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Here’s How You Can Still Play Battlefield 2 & 2142 Online

by Mack Ashworth

November 4, 2017 3:30 pm in News

It’s been a week since EA asked The Revive Network to stop supporting older Battlefield titles. In that time, TRN has disabled all file downloads and posted a “goodbye” letter. On November 17, all Revive servers will shut down. Fans who were eager to play Battlefield 2 and Battlefield 2142 now have to look elsewhere for their nostalgia trips.

Fortunately, Reddit user 0-You-0 has put together an FAQ which details different ways that players can access Battlefield 2 and Battlefield 2142 online. Here’s the relevant question and answer:

If the Revive servers shut down for Battlefield 2 and 2142, are there ways we can continue playing?

Absolutely. Go ahead and grieve about this whole Revive fiasco, but don’t despair: we have plenty of communities and other services sweeping in with the intentions of keeping Battlefield 2 and 2142 alive if the Revive servers go down. We have a fair amount of communities for Battlefield 2 as always, and both Gameranger and BF2Hub provide excellent alternatives for playing the game itself. Dethklok is spearheading action for keeping 2142 alive with its dedicated playerbase, and already has plans for what to do in case the Revive servers shut down. Links to various communities and game services will be provided below in the resources section. Note that as of writing this, this only includes the communities I could find that have in some way said they’ll be around post-Revive or are already present elsewhere. I strongly encourage others to post their own community and service links in the comments, I’ll probably edit them here in the post as well as I come along them.

Here’s a direct link to the Reddit thread. Check the comments for additional updated solutions.

Will you be battling on with Battlefield olden goldies? Let us know!

In other Battlefield news, the next game in the franchise has been heavily hinted at by EA, the Battlefield 1 community is now at over 23.5 million, and a Battlefield 1 free map has been announced.

Source: Reddit

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Call of Duty: WWII Down Now for PS4 , Error Codes Showing (Update)

by Alex Co

2:55 pm in News

Update #2 (11/5/2017):

If Google is sending you here, there’s an update on the Call of Duty: WWII PS4 servers being down right here.

Update:

It seems to be working for some, though not for everyone. If you can’t connect, let us know where you’re connecting from so we know which region has it back up and running.

Original Story:

After posting that Call of Duty: WWII is down for Xbox One users earlier, I assumed that PS4 gamers can log in and play without any issues given the Activision online services page says that the game is “online.”

Well, as it turns out, it can’t log in, either. I’ve asked around to make sure it’s not just me, and yep, Call of Duty: WWII is down worldwide for the PS4, too! Over on the COD: WWII subreddit, multiple threads have been started about the online component not working. And given the game’s online-centric approach, it seems loading Nazi Zombies or single-player is proving to be a challenge to some too.

As I’m typing this, I get the “The Call of Duty:WWII service is not available at this time. Please try again later or visit http://www.callofduty.com/wwii/status for updates” message with error code $65571. What’s odd is, some users have reportedly been able to get online, though there’s no definite answer why or who’s affected. ResetEra forum users have posted in droves complaining about not being able to go online as well. Currently, there are no confirmation from the Activision Support Twitter or Sledgehammer Games.

Once we hear of any updates, we’ll be sure to update this post. Speaking of, don’t be surprised if we see a title update soon to fix some of the technical issues the game has been suffering from since release.

You can check out our beginner’s guide while you’re waiting, or read up on what every Basic Training perk does here.

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Hearthstone Kobolds & Catacombs Expansion Announced, Features 135 New Cards

by Mack Ashworth

2:30 pm in DLC and Expansions

The next Hearthstone expansion has been announced! It’s called “Kobolds & Catacombs” and the highlighted features include: new Spellstone cards, 135 added cards in total, nine new class-specific Legendary Weapons, and a free new single-player game mode called “Dungeon Runs.”

Here’s the official rundown of what the expansion will add to the game:

Pesky Kobolds have been tunneling beneath Azeroth for thousands of years, uncovering and hoarding artifacts long forgotten by mortals and surface dwellers . . . but whispers of these mighty treasures ripe for the taking have begun to spread throughout taverns far and wide. Some of the most alluring rumors speak of powerful Spellstones among the 135 cards included in Kobolds & Catacombs: enchanted items that you hold in your hand to empower before playing. Intrepid adventurers will also be able to arm themselves with one of nine new class-specific Legendary Weapons! Players will receive one free Legendary Weapon the first time they log in to Hearthstone after Kobolds & Catacombs has launched.

