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Halo Infinite Won’t Have Battle Royale According to 343 Industries

While almost every multiplayer shooter these days is integrating some sort of battle royale mode, that won’t be the case with 343 Industries’ upcoming Halo Infinite. This was confirmed by the studio over on video game forum ResetEra when answering a rumor about it.

According to 343, the studio is not currently — and has no plans to — do a Halo Infinite battle royale mode of any sort, and what’s more, players can technically create their own Halo battle royale in Forge. Check out the full quote below.

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We will not talk about the launch content of Halo Infinite until we’re ready. I haven’t watched the video so if I am misinterpreting the headline as “‘Halo Infinite is launching with/as a Halo Battle Royale mode” that is still not the case. You can probably make your own Battle Royale mode in Forge even right now though. It’s a mode not a genre. And all the variants out there now are in my opinion quite radically different from my perspective. Apex vs Fortnite is chalk and cheese – one focuses on movement and map traversal and the other on building and budgeting. Like CTF. BTB Super Fiesta (for example) contains a lot of the shenanigans and emergent fun of that kind of large experience but big sandbox modes are not Battle Royale any more than Oddball is CTF. The launch modes for MP are not 100% defined and are subject to change till quite late in the process – but Battle Rifle will still be there. So you can have BR. But are we interested in big social modes with loads of organic shenanigans? Yes. Specifically A blimp full of survivors heading to an Island after a (metaphorical) lecture from Beat Takeshi? No.

We are NOT doing this as of now – and no plans to — but Battle Royale could be made for any of the Halo games in MCC or 5 with some content and scripting additions, because it is a mode. It would have limits based on each engine. I’m pointing that out to be clear that it’s one of the ways we think about gameplay possibilities rather than a single direction for a title.

That’s very cut and dry, no? And let’s face it, if you want to play battle royale, there’s a ton of games out there right now that’s offering it, and 343 is right regarding how the mode can be recreated in the Forge as well.

Is this good or bad news for you? Let us know your thoughts below.

 

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Here’s All Mortal Kombat 11 Fatalities for Every Character in One Place

While the Mortal Kombat franchise has moved on from being a one-trick pony known for its gruesome Fatalities when the original game was introduced, these finishing moves are still, no doubt, one of the game’s highlights even if they don’t affect the outcome of a match.

Given Mortal Kombat 11’s huge roster, it might take you quite a couple of matches to see every character’s finishing move. If you’d rather see it right now even before the game’s release, we’re here to help. Below, you’ll see all Mortal Kombat 11 Fatalities for all available characters (via GameSpot YouTube!

Don’t forget, that video doesn’t contain the Fatalities of the DLC fighters, of which, there’s sure to be a plenty of given the franchise’s post-launch history. Speaking of which, don’t forget to check the complete (for now) DLC fighters list which was obtained from the game’s files.

Stay tuned to MP1st’s Mortal Kombat 11 review which will be hitting the site soon.

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Next Anthem Patch (1.1.0) Dropping Tomorrow, Will Bring New Stronghold and Fixes

While BioWare has been rather quiet regarding Anthem recently, that silence is about to be broken tomorrow as the next Anthem update has been confirmed for tomorrow!

Over on Reddit, BioWare announced that Anthem update 1.1.0 will be released tomorrow, and will bring in a new Stronghold, various game improvements and fixes. The full patch notes will be revealed tomorrow as well before the patch is released.

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As I stated on Twitter…

Our next game update (1.1.0) will be released tomorrow with the new Stronghold and various other game improvements and fixes. We will detail all of that out in our patch notes tomorrow, as well as give an update on the 90-Day calendar.

You’ll need to download the client update after the servers come back online following the scheduled maintenance. Be sure to follow EAHelp for updates on that.

If you’re doing the math, this means you’ll actually have a chance to try out the update before our livestream, which I believe is a first!

Hopefully, this fixes a lot of the issues players have with Anthem. Or at the very least, make loot drops more satisfying. Once the patch notes are available and the actual patch is out, we’ll be sure to let our readers know.

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Battlefield 5 New Melee Weapons Unearthed, and Here’s What They Look Like Compared to the Panzerschreck

There’s been a bunch of stuff datamined for Battlefield 5. There are character skins, upcoming game modes and more. Well, today, you can add melee weapons to the list!

Once again dug up by reliable Battlefield 5 dataminer temporyal, a slew of Battlefield 5 new melee weapons have been dug up, and there’s a dagger, a sword, and what even looks like a burned piece of wood! Check the Battlefield 5 new melee weapons below along with a Panzerschreck RPG in the mix for size comparison’s sake.

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It’s unclear as of now when these melee weapon skins will be available, but when we do, we’ll make sure to let our readers know. DICE will definitely announce the weapon skins’ availability once they can.

For more news on Battlefield 5, make sure to bookmark and check our Battlefield 5 game hub!

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Street Fighter 5 Free-to-Play From Today Up to Next Week, Here Are the Details

If you ever wanted to try Street Fighter 5 but got intimated by the legions of pros and wanna-be pros, now’s your chance to jump in and get you feet wet without coughing a cent! Capcom has announced that Street Fighter 5 is going free-to-play (F2P) — for a limited time, that is.

Starting today, April 23 at 1 p.m. PT and running until May 5, gamers can try out Street Fighter 5 F2P on both PS4 and PC! Below are the download links as well as the official details straight from Capcom. Note that for PS4 users, a PS+ membership is required to play online.

PLAYSTATION – FREE TRIAL

Click the “Try Free Demo” button on the left.

STEAM – FREE TRIAL

Scroll down and click “Play Game”

DLC Characters Unlocked – All 16 original characters included with the game are playable in the free trial, including classics like Ryu, Ken, Chun-Li, M. Bison and more! As a bonus, four fan-favorite DLC characters will be available for free during this trial: Akuma, Blanka, Juri and Menat! These four characters will only be available in Ranked, Casual, Battle Lounge, Training, and Challenges.

For those of you who already own Street Fighter V and Street Fighter V: Arcade Edition but have not yet acquired Akuma, Blanka, Juri or Menat, these four characters will be unlocked to you during the free trial period as well. If you decide to purchase any of these characters during the trial, you keep any progress made with each character.

Arcade – Introduced in Street Fighter V: Arcade Edition, this mode allows you to relive the past main entries in the series. If you’re able to defeat all the computer-controlled opponents under various conditions, you can unlock over 200 unique illustrations from multiple artists which can be viewed in the Gallery.

Versus – Play against another local player or against the computer with different difficulty levels.

Challenges – Learn how to use each character in Demonstrations and Trials or see how long you can fight in Survival Mode.

Training – Practice against a dummy AI as you test out set-ups, combos and get used to a character without the pressure of a real match.

Not a bad move by Capcom to try and rope in more players, no? Get your gloves on, and we’ll see you on the streets!

Source: Capcom Unity

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World War Z PvP Classes And Skill List Guide

In addition to the co-op classes that we posted earlier last week,  World War Z also features online PvPvE (Player-versus-player-versus-enemies) that has its own separate progression and unique classes. This guide will walk you through those classes along with their skills to help you decide which one to play.

In total there are 10 classes, built with preset weapon and equipment load-outs. Each class can be earn EXP up to the max level of 13, with a new skill unlocked at each level. In comparison with the co-op this is 4 more classes, but 18 level less for each class. And obviously the skills for each classes are geared towards the PVP mode rather than the PVE.

