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Report: The Division 2 Friendly Fire Active in One of the Dark Zone Areas, More Details Spring Out

With The Division 2 set for release in March, and the private beta set this coming February, it seems Ubisoft is now slowly opening up The Division 2 well of info. While Ubisoft released a new trailer showcasing our first look at The Division 2’s Dark Zone, we now have more details to chew on!

Thanks to Reddit user MFRobots, the latest Official PlayStation Magazine seems to have a The Division 2 Dark Zone details, which was shared in “The Division Elites” Facebook group.

  • -3 DZ’s confirmed with ‘Normalisation’
  • -There’s an Occupied DZ – where the “gloves are off”
  • -You can loot a downed player asking to be revived
  • -New Grey Rogue state – won’t be broadcast but flags you as untrustworthy
  • -Friendly fire is turned on in one of the DZ’s
  • -There are ‘Monuments’ in the DZ, as opposed to ‘Landmarks’
  • -PvP – Conflict Mode, which includes Skirmish, Team Deathmatch and Domination game types.
  • -In Skirmish mode each team has a set number of respawns.
  • -Conflict Mode has a separate progression system for gear unlocks, skill levelling and class upgrades.
  • There are more than one way to go Rogue, one of which you don’t have to fire a single bullet. The GREY option is pretty interesting.

Interesting to see that one of the Zones has friendly fire turned on, which no doubt, will cause some issues with random party members. Once we know more info regarding The Division 2, we’ll be sure to let our readers know.

The Division 2 will shoot its way out this March 15 for the PS4, Xbox One, and PC.

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DICE Implements Back-End Battlefield V Company Coin and Mission Tracking Fix Update, Posts New Letter to Fans

While DICE has already mentioned that it has rolled out a fix for the annoying Battlefield 5 mission tracking issue that affects the accrual of Company Coin, the studio has admitted that the fix they’ve deployed before might not work for everyone.

Today, DICE has once again rolled out a new Battlefield V mission tracking and Company Coin fix! It’s done via the back-end, so no download is required. This was announced over on Twitter by DICE Producer Jaqib Ajmal.

Battlefield V – Tides of War – Please be aware that we did sneak out the Tides of War progression tracking fix with the client update on Tuesday.But should you have any issues tracking any ToW missions please let me know in this thread so we can look at it. So far so good for me!

Over on Reddit, Global Community Manager Dan Mitre posted a new message to fans where he states the back-end fix as well, which has resolved the Company Coin issue “for many” of the game’s player base, though there are still affected by it.

As of today, we’ve implemented additional back-end fixes that resolved the Company Coin issue for many of our affected players. However, we know that some players are still not receiving Company Coin, but this should be significantly minimized. For those affected, we are processing a manual batch-job that will resolve the issue. Adding to this, we are still prioritizing the development of a script to retroactively reimburse players who’ve missed out on potential Company Coin. We will continue to update you on our progress with retroactive rewards.

Today’s fixes also resolve the Tides of War Missions tracking issue. You should now be able to successfully track previous and present Mission requirements and completions. However, there is a known complication with the “In My Hands” Special Mission not available for selection after completing the Rank requirement. Fortunately, all you must do is restart Battlefield V to resolve.

In other Battlefield V news, DICE has also rolled out a fix for prone terrain detection that wasn’t mentioned in the huge patch notes list released earlier this week.

Let’s hope DICE finally fixes the Company Coin issue once and for all, no?

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Anthem Damage Chart Gives Us a Quick Look at the Ultimates, Abilities, and More

While we’ve already seen how Anthem plays in the various gameplay videos BioWare has released, there’s a lot more to the shard world shooter than just shooting things; each javelin has different abilities, ultimates, and even melee attacks.

If you want a crash course or cheat sheet on the Anthem damage chart, we’re here to help! Twitter user Matt Needler (FireDragon04), has whipped up a quick Anthem damage chart graphic that outlines most of what’s known so far. Check it out below (reposted with permission).

