Category: Games and Gaming

Death Stranding By Hideo Kojima Finally Has An Official Release Date

An official release date has finally been announced for the long-awaited game, Death Stranding. The legendary video game creator and designer Hideo Kojima has been one of the major reasons for the game becoming incredibly hyped up and garnering a sizeable fanbase. The title is a PlayStation exclusive that will officially be available in the PlayStation Store on 8th of November this year.

Death Stranding has been confirmed to be available in 4 different editions that feature add-ons from in-game items to actual real-life collector’s edition cargo case and a life-sized BB Pod Statue with a baby on the inside. The same baby that has been seen numerous times in every promotional material and video game trailers that have surfaced since the initial announcement at E3 2016.

Hideo Kojima announced his partnership with Sony Interactive Entertainment after his split from Konami in July 2015. Death Stranding became his first game since the closure of Kojima Productions. The game marks the second time Norman Reedus collaborates with Kojima (after the cancelled Silent Hills game). A game trailer was posted on YouTube just a day prior to the launch date announcement.

Death Stranding is an action game set in an open world with various multiplayer functions that will also come into play. The player has the ability to interact with the environment and many unique gameplay elements have been seen in trailers, such as the unique death interaction. No plot details have been divulged but Kojima has talked a lot on human ties and connections. Stating that people build walls and have become isolated, the goal of the player is to reconnect the isolated cities and people in a fragmented society.

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As previously mentioned, Death Stranding has four different editions that will go on sale. The Standard Edition is priced at $59.99 (Rs. 3,999) while the Digital Deluxe Edition will be available for $79.99 (Rs. 4,799 in). Both of these editions are currently available for pre-orders on Sony’s PlayStation Store in India for the aforementioned price. The Death Stranding Special Edition carries a price tag of $69.99 (approx. Rs.4,900) and the Collector’s Edition (the one with the baby and BB pod) is priced at a whopping $199.99 (approx. Rs.14,000).

May 30, 2019
Konami Celebrates 20 Years Of Contra With Anniversary Bundle

Every so often the phrase “only 90s kid will remember..” pops up. Whatever said after can be either ridiculous or hilarious. However, nothing will hold a meaning more true to the phrase than Contra. Konami, the developer behind Contra, has bundled the original game alongside different variants from different country releases and its sequels on the game’s 20th Anniversary.

The game that was released in 1987 to critical acclaim worldwide. Starting as a run and gun shooter game in the arcades, Contra’s port to the PC and the NES (Nintendo Entertainment System) cemented its near legendary status. 20 years passed and it is still remembered as a ‘classic’ that 90s kid adored when they were younger, playing with siblings or friends for hours on end.

The basic premise of the game had the player battling enemies, both humans and aliens, as military personnel. The setting and timeline depended on the country where the game is released, but more often than not it was a futuristic shooter. The official Japanese release set the game in 2633 A.D.

The game’s popularity had seen it ported to various systems, namely PC, Nintendo Entertainment System (NES), and MSX2, from the Arcade original. Konami’s Contra Bundle is to feature the Hard Corps and Operation C variant while also including the European adaptation Probotector and Super Probotector alongside the Original 4 titles (Contra, Super Contra, Super C and Contra 3)

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Konami has also announced that the free updates will bring the Japanese versions of Contra and Super Contra to the collection as well. No drastic changes to the gameplay will be made but tweaks for a better overall experience on the PC, PS4, Switch and Xbox One. The bundle is set to be released this summer along with bundles of Castlevania and other timeless arcade games carrying a price tag of $20 (approx. Rs.1,400)

May 29, 2019
Microsoft Classic IntelliMouse Receives A Makeover

American technology giant, Microsoft was reportedly the first company to introduce a scroll wheel in computer mice. The company also launched the revolutionary IntelliMouse back in the year 1996, with its highlighting feature being the aforementioned one-of-a-kind scroll wheel. Even though the original IntelliMouse is a bit outdated for modern usage, the mouse is an iconic mark in the history of peripherals. However, it seems that the organization plans to bring the mouse back to life since it launched the upgraded version of the same in the form of a gaming mouse

First announced in China in late 2018, the revamped IntelliMouse features a similar design to the original IntelliMouse, with dashes of design and hardware upgrades that classify it as a gaming mouse. The sensor included in the 2017 variant of the Intellimouse has been upgraded to track up to 10,160 mm per second. It also supports up to 16,000 DPI and a 12,000 fps refresh rate for smoother response times. The company claims that the redesigned Pro IntelliMouse has an improved key actuation (the button travel distance before the click is registered), which will enable users to use the mouse with reduced pressure application.