World War Z PvP Classes Guide | Class: Survivor

Primary Weapon: Shotgun

Secondary Weapon: Revolver

Heavy Weapon: Heavy Assault Shotgun

Equipment: Molotov Cocktail

Skill List:

  • Base – Bring The Pain – Fight with Molotov, M500 Shotgun, Casull 6 Revolver and Taiga-12 Heavy Assault Shotgun
  • Level 1 – Trail By Fire- Equipment has 10% charge on spawn
  • Level 2 – Fell The Burn – Molotov burns 50% longer. Target count is increased by 50%
  • Level 3 – We don’t Need No Water – Molotov’s fire damage increased by 50%
  • Level 4 – Swapping Mags! – Reload speed increased by 30% on all weapons
  • Level 5 – VIP SMG – Fight with upgraded Gal 9 Compact SMG
  • Level 6 – Paint The Walls – Fight with upgraded M500 Pump-Action Shotgun
  • Level 7 – Increased Firepower – Max Number of Molotovs increased to 2
  • Level 8 – Zeke Streak – If kill 10 zombies in rapid succession, weapons damage is increased on 10% and weapon reload speed is increased on 30% for a short period 10 seconds
  • Level 9 – Instant Gratification – Killing an enemy player will instantly recharge your equipment by 25%
  • Level 10 – Help You Need It – Get plus 25% to your equipment instantly when health is below 25% (cooldown 60 seconds)
  • Level 11 – Head Start – Equipment has 20% charge on spawn
  • Level 12 – Reduced Downtime – Equipment regeneration speed increased by 25%
  • Level 13 – Back To The Boom – Heavy Weapon regeneration speed increased by 10%. Heavy Weapon recharge bonuses for killing players or zombies are increased by 20%

World War Z PvP Classes Guide | Class: Trapper

Primary Weapon: Scout Rifle

Secondary Weapon: Double-Barreled Shotgun

Heavy Weapon: MGL

Equipment: Claymore Mine

Skill List:

  • Base – Loaded For Kill – Fight with Claymore, Mini-21 Scout Rifle, Dunali SxS Double-Barreled Shotgun amd Hailstorm MGL
  • Level 1 – Head Start – Equipment has 10% charge on spawn
  • Level 2 – Quick Drop – Planting speed of a Claymore increased by 25%
  • Level 3 – Fire Trap – Claymore explosions will set the nearby area on fire
  • Level 4 – Swapping Mags! – Reload speed increased by 30% on all weapons
  • Level 5 – Mini Might – Fight with upgraded Mini-21 Scout Rifle
  • Level 6 – Enhanced Assault – Fight with upgraded ARK-103 Assault Rifle
  • Level 7 – More Mines – Max count of Claymores increased to 2
  • Level 8 – Instant Gratification – Killing an enemy player will instantly recharge your equipment by 25%
  • Level 9 – Rotter Slaughter – Killing a zombie will instantly recharge your equipment by 5%
  • Level 10 – Sleight of Hand – Switch weapons 50% faster
  • Level 11 – Head Start – Equipment has 20% charge on spawn
  • Level 12 – Reduced Downtime – Equipment regeneration speed increased by 25%
  • Level 13 – Back to Boom – Heavy Weapon regeneration speed increased by 10%. Heavy Weapon recharge bonuses for killing players or zombies are increased by 20%

World War Z PvP Classes Guide | Class: Specialist

Primary Weapon: Battle Rifle

Secondary Weapon: Compact Shotgun

Heavy Weapon: Payload Rifle

Equipment: Frag Grenade

Skill List:

  • Base – max Damage – Fight with Frag Grenade, HAMR-17 Battle Rifle, S890 Shorty Compact Shotgun and BF25 Payload Rifle
  • Level 1 – Help When You Need It – Equipment is instantly recharged by 25% when health drops below 25% (cooldown 60 sec)
  • Level 2 – Less Frag Lag – Frag Grenades will explode 50% quicker after impact
  • Level 3 – Fire in The Hole – Frag Grenade damage increased by 10%
  • Level 4 – Swapping Mags! – Reload speed increased by 30% on all weapons
  • Level 5 – Mighty Hammer – Fight with upgraded HAMR-17 Battle Rifle
  • Level 6 – Enhanced Assault – Fight with upgraded ARK-103 Assault Rifle
  • Level 7 – Grenadier – Max count of Frag Grenades increased by 2
  • Level 8 – Wrecking Crew – Killing 10% in rapid succession will increase weapons damage by 10% and weapons reload by 30% for 10 seconds
  • Level 9 – Instant Gratification – Killing an enemy player will instantly recharge your equipment by 25%
  • Level 10 – Sleight of Hand – Switch weapons 50% faster
  • Level 11 – Head Start – Equipment has 20% charge on spawn
  • Level 12 – Reduced Downtime – Equipment regeneration speed increased by 25%
  • Level 13 – Point-Blank Blaster – Fight with Taiga-12 Assault Shotgun in secondary weapon slot

World War Z PvP Classes Guide | Class: Warfighter

Primary Weapon: Assault Carbine

Secondary Weapon: Machine Pistol

Heavy Weapon: Machinegun

Equipment: Frag Grenade

Skill List:

  • Base – Might Makes Right – Fight with Frag Grenade, HW416 Assault Carbine, Geist 17MP Machine Pistol and MAG5 Machinegun
  • Level 1 – Thrifty – Reloading a weapon with less than 25% ammo in the magazine provides a 10% weapon damage boost for 10 seconds
  • Level 2 – Less Frag Lag – Frag Grenades will explode 50% quicker after impact
  • Level 3 – Fire in the Hole – Frag Grenade damage increased by 10%
  • Level 4 – Swapping Mags! – Reload speed increased by 30% on all weapons
  • Level 5 – Hole Puncher – Fight with upgraded HW416 Assault Carbine
  • Level 6 – Gunner – Fight with upgraded PAC-15 Sporting Carbine
  • Level 7 – Deadeye – Movement has no effect on weapon accuracy. Recoil effect also reduced
  • Level 8 – Power Nap – Unequiped weapon automatically reloads each 10 seconds
  • Level 9 – Adrenaline – Reload speed increased by 50% when health is below 25%
  • Level 10 – Sleight of Hand – Switch weapons 50% faster
  • Level 11 – Boosted Burst- Fight with upgraded Geist 17MP Machine Pistol in your secondary weapon slot
  • Level 12 – Hand Cannon – Fight with Casull 6 Revolver in your secondary weapon slot
  • Level 13 – Back to Boom – Heavy Weapon regeneration speed increased by 10%. Heavy Weapon recharge bonuses for killing players or zombies are increased by 20%

World War Z PvP Classes Guide | Class: Phantom

Primary Weapon: Sniper Rifle

Secondary Weapon: Compact SMG

Heavy Weapon: Payload Rifle

Equipment: Claymore Mine

Skill List:

  • Base – Element of Suprise – Fight with Claymore, MK110 Sniper Rifle, Senjata PDW and BF25 Payload Rifle
  • Level 1 – Gray Matter – Killing an enemy player with a headshot will instantly recharge your equipment by 25%
  • Level 2 – Quick Drop – Planting speed of a Claymore increased by 25%
  • Level 3 – Fire Trap – Claymore explosions will set the nearby area on fire
  • Level 4 – Swapping Mags! – Reload speed increased by 30% on all weapons
  • Level 5 – Long Distance – Fight with upgraded MK110 Sniper Rifle
  • Level 6 – Mini Might – Fight with upgraded Mini-21 Scout Rifle
  • Level 7 – Switcheroo – Switching weapons increases weapon damage by 10% for 10 seconds (cooldown 40 seconds)
  • Level 8 – Instant Gratification – Killing an enemy player will instantly recharge your equipment by 25%
  • Level 9 – Rotter Slaughter – Killing a zombie will instantly recharge your equipment by 5%
  • Level 10 – Sleight of Hand – Switch weapons 50% faster
  • Level 11 – Primary Care – Emptying the magazine on your secondary weapon will instantly reload your primary weapon
  • Level 12 – Adrenaline – Reload speed increased by 50% when health is below 25%
  • Level 13 – Upgrada Senjata – Fight with upgraded Senjata PDW in your secondary weapon slot

World War Z PvP Classes Guide |Class: Demolisher

Primary Weapon: Combat Shotgun

Secondary Weapon: Pistol

Heavy Weapon: MGL

Equipment: C4

Skill List:

  • Base – Highly Volatile – Fight with C4, S890 Combat Shotgun, 1911 Protector Pistol and Hailstorm MGL
  • Level 1 – Head Start – Equipment has 10% charge on spawn
  • Level 2 – Throwing Arm – Throw distance of a C4 increased by 50%
  • Level 3 – Fire Fighter – C4 explosions will set the nearby area on fire
  • Level 4 – Help When You Need It – Equipment is instantly recharged by 25% when health drops below 25% (cooldown 60 sec)
  • Level 5 – Spray Gun – Fight with upgraded S890 Combat Shotgun
  • Level 6 – Fast and Furious – Fight with upgraded TMP5 SMG
  • Level 7 – More Four – Max count C4 charges increased to 2
  • Level 8 – Wrecking crew – Killing 10 zombies in rapid succession will increase weapon damage by 10% and weapon reload speed by 30% for 10 seconds
  • Level 9 –  Instant Gratification – Killing an enemy player will instantly recharge your equipment by 25%
  • Level 10 – Sleight of Hand – Switch weapons 50% faster
  • Level 11 – Head Start – Equipment has 20% charge on spawn
  • Level 12 – Reduced Downtime – Equipment regeneration speed increased by 25%
  • Level 13 – Back To The Boom – Heavy Weapon regeneration speed increased by 10%. Heavy Weapon recharge bonuses for killing players or zombies are increased by 20%