The bravest and most foolhardy adventurers will need all the help they can get as they delve into Hearthstone’s free new single-player game mode: Dungeon Runs! Coming with the launch of Kobolds & Catacombs, Dungeon Runs will send Hearthstone players on challenging, high-stakes subterranean adventures inspired by the classic fantasy dungeon crawl. Players start with a novice deck from their class of choice and face a series of progressively stronger foes, randomly selected from a huge pool of unique bosses. As they progress, they’ll bolster their decks with cards looted from defeated bosses, including some immensely powerful treasures exclusive to Dungeon Runs. Heroes should plunder with caution, however, because losing a single battle will spell the end of their Dungeon Run.

Kobolds & Catacombs has a launch window of sometime in December, but nothing concrete just yet. Price-wise, players can now pre-purchase new packs in a 50-pack bundle for a one-time price of $49.99. Those who pre-purchase will be granted a “sparkling, jewel-encrusted “For the Hoard!” card back for free.

In other Blizzard news, StarCraft II is going free-to-play, a new Overwatch hero has been revealed along with a new map, and Blizzard talks Overwatch eSports tools and updates.

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Star Wars Battlefront II Gameplay Showcases All Heroes in Action

by Mack Ashworth

1:30 pm in News

Arguably the most exciting part about playing Star Wars Battlefront II will be getting to play as all of the heroes and villains. In Battlefront II, players earn points to spend on more powerful upgrades. The ultimate upgrade is getting to play as a ruthless Jedi, Sith, or other fan-favorite from the movies.

The video below compiles footage of all 14 heroes that will be available at launch. Give it a watch and get a preview of the various (deliberately overpowered) special abilities.

https://youtu.be/65ORN6JeVkg

Thanks to Star Wars HQ for providing that epic montage of clips.

As a reminder, here are the heroes confirmed for launch:

Yoda
Kylo Ren
Darth Vader
Luke Skywalker
Emperor Palpatine
Chewbacca
Darth Maul
Rey
Iden Versio
Princess Leia
Han Solo
Lando
Boba Fett
Bossk

In addition to these 14 heroes, both Captain Phasma and Finn will be coming to the game for free in December.

Which hero are you most looking forward to playing as? Let us know.

In other Star Wars Battlefront II news, here’s our first look at the new loot crates, read up on how the game will likely be discounted during the movie’s launch, and be sure to watch the launch trailer (again, if you’ve already seen it!).

Source: Star Wars HQ (YouTube)

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World of Warcraft: Battle for Azeroth Expansion Revealed, New Features Listed

by Mack Ashworth

12:30 pm in DLC and Expansions

World of Warcraft is set to receive a new expansion called “Battle for Azeroth.” It will feature many new quests, as well as a level cap increase to 120.

Here’s all the details revealed thus far:

Explore Two Fabled Kingdoms: As a champion of the Horde, travel to the Zandalar empire to persuade the trolls to lend their naval might. As a defender of the Alliance, venture to the seafaring kingdom of Kul Tiras, home of Jaina Proudmoore, and rally its inhabitants to fight for your cause.
Recruit Allied Races: Take a new form for your adventures as several new playable Allied Races, each with unique racial abilities. Earn the favor of the Highmountain tauren, Void elves, Dark Iron dwarves, and others to create a new character of that race and add their strength to your faction.
Plunder the Islands of the Great Sea: Scour Azeroth’s myriad uncharted Islands and conquer an ever-changing array of enemies, environments, and objectives. Battle in groups of three as you race against cunning rival intruders—or enemy players—to collect each island’s resources and fuel the war effort.
Charge Into the Warfronts: Fight on the battlefields of a large-scale, 20-player cooperative Warfront to claim a key strategic location. Capture resources to build your faction’s forces, lead the charge as your troops lay siege to objectives, and fight the enemy commander to claim victory in this new PvE mode inspired by classic Warcraft RTS battles.
Infuse Your Armor with Titanic Might: Seek out Azerite, an invaluable new resource that has emerged in the Legion’s wake. Imbue the Heart of Azeroth—a legendary neck piece entrusted to each hero by Magni Bronzebeard—with Azerite to customize your armor with new powers and traits.
Battle to Level 120: Trace the corruption of the Blood God to the Underrot, unearth the secrets of a lost titan vault, escape from the Drust Realm of the Dead, and more as you quest through 10 new levels—then continue to grow in power through new World Quests, raids, dungeons, and more.
Instantly Boost to Level 110: Enter the raging conflict between the Horde and the Alliance prepared to survive on the front lines of a vicious new war.
Connect Through Communities: Join up with WoW^® players who share common interests in persistent cross-realm Communities. Share strategies with members of your class, fraternize with auction house magnates, talk shop with fellow tailors, and expand your social circles.

