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Report: Game Devs Prepping for PSN ID Name Change

  by   Alex Co  
October 4, 2018 11:51 am in News

If you created your PlayStation Network ID way back then, and used some sort of funny, inane username like xXx_360NoSCopeZ_xXx and wanted to change it, it looks like it’s finally coming true! Yes, Sony will finally implement PSN ID name change options soon-ish!

In a report by Kotaku, it states that three game developers from three different studios have mentioned that in the recent months, they’ve been fixing bugs, and making sure that their games will be compatible with this PSN ID name change that Sony will roll out.

In addition to that, a fourth person, has even shared a photo from an internal Sony documentation of a PSN profile containing the option to “edit username.” The document was said to be a guide on how to change a PSN ID via the PlayStation Network.

Unfortunately, there’s no timetable as to when this feature will be rolled out, so you’ll have to sit tight and suck that username in, DreadLordXxxX.

In other PlayStation news, the free games for PS Plus members for November have apparently been leaked — and by Sony, no less. Speaking of PS Plus games, you can download this month’s free offerings right here.

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“Russia 2055” Is an Indie FPS and Is Being Made by One Person, Watch the Trailer Now

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11:07 am in News

While there’s no shortage of first-person shooters in the market right now, there’s always room for one more, right? Here’s “Russia 2055,” a first-person shooter game being made by one person called InvictusVolition. There’s a trailer out now as well.

In year 2055 US Forces and Russian Military conflict halts as they defend earth from the first alien invasion that first started in Russia. Russia 2055 Is a futuristic military First Person Shooter game. With a Multiplayer of up to 64 Players. Multiplayer consists of Mech vs Mech, Russian vs Us Military, Alien vs US/RU

As the video description states, it’s for 64 players, and will even feature mechs! The trailer is definitely a sight to see, but until we see actual gameplay, let’s tag this one as a game concept for now. It’s definitely ambitious, and let’s hope there’s more than one person making it soon.

Will this see the light of day? Your guess is as good as ours. Do you think it’ll succeed in pulling off this futuristic Titanfall/Battlefield mash up?

Source: DSOGaming

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Call of Duty: Black Ops 4 Trophies Leaked, Entire List Might Be Spoiler-ish for Some

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With Call of Duty: Black Ops 4 set to shoot out in just a few days’ time, expect leaks to crop up given how some people always manage to get their hands on a game before it’s street release date. PSN Profiles user MyAssStretched is one such guy, and he has listed the entire Black Ops 4 Trophies for everyone!

There’s a total of 63 Trophies which are broken down into: a (1) Platinum, one (1) Gold, eight (8) Silver, and 53 Bronze (which include the set from the upcoming DLC). The user states that the Black Ops 4 Trophy list comes with a DLC set called “Classified,” which puts the base game at 53 Trophies in total.

Before heading forth, make sure you don’t care about spoilers. While all the Black Ops 4 Trophies are centered around the three modes (multiplayer, Zombies, Blackout), some people might still want some form of mystery in getting ’em. You’ve been warned!