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In terms of design, the mouse has been kitted with an RGB taillight that can be customized by the user. Alongside a braided cable for durability, a textured finish has been introduced to the IntelliMouse, which previously had a glossy finish. Using Microsoft’s mouse and keyboard software, the additional side buttons can be customized as per requirements. The mouse weighs 140 grams and is USB 2.0 full speed compatible. It is priced at US$ 59.99 (Rs. 4,200), whereas the older 2017 classic IntelliMouse is priced at US$ 39.99 (Rs. 2,800).

May 28, 2019
Hyper X Announces The Cloud Alpha S Gaming Headsets And Alloy Origins Keyboard With New Keyswitches

HyperX, the company that manufactures gaming accessories alongside computer components, has unveiled new products in Computex 2019 today. Introducing a gaming keyboard that was built on the company’s new keyswitch designs along with a fresh addition to their Cloud Alpha gaming headsets series.

Cloud Alpha S

HyperX announced a successor to its Cloud Alpha gaming headsets that is extremely popular in the gaming community. The new iteration is dubbed Cloud Alpha S, that has 7.1 surround sound that goes through a wired audio control box with volume controls for chat and video game audio.

Aesthetically, the headphones sport the same design philosophy alongside audio hardware that was present in the predecessor as well, i.e the dual chamber drivers. HyperX however, claims that the new headset is better tuned in comparison for an improved audio experience overall. The gaming headsets also feature a new bass slider function on the back that lets the user adjust the audio according to their preferences as they please. HyperX Cloud Alpha S goes on sale this September for $129.99 (approx. Rs.9050)

Alloy Origins

HyperX’s announced the Alloy Origins gaming keyboard that will feature the company’s new keyswitches. The company has been manufacturing keyboards for game enthusiasts for 17 years now (founded in 2002). Most other manufacturers just like HyperX use either the Cherry MX or Kailh keyswitches depending on the price of the product. As of today, the company will start employing its own keyswitch designs in certain designs and models of its gaming keyboard line up.

The gaming keyboards made by HyperX generally utilized the reds, the popular choice among gamers alike for its great responsiveness. However, the company has made changes to the established red design by reducing the travel distance of each individual key down by 0.2mm lower than a standard Cherry MX red switch. Now at 3.8mm and 1.8mm respectively.

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The aluminium framed keyboard, the Alloy Origins will be released in the third quarter of this year for $109.99 ( approx. Rs.7655), priced similarly to the company’s Alloy FPS RGB model keyboard that features the Kailh switches.

May 28, 2019
Asus Launches A Couple Of Laptops And Gaming Accessories At Computex 2019
Computex 2019 is at its full swing and Taiwanese electronics manufacturer, Asus has unveiled a wide variety of products at the event which includes laptops and gaming accessories. One notable device that Asus has unveiled is the Asus ZenBook Pro Duo laptop which features dual displays. Other products launched by the company are as follows:

ROG Strix XG17 Portable Gaming Monitor

As the name suggests, the ROG Strix XG17 is a portable gaming monitor with an inbuilt battery. The device features a 17.3 inch display with Full HD resolution. Noteworthy the display panel has a refresh rate of 240 Hz which provides for an ultra smooth gaming experience. The Asus ROG Strix XG17 supports Adaptive sync technology which eliminates choppy frame rates and screen tearing. It supports video input via the built in Micro HDMI port and the USB Type C port. The display can be used for playing games from mobiles, computers and consoles like Nintendo Switch. The aforementioned inbuilt battery is claimed to provide a battery backup of three hours. To keep the display of the Asus ROG Strix XG17 secure against scratches, it features a flip style cover which also doubles up as a stand.