World War Z PvP Classes Guide |Class: Striker

Primary Weapon: Bullpup Rifle

Secondary Weapon: Pistol

Heavy Weapon: RPG Launcher

Equipment: Stim Pistol

Skill List:

  • Base – Heal and Deal – Fight with Stim Pistol, XTAR-95 Bullpup Rifle, 1911 Protector Pistol and RPGL4 Launcher
  • Level 1 – Good Deed Rewarded – Using the Stim Pistol on teammates will instantly restore 15% charge to your Heavy Weapon
  • Level 2 – Extended Play – Stim Pistol effect lasts 100% longer
  • Level 3 – Secret Ingredient – Stim Pistol grants additional masking effect lasting 5 seconds
  • Level 4 – Free Shots – 10% chance of using Stim Pistol without expending a charge
  • Level 5 – Small But Mighty – Fight with upgraded XTAR-95 Bullpup Assault Rifle
  • Level 6 – Better Faster Stronger – Fight with upgraded Keris V10 Advanced SMG
  • Level 7 – Give More Life – Max count of Stim Pistol charges increased to 2
  • Level 8 – Instant Gratification – Killing an enemy player will instantly recharge your equipment by 25%
  • Level 9 – Rotter Slaughter – Killing a zombie will instantly recharge your equipment by 5%
  • Level 10 – Empathy – Using the Stim Pistol on a teammate will also apply 50% of its effect to you
  • Level 11 – Head Start – Equipment has 20% charge on spawn
  • Level 12 – Reduced Downtime – Equipment regeneration speed increased by 25%
  • Level 13 – Back to Boom – Heavy Weapon regeneration speed increased by 10%. Heavy Weapon recharge bonuses for killing players or zombies are increased by 20%

World War Z PvP Classes Guide |Class: Support

Primary Weapon: Assault Rifle

Secondary Weapon: Compact SMG

Heavy Weapon: Machinegun

Equipment: Supply Bag

Skill List:

  • Base – Life Support – Fight with Supply Bad, ARK-103 Assault Rifle, Senjata PDW and MAG5 Machinegun
  • Level 1 – Kickback – When a teammate uses your Supply Bag there is a 20% chance you will also gain Explosive Ammo
  • Level 2 – Give and Receive – Using a Supply Bag recharges your equipment by 10%
  • Level 3 – Pack More Punch – Supply Bags contain 10% more units of Explosive Ammo
  • Level 4 – Swapping Mags! – Reload speed increased by 30% on all weapons
  • Level 5 – Enhanced Assault – Fight with upgraded ARK-103 Assault Rifle
  • Level 6 – Gunner – Fight with upgraded PAC-15 Sporting Carbine
  • Level 7 – Sack Supplement – Max count of Supply Bags increased to 2
  • Level 8 – Instant Gratification – Killing an enemy player will instantly recharge your equipment by 25%
  • Level 9 – Rotter Slaughter – Killing a zombie will instantly recharge your equipment by 5%
  • Level 10 – Sleight of Hand – Switch weapons 50% faster
  • Level 11 – Head Start – Equipment has 20% charge on spawn
  • Level 12 – Reduced Downtime – Equipment regeneration speed increased by 25%
  • Level 13 – Back to Boom – Heavy Weapon regeneration speed increased by 10%. Heavy Weapon recharge bonuses for killing players or zombies are increased by 20%

World War Z PvP Classes Guide |Class: Assassin

Primary Weapon: Advanced SMG

Secondary Weapon: Machine Pistol

Heavy Weapon: Heavy Assault Shotgun

Equipment: Stun Gun

Skill List:

  • Base – Stopping Power – Fight with Stun Gun, Keris V10 Advanced SMG, Geist 17MP Machine Pistol and Taiga-12 Heavy Assault Shotgun
  • Level 1 – Athlete – Number of melee strikes without fatigue is increased by 2
  • Level 2 – Juiced Up – Stun Gun effect duration increased by 50%
  • Level 3 – Zeus – Increase Stun Gun range by 20% and target count to 30
  • Level 4 – Hack and Slash – melee damage is increased by 30%
  • Level 5 – Better Faster Stronger – Fight with upgraded Keris V10 Advanced SMG
  • Level 6 – Spray Gun – Fight with upgraded S890 Combat Shotgun
  • Level 7 – Invisible Enemy – Killing an enemy player with your melee weapon will apply the masking effect to you for 5 seconds
  • Level 8 – Shock and Awe – Shooting an enemy player with the Stun Gun inflicts 10% more damage
  • Level 9 – Instant Gratification – Killing an enemy player will instantly recharge your equipment by 25%
  • Level 10 – Hand-to-Hand Bonus – Killing an enemy player with your melee weapon will recharge your Heavy Weapon by 30%
  • Level 11 – Head Start – Equipment has 20% charge on spawn
  • Level 12 – Reduced Downtime – Equipment regeneration speed increased by 25%
  • Level 13 – Boosted Burst- Fight with upgraded Geist 17MP Machine Pistol in your secondary weapon slot

World War Z PvP Classes Guide |Class: Shadow

Primary Weapon: SMG

Secondary Weapon: Compact Shotgun

Heavy Weapon: RPG Launcher

Equipment: Masking Gas Grenade

Skill List:

  • Base – Unseen Forces – Fight with Masking Grenade, TMP5 SMG, S890 Shorty Combat Shotgun and RPGL4 Launcher
  • Level 1 – Head Start – Equipment has 10% charge on spawn
  • Level 2 – Shadow Walker – Masking Grenade effect duration increased by 25%
  • Level 3 – Night Owl – Masking Grenades grant an additional temporary health boost
  • Level 4 – Zed’s Dead – The Masking Grenade poisons zombies, inflicting damage over time
  • Level 5 – Fast and Furious – Fight with upgraded TMP5 SMG
  • Level 6 – Small But Mighty – Fight with upgraded XTAR-95 Bullpup Assault Rifle
  • Level 7 – Kickback – When your teammates are affected by Masking Grenade gas your Heavy Weapon instantly recharges by 25%
  • Level 8 – Wrecking Crew – Killing 10% in rapid succession will increase weapons damage by 10% and weapons reload by 30% for 10 seconds
  • Level 9 – Instant Gratification – Killing an enemy player will instantly recharge your equipment by 25%
  • Level 10 – Invisible Enemy – Killing an enemy player with your melee weapon will apply the masking effect to you for 5 seconds
  • Level 11 – Superior Sidearm – Fight with upgraded 1911 Protector Pistol in your secondary weapon slot
  • Level 12 – Better Blunderbuss – Fight with upgraded S890 Shorty Combat Shotgun in your secondary weapon slot
  • Level 13 – Back to Boom – Heavy Weapon regeneration speed increased by 10%. Heavy Weapon recharge bonuses for killing players or zombies are increased by 20%

Make sure to read up on our World War Z review to see what we think of it.

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Rumor: New DC Comics Game Set to Be Announced This Friday, Could Be a Live Service Game

If you thought Avengers: Endgame was the only comic book thing happening this week, think again. It seems a recent rumor has surfaced that mentions how a new DC Comics game will be unveiled this Friday by Warner Bros., and it could very well be a GaaS (games as a service) title!

Leaked on 4chan and posted on ResetEra, it mentions that players should keep an eye out on the WB Games Instagram and Twitter accounts at 12 p.m. PST on Friday, April 26. There’s even a shot of it that’s mentions “Outlaws.”

You can clearly see the Wayne Enterprises building front and center. There’s also the Epic Games trademark below, which suggests that the game is being made using Unreal Engine 4, or maybe that it’ll be exclusive to the Epic Games Store for PC? I’d guess it’s for the former.

Now, this alleged new DC Comics game “leak” goes hand in hand with another leak which mentions “online multiplayer,” “city hub areas,” and more. Check out the purported leaked email sent to internal WB Games employees, which one ResetEra member points out is similar to the Mortal Kombat 11 email leak which turned out to be legit (it had the same formatting, etc.).

Could this be what Rocksteady has been working on all these years? Maybe, maybe not. Before anyone jumps to any conclusions, remember that this is just a rumor for now, and as such, there’s no guarantee that this new DC Comics game will be really a live services game, or that there’s one that’ll be announced this week. I mean, do they really want to announce a new game in the same week that one of the biggest movies of all time from a rival company is set for release?

Would you be interested in a DC Comics game built like Destiny or other GaaS-type games? Share your thoughts in the comments below.