BASE GAME

  •  [Platinum] Awarded when all other trophies have been unlocked
  •  [Prestigious Award] Attain max level of Prestige with 25 different weapons in Zombies
  •  [Venerated Warrior] in IX, defeated the most venerated support
  •  [Abandoned Ship] In Voyage of Despair, complete the Trial
  •  [My First Win] Win Blackout
  •  [Not a Fluke] Win 10 Blackout games
  •  [Battle Tested] Reach Commander (Level 55) in Multiplayer while playing online
  •  [Vanquisher] Win 50 games in Multiplayer
  •  [My Home is the Arena] in IX, survive to Round 20 without opening a gate
  •  [Skilled Adversary] in IX, have a Challenge banner with all 9 medallions
  •  [The slaughterhouse] in IX, dismember 13 limbs in a single game while in The Pit
  •  [Gong like the Wind] in IX, defeat all 8 challenges summoned by a gong within 5 minutes
  •  [Gift of Serket] in IX, acquire Sekret’s Kiss
  •  [Here Kitty, Kitty] in IX, Kill a zombie Tiger with a Brain Rotted Tiger
  •  [Acidic Alchemy] in IX, Get a kill with the Acid Trap in each of its craftable locations
  •  [Constellation Prize] in IX, kill 9 zombies with a single uncharged shot from the Death Orion
  •  [Off the Deep End] in Voyage of Despair, survive to round 20 without draining the water
  •  [A Little Pack Here, a Little Punch There] In Voyage of Despair, use the Pack-a-Punch at every possible location in a single game
  •  [Rock, Paper, Plasma] In Voyage of Despair, kill 9 zombies via Catalytic Detonations in a single game
  •  [I Know a Shortcut] In Voyage of Despair, take every fast travel path in a single game
  •  [Stoking the Flames] In Voyage of Despair, kill 3 Stokers via weak-point in a single game
  •  [Stoaway] In Voyage of Despair, spend 5 consecutive rounds in the Cargo Hold
  •  [Swimming with the Fishes] In Voyage of Despair, kill 50 zombies that are underwater in a single game
  •  [Kraken Unfettered] In Voyage of Despair, kill 9 enemies with a single shot of the Kraken
  •  [Multiplicitous] In Zombie Rush, get your score multiplier up to 100
  •  [High Score] In Zombie Rush, obtain a Personal Score of 250.000
  •  [Team Player] In Zombie Rush, obtain a Team Score of 500.000
  •  [Trialling Experience] In Voyage of Despair, acquire the Sentinel Artifact
  •  [Gat Trick] In Blood of the Dead, kill the Warden with the Blundergat, Acidgat, and Magmagat
  •  [Historical Reenactment] In Blood of the Dead, equip Hell’s Retriever, Spoon, Blundergat and Tommy Gun
  •  [Hot Stuff Coming Through] In Blood of the Dead, forge a Magmagat
  •  [Match Made in Hell] In Blood of the Dead, complete a Gondola ride with the Warden
  •  [Most Escape Alive] In Blood of the Dead, escape
  •  [Paranormal Patch Up] In Blood of the Dead, revive another Player with shield
  •  [Senseless Axe of Violence] In Blood of the Dead, kill 5 zombies with Hell’s Redeemer before it starts its…?
  •  [Throw a Dog a Bone] In Blood of the Dead, feed a wolfhead from the Gondola, Citadel and Model I…?
  •  [Zombies 101] Complete the Zombies Tutorial
  •  [Jack of All Blades, Master of Guns] Level up all 8 Special Weapons to Stage 3
  •  [The Doctor is in] Use PhD Slider to fall 10 feet and kill 10 zombies at once
  •  [Perkaholic Relapse] Acquire every perk in a single game
  •  [Straw Purchase] Gift a Mystery Box Wonder Weapon to a teammate and have them accept it
  •  [Specialist Super Fan] Unlock Battery, Ruin, Firebreak, Seraph, Nomad, Prophet, Ajax, Crash, Torque…?
  •  [Zombie Fanatic] Unlock Bruno, Scarlett, Diego, Shaw, Dempsey, Takeo, Nikolai and Richtofen
  •  [Blackout Historian] Unlock Reznov, Mason, Woods and Menendez
  •  [Special Issue Equipment] Earn 10 medals that are based on Special Issue Equipment
  •  [Special Issue Weaponry] Earn 10 medals that are based on Special Issue Weaponry
  •  [Welcome to the Club] Reach Sergeant (Level 10) in Multiplayer while playing online
  •  [Centennial] Acquire 100% of the Stars
  •  [MP 101] Complete all 10 Specialists Tutorials
  •  [Skirmisher] Win 1 Skirmish with each Specialist (10 total)
  •  [Sleuth] Unlock all intel (videos and audio files)
  •  [Stargazer] Earn a Star with each Specialist

CLASSIFIED

  •  [Cold War Remedy] In Classified, retrieve and equip the Project Skadi Prototype
  •  [Breaking the Ice] In Classified, shatter 115 zombies in a single game
  •  [Shock Value] In Classified, kill 115 zombies with electric traps in a single game
  •  [Power Struggle] In Classified, reach round 20 without turning on the power
  •  [Preemptive Strike] In Classified, kill 50 Nova 6 Crawlers without letting them explode in a single game
  •  [The Highest Office] In Classified, reach round 20 without an elevator
  •  [Crawl for Help] In Classified, while in last stand use a teleporter and then get revived in a single game
  •  [Step on the Gas] In Classified, kill 50 zombies while affected by Nova 6 Crawler gas in a single game
  •  [Pent-up-agon] In Classified, complete 5 consecutive rounds without leaving the war room elevator
  •  [Going Everywhere fast] In Classified, use a teleporter 7 times in less than a minute in a single game

Same as almost every game, expect the Xbox One Achievements to be the same.

In other Black Ops 4 news, Treyarch has confirmed that the armor in Blackout is getting nerfed! The PS4 install size for the game is reportedly at 100GB, though there’s a chance the back cover might be putting in a placeholder number.

Source: PSN Profiles via CharlieIntel

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Report: PS Plus Free Games November 2018 to Be Bulletstorm and Yakuza Kiwami

  by   Alex Co  
5:18 am in News

While we had a lot of purported leaks when it came to the free PlayStation Plus games of October none of them panned out. Another leak has happened this time, and this has the PS Plus free games November 2018 list, and it looks legit!

Why? Well, simply because it’s the official PlayStation website that leaked it! Nope, I’m not joking! Check out this link (which should be pulled shortly), to see Bulletstorm: Full Clip Edition, and Yakuza Kiwami as the free PS4 games of the month!

Of course, this could be another error, though it seems it’s highly unlikely.

For this month’s free PS Plus games, head on over here for direct links to both US and EU PSN Stores. We also posted this week’s PSN Store sale, and it’s all about EA games.

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Battlefield V Attrition System Explained by DICE as Being Anti-Camper, Tips Listed

  by   Alex Co  
October 3, 2018 11:17 pm in News

One of the biggest — if not the biggest — change in Battlefield V compared to past entries in the series is the Attrition system implemented by DICE that affects ammo and health. It’s such a big departure that the studio needed to address it once the beta was over given how many people felt it was a little too limiting, which includes us in our Battlefield V beta impressions piece.

Fortunately for those that found it a little too restrictive, DICE has listened to player feedback and is dialing the Attrition system in Battlefield V a bit! Not only that, but DICE explains why Attrition is good for the game, and even gave us tips on how to better maximize it.

