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- CoD: Warzone's Recent Weapon Tuning Gives The Fennec Overpowered Bullet Velocity
- Skyrim's Treasure Foxes Were A Complete Accident, Dev Reveals
- CoD: Black Ops Cold War's August 19 Patch Notes Detail Double XP And League Play Restrictions
- The Circle Season 3 Debuts On September 8 On Netflix
- New Witcher: Nightmare Of The Wolf Clip Shows Vesemir's Tough Training
- How To Connect Xbox One Controller To Xbox Series X|S
- Details On Robotech Remaster Heading To Funimation And Collector's Edition Set
- Before Psychonauts 2, Snag The Original Mind-Bending Platformer For Just $1
- GTA Online's Latest Update Adds Go-Karts With Guns
- NHL 22 Revealed With New Engine, X-Factor Abilities, And Auston Matthews On The Cover
- Call Of Duty: Vanguard Dev Could Expand Beyond Call Of Duty Someday
- Razer Kishi And Hammerhead Earbuds Bundle For iOS Is Super Cheap At Amazon
- Apple's Sci-Fi Epic Foundation Gets Spectacular First Trailer
- Martial Arts And Action Movie Legend Sonny Chiba Passes Away
- New Xbox Stereo Headset Is Only $60, Preorders Available Now
| CoD: Warzone's Recent Weapon Tuning Gives The Fennec Overpowered Bullet Velocity Posted: 19 Aug 2021 09:46 AM PDT Call of Duty: Warzone's August 16 update made a few weapon tweaks, but it may have unintentionally buffed the Fennec submachine gun in a really broken way. Alongside a few pistols nerfs, Modern Warfare's Fennec received a buff to bullet velocity to attempt to make it a more viable option in the submachine gun class, but the patch notes mention an increase by 13.4%, and the submachine gun actually got quite a bit more. This submachine gun can now take down enemies parachuting from the sky with virtually no bullet drop. According to one of Call of Duty's most popular YouTube analysts JGOD, the Fennec got more like a 1000% increase to the bullet velocity, which is definitely a huge increase that was obviously not what developers Raven Software intended. He also suggests that the buff makes the Fennec a great sniper support, as the increased bullet velocity helps for longer-ranged gunfights, while the powerful submachine gun will definitely work for those close-quarters engagements. Continue Reading at GameSpot |
| Skyrim's Treasure Foxes Were A Complete Accident, Dev Reveals Posted: 19 Aug 2021 09:30 AM PDT The mystery of Skyrim foxes seemingly leading players to treasure has been explained by former Skyrim dev Joel Burgess in a Twitter thread. Not a feature intentionally implemented, the foxes appeared to "guide" players to hidden rewards due to the game's navmesh--a 3D sheet of polygons overlaid on the environment that directs the paths of AI.
According to Burgess' explanation, Skyrim foxes had a simple AI: They were programmed to only flee away when encountered. So why would they flee towards areas of treasure? It's because sites where treasure were hidden--like campsites and ruins--contained more complex triangles than wilderness locations. So if a fox is programmed to flee 100 triangles, then it would gravitate towards running to areas with lots of triangles, which tend to be aforementioned areas of complexity like ruins and camps. That's why if players followed a fox in Skyrim, they were likely to encounter areas with hidden treasures. It's a pretty neat story of how unintentional gameplay emerged from a confluence of different systems. Continue Reading at GameSpot |
| CoD: Black Ops Cold War's August 19 Patch Notes Detail Double XP And League Play Restrictions Posted: 19 Aug 2021 09:27 AM PDT Today's Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War's weekly update is mostly a playlist refresher, but the August 19 patch notes detail some notable changes to the game's competitive League Play mode that will likely affect some players' loadouts. New PlaylistsBlack Ops Cold War's featured playlist will now include Slums 24/7, Face Off Showroom 24/7, Gunfight 3v3 Snipers Only, and 12v12 Moshpit. These new playlists arrive alongside a new Gunfight Tournament. Nuketown 24/7 also replaced NukeJacked this week, and Cold War's recent Among Us-style Double Agent mode will be sticking around. Continue Reading at GameSpot |
| The Circle Season 3 Debuts On September 8 On Netflix Posted: 19 Aug 2021 09:11 AM PDT Netflix's unique reality series The Circle is coming back for Season 3, sooner than you think. New episodes of the show will arrive on September 8. Over the course of four weeks, Netflix will release new episodes, leading up to the finale on September 29. The show is produced by Studio Lambert and Motion Content Group. The competition series places contestants in an apartment complex where they are all sequestered to single rooms. The only way the contestants can communicate with each other is through The Circle a social media platform set up for them. Continue Reading at GameSpot |
