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Destiny 2 Raid Name Revealed Through Trophies/Achievements List, Download Size for PS4 Confirmed

For those who want to “know thy enemy” before the game launches, the Destiny 2 trophy list has been revealed, and it gives a hint at what the first Raid will feature. The list doesn’t contain any hidden trophies, which is why it looks so short. However, I’ll still be issuing a spoiler warning as two of the trophies mention what the Raid is called. 

Okay, final warning. Here’s the list:

Platinum

Traveler’s Chosen
-Obtain all trophies in Destiny 2.

Gold

Zavala’s Lieutenant
-Acquire each Titan subclass.

Cayde’s Pathfinder
-Acquire each Hunter subclass.

Ikora’s Protégé
-Acquire each Warlock subclass.

Show Me What You Got
-Complete Shaxx’s Call to Arms.

In A Flash
-Complete a Flashpoint.

Heart of Darkness
-Complete a Nightfall strike.

The Life Exotic
-Collect 15 exotic weapons or armor.

Challenge Accepted
-Complete 30 challenges.

Belly Of The Beast
-Complete the Leviathan raid.

The Prestige
-Complete the Leviathan raid or a Nightfall strike on Prestige difficulty.

Lest Ye Be Judged
-Encounter an Emissary from beyond.

Silver

The People’s Hero
-Complete a Heroic public event.

Long and Winding Road
-Reach level 20.

The folks over at PlayStation LifeStyle have done some digging into what the name of the Raid could mean, and have found this passage on Destinypedia:

“The Leviathan was a massive intelligent creature that resided deep within the ocean of the gas giant Fundament long ago. It was a disciple of the Traveler, and aided in imprisoning the five Worm Gods within the planet’s core. When the proto-Hive sisters Xi Ro, Sathona, and Aurash dove into Fundament’s depths in search of a secret that would prevent the Syzygy, an alignment of the gas giant’s fifty-two moons that would create a global tidal wave of catastrophic proportions, the Leviathan met them. Communicating with magnetic fields, it attempted to persuade them to return to the surface and follow the way of the Traveler and the Light, warning them against the seduction of the Deep, but the sisters rejected its pleas because it offered no way to end their species’ suffering and avert the Syzygy.

“Later, after the sisters had made a pact with the Worms, becoming the Hive and ravaging Fundament, the Leviathan tried to escape the planet’s surface and take shelter with the Ammonites of Fundament’s moons. The Ammonites sent their best forces to protect the Leviathan, whom they revered almost as much as the Traveler, but the Hive saw this as an opportunity. In one fell swoop, the Hive slew the Leviathan and destroyed the Ammonite civilization, forcing the Traveler to flee for its safety. The Leviathan’s corpse was fed to the Worm Gods Eir and Yul.”

According to the PlayStation Store’s product page, the Destiny 2 download size will be 30.87GB.  

Doesn’t the Raid sound menacing! Are you looking forward to grouping up and tackling Destiny 2‘s first big challenge?

Destiny 2 launches on September 6 for PlayStation 4 and Xbox One. The PC version will release on October 24. 

Source: PlayStation LifeStyle via NeoGAF, Game Idealist

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Call of Duty: WWII Beta Update Raises Level Cap, Adds New Weapon and Scorestreak

If you’re having fun with the Call of Duty: WWII beta but have already managed to hit the beta level cap of 20, then rejoice! Sledgehammer Games has just raised the COD: WWII beta level cap  to 25 and even added some new stuff, too!

Aside from the increased level cap, the Call of Duty: WWII beta update also adds a new submachine gun called the Waffe 28, a Fighter Pilot scorestreak, and the 1911 pistol. Additionally, there’s additions for Basic Training too. Players can now choose Energetic, which is unlockable at level 23, and a new grenade called the S-MINE 44, which can be unlocked at level 21.

For more COD: WWII coverage, check out our video where we list down the five things you ought to try in the COD: WWII beta. We also showcase the Paratroopers scorestreak in one of our videos, and that’s the highest streak attainable right now.

Stay tuned for more COD: WWII beta coverage from MP1st, and make sure to tune in tomorrow to see what we think of it so far.

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Call of Duty: WWII Paratroopers Video Demos the Beta’s Most Powerful Scorestreak

Watch the video above for a quick look at the Call of Duty: WWII paratroopers scorestreak, the most powerful streak featured in the beta. 

At 1250 points, you’ll have to do some serious killing or flag capping to be able to call them in. However, if you do manage to pull it off, you’ll be rewarded with a squad of AI controlled troops who roam the map shooting enemy players!

If you missed our episode of “5 Things You Must Do in the Call of Duty: WWII Beta,” click here to give it a watch. For more video content, be sure to subscribe to the Pixel Enemy YouTube channel. And, of course, stay tuned to MP1st for all of your multiplayer gaming news, features, reviews, previews, and more!

Have you managed to get access to the CoD: WWII beta? If not, check out this article which details how you play without a code!

If you’ve got more questions about the beta, read this piece which has every important detail in one place.

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NBA 2K18 All Player Ratings Listed, Trailer Dribbles Out

In case you didn’t know, this year’s NBA 2K — NBA 2K18 — will feature some of the best years of all time, and that means a lot of old school players will be in the mix. 