How Does Attrition Change Battlefield?
We’ve designed this system of Attrition to give squad play and team work even more meaning – but that’s not all. Scarcity of bullets and medical supplies also makes the game more dynamic, encourages you to think on your feet, assess risks, and make choices in whatever situation you’re in.

After each encounter in previous Battlefield™ games, you were always quickly back at status quo with restored health and ammo. Now, situations will be special after each encounter. You may not have full health or ammo, so you need to act accordingly. Simply rushing for the next flag may not be enough – you need to change your tactic. Say you’re down to your last mag, should you play it safe or engage those two enemies you have a clear shot on? 

DICE has also mentioned that while Medics didn’t know who needed health pouches in the  beta, that will change in the final game. Players will see icons and via the CommoRose communication wheel.

We’re improving in-game communication tools to make sure it’s clear when people are low on ammo and health, and when they don’t have a Health Pouch. This will be achieved through icons and the CommoRose, your in-game way of making your soldier shout info to other players. In the Open Beta, Medics couldn’t see if a player needed a Health Pouch, but we’ve already started addressing this.

Attrition also promotes less camping given snipers can’t just set up tent on a hill forever with their huge stacks of ammo and not move. This goes the same with tanks with unlimited ammo in previous Battlefield games. If you hated tanks that holed up somewhere and just kept “shelling” everyone with unlimited ammo, that’s a thing of the past in Battlefield V!

In case you didn’t know, downed enemies drop ammo pouches, which according to DICE, will promote movement for players. This is also useful for lone wolfers who don’t want to rely on Support teammates for ammo crates/pouches.

While we already mentioned it in a previous post, DICE has reiterated that they’ve dialed down the Attrition system for the final game. In the retail version, the amount of ammo you’ll spawn in with will be bigger than what you’ve seen in the beta. Not only that, but your max ammo pool will also bigger as well, and you’ll even start with a Medical Pouch so you don’t need to go directly to Resupply Stations once you spawn in.

DICE claims that some players might not even notice the Attrition system given they’ll die in the game before they run out of ammo. Advanced players wil though, since they’ll need to apply “some additional tactical thinking with the slightly raised skill ceiling.”

Finally, here’s a set of beginner and advanced tips regarding the Battlefield V Attrition system.

Beginner Tips to Adapt to the Attrition System
To finish, let’s go through some gameplay tips, straight from the DICE developers, on how to adapt to this system. We’ll start with some tips for newcomers:

  • Remember to loot defeated players when it’s safe to do so. Get the looting in to your routine, and the extra ammo and health can keep you going for quite a while. Be aware of the risk and your surroundings.
  • If there are no Resupply Stations at the flag you’re at, bring out your build tool and build it! This is something all Classes can do.
  • When it comes to ammo, keep your weapon type in mind. If you see a target quite far away, and you’re, for instance, carrying a SMG, you can probably get the kill, but at the cost of a lot of bullets. Use weapons for the ranges they are meant for.
  • If you’re playing as a Medic or Support, people will need you. In previous games, you got points for just handing out ammo, even to well-stocked players, which made resupplying somewhat selfish at times. There’s a satisfaction to being needed, and you’ll feel this much more often in Battlefield V.
  • When you’re starting out with Battlefield V, stay close to your squad – they will keep you safe and resupplied. Eventually, you’ll learn where to get ammo and health on your own, but a well-balanced team will always keep you on track.

Pro Tips to Adapt to the Attrition System

  • Even if you’re a veteran Battlefield player, there are tips to help keep you dominating in Battlefield V. If you just want to wander off to improve your K/D Ratio, that’s still possible, but make PTFO your mantra and lean in to the fresh tactical approaches.
  • If you’re playing on larger maps with greater distance between flags, don’t forget to call in the Supply Cannister Drop, if you have the points for this Reinforcement. These replenish both health and ammo and will benefit both you and your team.
  • Playing a vehicle? Remember that Resupply Stations also will heal your vehicle. If you’re in an airplane, make use of the Attrition mechanics by destroying enemy Resupply Stations, then fly through skyhooks to give your kite some love in the form of ammo and repairs.

Hopefully, the studio has found the perfect balance when it comes to being too restrictive, and giving too much. We’ll know for sure once Battlefield V hits retail this November 20 on the PS4, Xbox One, and PC.

In other Battlefield V news, check out the list of weapons available to players at launch (here are the grenades list). Don’t forget that more guns will be added via progression and Tides of War according to DICE.

Source: EA

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Call of Duty: Black Ops 4 Install Size on PS4 at 100GB According to Back Cover, New Blackout Trailer Released

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5:59 pm in News

With Call of Duty: Black Ops 4 set to shoot out next week, it seems some people are slowly gaining access to marketing materials to promote the game. One such person is an individual named “cooper_cox315” who managed to snap a pic of the game’s back cover from a JB Hi-Fi in Australia (via CharlieIntel).

It states that the Black Ops 4 install size on PS4 is at a whopping 100GB, though there is a chance this is just a placeholder number.

There’s also a new trailer out today where Treyarch Design Director David Vonderhaar explains what Blackout is about! Titled “Welcome to Blackout,” check out how Vonderhaar explains the franchise’s take on battle royale!

In other Black Ops 4 news, Treyarch has confirmed that an armor nerf is indeed coming to Blackout! You can also check out leaked Zombies mode gameplay right here along with new leaked info too.