Needler also says that in the first day of the VIP demo set to start next week, he’ll have a “version 1” of the Anthem damage chart once he’s tested some stuff in real-time. Note that we don’t know the exact damage values of each attack just yet given the game’s only accessible to the developers. Needler also states the following regarding the star-shaped icon:

NOTE The new star shaped icon that can be seen on the chart is currently unknown what it means, it is possibly a single target or aoe type of detonator ability. We have only seen it twice so far (gameplay video today and the livestream [sticky grenade] so we’re not sure what it is for yet). However I speculate that this star icon is to show AoE detonate abilities while the other icon is for single target detonators.

In other Anthem news, BioWare released a new six-minute video detailing the story, progression, and customization players can expect in the game. If you need help redeeming a code or how to download the demo client, check here.

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The BioWare Anthem Livestream Today Is Live Now, and Discusses Weapons and More

BioWare is once again continuing its weekly Anthem livestream today, and this time, we’re going to see the game’s weapons!

The Anthem livestream today officially starts at 1 p.m. PST/3 p.m. CT, and will have BioWare Lead Producer Ben Irving, Game Designer Emily Taylor showing us brand new gameplay, and hopefully, new info is revealed too.

Watch live video from anthemgame on www.twitch.tv

If you want more Anthem gameplay, check out gameplay footage of Fort Tarsis exploration, as well as our first look at how the snipers work in the game.

Don’t forget, the Anthem VIP demo starts next week, and MP1st will be on-hand to cover it to let you know the real deal.

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Call of Duty: Black Ops 4 Update Today via Hotfix Detailed, PC 1.11 Patch Out, Blackout Free Trial Is Now Live

Treyarch has just rolled out a new Call of Duty: Black Ops 4 update today, and it’s a server-side hotfix that resolves a few key issues in multiplayer, and other modes, and the introduction of the free trial for Blackout!

Check out the complete update notes below (via Treyarch):

The following updates are live today on PS4, Xbox One, and PC:

Blackout

  • Blackout Free Trial
    • Play Blackout for free through 10AM PT Jan. 24 on PS4, Xbox One, and PC.
    • Free Trial players earn Echelon progression and unlock Tiers and loot through the Black Market, with no limit on playtime or player progression.
    • Download and install the Blackout Free Trial from the store on PS4/Xbox One, and from Battle.net on PC.
  • Stability
    • Fixed crashes that could occur in certain cases when joining a lobby and during infiltration at the start of a match.

Multiplayer

  • Scorestreaks
    • Gunship
      • Resolved an issue with the Gunship camera resetting when switching ammo types.
  • Black Market
    • Fixed a UI error tied to purchasing items in Blackjack’s Shop.
  • Stability
    • Fixed a crash that could occur when a Zero player hacked Torque’s Barricade.
    • Fixed a crash that could occur when using Prophet’s Tempest.
  • Miscellaneous
    • Resolved an issue where a red triangle would appear on the Armory button after leaving a CWL Custom Game.

General

  • UI
    • “Clear all New item markers” button now clears “New” notifications in Personalization menu. (Live on PS4 and Xbox One; incoming on PC.)

The following updates are live first on PS4:

Blackout

  • Limited-Time Mode
    • Down But Not Out
    • Playlist now live in Blackout on PS4 through Jan. 30.
    • Fallen teammates redeploy with each new Collapse as long as one player in the squad is still alive.
    • Players redeploy with a pistol, limited ammo, and 5x First Aid bandages.
    • Players can no longer redeploy once the final Collapse begins.
    • Collapses occur more frequently than in standard Blackout game modes.
    • Play in squads up to 4 players with a maximum total of 100 players per match.

Zombies

  • Gauntlets
    • Resolved an issue with players not being able to purchase wall-buys in certain situations.
    • Resolved an issue where the player would not have their Mule Kick weapon returned to them after round 14, if Mule Kick was acquired via the Perk Up elixir.
    • Updated the weapon descriptions in the rules for three rounds.
    • Replaced a thumbnail in local play to properly display “Unsinkable” for the new Gauntlet.
  • Stability
    • Fixed a crash that could occur when players were downed during Gauntlets.

