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Top 10 New Games of October 2023

October 1, 2023

Last month in September, we had a very busy month with the releases of games like Starfield, NBA 2K24, and Cyberpunk 2077: Phantom Liberty, but this month isn’t letting up. Here are the top 10 new games of October 2023 that you should not miss and play immediately upon release.

Top 10 New Games of October 2023

10. Sonic Superstars
Release Date: October 17, 2023
Developed By: Arzest, Sonic Team
Published By: Sega
Platforms: PC (Steam | Epic Games Store), PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X, Nintendo Switch

A new 2.5D Sonic game that aims to give a new twist to an old formula. A completely 2D experience gameplay-wise, the game’s thrills are amplified by the game’s 3D graphics. On top of that, Sonic and friends are all playable, with Tails, Knuckles, and Amy Rose participating in this outing, some of whom have new powers and abilities, fittingly played in an all-new setting for this brand-new adventure. Meanwhile, Sonic and friends will be facing old adversaries with Dr. Eggman and Fang threatening the peace in the Northstar Islands with the help of Chaos Emeralds. Thankfully, Dr. Eggman and Fang aren’t the only ones that can team up in this game as Sonic Superstars will allow players to invite up to three friends to play cooperatively in the game.

9. EA Sports UFC 5
Release Date: October 27, 2023
Developed By: Electronic Arts
Published By: Electronic Arts
Platforms: PS5, Xbox Series X

Get into the Octagon and feel the fight course through your veins. UFC 5 will give players the biggest pay-per-view experience, building on every hit and every submission move. The game features a more authentic stamina system and what Electronic Arts advertises as the most realistic damage model system that they have in a game so far. All of this is packaged in one of the most realistic-looking games ever made in the Frostbite Engine. Take on your opponents with any type of mixed martial arts school you want and make your opponents submit or knock them unconscious for the win.

8. Alan Wake II
Release Date: October 27, 2023
Developed By: Remedy Entertainment
Published By: Epic Games
Platforms: PC, PS5, Xbox Series X

Alan Wake’s self-inflicted nightmares continue with a fully-fledged next-gen survival horror sequel. Remedy Entertainment has always been impressive, and all early previews for Alan Wake II indicate that Alan Wake II will not be any different from Remedy’s other games. In this new title, players will be able to play not only as Alan Wake but also as Saga Anderson in two parallel single-player campaigns that players can switch between the two at will at any time. Will Alan Wake finally break away from his nightmares, or will he and FBI Agent Saga Anderson be both consumed by the horrific world that the bestselling author has created?

7. Detective Pikachu Returns
Release Date: October 6, 2023
Developed By: Creatures
Published By: The Pokemon Company, Nintendo
Platforms: Nintendo Switch

A sequel to the first Detective Pikachu game, Detective Pikachu Returns will see the talkative and coffee-loving Pikachu solve new crimes and puzzles along with his trusted partner Tim Goodman. Investigate a string of mysteries and find out what happened to Tim’s missing dad, while also investigating mysteries that have been happening around Ryme City recently.

6. Super Mario Bros. Wonder
Release Date: October 20, 2023
Developed By: Nintendo
Published By: Nintendo
Platforms: Nintendo Switch

All-new worlds in the brand new Flower Kingdom, all-new power-ups with the Wonder Flowers, and all-new adventures featuring Mario, Luigi, Toad, Toadette, Princess Peach, Daisy, Yoshi, and Nabbit are coming to every Nintendo Switch this October with the release of the Super Mario Bros. Wonder. This new game introduces a lot of new power-ups that have never been seen in any Mario game, with fantastic effects such as turning Mario into a variety of creatures when consuming the Wonder Flower, a new item in the game. Not only that, the world around Mario also transforms when these Wonder Flowers are activated, leading to some of the most unusual, most surreal, but definitely eye-catching levels in the history of the Super Mario Bros. franchise.

5. Total War Pharaoh
Release Date: October 11, 2023
Developed By: Creative Assembly
Published By: Sega
Platforms: PC

Total War returns to its historical roots, panning the map to Africa to one of history’s most important ages: the Age of Pharaohs. Play as one of eight faction leaders in the game and stake your claim as the next Pharaoh, or conquer the collapsing kingdom of Egypt from neighboring powers in Canaan and Anatolia using the internal turmoil to your advantage. The game will feature the most dramatic weather effects in Total War history, as well as the new campaign customization settings, Total War Pharaoh is both a step back (in terms of scale) and a step forward (in terms of features) for the Total War franchise.

4. The Lord of the Rings: Return to Moria
Release Date: October 24, 2023
Developed By: Free Range Games
Published By: North Beach Games
Platforms: PC, PS5

Lord Gimli Lockbearer has made the summons, and you, along with three other dwarves, answer the call for adventure. After centuries of disuse, Lord Gimli has decided that it is finally time for dwarves to retake Moria and return it to its former glory – orcs and other evils be damned. Take on the challenge of building camps and exploring the bountiful lands of Moria in this procedurally-generated world, exploring through mines and dungeons, setting up bases, crafting tools, and uncovering magical artifacts and weapons. With inspiration from games like Deep Rock Galactic and Valheim, players can party up with their friends and play together in this unique survival experience set in Middle-Earth.

3. Forza Motorsport
Release Date: October 10, 2023
Developed By: Turn 10 Studios
Published By: Xbox Game Studios
Platforms: PC, Xbox Series X

A soft reboot of the motorsport side-series of the Forza franchise arrives as a full-fledged next-gen racing experience in Forza Motorsport. Collect and compete using one of the game’s 500 vehicles, and out-customize your kit to make the ultimate car. Race through some of the world’s most iconic tracks either against AI or other players in the game’s online multiplayer matches, and prove that you’re the ultimate racer. As usual, Forza features some of the most realistic-looking graphics in the industry, complete with the most genuine simulation experiences that one could imagine in a video game.

2. Assassin’s Creed Mirage
Release Date: October 5, 2023
Developed By: Ubisoft
Published By: Ubisoft
Platforms: PC (Epic Games Store | Ubisoft Store), PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X

Ubisoft goes back to its roots and puts its focus on Assassin’s Creed’s three core pillars: stealth, parkour, and assassination. Assassin’s Creed Mirage continues the Isu story of the past games while also taking players back to the nascent days of Assassin’s Creed: a more narrative focused with a more streamlined campaign, paired with a skill-based progression system built around tools and abilities instead of stat-padded equipment and RPG numbers. Assassin’s Creed Mirage follows the origin story of Basim, the mentor of Eivor in Assassin’s Creed Valhalla, exploring his early days as an apprentice of the Assassin’s Brotherhood and delving into his motivations for his future actions in the series. Assassin’s Creed Mirage aims to win old players back with a beautiful rendition of 9th-century Baghdad at the peak of the Islamic Abbasid Caliphate’s power.

