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A player fires the "PLAS-101 Purifier" as an orbital bombardment rains down on a distant group of enemies. "Helldivers 2" received the last few changes of the 60-day plan and saw a dramatic increase in players. (Sony Interactive Entertainment under Fair Use)

‘Helldivers 2 60-day plan’ update does wonders

By Jonathan Shelby, Assistant Lifestyle Editor | October 29, 2024

“Helldivers 2” has risen from the dangerous depths of obscurity thanks to the final update of the 60-day plan.  Released Oct. 15 and dubbed patch 01.001.104, this update was part of Arrowhead Games Studios’ 60-day plan, a period in which the...

A player fires the "R-36 Eruptor" at a large group of enemies while hurrying to the extraction point. 'Helldivers 2' received its best update yet in September that significantly improved various gameplay elements. (Sony Interactive Entertainment under Fair Use)

‘Helldivers 2’ revitalized after latest update

By Jonathan Shelby, Assistant Lifestyle Editor | October 1, 2024

The player base for “Helldivers 2” has skyrocketed in the last two weeks thanks to a recent update that gave the community what they had long asked for.  Since August, “Helldivers 2” was on a slow popularity decline as players grew tired of...

One Helldiver poses closer to the camera while three other Helldivers celebrate in the background. Arrowhead Game Studios has slowly started to earn back player favor. (Sony Under Fair Use)

‘Helldivers 2’ fans optimistic for update

By Jonathan Shelby, Assistant Lifestyle Editor | September 16, 2024

“Helldivers 2” has been on a decline since the “Escalation of Freedom” debacle in August, however, Arrowhead Game Studios’ 60-day plan to regain community trust is looking better and better every day.  Announced last month, Arrowhead’s...

A player shoots their weapon in "Helldivers 2." The newest update of the game, "Escalation of Freedom," introduced disappointing updates. (Sony Interactive Entertainment under Fair Use)

‘Helldivers 2’ update riddled with odd changes

By Jonathan Shelby, Assistant Lifestyle Editor | August 26, 2024

“Helldivers 2” has been one of the most controversial games of 2024 with a severe roller coaster of highs and lows that have given fans more than a few cases of whiplash.  From its astounding spike in popularity on launch rocketing past 140,000...

A screenshot from “Helldivers 2” shows a player fending off a horde of bugs as they finish completing an objective. “Helldivers 2” released Feb. 8. (Jonathan Shelby | Northern Star)

Launch feet first into ‘Helldivers 2’

By Jonathan Shelby, Assistant Lifestyle Editor | February 21, 2024

After a long day at work and dealing with the everyday challenges we call life, it is nice to forget all of it, boot up the old PS5 and play some co-op shooter games with friends.  Most co-op games are fairly laid-back, having a team of players fight...