If you’re a basketball fan like me, then you’re no doubt curious as to what the NBA 2K18 all player ratings are. Is Michael Jordan rated the same as Magic Johnson? Can Isiah Thomas stand against Stephen Curry? Check out the complete NBA 2K18 all time player rankings below.

Philadelphia 76ers

Starters
Allen Iverson – 97
Hal Greer – 90
Julius Erving – 94
Billy Cunningham – 91
Wilt Chamberlain – 93

Bench
Andre Iguodala – 87
Hershey Hawkins – 87
George McGinnis – 87
Doug Collins – 87
Joel Embiid – 86
Maurice Cheeks – 86
Jrue Holiday – 84
Darryl Dawkins – 83
Henry Bibby – 82
Aaron McKie – 80

Milwaukee Bucks

Starters
Oscar Robinson – 94
Sidney Moncrief – 93
Ray Allen – 90
Bob Dandridge – 88
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar – 99

Bench
Giannis Antetokounmpo – 90
Michael Redd – 88
Vin Baker – 87
Terry Cummings – 87
Paul Pressey – 85
Jon McGlocklin – 85
Bob Lanier – 84
Ricky Pierce – 84
Brandon Jennings – 83
Andrew Bogut – 83

Chicago Bulls

Starters
Derrick Rose – 94
Michael Jordan – 99
Scottie Pippen – 96
Dennis Rodman – 93
Artis Gilmore – 93

Bench
Jimmy Butler – 90
Jerry Sloan – 89
Bob Love – 88
Joakim Noah – 87
Luol Deng – 86
B.J. Armstrong – 85
Toni Kukoc – 85
Horace Grant – 85
Charles Oakley – 84
Steve Kerr – 81

Cleveland Cavaliers

Starters
Mark Price – 91
Kyrie Irving – 91
LeBron James – 99
Brad Daugherty – 89
Zydrunas Ilgauskas – 88

Bench
Kevin Love – 87
Larry Nance – 87
Ron Harper – 86
Terrell Brandon – 86
World B. Free – 86
Campy Russell – 86
Austin Carr – 86
Tyrone Hill – 85
Anderson Varejao – 83
Craig Ehlo – 82

Boston Celtics

Starters
Bob Cousy – 95
John Havlicek – 96
Paul Pierce – 94
Larry Bird – 98
Bill Russell – 98

Bench
Kevin McHale – 95
Dave Cowens – 94
Robert Parrish – 93
Sam Jones – 92
Kevin Garnett – 91
Isaiah Thomas – 89
Rajon Rondo – 89
Ray Allen – 88
Tom Heinsohn – 88
Antoine Walker – 87

Los Angeles Clippers

Starters
Chris Paul – 92
Corey Maggette – 86
Bob McAdoo – 94
Blake Griffin – 90
DeAndre Jordan – 87

Bench
World B. Free – 88
Ron Harper – 87
Danny Manning – 86
Bill Walton – 84
Eric Gordon – 84
J.J. Reddikk – 83
Eric Bledsoe – 82
Quentin Richardson – 82
Jamal Crawford – 82
Darius Miles – 80

Memphis Grizzlies

Starters
Mike Conley – 87
Tony Allen – 85
Sharif Abdur-Rahim – 86
Pau Gasol – 92
Marc Gasol – 93

Bench
Zach Randolph – 88
Shane Battier – 85
Mike Bibby – 85
Jason Williams – 84
Mike Miller – 83
Rudy Gay – 83
Byron Scott – 80
Bonzi Wells – 80
James Posey – 80

Atlanta Hawks

Starters
Lou Hudson – 91
Joe Johnson – 89
Dominique Wilkins – 94
Bob Pettit – 95
Dikembe Mutombo – 92

Bench
Kevin Willis – 87
Steve Smith – 87
Pete Maravisch – 87
Paul Millsap – 87
Doc Rivers – 85
Al Horford – 85
Jeff Teague – 85
Kyle Korver – 84
Stacey Augmon – 81
Spud Webb – 80

Miami Heat

Starters
Tim Hardaway – 88
Dwyane Wade – 97
LeBron James – 99
Chris Bosh – 88
Alonzo Mourning – 94

Bench
Shaquille O’Neal – 89
Glen Rice – 87
Rony Seikaly – 86
Hassan Whiteside – 86
Eddie Jones – 85
P.J. Brown – 85
Steve Smith – 84
Udonis Haslem – 83
Brian Grant – 83
Dan Majerle – 82

Charlotte Hornets

Starters
Kemba Walker – 86
Eddie Jones – 88
Glen Rice – 89
Larry Johnson – 88
Alonzo Mourning – 88

Bench
Dell Curry – 85
Al Jefferson – 86
Muggsy Bogues – 85
Kendall Gill – 85
Baron Davis – 85
Derrick Coleman – 84
Stephen Jackson – 83
P.J. Brown – 83
Raymond Felton – 81
Kenny Gattison – 80

Utah Jazz

Starters
John Stockton – 91
Pete Maravich – 95
Adrian Dantley 92
Karl Malone – 97
Mark Eaton – 89