Asus ZenBook 13/14/15

Asus has updated the ZenBook lineup of laptops for the year 2019 with latest innards while retaining the established name. The screen size of the three laptop models corroborates with the suffix in their name. The device is available in three different screen size options which include 13 inch, 14 inch and 15 inch. One key highlighting features of the ZenBook trio is the trackpad which doubles up as a secondary 5.65 inch display. The said display which is similar to one present on modern smartphones can be enabled or disabled by pressing the F6 key. The notable features this display can be used for include playing music, watching videos or play games like candy crush.

Talking about the specifications, the Asus ZenBook trio can be configured with Intel Core i7 CPUs along with Nvidia GTX 1650 Max Q GPU. In terms of memory and storage, the laptops support upto 1 TB of SSD storage and 8 GB of RAM. Input/Output ports on the three laptops are as follows:
1 x USB 3.1 Gen 2 Type-C^™ (up to 10Gbps)

1 x USB 3.1 Gen 2 Type-A (up to 10Gbps)

1 x USB 2.0

1 x Standard HDMI

1 x MicroSD card reader

1 x Audio combo jack

1 x DC-in

Asus ROG Theta Gaming Headsets

The company has unveiled two new pairs of flagship gaming headphones under the Theta sub brand which include the ROG Theta and ROG Theta Electret. The former has 8 Essence drivers with the largest being 30 mm in size. The headphone produces 7.1 surround sound output and supports AI powered noise cancelling microphones. On the other hand, the ROG Theta Electret is a pair of Analogue headphones with an impedance of 32 ohms and silver plated copper cables.

Asus VivoBooks

In addition to the ZenBook Pro Duo laptops and ZenBook laptops, Asus also unveiled updated VivoBooks. Like the ZenBooks, the new VivoBooks also have a ScreenPad 2.0 secondary display. Notably, the VivoBooks are economical than the ZenBooks, however, they still pack worthy features. They can be kitted with upto Intel Core i7 processors and Nvidia MX 250 GPU. The laptops feature Harman Kardon speakers that are claimed to have impressive sound output. They also have an ErgoLift hinge which raises the laptop from the surface for better airflow resulting in cooler temperatures while running heavy tasks.

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Pricing and availability of the newly launched products are yet to be announced which will be made available in the near future.
May 28, 2019
NVIDIA Works With Bethesda For Ray Tracing Support on Wolfenstein And Quake II

NVIDIA in collaboration with Bethesda has announced the induction of real-time ray-tracing support in Bethesda’s latest instalment of Wolfenstein. The return of the Wolfenstein franchise with NVIDIA’s Adaptive shading and other advanced technology will give gamers a new depth in experience and graphical fidelity.

The ‘Born To Hunt’ bundle with NVIDIA GeForce RTX graphics card will have buyers receiving Wolfenstein: Newblood with purchases for a limited period of time. Youngblood is reported to be launched on the 26th of July. The offer is available with the purchase of RTX 2080Ti, 2080, 2070, 2060 or any PC desktop or laptops that ship with these graphics cards. The cost has yet to be announced by the company.

For those unfamiliar with the terminology, Ray tracing is an advanced graphics technique used to give movies their realistic visual effects. With the inclusion of specialized ‘RT’ cores in NVIDIA RTX GPUs, that are designed specifically to achieve ray tracing in real time in games. The announcement was dropped today in Computex 2019.

Wolfenstein: Youngblood is set in an alternate history 19 years in the future after the events of Wolfenstein: The New Colossus. Bethesda is advertising the Co-Op feature of the game that allows players to game with their friends or solo in a new first-person shooter with Wolfenstein experience. The game will have players as one of BJ Blazkowic’s twin daughters wielding a wide arsenal of destructive weaponry, gadgets and abilities to free Paris from the Regime.

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The game includes NVIDIA VKRay which allows any developer to add ray-traced effects to their games using the Vulkan API, becoming the first game till date to ship with this tool. NVIDIA Adaptive Shading is an advanced new technique showcased by NVIDIA today that helps developers improve performance during ray-tracing in games to achieve higher real-time visual fidelity while reducing the load on GPUs that bear the taxing load of ray-tracing without losing out on image quality.

NVIDIA had taken a team to put the 1997 title Quake II through their ray-tracing system earlier on in the year. The YouTube Video received about half a million views and a slurry of ‘hype’ comments. The three-level version of the game, as in the demo, will be open to the public for free on NVIDIA website and Steam from June 6th.