In addition to the details listed under “PS4 and Xbox One” across all three modes in our 1.11 patch notes, the following PC-specific updates are included in today’s PC 1.11 update:

Blackout

  • Gameplay
    • Added a new Gameplay option to allow using “Repair Armor” as a toggle instead of a hold.
    • Added Gamepad option that allows tweaking Reload behavior in Blackout.
  • Miscellaneous
    • Resolved an issue where the weapon slot could change between Primary and Secondary when picking up attachments.

Multiplayer

  • Miscellaneous
    • Improved prompt visibility on Zero’s Ice Pick.
    • Resolved an issue where the player could not use “Change Class” shortcuts while the Change Class panel was opened.

General

  • Gameplay
    • Added “Change Class” keybind shortcuts for slots 7 to 12.
    • Added “Steady Aim (Toggle)” keybind.
    • “Center View” keybind will no longer instantly snap the camera to center position.
  • Miscellaneous
    • Resolved an issue where the player could not swim up with the “Jump Button Also Mantles” option set to “Off”.

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The following updates are now live on consoles as of 11AM PT Jan. 17, coming soon to PC:

Blackout

  • Gameplay
    • Resolved an issue in the looting interface with Stash items being reordered when the player looted items from a Stash.
    • Resolved an issue with hit detection on ARAV passengers hanging out of the window.

Multiplayer

  • Game Modes
    • Heist
      • Resolved an issue that resulted in items being purchased multiple times automatically.
  • Specialists
    • Seraph
      • Tac-Deploy now properly expires after intended duration in the field.
    • Zero
      • Replaced missing voiceover lines for Zero.
  • Perks
    • Tactical Mask
      • Using an EMP Disruptor on an enemy with Tactical Mask equipped will now display the Tactical Mask icon on-screen.

Zombies

  • Blood of the Dead
    • Closed an exploit where the player could use the Ragnarok DG-5 to reach an exploitable area on the Docks Bridge.
  • Stability
    • Fixed a crash that could occur when a player disconnected before a Wonder Weapon charged shot was cleared.

In other Black Ops 4 news, Activision is now selling a standard reticle over on the Black Market for $1, which you might find a bit underwhelming.

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Mortal Kombat 11 Gameplay Trailer Showcases Returning Fighters, New Story Mode Details & More Revealed

Warner Bros. Interactive today revealed the first Mortal Kombat 11 gameplay footage where we see returning fighters, the game’s new features, and more. Check out the two-minute clip below to see the likes of Scorpion,  Baraka, Sub-Zero and more demoing some of their trademark moves.

If you weren’t able to watch today’s Mortal Kombat 11 livestream, here’s a rundown of what was announced:

UFC champion, Olympic medalist and WWE superstar, Ronda Rousey, was announced as the voice of Sonya Blade.

Introduction to the Story Mode, teasing the all-new, time-bending narrative, featuring Kronika, the first female boss character in Mortal Kombat history, who is the Keeper of Time and creator of existence.

Announced new fighter Geras, a powerful and loyal servant of Kronika, who is able to manipulate time, along with fan-favorite characters, including, Baraka, Raiden, Skarlet, Scorpion, Sonya Blade and Sub-Zero.

A montage of Mortal Kombat’s most iconic feature, Fatalities, showcasing the most gruesome, over-the-top Fatalities in Mortal Kombat history.

  • Exclusive Mortal Kombat 11-inspired Under Armour Anatomix Spawn basketball footwear showcased via six custom designs by top sneaker artist and MK Kollective ambassador, Mache.

  • Pre-order Mortal Kombat 11 on PlayStation 4, PlayStation 4 Pro, Xbox One or Xbox One X to receive access to the beta, available March 28, 2019. Pre-orders will receive the in-game, playable character, Shao Kahn.

  • Mortal Kombat 11 Kollector’s Edition revealed, which includes the main game, Kombat Pack, Scorpion mask bust, exclusive steel case, commemorative magnet coin and authenticity plate.