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Why is Online Roulette So Popular Among Gamblers

Online Gambling is one of the most popular industries around the world in which people love to play their favorite Casino games. Roulette is one of those big games which is incredibly popular among the vast mass of online players, you can never walk through any casino without noticing the fuzz and fun which surrounds this iconic game. The popularity of Roulette had been translated into online casinos and made its version there with a huge collection of roulette online games and alternatives to gain huge respect and wide popularity among online players who thrive to participate in Roulette games.

Convenience of roulette

One of the things that make Roulette online so convenient is that you can play Roulette online at any time and at anywhere you desire, making it one of the most played games in online casinos, where you do not need to dress up or be so fancy as if you are playing real Roulette in real casinos. You can play it on the go at work or at home or pretty much anywhere you desire to play this marvelous game. Also you will not need to do any other things like dressing up for the occasion of visiting the casino or to buy drinks at the bar while waiting and playing nor to tip the waiters and dealers or to rent a fancy car, besides there are many verities of Roulette online games to give players more freedom in exploring this amazing luxurious game and to engage in the atmosphere of the game alongside the dealers and many other players. However, Roulette online gives the players who master mathematics more flexibility than the real casinos do in the usage of mathematical strategies to gain more profits and enjoy the selection of games and alternatives that this wonderfully designed game provides.

The attractiveness of roulette

The popularity of Roulette online is without any doubt so huge among players at online casinos, where many online casino players prefer it rather than playing in other table games. Its popularity came from many aspects, one of those aspects is because it is so easy to learn to compare to other table games like blackjack, any new player without any knowledge of the basics of roulette online can learn as quickly as possible, where he can only watch people playing it for a couple of minutes and he will grasp the concept of it and will easily be able to play it at any time he wants. Besides the roulette is so sociable, where instead of gambling against other gamblers like in blackjack games, You will be cheering with other people and gaining friends and getting social with everyone to win the same bet, thus making it a very amazing. The wheel of the roulette table and the spinning of the ball on it certainly adds more excitement to the game especially when you feel that all your hopes of winning the game are determined with this small ball and this attractive wheel in a way like playing fate.

Psychological aspects of Roulette’s popularity

The psychological effect of gambling through playing roulette online differs from game to game in addition to other factors that may influence the players of this game and thus the popularity of it. Roulette is considered a game of luck with high odds of winning and the highest house edge. However, the roulette’s popularity comes from the way players see it, where there are players who tend to play European Roulette to avoid playing the American version which has a double zero, other experienced players tries not to cover their losses in this game where they think that you must have fun and enjoy the friendly atmosphere of roulette without getting angry every time the ball lands in a different slot than the one they already made their bets on. Other players place higher bets on the outside bets with even winning chances to gain more profits and chances of winning, other players bet only on certain specific numbers which they consider them as lucky ones in a hope that the ball will eventually land on their desired slot, while other players stick to their original tactics and strategies and place their own bets on the so-called “sleeping numbers”.

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KYC Procedure in Online Casinos

The gaming and gambling world hasn’t stopped to improve since its growth in the 1990s. Apart from the various innovations frequently appear in the online casinos, the gambling industry has to find any means necessary to reign transparency and fairness within this sector. As the casinos are always subject to financial crimes like money laundering, the challenge to avoid these issues must be implemented. One of the solutions to prevent infractions is the creation of KYC, stands for Know Your Customer.

This latter has the goal to protect the customers from fraud due to illegal funds and transactions. The KYC is a process that the online casino players must follow before withdrawing their winnings. Understand the KYC procedure in online casinos through this article.

KYC, What is It?

All the well-reputed online casinos use KYC to safeguard their customers and their interests. KYC or Know Your Customer is a policy that the players must follow to check their identity and financial information. The goal of this process is to prevent any financial dangers associated with the casinos.

It may be corruption, money laundering, and fraud. When a gambler is lucky and wins payouts, he must cash out his winnings. Before the withdrawal is approved, the casino requests the KYC which mean personal documents of the winner.

After the submission of the personal documents, the web-based casino can know the player’s identity and the source of his funds. With this information, the casino is able to monitor the customer’s activities. This approach ensures the players’ safety and security as only certified casinos are allowed to request documents of their customers.

What is KYC Procedure in Online Casinos?

After you have received an email from the cashier team of the casino demanding the documents, you may ask what will be the next step. As stated above, these documents include the copy of Identity Card or others with your photos, the front and back of your credit card, and the phone bills with your name and address. The pictures must be clear and the documents must be absolutely readable.

Send them via mail to the cashier team. When the team receives your documents, you have to wait 72 hours. If your account is legalized, you can withdraw your gains. Nonetheless, if the casino can’t check your documents within this time, you are required to send another documented proof.

What Kind of Documents does the Player Need to Submit?

In fact, the processes utilized depend on the casinos. So the documents requested vary the gaming operator you choose and the type of deposit option you used previously. The payment methods like e-wallets and cryptocurrencies is the trust sign of the best paying online casino that has a high-level of security whereas the chance of fraud is high in bank transfers. Thus, this latter requires more documents than cryptocurrencies and e-wallets.

Here are samples of the documents that the casino can request:

  • a copy of Identity Card or Passport or Driver’s license. These documents confirm the full name, the date of birth, two pictures, and the address of the customers;
  • copies of the credit card which must be front and back;
  • copies of bills that must include the customer’s name and address.

What will Happen after the Process?

The documents that you sent will be digitally stored in a secured place and only the authorised person has access to them. The web-based casinos will examine them to make sure that they are legal and match up with the details you have supplied. Then, they will be stored again in a secured place. The verification of KYC won’t affect your gambling because you are allowed to subscribe and play games in an online casino.

Unfortunately, making a withdrawal is not permitted if you haven’t finished the KYC procedure. Furthermore, verifying once the documents is not enough to know the customer. The ongoing monitoring is required including financial and transactions supervision.

Final Words

To put in a nutshell, a wide range of high-quality games are not enough when choosing an online casino. The players have to choose licensed gambling operators who follow casino KYC policies. Not only do these KYC regulations prevent financial crime in the casino but they also ensure the gamblers’ safety and security. If there are any changes concerning your personal information, you are required to update your account to avoid problems in the future.

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World War Z Private Lobbies & PS4 Corrupted Save Fix Coming Soon, Here Are the PC Hotfix Notes

If you’re playing World War Z, and bummed out that there’s not any WWZ private lobbies (which we’ve mentioned in our review), Saber Interactive will be addressing that soon.

Over on Twitter, Saber Interactive confirmed that WWZ private lobbies are coming to the game “soon,” as well as a host of other fixes.

In addition to that, the studio will also roll out a fix for the corrupted save issue that PS4 players are experiencing. The studio’s suggestion for now is to back up your save in the cloud to avoid any progression loss.

https://twitter.com/wwzthegame/status/1119207163023568897

Lastly, Saber has also rolled out a hotfix for PC today, which should fix crashing issues for AMD users, as well as matchmaking issues and more. Check out the full list of fixes below (via Focus Home forums):

World War Z – PC Hotfix April 20th

  • Fixed crash on game launch, reported by some AMD users.
  • Fixed a large number of connectivity, matchmaking and party system issues.
  • Fixed a large number of gameplay crashes.
  • Fixed a large number of gameplay bugs that caused inability to progress on levels.
  • Fixed texture corruption on Vulkan in some cases.
  • Improved Vulkan performance.
  • Improved Vulkan stability.
  • Partially fixed sound stutter issues.
  • Fixed issue with some friends not being visible in a friend list.
  • Fixed freeze on typing “<” in chat.
  • Reduced AI bot efficiency on lower difficulty levels.
  • Improved Slasher base perk.
    • With full stamina Slasher deals damage to 2 zombies in 1 melee swing.
    • With low stamina Slasher deals damage 1 zombie in 1 melee swing, plus his melee is not slowed down.
  • Slasher
    • Added “start with an improved chainsaw” perk on level 17
    • Shock Therapy perk moved to level 21, replacing the perk Executioner II

Don’t forget to check out our complete World War Z skills list and class guide to know which class you should main.

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World War Z Review – Left 4 Deader

The Dead Return…Years Later

World War Z, remember that book that spanned a hit movie, the one starring Brad Pitt, a global infection, and massive amounts zombie? Well, regardless of thoughts on the flick, there was one element that stood out, and it was definitely the way the zombies moved, attacked, and  devoured everything on screen. So it’s surprising to to see in the year 2019, a time when movie licensed games have died out, we have one based one launching. Could it be, this is one of the best licensed games to release?

World War Z is an online/offline co-op shooting game, featuring a decent sized campaign, each with different characters, locations and missions. The other half is a typical style PvP (player vs player) mode with added zombie flair. Which mode players select is really up to whatever style fits, but each one offers zombie killing regardless. The campaign mode is broken into numerous episodes in various locations like New York, Jerusalem, and even Tokyo.