Bench
Deron Williams – 89
Andrei Kirilenko – 88
Rudy Gobert – 88
Gordon Hayward – 88
Darrel Griffith – 87
Al Jefferson – 84
Jeff Hornacek – 84
Paul Millsap – 83
Derrick Favors – 83
Greg Ostertag – 80

Sacramento Kings

Starters
Oscar Robertson – 97
Mitch Richmond – 94
Peja Stojakovic – 88
Chris Webber – 93
Jerry Lucas – 94

Bench
Nate Archibald – 93
DeMarcus Cousins – 90
Mike Bibby – 88
Vlade Divac – 88
Reggie Theus – 85
Jason Williams – 84
Antoine Carr – 84
Rudy Gay – 83
Tyreke Evans – 83
Doug Christie – 83

New York Knicks

Starters
Walt Frazier – 95
Allan Houston – 89
Carmelo Anthony – 91
Willis Reed – 94
Patrick Ewing – 95

Bench
Dave Debusschere – 91
Bernard King – 89
Michael Ray Richardson – 88
John Starks – 88
Amar’e Stoudemire – 88
dikk Barnett – 87
Earl Monroe – 87
Mark Jackson – 87
Charles Oakley – 86
Kristaps Porzingis – 86

Los Angeles Lakers

Starters
Magic Johnson – 99
Jerry West – 97
Kobe Bryant – 98
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar – 96
Shaquille O’Neal – 98

Bench
Elgin Baylor – 96
James Worthy – 95
George Mikan – 94
Wilt Chamberlain – 91
Pau Gasol – 90
Gail Goodrich – 90
Jamaal Wilkes – 87
Byron Scott – 87
Michael Cooper – 86
Derek Fisher – 84

Orlando Magic

Starters
Penny Hardaway – 93
Tracy McGrady – 95
Grant Hill – 86
Dwight Howard – 93
Shaquille O’Neal – 93

Bench
Nick Anderson – 85
Jameer Nelson – 85
Horace Grant – 84
Dennis Scott – 84
Steve Francis – 83
Darrell Armstrong – 82
Nikola Vucevic – 82
Brian Shaw – 81
Bo Outlaw – 80
Aaron Gordon – 80

Dallas Mavericks

Starters
Derek Harper – 87
Rolando Blackman – 88
Mark Aguirre – 88
Dirk Nowitzki – 97
Shawn Bradley – 82

Bench
Jim Jackson – 88
Jason Terry – 88
Michael Finley – 88
Jamal Mashburn – 88
Steve Nash – 86
Jason Kidd – 86
Tyson Chandler – 82
Sam Perkins – 81
J.J. Barea – 80
Brendan Haywood – 80

Brooklyn Nets

Starters
Jason Kidd – 95
Drazen Petrovic – 90
Julius Irving – 97
Buck Williams – 88
Brook Lopez – 87

Bench
Vince Carter – 89
Richard Jefferson – 87
Derrick Coleman – 87
Joe Johnson – 87
Deron Williams – 87
Kenyon Martin – 86
Devon Harris – 86
Kenny Anderson – 86
Kendall Gill – 86
Keith Van Horn – 86

Denver Nuggets

Starters
Fat Lever – 90
David Thompson – 95
Alex English – 93
Carmelo Anthony – 94
Dan Issel – 92

Bench
Allen Iverson – 90
Dikembe Mutombo – 89
Kiki Vandeweghe – 89
Antonio McDyess – 88
Nick Van Exel – 86
Chauncey Billups – 86
Mahmoud Abdul-Rauf – 86
Laphonso Ellis – 84
Nenê – 82
Danilo Gallinari – 81

Indiana Pacers

Starters
Mark Jackson – 85
Ron Artest – 88
Paul George – 91
Jermaine O’Neal – 90
Rik Smits – 87

Bench
George McGinnis – 89
Chuck Person – 87
Jalen Rose – 86
Roy Hibbert – 86
Herb Williams – 85
Antonio Davis – 84
Detlef Schrempf – 84
David West – 84
Lance Stephenson – 83
George Hill – 82

New Orleans Pelicans

Starters
Baron Davis – 90
Jamal Mashburn – 89
David West – 88
Anthony Davis – 92
DeMarcus Cousins – 88

Bench
David Wesley – 84
Tyson Chandler – 83
Peja Stojakovic – 82
Ryan Anderson – 82
Eric Gordon – 81
Jrue Holiday – 81
Tyreke Evans – 81
Trevor Ariza – 80
J.R. Smith – 80

Detroit Pistons

Starters
Isiah Thomas – 96
Joe Dumars – 93
Grant Hill – 93
Ben Wallace – 89
Bob Lanier – 93

Bench
Chauncey Billups – 91
Jerry Stackhouse – 89
Richard Hamilton – 89
Dave Debusschere – 89
Dennis Rodman – 89
Bill Laimbeer – 87
Andre Drummond – 85
Vinnie Johnson – 83
Rick Mahorn – 80

Toronto Raptors

Starters
Kyle Lowry – 88
DeMar DeRozan – 89
Vince Carter – 95
Chris Bosh – 92
Antonio Davis – 85