1. Marvel’s Spider-Man 2
Release Date: October 20, 2023
Developed By: Insomniac Games
Published By: Sony Interactive Entertainment
Platforms: PS5

Last month, we had the Xbox’s most anticipated release of the year with Starfield. Just a month after, Sony’s own came out in the form of Marvel’s Spider-Man 2, the next-gen sequel of the console seller that was Marvel’s Spider-Man 2. Following up directly on the Miles Morales stand-alone expansion for the first game, Spider-Man 2 now lets players swing around Queens, Brooklyn, and Manhattan as either Miles or Peter, with Peter now possessing the Symbiote Suit and Miles still filling in the big shoes of Spider-Man. For more information on this title, check out our Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 release date article.

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Pokemon GO Ticket of Treats Halloween Event Details

September 30, 2023

The Pokemon Company and Niantic’s popular augmented reality game, Pokemon GO. Throughout the whole year, the developers would usually align themselves with different popular events and holidays within the calendar and create activities that would keep their fans and players engaged in the game. This brings an opportunity for Pokemon Trainers to enjoy the break and catch their favorite Pokemon in season. They have recently announced its upcoming Halloween event called “Ticket of Treats”. The event will be running for the whole month of October 2023 and Pokemon Trainers may be able to claim rewards until October 29, 11:59 PM local time. Pokemon GO’s Halloween 2023 event, Ticket of Treats will feature different ghost-type Pokemon in different Event-Specific Timed Researches. Pokemon like Ultra Beast Guzzlord, Misdreavus, and Phantump will all be having an increased encounter rate so make sure to join in on the fun this spooktacular October!

Ticket of Treats Pokemon GO Event Details

There will be different kinds of activities that Pokemon Trainers can take part of during Ticket of Treats which include Event-Specific Timed Research throughout the whole month of October. Each Thursday will unlock a new Timed Research that you can complete within the month to accomplish them all. Each of the Timed Research will yield you different rewards so make sure that you get to claim all the premium items that are up for grabs that will definitely boost your in-game experience and capture as well as evolve Pokemon that you are looking to add to your team.

How to Join the Pokemon GO Ticket of Treats Event?

For Pokemon Trainers to join the Ticket of Treats Pokemon GO event, you will need to purchase an event ticket that costs $5.00 (Or the equivalent value in your local currency) to access the bonuses and a total of four ticket-exclusive Timed Research opportunities. You are also allowed to gift other Pokemon Trainers that are part of your Friends List as long as you have a Friendship level of Great Friends or higher.

Take note that these Timed Research expire after a certain period of time. The tasks that are associated with each Timed Research must be claimed before Tuesday, October 31, 2023, 11:59 PM local time.

Tickets of Treats Bonuses

The following bonuses will be available every day from the time tickets are purchased or gifted until October 31, 2023, 11:59 PM local time.

  • 1.5x additional XP for Pokemon Trainers’ first catch of the day
  • 1.5x additional Stardust for Pokemon Trainers’ first catch of the day

Ticket of Treats Activities

Week 1
Guzzlord returns to five-star Battle Raids so Pokemon Trainers can prepare to take on the Ultra Beast during this Event-Specific Timed Research.

Date: Thursday, October 5, 10:00 am local time to Tuesday, October 31, 11:59 PM local time
Activity: Guzzlord Raid Battle
Rewards: x3 Premium Battle Passes and other non-disclosed prizes

Week 2
Pokemon GO celebrates the Harvest festival and will provide everyone a little something to commemorate the event. Pokemon Trainers are blessed with Event-Specific Timed Research to accomplish for the second part of the month-long celebration.

Date: Thursday, October 12, 10:00 am local time to Tuesday, October 31, 11:59 PM local time
Activity: Harvest Festival Celebration
Rewards: 1x Mossy Lure, Additional encounters with Large Size and Super-Size Pumpkaboo, and other non-disclosed prizes

Week 3
On the third week of October, players will be acquainted with the ghost-type Pokemon, Phamtump! This Event-Specific Timed Research kicks-off Pokemon GO’s Halloween 2023!

Date: Thursday, October 19, 10:00 AM local time to Tuesday, October 31, 11:59 PM local time
Activity: Event-Specific Timed Research
Rewards: 2x Incubators, Additional encounters with Phantump, and other non-disclosed prizes

Week 4
Celebrate Halloween week with special Event-Specific Timed Research that increases your chance to encounter both Misdreavus and Phantump!

Date: Thursday, October 26, 10:00 AM local time to Tuesday, October 31, 11:59 PM local time
Activity: Event-Specific Timed Research
Rewards: x3 Silver Pinap Berries, x2 Super Incubators, x2 Rare Candies, Additional Encounters with Misdreavus and Phantump, and other non-disclosed prizes

Besides the Ticket of Treats event in Pokemon GO, there are a whole lot more events that you can partake in as well! There are new Community Day events every week throughout the year as well as the Psychic Spectacular, Detective Pikachu Returns, and a whole lot more. By joining all these events and opportunities to earn the most in-game premium items as well as opportunities in encountering and capturing strong and rare Pokemon that you can use in Battle Raids, Gym Battles, Competitions, and more in Pokemon GO.

For more on the latest news, updates, and events on anything and everything about Pokemon and all Pokemon GO events like this Ticket of Treats Halloween Event article, make sure to check in from time to time here on ClutchPoints Gaming!

Best of luck, Trainers!

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FFXIV 6.5 Patch Notes – New Content, Balance Changes, More

September 30, 2023

Square Enix recently released the preliminary patch notes for Final Fantasy 14 (FFXIV) 6.5, Glowing Light, which will launch after the upcoming maintenance period.

Live Letter 78 and Live Letter 79 gave us an overview of what we can expect from Patch 6.5: Glowing Light. The patch notes contain the specifics of the new changes coming to the game. It’s important to note that this is still just the preliminary patch notes. Once the full patch notes come out, we will be sure to update this article. Now, let’s dive into the patch notes for FFXIV Patch 6.5.