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This Is How Battlefield V Weapons Available at Launch Stack Up Against Other Battlefield Titles

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5:31 pm in News

Just yesterday, DICE announced the list of available weapons in Battlefield V, and the number is currently sitting at 30 primary weapons available at launch. If you’re not OK with this number and think the past entries in the franchise had a lot more available, you’ll be surprised to know that you’re just half right.

Over on Reddit, user MartianGeneral whipped up an image comparing each Battlefield title to how many guns it had available, and even how many vehicles. Take a look below, but there’s a few things that need to be amended in the image as well.

As some Reddit users have pointed out, there’s a few errors in the graphic; for one, Battlefield 1 had more than five secondary weapons. It had the following:

Comment from discussion This is how the launch lineup in BFV compares to the previous major BF releases.

BF1 also had 24 primary weapons (six per class), unless the graphic-maker is counting Calvary, Pilot and Tanker.

All in all, Battlefield V isn’t that bad, right? Of course the fact that weapons are restricted for those that came out during WW2, and well, you have tighter room to work with.

Are you happy with how many weapons can be used in Battlefield V? Don’t forget that DICE said that some guns will be released via progression or Tides of War.

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New Dirt Rally 2 Gameplay and Track Info Revealed

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4:46 pm in News

Dirt Rally 2 has quietly been getting some more information after it was announced that the game would be launching on the 25th of February in 2019. This new info includes a rough amount of how many cars will be in the game, and which locations players will be able to rally across.

Via its Steam Page, Codemasters says the six locations players will be able to rally across will be Spain, Poland, Argentina, New Zealand, and the USA with more tracks to become available post-launch. Players will also be able to drive over 50 cars at those locations including the VW Polo GTI R5, Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution X, and the Citroen C3 R5.

As we previously mentioned in our article covering the announcement, Dirt Rally 2 will feature eight rallycross circuits of the FIA World Rallycross Championship. Players can duke it out with their friends in multiplayer at locations like Barcelona, Montalegre, Mettet, Lohéac Bretagne, Trois-Rivieres, Hell, Holjes and Silverstone.

If you’re looking for gameplay of the new installment, you’ll find that it’s sparse. But the gameplay that does exist? It’s pretty good. Take a look. 

But that’s not all. GameByte even have has an interview with Codemasters on the new game, including great insights on the design philosophy that goes into making a simulation-style game rather than an arcade one.  

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Battlefield V Grenades and Throwable Weapons Available at Launch Listed

  by   Alex Co  
2:10 pm in News

If you read up on yesterday’s Battlefield V weapons, vehicles, gadgets, and more reveal, you might have noticed something missing. Give up? It’s the grenades and other throwable (throw-able?) items!

This has now been remedied by DICE! Over on Reddit, Global Community Manager Dan Mitre has revealed the list of Battlefield V grenades and throwable weapons available at launch!

Grenades and Throwables

  • No. 36 Frag Grenade
  • M18 Smoke Grenade
  • No. 76 Incendiary Grenade
  • No. 74 Sticky Grenade
  • Geballte Ladung
  • No. 69 Impact Grenade
  • Throwing Knife

That’s about it. What were you expecting ninja stars? In related news, DICE has also confirmed that some weapons seen in trailers and screenshots will be rolled out via progression or in Tides of War.

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Treyarch: Call of Duty: Black Ops 4 Blackout Armor Nerf Will “Please Fans,” Option to Hold/Press for Pickup Button Teased

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If you played the Call of Duty: Black Ops 4 Blackout beta, then chances are you’ve encountered someone wearing body armor that was a wee bit harder to kill. If you’re one of the many who didn’t like it, then rejoice! Treyarch has heard your plea, and the Blackout armor nerf has been confirmed!

This was announced by Treyarch Studio Design Director David Vonderhaar over on Twitter where he said fans will be “pleased” with the Blackout armor nerf!

In addition to that, Vonderhaar also teased an image of the action button being changed to press/hold for picking up items in Blackout!

In other Black Ops 4 news, Activision has confirmed that cross-platform play for the game (and Destiny, and Overwatch) most likely won’t happen soon. Treyarch is also looking at mod tools for the game on PC, but it won’t be ready for launch.

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Star Wars Battlefront 2 2018 Roadmap Gets Updated

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11:23 am in News

While DICE has already laid out the Star Wars Battlefront 2 2018 roadmap back in August, the studio has updated it, and added more events! This time, DICE has revealed what Battlefront II fans can expect up to February 2019!

Check out the image for the condense version, and then read up on the official details.

October – Hero Appearances, N1 Starfighter, and Hero Health Star Cards

For October, we’re revealing that General Grievous*** will don the Jedi Hunter Appearance by default. At Grievous’ release, the additional Battle-Damaged Appearance* will be unlockable with Credits or Crystals.

The fan-favorite N1 Starfighter, a sleek example of Nabooian design and engineering philosophy, will now take to the skies as a fighter class ship in the Hero Starfighters game mode.

Also coming this month are changes to Hero Health Star Cards, giving every hero the ability to equip one of these. Read the Community Transmission solely dedicated to this topic, to learn all about how it affects heroes’ abilities.

November – More Hero Appearances and a Small Update on Geonosis

In November, Obi-Wan Kenobi*** is entering the battlefront, and he’s wearing his Jedi Master Appearance from the get-go. At the same time, Obi-Wan’s Robed Appearance** and another to-be-announced Appearance** for General Grievous are approaching.

