A new blue soldier skin in Battlefield 6's season one has sparked controversy among fans, with many criticizing its colorful and unrealistic design, fearing it undermines the game's realistic aesthetic and immersion. The debate highlights differing views on what constitutes a 'grounded' appearance in the game, reflecting broader tensions over cosmetic choices in modern shooters.
Activision and Treyarch are removing crossover skins from Black Ops 6 in Black Ops 7 to maintain a more authentic and grounded Call of Duty experience, responding to community feedback and competition from Battlefield 6.
The design director for Battlefield 6 emphasizes that the game's DLC skins will be realistic and aligned with its war-torn theme, contrasting with the more flamboyant crossover skins seen in Call of Duty, and the game is considered a spiritual successor to Battlefield 3 and 4.
Battlefield 6's developers aim to keep skins grounded and authentic to the game's gritty universe, emphasizing clear class identifiers and avoiding outlandish designs to maintain immersion, unlike more fantastical franchises.
Boeing's Starliner spacecraft is effectively grounded until at least 2026 due to ongoing issues and delays, but despite this, Boeing's stock has seen a slight increase as investors remain optimistic, supported by a strong analyst consensus and a recent rally in share price. The delays are compounded by lawsuits related to past incidents, but Boeing's overall outlook remains positive with a target price suggesting modest upside potential.
The UK's F-35B fighter jet, grounded in Kerala since June 14 after an emergency landing, will be dismantled and transported back to the UK aboard a C-17 Globemaster, with wings removed for fitting. The process involves security measures to prevent data breaches, and the jet will undergo repairs before transport, with a team arriving soon to assist.
Grounded's Fully Yoked update introduces four new Xbox achievements, New Game+ mode, and a plethora of new content, including Ant Queens, themed buildings, and a baby ant pet. New Game+ offers remixed challenges and rewards, while the update also brings quality-of-life improvements, new items and equipment, and crossplay compatibility. The patch notes detail the addition of Japanese voice overs, new playground features, and numerous bug fixes and optimizations.
Grounded: Fully Yoked Edition, available on multiple platforms from April 16, 2024, includes all previous updates, new ant queens, game + mode, and gear, as showcased in the official launch trailer.
Two former Xbox exclusives, Pentiment and Grounded, will soon be available on Nintendo Switch, following Microsoft's announcement of four Xbox exclusives appearing on rival platforms. The names and release dates of the other two games remain unknown. The announcement was made during a Nintendo Direct, which also revealed upcoming titles for the platform, including a new Endless Ocean game, Monster Hunter Stories, and a remake of 2010 Disney hit Epic Mickey. Additionally, the developers of Sonic Mania announced their latest game, Penny's Big Breakaway, a 3D platformer with a 1990s look.
Two Xbox exclusive games, Pentiment and Grounded, are set to release on the Nintendo Switch in 2024, with Pentiment becoming available on the Switch eShop tomorrow, February 22nd, 2024, and Grounded arriving on April 16th, 2024. These releases are part of the four titles that Xbox chief Phil Spencer confirmed would be going multiplatform.
During the Nintendo Direct Partner Showcase, it was confirmed that two Xbox exclusives, Grounded and Pentiment from Obsidian Entertainment, will be coming to the Nintendo Switch. Grounded is set to launch on April 16 with online co-op for up to four friends, while Pentiment will be available on the handheld-console hybrid on February 22. This announcement follows rumors of Xbox games becoming available on other platforms, and it is speculated that two more titles, Hi-Fi Rush and Sea of Thieves, may also make the jump to the Nintendo Switch.
In a recent Nintendo Direct, it was revealed that two Xbox exclusives, Grounded and Pentiment, will be coming to the Nintendo Switch. This move aligns with Xbox's strategy of making some of its former exclusives available on other platforms. While Grounded is set to debut on the Switch on April 16, Pentiment will be available on February 22. The showcase did not feature the other two rumored Xbox games, Hi-Fi Rush and Sea of Thieves, leaving questions about their potential availability on other platforms. This marks the beginning of Microsoft's strategy to expand the audience for its games, with more releases expected to follow.
Xbox games Pentiment and Grounded, originally launched on Xbox and PC, are confirmed to be coming to Nintendo Switch as part of Microsoft's new multiplatform push. Pentiment will launch on February 22, while Grounded is set to release on April 16. Both games received high praise from IGN, with Pentiment scoring 10/10 and Grounded scoring 9/10. Additionally, it's speculated that two other Xbox games, Hi-Fi Rush and Sea of Thieves, may be released on PlayStation 5.
Xbox Game Studios titles Pentiment and Grounded, developed by Obsidian, are officially coming to the Nintendo Switch, marking the first of four Xbox console exclusives reported to be coming to other platforms. Pentiment will be released on February 22, while Grounded is set for April 16. These cross-platform releases follow Microsoft's recent confirmation that four unnamed Xbox exclusives would be coming to other consoles, including the PlayStation 5 and Nintendo Switch.
Microsoft's first Xbox-exclusive games, Grounded and Pentiment, are coming to Nintendo Switch, with Pentiment launching on April 1st and Grounded on April 16th. This move follows Microsoft's announcement of bringing four previously Xbox-exclusive games to rival consoles, including the PS5 and Nintendo Switch. The other two games mentioned are Hi-Fi Rush and Sea of Thieves, with Hi-Fi Rush rumored for the Switch but its launch status unclear.