FFXIV 6.5 Growing Light Patch Notes

Playable Content

  • Quests
    • New Main Scenario Quests
      • Seven new quests in total
      • The first quest, Seeking the Light, starts in Radz-at-Han (X:4.4, Y:9.8) after talking to Varshahn
      • Players must first complete the Main Scenario Quest “The Dark Throne”
    • Chronicles of a New Era quests
      • Myths of the Realm
        • Two quests in total
        • The first quest, “The Heart of the Myth”, begins in Mor Dhona (X:23.9, Y:9.1) after talking to Deryk.
        • Players should have finished the Chronicles of a New Era quest “The Secret of the Twelve” to star this quest.
    • New side story quests have been added
      • Wings of Hope
        • The quest begins at Old Sharlayan (X:11.5, T:10.3) after talking to Singingway.
        • Players must first complete the trial “The Abyssal Fracture” and obtain the Lynx of Eternal Darkness, Lynx of Divine Light, Bluefeather Lynx, Lynx of Imperious Wind, Lynx of Righteous Fire, Lynx of Fallen Shadow, and Lynx of Abyssal Grief mounts to start this quest.
      • Custom Deliveries
        • Two new quests in total
        • The first quest, A Request of One’s Own, begins in Old Sharlayan (X:13.8, Y:15.0) by talking to Theopauldin
        • Players must first reach Level 80 in any Disciple of the Hand/Land. They must also first complete the sidequest “Go West, Craftsman”, as well as make a certain level of progress in the Main Scenario Quest “Going Haam.”
      • Island Sanctuary
        • The Sweetest Thing
          • The quest begins in the Unnamed Island (X:12.4, Y;28.7) by talking to The Curious Courier.
          • Players must first complete the side story quest “An Ideal Marriage” and make a certain level of progress in enhancing the Island Sanctuary.
    • New Chapters have been added to New Game+
      • Chronicles of a New Era Quests
        • Myths of the Realm
      • Side Story Quests
        • The Legacy of Louisoix Leveilleur
  • FATEs
    • New items are now available from certain gemstone traders
  • Treasure Hunt
    • Rewards of Kumbhiraskin and Ophiotauroskin Treasure Maps have been adjusted
    • Reward for the Excitatron 6000 and the Shifting Gymnasion Agonon have been asjusted
  • Grand and Free Companies
    • New Charge symbol options now available in the Company Crests
    • Adjustments made to subaquatic voyages
      • New areas
      • New items
      • Maximum submersible rank increased to 115 from 110
  • Housing
    • Furnishings from the FFXIV Furnishing Design Contest have been added
    • Other new furnishings have been added
    • New Orchestrion rolls have been added
    • New Aquarium fish have been added
    • A new seed for flowerpots have been added
      • Lupin Seeds
        • These can be bought from the following NPCs:
          • Mist (X:11.0 Y:11.4) – Material Supplier
          • The Lavender Beds (X:11.9 Y:8.3) – Material Supplier
          • The Goblet (X:10.9 Y:8.9) – Material Supplier
          • Shirogane (X:10.5 Y:12.1) – Material Supplier
          • Empyreum (X:10.2 Y:12.2) – Material Supplier
          • Apartments – Apartment Merchant
          • New Gridania (X:11.0 Y:11.2) – Tanie
  • The Manverville Gold Saucer
    • New Triple Triad cards have been added
      • Nophica
      • Halone
      • Althyk
      • Myneia
    • New NPC opponents for Triple Triad have been added
  • Miscellaneous
    • Various additions and adjustments to the Island Sanctuary
      • The felicitous furball will now offer “felicitous favors” in which players will be tasked with shipping certain handicrafts.
      • The maximum sanctuary rank has been raised from 16 to 20.
      • New visions have been added.
      • New items have been added that are offered by the horrendous hoarder NPC in exchange for islander’s and seafarer’s cowries.
      • A new gathering area has been added to the wilds.
        • The area can be unlocked by enhancing your island sanctuary.
      • New gathering points have been added.
      • New gathering materials have been added.
      • New structures have been added.
      • Landmarks can now be rotated in 90/180 degree increments.
        • Access a completed landmark’s logboard and select “Rotate landmark” to change the landmark’s orientation.
      • New sanctuary crafting recipes have been added.
      • New produce has been added.
      • New animals have been added.
      • New materials can now be acquired from foraging expeditions.
      • New isleworks handicrafts have been added.
      • Workshop agendas can now be copied in the Isleworks Agenda interface.
    • New hairstyle options for Viera and Hrothgar
    • The color of the Endwalker icon has been adjusted in the Duty Support and Trust interfaces, as well as the sightseeing log.
    • Adjustments made to Wondrous Tails
      • Players will no longer be able to accept a new Wondrous Tails journal until they have accepted rewards from their previously completed one.
      • In the event players have not unlocked certain duties, the available objectives will change.
      • Prizes available in exchange for Khloe’s Gold, Silver, and Bronze Certificates of Commendation have been adjusted.
      • The following duties have been added:
        • The Lunar Subterrane
        • The Minstrel’s Ballad: Hydaelyn’s Call
        • The Minstrel’s Ballad: Zodiark’s Fall
        • Pandæmonium: Anabaseios
    • Adjustments made to Faux Hallows
      • New items added for exchange
      • Available trial for Faux Hallows changed
        • The Singularity Reactor (Unreal) has replaced Containment Bay Z1T9 (Unreal)
    • Nre emotes have been added
      • /slump