| New Witcher: Nightmare Of The Wolf Clip Shows Vesemir's Tough Training Posted: 19 Aug 2021 08:51 AM PDT A new clip from The Witcher: Nightmare of the Wolf has been released. The animated spin-off from the hit fantasy series The Witcher hits Netflix on August 23. The clip shows Vesemir, the legendary Witcher of Kaer Morhen, preparing to train some of the young, upcoming Witcher kids. The children aren't happy about the conditions that Vesemir has them living under, but he explains that the world beyond the walls of Kaer Morhen holds nothing for them. With his training, they can find "strength, purpose, respect, and a chance at surviving the very horror waiting out there." Check it out below:
The new Nightmare of the Wolf clip follows a recent trailer. The series is co-produced by Witcher showrunner Lauren Schmidt Hissrich and director Kwang Il Han, and written and produced by Beau DeMayo, who was also one of the writers on the live-action series. Continue Reading at GameSpot |
| How To Connect Xbox One Controller To Xbox Series X|S Posted: 19 Aug 2021 08:49 AM PDT If you just got a new Xbox Series X or Xbox Series S, you might be in a rush to go out and buy more controllers for it. After all, game systems have almost all only come with one controller dating back to the Sega Genesis. However, even though the Series X|S follows suit, the Xbox One controller is fully compatible with both systems. You can use it not only for playing Xbox One games on the newer consoles, but also all Xbox Series X|S games, which is different from how the PS5 supports DualShock 4 controllers. How to connect Xbox One controller to Xbox Series X|S The controllers are so similar, in fact, that you won't see one labeled "Xbox One" or "Xbox Series X" when you purchase a new controller. Instead, they're labeled "Xbox Wireless Controller" and can be used across either generation. Turn the controller on like you would if using it with Xbox One--press the Xbox button and it will start to flash. From there, press the pairing button on the console itself. The small, circular button is located right next to the front USB port on Xbox Series X and in a similar spot on the Series S. Continue Reading at GameSpot |
| Details On Robotech Remaster Heading To Funimation And Collector's Edition Set Posted: 19 Aug 2021 08:35 AM PDT Originally teased last month, Robotech fans finally have a date for when the remastered series hits Funimation: August 24. Funimation will be premiering all 85 episodes of the series, fully remastered, along with its two movies, Robotech II: The Sentinels and Robotech: The Shadow Chronicles, on its streaming service in the United States, Canada, United Kingdom, Ireland, Australia, and New Zealand. Robotech originally aired in 1985 in the United States becoming an instant classic among fans who felt they were too mature for the likes of Masters of the Universe and Thundercats. The show is built more like a space opera about pilots inside gigantic mechs who are fighting off invaders from far-off worlds. Only through unlocking the secrets of Robotechnology do they have any hope of survival. Funimation provided an example of how good the remaster actually looks.  Soon after the show premieres on Funimation, a remastered box set will be released on September 28. Exclusively on the Funimation Shop, the set will contain all 85 episodes all remastered for the first time on Blu-ray in Dolby Digital. Continue Reading at GameSpot |
| Before Psychonauts 2, Snag The Original Mind-Bending Platformer For Just $1 Posted: 19 Aug 2021 08:34 AM PDT Ahead of the launch of Psychonauts 2, players can catch up on the game's crude, mind-bending story by picking up Psychonauts for dirt cheap. The 2005 release is currently the cheapest a game will usually go before just being free, costing just $1. The discount, in effect for the next five days, doesn't apply to every platform Psychonauts is currently listed on. Customers can pick the game up for Xbox One or Xbox Series X|S on the Microsoft Store as well as for PC via Steam at its discounted price. On the PlayStation Store, however, Psychonauts still costs $10. Of course, Psychonauts is also included with Xbox Game Pass, so if you're already a subscriber, you can jump in and see what the game's about right now. If you're not currently signed up, you can get your first month for $1, so it's an equally great way to get access to Psychonauts (and the library of 100+ other games). Plus, you'll automatically have access to Psychonauts 2 when it launches August 25. Continue Reading at GameSpot |