May 27, 2019
Microsoft Xbox One S Fortnite Edition Leaked In Images Ahead Of Official Announcement

Microsoft is all set to launch a Fortnite special edition version of its Xbox gaming console. Latest leaks by a tipster on Twitter has revealed the images of the limited edition device. The American technology giant seems to be encashing the current Battle Royale mania by teaming up with Epic Games and launching a Fortnite themed Xbox One S.

Microsoft Xbox One S Fortnite Edition

Apart from key visual changes, the basic design of the Xbox One S Fortnite Edition remains the same as the regular version. Instead of the purple and black colour scheme on the existing variant of the console, the limited edition will be available in a purple and black paint scheme. The images showcase a gradient finish on the console which matches the basic colour scheme of the battle royale game Fortnite. Apart from the console, the controller of the device has also been given a design overhaul. The buttons on the Xbox controller feature purple accents; while the colour corresponding to them has been shifted in the centre. Apart from the aforementioned design changes, the Xbox One S Fortnite Edition looks like the regular variant.

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On the inside, the Microsoft Xbox One S Fortnite Limited Edition is believed to be bundled with the new Dark Vertex skin in Fortnite; users will also be provided with 2000 V-bucks which is the game’s currency. It may also include a month of Xbox Live Gold, EA’s Access service and the Xbox Game Pass. While the pricing and launch date of the gaming console has not been announced yet; it may be launched at Microsoft’s E3 event on June 9 with an expected price tag of EUR 299 (INR 23,200). The company may also discuss its XCloud service and the next iteration of the gaming console at the event.

May 25, 2019
Microsoft And Sony Join Hands For Cloud Gaming Service

Microsoft has yet to give out any set specifications or details regarding its new cloud gaming service, xCloud. The software developing company has been testing the service with its employees as of late, letting them stream Xbox games anywhere. Microsoft is currently in the process of setting up multiple servers required for xCloud across the world.

The company revealed today that the service is capable of streaming more than 3500 game titles all without ever needing their respective developers to make any optimisations. Capcom and Paradox are one of the game developers that are testing their games on xCloud. Microsoft has confirmed that it has sent Project xCloud to data centres encompassing 13 Azure regions, focusing on a few key locations in the world, not just the US, for its launch. The public trials are set to start later this year.

The service has prompted many game developers to tweak their games for smaller displays in compact devices (namely text sizes and fonts) and to add the ability to host multiplayer games. More information on xCloud is claimed to go public at E3 2019 in the following month. The service will face Google’s Stadia and Sony’s PlayStation Now head on. Interestingly enough, Sony is working in conjunction with Microsoft for future cloud game streaming services.

Microsoft and Sony in a groundbreaking new move shook hands for collaboration, something that the gaming community thought was impossible. The companies would still operate separate services for their respective Xbox and PlayStation customers, but Sony has reached out to Microsoft for their Azure Services. Sony lacks an integral part of the service which is cloud computing.

Excited about the opportunities ahead with @Sony for us to pursue our mutual gaming ambitions and delight players around the world. https://t.co/3vBuQiruiR
— Phil Spencer (@XboxP3) May 16, 2019

Azure by Microsoft is a cloud computing service that allows first and third-party developers to put out their proprietary services through Microsoft’s data centres around the globe. Sony and its PlayStation Now is severely underequipped in comparison to either Google or Microsoft. Sony has never taken stream service into account as its PS4 Remote Play only supports limited devices that are streamed through the consumer’s PlayStation console. PlayStation Now so far is only confirmed to be able to stream to PC and PlayStation.

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Cloud game-streaming is not intent on overthrowing the console or PC markets. Many would claim that it would ‘kill’ the hardware breed as cloud-based service does eliminate the need for a console or PC, but most forget it is not a zero-sum game. Sony assured that the PlayStation brand is here to stay and the company will take it forward for the foreseeable future.

Sony with Microsoft Azure’s technology showcase a healthier trend of business rivalry, this benefits both in the long run. Cross-Play in consoles comes to mind when talking about healthy relations, that may arrive soon maybe with the launch of the new generation consoles.