Battle System

  • Miscellaneous adjustments to action descriptions have been made.
  • New Dungeon
    • Lunar Subterrane
  • New Trial
    • The Abyssal Fracture
    • The Abyssal Fracture (Extreme)
      • Totems from this trial can be exchanged for rewards with Nesvaaz in Radz-at-Han (X:10.6 Y:10.0).
    • The Singularity Reactor (Unreal)
      • Following this release, players can no longer access Containment Bay Z1T9 (Unreal)
  • Item level sync for “The Final Day” adjusted to IL570
  • Drop rate for Lynx of Fallen Shadow Flute increased
  • The weekly restriction on rewards in Pandæmonium: Anabaseios has been removed.
    • Does not apply to the Unsung Blade of Anabaseios obtained in The Twelfth Circle
  • The number of Unsung Blades of Anabaseios required to exchange for a Hermetic Tomestone has been reduced to 4 from 7
  • New Alliance Raid
    • Thaleia
    • You can receive only one reward item per week for completing duties in Thaleia.
    • Upon completing Thaleia, players can also earn a separate reward once per week: two Cracked Anthoclusters and one Thaleia Coin.
    • The Thaleia Coin can be exchanged with Nesvaaz in Radz-At-Han for items used to improve Allagen Tomestones of Comedy equipment
    • With the introduction of Thaleia, players will no longer receive Cracked Anthroclusters from Euphrosyne
  • Alliance Raid Adjustments
    • Experience points received upon defeating bosses have increased
    • Bonus experience points received from Duty Roulette: Alliance Raids have been increased
      • The above to adjustments do not apply to the ARR Alliance Raids
    • Allagan Tomestone reward adjustments to the following Raids
      • The Void Ark
        • 100 Allagan tomestones of poetics
        • 60 Allagan tomestones of causality
        • 8 Allagan tomestones of comedy
      • The Weeping City of Mhach
        • 100 Allagan tomestones of poetics
        • 60 Allagan tomestones of causality
        • 8 Allagan tomestones of comedy
      • Dun Scaith
        • 100 Allagan tomestones of poetics
        • 80 Allagan tomestones of causality
        • 10 Allagan tomestones of comedy
      • The Royal City of Rabanastre
        • 100 Allagan tomestones of poetics
        • 80 Allagan tomestones of causality
        • 10 Allagan tomestones of comedy
      • The Ridorana Lighthouse
        • 100 Allagan tomestones of poetics
        • 80 Allagan tomestones of causality
        • 10 Allagan tomestones of comedy
      • The Orbonne Monastery
        • 100 Allagan tomestones of poetics
        • 100 Allagan tomestones of causality
        • 12 Allagan tomestones of comedy
      • The Copied Factory
        • 100 Allagan tomestones of poetics
        • 100 Allagan tomestones of causality
        • 12 Allagan tomestones of comedy
      • The Puppets’ Bunker
        • 100 Allagan tomestones of poetics
        • 100 Allagan tomestones of causality
        • 12 Allagan tomestones of comedy
      • The Tower at Paradigm’s Breach
        • 100 Allagan tomestones of poetics
        • 120 Allagan tomestones of causality
        • 15 Allagan tomestones of comedy
      • Aglaia
        • 120 Allagan tomestones of causality
        • 15 Allagan tomestones of comedy
      • Euphrosyne
        • 120 Allagan tomestones of causality
        • 15 Allagan tomestones of comedy
  • Divine Twine and Divine Shine can now be bought from the following vendors:
    • J’lakshai, Old Sharlayan (X:11.9 Y:13.2)
      • Sacks of Nuts
    • Wilmetta, Radz-at-Han (X:10.5 Y:7.4)
      • Sacks of Nuts
    • Nesvaaz, Radz-at-Han (X:10.6 Y:10.0)
      • Aglaia Coin / Euphrosyne Coin / Thaleia Coin
    • Speak with Khaldeen in Radz-at-Han (X:10.9 Y:10.4) for the augmented gear
  • The following duties have been added to Raid Finder
    • The Abyssal Fracture (Extreme)
    • The Singularity Reactor (Unreal)
  • Voidcast Dais (Extreme) moved from Raid Finder to Duty Finder
  • Echo added to The Void Cast Dais and the Voidcast Dais (Extreme)
  • Echo Strength in Pandæmonium: Abyssos (Savage) increased
  • Duty Roulette: Expert lineup changed
    • Replace Lapis Manalis with The Lunar Subterrane
    • Minimum ILVL for Duty Roulette: Expert increased to 620 from 605
  • Adjustments made to Duty Roulette: Level 90 Dungeons
    • Lapis Manalis added
    • Minimum ILVL increased to 590 from 575
  • Abyssal Fracture added to Duty Roulette: Trials
    • Item Level restrictions added to Duty Roulette: Alliance Raids added based on class or job level
  • New duties added to Duty Roulette: Mentor
    • The Lunar Subterrane
    • The Abyssal Fracture
    • Thaleia
    • Minimum ILVL increased to 625 from 615
  • The Abyssal Fracture (Extreme) has been added to the list of challenges in Stone, Sky, Sea.
  • Adjustments made to the following instanced dungeons:
    • The Drowned City of Skalia
    • The Burn
    • The Ghimlyt Dark
  • Duty Support added to the following duties
    • Stormblood
      • The Drowned City of Skalla
      • The Burn
      • The Ghimlyt Dark

PVP

  • Adjustments made to PvP profile
  • Series 4 will end, and Series 5 will begin
  • Adjustments made to Crystalline Conflict
    • Circle showing where the losing team must bring the crystal in order to take the lead
    • Visibility adjustments for the Progress Gauge
    • Players can now make it so that it will always display the affiliated team’s base on the left side of the map
    • Settings can be adjusted to display a countdown timer for the end of the match

Items

  • New items added
    • Thaleia equipment drops
    • New crafting recipes
  • The following items can now be worn regardless of gender
    • Omega-F Attire
    • Omega-F Earrings
    • Omega-M Attire
    • Omega-M Ear Cuffs
  • Adjustments made to the Amoire
    • Online Store items can now be stored in the Armoire
    • The category in which stored items can be found will now be shown upon storing them.
    • A name search function for stored items has been added.
    • Stored items can now be glamoured from the armoire interface.
  • When accessing the glamour dresser, items can be displayed by category
  • Certain items can now be sold, synthesized, or submitted for expert delivery missions
  • Various changes to the crafting log
  • Crafted item level 640 equipment can now be exchanged for upgraded item level 650 equipment.
    • Requires Hannish Certificate of Grade 3 Import and Divine Rain
  • Flying text will now be displayed for items and item quantities obtained via materia extraction, aetherial reduction, and desynthesis.
  • Players can now speak with Margrat to complete custom deliveries.
    • Requires finishing “A Request of One’s Own
  • New items have been added to gathering points.
  • New collectable bonuses have been added to certain legendary nodes.
  • A node’s location effect will now be displayed when gathering collectables.
  • Various adjustments made to aetherial reduction
  • New fishing holes have been added.
  • New teeming waters have been added.
  • Various adjustments to the Fish Guide
  • Level cap for desynthesis increased to 650 from 640
  • New mounts
  • New chocobo barding
  • New minions
  • New fashion accessory

Various System Updates

For a complete list of System updates, scroll down to the System section of the Official Patch Notes for FFXIV Patch 6.5.