Mortal Kombat 11 will be available this April 23 for the PS4, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, and PC.

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Mortal Kombat 11 Livestream Is Happening Now, Check Out Our First Gameplay Look

As mentioned earlier this week, NetherRealm will hold a Mortal Kombat 11 livestream today, and in it, we’ll see our first gameplay look at how the game plays!

While we’ve seen some of the carnage already in a cinematic announcement trailer, there’s quite nothing like seeing the mayhem in gameplay form. We expect to see franchise mainstay Scorpion get the full reveal treatment, as well as a lot of gory finishers.

Watch live video from NetherRealm on www.twitch.tv

Let’s hope the trickle of info will be more frequent after this Mortal Kombat 11 livestream.

What do you want to see next in terms of Mortal Kombat 11 content? Which fighter should get the reveal trailer soon?

Mortal Kombat 11 is set for release this April 23, 2019 for the PS4, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, and PC.

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Activision Names Standard Call of Duty: Black Ops 4 Reticle the “Cyclops,” Sells It for $1

Remember when we reported a few weeks ago that Activision was selling a single dot in Call of Duty: Black Ops 4 for a $1? Well, it seems they’re back at it once again.

While this new item for sale is a wee bit better than a single dot, it’s still nowhere near what one might consider a premium item. In the Black Market, Activision is now selling what looks to be a standard reticle, which was renamed to “Cyclops,” for yes, $1 again! Don’t believe me? Check out the reticle, which looks the same as in any reticle in the game.

For reference, the available free reticles in the game look a lot more complex than the “Cyclops,” which you can check out below.

Of course, it’s entirely up to the players if they want to grab the reticle or not, but if you want Activision to stop peddling these items that should be available in the game for free, then maybe don’t buy it? These reticles are a far cry from the Specialist skins given that they’re, y’know, just a dot in a circle.

In other Black Ops 4 news, go check out the list of bugs that’s in the game right now which was compiled by the community.

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The Division 2 Dark Zone Multiplayer Trailer Released, “Conflict” Mode Detailed

Ubisoft seems to be now ratching up The Division 2 info as we’re nearer the private beta! For today, The Division 2 Dark Zone gets a new trailer, as well as new info.

The big news from the video, is the confirmation that there will be three Dark Zones areas in The Division 2, as well as the the new “Conflict” mode, which is a more organized take on the Dark Zone, and will feature the Domination and Skirmish match types.

In the trailer, we also get confirmation that there will be a total of 12 players that can share the same zone. Same as in first Division, there will be items that need to be extracted in Dark Zone, and once again, players can now go Rogue!

Are you digging The Division 2’s Dark Zone changes and additions? Check out yesterday’s The Division 2 story trailer right here.

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New Anthem Video Talks About Story, Progression and Customization

With Anthem’s VIP demo set to commence next week, EA seems to be hiking up the marketing, and what better way than to release a new video. In what’s called “This Is Anthem” gameplay series of videos, the first part talks about story, progression, and customization.

The six-minute Anthem video gives us a glimpse of the story, and how the Dominion wants to get the “Anthem of Life,” for their own nefarious plans. While that might be of interest to some, the highlight here is how we’re given a good look at how the Anthem customization works, and how deep the gameplay system is. Players can create different roles for each javelin, which is showcased to great effect in the video.

Stay tuned for BioWare’s official Anthem livestream happening later this afternoon. MP1st will have the livestream up once it’s about to start.

For more on Anthem, check out how the game’s main world called Fort Tarsis is, and what players can do in it, or better yet, check out freeplay exploration gameplay to see the activities players can partake in while roaming the open world.

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GT Sport Update Today Is Now Live, Size and Changes for Patch 1.32 Detailed

As expected, Polyphony Digital has released the Gran Turismo Sport January update today, and it’s full of new stuff! GT Sport update tooday is filenamed 1.32, and clocks in at 1.7GB, and the full patch notes are below.