Bench
Damon Stoudamire – 86
Tracy McGrady – 84
Morris Peterson – 84
Jose Calderon – 84
Doug Christie – 84
Jonas Valanciunas – 81
Louis Williams – 81
Amir Johnson – 80
Terrence Ross – 80
Alvin Williams – 80

Houston Rockets

Starters
James Harden – 94
Tracy McGrady – 91
Clyde Drexler – 91
Hakeem Olajuwon – 98
Yao Ming – 92

Bench
Calvin Murphy – 90
Ralph Sampson – 89
Steve Francis – 88
Elvin Hayes – 88
Kenny Smith – 86
Otis Thorpe – 85
Cuttino Mobley – 83
Vernon Maxwell – 83
Patrick Beverly – 81
Robert Horry – 81

San Antonio Spurs

Starters
Tony Parker – 93
George Gervin – 96
Kawhi Leonard – 94
Tim Duncan – 98
David Robinson – 96

Bench
Manu Ginobili – 93
Sean Elliott – 87
LaMarcus Aldridge – 86
Bruce Bowen – 86
Artis Gilmore – 85
Dennis Rodman – 84
Avery Johnson – 83
Danny Green – 83
Vinny Del Negro – 81
Robert Horry – 80

Phoenix Suns

Starters
Steve Nash – 96
Paul Westphal – 88
Shawn Marion – 90
Tom Chambers – 89
Amar’e Stoudemire – 91

Bench
Dennis Johnson – 92
Kevin Johnson – 88
Jason Kidd – 88
Connie Hawkins – 88
Larry Nance – 88
Dan Majerle – 87
Jeff Hornacek – 86
Goran Dragic – 86
Leandro Barbosa – 84
Cedric Ceballos – 84

Seattle Supersonics/Oklahoma City Thunder

Starters
Gary Payton – 94
Russell Westbrook – 94
Ray Allen – 95
Kevin Durant – 97
Shawn Kemp – 89

Bench
Spencer Haywood – 89
Dennis Johnson – 89
Jack Sikma – 89
Dale Ellis – 88
James Harden – 87
Xavier McDaniel – 87
Lenny Wilkens – 87
Tom Chambers – 87
Detlef Schrempf – 87
Serge Ibaka – 86

Minnesota Timberwolves

Starters
Sam Cassell – 87
Andrew Wiggins – 86
Wally Szczerbiak – 85
Kevin Love – 91
Kevin Garnett – 97

Bench
Karl-Anthony Towns – 91
Al Jefferson – 88
Stephon Marbury – 87
Terrell Brandon – 86
Isaiah Rider – 84
Ricky Rubio – 84
Christian Laettner – 83
Latrell Sprewell – 83
Zach Lavine – 82
Trenton Hassell – 80

Portland Trailblazers

Starters
Damian Lilard – 89
Clyde Drexler – 96
Jerome Kersey – 87
LaMarcus Aldridge – 89
Bill Walton – 95

Bench
Arvydas Sabonis – 88
Terry Porter – 87
Kiki Vandeweghe – 86
C.J. McCollum – 86
Zach Randolph – 85
Kevin Duckworth – 85
Rod Strickland – 85
Isaiah Rider – 84
Nicolas Batum – 83
Wesley Matthews – 83

Golden State Warriors

Starters
Steph Curry – 96
Klay Thompson – 90
Chris Mullin – 94
Rick Barry – 95
Wilt Chamberlain – 98

Bench
Kevin Durant – 96
Nate Thurmond – 92
Tim Hardaway – 90
Baron Davis – 89
Draymond Green – 89
Sleepy Floyd – 88
Mitch Richmond – 87
Jason Richardson – 87
Latrell Sprewell – 86
Monta Ellis – 86

Washington Wizards

Starters
John Wall – 90
Earl Monroe – 87
Bernard King – 86
Elvin Hayes – 95
Wes Unseld – 94

Bench
Bradley Beal – 87
Chris Webber – 87
Rod Strickland – 86
Rex Chapman – 85
Richard Hamilton – 84
Gheorghe Muresan – 84
Manute Bol – 82
Marcin Gortat – 82
Otto Porter – 81

Obviously, some of the rankings will be questioned by superfans of each team and player, but what can you do, right? 

NBA 2K18 dribbles and shoots out this September 19 on the PlayStation 4, PS3, Xbox One, Xbox 360, Nintendo Switch and PC.

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For Honor Double XP Fest Happening Now on PS4

For those who want to level up faster in Ubisoft’s For Honor, an “Extra XP Fest” is now on-going for the PlayStation 4 version of the game, and will run from today and end on August 28 at 10 p.m. ET/August 29, 1 a.m. PT. 

Sharpen your swords, polish your armor, people! Get some For Honor double XP on before it’s gone, and we’ll see you on the battlegrounds!

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Star Wars Battlefront II Hero Vehicles Abilities Detailed

While EA and DICE popped the lid off of Star Wars Battlefront II’s highly anticipated space battles, there’s still a lot of question marks surrounding the game. One of these questions is how will the Hero vehicles be different from your standard TIE Fighter or X-Wing. 

Well, now we have the answer to that. Spotted on the Star Wars Battlefront subreddit, a handy all-in-one image shows what each known Hero vehicle looks like and what it can do. I’ll list down a quick rundown for those who can’t load the image.