That’s all for the FFXIV Patch 6.5 Patch Notes. Check out our gaming news articles for the latest in gaming news.

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FFXIV 6.5 Maintenance Period Coming Soon

September 30, 2023

Final Fantasy 14 (FFXIV) announced the date of its maintenance period, which will welcome Patch 6.5: Glowing Light. This will be the final major patch for the Endwalker Expansion before we dive into the Dawntrail Expansion next year.

FFXIV will be undergoing their All Worlds Maintenance to implement Patch 6.5 This maintenance will start on October 2, 2023, at 3:00 AM PDT, and will end on October 3, 2023, at 3:00 AM PDT. That is a total of twenty-four hours of maintenance, during which players cannot log in to the game. They also mentioned that the completion time is subject to change. Although previous maintenance periods ended ten to twenty minutes earlier, it’s quite possible for the maintenance period to be extended. This is especially true in this case, as they will be implementing a whole new patch with a lot of content.

It’s also important to note that thirty minutes before the maintenance begins, players will not be able to use the Home World Transfer Service and the Date Center Travel System. Players will have to wait until after the maintenance period to use these features again.

The game is not the only FFXIV feature that will be entering maintenance. The Companion App, The Lodestone, as well as the Online Store and Mog Station, will also enter maintenance. Their maintenance periods, however, differ. The Companion App will enter maintenance at the same time as the All Worlds Maintenance, at 3:00 AM PDT, and will end at 9:00 PM PDT of the same day. The Lodestone follows afterward, entering maintenance at 8:00 PM PDT on October 2, 2023. Finally, the Online Store and Mog Station will follow, entering maintenance on October 3, 2023, at 12:00 AM PDT. The Lodestone, Online Store, and Mog Station maintenance will all end at the same time as the All Worlds Maintenance.

This patch will bring in the latest content to FFXIV’s Endwalker expansion. As mentioned above, this will be the last major patch for Endwalker. It will introduce new Main Scenario Quests, a new dungeon, a new trial, the final Endwalker Alliance raid, and more. To have an idea about what to expect in this patch, you can check out our summaries for Live Letter 78 and Live Letter 79. These live letters cover the overview of the upcoming patch.

That’s all the news we have about the upcoming FFXIV 6.5 maintenance. Check out our gaming news articles for the latest in gaming news.

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NBA 2K24 – 2KTV Answers For Week 4 Episode 4

September 30, 2023

Episode 4 of NBA 2K24’s 2KTV is out today, and we’ve got the answers to help you earn more VC. 2KTV, hosted by Chris Manning and Alexis Morgan, is a weekly show that talks about everything NBA 2K and basketball. Every week, we get new interviews, announcements, and highlights from the community. However, most fans like to watch the show to answer the weekly questions and earn some VC. So sit back and enjoy the show, we got you covered with all the Episode 4 answers in NBA 2K24 2KTV.

NBA 2K24 – All Answers For 2KTV Episode 4

We included all the questions and answers for episode 4 below. Each question you answer nets you a pretty decent chunk of VC, which you can use in MyCAREER or MyTEAM. Overall, each episode typically features around 10-15 questions. Additionally the questions seem to be a mixture of NBA and NBA 2K trivia. Remember, you only get one shot (one opportunity) to correctly answer each question, so take your time as you answer each question:

  1. If you want to join the RISE Afilliation, who do you talk to?
    • Answer: Shakedown
  2. How much higher is Aaron Gordon’s Interior Defense rating than Keegan Murray?
    • Answer: 10
  3. The Starting 5 Building is between the Ante-Up and?
    • Answer: The Theater
  4. Who is your contact to get the Decelerator Takeover perk?
    • Answer: Chris Brickley
  5. How many MyPlayers compete in a Starting 5 game?
    • Answer: 2
  6. How long are quarters in a Starting 5 game?
    • Answer: 5 Minutes
  7. Joining the RISE Affiliation gives boosts to Finishing and?
    • Answer Playmaking
  8. Flicking the right stick will result in a _ dribble combo?
    • Answer: Size-Up
  9. Flicking the right stick to the opposite side will result of your ball hand does this?
    • Answer: Crossover
  10. The Speed Booster Badge boosts your attack from the?
    • Answer: Perimeter
  11. Mitch Richmond’s Level Up card can improve from 87 OVR to?
    • Answer: 90
  12. Which of the following MyTeam modes has a single-player and online mode?
    • Answer: Clutch Time

That wraps it up for Episode 4 of NBA 2K24 2KTV. Be sure to check back in with us every Friday for all the latest answers. Additionally, feel free to submit your highlights to 2KTV. If your highlight makes it, you earn more VC for your efforts.

NBA 2K24 launched this month for PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, and PC. ClutchPoints received a copy of the game for review, giving it a 9.5/10.

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Just Dance 2024 Feature Baroque Beats

September 29, 2023

Ubisoft’s number 1 music video game franchise of all time, Just Dance, will be reintroducing 18th-century music with a modern pop twist featuring Baroque Beats in an all-new Just Dance 2024 Edition map: A Night in the Chateau de Versailles together with the French National Center of Cinema and the Moving Image (CNC) as well as the Palace of Versailles. This collaboration between the CNC, the Palace of Versailles, and Ubisoft aims to support the sport and culture across their respective territories. Just Dance 2024 Edition is slated to be released on October 24, 2023. It will be an excellent practice for athletes who aim to join the Paris 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games which is set by the International Olympic Committee (IOC).

Dance to the tunes of Baroque Beats in Just Dance 2024 Edition

In the Just Dance 2024 Edition, you will be introduced to the Baroque Beats that feature 18th-century music with a modern pop twist that will be available in “A Night in the Chateau de Versailles”. Throughout this map, players will bust a move through the world heritage site of the Palace of Versailles, visibly featuring the different scenic areas such as the beautiful gardens, the Latona fountain, and the majestic Hall of Mirrors. Two baroque musical pieces are highlighted in this specific map which are Lully’s “Marche Turque” (March for the Turkish Ceremony) as well as Rameau’s “Les Sauvages” (The Savages).

What makes this partnership unique is that all the aspects of A Night in the Chateau de Versailles including music, dancing, costumes, and locations mixed with historical authenticity together with upbeat pop elements – The perfect ingredients necessary for a great extravagant party experience that all of Just Dance fans are very familiar with.

