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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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Dead by Daylight Endgame Collapse Introduced, Check Out How It Works in New Trailer

If you’re a Dead by Daylight player, you’re in for some good news. Developer Behaviour Interactive is introducing the Dead by Daylight endgame collapse, which should make matches be less frustrating for (almost) everyone involved.

In order to improve the overall trials gameplay experience, we are introducing the Endgame Collapse, a new phase that pushes all lingering Survivors to escape before being claimed by The Entity. The Endgame Phase will raise the stakes, urging The Killers and Survivors to make tough decisions while under the pressure of a timer.

Yep, this should help playing as the killer be more enjoyable, no? Granted, it should have been implemented into the game way earlier, but at least it’s in the game now.

Dead by Daylight is a multiplayer horror survival game where players are pitted 1v4 against a killer (also player controller). Released for PCs back in 2016, it was released on the PS4 and Xbox One in 2017, and will be released later this year for the Nintendo Switch.

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Mortal Kombat 11 Launch Trailer Gives a Briefer on What the Story Is About, Hear the Theme Song Remixed

Mortal Kombat 11 is almost upon us! And you know what that means! It’s Mortal Kombat 11 launch trailer time! If you’re curious what the Mortal Kombat 11 story is about, the trailer gives us a brief overview of what to expect, and best thing of all? It’s backed by a super familiar tune!

Remember that “Mortal Kombaaaat!” techno song popularized in the ’90s? It’s back, and it’s remixed by international DH Dimitri Vegas and 2WEI. Check the trailer and tunes below.

In the trailer, Kronika, the Keeper of Time, has signaled for a new era to begin as she tries to rewind time to its beginning and restart history. In order to restore balance to the realms, players must take on the role of numerous fighters from different eras, culminating in the ultimate generational clash as current characters collide with their past selves. The launch trailer features both cinematic story moments coupled with crushing gameplay showcasing the growing roster of confirmed playable fighters in Mortal Kombat 11, including Scorpion, Raiden, Sub-Zero, Sonya Blade, Skarlet, Baraka, Geras, Kano, D’Vorah, Kabal, Jade, Johnny Cage, Cassie Cage, Erron Black, Jacqui Briggs, Kotal Kahn, Noob Saibot, Liu Kang, Kung Lao, Jax Briggs, Cetrion, The Kollector, Kitana and Shao Kahn.

Mortal Kombat 11 is set to punch its way out this April 23 on the PS4, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch and PC.

Don’t forget that a lot of the game’s modes will require that you’re connected to the internet. Stay tuned to our review of the fighting game hitting the site soon.

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The Division 2 Maintenance Schedule for Today Listed, Along With Today’s Patch Notes

While Ubisoft just took down the servers for The Division 2 earlier this week for planned maintenance, it seems the publisher is doing it again today. Starting in a few minutes is today’s The Division 2 maintenance, and it’ll once again last for three hours.

The Division 2 servers will be down for maintenance on Thursday, April 18 at 09:30 AM CEST / 03:30 AM EDT / 12:30 AM PDT, and estimated downtime is for three hours.

Below are the patch notes players should expect to be implemented in the game once the servers are back up.

Patch Notes:

  • Fixed an issue where players were able to receive unlimited Snitch heroic bounties.
  • Fixed another issue where players were stuck after being revived while having a DoT state active.
  • Fixed other issues relating to players being stuck after revival.
  • Lowered NPC damage and health above normal difficulty.
  • Increased variety of NPCs spawned at higher difficulty levels.
  • Difficulty has been significantly decreased in Hard, moderately reduced in Challenge, and barely reduced in Heroic.
  • Fixed an issue related to Elite NPC aggressiveness in Heroic / Alert Level 4.
  • Reduced the damage output of Named bosses.

For more on The Division 2, make sure to read up on the upcoming PvP changes Ubisoft Massive has planned. The dev team has also announced that the title update that will bring The Division 2 to 3.0 has been pushed back to May, which means the game’s first-ever Raid has been delayed too.

Source: Ubisoft forums

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New Metal Slug Game Coming to Consoles and Neo Geo According to SNK

Remember Metal Slug? The cartoon-y Contra-esque shoot-’em-up from SNK? If you’re looking for a new Metal Slug game, well, you’re about to get your wish! SNK has confirmed that a new Metal Slug game is indeed headed to consoles, and Neo Geo versions 2 and 3!

Note that this is a new Metal Slug game and not the same ones that are released for mobile (woo-hoo!). It’s unspecific which consoles will be getting this new Metal Slug title, but I’d guess the PS4 and Xbox One are good bets, and possibly the Nintendo Switch.