Main Features Implemented

1 Cars

The following 8 cars have been added: * Aston Martin DB3S CN.1 ’53 * BMW Z8 ’01 * Ferrari Dino 246 GT ’71 * Honda Integra Type R (DC2) ’98 * Porsche 356 A/1500 GS GT Carrera Speedster ’56 * Nissan Fairlady Z Version S (Z33) ’07 * Shelby G.T.350 ’65 * TVR Tuscan Speed 6 ’00

2 Tracks

The “Special Stage Route X” track has been added. (Please note this track does not support Drift Trials.)

  1. Campaign Mode

The following events have been added to the “GT League”: * Beginner League: “Z Heritage” * “Stars & Stripes” Rounds 6 and 7 * “Vision Gran Turismo Trophy” Rounds 4 and 5 * “X2014 Nations Cup” Rounds 4 and 5 * “Gr.1 Prototype Endurance Series” Round 4

“Tokyo Expressway – South Inner Loop” has been added to the Circuit Experience.

4 Scapes

“CAMBRIDGE – A city of cutting-edge science” has been added to the special featured section.

5 Brand Central

Museum has been added to “TVR”.

6 Top Screen

A link redirecting to ‘Gran Turismo LIVE’ has been added to the Top Screen. ‘Gran Turismo LIVE’ is a special page hosting all the broadcast archives from the ‘FIA-certified Gran Turismo Championship’ 2018 Series Regional Finals and World Finals. (‘Gran Turismo LIVE’ can be reached from the special icon located on the upper right corner of the Top Screen in-game or from the dedicated ‘Gran Turismo LIVE’ special section of the official gran-turismo.com website.)

7 Race Screen

A ‘Low Fuel’ indicator will now be shown when approaching the pit area. (This indicator can be toggled ON/OFF from the the Driving Options.)

8. Physics Simulation Model * The handling behaviour of the cars have been adjusted; * With this update of car’s physics simulation model, the rankings of “Driving School”, “Mission Challenge”, and “Circuit Experience” have been reset. (This will not affect a player’s level progression).

Other Improvements and Adjustments

  • Fixed an issue wherein the vibration feature of the Wireless DUALSHOCK®4 controller would not work when used to drive while a Steering Controller was also connected;
  • Various other issues have been addressed.

Source: Gran Turismo

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God Eater 3 Multiplayer Trailer Showcases Co-Op Action in Taking Down Monsters

In a press release, Bandai Namco Entertainment revealed the God Eater 3 multiplayer trailer where we see multiple people ganging on one massive beast.

Players will be able to bring their created characters online to team up with up to four players to take down the massive Aragami, or form a squad of eight people for a large-scale Assault Mission.

During multiplayer, you and your friends can defeat powerful Ash Aragami online, play with customized heroes, and assemble up to 12 members in Assault Mode!

God Eater 3 is the latest entry in Bandai Namco’s God Eater action-RPG franchise, and will feature a character creator, new enemies, new weapons, and more. It’s set for release this February 8 for the PS4 and PC.

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Anthem VIP Demo How to Redeem Code and Download, Full Demo Schedule With Start & End Times Revealed

If you’re hyped to try out Anthem well before its February 22 release date, chances are you’ve pre-ordered the game in order to be part of the Anthem VIP demo wave. While those who pre-ordered digitally won’t have to jump through hoops in order to gain access, some might be wondering just what the code given by retailers and by EA is for, since it can’t be used on the PlayStation Network, or Xbox Live.

Thankfully, we’re here to help! In an email, EA outlined just what to do with your 16-digit code! Once you get your Anthem VIP code, here’s the next few steps:

You can use this code across any platform by visiting ea.com/games/anthem/anthem-demos  and sign in using your EA Account information.

  • If you don’t have an EA Account, click Create your EA Account to make one.
  • On the next page, press “Redeem Code” and enter the VIP Demo code you received.
  • You’ll now have access to the VIP Demo site. Click How to Play and then pick your platform.