In terms of choreography, it is developed and designed through a joint effort of Ubisoft and the Palace of Versailles department, Chateau de Versailles Spectacles supported by the CNC which combines moves from classic court dances. Expect to see a lot of traditional dance moves mixed in with your beloved pop bops. Make sure to immerse yourself in the rich culture and scenic places like King Louis XIV’s court in the Just Dance 2024 Edition.

What Else is there for Just Dance 2024 Edition?

All-New Tracklist Featuring Your All-Time Favorite Hits!

Besides the all-new map that features Baroque Beats, the latest version of the Just Dance franchise will be releasing new content to be included in the catalog. There is a total of 40 new songs and universes that players may enjoy as they dance their way to the top of the game. This includes songs that feature Latin, K-Pop, Hip-hop, and more like Flowers by Miley Cyrus, Tití Me Preguntó by Bad Bunny, How You Like That by Blackpink, I Wanna Dance With Somebody by Whitney  Houston, and a whole lot more. The game’s 2024 Edition showcases a variety of genres and eras that we can all dance to. Discover immersive and lively musical worlds with characters unique to each song in Just Dance.

If you haven’t seen the trailer for the Just Dance 2024 Edition, check out the videos below:

Online Platform with Regular Updates

Just Dance has had its fair share of experience with being an online platform. That being said, Ubisoft regularly updates the game throughout the year and with this, they get to introduce new songs every now and then. Rewards are also implemented for those who play frequently and climb the leaderboards of the game. Enjoy playing Just Dance 2024 with your friends even if they own the 2023 Edition or the 2024 Edition. Connect via the same platform and play together online.

Year-Round Content to Enjoy

In the Just Dance 2024 Edition, you will get to enjoy themed seasonal events that come with free songs and playlists for a limited time. Every season will bring songs that are for everyone to enjoy alongside progression tracks and new rewards. Win and get a chance to claim avatars, backgrounds, name badges, and aliases to personalize your Dancer Card and show off the dancer in you.

Free Trial for Just Dance+

Each of the 2024 Edition copies comes with a free 1-month Just Dance+ service subscription. This gives you access to 200 songs and more that are regularly delivered to you with special perks for in-game events. Make sure to make the most out of this sweet deal and dance your way through legacy tracks from previous Just Dance games alongside the new songs and playlists introduced in the 2024 Edition of the game.

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Clefairy Mass Outbreak Pokemon Event

September 29, 2023

There are a lot of new things that Pokemon Trainers can do in The Pokemon Company’s latest video game, Pokemon Scarlet and Violet. Aligned with the new DLC that was released recently, The Hidden Treasure of Area Zero: Part 1 The Teal Mask, there was a lot of great content that Pokemon Trainers can enjoy like the announcement of Hisuian Decidueye being ported over and available in the game via Raid Battle, we are also introduced to the first ever Pokemon Mass Outbreak event with tons of Clefairy celebrating the Harvest Moon festival. Details on the Clefairy Mass Outbreak event are listed below.

Pokemon Mass Outbreak Event

What is the Harvest Moon Event?

The Harvest Moon event is the full moon that appears near the September Equinox. With this year’s supermoon, you will be able to see the moon as large and as nice as it will be, making its appearance on September 29, 2023. The Pokemon Company celebrates this event with the Clefairy Mass Outbreak within its latest video game, just like how Clefairy would gather in certain areas of Mt. Moon to do moon viewing in the Pokemon anime.

Clefairy Mass Outbreak Details

From September 28, 2023, until October 1, 2023, Mass Outbreaks of Clefairy will be very prominent and you don’t need to have the DLC in order to participate, these will appear around the areas of both Paldea and Kitakami in Pokemon Scarlet and Violet. What makes this special for those that did not purchase the DLC, this will be the first and only time that you can capture this Pokemon as it cannot be found within the base version of the game. Within these lots of Clefairy during the Harvest Moon event, Pokemon Trainers will have a better chance of capturing one with the Upbeat Mark. With the provided odds that we have seen, there is a 1 in 20 or 5% chance that you will be able to catch this specific Clefairy that possesses the mask.

How to join the Festivities?

To join the Clefairy Mass Outbreak event, you should connect to the internet from the menu by pressing the L Button.

Will there be a Shiny Clefairy?

Shiny Pokemon are very hard to find and would require a lot of patience, resets, and Poke Balls in order to complete. You would find it harder to catch Shiny Pokemon that are actually capable of escaping battles with certain moves or by simply fleeing.

With the Outbreak spawning a lot of Clefairy at a time, take note that there is a chance that one of these Clefairy that you might encounter can be a Shiny variant. Since mass outbreaks in Pokemon Scarlet and Violet feature an increased spawn rate of a specific Pokemon, this is the perfect time to hunt for a Shiny Clefairy!

To help you in this Shiny hunt, make sure to create and consume Sparkling Power Sandwiches. These sandwiches would usually require at least 2 Herba Mystica (which you can get from 5-Star to 7-Star Tera Raid Battles) and a minimum of one other ingredient – It can be Tofu, Pickle, Prosciutto, Green Bell Pepper, Ham, Bacon, Cherry Tomatoes, Red Onion, Hamburger, Red Bell Pepper, Cucumber, Lettuce, Yellow Bell Pepper, Onion, Klawf Stick, Avocado, Smoked Fillet, or Tomato. In this particular Shiny hunt, the best sandwich would be the Sparkling Power: Fairy Lvl 3 Sandwich which consists of the following ingredients:

  • Basil x1
  • Tomato x1
  • Sweet Herba Mystica x1
  • Spicy Herba Mystica x1

This would yield Sparkling Power: Fairy Lvl 3 with a Title Power: Fairy Lvl 3 and a Raid Power: Fairy Lvl 3.

Eating this sandwich during the Clefairy Mass Outbreak event would significantly raise your chances of encountering a Shiny Clefairy in the whole lot. Also, consuming this particular sandwich would increase the odds of you being able to encounter a Clefairy with the Upbeat Mark as well as increasing the odds of finding a Clefairy with multiple marks.

Don’t let this opportunity pass to get your very own Clefairy with the Upbeat Mark! There is only a 1/100 chance that you will find one in the wild. Increase your chances of acquiring this within the Pokemon Scarlet and Violet Clefairy Mass Outbreak in celebration of the Harvest Moon festival.