Darth Maul Scimitar

Vehicle abilities: Target Lock, Stealth Drive, Dual Proton Torpedoes

Boba Feet’s Slave I

Vehicle abilities: Ion Cannons, Seismic Charge, Concussion Missile

Poe Dameron’s Black One

Vehicle abilities: BB-8 Repair, Black Leader, Proton Torpedo

Han Solo’s Millenium Falcon

Vehicle abilities: Afterburner, Special Modifications, Concussion Missile.

Bear in mind, these aren’t all the Hero vehicles in the game. The trailer confirmed that Yoda, Darth Vader and even Kylo Ren will be participating in space battles in Battlefront II, and their vehicle abilities are a mystery for now.

Star Wars Battlefront II will be released this November 17 for the PlayStation 4, Xbox One and PC. For all things Battlefront II, keep your crosshairs locked in to MP1st!

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Rainbow Six Siege Free Weekend Coming up, Get Your Squad Together and Play!

Rainbow Six Siege will be getting a free weekend during August 24-27, across all platforms. This means that Xbox One, PS4, and PC gamers can try out the popular first-person shooter, with any progress made during the trial carrying over to the full release (should you be convinced to buy it!). 

Ubisoft has released a trailer specifically for the event. Watch it below:

If you’ve somehow not yet managed to play Rainbow Six Siege, here’s a breakdown of what to expect:

THE SIEGE GAMEPLAY
For the first time in Rainbow Six, players witl engage in sieges, a brand-new style of assault. Enemies now have the means to transform their environments into strongholds: they can trap, fortify, and create defensive systems to prevent breach by Rainbow teams.
To face this challenge, players have a level of freedom unrivaled by any previous Rainbow Six game. Combining tactical maps, observation drones, and a new rappel system, Rainbow teams have more options than ever before to plan, attacks, and diffuse these situations.

COUNTER TERRORIST UNITS
Counter terrorist operatives are trained to handle extreme situations, such as hostage rescue, with surgical precision. As “short range” specialists, their training is concentrated on indoor environments. Operating in tight formations, they are experts of close quarter combat, demolitions, and coordinated assaults. Rainbow Six Siege will include operators coming from five of the most worldwide renowned CTU: the British SAS, the American SWAT, the French GIGN, the German GSG9 and Russian SPETSNAZ.
These Operators are specialists with their own expertise within Siege operations. Each has their own unique personality & specialty. Some are focused on assault whereas others are defense-oriented. They can be combined within the same team to create new team strategies.

PROCEDURAL DESTRUCTION
Destruction is at the heart of the siege gameplay. Players now have the unprecedented ability to destroy environments. Walls can be shattered, opening new lines of fire, and ceiling and floors can be breached, creating new access points. Everything in the environment reacts realistically, dynamically, and uniquely based on the size and caliber of bullets you are using or the amount of explosives you have set. In Rainbow Six Siege, destruction is meaningful and mastering it is often the key to victory.

Will you be playing this weekend?

Source: Ubisoft US (YouTube)

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Call of Duty: WWII Free Beta Access, Play Without A Code

Those of you sad that you can’t partake in the Call of Duty: WWII beta on PS4, since you don’t have a pre-order code, should turn that frown upside down! You can access the “private” beta without a code by following these instructions:

  • Sign up for a Hong Kong or Singapore PlayStation account (you don’t need PS+.)
  • If you use Gmail, simply add +[country] after your email, so for instance youremail+Singapore@gmail.com. That way all the email goes to the same account.
  • Download the beta.
  • Play and have fun.

This appears to work for a lot of “closed” testing builds, so keep an eye out for other games that try to get you to buy before you try!

So now everyone can enjoy the beta. Here’s a reminder of what the beta contains:

Beta participants will experience the all-new War Mode where players compete against each other in objective-based, team gameplay. The Private Beta will also enlist players in fast-paced, grounded Call of Duty action on maps set in World War II locations such as Pointe du Hoc and the Ardennes Forest.

Will you be giving the Call of Duty: WWII beta a go this weekend?

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Gaming News Round-Up: Uncharted, SNES Classic Pre-Orders, & Shenmue 3

Covering both multiplayer and single-player gaming news, This Just-In Gaming has a round-up of everything significant that’s happened over the last week. From SNES Classic and Xbox One X pre-orders to Shenmue III, This Just-In Gaming explores and discusses all of the must-know news.

If you like This Just-in Gaming, get subscribed to his YouTube channel! 

Join in on the discussion in the comments down below. What was your video game news highlight of the week? Has gamescom 2017 been a success, and did you pre-order an Xbox One X? Tell us everything!

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Thrustmaster T300 RS GT Edition Racing Wheel Review – Thrust and Go

Gran Turismo Sport is only a few months from release but a few of its licensed accessories are already out in the market including the Thrustmaster T300 RS GT Edition, an updated and Gran Turismo-licensed version of the T300 RS that was originally released two years ago. Aside from the addition of Gran Turismo branding, the only major difference the GT Edition has from the old T300 RS is the two-pedal set of the original being replaced with the three-pedal T3PA set which also features a new set of pedal faces.