This is good news for those who prefer co-op rather than head-on multiplayer, and the games are almost always so damn fun.

For reference, the last major Metal Slug game released was Metal Gear 7 released way back in 2009 for the Nintendo DS. The PS4 and Xbox did get Metal Slug XX, though that’s a revised version of Metal Gear 7 than a new game altogether.

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Xbox One S All Digital Announced, Here Are the Details

If you’re not thinking of buying a PS5 or the next-gen Xbox anytime soon, or just want a new Xbox One, then this might be up your alley — provided you buy your games digitally. Microsoft has announced the Xbox One S All Digital edition, which is, as you guessed it, purely digital (ie: no disc drive), though it will come with a 1TB HDD.

The Xbox One S All Digital costs $249.99, and will be out this May 7, 2019. It’ll be bundled with three games: Minecraft, Forza Horizon 3, and Sea of Thieves. Check out the announcement trailer below.

In addition to the bundled games, Microsoft mentions that the Xbox One S All Digital Edition will come with a special offer for the Xbox Game Pass, though with the Xbox Game Pass Ultimate already announced, you might want to hold off on that.

Given how almost every game and gamer is connected to the internet these days, shifting to an all digital platform might make sense to some.

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The Division 2 Upcoming PvP Changes Outlined in Latest State of the Game

Earlier today, Ubisoft did another State of the Game livestream for The Division 2. While we already know that the big 3.0 update has been delayed to sometime in May, the developers over at Ubisoft Massive still talked a lot about The Division 2 upcoming PvP changes they’re planning to implement.

Thanks to Reddit user JokerUnique, we have this week’s State of the Game summary! Note that the changes below are being tested on the PTS (Public Test Server) on PC, and will only apply to PvP content, which includes the Dark Zone.

Normalization Changes

These are the changes they are planning for the Normalization that will be tested out on the PTS.

These changes are ONLY for PVP content and it will apply to Conflict, Normalized Dark Zone and Occupied Dark Zone.

Normalizing mechanics

  • The Equipment and weapons will be normalized to GS 500 (even if your GS is higher)
  • That also means, that they are no longer normalizing for a middle ground, but they are respecting the rolls on your gear. That means when you had an item with a very high crit chance roll, it will be like that in normalized content.
  • Skill Power will also be respected and when the mods are active in PVE, they will also be active in normalized content.

 

Global PVP Modifiers

  • The PVP damage modifier will be reduced from 70% to 40% and that will bring the Time to Kill down to what you experience in PVE. This way, you have more time to react.
  • The Skill Damage modifier will be increased from 20% to 25%, so that should make your skills more effective.
  • Overall the encounters should last longer overall and the skills should be more useful.

 

Occupied Dark Zone PVP Modifiers

  • They have also added a specific ODZ PVP damage modifier
  • Currently it sits at 40% – same as the normalized DZ – but they have the ability to specifically fine-tune the ODZ depending on how things change.
  • That should also help to lower the Time To Kill in the ODZ

 

PVP Modifiers for Weapon Archetypes

  • They will add specific PVP modifiers for specific weapon types.
  • For example, they can specifically buff the Assault Rifle in PVP now.
  • That also enables for specific PVP balancing, because the damage of the weapon is overwritten by the PVP Modifiers when you enter PVP content.

 

Hip fire Changes

  • In PVP content you will not be able to crit when you hip-fire
  • In PVE it behaves as it is now.

 


Dark Zone

Loot Changes

  • NDZ and ODZ will drop less clean loot and more contaminated loot, they want players to engage in the Loot Extraction – loop.
  • Named bosses guarantee contaminated loot and higher leveled landmark bosses have the ability to drop multiple items.

 

Landmark Cooldown

  • Landmarks got a cooldown once they are cleared before they become activate again (about a minute)
  • That should also encourage more player movement and not just farming the same Landmark.

 

Dark Zone NPC Balancing

  • The NPCs in the Dark Zone will be less lethal, but they will also have more armor.

 

Rogue Loop Changes

  • They removed the Rogue Cooldown when you die
  • The Rogue-Toggle cooldown will stay, so you will not be able to spam that.
  • Dark Zone Perk was also changed that it will no longer reduce the Rogue Timer cooldown, but you will lose less XP when you die as a rogue agent.

 

Dark Zone Pouch increased

  • You will be able to carry more Contaminated items.
  • Default is 6 items per bag
  • The Character Perks were also changed – The Tier 1 Perk will increase the bag-size to 8
  • The Dark Zone Perk will increase the bag-size to 10 in total.