Here’s a neat little tidbit about November’s release of Geonosis: this new location will feature the native Geonosians as part of its living world (non-interactive environment). The Geonosians played an important role in the Clone Wars colluding with the Separatists, led by Count Dooku, to develop plans for the first Death Star.

December – No Game Updates

December will see no new game updates, as we’re preparing the Clone Wars content releasing in early 2019 – including a new large-scale, non-linear game mode.

January – Count Dooku, the Coruscant Guard, and Even More Hero Appearances

Then, to kick off the new year, January will see the release of Count Dooku*** plus an additional Appearance** for the Separatist leader. Obi-Wan is expanding his wardrobe even further with the General Kenobi Appearance**, and the Coruscant Guard clone trooper Appearances** are joining the forces of the Galactic Republic.

February – Anakin Skywalker and New Large-Scale, Non-Linear Mode

Anakin Skywalker***, an additional Appearance** for the same, and the 501st Legion clone trooper Appearances** arrive to the game in February. You’ll be able to play with them in our new, large-scale, non-linear game mode featuring capture points and capital ship takedowns.

Please note that more content and features are still to be confirmed. Things might also be moved around, added, or changed. Efforts such as improvements on matchmaking, daily challenges, map rotation, bug fixing, and balancing are ongoing, too. We’ll be back at a later date with an updated view of the Roadmap.

Don’t forget to read up on this month’s upcoming list of events and more right here.

Source: EA

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DICE: “Some” Battlefield V Weapons Seen in Trailers & Screenshots to Be Rolled Out via Progression & Tides of War

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While DICE has revealed the official Battlefield V weapons list yesterday when it blew the door wide open in terms of weapons, gadgets, vehicles and more, eagle-eyed fans spotted a few weapons that were shown in trailers and screenshots that weren’t present in the official list.

As it turns out, DICE knows about this and has confirmed that these weapons will be rolled out via progression, and with Battlefield V’s GaaS (games-as-a-service) evolving free content called Tides of War. This was revealed by DICE Global Community Manager Dan Mitre over on Reddit when he was repeatedly pressed by gamers on the “missing” weapons.

Some of the weapons seen in trailers and screenshots that weren’t on the list are being rolled out through Progression and/or Tides of War. – Dan Mitre, DICE Global Community Manager

Based on Mitre’s answer, it’s safe to say that more free weapons will be added at some point in Battlefield V’s lifespan. Either these weapons aren’t tweaked properly or in the game’s code just yet, or this is DICE’s way of making sure there’s always a drip feed of content that players are working towards.

Are you OK with some of the weapons being available post-launch? Or should DICE include them now if they’re ready? Let us know what you think in the comments.

In other Battlefield V news, check out a preliminary list of headgear/helmets that players can earn in-game. DICE has also mentioned that we might see new classes post-launch as well.

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Fortnite Update Version 1.82 (v6.01) Is Out, Check Out the Complete Changelog

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It’s another week, and that means, another Fortnite update is out! For this week, Fortnite update 1.82 (v6.01) has rolled out, and there’s a few items added, and of course, bug fixes, and balance tweaks.

Clocking in at 1GB on the PS4 version, Fortnite update 1.62 patch notes can be seen below (via Epic Games):

Chiller (Battle Royale)
Don’t get cold feet! Freeze your foes and slide around for a quick getaway.

Playground Custom Options (Battle Royale)
More options have been added for you to play around with. Tweak starting health, gravity and more!

Lead Sled Hammer (Save the World)
Knock those Husks into the ground with this new weapon.

Battle Royale

LIMITED TIME MODE: PLAYGROUND

Playground Custom Options

  • Added more options to Playground. Allowing you to change settings such as starting health, time of day, gravity, and more!

WEAPONS + ITEMS

  • Chiller added.
    • Common Trap.
    • Can be placed on floors, walls, or ceilings.
    • Drops in stacks of 3 in Treasure Chests, Supply Drops, Vending Machines, Supply Llamas, and floor loot.
    • Applies icy feet to friends or foes, causing them to slide around with low friction.

Bug Fixes

  • Fixed an issue that could cause vehicles to become uncontrollable.

GAMEPLAY

  • Made improvements to the motion controls for the Switch to make it feel more accurate and responsive.

Bug Fixes

  • Pets are now hidden along with your character when the camera is too close to you.
  • Toys now respect the streamer mode setting for player names in minigame messages.
  • Slightly increased the hitbox size on the Fancy Tomato to match its visual size.

AUDIO

  • The following adjustments have been made to Glider audio tells:
    • Muffled the audio if there isn’t a clear line of sight between you other gliding players.

Bug Fixes

  • Fixed an issue where incorrect audio would play when a teammate was eliminated.

UI

Bug Fixes

  • Added star ratings to the UI elements of all trap items.

MOBILE

Bug Fixes

  • Fixed an issue where players occasionally couldn’t interact with items.

Save the World

HEROES

Bug Fixes

  • Fixed an issue where Keep Out!!!’s damage area was smaller than intended.