Settings up the GT Edition was pretty easy and straightforward. The base can be secured to a table or desktop using the included clamp while the wheel can be easily attached to the base by slotting it in and then turning a cylinder as well as a small screw, which requires a separate Philips screwdriver, to finally lock it in place. The pedal set can then be linked to the rest of the system via a cable that attaches to the rear of the base. The base itself is then plugged into a power outlet as well as the PS4.

The T3PA pedal set that comes with the GT Edition features new pedal faces that come in a brushed aluminum instead of the shiny chrome of the original. The pedal faces are also larger in width, height, and thickness, making easier to press, regardless of their position, and feel heftier. While the clutch and gas pedals still have their additional mounting holes to change their position, the mounting holes on the brake pedal have been removed, although the larger pedal slightly makes up for it.

Performance-wise, there really isn’t anything different with the R300 RS GT Edition from the original. The smoothness, resistance, and force feedback on the wheel is great due to dual belt drive, which is also impressively quiet. The rubber grip on the wheel is also comfortable and provides decent grip. As for the pedals, the gas pedal has pretty good snap back while the resistance on the brake pedal, especially when the conical mode is attached, feels great as well.

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Other than the wheel and shift pedals, the buttons and shift paddles on the wheel all feel great and responsive. Sadly, as the T300 RS GT Edition doesn’t come with a shifter, the clutch pedal is practically useless unless something like Thrustmaster TH8A Add-On Shifter is purchased with it or afterwards. Additionally, the base

In spite of not introducing anything significantly new or game-changing into the market, the Thrustmater T300 RS GT Edition is a great racing wheel and pedal set. It’s easy to set up, looks and feels great, and is easily upgradable with several options for add-ons (such as a shifter) and rims (such as a Ferrari F1 rim). Those looking to purchase a decently-priced, upper mid-tier racing wheel and pedal set definitely can’t go wrong with the T300 RS GT Edition

 

Pros:

  • Easy to set up
  • Sturdy contruction
  • Great design and performance
  • Upgradable

Cons

  • Doesn’t come with a shifter
  • Might be too expensive for some.

Thrustmaster T300 RS GT Edition provided by Thrustmaster.

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5 Things You Must Do in the Call of Duty: WWII Beta

The Call of Duty: WWII beta has opened up a little earlier than expected, allowing those who have been granted access to play a multitude of modes on a few of the game’s maps.

I’ve been playing the beta all morning and have come up with five things you absolutely must do. Click the video above to give it a watch!

If you missed our episode of “5 Best EA gamescom 2017 Show Moments,” click here to give it a watch. There’s quite a few games and expansions to get excited about!

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Have you managed to get access to the CoD: WWII beta? What do you think of the game so far? Let us know in the comments down below.

If you’ve got more questions about the beta, check out this piece which has every important detail in one place.

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Overwatch’s Mercy Is Getting a Major Overhaul, New Ultimate Revealed

Possibly one of the most unrewarding characters to use in Overwatch is Mercy. Not only are you always expected to heal or revive “at the right time,” but most of the time, random players won’t even acknowledge your efforts to support your team. 

In a new Overwatch developer update video, Game Director Jeff Kaplan revealed that Mercy’s ultimate will be changed! Yep, Mercy won’t have the Resurrect ultimate anymore BUT, she’ll still have the ability as a regular one, though she can only resurrect one character at a time and at a “long cooldown.” So don’t expect to see a revive train happening.

Mercy’s new ultimate ability will be called “Valkryie” and will enable her to fly. Not like Pharah’s boost, but actually fly around.

Jeff Kaplan: She can fly, and I don’t mean that she can Pharah-boost in the air briefly, I mean she can fly. And it’s super fun. You have complete control of your character. After all, Mercy has those wings we might as well put them to real use. I mean, Guardian Angel’s pretty good, but imagine flying with Mercy, how much fun it could be.

Aside from being able to fly, Valkyrie will boost Mercy’s regular abilities; her Resurrect ability will have a shorter cooldown, she’ll able to fire her weapons faster and do more damage, her healing and damage boost beams will extend further and will be able to buff multiple friendlies at once. 

Valkyrie (New Ultimate Ability)

Valkyrie unleashes the full power of Mercy’s Valkyrie Suit, enhancing her weapons and abilities for 20 seconds:

  • Caduceus Staff: Mercy’s healing and damage boost beams now affect all allies near the targeted teammate, and the staff’s effective range has been extended
  • Caduceus Blaster: Granted infinite ammo, while simultaneously increasing damage and fire rate
  • Guardian Angel: Increased range and movement speed
  • Resurrect: Cooldown is instantly reset when Valkyrie is activated and reduced to 10s after the initial cast
  • Hover: Mercy gains the ability to fly freely, at increased movement speed
  • Regeneration (Passive): No longer interrupted when Mercy takes damage

These new changes to Mercy will be tested out in Overwatch’s PTR. Kaplan added that they will monitor the changes to the character and will adjust her abilities and even her ultimate as they see fit. You can check out the rest of the patches and whatnot that’s applicable in the PTR right here.

Source: Overwatch via Polygon

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New Destiny 2 Public Events Shown Off, Exotic Engrams Can Drop During Regular Play

If you’re a Destiny player, possibly one of the best moments of the game is when a Public Event occurs and everyone teams up for the common good. While there are instances of that happening, there wasn’t a lot of variation to these Public Events which caused some players to not care whenever it happened.