 

Preventing Empty Dark Zones

  • They plan multiple changes to “guarantee” that you encounter 12 players in a Dark Zone instance.
  • They are reducing the amount of Dark Zone Brackets to 2. Everyone below Character Level 30 and everybody in Endgame.
  • Not all changes will be implemented with Title Update 3 – there is more in the queue down the line.

 

Player Count increase in DZ is not planned

  • First they are implementing the changes that the player count per Dark Zone Instance is 12 because that is already a completely different experience than what it is now.
  • But they know it is empty now and they want to adress that.

 

Occupied Dark Zone changes

  • The ODZ specific damage modifier was already mentioned
  • They also lower the XP loss when you die in the ODZ

 

GS 515 Items will drop in the Dark Zone

  • In endgame Dark Zone you will be able to get GS 515 items.

 

I want to start off by saying the raid will drop the highest gear score (TBA), not the Dark Zones. As we’ve been transparent with our thoughts and decisions up until this point, we will continue to do so going forward. While we do want to experiment with Dark Zone rewards, we’re taking everyone’s feedback into account. It’s still super early and we want to see how the content and looting plays on live. That’s not to say things cannot be tweaked.

=> Official Forum

 

Thieves Den Changes

  • When you get the special ammo there, you are now allowed to weapon swap.
  • There are also more changes panned to the Thieves Den to make it more attractive – but no further details were given.

 

Future Changes to the Occupied Dark Zone

These changes are planned, but they will not be implemented with Title Update 3

  • Rogue and Manhunt Loop will be added to the ODZ (no grey rogues)
  • The NPC-Patrols will also be lowered and more or less limited to the Landmarks so that it does not have such a big impact on PVP.

 


Conflict

UI Change

  • The UI will now display the real value of the armor and not a standard value. So when a player has a ton of armor, you will see that displayed accordingly.

 

Boost Change

  • The Boosts (damage and armor) that become active over the course of a match will be lowered by 50%. They should have an impact but not that big as it is now.

 

Synchronizing Team Spawns

  • The chance that you spawn with a teammate is increased so that you don’t just spawn alone and die

 

Conflict NPC will be more Visible

  • There is an NPC beneath the helicopter in front of the Base of Operation where you can matchmake for conflict. They will make that NPC more visible.

 

Skill Cooldown Respected

  • The Skill cooldown will be respected now after you die.
  • So when the skill was on cooldown, it will stay on cooldown when you respawn.
  • That should also lower the skill-spam

 


Exotic / Talents / Gear

These are some general explanations about their philosophy around the Exotics, the Gear and the Talent design and balancing.

Exotics

  • Exotic should feel special
  • They don’t have to do the most damage, they should also promote a fun and unique playstyle that does not have to be the most effective one.
  • They are not always centered around raw DPS
  • But that being said – they still buff the damage of the exotics across the board.
  • Pestilence will be buffed specifically and it will also get even more effective in PVP.

 

”Just buff everything”

  • We are in the process of aligning the game
  • But there is only so high you can go and that causes issues when you add new World Tiers for example.
  • So at the moment they are aligning the items, the activities and the talents so that it is fun to play and then they go from there.
  • They know that nerfing items is not popular, but it also makes things more diverse.

 

Talent Changes

These are the changes that are currently tested on the PTS.

The old values are in ()

 

Unhinged

  • Damage bonus reduced to 20% (25%) / Handling reduced to 25% (35%)

 

Strained

  • Missing armor requirement increased to 10% (5%)

 

Frency

  • PVE reloading weapon from empty grants 20% (25%) weapon damage and 15% (35%) rate of fire for 3 (7) seconds
  • PVP 15% (25%) Weapon Damage 15% (25%) Rate of fire for 3 (7) Seconds

 

Preservation

  • PVE Killing an enemy repairs 10% (5%) armor over 5 (3) seconds – headshots improve the repair to 20% (10%)
  • PVP 5% armor over 3 seconds – headshots to 15%
  • Requires 7 defense attributes

 

Spike

  • Headshot kills grant 35% (25%) Skill Damage for 20 (10) Seconds
  • Requires 5 (3) utility attributes

 

Reformation

  • Headshot kills increase skill repair and healing by 15% (25%) for 20 (25) seconds
  • Requires 9 Utility attributes

 

Safeguard

  • Reduce healing bonus to 50% (75%) – reduced duration to 5 (7) seconds
  • Less than 4 (5) offensive attributes

 

Clutch

  • Increased health gained per critical hit to 20% (15%) reduced armor gained per critical hit to 1% (2%)

 

Surgical

  • Reduce critical hit chance bonus from 8% to 5%

 

Spotter

  • Increased weapon damage to pulsed targets to +20% (10%)
  • Increased requirements to 5 (3) utility attributes

 

Kneecap

  • Shooting an enemy in the legs has a 15% (10%) chance to apply bleed

 

Entrench

  • Headshots from cover repair armor increased to 10% (5%) of your armor.