A release date hasn’t yet been confirmed. However, two new trailers accompany the expansion’s announcements, and can be watched below.

Still playing WoW? Or thinking about jumping back in for this expansion? Let us know!

In other Blizzard news, StarCraft II is going free-to-play, a new Overwatch hero has been revealed along with a new map, and Blizzard talks Overwatch eSports tools and updates.

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Madden 18 Update Adds Xbox One X Support, Tunes Gameplay & More

by Jasmine Powell

11:30 am in News

A new Madden 18 update has rolled out. Its main focus is on preparing the game for Xbox One X 4K compatibility, however there are a bunch of other fixes included, too.

Below is a list of available “enhancements” for Madden 18 Xbox One X:

Upgraded Resolution from 1080p to 4K Ultra HD: Providing players with the highest fidelity visuals in Madden NFL experience ever, delivering hyper-realistic gameplay to your fingertips
Gameplay Runs at a Consistent 60 frames per second (fps): Delivers seamless transitions and improved gameplay performance between each down
Character Level of Detail: Vibrant, detailed athlete visuals bringing your favorite NFL stars to life!

Full list of patch notes for Madden 18 below:

Top Updates

Pass Accuracy tuning
Addressed MUT squads improper XP awards
Tuning to balance Coach Adjustments
Replaced the “Bluff Blitz” hot route with “Hard Flat” for Inside linebackers
Addressed issues around users losing control for a short time during the camera flip on turnovers

Full Change List

Franchise
- Updated NFL records for Offline (already available in Cloud)
- Addressed issue displaying certain menus in 4K
- Addressed issue around Injured Players not showing up as being on the IR when starting a franchise via Play Now Live
- Made stability improvements

- Gameplay
  - Tuned to increase pass accuracy when throwing in a clean pocket with feet set in Competitive Game Style
  - Tuned to decrease pass accuracy when throwing across the QB’s body at drastic angles and making back-foot throws
  - Tuned to decrease defensive penalty for using the Pass Commit adjustment vs. running plays in all Game Styles
  - Added logic for Conservative Ball Carrier Coaching Adjustment – now there’s a very low chance for defender fakeouts when this adjustment is active
  - Tuned to increase frequency of holding penalties when the Aggressive Blocking Coaching Adjustment is active
  - Tuned to increase frequency of offsides penalties when the Aggressive Pass Rush Coaching Adjustment is active
  - Addressed issues resulting in catches being knocked out by minimal defensive contact
  - Addressed issues around users losing control for a short time during the camera flip on turnovers
  - Addressed online grieving exploits around spamming the Fake Snap mechanic to stop the clock and defenders intentionally Encroaching to keep the clock running
  - Addressed issue resulting in incorrect field position after a touchback occurs on a missed field goal
  - Addressed issue where kick return player would get stuck in a strafe assignment after colliding with a teammate
  - Tuned to ensure plays populate in the Run/Pass Counter filter of the Play Call menu
  - Added Skills Trainer Gauntlet stability improvements
  - Added a controller-rumble prompt in MUT Squads to notify user-controlled receivers when the ball is snapped
  - Tuned to address inability to move outside linebacker when showing blitz in the Dollar formation
MUT Squads
- Addressed issues around incorrect XP awards

Visual
- Addressed rare issue around Field Goal net enlarging after missing a field goal

Are you looking forward to giving Madden 18 a go in 4k Ultra HD? Let us know below.

In other update news, Gran Turismo Sport update 1.05 has landed and features ABS tuning and more, a Star Trek Online patch resolves crash issues and more, and this Ark update will help players sleep better at night.

Source: EA Sports (Official)

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StarCraft II Is Going Free-to-Play, Veterans Receive Special Gift

by Mack Ashworth

10:38 am in News

StarCraft II is going free-to-play starting November 14. That’s right! This isn’t just one of those free weekends, the game’s free entry will last indefinitely!

Included in the free package is access to the Wings of Liberty campaign, ranked ladder multiplayer, and all Co-Op Commanders.