Hopefully, that won’t be the case for Destiny 2. Check out a few of the Destiny 2 Public Events in action in the videos below.

I’ll let you be the judge if they’re different enough from Destiny 1’s or from each other.

In other Destiny 2 news, remember how annoying it was to get Exotics in the first game? You had to wait for Xur, needed Three of Coins and so on. Well, in Destiny 2, that’s going to change — at least somewhat. Apparently, Exotic Engrams can be dropped by enemies by doing patrols, Public Events (like the ones above), and other missions! 

Given we don’t know what exactly this new Exotic Engram will or can be, we’ll reserve judgement for now. But this is definitely welcome news. Let’s just hope there’s not another set of gear and weapons that will require their own currency in Destiny 2.

Source: Critical Hit Gaming, Twinfinite

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Overwatch Competitive Seasons Now 2 Months Long, Changes to Ranking and More Detailed

Blizzard just laid a lot of info down for Overwatch’s upcoming Season 6. First off, each season of Competitive Play will now last for only two months instead of three, though the CP you earn will be adjusted for the shorter season.

This will mean that players will earn more CP per win. In addition to this tweak, Skill Rating will also undergo a big change, as players will now have to play only five games per week instead of the standard seven. The decay will be halved from 25 SR to 50 too.

These changes will also affect the matches themselves. Control maps in Competitive will now be a best of three instead of a best of five. There’s a lot more changes, so go watch the video above and let Overwatch Game Director Jeff Kaplan talk yuo through it.

In a post on the Battle.net, Blizzard has also announced updates on skill tiers and how they’re calculated after a win/loss. Silver, Gold , Platinum and Diamond players, you can now be dropped into lower tiers!

  • Players in Silver, Gold, Platinum, and Diamond can now drop into lower skill tiers

  • We’ve made some adjustments to how skill rating is calculated after a win/loss

SKILL TIER UPDATES

Players in Silver, Gold, Platinum, and Diamond will now be moved into lower skill tiers if they cannot consistently maintain the minimum skill rating for that tier. After a loss, the game will check to see what a player’s current tier and skill rating are—if their skill rating has not exceeded the minimum for their current tier for the past five games, they will be demoted. (Players will never be demoted on a win.)

Don’t worry: Competitive Points awarded at the end of a season will still be based on the highest tier earned that season. So, for example, if you reached Platinum during Season 6, but ended the season in Gold, you will still receive a number of Competitive Points based on your Platinum ranking. 

SKILL RATING UPDATES

We’ve adjusted the calculations that determine how much skill rating players will gain after a win and lose after a loss. These changes should help address some of the anomalies players have been reporting, especially with heroes that have lower win-rates. We’ll continue tuning this system and are committed to making additional adjustments so that players are encouraged to play the hero they feel gives their team the best chance to win a competitive match.

Overwatch’s Season 5 will end next week, August 28, at 5 p.m. PT, with Season 6 beginning on August 21 at 5 p.m. PT. 

Source: VG247

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Destiny 2 Clans, Companion App Updated, Meet Hawthorne in Latest Trailer

With Destiny 2’s release date just a few weeks out, Bungie is ramping up the marketing and implementing game features already. One of these said features are Destiny 2 clans.

What are Destiny 2 clans? Well, for those who were unfortunate enough to not be in one, here’s Bungie’s official description straight from their website.

DESTINY 2 CLANS

Clans are optional groups of friends that you can join to enhance your online gaming experience. Band together under your clan banner and forge bonds fighting the darkness; all while earning some sweet loot. Join or start your own with friends to get in on the fun!

You can have a clan banner, chat, organize games and more. 

The Destiny iOS and Android apps have been updated as well to accommodate Destiny 2.

Finally, there’s  a trailer for Destiny 2 out and this one introduces Hawthorne (and Louis). Check the short clip above to see the new character.

Do you want a Destiny 2 MP1st clan? If so, let us know in the comments and we’ll sort it out.

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Razer Wolverine Ultimate Revealed, Premium Pad Boasts Premium Features

Razer continues to make console hardware waves with a new controller for PC and Xbox One. Announced today, the Razer Wolverine Ultimate is designed “to adapt itself to any gamer.” It does this through the use of interchangeable D-pads and thumbsticks, as well as six remappable triggers and buttons. Other features include RGB lighting and trigger stops. 

Here’s the full list of features:

ADVANCED CUSTOMIZABILITY FOR ULTIMATE CONTROL

Our goal was to design the ultimate controller, able to adapt itself to any gamer. We started with optimized ergonomics that stays comfortable after hours of practice, and interchangeable parts so it adapts to your hands and playstyle. Add to that, Razer Chroma lighting and a suite of remappable buttons and triggers that allow you to change up your layout and execute advanced techniques with ease. Simply put, this is our most versatile and customizable controller ever. Created for competitive gamers to play anywhere, win anywhere. 

CUSTOMIZED TO A PERSONAL FIT

Get the perfect fit and feel in your hands with interchangeable thumbsticks and two interchangeable D-Pads. Swap between optimized thumbstick heights and shapes, and quickly change between a tilting or individual D-Pad button layout for the best comfort and gameplay. 