     

Patience

  • After being in cover for 5 seconds, armor repairs by 5% every 1 (3) second (requires 9 (5) defensive attributes)

     

Unbreakable

  • PVE: 70% (25%) of max armor is repaired when your armor is depleted. Armor kits used within the next 7 (5) seconds are not consumed.
  • PVP it is 25% (15%) of max armor and 7 (5) Seconds.
  • Requires 11 defensive attributes

     

Bloodsucker

  • PVE: Depleting enemies armor adds a stack of 25% (20%) armor bonus for 10 (20) seconds, max stack is increased to 6 (5)
  • PVP: 20% armor bonus for 5 seconds, max stack of 5
  • Requires 11 defensive attributes

     

Berserk

  • PVE: the 10% weapon damage for every 20% (10%) max armor depleted
  • Requires 11 offensive attributes and AR LMG or SMG equipped

     

Bloodlust

  • PVE: Swapping weapons within 3 seconds of a kill grants 35% (25%) weapon damage for 5 (10) seconds
  • PVP: 20% Weapon damage for 5 seconds

     

Used to require

  • Requires 9 offensive attributes now

     

Blacksmith

  • Killing an enemy with your sidearm repairs 50% (25%) of your armor can occur once every 15 (10) seconds.
  • Require 11 defensive attributes

 

Critical

  • Reduce critical hit damage bonus from 8% to 5%

 


NPC Changes

While these are some drastic changes in some cases, they are also changing the health of NPCs – so just because you need some of the talents to be effective in heroic difficulty now – they are not necessarily mandatory in the new big picture and the new balancing.

 


Other quality of life changes

  • Players can toggle displaying personal and group loot drops now
  • Text chat will now lose focus after sending a message
  • Group tab will be populated with all raid members

No word yet on when we’ll see these changes implemented in the game, but once we do, we’ll let our readers know.

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Mortal Kombat 11 Online Connection Required to Unlock Gear, Access Krypt, Tower of Time and Even Achievements

We’re just a few days away from Mortal Kombat 11’s release, and if you’re planning on picking it up but don’t have a stable internet connection, or planning to play it offline, you might want to read this bit first.

A NetherRealm Studios employee revealed via Twitter (tweet has since been pulled) that certain parts of the game will be inaccessible if you’re not connected to the internet. While this doesn’t mean that a Mortal Kombat 11 online connection is required to play the game, prepare to not be able to unlock gear and play certain modes.

Fortunately for us, the ResetEra member Tyaren has been able to verify this info via an early copy, and even after applying the day one patch, certain modes are still unavailable offline according to him. Currently the modes and stuff that you won’t be able to access without an internet connection in Mortal Kombat 11 are: The Krypt, Towers of Time, earn gear, and even earn Achievements/Trophies!

While some might argue that the Tower of Time has always been an online-only mode, don’t forget that Injustice 2 — which was also developed by NetherRealm — had the Multiverse mode that allowed players to earn gear and play it offline.

Is this a big deal for you? Or is your preferred gaming platform of choice that this is a non-issue? Let us know your thoughts in the comments below.

In other Mortal Kombat 11 news, check out the latest gameplay trailer featuring Shao Khan right here.

Source: ResetEra

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The Last of Us 2 Ending Has Been Shot Says Naughty Dog

While we haven’t heard anything regarding The Last of Us Part II in a while, Naughty Dog VP and writer/director of The Last of Us Part II, Neil Druckmann, has confirmed that shooting the game’s end scene has been completed.

This was confirmed by Druckmann himself over on Twitter, where he posted a shot of the of script with the words “The End” at the, uh, end.

Mind you, Naughty Dog saying they completed The Last of Us 2 ending doesn’t mean development on the game is done. We don’t know if they’re shooting scenes in order, how long development will be, bug testing and more. Add in that the game has a multiplayer mode, and well, you can see how this is no guarantee that we’ll see The Last of Us 2 out this year.

Having said that though, remember that The Last of Us Part II did appear on PSN’s “Coming Soon” tab under other titles released in 2019, so anything’s possible.