The press release announcing the news reads:

StarCraft II is one of the highest-rated PC games of all time, and we’re excited to give even more people around the world a chance to find out why it has inspired such a passionate global community,” said Mike Morhaime, CEO and cofounder of Blizzard Entertainment. “With the massive Wings of Liberty single-player campaign, endlessly replayable co-op mode, prestigious ranked ladder, comprehensive map-making tools, and more, StarCraft II now delivers the ultimate real-time strategy experience completely free.

Those wanting to experience more of the game, can do so by purchasing additional single-player campaigns, Heart of the Swarm, Legacy of the Void, and Nova Covert Ops, individually ($14.99 USD each) or together in the Campaign Collection ($39.99) through the online Blizzard Shop.

Those who already own StarCraft II will receive a special Eidolon Ghost skin and three portraits commemorating their founder’s status in the game.

Happy to see StarCraft II go free-to-play? Let us know!

In other PC gaming news, Nvidia has teased the GTX Titan X Collector’s Edition in a short video, a new Overwatch beginner tips for hero has been introduced along with a new map, and here’s some Call of Duty: WWII.

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Call of Duty: WWII Xbox One Servers Down, Activision Looking Into Issue (Update)

by Alex Co

1:51 am in News

Update:

The Activision online services page now list the Xbox One version as “online,” so game on, soldiers!

Original Story:

If you’re an Xbox One gamer and can’t seem to connect to Call of Duty: WWII, don’t panic! It seems the entire world is having issues playing COD: WWII on Xbox One. Based on feedback from our own staff member Joel Santana, it is indeed happening now, and has been confirmed by the Activision online services page.

According to Activision Support page for online services, COD: WWII for PlayStation 4 and Windows are “online,” while the Xbox One is experiencing an “outage.” The official Activision Support Twitter also acknowledges the situation, though has not given an update on when it’ll be fixed.

https://twitter.com/ATVIAssist/status/926641737245720576

The tweet reads, “We are aware of issues with Xbox, and are closely monitoring, more details to come -” and links to the Xbox Support page that shows Call of Duty: WWII for Xbox One is on “Limited” game status. No ETA has been given so far on when it’ll go back up, but once it does, we’ll be sure to let Xbox gamers know.

Unfortunately, servers aren’t the only issue affecting Call of Duty: WWII right now, as there’s a lobby glitch happening right now that I can confirm is happening on PS4. While you’re waiting for servers to go back up, go read on our quick tips guide for the multiplayer, or see which gun we deem is the best one in the game so far.

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PSA: Call of Duty: WWII Lobby Glitch Is a Thing Happening to Everyone and Not Just You

by Alex Co

November 3, 2017 10:15 pm in News

Have you played Call of Duty: WWII yet? Did you finish a match and found out that you couldn’t leave or quit after? If so, don’t fret, you’re not the only one. Reddit users and even people on Activision’s forums have spoken out about it, and it seems to be happening to a lot of people.

Speaking from personal experience (playing on PS4), it seems to happen after a match of TDM or Domination. I’ve played multiple games of War mode just fine, but the moment I played TDM or Dom, it happens. I even tried switching PSN accounts just to check, and so far, no dice.

Here’s a video of it happening in real-time, which is most likely what you’ve experienced as well.

Once a match’s done, you’re then shown the recap screen where you won’t be able to quit or leave. It can’t be seen in the video, but I’ve tried pressing X multiple times to no avail until I was ushered in to the next match where I had to manually leave (and it might have even counted as a loss too). Unfortunately, once you’ve managed to do that, you’re then greeted by the loading screen of doom that goes nowhere. I tried waiting it out for 15 minutes until I decided to close the app via the PS4’s dashboard and try again.

We’re not sure if this is due to server overload, an in-game bug or something else. So far, the official Activision Support Twitter, nor Sledgehammer Games has issued an update on what’s causing it, or how to fix it. Once we find a fix, we’ll be sure to let our readers know ASAP.

Have you experienced this yourself? What other technical glitches have you encountered in Call of Duty: WWII so far? Let us know in the comments.

In other Call of Duty: WWII news, check out what we think is the best gun in the game so far. We also posted a beginner’s guide to help newbie players get their bearings.