You can preload the game from the 23rd of January, and be ready to play on the 26th of January.

Got that? Good. Now, for those wondering what time they’ll be able to play the Anthem VIP demo after pre-loading on the 23rd, we have the full Anthem demo schedule for both VIP and public demos! And yes, this includes the start and end times, too.

Here’s the official Anthem demo start and end times straight from EA’s Community Manager (via EA’s Answers help site):

  • The VIP Demo starts on January 25th at 9:01am PDT (4:01pm UTC) and ends on January 27th at 6pm PDT (3:00am UTC).
  • The Open Demo starts on February 1st at 9:01am (4:01pm UTC) PDT and ends on February 3rd at 6pm PDT (3:00am UTC).

The launch will be simultaneous for all regions.

For everything Anthem, go bookmark our Anthem game hub, as we’ll be reporting on every little tidbit of info we can find. Make sure to check back on MP1st as we gear up for the VIP demo, which we’ll be diving into with videos, an impressions piece and more.

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Gran Turismo Sport January Update to Include 8 New Cars, Special Stage Route X Returns

Polyphony Digital is set to unleash the Gran Turismo Sport January update tomorrow, same as with the game’s every big monthly patch, it’ll include new cars, and a new (sort of) track!

Title update 1.32, which is scheduled for tomorrow, January 17, will add the following new cars:

  • Porsche 356 A/1500 GS GT Carrera Speedster ’56 (N100)
  • Aston Martin DB3S CN.1 ’53 (Gr.X)
  • Shelby G.T.350 ’65 (N300)
  • Ferrari Dino 246 GT ’71 (N200)
  • Nissan Fairlady Z Version S (Z33) ’07 (N300)
  • Honda Integra Type R (DC2) ’98 (N200)
  • BMW Z8 ’01 (N400)
  • TVR Tuscan Speed 6 ’00 (N400)

・Special Stage Route X
Total Length, 30,283m. Elevation Change, 65m. Number of corners, 2. Longest Straight, 120000m

The Special Stage Route X, a 30km-long oval track used for licence tests and high-speed races of past editions of Gran Turismo, has come back. With a simple layout consisting of two 12-km straights and two banked corners, it makes for an ideal place to enjoy super high-speed battles and perfect the art of drafting.

 A new GT League event that highlights the “Z.”

■ Z Heritage (Beginner League)
This event features Nissan’s iconic front-engine/rear-drive sports cars, from the very first model to the one on sale now.

The following new rounds will also be added to the GT League:

■ Beginner League
Two additional rounds will be added to “Stars & Stripes.”

■ Amateur League
Two additional rounds will be added to the “Vision Gran Turismo Trophy.”

■ Professional League
Two additional rounds will be added to the “X2014 Nations Cup.”

■ Endurance League
One additional round will be added to the “Gr. 1 Prototype Endurance Series.”

Finally, the “Tokyo Expressway – South Inner Loop” will be added to the Circuit Experience, and “Cambridge” will be added to the Scrapes special featured section.

This total of eight new cars will add to the game’s already impressive list of cars and tracks added for free in the game’s lifecycle. Once the patch’s out tomorrow, we’ll be sure to let our readers know.

Source: Gran-Turismo

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The Division 2 Private Beta Schedule Revealed

While we just got a new story trailer for The Division 2, that’s not all that Ubisoft sprung on us today. In a press release, the publisher has also announced The Division 2 private beta schedule!

The Division 2 private beta starts on February 7, and will last until February 10. This will be for all platforms (PS4, Xbox One, PC), and would-be participants can pre-order the game to guarantee access at participating retailers, or people can also sign up here for a chance to get in.

There’s also a third option to get in, which involves buying Mountain Dew Gamer Fuel, which you can read about here.

MP1st will, of course, jump in to the beta once we can, and we’ll share our impressions once we’re able to.

Are you excited for The Division 2 beta? What do you expect to see changed from the first game?

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The Division 2 Story Trailer Shows Us How Broken the New World Is

As promised by Ubisoft, the first The Division 2 story trailer is now here, and it shows us how broken this new world is. We see violence, executions, people scared out of their wits, and lots more dire situations.