Will The Last of Us 2 make it out in 2019? I sure hope so. Do you think it will or will Sony push this to 2020 as the console’s last “big” game before the PS5 is released?

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Anthem Duplicate Vinyl Is Rotated 45 Degrees, Changed Color & Is Tagged as Uncommon & Different, Check the Image Out

It’s hard to dispute that even close to two months after launch, Anthem isn’t in a very good spot right now. The community is not happy with where the game is, and how the loot system works, and it seems one issue keeps cropping up one after another.

Well, it looks like yet another thing to gripe about has arisen today. Over on the Anthem subreddit, user Ryknor started a thread titled “Laziness over 9000!!!” which is a dig at the BioWare devs being lazy when it comes to the game’s cosmetics. Jokingly, the poster comments on how to make a good vinyl — what Anthem calls its cosmetic visual overlays — is to just rotate the icon a few degrees, change its color and call it a day. Unfortunately, that’s exactly what BioWare did for this Anthem duplicate vinyl! Below, you’ll see the decal “Rattle and Bite” side by side with the “End Times” decal, and well, I’ll let you decide how different these two “Uncommon” Anthem vinyls are.

I don’t know about you, but this Anthem vinyl should just be one and the same, right? That said, I’m not a developer, so what do I know.

Do you think this is a cause for concern, or just overreaction on the community’s end? Sound off and let us know in the comments below.

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Microsoft Announces Xbox Game Pass Ultimate, Combo of Xbox Live Gold and Game Pass

If you’re planning to re-up your subscription to Xbox Live, you might want to consider going for the Xbox Game Pass Ultimate. It’s Microsoft’s new two-in-one Xbox Live Gold and Game Pass subscription that lets you play online, and will net you to access to over a hundred games for a single price!

Priced at $14.99, Xbox Game Pass Ultimate has no definite release date yet other than “later this year.” Here’s some key questions answered by Microsoft’s FAQ about it:

With E3 right around the corner, and Microsoft confirming it’ll be holding a press conference, maybe the release date will be announced then? Yep, that sounds likely.

This is honestly not a bad deal, and I wouldn’t be surprised if other companies follow suit.

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Mortal Kombat 11 Shao Khan Gameplay Trailer Shows You What You Get for Pre-Ordering

Today, Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment has revealed new gameplay for Mortal Kombat 11, and it’s none other than for the mighty evil emperor Shao Khan! Shao Khan is available at launch for those who pre-order the game, and what better way to entice people than to showcase the character in this new Mortal Kombat 11 Shao Khan gameplay reveal!

Shao Kahn, the unchallenged and arrogant Emperor of Outworld ruthlessly controls his realm. With a lust for power driving him from one conquest to the next, Shao Kahn relentlessly pursues the expansion of his empire using his influence and sheer strength to ensure victory.

You can check out the rest of the character reveal trailers in our Mortal Kombat 11 game hub.

The current confirmed roster so far includes: s Scorpion, Raiden, Sub-Zero, Sonya Blade, Skarlet, Baraka, Geras, Kano, D’Vorah, Kabal, Jade, Johnny Cage, Cassie Cage, Erron Black, Jacqui Briggs, Kotal Kahn, Noob Saibot, Liu Kang, Kung Lao, Jax Briggs, Cetrion, The Kollector, Kitana and Shao Kahn.

Mortal Kombat 11 will be available next week on April 12 for the PS4, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, and PC.

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Battlefield 5 New Game Mode Release Date Set for Tomorrow, Here’s Everything You Need to Know About Grind

Remember when we reported that a few new game modes will be coming to Battlefield 5, and one of them — called “Grind” — is set for tomorrow! Today, DICE has blown the lid wide open when it comes to Grind, and we’re here to help you get to grips with the new game mode.

According to DICE, the Battlefield 5 new game mode release date is set for Thursday, though it’ll only be available from April 18 to April 24. Grind will be available on four maps: Devastation, Rotterdam, Twisted Steel, and Narvik!

Here’s how to play Grind and how the map is laid out for the game mode (via Battlefield forums):

How to Play Grind
Two opposing teams of 32 compete to capture and hold three flags in this tight variant of Conquest mode, until they exhaust the enemy team’s Respawn Tickets. Your team must fight objective to objective, working to gain control of three key locations across each of the four maps.

Grind is set up on versions of the Narvik, Rotterdam, Devastation, and Twisted Steel maps. Each map is different, but all feature two teams total, three flags to fight over, spawns on team flags, and with a focus on tight, intense infantry combat. Let’s dig in to each map.