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EA UFC 3 Release Date Announced, “Champions Edition” Revealed Along With New Trailer

by Alex Co

9:24 pm in News

True to EA’s word. UFC 3, (not to be confused with 2012’s UFC Undisputed 3), has been revealed in full today, and we got a new trailer, screenshots, cover athlete details and more. First off, the EA UFC 3 release date has been nailed down to February 2, 2018 for the PlayStation 4 and Xbox One.

UFC 3’s cover athlete is none other than The Notorious, Connor McGregor. Check out the trailer below that’s said to use “in-game” graphics to see some of the action unfold.

Over on EA’s official site for the game, the “Champions Edition” has been announced as well, and it offers players three days early access to the full game, 20 Premium Packs and more. There’s a handy list below that compares the standard edition to the Champions one.

There’s a lot more details announced for it including the tech used for the animations which EA calls “Real Player Motion” you can read about here. Confirmed modes for UFC 3 are G.O.A.T. mode, that lets you experience being a UFC fighter “outside of the ring” meaning that you’ll be able to make promotional choices, build hype for your fights and more. (read more about the G.O.A.T. career mode here). There’s also a Tournament mode that lets players fight their friends in real time as well.

Another new feature for UFC 3 is the inclusion of the Ultimate Team mode seen in other EA Sports games like Madden and FIFA. Read how it will play it out in UFC 3 straight from EA below.

Create Your Dream Team

Collect and customize real UFC fighters like Conor McGregor and Anderson Silva to build the ultimate team.

Improve Your Fighter Chemistry

Bolster individual fighters, or your entire team, when you pair specific moves that grant boosts for a strategic advantage.

Challenge Yourself

Jump into new, dynamically updated Solo Challenges to improve your skills and unlock in-game rewards.

In case you didn’t notice, the trailer above seems to confirm that UFC legends will be part of the roster! We see Rampage and Chuck Lidell square off like it was just yesterday. Hopefully, we’ll get a roster confirmation soon.

UFC 3 is being developed by EA Vancouver and will be out this coming February 2, 2018 for the PS4 and Xbox One.

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Overwatch New Hero Moira Introduced, New Map Revealed

by Alex Co

7:00 pm in News

At BlizzCon, a few an Overwatch new hero and new map was announced by the studio! Blizzard is adding a new Overwatch hero,”Moira,” and according to Blizzard, she’s a “geneticist” though one that throws morals and ethics out the window. Check out details of her abilities and her reveal trailer below.

Role: Support (Difficulty to use 2/3 starts)

Moira’s biotic abilities enable her to contribute healing or damage in any crisis. While Biotic Grasp gives Moira short-range options, her Biotic Orbs contribute longer-range, hands-off damage and healing; she can also Fade to escape groups or remain close to allies in need of support. Once she’s charged Coalescence, Moira can save multiple allies from elimination at once or finish off weakened enemies.

Abilities:

BIOTIC GRASP

Using her left hand, Moira expends biotic energy to heal allies in front of her. Her right hand fires a long-range beam weapon that saps enemies’ health, healing Moira and replenishing her biotic energy.

BIOTIC ORB

Moira launches a rebounding biotic sphere; she can choose between a regeneration effect that heals the allies it passes through, or a decay effect that deals damage to enemies.

FADE

Moira quickly teleports a short distance.

COALESCENCE

Moira channels a long-range beam that both heals allies and bypasses barriers to damage her enemies.

If that wasn’t enough, a new map is on the way too! Prepare to fight in a Blizzard theme park called “Blizzard World!”

See your favorite gaming memories come to life in Overwatch’s new hybrid map as you attack and defend the payload across Azeroth, Tristram, the Koprulu Sector, and beyond!

Currently, there’s no set date on when Moira will become available, with the Blizzard World map set to come sometime in “early 2018.”

Thoughts on the new hero so far? She certainly seems to be inspired by Dragon Ball or maybe it’s just me? Her ultimate certainly reminds me of Ki blasts and energy wave battles in the anime.

Source: Overwatch

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Call of Duty: WWII Beginner Tips – How to Hold Your Own in Multiplayer

by Alex Co

6:22 pm in Features

Call of Duty: WWII is finally out, and that means millions of gamers are flocking to shooter’s main draw, the multiplayer. Thankfully, we’ve taken a lot of hits so you don’t have to — at least not as much as we did.

In this quick beginner’s guide, we help you choose the starting guns, Basic Training perk and more to at least hold your own on the battlefield. Ready? Let’s get to it, soldier!