Check out The Division 2 story trailer below to see what you’ll be going up against come March.

ABOUT TOM CLANCY’S THE DIVISION 2: Seven months have passed since a deadly virus hit New York City and the rest of the world, crippling the population. When the virus hit, The Division, a unit of civilian sleeper agents, was activated as the last line of defense. Since then, Division agents have been fighting relentlessly to save what remains.

For The Division, the stakes are higher than ever. Washington, D.C. – the most heavily protected city on earth – is at risk, leaving the entire nation on the brink of collapse. If Washington, D.C., is lost, then the nation falls. As a Division agent who has been in the field for seven months, you and your team are the last hope to stop the fall of society after the pandemic collapse.

While the first game’s story wasn’t all that compelling, The Division 2 seems to be upping the stakes, which should make story encounters much more tense.

The Division 2 shoots out this March 15, 2019 on the PS4, Xbox One, and PC.

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Call of Duty: Black Ops 4 Bugs List Compiled by Community, New Batch Got Introduced With Yesterday’s Patch

While games these days consistently get new title updates to bring in new features, tweak the game balance and fix technical issues, there’s also the chance of bringing in new bugs with these new patches, and that seems to be the case with Call of Duty: Black Ops 4!

With yesterday’s Black Ops 4 update 1.11, Treyarch brought in a few bug fixes, some backend content that we’ll see later this month with League Play, and unfortunately, a few new bugs!

Over on Reddit, the community has been rather edgy with the amount of Black Ops 4 bugs being introduced in each new patch, and we now have a Black Ops 4 bugs list! Reddit user JamesSyncHD posted a compilation of the community’s known bugs and technical issues with the game, which spans all three modes: multplayer, Zombies, and Blackout.

  •  Gunship is now broken (Switching ammo makes you face the wrong direction) ( u/TakeDatWitchuuu )
  • – Trying to play Blackout results in a “Lost connection to host” message (Literally happened to me 3 times in a row)
  • – Players without DLC can’t play Multiplayer matches ( u/ZombieJesus93 )
  • – Game might freeze when looting in Blackout ( u/unofficialmoderator )
  • – Navigating console UI on Xbox could effect the in-game HUD ( u/jaseface0714 )
  • – Players could die from drowning before they have the chance to jump from the Helicopter in Blackout ( u/apex8 )
  • – It’s possible to carry 3 guns in Blackout (unsure if this was a thing before patch 1.11) ( u/UsedToKnife )
  • – Game restart makes each specialist equip default outfits ( u/Hetfeeld )
  • – Aim Assist having problems working on console ( u/BotizYT )
  • – Black Market gives a UI Error code #53769 when clicking on items ( u/GoCommitSuicide )
  • – Weapon Variants disappearing for some players ( u/chuckm1020 )
  • – Voice chat not working on PC ( u/bearly-grylls )
  • – Re-entering a game unequips kill counter / emblem on gun ( u/derkaintthatgreat )
  • – Bowie Knife not showing equipped camo (ZOMBIES) ( u/derkaintthatgreat )
  • – Blackout Squads lag is back, and isn’t exclusive to Xbox this time ( u/BlueVixen )
  • – Unable to access BOPass characters even though BOPass is owned ( u/FinalHero13 )
  • – When playing Solo Zombies on Gauntlet or Voyage of Despair regular, you can only play as Shaw ( u/mrtswizzle )
  • – Multiple bugs involving looting with the new Blackout UI on Console
  • – Scoreboards blank at the end of a custom game ( u/Rev_COD )
  • – Camos not showing up on secondary weapons during the pre-game timer ( u/carlosa67 )
  • – Black Market/Reserves Specialist Outfits not staying equipped if another outfit from the collection is owned ( u/ExA-uNsane )
  • – Custom Reticles not working on some guns when equipped
  • – Player can get stuck in stunned animation, unable to ADS or Reload

While I’d love nothing more than to say some of these are fabricated, given my time with the game so far, I’ve experienced a lot of these same bugs myself.