Narvik

Grind’s version of Narvik focuses on the railway, with the two uncaps at each end. Capture objectives at each end of the train tracks, with B in the middle.

Rotterdam

Rotterdam, reimagined for Grind, also has a focus on the railway – with combat above, below, and to the sides of it. The derailed, defunct train cars will be hotspots for intense engagement with the enemy.

Devastation

Starting on opposite sides of the church, each team will have an opportunity to capture an objective on their side before heading into the close-quarter combat within the church in Grind’s version of Devastation. Fortifications and Resupply Points will be key.

Twisted Steel

Railways are great settings for Grind, as they keep the gameplay linear, focusing the combat in the middle. Twisted Steel’s redesign for Grind is very tight, and you’ll have plenty of close-quarter combat between the cover points on the rail-bridge.

Once the new game mode is out, we’ll let our readers know.

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Call of Duty: Black Ops 4 Game Settings Update Today Adds Free Arsenal Sandstorm Map, Deathmatch Domination & More

Treyarch has once again released a new Call of Duty: Black Ops 4 game settings update today, and this server-side update includes a new alternate weather map called Arsenal Sandstorm! Not only that, but there’s also a new game mode coming to PS4 that might be everyone’s cup of tea given how it’ll let you get scorestreaks easier in Domination!

Here’s the full patch notes for the Black Ops 4 game settings update today (via Reddit):

Arsenal Sandstorm

Hot on the heels of Contraband Hurricane, Arsenal Sandstorm is our most intricate map makeover yet in Black Ops 4. Players will need to adapt their playstyles to waves of sand sweeping across the environment, with limited visibility throughout the facility encouraging shorter-ranged engagements. We’re excited to see how player strategies will evolve on Arsenal Sandstorm, now in rotation on all platforms.

Deathmatch Domination Debuts on PS4

If you’ve ever wished your team could play the objective in Domination even if they’re just there for the streaks, we’ve got great news. Introducing Deathmatch Domination on PS4, a first-of-its-kind mode for the Black Opsseries. In this new take on Domination, teams now have two ways to earn points toward the score limit: by capturing objectives, and by earning kills throughout the match. No matter how you play, you’ll be playing for the team. Get out there and let us know what you think in the comments.

Infected Now Live on All Platforms

Infected is now live in Multiplayer on all platforms! We’ve also made some improvements to gameplay and stability, including the addition of 10 seconds to the game clock instead of 30 when a Survivor becomes infected, to help keep matches from running longer than intended. Check out the patch notes below for what’s new, and if you’re an Infected newbie, be sure to get familiar with the preset Survivor classes so you’re ready to hit the ground running… for your life.

We’ve also made additional updates across all modes since our last community update, including weapon tuning to the Rampart and KN-57, an extension to the final Collapse timing in Blackout’s Alcatraz map, and more. Read on for the full list of what’s new:

All Platforms:

MULTIPLAYER

  • Maps
    • Arsenal Sandstorm
      • Free alternate-weather version of Arsenal in rotation today on all platforms.
  • Game Modes
    • Infected
      • When a Survivor becomes infected, 10 seconds will now be added to the game clock instead of 30.
      • General stability fixes for Infected.
  • Weapon Tuning
    • Rampart 17
      • Increased ADS-in speed.
    • KN-57
      • Slightly reduced recoil.
      • Increased ADS-in speed.
      • Quickdraw: Increased ADS-in speed.

WORLD LEAGUE HUB

  • Statistics
    • Choosing Fresh Start will no longer clear World League Hub stats.

BLACKOUT

  • Alcatraz
    • Increased the final Collapse time from 60 seconds to 120 seconds.
  • Weapon Tuning
    • Rampart 17
      • Increased ADS-in speed.
    • KN-57
      • Slightly reduced recoil.

ZOMBIES

  • Weapon Tuning
    • Rampart 17
      • Increased ADS-in speed.
    • KN-57
      • Slightly reduced recoil.
      • Increased ADS-in speed.
      • Quickdraw: Increased ADS-in speed.

PS4:

MULTIPLAYER

  • Game Modes
    • Deathmatch Domination
      • Added as new Featured Playlist on PS4.
      • Teams have two ways to earn points toward the round score limit: capturing objectives and earning kills.
      • Addressed an issue where Medals were not displaying properly.
  • Featured Playlists
    • Barebones Moshpit, Infected, Stockpile, and Mercenary Deathmatch Moshpit join Deathmatch Domination in the Featured category this week.

