Gaming

Call of Duty Modern Warfare III, Warzone: Everything to expect

The game drops on November 10

Published

October 21, 2023

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Throughout the recent weeks, various trailers for the upcoming Call of Duty: Modern Warfare III game have been dropped as the anticipation level for the latest installment in the franchise continued to soar.

At the Call of Duty: Next event, all the major announcements were made, with Sledgehammer Games also discussing some key elements for both Call of Duty: Modern Warfare III and Call of Duty: Warzone to make the wait even more exciting for fans.

Modern Warfare III Multiplayer

Modern Warfare III celebrates the 20th anniversary of Call of Duty with one of the greatest collections of maps ever assembled. It includes all 16 launch maps from Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2.

These maps have been modernized, and five of them – Favela, Estate, Skidrow, Rush, and Highrise – are available to play in the Beta.

Call of Duty: Warzone

The next chapter of Call of Duty: Warzone sees players descending on Urzikstan, a brand-new big map where the Middle East meets Eastern Europe.

There are 11 main points of interest, including Levin Resort, Popov Power, Zaravan City, Shahin Manor, Low Town, and the Orlov Military Base.

The map will also serve as the main battleground for Modern Warfare Zombies.

New, returning gameplay features

The game developers also discussed some of the returning fan-favorite elements, such as Map Voting, Classic Minimap, Dead Silence, and Increased Health.

For movement and combat changes, Modern Warfare III will feature fast and responsive movement for swifter navigation.

Players can cancel a slide by jumping or crouching; this does not reset the Tactical Sprint. They can also ADS while jumping more quickly.

Meanwhile, Call of Duty: Warzone Operators will have a base health of 150, allowing players to react and reposition during skirmishes and more.

New game modes

After showcasing classic 6v6 Core matches at the event, Sledgehammer Games also previewed the Cutthroat game mode. There’s also Ground War and War Mode.

Cutthroat is a 3v3v3 mode on Multiplayer maps. Operators have only one life per round. The goal is to eliminate the enemy teams or capture the overtime flag to win the round.

War Mode, which was originally in Call of Duty: WWII, allows players to enter a vast landscape with focus on competing in linear engagements and progressing the battle through a series of objectives.

For the first time in franchise history, the Zombies game mode will also be included in the Modern Warfare universe. Teams will cooperate in an open-world PvE setting, facing multiple threats under a hostile environment.

Speaking of zombies, they will have a much greater enemy density this time. There will also be mercenary soldiers on top of the undead so it will be even more difficult for players to win.

Weapons, Operators, Perks

The inventory from the previous Modern Warfare shall carry over into the upcoming title.

A whole slate of brand-new weapons and operators are also being developed. This includes the Rival 9 SMG, Longbow Sniper Rifle, and Warden Kortac Operator.

Perks that are active from the moment a match begins are now represented across four categories (Vest, Gloves, Boots, and Gear). Picking these items supply Operators with Perk-like abilities.

Aftermarket Parts

A new feature for Gunsmith and Loadouts is Aftermarket Parts. This allows players to dramatically alter the function of a weapon beyond the effect of attachments unlocked in the normal course of Gunsmith.

Aftermarket Parts will also introduce new progression paths for weapon leveling, offering unique weapon configurations for enhanced customization.

Speaking of Loadouts, some new items coming to the game are the Breacher Drone (Lethal Equipment), Mosquito Drone (Killstreak), A.C.S. (Field Upgrade), and Comm Scrambler (Field Upgrade).

Core gameplay improvements

For Warzone, players get a suite of improvements to the core gameplay.

They will be able to automatically wear Gas Masks when equipped into their Loadout. It can be manual unequipped and stowed away in the Backpack or dropped.

In certain situations, such as swimming and climbing ladders, players will always have a dedicated pistol sidearm. This lets them engage in armed combat.

Operators will also have the option to use Horizontal Ziplines to cross to adjacent buildings more quickly or reposition.

For the first time, the train will be drivable as well. Operators will be able to travel inside forwards, backwards, or to stop it.

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Gaming

Assassin’s Creed Mirage coming to iOS

Compatible with select Apple devices

Published

May 1, 2024

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Assassin’s Creed Mirage will be launching on June 6, 2024, on the App Store for iPhone 15 Pro, iPhone 15 Pro Max, and iPad Air and iPad Pro with M1 chip or later.