Here players are able to choose from a handful of four characters, different from each location. These are mostly for cosmetics as the real progress comes from leveling up the classes. Each class offers different boosts that can be unlocked as you level up. From being able to attract zombies with C4 before exploding, or perhaps doing more damage with grenades. Each class offers different start out weapons/perks. Every campaign match adds to player’s experience, even if the game ends with everyone’s death.

In the various locations, playing solo or with a group,  players will be doing various tasks. One area might have poisonous gas you have to vent out to proceed. Another will have players scrambling to find car parts. One has players escaping zombies falling from above. World War Z keeps up the intensity with a multitude of various objectives in each episode, making them feel fresh and exciting the first time through.

That said, when replaying the levels, the same mission structure and type might could get a little repetitive but that’s where the horde comes into play. World War Z loves to throw so many zombies on screen, I couldn’t help but laugh, scream, and yell out in anticipation of doing battle with the undead. Every single time these hordes were on screen, my mouth was gaped in awe. It’s chaotic, it’s intense, and it’s absolutely the element a game based on this franchise needed to nail and the developers did it.

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A Good Day to Die Hard

While the massive horde of regular zombies are a sight, they can be taken down with relative easy. This may have made the game a little too easy at times.  Yet adding in the special zombies are what shakes things up. From a hulking armored zombie, to a fast aerobic zombie, these two can pin a player down and prevent them from moving until another character saves them. There are also screaming zombies that attract hordes. A chemical suite zombie who leaks out toxic gas to impede vision and health.  By themselves, these would be easy also, but added in with the huge swarm of zombies, players end up with chaotic and frantic moments. Luckily there is a wide assortment of weapons such as shotguns, assault rifles, and heavy guns to find and use. This includes unlock upgrades as well.

With so much on screen there might be some concern on how the game runs.This is another area that I walked away feeling absolutely surprised. Having hands on time with both the Xbox One and PS4 version of the game, the game runs well on both. It’s also colorful, with vibrant locations, day/night time settings, and zombies that looks downright nasty. There is plenty to like about the visual style. There is some noticeable framing issues with zombie bodies when a huge explosion happens, but otherwise things run great.

Teamwork Makes the Dream Work

Teamwork is also essential because as mention,  there will be special zombies that can pin down players. The only hope for escape is with assistance of a teammate. Luckily if you’re playing offline solo, the AI can  fight fairly well. Just don’t expect them to assist with finding items or doing anything other than surviving. It makes playing solo a little bit harder, but I was still able to accomplish playing alone, and with the various difficulty settings, this can be adjusted also.

Multiplayer-specific mode takes on a similar approach with its own set of unique classes. Players can upgrade each over time. This mode has typical features of classic MP, such as capturing an area, or team killing. Here they add their own spin on this where at times the zombie horde come in waves.. This can be both good and bad for players depending on the situation. The outcome always added an extra spark of excitement to the matches in what might otherwise be a typical multiplayer mode. That aside, the whole game is built around playing with others.  This one is super friendly via matchmaking for both modes. Though currently it does not appear to have private lobbies.

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Dead Surprise

When I first heard of a World War Z game, I came away feeling like this was one of those moments “too little, too late.”  I was surprisingly wrong though. That’s not to say World War Z doesn’t have issues. Playing solo can be a little harder than expected since this game is definitely catered to MP. The option to play solo is a nice feature though.  I also encountered numerous times on multiplayer with both consoles an odd audio bug that would permeate the entire match with this weird glitch like audio sound.

That aside, I’ve been having a blast playing World War Z. The zombie hordes are always an impressive sight to see and the thrill of fighting thousands of zombies has never been better realized. If players have missed the days of frantic co-op zombie shooters from last gen, look no further, World War Z is the answer.

Overall score: 8.0

Pros:

  • Zombie Hordes
  • Combat feels good
  • Variation in missions
  • Lots of unlockables

Cons:

  • Odd framerate on explosions with zombie hordes
  • Solo can be tad challenging
  • Human AI too simplistic
  • Lack of private lobbies

World War Z review code provided by the publisher. World War Z played on PS4 Pro and Xbox One X, killed thousands of zombies and somehow still not turned. You can read MP1st’s review and scoring policy right here.

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The Last of Us 2: Actors for Joel and Ellie Now Done With Shooting

Just a few days ago, Naughty Dog VP and director of The Last of Us Part II Neil Druckmann shared that they’ve shot the ending for The Last of Us 2, which suggests the game could be released sometime this year. Well, here’s to add more fuel to the fire!

Over on Twitter, Druckmann has also shared that Ashley Johnson and Troy Baker, who plays Ellie and Joel respectively, have finished shooting their scenes for the game!

Of course, this is in no way guarantee that The Last of Us 2 will be released this year. We don’t know how much post-production work is left to be done, bug testing, and more, will need to be addressed as well before the game goes gold. Nonetheless this is welcome news for those looking forward to The Last of Us 2.

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Here Are the Five Things You Should Know If You’re a Newcomer in an Online Casino

What do you feel when you first enter the casino website? Are you excited to rush into the gambling world and winning tons of prizes and bonuses? Are you afraid of losing the battle? Or you may be overconfident about your success. Whatever you feel, I have something for you. Here are the things that will help you avoid those mistakes that I’ve made when I was a newbie.

You cannot win forever

When I got my first prize, I felt myself a king of the world. I thought that I could break the spell and I would never lose any game. The sum was $600 and I got it within five minutes. What did I do next? I kept on playing and I finished up with a zero. Zero dollars on my account. If you believe in the beginners’ luck, check it out. But it’s good to stop for a while after you win a big sum for the first time.

Know the rules

This seems to be too obvious. But there might be different rules in different Malta online casinos at you need to learn beforehand. Once you tick the “Agree” button next to the rules, you take the full responsibility for your actions. For example, there are countries that forbid gambling or withdraw money. You should clear up all legislative issues before you start the game. And you should see the terms and policies of the very casino where you are going to play to avoid any problems with your account.

Real and fake bonuses

It’s hard to find a casino that doesn’t offer any free money for their players. But how do they benefit from giving real money to every visitor? Just imagine a typical case when you deposit a sum like $30. You can get up to a few thousand dollars that you can use for playing and even withdrawing. My advice here is to read all the conditions for withdrawing the bonus and all the information about its use for playing. Start the game only after reading this information or you may end up with nothing.

Know the game

When you’re a newcomer, you may have a desire to choose any game at random. This is risky if you play for real money. When you don’t know the rules of the game and you don’t have any idea of the tactics or anything else, you have a high chance to lose. I didn’t think about this and I acted chaotically. I had no strategies or anything that could raise my chances to win. I loved poker and I started to win only after doing good research and testing the tips while playing.

Know the casino

There is a great variety of casinos out there ready for new gamblers. You can choose whatever you like more and get excited by the games. Or you can come up with scammers and lose all the money you have on your banking accounts. To give you a better understanding of how you should approach the choice between two similar casinos, we will take a look at the industry behemoths like JackpotCity casino or Spin Palace and see what aspects you should pay attention to. Both they’ve been operating on a licensed market for twenty years straight. There is a company behind both brands called Buffalo Partners and it’s been working with a major soft development company Microgaming, has more than twenty years of experience in store and is well-known for its fair gaming policy applied not only to their players but partners too. All this information came from an open source and you can always fact-check it. Remember to analyze affiliate programs, and all available reviews on them – that’s the only way for you to find a trustworthy casino operator.
In simple words, get information, read reviews, enjoy the game and have fun.

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Report: Mortal Kombat 11 DLC Fighters Leaked, Here’s the List (Potential Spoilers)

In almost every fighting game these days, one of the biggest draws is knowing that more fighters are coming post-launch as DLC. With Mortal Kombat 11, given NetherRealm Studios’ history for including characters from other franchises (games and movies), it’s a bit of a guessing game who’ll make it into the Mortal Kombat 11 DLC fighters list, and it seems we now know exactly who these characters are!

Note that before diving in further, some of the characters listed here might be considered spoiler-ish for some. Also note that there’s no guarantee that these fighters will all make it into the game since the info does come from datamining the game, and as such, could be placeholder files or something of the sort. Got that? Good.

Thanks to the Mortal Kombat Leaks subreddit (via ResetEra), the list of known Mortal Kombat 11 DLC fighters have been revealed, and it’s all due to the Nintendo Switch version!