May 25, 2019
LEGO’s New Team-Battle RPG Announced By Gameloft For iOS And Android

Gameloft announced a brand new LEGO game for Android and iOS, initially teased back in December, LEGO Legacy: Heroes unboxed releases this fall. Gameloft also announced of various teasers and trailers leading upto its eventual release, so keep on the lookout.

Set in the LEGO universe the game is said to be the first of its kind, the unique genre will breath new life to the 40-year-old LEGO figurines history and universe. LEGO Legacy: Heroes Unboxed is set in an epic new world where players go about collecting classic and modern LEGO figurines and sets after which they create new parties to engage in battles or go on quests and adventures together.

The game is also likely to have special appearances from many of the fan favourite and adored universes like the cinematic universe set in the game world in great detail. LEGO Legacy: Heroes Unboxed seeks to capture the nostalgic feelings of fun from the LEGO toys that were a part of most childhoods. The game will also cater to the younger audiences with its shiny and fun looking aesthetics.

Gameloft developers have reportedly spent their time studying vintage instruction manuals to recreate the details and make the LEGO experience more robust and authentic. A real faithful attempt at capturing the wonderful and family-friendly experience for everyone.

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With the current popular trends adopted by publishing companies and developers for mobile games, LEGO is probably going to turn out as another Free-To-Play game with monetisation laid inside the whole experience. As long as the monetisation strategy sticks to the background with purchases based on strictly to cosmetics and appearances and not the game disrupting Pay-To-Win strategy, the game will be warmly welcomed by people of every age demographic.

May 24, 2019
Valve Releases Steam Chat Application For iOS And Android Platforms
Valve a video game developer, digital distributor and publisher launched the Steam Gaming Platform in the year 2003. Since then, it has been the largest digital platform for game titles such as Counter Strike: Global Offensive and DOTA 2. The company has freshly released Steam Chat for iOS and Android, officially making it the counterpart of its Desktop variant.

Steam Chat: Features

The mobile version of Steam chat retains many features that the desktop application offers. Notably, the desktop application had a major overhaul in its design and functionality in the year 2018. Steam Chat does include the same Group chat functionality along with the smartphone tweaks like customizable notifications. As of now, the application does not support voice chat functionality. However, the developer states the feature will soon make its way to the application with future updates.

The mobile version of Steam chat has been released after Steam Link for iOS was launched. The said application allows users to beam Steam games from their desktop PC to their iPhones, iPads, or even the Apple TV. Noteworthy, the feature was almost skipped over by Apple entirely in 2018.

Not something that’ll whisk away Gamers from their adored Discord Voice Chat App, but a Steam Chat is an interesting take on the same formula of
- Friend’s List: Users can see their friends’ activity, for instance, which game are they playing.
- Invite Links: Steam Users can add new friends with an Invite Link.
- Group Chats: Users can have their eSports teams together under a special group.
- Streamlined Interface: The Steam Chat app provides an overall smoother experience than the past iterations by Valve via its Steam App on the mobile platform.
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Essentially, all the features in the newly released Steam chat application are a take on Discord’s tried and a test set of features which made it a huge success. For those who do not know, Discord is one of the most popular VOIP application primarily used by developers and gamers. With the advent of Steam Chat and Steam Link on both Mobile platforms, Steam Guard (authentication method) should soon follow suit with one touch verifications/Login and even QR codes for increased security.
May 22, 2019
PlayStation 5 Loading Speed Shown Off, Will Be Ten Times Faster Than The PS4 Pro

Japanese technology giant Sony revealed a few key details about its next generation of gaming console a few weeks ago. This device assumed to be called the PlayStation 5, will be the successor to the PlayStation 4 launched in the year 2014. Now, a video has been posted on microblogging website Twitter of a corporate strategy presentation by Sony. This video shows off the loading speeds of the PlayStation 5 and compares them to the last generation to showcase the upgrade in the load times and rendering.