Xbox One and PC:

MULTIPLAYER

Infected

  • Infected added as Featured Playlist on PS4.
  • Players are divided into two teams: Survivors vs. Infected, with one player randomly selected as the first Infected.
  • Infected players hunt down the Survivors and attack them to spread their disease, converting their victims into members of the Infected team.
  • Survivors choose from preset classes and kill/avoid the Infected throughout the match.
  • Survivors win by having at least one surviving member when the timer runs out. Infected team wins by infecting every Survivor in the map before time runs out.
  • Infected team can respawn an infinite number of times. Survivors have one life before they become Infected.
  • Timer resets every time a Survivor falls victim to the Infected team, or when a Survivor becomes Infected via suicide.
  • Preset classes for Survivors include:
    • Scrapper
      • Primary Weapon: Cordite w/ Laser Sight and Extended Mags
      • Secondary Weapon: Mozu w/ High Caliber
      • Equipment: Concussion
      • Perks: Gung-Ho, Lightweight, Dexterity
      • Wildcard: Perk 2 Gluttony
    • Impaler
      • Primary Weapon: VAPR-XKG w/ ELO and Bayonet
      • Secondary Weapon: Strife
      • Equipment: Molotov
      • Perks: Scavenger, Dexterity, Dead Silence
      • Wildcard: Primary Operator Mod
    • Lead Spitter
      • Primary Weapon: Titan w/ Reflex, Stock, and Quickdraw
      • Secondary Weapon: RK 7 Garrison
      • Equipment: Frag
      • Perks: Skulker, Dexterity, and Team Link
      • Wildcard: Perk 2 Greed
    • Perforator
      • Primary Weapon: ABR 223 w/ Suppressor, Quickdraw, and Extended Mags
      • Secondary Weapon: Strife
      • Equipment: Molotov
      • Perks: Scavenger, Skulker, and Dead Silence
      • Wildcard: Primary Gunfighter 1
    • Meat Bagger
      • Primary Weapon: Mozu w/ Speed Loader and Quickdraw
      • Secondary Weapon: MOG 12 w/ Quickdraw
      • Equipment: Concussion
      • Perks: Scavenger, Dexterity, and Team Link
      • Wildcard: Underkill
    • Headhunter
      • Primary Weapon: Paladin HB50 w/ High Caliber and Stabilizer
      • Secondary Weapon: MOG 12 w/ Long Barrel and Barrel Choke
      • Equipment: None
      • Perks: Dexterity, Skulker, and Tracker
      • Wildcard: Perk 2 Greed

Featured Playlists

  • Xbox One
    • Infected, Barebones Moshpit, Stockpile, Mercenary Deathmatch Moshpit, and Half-Off Heist added to the Featured category this week.
  • PC
    • Infected, Barebones Moshpit, and Stockpile added to the Featured category this week.

PC:

MULTIPLAYER

  • Core Playlist Updates
    • Team Deathmatch
    • Search & Destroy
    • Mercenary Deathmatch Moshpit
      • Team Deathmatch
      • Kill Confirmed
    • Objective Moshpit
      • Control
      • Hardpoint
      • Domination
      • Safeguard
    • Lone Wolf Moshpit
      • Free For All
      • One In The Chamber
      • Gun Game
      • Heist
  • Match Start Requirements
    • Reduced Mercenary Deathmatch Moshpit match start requirements from 10 players to 8.
    • Reduced Hardcore Deathmatch Moshpit match start requirements from 10 players to 8.
    • Reduced Objective Moshpit match start requirements from 8 players to 6.
    • Reduced Hardcore Objective Moshpit match start requirements from 8 players to 6.

BLACKOUT

  • Match Start Requirements
    • Reduced match start requirements from 100 players to 80 in current and future Blackout modes when applicable.

You can check out all of our Black Ops 4 news and stories on the Black Ops 4 game hub.

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The Division 2 Title Update 3 Delayed to May, Ubisoft Doing More Testing and Balancing

While we just got a The Division 2 patch yesterday, some people might be looking forward to the next big title update that brings The Division 2 to 3.0. More importantly than the number, the looter shooter’s first Raid has been pushed back, and there’s no specific release date yet.

In a new post on the game’s official website, Ubisoft has explained the reasoning behind The Division 2 title update 3 delayed release. It’s nothing sinister, rather, the studio is doing further testing and balancing in order to make sure Operation Dark Hours is properly balanced.

Here’s the complete letter Ubisoft penned to The Division 2 fans:

Agents!

The reception for The Division 2 Title Update 2 and Tidal Basin has been generally positive, but we have also received a lot of feedback for improvements from our forums, Reddit, Twitter, and elsewhere.