[tps_title]Follow Orders[/tps_title]

Once you load the multiplayer portion of the game, you’ll be shoved in to the Headquarters portion, and be given a set of instructions on what to do. It might be super obvious, but go follow the simple instructions to get some much-needed XP!

The tasks themselves are super simple and should take you no time to complete.

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Activision: Destiny 2 Ahead of Destiny 1 on “Consumer Spend,” Expansion Pack Attach Rate

by Alex Co

4:59 pm in News

While it seems Destiny 2 isn’t faring any better than Destiny 1 when it comes to overall unit sales, it seems the sequel is raking in more money overall according to Activision. During the publisher’s Q3 2017 earnings call, Activision exec Collister Johnson shared a few highlights regarding Destiny 2, and how it’s ahead of the first one in terms of expansion pack attach rates and more.

Destiny 2 is off to a strong start and after the PC launch is now ahead of Destiny 1 on total consumer spend, on time spent per player, attach rate to the expansion packs and average revenue per user. Destiny 2 also achieved a new high watermark in digital full game downloads at over 50% of console sell-through.

So not only are Destiny 2 players spending more time on the game compared to the first one, but they’re also spending more money too? Are you surprised by this revelation or not at all?

In other Destiny 2 news, go check out Xur’s wares this weekend, and speaking of DLC, there’s going to be a livestream of Destiny 2’s first DLC, Curse of Osiris happening soon, and you can check the schedule to make sure you catch it.

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Elgato 4K60 Pro Price and Release Date Revealed

by Mack Ashworth

2:00 pm in Hardware

We’ve known about the Elgato 4K60 Pro for quite some time now. It’s exciting tech that will allow gamers to record 4K gameplay at 60fps. With the PS4 Pro, and soon the Xbox One X, releasing and making 4K console gameplay a reality, there’s been a surge in demand for a 4K60 compatible capture device.

If you’re into capturing gameplay and uploading it to the internet in the highest possible quality, the Elgato 4K60 Pro is probably already on your radar. Up until now, however, the price and release date have been mysteries.

Via press release, Elgato has revealed the MSRP of $399.95 and a release date of November 21. It’s now available to pre-order on the Elgato site and Amazon.

Here are the 4K60 highlights, final specs and system requirements:

4K60 Highlights:

Ultra quality: capture your gameplay in immaculate 4K resolution at 60 FPS
Instant Gameview: power your workflow with superior low latency technology
Dedicated software: record with ease and export to your favorite editing app

Technical Specifications

Interface: PCIe x4
Input: PlayStation 4 Pro, Xbox One X, unencrypted HDMI
Output: HDMI (lag-free pass-through)
Supported Resolutions: Up to 2160p60
Dimensions & Weight: 178 x 121 x 21 mm, 270 g / 7 x 4.7 x 0.83 in, 9.5 oz

System Requirements

Windows 10 (64-bit) 6th generation
Intel Core i7 CPU (i7-6xxx) / AMD Ryzen 7 (or better)
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 10xx / AMD Radeon RX Vega (or better)
PCIe x4/x8/x16 slot

What do you think of the price? By comparison, the Elgato HD60 Pro, which capturing 1080p60 gameplay, retails for $199.99. So, it’s double the price for quadruple the resolution, I guess!

In other Elgato news, here’s our interview with Elgato Gaming’s senior partnerships manager Miguel Lozada, and here’s a refresher on what we saw from Elgato and the 4K60 Pro at gamescom 2017.

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Call of Duty: WWII – The Best Gun in Multiplayer Revealed

by Alex Co

1:20 pm in News

While I’ve only squeezed in a few hours of Call of Duty: WWII multiplayer since yesterday, it seems I’ve found the “best gun” in the game so far. Note that this is subjective, but poking around the internet, it seems most people share the same sentiment: the FG-42 rifle is a beast weapon!

Why is it so powerful? It’s mostly due to being able to drop enemies at (almost) any range in three shots! Yep, you read that right! It’s a three-hit kill weapon that’s an automatic, has minimal recoil, decent iron sights, and the fire rate isn’t bad, either. There are a few drawbacks though, for one thing, it only has 20 bullets in each magazine, it reloads kinda slow, but that’s basically it.

Using the “Hustle” Basic Training perk will let you reload faster, or you can use it enough to unlock the extra magazine attachment, which should help its fairly limited bullet pool. Call of Duty YouTuber Drift0r even made a video about it, where he tested the range of the FG-42 and yep, it’s just damn powerful. If you have a permanent unlock token (which you can get by pre-ordering) you might want to use it since it can only be unlocked by reaching level 42.