WEAPONS + ITEMS

  • Lead Sled Hammer added to the Weekly Store.
    • A fast-swinging hammer that gains speed with each hit.
    • Leap Attack: Heavy attack that jumps to the targeted foe and damages and knocks down nearby enemies.
    • Available Wednesday, October 3 at 8 PM ET until Wednesday, October 10 at 8 PM ET.
  • Obliterator Sniper Rifle added to the Weekly Store.
    • A slow firing Sniper Rifle with high base damage and a heavy kick.
    • Shots pierce through walls and husks alike, and can quickly obliterate structures.
    • Available Wednesday, October 3 at 8 PM ET until Wednesday, October 10 at 8 PM ET.

Bug Fixes

  • Fixed an issue where the Walloper Hammer sometimes wouldn’t do damage while using the Leap Attack.
  • Fixed an issue that could cause a hitch while using the Leap Attack with the Walloper Hammer.
  • Elemental visual effects on weapons are now hidden along with your character when the camera is too close to you.

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Star Wars Battlefront 2 October Roadmap Revealed, Hero Health Star Cards Detailed

  by   Alex Co  
October 2, 2018 11:48 pm in News

For those playing Star Wars Battlefront II, we’re here to report on some good news! Developer DICE has hunkered down and laid down some of the new content and events coming your way this month!

There’s a lot of stuff incoming for Battlefront II fans this October, and we have every detail you need! First up is a Battle Point Event: Heroes Unleashed community event with Heroes in Galactic Assault set at 75 percent off their normal cost, and eight heroes per side available at any given time! Of course, this month being October, there’s a Halloween-themed event coming too! Called “Night Mode,” this event will feature night-only maps from Friday October 26-31! Check out the complete Star Wars Battlefront 2 October roadmap below!

DICE isn’t stopping there. Battlefront II’s Star Card is also getting changes too. According to DICE, the overall plan is to replace the selection of Hero Star Cards that aren’t used a lot to be replaced with Health Star Cards. These will be broken up into two types of cards:

A generic “Health on Defeat” Star Card

  • This type of card is for Boba Fett, Han Solo, Lando Calrissian, Kylo Ren and Darth Maul. When a hero defeats an enemy, they will regain a small portion of health.

A “Defeat with Ability” card

  • This type of card is for Chewbacca, Yoda, Finn and Captain Phasma. When using one of these Star Cards, health will only be awarded if a specific ability was used to defeat the enemy.

DICE is also adding new Cards to Battlefront II that will make heroes “more fun and engaging to play.” Check out the complete breakdown of changes and additions below (via Reddit):

Health on Defeat Star Cards

These cards award health when a hero has one equipped and defeats an enemy.

Boba Fett

We’re excited to see what Boba Fett can do in the hands of a skilled player once these changes are live. We will be modifying his “For the Hunt” ability to reveal enemy players to both Boba Fett and his teammates by default, without the need for a Star Card. This change would make the Information Sharing Star Card redundant and a good candidate to be changed into a health card.

  • Old Card: Information Sharing
  • Old Description: For the Hunt will reveal enemies to your allies for a part of its duration.
  • New Card: Bounty Claimed
  • New Description: Whenever Boba Fett defeats an enemy trooper, he regains twenty health. Whenever he defeats an enemy hero, he regains even more.

Han Solo

We know from our in-game telemetry that Han Solo’s “Head Games” Star Card is very rarely used by players. We believe this is because it has a difficult trigger and not much benefit. We know from community feedback that this Star Card is a good candidate to be reworked into a health card.

  • Old Card: Head Games
  • Old Description: Scoring three headshot hits in a row without hitting any other body part will reset a part of all Han Solo’s abilities recharge time.
  • New Card: A Good Blaster
  • New Description: Whenever Han Solo defeats an enemy trooper, he regains 20 health. Whenever he defeats an enemy hero, he regains even more.

Lando Calrissian

We feel that “Overheat” is not as important for Heroes as it is for Troopers because all Hero weapons cooldown very quickly. As a result of this, the benefit of Lando’s “In the Zone” Star Card is negligible, making it a great candidate to become a health card.

  • Old Card: In the Zone
  • Old Description: Disabled overheat lasts longer when perfectly cooling the X-8 Night Sniper blaster.
  • New Card: Easy Wins
  • New Description: Whenever Lando Calrissian defeats an enemy trooper, he regains 20 health. Whenever he defeats an enemy hero, he regains even more.

Kylo Ren

We’ve identified Kylo Ren’s “Bloodletting Frenzy” Star Card to be the one that will be reworked into a health on defeat card. We know that health does decrease quickly, and this has an effect on Hero based game modes and Galactic Assault.

In hero-based game modes, players rarely survive long once they reach below 25%, while in Galactic Assault players would find themselves retreating.

  • Old Card: Bloodletting Frenzy
  • Old Description: While Kylo Ren’s health is below 25% he will deal bonus damage with his lightsaber.
  • New Card: Frenzied
  • New Description: Whenever Kylo Ren defeats an enemy trooper, he regains 20 health. Whenever he defeats an enemy hero, he regains even more.

Darth Maul

Darth Maul does not have stamina and because of this, the “Frantic Strikes” Star Card has very little use. We know this is a card that does get brought up quite often by the community, so we feel it’s the perfect candidate to be changed into a health on defeat card.

  • Old Card: Frantic Strikes
  • Old Description: Melee strikes will drain less stamina.
  • New Card: Wrathful
  • New Description: Whenever Darth Maul defeats an enemy trooper, he regains 20 health. Whenever he defeats an enemy hero, he regains even more.