Let’s hope Treyarch fixes these soon, or at least the big ones are patched up ASAP.

Do you know of any other Black Ops 4 bugs that aren’t in this list? Let us know in the comments if so.

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Battlefield V Time to Death (TTD) and Death Experience Fixes Included in January Update Outlined by DICE

If you saw the massive patch notes for today’s Battlefield V January update, you might have focused on the SMG buffs made, and the other technical issues the studio has resolved. Well, there’s more to it than that.

Over on Reddit, DICE Community Manager Jeff Braddock has listed down the new weapons included in the new patch, as well as the Battlefield 5 time to death update (otherwise known as TTD) and death experience fixes the studio has made.

Update Highlights

Squad Conquest
A tighter and more intense version of Conquest, in Squad Conquest two squads per team battle it out over smaller, more tactical layouts of three existing maps: Arras, Hamada, and Rotterdam. These maps all feature 16 players on two teams, three flags, spawning restricted to HQs, and limited access to vehicles. Clear lanes and conservative combat areas allow players to predict where enemies are coming from, where they need to defend, and how to subvert enemy movement. Learn more about Squad Conquest.

New Weapons
These are some of the weapons that will be obtainable through the Weekly Challenges in January and February:

  • Zk-383 SMG (Medic class)
  • Modele 1944 semi-automatic rifle (Assault class)
  • M1922 MMG (Support class)

Time to Death and Death Experience Fixes
We’ve made a number of changes in these areas:

  • The name of the enemy that has killed a player is now shown in the game world when the player has died. This highlights the killer and helps players understand who killed them and from where, especially in crowded situations.
  • The death experience has improved with the addition of a camera that now follows and zooms towards the killer. This will allow players to understand what killed them and the position of the killer.
  • The accuracy of the visual representation of incoming bullets for other players has been improved. Tracers should now properly appear to consistently appear from the shooter and should be clearer when the victim is looking directly at the shooter.
  • An issue was fixed with the UI directional damage indicator that delayed the indication of damage to the victim.
  • Tweaks were made to the UI directional damage indicator to more accurately point towards the enemy damaging the player.

DICE has also made a few notable changes that weren’t included in the patch notes, and one of them is a change to how prone terrain detection works.

Did you notice any changes to Battlefield V’s TTD? Let us know what your experience is below.

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Call of Duty: Black Ops 4 Blackout Free Trial Starts Tomorrow

If you’ve been an outsider looking in Call of Duty: Black Ops 4, and you’re curious how the game’s battle royale mode — called Blackout — plays, you’re in luck! Activision has announced the Black Ops 4 Blackout free trial for all platforms (PS4, Xbox One, PC).

The Black Ops 4 Blackout free trial starts tomorrow, January 17! Check out the trailer putting the spotlight on the mode.

The Blackout Free Trial will feature all the intense action from the game mode that brings together characters, locations, weapons and gear from across the series with Black Ops signature gameplay fans know and love.

In other Black Ops 4 news, go check out the latest patch released by the studio to see the list of changes made to Zombies mode, multiplayer, and of course, Blackout!

Will you be giving Blackout a go starting tomorrow? Or has the battle royale craze ran its course?

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The Division 2 Story Trailer Dropping Tomorrow

With Ubisoft’s The Division 2 set to assault players soon, the publisher has now seen it fit to start hyping up the game’s story, as we’re getting a The Division 2 story trailer tomorrow!

This was revealed by the official Twitter account, which had a snippet of the White House in disarray, and a ton of what looks to be abandoned tents in its front yard.

The Division 2 story trailer will be aired at 9 a.m. PST/12 noon EST. We’ll of course have it up once it’s out.

In other The Division 2 news, Ubisoft has sided with Epic Games, and will have the game exclusively available in the Epic Games Store instead of Steam! Will this affect the game’s sale come its March 15, 2019 release date? Your guess is as good as mine at this point.

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