One gameplay staple of extraction shooters is the regular "wipe" that resets everyone's in-game progress back to square one. Arc Raiders developer Embark Studios knows that this system can be controversial, and to keep things fair, the studio aims to make wipes a voluntary feature of the game through its Expedition Projects.

Players will unlock an Expedition Project at level 20. Each Expedition cycle runs for roughly eight weeks and players will contribute toward overall progress. Once the Expedition is complete, they'll have the option to reset their progress and lose all gained levels, skills, and their inventory, while their cosmetics and achievements will remain. Players who do not complete an Expedition can instead carry their progress over to the next cycle.

Ideally, this will keep things balanced for everyone. Players who don't have as much time to commit to playing Arc Raiders won't have to worry about booting up the game and discovering that they've lost all their progress, while dedicated players will be rewarded with unique cosmetic rewards, permanent account unlocks, and buffs that are applied for the duration of the following Expedition cycle.

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Tavern Keeper developer Greenheart Games has officially announced that its fantasy-themed business simulator will be launching in Steam Early Access on November 3. A follow-up to Game Dev Tycoon, Greenheart Games is celebrating the development milestone with a new trailer for the game and an updated demo that has gone live ahead of the October edition of Steam Next Fest.

Similar to management games like Two-Point Hospital, Tavern Keeper is all about running your very own inn and dealing with the challenges of the service industry within its fantasy setting. The game mixes light humor with an in-depth simulation mode that allows you to tweak your establishment's design to a high degree, as well as detailed decorative elements in its sandbox mode that allow you to create everything from bustling taprooms to relaxing reading corners.

Tavern Keeper also offers a campaign narrated by English actor Steven Pacey, and this part of the game will see players build taverns across several varied challenges. Each region will offer its own challenges, fantasy cultures, and stories.

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Electronic Arts has been implementing AI technologies in its development cycles for years, and while EA says there is no content in Battlefield 6 made using generative AI, the technology is "very seducing," according to DICE GM Rebecka Coutaz.

She told BBC Newsbeat that EA's teams use genAI in the early stages of development "to allow more time and more space to be creative." But Battlefield 6 has no genAI-created content. She is optimistic about the technology overall, though. "If we can break the magic with AI it will help us be more innovative and more creative," she said.

Another Battlefield 6 developer, Fasahat "Fas" Salim, told the site that genAI is "not anything to be scared of" in the video game industry and that teams are now working on figuring out how to best implement the technology into future development pipelines.

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The Wolf of Wall Street Limited Edition Steelbook (4K Blu-ray)

$35.49 | Releases December 16

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The Wolf of Wall Street earned five Oscar nominations when it released in 2013, and it's remained incredibly popular over the years thanks to standout performances from Leonardo DiCaprio, Jonah Hill, and Margot Robbie. And if you happened to miss out on the steelbook that launched long ago and subsequently sold out, you'll be glad to know that it's getting a much-anticipated new 4K Blu-ray release with The Wolf of Wall Street Limited Edition Steelbook releasing on December 16. Preorders are live at Amazon and Target and you can lock-in your copy for $35.49-- and considering the previous 4K Blu-ray versions sold out, it's worth doing so early.

The Wolf of Wall Street Limited Edition Steelbook (4K Blu-ray) $35.49 | Releases December 16

This version of The Wolf of Wall Street includes both 4K Blu-ray and digital copies of the film with support for Dolby Vision and Dolby Audio. The main attraction, however, is the eye-catching steelbook featuring Leonardo DiCaprio's Jordan Belfort on the front, golden $100 bills on the back, and an artistic blue and yellow scene across the case interior.

Note that Target is currently offering the steelbook for $35.49, while it's $37 at Amazon. However, these prices will likely fluctuate ahead of release--and preordering at Amazon makes you eligible for any price cuts between now and December 16. You also won't be charged until the item ships.

Preorder at Amazon Preorder at Target The Wolf of Wall Street Limited Edition SteelbookThe Wolf of Wall Street Limited Edition Steelbook Bonus Features

A handful of bonus features are packed into the steelbook. This includes:

• The Wolf Pack: Interviews with the cast and crew about Scorsese's method for bringing Jordan Belfort's story to the big screen
• Running Wild: A behind-the-scenes look at how the movie was brought to life
• The Wolf of Wall Street Round Table: A discussion between Scorsese, cast, and crew, about the film's development

If this steelbook version sells out, consider picking up The Wolf of Wall Street on 4K Blu-ray. It's only $19.49 and is eligible for Amazon's buy two, get one free deal. It also includes all the same bonus features as this premium steelbook.

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