Better use this now since I have a hunch Sledgehammer Games will nerf this gun hard very soon.

If you’ve used the FG-42, what are your thoughts on it? Which guns can outperform it? Share your feedback in the comments.

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Destiny 2 Curse of Osiris Official Stream Details, Faction Rallies Return & More

by Mack Ashworth

12:45 pm in DLC and Expansions

In its weekly update post, Bungie detailed three upcoming Destiny 2 Curse of Osiris streams, as well as the return of Faction Rallies and the Bungie Bounty.

Here’s everything you need to know about each:

Curse of Osiris Streams

Stream One – New Stories to Tell
11AM Pacific, Wednesday, November 15
Learn about the places you’ll go, the characters you’ll meet, and the enemies you’ll fight.

Stream Two – New Ways to Play
11AM Pacific, Tuesday, November 21
Watch us preview some of the new activities that will challenge you and your Fireteam.

Stream Three – New Gear to Earn
11AM Pacific, Wednesday, November 29
Inspect the new inventories and see it all in action on a brand new Crucible map.

Factions Rallies

You’re about to be called again to declare your loyalty during another week of Faction Rallies. If you are a new player who missed the first event, this will be an opportunity for you to define your character, join a movement, and earn some awesome gear. From November 7 until November 13, follow the call to action from your chosen leader to earn reward packages full of armor, weapons, and more. Your efforts in game will determine which faction is crowned the winner and given the right to sell their weapon as an additional reward.

Adjustments to Faction Rallies:

Strikes now reward faction tokens at a range of 5 to 9 faction tokens per completion (up from 3 to 7)
- Nightfall now rewards 10 to 18 faction tokens on first completion per character
Completing Heroic Public Events now rewards 5 faction tokens (down from 8)
Destroying enemy resources no longer rewards faction tokens
- Opening Lost Sector Chests now rewards 3 faction tokens for each fireteam member

Bungie Bounty

The Bungie Bounty is back. This time, we’ll be playing on Xbox One. Another brave soul has volunteered to host the Bungie team on their own stream. SheSnaps will be the target. Match with her in Quickplay and win during the time indicated below to claim your emblem.

Bungie Bounty: SheSnaps
When: November 3rd, 2017
6:00–8:00 p.m. (Pacific)
Playlist: Quickplay
Console: XB1

SneSnaps won’t be going it alone. We have an all-Bungie fireteam backing her up.

L0SE – Joel Acosta, BVT Tester
OppDef – Richard Meier, PVP Tester
BNG Cozmo – Yours truly, Community Manager

Those are the highlights of this week’s Bungie blog post. If you want to read the whole thing, click here.

In other Destiny 2 news, the Curse of Osiris expansion got a new trailer and release date, the upcoming expansion will also increase the level cap, and the Destiny 2 Raid was beaten by a clan of deaf gamers.

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Rainbow Six Siege White Noise DLC Teased, Features New Operators, Weapons & Map

by Mack Ashworth

12:00 pm in DLC and Expansions

Posting on its blog, Ubisoft has offered a tease at what’s next for Rainbow Six Siege during Year 2 Season 4. Named “Operation White Noise”, the game will be getting three new Operators, a new map and new weapons.

New Operators

“Two new Operators from the 707th Special Mission Battalion (707th SMB) are joining Team Rainbow. The attacker is stubborn and daring while the defender is methodical and tenacious. We’re also bringing you a new GROM Operative in the mix, known for their resilience and bravery.”

New Map

“For our new map, you’ll have to look up, waaay up to explore a pristine observation tower high above Seoul’s skyline.”

New Weapons

“Make room for more fire power in your storage locker as we’ve got new weapons to satisfy your craving for more choices in dealing out devastation.”

That’s it for information on Operation White Noise. Expect to hear more as the year closes out.

Are you excited to enter into the third year of Rainbow Six Siege?

In other Rainbow Six Siege news, take a look at the “Mid-Season Reinforcements” update, read how the developers explain ping abuse and the steps to fix it, and catch up on how Ubisoft is aiming for a total of 100 Operators.