Defeat with Ability Star Cards

These Star Cards reward health when an enemy is defeated by using a specific ability.

Chewbacca

Chewbacca’s melee attacks are already very powerful so, Chewbacca’s “Wookiee Berserker” card is rarely used because of this, even more so due to the fact he can slam the ground.

Chewbacca’s high health is why we decided to connect his health regeneration with defeating an enemy by using a specific ability.

  • Old Card: Wookiee Berserker
  • Old Description: Chewbacca’s melee attacks are stronger and deal more damage.
  • New Card: Ground Breaking
  • New Description: Whenever an enemy trooper is defeated by CHARGE SLAM, Chewbacca regenerates 20 health. If it was an enemy hero, he regains even more.

Yoda

“Master of the Force” is a Star Card that is very rarely used since Yoda loses the unleash power build up very quickly. This card also has a very high difficulty curve, making it one of the least used cards available to Yoda.

Since Yoda has a health boost ability, we have made the decision to connect his health regeneration with the ability “Unleash.”

  • Old Card: Master of the Force
  • Old Description: When the UNLEASH radius is at maximum distance, unleashing it will deal bonus damage.
  • New Card: Release the Force
  • New Description: Whenever Yoda defeats an enemy trooper using UNLEASH, he regains 20 health. Whenever he defeats an enemy hero, he regains even more.

Finn

When looking at the Star Cards for Finn, we identified the “All Together” card as one that is considered weaker than his others, and is rarely used by the community. Finn’s health boost ability is the reason why he receives a Defeat with Ability Star Card.

  • Old Card: All Together
  • Old Description: The radius of UNDERCOVER TEAM is increased if two friendlies are affected.
  • New Card: Covert Leader
  • New Description: Whenever Finn defeats an enemy trooper while UNDERCOVER TEAM is active, he regains 20 health. Whenever he defeats an enemy hero, he regains even more.

Captain Phasma

We have identified Captain Phasma’s Star Card, “Only Pawns,” as the optimal candidate to be replaced. We have found that recharge rates are often difficult to convey towards players and, it makes for the perfect choice.

The new Star Card will continue with the “Staff Strikes” themes, making it much more beneficial within Galactic Assault.

As with the other heroes in this category, Captain Phasma’s health boost ability is why she receives health regeneration connect to an ability.

  • Old Card: Only Pawns
  • Old Description: For every enemy Captain Phasma defeats with STAFF STRIKES its recharge rate will be increased for five seconds.
  • New Card: Beat Down
  • New Description: Whenever Captain Phasma defeats an enemy trooper with her STAFF STRIKES, she regains 20 health. Whenever she defeats an enemy hero, she regains even more.

Finally, DICE has also laid out a quick FAQ for the Star Cards being changed.

Star Cards Changes FAQ:

Q) If I already own one of the Star Cards that are being changed, what will happen?

A) If you already own one of the Star Cards that are changing, it will automatically change into the new card.

Q) If I have leveled up a Star Card, what happens if it changes?

A) The Star Card will retain its level, despite changing over to its new version.

Q) How did you choose which Star Cards to modify?

A) We used in-game telemetry which told us which Star Cards were not being used. We also utilized community feedback.

Q) Are you going to be making any more changes?

A) We will be monitoring the game and community feedback once these changes go live. We will continue to tweak and balance through further updates to the game.

These changes are currently scheduled to arrive within the General Grievous update and as always, we’re looking forward to hearing what you think.

Whew! That’s a lot, right? Once this update is out, we’ll be sure to let our readers know.

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Latest Hitman 2 “How to Hitman” Trailer Showcases Agent 47’s Different Tools to Kill

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IO Interactive has a new Hitman 2 trailer for us today, and this one shows Agent 47 demoing his “tools of the trade.” Whether it’s shooting someone on the head, blowing them up, or sniping them from afar, Agent 47 can do it all.

Watch Agent 47 showcase his extremely deadly set of skills, all the while donning some far out outfits in the process.

Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment and IO Interactive today released the third installment in the HITMAN 2 – How to Hitman video series, Tools of the Trade. In HITMAN 2, the path to eliminating a target is scattered with different tools to get the job done efficiently. Whether it’s remote exploding cellphones, audio distractions, proximity tasers, disposable scramblers or strategic use of mirrors, a player’s proficiency will determine whether Agent 47 makes it to the finish line in one piece.

Hitman 2 will slice and dice its way out this November 13 on the PS4, Xbox One and PC.

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GTA Online This Week: Sumo Remix, Extended Double GTA$, Free Unlocks & More

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Still playing Grand Theft Auto Online (GTA Online)? If you’re one of the many who still do, then there’s a lot to look forward to this week. In a press release, Rockstar announced the Sumo (Remix) challenges, free unlocks, and lots more!

According to Rockstar, players can battle their way across seven newly designed Sumo (Remix) arenas, with double GTA$ and RP, which will last until October 15! Logging in this week will also give players two new free unlocks: the White Ammu-Nation & Yellow Warstock t-shirts! A slew of high-end vehicles and weaponized vehicles are also on sale this week!