EXTRA BUTTONS FOR EXPERT CONTROL

The Razer Wolverine Ultimate comes loaded with a slew of extra buttons for advanced gaming—2 remappable Multi-Function bumpers, 4 Multi-Function triggers and a Quick Control Panel. Now you’ll have ultimate control at your fingertips, and with the remapping function both on-the-fly or with Razer Synapse for Xbox , you can master next-level techniques like moving and aiming with both thumbsticks.

LIGHT ‘EM UP

Show off your personal style with Razer Chroma’s wide selection of lighting effects and stunning profiles, completely customizable through Razer Synapse for Xbox. Experience deeper immersion with integrated games and watch the lighting effects react to your gameplay.

TECH SPECS (AT A GLANCE)

  • Works with Xbox One and PC
  • 6 additional remappable bumpers & triggers
  • Interchangeable thumbsticks and D-Pad
  • Razer Chroma lighting
  • Comes with carrying case
  • 12 months warranty

The Razer Wolverine Pro will be available from their online store this September, with global availability scheduled for Q4 2017. It will be retailing at $159.99 / €179.99.

Razer isn’t alone in its announcement of a new controller, as Nacon unveiled the Revolution Pro 2 earlier today. Click here to take a look.

Source: Razer, Sknr.net

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Call of Duty: WWII PS4 Private Beta Code Giveaway

In case you didn’t know, the Call of Duty: WWII private beta on the PlayStation 4 will be starting tomorrow. Now, if you’ve already pre-ordered and got a beta code, great! See you on the battlefield. However. for those who haven’t pre-ordered (or can’t), and want to play this year’s boots on the ground iteration of Call of Duty, we have you covered!

Thanks to the fine folks at Activision, we have a handful of codes to give away! How to win? Simple. All you have to do is leave a comment below telling us why you want one and why we should choose you. Best answers will get a code sent to the email address they have registered with their Disqus account. 

Winners will be picked and sent their codes later today and early tomorrow. Perfect timing since you’ll be able to download the beta before it starts.

More Call of Duty: WWII Beta Reading:

We’re not stopping there though. We’re also giving away beta codes on Pixel Enemy! Just check the video above to see how to enter there. Don’t forget to follow MP1st and Pixel Enemy’s social media platforms! We’re giving away even more stuff next month.

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Naughty Dog Is Hiring Multiplayer Designers, Gameplay Programmers & More

Fancy working for the legendary Naughty Dog, helping to make the best gaming experiences around? Well, if you’re an experienced game developer, read down to see the list of open positions for September 2017.

If you’re not an experienced game developer, fret not, for there’s some interesting information to be inferred from the job listings. Take a look:

With Naughty Dog having finished up with Uncharted: The Lost Legacy, it’s now full steam ahead on The Last of Us Part II. Could these job listings be for that game? The original had a cracking player versus player component, so maybe the new game designers will be helping to make The Last of Us Part II multiplayer great. “Multiplayer Layout” and “Multiplayer Systems” stand out to me!

Of course, the tweet does say “on the next Naughty Dog” game, so that may be pointing to a completely new title. Could Naughty Dog be grinding out another Uncharted spin-off, or maybe even a new IP?

What would you like to see Naughty Dog make next?

Source: Naughty Dog (Twitter) via Reddit

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Battlefield 1 Incursions Mode Developer Walkthrough Introduces You to Competitive 5v5 Action

Announced during the EA gamescom 2017 conference, the Battlefield 1 Incursions mode is looking to add competitive eSports-esque experiences to the game. It’ll feature 5v5 focused battles, strategic depth, vehicle combat, epic Battlefield moments, and more.  

If you missed any of the intense action during gamescom, or you want to know more about what Incursions is all about, check out the newly released trailer.

In Battlefield 1 Incursions, tightly-focused maps set the field for intense, tactical matches designed to test the limits of your skill and teamwork at the highest level of competition. Built in partnership with the community, Battlefield 1 Incursions brings the authenticity of Battlefield 1 to a contained, small-scale battle.

The closed alpha will be available in September. You can sign up here to get access.

Are you looking forward to a more competitive Battlefield 1 experience? Do you think it will work well? Can you imagine seeing Battlefield eSports in the future? Let us know.

Wondering what’s changed in the latest Battlefield 1 update? Click here to find out!

Source: Battlefield (YouTube)

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New Dirty Bomb Update Is the Biggest yet, Brings a New Party System, Updated Map & More

A new Dirty Bomb update has been unleashed upon the game. A press release detailing the patch describes it as the “most significant update yet” for the free-to-play shooter. Fresh additions to the game include: a new party system, an updated map, a new character named “Javelin”, reworked Merc pricing, and more.

The full list of patch notes is ridiculously long, but thankfully there’s a fancy trailer showcasing the most significant additions. Watch it below!

If you really like your patch note reading, however, you can find the full list of changes right here.

Ever since the split from Nexon, Splash Damage has been showing a lot more support for the game. This is fantastic to see, and hopefully results in more players trying it out.

If you’re a PC gamer, and haven’t tried Dirty Bomb recently (or at all), then now would be a good time to give it a go!

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