Source: Rainbow Six Siege (Official)

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Report – White PS4 Pro Console Standalone Launching Next Week

by Mack Ashworth

11:17 am in Hardware

Previously only available as part of a Destiny 2 bundle, it now looks as if the white PS4 Pro will be launched as a standalone console purchase. UK retailer Smyths has listed the console for pre-order. It’s priced at £339.99 (~$444) and will apparently release on November 7.

Here’s the official feature list, according to the Smyths listing:

Features

Contains white 1TB Console, Controller, Mono Headset, HDMI cable, USB & power cables
SPECTACULAR GRAPHICS: 4K TV owners can experience higher quality visuals, such as 4K quality resolution*1, as well as faster and more stable frame rates. HD TV users will also enjoy enhanced gameplay experiences on PS4™ titles in 1080p.
ENHANCED GAMEPLAY: Supporting faster frame rates*3 for super-sharp and smoother on-screen action.
HIGH DYNAMIC RANGE (HDR) TECHNOLOGY: Visuals are more realistic, strikingly vivid and truer to what the human eye sees in the real world.
ULTIMATE SHARE PLAY AND REMOTE PLAY: Share or stream your games in stunning detail with visuals of up to 1080p and 60fps.
MORE CONNECTIONS: Features 2.4GHz/5GHz Wi-Fi mode options and HDMI 2.0 output.
TWO CONSOLES, ONE PS4™ FAMILY: Connect with friends on PlayStation®4 Pro and PlayStation®4 consoles, and hook up with the biggest online community of players with PlayStation®Plus*4.
GAMES: All games are fully cross-compatible with PS4™ Pro and PS4™, and players compete online in the same multiplayer ecosystem.
ULTIMATE PERFORMANCE: Double the power*2 with an incredible combination of visual quality and performance in a console.

There’s not yet any official word from Sony, but we’ll keep this post updated with any developments.

In other PlayStation news, these were the top five biggest PlayStation Paris Games Week 2017 reveals, check out these new official PS4 gaming glasses, and read how Microsoft accidentally advertised PlayStation Move instead of Kinect.

Source: Console Deals, HotUKDeals

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Nvidia GTX Titan X Collector’s Edition Teased in Short Video

by Mack Ashworth

10:28 am in Hardware

“It’s coming…”, Nvidia warns enthusiast gamers’ wallets, as a newly-released video teases a revamped Titan X graphics card. In the clip, we get a clear look at the engraved name: “Titan X Collector’s Edition.”

Give the video a watch here:

You can spot the name by pausing at 0:11.

Sadly, all we’ve gotten so far is a tease of the shroud and engraving. Specs haven’t yet been revealed, nor has any possible release date.

As a refresher of the non-Collector’s Edition specs, take a look below:

NVIDIA TITAN Xp

NVIDIA TITAN Xp is the world’s most powerful graphics card. Incredible computing horsepower and groundbreaking NVIDIA Pascal™ architecture give you the power to accomplish things you never thought possible.

We packed the most raw horsepower we possibly could into this GPU. It’s driven by 3840 NVIDIA® CUDA® cores running at 1.6 GHz and packs 12 TFLOPs of brute force. Plus it’s armed with 12 GB of GDDR5X memory running at over 11 Gbps.

Click for the full specification.

In other PC gaming news, Hi-Rez Studios is possibly reviving the Tribes IP as a battle royale title, Star Trek Online has received a new patch which should resolve crash issues, and a new Ark update will help players to sleep better at night.

Source: Nvidia (Official)

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Dragon Ball FighterZ Story Mode Details Revealed in New Trailer

by Alex Co

9:50 am in News

In a press release, Bandai Namco has revealed more details about the Dragon Ball FighterZ story mode, and what better way to do that than with a brand new trailer! As one might expect, the trailer shows off the game’s gorgeous visuals that must be seen to be appreciated.

The trailer’s voice-over is in Japanese, which should be appreciated by anime fans. Don’t worry, though, there’s English subtitles embedded as well.

What obstacles will our heroes face within the 3 story arcs? Will Android 21 find out how tasty the FighterZ will be? All this and more will be revealed when DRAGON BALL FighterZ launches January 26th, 2018!

Make sure to check out the pre-order bonuses for the game as well. If you want to try before you buy, Dragon Ball FighterZ will have an open beta at some point before release, too.

Dragon Ball FighterZ is being developed by Arc System Works (Guilty Gear) and is scheduled for release this coming January 26, 2018 for the PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and PC.

Tags: Arc System Works Bandai Namco Dragon Ball Dragon Ball FighterZ

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