| GTA Online's Latest Update Adds Go-Karts With Guns Posted: 19 Aug 2021 08:19 AM PDT When it comes to Rockstar's methodology for creating new vehicles for GTA Online, there seem to be two main themes: the developer will either make something go as fast as possible or attach guns to it. This week's GTA Online update shows that Rockstar has gone with the latter, adding weaponized go-karts to the massively popular title. Today's update was shared via a post on the Rockstar Newswire, but we've detailed it below. Extreme go-karting The main addition to GTA Online this week is Kart Krash: Full Auto, a new adversary mode. As the game's name implies, players are given weaponized go-karts and tasked with taking out any other tiny vehicles they see. As a bit of extra incentive, anyone playing a game of Kart Krash: Full Auto this week will earn twice the usual cash and XP, regardless of how they place. Continue Reading at GameSpot |
| NHL 22 Revealed With New Engine, X-Factor Abilities, And Auston Matthews On The Cover Posted: 19 Aug 2021 08:00 AM PDT EA Sports has officially announced NHL 22, and it delivers some notable changes over last year's game as it properly makes the jump to PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S for the first time. Auston Matthews is on the cover once again, following his appearance on the cover for NHL 20. The biggest thing to know about NHL 22, which releases in October, is that it runs on EA's Frostbite engine, which also powers the Madden and FIFA sports franchises, along with DICE's Battlefield series. The other topline takeaway is that NHL 22 introduces new X-Factor abilities that were popularized in the Madden series to introduce a new layer of strategy on the ice. EA is saving deep dives on NHL 22's Franchise, Be A Pro, and HUT modes for later, while we'll also have to wait to hear more about what's new for updates to stick controls. This initial announcement is all about high level details, and this starts with X-Factor abilities. Continue Reading at GameSpot |
| Call Of Duty: Vanguard Dev Could Expand Beyond Call Of Duty Someday Posted: 19 Aug 2021 07:49 AM PDT Since its founding in 2009, Sledgehammer Games has exclusively developed Call of Duty games for parent company Activision, but it might not be that way forever. COO Andy Wilson (no relation to EA CEO Andrew Wilson) told VentureBeat that Call of Duty will remain the team's main area of focus, but it might also explore other avenues. "If you look at where we are right now, we're obviously preparing to ship Vanguard. Clearly we're also thinking about what comes next," Wilson said. "The biggest thing for our team is that we want to constantly have interesting, exciting projects to work on. Obviously, Call of Duty is a huge pillar in the studio. It's our primary focus, what we're fully invested in right now. Whether there are other things in the future that we look at as well, we'll take the time to think about all of those things. Culturally, we do that as well. We take the time to breathe occasionally and think about where we want to go." Sledgehammer's main office is in Foster City, California, but the studio has in recent years opened studios in Melbourne, Australia and Toronto, Canada. Wilson said Sledgehammer will continue to grow those teams in the years to come, adding that having three studios under one banner provides the overall team with "tons of opportunities." Continue Reading at GameSpot |
| Razer Kishi And Hammerhead Earbuds Bundle For iOS Is Super Cheap At Amazon Posted: 19 Aug 2021 07:35 AM PDT The Razer Kishi is our favorite mobile controller for both iOS and Android. The controller turns your mobile device into a Switch-like gaming machine, complete with two sticks, a D-pad, face buttons, and triggers. If you're in the market for a mobile controller, Amazon has an excellent bundle deal that pairs the Razer Kishi with Razer's Hammerhead True Wireless Bluetooth Earbuds. Listed at $200, you can get this bundle for only $100 for iOS (and $106 for Android). Razer Kishi + Hammerhead Earbuds Bundle$99 (was $200)We should note that the discount listed on Amazon is a bit deceiving. The Kishi by itself goes for $84 for iOS and $66 for Android. Meanwhile, the Hammerhead earbuds are $40 right now. But if you're shopping for the iOS version, you're still saving around $25 overall with this bundle. The Razer Kishi is compatible with a wide variety