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Pokemon x Van Gogh Collaboration

September 29, 2023

One of the most popular franchises in the world, Pokemon, has made its mark on the world and its success has led to a lot of surprising partnerships and collaborations with various brands, companies, and now, even into the art world. We’ve seen how Pokemon TCG is one of the companies best in terms of art, hiring the best artists to depict each of the 1,000+ Pokemon’s personalities and traits. The Pokemon franchise has always made its mark when it comes to art – Whether it be in the form of its shows, merchandise, or trading cards. Art has always been a critical part of the company and this time around, we are blessed to see Pokemon and the Van Gogh Museum exhibit our favorite Pocket Monsters in the style of Van Gogh, starting September 28, 2023, until January 7, 2024. Read more below and we’ll tell you how to get the limited edition Pikachu with Grey Felt Hat in the style of Van Gogh.

Pokemon at Van Gogh’s Permanent Collection

Pokemon went into a partnership with the Van Gogh Museum to celebrate its 50th anniversary and shares that this official collaboration aims to introduce new audiences to the work of Vincent Van Gogh. The Van Gogh Museum aims to get youth more interested in the works of art that are in the permanent collection and would love to have that conversation going abuzz with the addition of one of the most popular and recognizable franchises in the world. If the partnership would be able to get that across and would deliver to make these new audiences think about art, then they have successfully made their point.

In the Van Gogh Museum, you will find several pieces that are on display from its Pokemon art exhibit. These art pieces are all inspired by some of Van Gogh’s most popular works from the permanent collection and are made by the artists that are over at The Pokemon Company. As of the moment, you will be able to see Pikachu art piece that is actually inspired by Self Portrait with Grey Felt Hat (1887), the Pokemon Sunflora is hidden in a variant of Van Gogh’s famous Sunflowers (1889), and you can see Snorlax together with Munchlax relaxing in a work inspired by The Bedroom (1888). There is also an Eevee feature in another self-portrait-inspired work as well as Zubat hanging around in a piece that is inspired by the Wheatfield with Crows.

How to get a Pikachu with Grey Felt Hat

What is Pokemon TCG if not are pieces that you can take home to adore, right? With a lot of artists that contributed to the different works of art into Pokemon Cards, it totally made sense that this collaboration between the two was done. The Pokemon Company has decided to extend this collaboration and create a Pikachu in the style of Van Gogh with the Pikachu Self-Portrait with Grey Felt Hat Pokemon TCG Card but be warned, it is not as easy as showing up to the museum and purchasing one.

For you to be able to secure a Pikachu with Grey Felt Hat that is inspired by Vincent Van Gogh’s Self-Portrait work, Pokemon Trainers and fans are to complete the tasks that are provided in the Pokemon Adventure leaflet. This will lead them to see the works of art that inspired the art pieces that are at the Pokemon art exhibit. Once participants have completed the Pokemon Adventure leaflet tasks, they are to hand them in in exchange for the special Pikachu x Van Gogh Museum promo card.

The Van Gogh Museum has kindly provided more specific instructions for the Pokemon Adventure that takes place in their exhibit and states:

  1. Book a museum ticket between September 28, 2023, and January 7, 2024.
  2. Get yourself a copy of the Pokemon Adventure at the museum’s Information Desk in the Atrium.
  3. Complete the answers and hand in your copy at the Information Desk. Only then will you be able to receive a special Pikachu Pokemon promo card.

Take note that if you are to visit The Van Gogh Museum for the Pokemon Art Exhibit, you may only complete one Pokemon Adventure Leaflet that will yield you one Pikachu with Grey Felt Hat promo card. You can however purchase this card online via The Pokemon Center. This includes other Pokemon merchandise besides Pokemon’s mascot, Pikachu, that are also inspired by Vincent Van Gogh’s style and works of art.

Pokemon Merchandise in Van Gogh Style Art for Sale

Pokemon’s mascot is not the only Pokemon that gets the Van Gogh merchandise treatment. Other Pokemon like Eevee, Sunflora, Snorlax, Munchlax, and Smeargle are also available in the style of Van Gogh’s art. Pokemon TCG has featured these particular works of art in Card Sleeves, Playmats, Puzzles, and a whole lot more. Additionally, they have released t-shirts, bags, posters, and plushies with the same treatment as the other merchandise under the collaboration. If you are eyeing to get any of these special Pokemon x Van Gogh merchandise, US and UK fans are in for a treat as this will be made available via the Pokemon Center. Details are to be announced soon.

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Brawl Stars – Clubs Receiving Massive Change Soon

September 29, 2023

It seems like Clubs might finally get some big changes in Brawl Stars. For some time, Supercell focused a lot of their development time on Gears, Hypercharge abilities, new brawlers, and more. But since the last Brawl Talk, it seems the developer has some ideas in mind for the game’s biggest social aspect, Clubs. So, what are the big changes coming to Clubs? Let’s dive right in and find out.

Brawl Stars Clubs – Massive Feature Getting Removed As Supercell Sets Sights On Improvements

Brawl Stars released a new post today across YouTube, X, and other platforms to remind fans of some of the big changes coming to Club League and Club Games. In the post, they talked about how the new changes should benefit players in the future. The biggest change to Brawl Stars’ Clubs is the removal of the Club Shop, which takes place during the next update. Let’s look deeper:

  • Firstly, active club members in a FULL club will benefit more from the upcoming changes. So if you’re not in a Club yet, you should join one!
  • The Club Shop is LEAVING. You still have time to spend your Club Coins on Gold, Power points, and Skins until the next update.
    • However, any unspent Club Coins get automatically converted to Gold (50% split)

Additionally, the developers did announce in the last Brawl Talk that were considering some changes to the overall game itself. Do they need to release chromatic brawlers every season? Does a bi-monthly pass really work? We’ll see how they address these changes in future updates.

We’re going to be honest and say we’re excited, yet cautious about the new changes coming. Typically, whenever Brawl Stars announces something new, it seems to favor Pay-To-Win players at first. Over time, the developers do tweak these issues and make it more fair, but it happens nonetheless. Hopefully, the next update provides benefits for both F2P and players who spend money on gems.

The latest Season, Back To Ranger Ranch, added new hypercharge abilities, a new chromatic brawler, and plenty of new balance changes. We’re excited to see what the new changes to Brawl Stars’ Club League and Games system.