Mining the Nintendo Switch version of Mortal Kombat 11 shows the following files:

  • DependencyRootPaths=$GameDir$\Content\DLC\ShangTsung
  • DependencyRootPaths=$GameDir$\Content\DLC\Joker
  • DependencyRootPaths=$GameDir$\Content\DLC\Nightwolf
  • DependencyRootPaths=$GameDir$\Content\DLC\Terminator
  • DependencyRootPaths=$GameDir$\Content\DLC\Sindel
  • DependencyRootPaths=$GameDir$\Content\DLC\Spawn
  • DependencyRootPaths=$GameDir$\Content\DLC\Ash
  • DependencyRootPaths=$GameDir$\Content\DLC\Fujin
  • DependencyRootPaths=$GameDir$\Content\DLC\Sheeva
  • DependencyRootPaths=$GameDir$\Content\DLC\EnvironmentName
  • DependencyRootPaths=$GameDir$\Content\DLC\StoryName
  • DependencyRootPaths=$GameDir$\Content\DLC\GOTY

Here’s the list in just name form:

Joker
ShangTsung
Night wolf
Terminator
Sindel
Spawn
Ash
Fujin
Sheeva

In case anyone’s doubting the authenticity of it, this leak was verified by multiple users right here, and you can even see the game files dissected in the series of images below. In case you have the Nintendo Switch version of the game, here’s how to check it yourself.

 

Again, there’s no guarantee that all the fighters listed above will make it into the Mortal Kombat 11 DLC fighters list, or if there’s more that’ll be added down the line. Nonetheless, seeing Ash from Evil Dead and Joker in the list should be a cause of excitement for some players, I think.

For more on Mortal Kombat 11, and to check out the character reveal trailers, head on over to our Mortal Kombat 11 game hub.

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Sony Opens New “Play This Next” Section on PSN Store, Here’s the First List of Games Included

While Sony has been pushing new games whenever you log in to the PlayStation Network Store, the company has now started a PSN Store new section called “Play This Next,” which spotlights a few famous games (regardless of how old they are), and a bunch of new “can’t-miss” new ones.

According to the banner, Play This Next stands for: “our favorite hidden games and can’t-miss games we think deserve a spot in your PS4 library.” Here’s the first list of games for Play This Next, which we don’t know for now how often will be updated.

There are currently 23 games in the list, which are shown in the image above and listed below.

  • Alien: Isolation – $29.99
  • Bloodborne- $19.99
  • Crimsonland – $13.99
  • Dragonronpa 1+2 Reload – $39.99
  • Darkest Dungeon – $24.99
  • Downwell – $4.99
  • Dragon Quest Builders -$59.99
  • Flywrench – $6.99
  • Gorogoa – $14.99
  • Hellblade: Senua’s Sacrifice – $29.99
  • inFAMOUS Second Son – $19.99
  • Loot Rascals – $14.99
  • Nex Machina – $19.99
  • Owlboy – $24.99
  • Pyre – $19.99
  • Rez Infinite – $29.99
  • STRAFE – $14.00
  • The Evil Within 2 – $59.99
  • The Talos Principle: Deluxe Edition – $48.99
  • The Witness – $39.99
  • Transistor – $19.99
  • What Remains of Edith Finch – $19.99
  • Yoku’s Island Express – $19.99

You can check the list out and buy the games via your browser right here.

We’ve reached out to Sony and asked how often this part of the PSN Store will be updated and when. We’ll update the post if we get a reply.

If you don’t find anything there to your liking, check out today’s PSN Store flash sale.

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2 Months After Launch, Uno Has More Twitch Views Than Anthem

Regardless if you’re a fan of Anthem or not, it’s hard to argue against the fact that BioWare’s first foray into the looter shooter genre has a lot of work that needs to be done in order to make the game viable for a lot of people, and to keep its existing player base happy.

It seems just under two months of the game being released, Anthem viewers on Twitch has dropped significantly. How much so? To the point that UNO, a family card game that’s over 40 years old, has more views! This was brought to our attention by Reddit user Telkorenar who gave a viewer count total for the month of April 2019:

Twitch Views Month of April:

  • Anthem: 469,157 total viewer hours
  • Uno: 543,514 total viewer hours

Over on Twitchtracker, you can compare the two games’ viewership stats, and well, it doesn’t look well for Anthem — especially given that it’s a big, AAA game that’s supposed to have taken the multiplayer world by storm.

Granted, Twitch viewership is the last of BioWare’s concerns right now, but it’s also pretty telling where the game stands currently for not only gamers, but for the Anthem player base as a whole.

Do you think this is an overreaction and that the game is a patch or two away from achieving its potential? Or should BioWare move on and focus on other projects instead? Share your thoughts below in the comments.

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PlayStation Store Flash Sale Now Live and Ends April 22, Here’s the Discounted Games List

While the only sale we got for a few weeks was this Tuesday’s God of War Anniversary sale, Sony has popped a PlayStation Store flash sale and it’s now live!

Check out the list of discounted games for this week’s PlayStation Store flash sale which ends on April 22

Game (61) Price % Off
ACE COMBAT™ 7: SKIES UNKNOWN $35.99 40%
ACE COMBAT™ 7: SKIES UNKNOWN Deluxe Edition $63.74 25%
Almost There: The Platformer $5.99 40%
Assassin’s Creed Odyssey Legacy of the First Blade $14.99 40%
Assassin’s Creed Odyssey Season Pass $23.99 40%
Assassin’s Creed® Odyssey $19.79 67%
Assassin’s Creed® Odyssey Deluxe Edition $26.39 67%
Assassin’s Creed® Odyssey Gold Edition $32.99 67%
Assassin’s Creed® Odyssey Ultimate Edition $39.59 67%
Assassin’s Creed® Origins Season Pass $23.99 40%
Call of Cthulhu® $35.99 40%
Crash Bandicoot™ N. Sane Trilogy $23.99 40%
Creed: Rise to Glory™ $14.99 50%
Drowning $1.79 40%
Genesis Alpha One $17.99 40%
Hello Neighbor $17.99 40%
Hello Neighbor Hide and Seek $17.99 40%
Just Cause 4 – Digital Deluxe Edition $34.99 50%
Just Cause 4 – Gold Edition $44.99 50%
Just Cause 4 – Standard Edition $29.99 50%
Killing Floor 2 $9.89 67%
Killing Floor: Incursion $9.99 50%
Kingdom of Blades $5.99 40%
Life is Strange 2 – Episode 1 $3.99 50%
Masquerada: Songs and Shadows $9.99 50%
Metro Exodus $44.99 25%
Metro Exodus Gold Edition $63.74 25%
Omen of Sorrow $27.49 45%
Planet RIX-13 $2.99 40%
SENRAN KAGURA Burst Re:Newal $27.99 30%
SENRAN KAGURA Burst Re:Newal — Tailor-Made Edition $34.99 30%
Shadow of the Tomb Raider $29.99 50%
Shadow of the Tomb Raider – Croft Edition $44.99 50%
Shadow of the Tomb Raider – Digital Deluxe Edition $34.99 50%
Shadow of the Tomb Raider – Season Pass $17.99 40%
Slime Rancher $11.99 40%
SONIC FORCES Digital Standard Edition $17.99 40%
South Park: The Video Game Collection $31.99 60%
South Park™: The Fractured but Whole™ $14.99 75%
South Park™: The Fractured but Whole™ Gold Edition $22.49 75%
Spyro™ + Crash Remastered Game Bundle $49.49 34%
Spyro™ Reignited Trilogy $29.99 25%
Steel Rats™ $3.99 80%
Steel Rats™ Deluxe Edition $4.79 80%
Stellaris: Console Edition $29.99 25%
Stellaris: Console Edition – Deluxe Edition $44.99 25%
Taiko no Tatsujin: Drum Session! $24.99 50%
The Bridge $1.99 80%
The Elder Scrolls® Online: 14000 Crowns $64.99 35%
The Elder Scrolls® Online: 1500 Crowns $11.99 20%
The Elder Scrolls® Online: 21000 Crowns $89.99 40%
The Elder Scrolls® Online: 3000 Crowns $18.74 25%
The Elder Scrolls® Online: 5500 Crowns $27.99 30%
The Elder Scrolls® Online: Collection $24.99 50%
The LEGO Movie 2 Videogame $27.99 30%
Tom Clancy’s The Division 2 Gold Edition $79.99 20%
Tom Clancy’s The Division 2 Standard Edition $49.79 17%
Tom Clancy’s The Division 2 Ultimate Edition $95.99 20%
Tumblestone $4.99 80%
Vampyr $23.99 60%
Yakuza Kiwami 2 $24.99 50%

Which games are you getting? If Sony does an Easter sale, we’ll be sure to let our readers know.