of phones and connects via the Lightning port (for iOS) or USB-C (for Android). For those who frequently play games on their mobile device, the Kishi offers a far more comfortable and conventional way to play than using a standard controller and mobile clip. The Kishi is particularly useful if you're an Xbox Game Pass Ultimate subscriber, as it has a great design for playing Game Pass games via Xbox Cloud Gaming. It's also better if you game on the go, which is what mobile devices are for after all. The only downside to the Kishi is that you have to remove your phone case while using it. The Hammerhead True Wireless Bluetooth Earbuds are built for mobile gaming in mind. They have custom-tuned 13mm drivers that focus on small details in sounds and offer impactful bass. They have a water-resistant design and have a 30-foot range. The earbuds come with a charging case and last for up to 15 hours on a full charge. They are also touch-enabled and compatible with voice assistants. Continue Reading at GameSpot |
| Apple's Sci-Fi Epic Foundation Gets Spectacular First Trailer Posted: 19 Aug 2021 07:20 AM PDT The full trailer for Foundation has been released. The lavish adaptation of Isaac Asimov's sci-fi novel series premieres on Apple TV+ on September 24. The show stars Jared Harris (The Terror, Mad Men) as Hari Seldon, a "psychohistorian" who establishes the institute of the title in order to save the Galactic Empire from destruction and preserve the future of civilization. This puts him into conflict with the Cleons, clones who rule the galaxy, who fear that Seldon might threaten their long and unrivaled reign. The show has been a long time coming--the first trailer arrived way back in June 2020--but the spectacular scale and epic visuals, combined with Asimov's powerful and thoughtful storyline, make Foundation a must-watch for sci-fi fans. Check the trailer out below: Foundation also stars Lou Llobell (Voyagers), Leah Harvey (Fighting with My Family), and Laura Birn (The Innocents). The showrunner is David S. Goyer, whose last show was the DC series Krypton. He's also known for co-writing movies such as Man of Steel and Christopher Nolan's Batman movies, as well as directing Blade 3. Continue Reading at GameSpot |
| Martial Arts And Action Movie Legend Sonny Chiba Passes Away Posted: 19 Aug 2021 07:01 AM PDT Sadaho Maeda, better known as his stage name Shinichi "Sonny" Chiba has passed away at 82 from complications with COVID-19. Japan's Oricon News reported his passing stating that he had been hospitalized for a few weeks with pneumonia caused by the coronavirus and was on a ventilator. He never recovered. Chiba had over 200 movie and television credits to his name, with modern audiences mainly knowing him from his role as master swordsmith Hattori Hanzo in Kill Bill and Uncle Kamata in Fast and Furious: Tokyo Drift. Chiba was also a legitimate martial artist with six black belts in ninjitsu, kendo, and judo who got his start with over 120 movies for Toei and was Japan's most popular action star for decades. At one point, doing 15 movies a year. He would also get involved in theater productions, even bringing famed samurai stories to the stage as he had already portrayed legendary samurai Yagyu Jyubei multiple times across television and film. Continue Reading at GameSpot |
| New Xbox Stereo Headset Is Only $60, Preorders Available Now Posted: 19 Aug 2021 06:57 AM PDT Microsoft has announced a new gaming headset for Xbox Series X, Xbox One, and PC. The reborn Xbox Stereo Headset borrows many of the features found in the Xbox Wireless Headset, including its overall look. The main difference here is that the Xbox Stereo Headset is a wired option that plugs into the Xbox controllers via a 3.5mm audio cord. The Xbox Stereo Headset is available to preorder now for only $60 ahead of its September 21 release date. Xbox Stereo Headset$60The Xbox Stereo Headset really does just look like the Xbox Wireless Headset with a green cord attached. It has the same lightweight design, including an adjustable plush headband and soft earcups. Controls to adjust volume and other settings are located on one of the earcups.
Beyond just looking the same, the Xbox Stereo Headset is also packed with the tech that made the Xbox Wireless Headset a great bargain. The headset supports Dolby Atmos, DTS Headphone:X, and Windows Sonic to offer spatial audio. Essentially, the Xbox Stereo Headset appears to offer the best combination of price and features when it comes to wired Xbox gaming headsets. Continue Reading at GameSpot |
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