PlayStation 5 Loading Speeds

Sony's official video comparing performance of PS4 Pro vs next-gen PlayStation pic.twitter.com/2eUROxKFLq
— Takashi Mochizuki (@6d6f636869) May 21, 2019

The video shared on Twitter compares the load times of Sony’s latest console, the PlayStation 4 Pro; and the upcoming PlayStation 5. In the video, the former registers a load time for a scene to be around 8 seconds. When the video from the latter is shown, it is noted the gaming console achieves a staggering load time of around 0.8 seconds. This is around 10 times faster than the company’s last console and is thus expected to be a major upgrade. The video further shows a scene being rendered on both the consoles. The PlayStation 4 is shown suffering in rendering complex scenes while the PlayStation 5 on the other hand; churns through the scene with ease and outputs a faster time than the former.

Sony PS5: Expected Features

PlayStation 4 Pro

Sony previously revealed information regarding some features of the upcoming console. For instance, the PlayStation 5 is expected to sport 3D audio technology, which will enable gamers to have immersive gaming experience. Another speculated feature of the PS5 is the incorporation of a Solid State Drive or an SSD. This will lead to visibly faster game load times and seamless switching between various applications within the console’s interface.

The Sony PlayStation 5 is expected to be the first console to sport 8K resolution gaming. Of course, to take full advantage of the same, gamers will need to plug in their console to an 8K supported panel, but Sony making a move for future-proof gaming will surely be appreciated. Last but not least, some new PS5 games may support Ray Tracing. Ray Tracing simulates the interaction of real-world light with real-time objects in the game, which leads to lifelike graphics rendering. Battlefield 5 was the first game to support Ray Tracing on NIVIDA RTX powered PCs, and we can expect developers to release more titles in accordance with Ray Tracing technology if consoles start supporting it too.

Expected Price And Availability

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The PlayStation 5 is not expected to release anytime soon though, in fact, reports state that the PS5 may not see the light of day before the year 2021. However, other sources state that the PS5 might make its way into the market by the end of the year 2020. Either way, Sony is known for releasing their consoles according to a 7-year-product-cycle so something along the aforementioned lines can be expected for sure. It is expected to be priced somewhere around US$ 550 (~INR 39,000) considering that the price of the PlayStation 4 Pro was US$ 400 (~INR 31,000). Furthermore, companies like Nintendo and Microsoft may release their gaming consoles around the same time, which may provide some solid competition to Sony’s console.

May 21, 2019
Call Of Duty Mobile Closed Beta Now Rolling Out In India, All Features Revealed
When the mobile battle royale version of the popular FPS game Call of Duty was announced, fans were quite excited to witness the game in action on their smartphones. The company started accepting pre-registrations for the the same back in March 2019, and after two months, the closed beta of the game is now available for closed beta testing in select countries, including India. Moreover, new features of the battle royale game have been revealed by Activision.

Confirmed Features By Activision

Call of Duty has been confirmed with a host of new features, including several multiplayer modes as follows:
- Free-For-All
- Team Deathmatch
- Hardpoint
- Frontline
- Domination
Except the Free-for-all mode which supports 8 players, all the other game modes support a total of 10 players per match. In the future, the game can be updated with popular game modes from the PC version of CoD (Call of Duty) such as Search and Destroy and Kill confirmed.

automatically when the crosshair is focused on the enemy, whereas in advanced mode, the player has to fire the weapon manually. Moreover, players can choose how they hold each weapon by default. For instance, shotguns can be set to hip-fire by default, while rifles can be set to ADS (aim down sights) by default. Apart from tweaking the HUD, players can customize their aiming sensitivity via a total 17 different sliders.

A total of seven maps have been announced by the developer, 5 of which are listed below:
- Crossfire: Small desert town, good for shotgun-based gameplay
- Standoff: Set in the border town between China and Kyrgyzstan
- Crash: Features blind corners and great sniping spots
- Killhouse: Great for small teams, set in a warehouse interior
- Firing Range: Set in Cuba, this map will be a house to hectic domination games
The other two maps are Nuketown and Hijacked.

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As mentioned previously, the game will be available on both iOS and Android devices. If users have pre-registered for the game and haven’t received an email from the company yet, they just need to wait. As per Activision, the access to Call of Duty: Mobile will be rolled out in batches. The game is looking to go head-to-head against other battle royale games like Fortnite and PUBG Mobile.
May 18, 2019
PUBG Mobile Season 7 Released, New Weapon, Skin Among Other Features Added

PlayerUnknown’s Battlegrounds (PUBG) Mobile since its launch last year, has seen unprecedented popularity. The title has witnessed six successful seasons, the last of which ended on the 15th of May. In a post on microblogging website Twitter, the official account of PUBG Mobile announced the start of the next season in the game. It has officially begun starting 17th of May and adds a host of changes, especially for Royale Pass holders.