In order to fine-tune the balance of our game and to ensure the best possible player experience for everyone, we have decided to move the release of Title Update 3—including Operation Dark Hours, our 8-player Raid—from April 25 to May 2019. The final release date of Title Update 3 will be based on results from further testing and balancing of the game. Operation Dark Hours will be your biggest challenge to date, and we want to make sure that we’ve properly tested the large amount of balance changes that are coming to both PvE and PvP and listen to your feedback about the changes before introducing the raid.

The Division 2 is a live game, and the team is committed to improve the quality of all upcoming updates. As announced on State of the Game last week, we are opening a Public Test Server (PTS) for The Division 2 on PC to test further updates and balance changes before they are released. The plan is to structure the PTS in phases, each lasting a few days and focusing on a specific part of the game. We will have surveys and dedicated forum threads (together with our traditional general and technical issues forums) to cover these topics.

The PTS will be available through Uplay to anyone who owns The Division 2 on PC. Starting on Wednesday, April 17, players will be able to try out the new features and fixes coming with Title Update 3. Access to the Raid will not be part of the PTS, so as to ensure the entire community is able to discover it and compete at the same time upon release. We will announce the exact schedule of the Public Test Server and its phases over the next few days.

We thank you all for your patience, and hope you are as excited as we are for the future of The Division 2. Your passion, your support, and all your feedback are incredibly appreciated, and we want to keep working with you, our community, to make the game an even better experience.

Thank you again, Agents, and see you in Washington, D.C.

/The Division Team

I can’t say I blame the devs for doing this. Sure, it’s a hassle for those who want more content to run through ASAP, but I’d rather get a well balanced experience than something pushed out just for the sake of appeasing those who want new content ASAP.

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Capcom Home Arcade Announced in New Trailer, Includes 16 Games and Here Are the Details

Yesterday’s new announcement from Capcom didn’t turn out to be a new game, but rather, it’s a new hardware! Capitalizing on the retro craze, the company has announced the Capcom Home Arcade, which is a plug and play hardware that houses Capcom arcade classics!

No actual price has been announced but we know the games list, what it looks like, and even its measurements! It’s set to launch this October 25, 2019, and is being made in conjunction with Koch Media.

capcom home arcade

  • 1994
  • Aliens vs. Predator
  • Armored Warriors
  • Capcom Sports Club
  • Captain Commando
  • Cyberbots
  • Darkstalkers
  • ECO Fighters
  • Final Fight
  • Ghouls ‘n Ghosts
  • Gigawing
  • Mega Man the Power Battle
  • Progear
  • Street Fighter II Hyper Fighting
  • Strider
  • Super Puzzle Fighter II Turbo

Official measurements and how it plays:

Again, no price is available yet, so I’m kinda unsure how to feel about this. While I do love me some gaming nostalgia goodness, the fact that it only has 16 games and there’s no mention of online multiplayer (Wi-FI is referred to as being used to upload scores to a leaderboard) is a bit of a weird move.

We’ll wait for more details but what do you think of this so far? What price point do you want to see this hit in order to be worth it?

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Sony Believes PS5 Price Will Be “Appealing to Gamers” Given Its Advanced Features

While Sony has today officially talked about the PlayStation 5 or more commonly referred to as the PS5, we don’t know when it’ll be available, and what price it’ll be, which will most likely stay that way until Sony sees fit to announce it officially on their own terms.

Over on Twitter, Wired reporter Peter Rubin posted a transcript of his interview with PS5 Lead Systems Architect Mark Cerny regarding the PS5 price, and well, it’s definitely something.

https://twitter.com/provenself/status/1118212881760174080?s=21

https://twitter.com/provenself/status/1118213067039363073

So: this didn’t make it into my PlayStation story, but given how much people are speculating about the Sony console’s price (esp given the SSD/chip combo), thought I should probably give a tiny little bit of interview transcript on it. (1/2)

Me: There’s always been a general range of launch pricing. Will the next console hew to that range? : I believe that we will be able to release it at an SRP [suggested retail price] that will be appealing to gamers in light of its advanced feature set.

Me: Meaning that it may cost a bit more but what you’re getting is well worth it? : That’s about all I can say about it.

At first glance, this sounds like the PS5 will be affordable, but reading it again, it seems Cerny is hinting that it will be affordable in the sense that if you factor in all the features it packs. It’s like saying a sports car is affordable given how fast it can go and so on.

What do you think will be the PS5 price when it launches at retail? Personally, I’m hoping for something along the $400-$500 range, though I hope Sony puts it at $450.

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