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The Division 2 Down, New Error Code Bravo-09 Showing Up for Gamers

Update (8/6/2019): A new Bravo 09 issue is affecting The Division 2 gamers, and here’s a possible fix.

While Ubisoft just did a server maintenance for The Division 2 yesterday, it looks like The Division 2 is having issues now — at least on PS4. Currently, The Division 2 down message is showing up as “Bravo-09” for people on PS4.

Here’s the error message that will greet players when they try and log in right now on The Division 2:

Unfortunately, Ubisoft has not acknowledged The Division 2 down message, and people on the official The Division subreddit are baffled given this Bravo-09 error seems to be a new one. While it might mention that PlayStation Network services are unreachable, The Division 2 is the only one affected, and I can confirm firsthand that other games and PSN in general is working normally.

Xbox One and PC users, are you affected as well? If so, share your thoughts in the comments below. Once the servers are working again, we’ll update the post.

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The Division 2 Cosmetics List – Check What You’re Missing Now

One of the good things with The Division 2 being in third-person is that aside from seeing your character do silly actions via emotes, is that whatever cosmetic item you equip in the game, you’ll be able to see it in real time. There are caps, glasses, jackets, and more that players can obtain to stand out from the rest, and make their Agent their own.

If you’re looking for a The Division 2 cosmetics list to help you in your quest to complete everything you can, we’re here to help! Thanks to Reddit user StatmanThunderfist, we have a very comprehensive table of The Division 2 cosmetics list! What’s even better here is, a lot of The Division 2 cosmetics item locations are listed down, too, and is constantly being updated.

Check out The Division 2 cosmetics list (used with permission):

  • “~” denotes that it’s found in lootable containers in the open world
  • “$” denotes it is found through opening an apparel cache or through direct purchase

Hats

Name Set How to Obtain
5.11 Flag Bearer Cap – Blue ~
5.11 Flag Bearer Cap – Camo ~
5.11 Flag Bearer Cap – White ~
Ballistic Helmet – Dark Gray ~
Bandana – Brown ~
Bandana with Headset Reach Clan Level 17
Baseball Cap – DC ~
Baseball Cap with Headphones Reach Clan Level 22
Beanie – Gray ~
Beret – Burgundy ~
Beret with Headset Reach Clan Level 27
Biker Helmet Biker $
Black Tie Hat Black Tie $
Cap – Gray ~
Capitol Police Hat Capitol Police $
Coast Guard Helmet Coast Guard $
DCPD Hat DCPD $
EMS Hat EMS $
Explorer Cap Explorer $
First Responder Helmet First Responder First Responder Pack
Hiking Cap Hiker $
Honor Guard Dress Cap Honor Guard $
Hunter Cap Hunter $
Hyena Helmet Hyena Street Wear Invasion Apparel Cache
JTF Cap JTF $
Military Cap – Camo ~
Mosquito Hat $
Outcast Cap Outcast Work Wear Invasion Apparel Cache
Ranger Hat Park Ranger $
Rider Hat Rider $
Shade Cap $
Ski Mask – Black ~
SWAT Helmet SWAT $
True Sons Cap True Sons Patrol Invasion Apparel Cache
Vintage Hat Vintage $

Glasses

Name Set How to Obtain
Biker Glasses Biker $
Black Tie Glasses Black Tie $
Capitol Police Glasses Capitol Police $
Cycling Glasses $
EMS Glasses EMS $
Grunge Glasses Grunge $
Honor Guard Glasses Honor Guard $
Hunter Glasses Hunter $
JTF Glasses JTF $
Motorcycle Glasses $
Outcast Glasses Outcast Work Wear Invasion Apparel Cache
Ranger Glasses Park Ranger $
Rider Glasses Rider $
Secret Service Glasses Secret Service Battleworn Secret Service Pack
Sunglasses – Light ~
Sunglasses – Light and Round ~
Sunglasses – Metallic ~
Sunglasses – Pilot ~
Sunglasses – Red ~
Sunglasses – Square ~
Sunglasses – Teal ~
Sunglasses – White ~
Sunglasses – Yellow ~
True Sons Glasses True Sons Patrol Invasion Apparel Cache
Vintage Glasses Vintage $

Neck

Name Set How to Obtain
Agent Ward’s Scarf Purchase the Year 1 Pass
Bandana – Green ~
Dog Tags ~
Earpiece – Black ~
Explorer Scarf Explorer $
Hazmat Respirator Capitol Defender Pack
Headset – Green ~
Hiking Scarf Hiker $
Neck Warmer – Brown ~
Outcast Scarf Outcast Work Wear Invasion Apparel Cache
Scarf – Brown Plaid ~
Scarf – Green/Gray ~
Scarf – Yellow/Gray ~
Shemagh – Gray ~
SWAT Brace SWAT $
True Sons Scarf True Sons Patrol Invasion Apparel Cache
Vintage Chains Vintage $

Shirts

Name Set How to Obtain
5.11 Stryke Long Sleeve Shirt – Black ~
5.11 Stryke Long Sleeve Shirt – Brown ~
5.11 Stryke Long Sleeve Shirt – Green ~
Agent Dunne’s Shirt Ubisoft Club
Agent Johnson’s Shirt Ubisoft Club
Agent Ward’s Shirt Purchase the Year 1 Pass
Anorak Jacket $
Army Sweater $
Biker Shirt Biker $
Black Tie Jacket Black Tie $
Button Down – Black ~
Capitol Police Shirt Capitol Police $
City Runner T-shirt Ubisoft Club
Coast Guard Shirt Coast Guard $
Compression Layer – Dark Gray ~
Compression Layer – Gray ~
DC T-shirt – Black ~
DCPD Shirt DCPD $
Denim Jacket – Blue ~
EMS Shirt EMS $
Explorer Shirt Explorer $
First Responder Sweater First Responder First Responder Pack
Grunge Vest Grunge $
Hazmat Shirt Capitol Defender Pack
Henley Shirt $
Hiking Shirt Hiker $
Honor Guard Dress Jacket Honor Guard $
Hooded Sweatshirt $
Hunter Jacket Hunter $
Hyena Tank Top Hyena Street Wear Invasion Apparel Cache
Jacket – Blue ~
JTF Shirt JTF $
Meret T-shirt – Brown ~
Outcast Shirt Outcast Work Wear Invasion Apparel Cache
Plaid Shirt – Blue ~
Plaid Shirt – Red ~
Polo Shirt – Gray ~
Ranger Shirt Park Ranger $
Rider Shirt Rider $
Running Vest $
Secret Service Shirt Secret Service Battleworn Secret Service Pack
SWAT Shirt SWAT $
Tank Top – Black ~
Tank Top and Elbow Pads – Gray ~
True Sons Vest True Sons Patrol Invasion Apparel Cache
V-Neck Elastane – Red ~
Vintage Shirt Vintage $

Pants

Name Set How to Obtain
5.11 Apex Pants – Brown ~
5.11 Apex Pants – Gray ~
5.11 Apex Pants – Green ~
Agent Dunne’s Pants Ubisoft Club
Agent Johnson’s Pants Ubisoft Club
Agent Ward’s Pants Purchase the Year 1 Pass
Biker Pants Biker $
Black Tie Pants Black Tie $
Capitol Police Pants Capitol Police $
Capri Pants – Gray ~
City Runner Pants Ubisoft Club
Coast Guard Pants Coast Guard $
DCPD Pants DCPD $
Denim Long Shorts – Light Wash ~
Denim Shorts – Bleach Wash ~
EMS Pants EMS $
Explorer Pants Explorer $
First Responder Pants First Responder First Responder Pack
Grunge Jeans Grunge $
Hazmat Pants Capitol Defender Pack
Hiking Shorts Hiker $
Honor Guard Dress Pants Honor Guard $
Hunter Pants Hunter $
Hyena Pants Hyena Street Wear Invasion Apparel Cache
Jeans – Dirty Vintage ~
Jeans – Rise Wash Ripped ~
Jogging Pants $
JTF Pants JTF $
Khaki Shorts – Beige ~
Leggings and Shorts – Dark Gray ~
Outcast Pants Outcast Work Wear Invasion Apparel Cache
Ranger Pants Park Ranger $
Rider Pants Rider $
Runner’s Sweatpants – Beige ~
Secret Service Pants Secret Service Battleworn Secret Service Pack
Slacks – Blue ~
SWAT Pants SWAT $
Tactical – Dark Blue ~
Tactical – Dark Green ~
Tactical – Medium Wash ~
True Sons Pants True Sons Patrol Invasion Apparel Cache
Vintage Pants Vintage $
Work Pants $
Work Pants – White ~