PUBG Mobile Season 7

The new Season of PUBG Mobile as mentioned above kicks off starting the 17th of May. New features and additions added to the game include new gun skins, costumes and accessories. A new parachute and aeroplane trail also has been added in a bid to refine the gameplay experience. While the above-mentioned features are all but exclusive to people holding the Royale Pass or purchasing the entry to the season; the game has also added a new weapon called Skorpion. It is a machine pistol that is capable of firing 9mm rounds. It will be available in all the maps inside the game.

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Another addition to PUBG Mobile is called the EZ Mission License, which unlocks and lets users play challenges a week in advance. It is also capable of letting users skip 10 mission requirements for Week 8. This will, in turn, earn them a chance to get the elite chest. However, the License is only available if the PUBG Mobile Season 7 Royale Pass is purchased. Buying 3 Passes simultaneously during Season changes will let users have the EZ Mission License for free. Other minor changes in the update include a tuned subscription feature, new category tab in the ship and better audio to reduce interruptions. The update has been rolled out with the version number 0.12.5 which will be globally available starting May 17.

May 17, 2019
A John Wick Themed Game Will Release Soon For Windows PC, Mac And Consoles

John Wick, an action-thriller movie series starring Keanu Reaves first released in the year 2014. The movie received positive reviews worldwide, especially from those who were impressed by the protagonist’s cold yet admirable personality. The third installment in the lineup, John Wick: Parabellum is all set to release on May 15 2019 worldwide. Ahead of the release of the aforementioned movie, reports have surfaced stating that an action-oriented fast-paced game based on the movie is under development.

The lead director of the game, Mike Bethell has previously worked on a multitude of Indie games such as Thomas Was Alone and Volume. The upcoming game is called “John Wick Hex“, and is scheduled to release on a variety of platforms, including Windows PC, Mac and Consoles. However, the director has made it clear that the game will make its first appearance on Windows PC and Mac, with consoles following suit.

As per Mike, his team collaborated with John Wick’s creative and stunt crews in order to capture the essence of the action forms included in the John Wick movies. Reports also state that a very different action theme has been employed in the John Wick movies, which will be incorporated in the game as well. Furthermore, players will be able to unlock new weapons, suits and maps as they progress through the game.

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One of the most intriguing parts of John Wick Hex is the fact that it will feature its own storyline, with almost a negligible number of plot elements derived from the movies. A lot of planning and strategy is also involved while playing the game, the developer says. John Wick Hex will include voices from Ian McShane and Lance Reddick, with more cast members on the cue. The game will be published by Good Shepherd Entertainment in the not-so-distant future, however, a concrete date of release has not surfaced yet.

May 9, 2019
After PUBG Ban, Tencent Launches Game For Peace In China

Tencent, the developer of the sensational mobile game, PUBG was forced to ban the game in its home country, China. Prominently, due to the accusation of diffusing violence amongst users. Tencent, in an order to retain the massive player database, has released a new game called Game For Peace for the country. Notably, the developer claims that the new game has an element of patriotism.

Factually speaking, the newly launched Game For Peace is virtually identical to PUBG mobile with a handful of key differences. Notably, the company did not notify the PUBG users before taking down the game. Surprisingly, the users who logged into the new game afresh stumbled that all their content and achievements from PUBG profile have been carried forward. Furthermore, the gameplay, the graphic design, the background and even the characters are more or less the same to the original game.

However, the Game For Peace has gotten rid of the bloodshed animations which have been replaced with a green coloured strobe. To further calm down the violence factor, players when dying wave goodbye to the opponent which is hilarious and unusual at the same time. A few other changes that the new game offers include different coloured play zone light and intro/outro video.

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Even though, the game developer, Tencent has shared limited information about the new game. Analysts predict that after the Game For Peace launch, Tencent shares can splurge up to 19 %.

May 9, 2019