The game first launched on last generation and current generation consoles as well as PC back in October 2023. It will be the first console title of the series for players to enjoy natively on mobile devices.

Players can experience the complete narrative-driven action adventure of Assassin’s Creed Mirage on mobile. In this game, they will be exploring 9th century Baghdad as Basim, a young thief who transforms into a Master Assassin.

Assassin’s Creed Mirage will be free to download and play for 90 minutes. The full version supports Universal Purchase and can be unlocked with a single in-app purchase, so players can enjoy the game on both iPhone and iPad. Pre-orders are now available here.

Assassin’s Creed Mirage

Assassin’s Creed Mirage spins a tale centered around an already established character, rather than a blank slate like Valhalla’s Eivor. It follows Basim Ibn Ishaq, a character introduced in Valhalla. Taking place before the events of the previous game, Mirage has the assassin root out the Order in 9^th-century Baghdad, a setting familiar to those who played the original title in 2007.

Accessories

Logitech announces G PRO X TKL gaming keyboard

Compact, cordless, portable

Published

May 1, 2024

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Logitech has announced the G PRO X TKL gaming keyboard, a compact and cordless peripheral meant to assist gamers in the highest levels of competition. The G PRO X TKL comes with a pro-inspired tenkeyless design for more room and comfort, and Lightsync RGB lighting for style. It features dual-shot PBT keycaps for durability and wear and tear prevention.

The keyboard’s standard layout allows users to customize it with third-party keycaps and additional media keys. Users may also set up macros and create quick access while grinding. Speaking of customization, they may pick between Tactile, Linear, or Clicky Switches to tailor-fit the keyboard to their feel.

The G PRO X TKL connects via Lightspeed, ensuring users of lag-free performance at up to a 10-meter range. That’s better responsiveness than standard Bluetooth. Additionally, it has a 1000Hz polling rate. Long gaming sessions are a breeze too, as the keyboard’s battery lasts up to 50 hours. Lastly, for gamers on the go, the G PRO X TKL is portable and comes with its own carry case.

Logitech’s latest gaming peripheral is now available online and at all partner retail outlets, including PC Express, Silicon Valley, DataBlitz, Octagon, Electroworld, Complink, iTech, Techwarez, GameOne, Interpace Computer Systems, GameXtreme, TTI, DynaQuest PC, Digi-Serv Solutions, Concept Computer, NUTECH, DFE (Davao Futurebright Enterprises), Villman, PCWorx, Abenson, Digistore, and Greenware.

Gaming

Street Fighter 6: Akuma finally joining roster

Plus new outfits, updates

Published

April 30, 2024

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The legendary Akuma will finally be joining the Street Fighter 6 roster on May 22, as announced at EVO Japan. The Raging Demon will be unlocked for Year 1 Character Pass and Ultimate Pass, Deluxe Edition, or Ultimate Edition owners.

Capcom has also released the Akuma gameplay trailer, showing fans a glimpse of his refreshed look that is tailor-fit for the graphics of the latest fighting game under the Street Fighter franchise.

Players will soon be able to try out Akuma’s iconic moves, like Gou Hadoken and Ashura Senku. Capcom has also introduced a new move, Adamant Flame, where he performs a forward thrust engulfed in flames. This is a useful move for combos to exploit opponents with the move’s long reach.

Furthermore, Akuma’s Super Arts, Messatsu Gohado (Level 1), Empyrean’s End (Level 2), and Sip of Calamity (Level 3) are all available. Meanwhile, may only perform his second Level 3 Super Art, Shun Goku Satsu (or Raging Demon) when his Vitality is low enough for a Critical Art.

Akuma debuted as a character for Super Street Fighter II Turbo in 1994, so it’s fitting that he’s joining Street Fighter 6 in his 30th year of existence. The powerful warrior’s availability is just part of a handful of significant updates for the Capcom franchise’s latest fighting game.

New outfits, updates

Players will be able to enjoy Outfit 3 costumes for all Year 1 Street Fighter 6 characters. That includes Rashid, A.K.I., Ed, and Akuma. Ultimate Pass owners will automatically receive these, including their colors 1-10, by May 22. Moreover, they will also get the game’s newest stage, Emma Hollow, where Akuma resides to continue his hellbent training.

The title will soon roll out battle balance updates as well, so expect changes in the moves for all characters. Street Fighter 6 is available on PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via Steam.