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Madden 24 Week Player Ratings Update After Week 3

September 29, 2023

The Madden 24 Week 4 Roster update dropped last night, with an update to several player ratings. Each roster update usually drops just before the Thursday Night Football game, and this week was no exception. Typically, these roster updates adjust player ratings and rosters depending on trades, player performances, injuries, and more. As we mentioned in our Week 4 Roster Update Release Date story, player likeness won’t get updated until later on down the road.

Week 4 Player Rating Updates For Madden 24

Multiple players saw adjustments in their OVRs this past week. Many players saw an increase in OVRs why some players lost some points due to poor play. Let’s start off with the former:

Madden 24 Player Ratings Week 4 (Rising)

  • Tua Tagovailoa (Miami Dolphins)  – 87 OVR (+2)
    • The AFC player of the month got off to a great start this season with over 1,000 passing yards, 8 touchdowns, and only two picks in three games. His 71.3% completion percentage puts him in the top 5 rankings in that category. Additionally, Tagovailoa receives +4 to his awareness, +2 to his deep throw accuracy, and +1 to his medium throw accuracy
  • T.J. Watt (Pittsburgh Steelers) – 97 OVR (+1)
    • Watt and the Steelers defense is the only reason the team is 2-0 right now. With 6 sacks in three games, the AFC Defensive Player of the Month once again is gunning for that single-season sack record. We think he might need a spot in the 99 Club soon if he keeps it up.
  • Raheem Mostert (Miami Dolphins) – 82 OVR (+2)
    • Mostert has already scored seven touchdowns this season, more than some players will get the whole year, and we’ve only had three weeks of football. While we’re sure many fans are buzzing about Devon Achane right now, Mostert’s performance this season can’t go unnoticed. He had a rough showing against L.A. in week 1, but he’s shown up since then.
  • Tank Dell (Houston Texans) – 75 OVR (+2)
    • The rookie WR is off to a hot start this year, already forming a connection with C.J. Stroud early on. He gets targeted seven times a game, averaging 16.7 yards per catch. Houston’s offense steadily shows improvement every week, and Dell is part of the reason why.
  • Other players who received boosts to their OVR include:
    • Maxx Crosby (Las Vegas Raiders) – 95 OVR (+1)
    • Jessie Bates (Atlanta Falcons) – 94 OVR (+1)
    • Terron Armstead (Miami Dolphins) – 93 OVR (+2)
    • Justin Herbert (L.A. Chargers) – 90 OVR (+2)
    • Keenan Allen (L.A. Chargers) – 90 OVR (+1)
    • Micah Hyde (Buffalo Bills) – 90 OVR (+1)
    • Charvarious Ward (San Francisco 49ers) – 89 OVR (+1)
    • Rashan Gary (Green Bay Packers) – 89 OVR (+1)
    • Danielle Hunter (Minnesota Vikings – OVR 88 (+1)
    • Kenneth Walker III (Seattle Seahawks) OVR 88 (+1)
    • Talanoa Hufanga (San Francisco 49ers – 88 OVR (+1)
    • Trey Hendrickson (Cincinnati Bengals) – 88 OVR (+1)
    • Jevon Holland (Miami Dolphins) – OVR 87 (+2)
    • James Conner (Arizona Cardinals) – 80 OVR (+2)
    • De’Von Achane (Miami Dolphins) – 78 OVR (+3)
    • Alim McNeil (Detroit Lions) – 74 OVR (+2)
    • Keeanu Benton (Pittsburgh Steelers) – 74 OVR (+2)
    • Dawand Jones (Cleveland Browns) – 70 OVR (+2)
    • Ronnie Bell (San Francisco 49ers) – 69 OVR (+1)
    • Rasheed Walker (Green Bay Packers) – 66 OVR (+2)
    • Jonathan Harris (Denver Broncos) – 63 OVR (+2)

Now let’s check out some of the players whose rating decreased this past week:

Madden 24 Player Ratings (Falling)

  • Josh Allen (Buffalo Bills) – 93 OVR (-1)
    • Perhaps the Madden curse continues once again? Josh Allen likes to turn over the ball, but he usually does so because he makes up for it with big performances. However, outside of the Raiders game in week 2, Allen’s been all picks but no points. For the second time this year, he sees a decrease in his OVR. However, the Bills just came off two impressive wins, so fan’s shouldn’t be too worried right now.
  • Lamar Jackson (Baltimore Ravens) – 89 OVR (-1)
    • Remember when Jackson said he wanted to throw for “like 6,000 yards”? He’s on pace to throw a little over half of that amount. Unfortunately, it seems Todd Monken’s new offensive style hasn’t changed too much in Baltimore. Jackson still relies on his feet a bit too much, running over 10 times a game. Additionally, the injury bug hasn’t helped Baltimore’s offense, either.
  • Dak Prescott (Dallas Cowboys) – 87 OVR (-1)
    • I guess you could say Dalvin is… Cooked? Jokes aside, Cook hasn’t played well, but then again, neither has the Jets’ offense. Outside of Breece Hall’s performance against the Bills, no RB on this roster has played well. It might be time to consider a change at QB, so that the whole offense could get rolling.
  • Tyler Lockett (Seattle Seahawks) – 87 OVR (1)
    • Tyler Lockett’s game winning touchdown catch against the Lions means nothing when your other two games haven’t been meaningful. While the Seahawks offense is off to a relatively good start this year, Lockett seems to be getting left out. While Kenneth Walker III, D.K. Metcalf, and Geno Smith lead the pack, Lockett remains a quiet but valuable option. He just turned 31, and it seems father time might be catching up.
  • Other players who lost points to their OVR:
    • DeAndre Hopkins (Tennessee Titans) – 89 OVR (-1)
    • Dak Prescott (Dallas Cowboys) – 85 OVR (-2)
    • Dameon Pierce (Houston Texans) – 80 OVR (-2)
    • Darnell Mooney (Chicago Bears) – 79 OVR (-1)
    • JC Jackson (L.A. Chargers) – 78 OVR (-4)
    • Quez Watkins (Philadelphia Eagles) – 73 OVR (-2)
    • BJ Ojulari (Arizona Cardinals) – 70 OVR (-1)

And that’s all the new changes for the Madden 24 Player Ratings Update after week 3. Overall, the developers made some interesting changes, but nothing too drastic. We still got a whopping 14 games left to see your favorite players rise in their ratings.

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