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Gun Media Releases Statement on Recent ‘Friday the 13th: The Game’ Server Issues
Back in 2018, the complicated legal issues that are still plaguing the entire Friday the 13th franchise claimed Gun Media’s Friday the 13th: The Game as a victim, ensuring that new content will probably never again be added to the game. But while the developers cannot currently add anything new into it, they’re still fixing bugs and maintaining the game.
On that note, many players have been experiencing server issues in recent weeks, and Gun Media has released a statement this weekend letting us know precisely what’s going on.
Unfortunately, hackers are targeting Camp Crystal Lake.
“Beginning the first of July and continuing over the last ten days, there have been hacking attempts on Friday the 13th: The Game affecting matchmaking, gameplay, and player progression,” Gun Media announced in a press release. “We are in the process of conducting our own internal investigation and have engaged a third party international computer forensics company. We are working with our development partners toward preventing further disruptions. These attempts and the harm to our player base constitute a crime.
“So, in addition to our other efforts above, we will also be fully cooperating with any resulting law enforcement investigations. We have not detected any loss of or unauthorized access to any personal or financial player information. Due to the criminal nature of this intrusion and the ongoing investigation as to its origins, we are currently unable to share additional information.”
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New Dev Update Video for ‘God Save Birmingham’ Released Ahead of Closed Beta Test [Watch]
Kakao Games and Ocean Drive Studio have released a new Developer Update video for God Save Birmingham, which highlights several of the new features players will be able to experience during the upcoming Closed Beta Test that kicks off on Monday, June 22. Prospective players can still sign up for the beta, which will run until June 29.
Meanwhile, the new video shows the many additions and improvements made to God Save Birmingham since its Closed Alpha Test back in February. Attack animations are quicker, controls are more responsive, and enemies are a little more durable, which the devteam touts as “a more dynamic and challenging combat experience.” Additionally, you’ll have access to more weapons this time around in the form of spears, one-handed swords and halberds, with more medieval melee tools planned for the future.
Survival-related content has also been given a boost, with chickens now available as livestock, providing players with eggs at regular intervals, while fruits and vegetables can now be picked from garden plots or the nearby forest. Drinking water can be collected from the river flowing through town, though be aware, as drinking it can lead to an upset stomach. Various historically accurate medieval beverages have also been added, including ale. And yes, while drinking alcohol in the game can reduce your thirst and reduce stress, drinking too much can cause you to become drunk, which can affect your combat.
Other changes include the weather system, which can impact your chance of survival. For example, fog impairs the vision of zombies, aiding players looking to remain hidden, while colder temperatures that come with rain can negatively affect a player’s health. To warm up, players can light an indoor fire, but the flames can now spread to wooden objects, and players can get burned if they get too close.
“While the team would love to include and showcase more features in the game, we believe that making things well is more important than making a lot,” explains production director Soonook Shin. “Therefore we intend to focus on creating a great game by continuously developing, testing and refining content.”
Set in 14th-century Birmingham, England, God Save Birmingham sees you as the lone survivor of an undead plague that has besieged the medieval market town. As a result, you must forage for supplies, craft tools and weapons, as well as hunt for food, water, and shelter, with only your wits to protect you. All the while, the undead horde creeps closer.
God Save Birmingham is currently in development for release on Steam.