You may have declared yourself king of the ring in the classic Adversary Mode Sumo, but if you were thinking you could slip back into your old habits, think again. It’s time to brush off your territorial instincts in Sumo (Remix), now available to play in GTA Online. The safe zone is still your only way to avoid going up in flames, but this time it moves whenever the timer runs out, shrinking each time, and large pieces of the track may or may not disappear at random. This is carnage 2.0.

Step into any of the 7 brand new custom designed Sumo (Remix) arenas now through October 15th to earn Double GTA$ & RP.

For more info, head on over to Rockstar’s Social Club Events page.

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SoulCalibur VI Beta Gameplay – Watch Raw Footage & Over 30 Minutes of Gameplay Right Now

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Remember when we posted the download links and moves list for Bandai Namco’s SoulCalibur VI beta? If you weren’t able to take part in it, then don’t fret! We have enough gameplay to tide you over!

Check out raw SoulCalibur VI beta gameplay below! There’s over 30 minutes of footage to pore over!

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If you want your clips featured here on the website and in the MP1st YouTube channel, hit us up via email: tips@mp1st.com! We’re thinking of rolling out rewards, gift cards and whatnot once things get really rolling, so why not be one of the first, right?

Don’t forget to follow MP1st on Twitter, like us on Facebook for the latest multiplayer news!

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Super Brief Battlefield V Hamada Gameplay Shows How Explosions Can Save You

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While a lot of gamers have had their chance to experience Battlefield V’s new features in last month’s beta, one of the “new” gameplay mechanics that were shown in the beta that didn’t get a lot of attention was how objective explosions knocked players over.

It might be more of afterthought than anything else, but this gameplay mechanic can save virtual lives! Over on Twitter, DICE Lead Multiplayer Designer for Battlefield V Valerian Noghin shares  a super short clip of him being saved by knockback experienced from an explosion!

I admit, I was a bit annoyed at these knockbacks, but seeing them doing something like this is kinda cool, no? In other Battlefield V news, don’t forget that the complete weapons list, vehicles and more have been revealed today! We also posted some of the headgear/helmet variants players can earn in-game.

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Here’s Our First Look at Red Dead Redemption 2 First-Person Mode

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Just a few weeks ago, we reported that Rockstar Games’ Red Dead Redemption 2 can be played entirely in first-person. If you’re curious how that looks in real-time, then you’re in luck!

Wait no more, pardner! Check out how horseback riding and even shooting looks in first-person below.

It’s been a busy past few weeks and days for Red Dead Redemption 2 news. Not only did we get a new gameplay video yesterday, we also know the HUD can be customized (to some degree). Also of note, Sony has locked in some timed exclusivity deal with Rockstar that gives PlayStation owners 30 days early access for post-launch content.

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Report: Harry Potter RPG Leaked Gameplay Footage Looks Incredible, Watch It Now

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It’s Avada Kedavra time, Harry Potter fans! It seems Warner Bros. is working on a as-of-yet–unannounced Harry Potter RPG that’s aimed for hardcore gamers. What’s more, there’s leaked gameplay footage of it flying about right now, and it shows the unnamed wizard killing enemies!

Watch the brief leaked footage below, where we get to see bits of the character creator system, traversal, puzzle, and even goblins being slayed! Yes, this isn’t a Harry Potter game aimed for kids!

The leak, which comes from Reddit user VapeThisBro, even has gameplay details!

Set in the 19th Century (1800’s) Wizarding World, this 3rd person open-world action RPG game centers around your character with unique abilities who has eared a late acceptance to Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. You are a newly arrived 5th year student to Hogwarts that demonstrates a latent gift for magic with a unique ability to track and identify remnants of a pottant ancient power.

Upon arrival, strange events begin to materialize In the Forbidden Forrest and trouble begins o brew within the castle walls. Together with Professor Elezar Fig, you embark on a journey through both familiar and never before seen locations to bring to light the truth behind these mysterious occurrences.

On your quest you will craft potions, master new spells, and discover fantastical beasts. You will battle Dark Wizards, Goblins, and other supernatural enemies and uncover the truth about your destiny – the Fate of the Wizarding World lies in your hands.

FEATURES – Journey to Hogwarts to become one of 8 different Wizard types -Experience Hogwarts, make new friends, uncover new secrets, and change the fate of the Wizarding world. -Experience a new magic system that creates countless possibilities to master magic. -Freely explore the Wizarding World for the first time., Choose your house and friends at Hogwarts, and decide to pursue a path of good or evil. -Create your own witch or wizard, and experience a all new story separate from the books or films

While the gameplay might be from a canned game, that’s not so according to BBC News reporter Lizo Mzimba. He shares (via Eurogamer) that the footage is legit, and Warner Bros. currently have a few titles in mind for it which include: Harry Potter Magic Awakend, Magic Forever is also in the mix.

Additional digging seems to indicate that the developer is Avalance Software (Disney Infinity), which shouldn’t be confused with Avalance Studios who has worked on the Just Cause franchise. Evidence of this was dug up last year by NeoGAF wherein it was discovered  that Warner Bros. is hiring for a Harry Potter RPG using the Unreal Engine 4 game engine.

Furthermore, Eurogamer has heard the same thing that Avalance is behind this RPG, and it’s currently a year away from launch.

We’ve contacted Warner Bros. and will update the post if and when we get a reply. Will this game have multiplayer of some sort? I sure hope it does. Who wouldn’t want to be in a Hogwarts gang doing all kinds of magical stuff, right?

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