Shoes

Name Set How to Obtain
Honor Guard Dress Shoes Honor Guard $
Vintage Boots Vintage $
Outcast Boots Outcast Work Wear Invasion Apparel Cache
Biker Boots Biker $
Capitol Police Boots Capitol Police $
Coast Guard Boots Coast Guard $
DCPD Boots DCPD $
EMS Shoes EMS $
Explorer Boots Explorer $
Rider Boots Rider $
SWAT Boots SWAT $
Hyena Boots Hyena Street Wear Invasion Apparel Cache
Agent Dunne’s Sneakers Ubisoft Club
Agent Johnson’s Sneakers Ubisoft Club
City Runner Sneakers Ubisoft Club
Black Tie Shoes Black Tie $
Grunge Boots Grunge $
High-Top Sneakers $
Hiking Shoes Hiker $
Hunter Boots Hunter $
JTF Boots JTF $
Ranger Boots Park Ranger $
Secret Service Boots Secret Service Battleworn Secret Service Pack
Hazmat Boots Capitol Defender Pack
First Responder Boots First Responder First Responder Pack
True Sons Boots True Sons Patrol Invasion Apparel Cache
Agent Ward’s Boots Purchase the Year 1 Pass
5.11 Cable Hiker Boot – Brown ~
5.11 Cable Hiker Boot – Gray ~
5.11 Speed 3.0 Boot ~
High-top Sneakers – Brown ~
Hiking Boots – Gray ~
Jogging Shoes – Blue ~
Low-top Shoes – Brown ~
Low-top Sneakers – Blue ~
Sneakers – Forest ~
Walking Shoes – Sand ~
Work Boots – Beige ~

Backpack Trophies

Name How to Obtain
American Flag Division 1 Shields – Tier 4
Arm Patch and Dog Tags Random drop from completing the Capitol Building stronghold
Burger Panda Purchase the Year 1 Pass (more information pending)
Capitol Hill Participate in the open beta
Conflict Trophy Reach Conflict level 100
Contaminated Area Collect all 15 Intel Collectibles from the 5 Contaminated Zones
Donut Cat Purchase the Year 1 Pass (more information pending)
DZ East Trophy Enter Thieves’ Den 5 times in any Dark Zone
DZ South Trophy Kill players in Conflict/Rogues or a random drop from the “No Honor” Dark Zone perk in Thieves’ Den
DZ West Trophy Complete activities in DZ West (more information pending)
French Fry Puppy Purchase the Year 1 Pass (more information pending)
Gold Bar Inside the vault in the Bank Headquarters Mission
Hunter’s Axe Open the chest in the White House that requires 8 ivory keys
Lincoln Bust In the cafe alcove in the Lincoln Memorial Mission
Plush Flower Next to the sunflowers upstairs in the Campus
Plush Hippo On the rooftop of the Theater at level 3
Sample Vials Found in the Outcast Stronghold during the underground section
Space Shuttle In the crashed space shuttle in the Air & Space Museum Mission
Speaker’s Gavel Complete the Bank Headquarters Mission
Spray Painted Bobble Head Random drop from the District Union Arena Stronghold
Supply Crate Complete the Dark Zone East Introduction Mission in the open beta
T-Rex Complete the Tidal Basin stronghold
Black T-Rex Complete Tidal Basin on Heroic difficulty
Tiny Skeleton On a medical skeleton in the DCD Headquarters Mission
Tommy the Teddy Bear Preorder bonus for PC players (possible U-Play exclusive?)
Total Control Point Capture Control all checkpoints on your map at the same time
Washington DC Flag Reach commendation level 5

Weapon Skins

Name How to Obtain
Artisan Invasion Apparel Cache
Aurelio $
Canopy $
Concrete $
Creek Invasion Apparel Cache
Daredevil Invasion Apparel Cache
DC Map $
DC Patriot Participate in any beta
Declaration $
Defrost $
Desolate $
Digital – Granite ~
Discord $
First Responder First Responder Pack
Flecktarn – Coastal ~
Glacier Invasion Apparel Cache
Grassland $
Guerilla $
Hazard Complete the ‘Outcast Work Wear’ apparel set
Hokum $
Hornet Invasion Apparel Cache
Industrial $
Jungle – Green ~
Lakebed $
Liberty Division 1 Shields – Tier 1
Madcap Invasion Apparel Cache
Marshland $
Midnight Sky $
Military – Guard Complete the ‘Honor Guard’ apparel set
Mudbank $
Multicam – Atlantic Blue ~
Panther Invasion Apparel Cache
Partisan Invasion Apparel Cache
Prairie $
Retro $
Riverbank $
Sandstone $
Savanna – Dusk ~
Secret Service Battleworn Secret Service Pack
Shattered Glass $
Solid – Admiral ~
Solid – Black ~
Solid – Crimson ~
Solid – Ivory Open the chest in the White House that requires 8 ivory keys
Solid – Purple ~
Solid – Rose ~
Solid – Walnut ~
Splattered $
Style – Vintage Complete the ‘Vintage’ apparel set
Vandal Invasion Apparel Cache

Gear Dye

Name How to Obtain
Bushwood – Green Shoot the orange supply crates around the map
Civilian – Hiker Complete the ‘Hiker’ apparel set
Civilian – Hunter Complete the ‘Hunter’ apparel set
Invasion – Outcasts Complete the ‘Outcast Work Wear’ apparel set
Invasion – True Sons Complete the ‘True Sons Patrol’ apparel set
Military – Guard Complete the ‘Honor Guard’ apparel set
Military – JTF Complete the ‘JTF’ apparel set
Multicam – Atlantic Blue Shoot the orange supply crates around the map
Savanna – Earth Shoot the orange supply crates around the map
Service – Ranger Complete the ‘Park Ranger’ apparel set
Solid – Admiral Shoot the orange supply crates around the map
Solid – Black Shoot the orange supply crates around the map
Solid – Crimson Shoot the orange supply crates around the map
Solid – Ivory Shoot the orange supply crates around the map
Solid – Rose Shoot the orange supply crates around the map
Style – Black Tie Complete the ‘Black Tie’ apparel Set
Style – Grunge Complete the ‘Grunge’ apparel set
Style – Vintage Complete the ‘Vintage’ apparel set
Tigerstripe – Swamp Shoot the orange supply crates around the map
Tigerstripe – Urban Shoot the orange supply crates around the map

Masks

Name How to Obtain
Black Tusk Commander Mask Invasion Apparel Cache
Black Tusk Heavy Visor Complete ‘Outcast Work Wear’, ‘True Sons Patrol’, and Hyena Street Wear’ apparel sets
Crimson Mask View Here
Cross Mask View Here
Death Mask View Here
Demon Mask View Here
Diamond Mask View Here
Ghost Mask View Here
Ghoul Mask View Here
Midas Mask View Here
Phantom Mask View Here
Revenant Mask View Here
Spectre Mask View Here
Wraith Mask View Here

The things missing so far are arm patches, emotes, and tattoos. The poster also says a few items are confirmed missing “such as all 5 available outfits (three from specializations, one WW1 outfit, and the Black Tusk outfit), Some of the items missing from preorder bonuses, and some of the items missing from finishing shields in The Division 1 (agent outfit).”

We’ll be updating the list as the community fills it up, so make sure to bookmark this post.

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Here Are the Last Battlefield 5 Italian Soldier Skins Unearthed via the Game Files

If you’re a regular reader on MP1st, chances are you’re used to seeing Battlefield 5 leaks posted on the site. We’ve had French soldier skins leaked, Elite skins, and even Italian soldier skins revealed ahead of official release.

Today, another set of Battlefield 5 Italian soldier skins have been unearthed, and this seems to be the final set. Once again found by Battlefield 5 dataminer temporyal, check out the two Battlefield 5 Italian soldier skins below, which have been mixed and matched with other assets in order to finish the look.

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As almost usual right now the torso cloth below the belts is a mix of Photoshop (Cavelleria) and assets from other sets (Parà) to counter u/nielsvaes and his black magic (or “cloth simulation” as he trivializes it) so you don’t have to see a boring hole.

I’ve posted a comparison on Twitter so you can grasp the concept – expect these smaller parts to look way better at release (whenever that will be…).

Now we have seen all six Italian soldier sets (Ruvido & Specialè from the Armory, Alpini & Nachtigall in my previous posts) and there is just one unreleased french set left to do.

Rumor has it that both binoculars are just placeholders and will be swapped for gas masks in one of the next patches. 😉

If you’re not that interested in character skins, don’t forget that DICE has rolled out Grind, which is a new game mode for Battlefield 5, out today and it’ll be up for a limited time.

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