Breaking Records: Garena Free Fire 100 Million Active Users in 2020

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August 22, 2020

From the Targon region, Riot Games has announced the fifth and newest addition to Legends of Runeterra’s Call of the Mountain expansion set. She’s an especially relevant champion for this expansion, since she helps continue building on the Daybreak mechanic that the expansion is aiming for.

Coming in as a four-mana unit, Leona has a Daybreak ability that stuns even the strongest of enemies. If you are able to activate Daybreak at least four times, then you can reach her leveled form.

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— Legends of Runeterra (@PlayRuneterra) August 20, 2020

Her leveled form is still also a four-mana unit, but with a +1/+1 in stats. The difference is that any Daybreak activation in future moves will will also stun the strongest enemy when she levels up. She may not be the best one out there, but she’s definitely not that bad either.

Not going to lie though, her champion spell called “Leona’s Guiding Light” is somewhat impressive, as this gives allied followers +2/+2. However, this is highly dependent on the state the board is in, as well as the units the other players are using.

Just like the other Daybreak cards that were revealed, Leona is also the type who wants to go through the board quickly. What’s so great about this champion is that it’s possible for you to level her up even when you’re just on her fourth turn. However, this is only achievable if a Daybreak card is played every turn leading up to Leona’s.

You will be able to make use of Leona once Call of the Mountain get released for PC and mobile devices on August 26.

Destiny 2 Trials of Osiris rewards, Aug. 21-25

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August 22, 2020

Trials of Osiris returns to Destiny 2. The new Trials vendor and announcer is Saint-14, he and his wares can be found in the Tower Hangar every Friday at reset.

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The Trials of Osiris map the and the rewards for winning a certain number of matches change each week. every reward for all players is consistent, although each weapon roll will differ for every player.

Here are the guaranteed Trials of Osiris rewards this week:

3 wins — The Scholar, kinetic scout rifle
5 wins — The Summoner, Solar auto rifle
7 wins — Tomorrow’s Answer, Void rocket launcher
Flawless — Gloves, Gauntlets, Grips of the Exile (Warlock, Titan, Hunter arms)
Note: Players can complete the End Game weekly bounty as of Season of Arrivals. Which only needs Trials match completions (wins give more progress) — for the three-win reward.

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Players who get to seven wins without a single loss can go to the Lighthouse social space, which is called a Flawless run. The Lighthouse offers additional rewards, some are unique like a special emblem. Players who reach the Lighthouse get a special armor glow for their Trials of Osiris armor that lasts the remainder of the weekend.

Black Myth: Wukong Just Might Be China’s First Triple-A Game

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August 22, 2020

Black Myth: Wukong is an action-adventure game from Game Science, an indie Chinese studio, and has swept the internet off its feet quite recently. It was practically an unknown game, but after its trailer was released, it garnered millions of views and earned approval from gamers across the globe.

This is a big deal because China’s video game community is usually known for free-to-play games, but now, they have a Triple-A contender in Black Myth. Not only did their 13-minute demo reel become viral on YouTube and Bilibili (a Chinese video site), but it was also trending on Weibo, TikTok, and Douyin.

Upon viewing the trailer, you can see just how remarkable the gameplay is and there are no words to describe how good the visuals are. Game Science has yet to announce a release date, but they plan to release it on PC as well as other platforms. As a result, many expect Black Myth: Wukong to be launched on consoles such as the PlayStation 5 and the Xbox Series X, as well.

“My personal estimate is that this game is still at least two years out. It is still far from completion and the aim now is to perfect what they have been able to showcase across a full length game that is worth the asking price.” – Daniel Ahmad

The formula of the gameplay is very much Souls-like, which is something that a lot of gamers enjoy. The plot is also captivating, as it follows the retelling of Journey to the West, a Chinese mythology epic.

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One interesting thing to note about the game is that it’s built on Unreal Engine 4. This may not come as a surprise though, since Game Science was founded by staff at Tencent Games who own Epic Games, which is an Unreal Engine publisher.

Although the game’s release won’t be anytime soon, many believe that demo couldn’t have come at a better time. After all, Microsoft and Sony are looking for games to to boost the sales of the upcoming consoles.

Halo Infinite gameplay reveal is now playable in Halo 5

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August 22, 2020

Ducain23 a level creator says he spent 30 to 40 hours re-creating the Halo Infinite gameplay footage revealed at its Games Showcase last month by Microsoft. For those who want to check it out, download the level from Halo Waypoint and play it inside Halo 5: Forge.

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The Halo Infinite gameplay centers on Master Chief the protagonist going through enemies with different weapons inside the Halo universe. It features a variety of familiar enemies, weapons, and vehicles all of which were used in the Ducain23 demo.

An announcement by Microsoft earlier this month stated that Halo Infinite had been pushed back from its expected holiday launch to 2021. Microsoft stated that a variety of factors are to blame, including how difficult and complex it is designing a video game in the middle of a pandemic. The tech giant didn’t, however, acknowledge the graphics concerns players had brought to light.

Even though Microsoft and 343 Industries pushed back the Halo Infinite launch to some time next year, players won’t necessarily need to wait to get a feel for the game thanks to the hard work and effort by one of the community members Ducain23.

Frostpunk: On The Edge Releases Final DLC

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August 22, 2020

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A few months ago, 11-Bit Studios announced On The Edge, the final DLC for the city management survival game Frostpunk. As such, players have been both excited and melancholic about the fact that after this release, they can’t expect any future ones.

On The Edge is the third expansion for Frostpunk, and this DLC finally lets you leave the confines of the city where you can create a better and brighter future for yourself. However, just because you get to venture outside of New London, this doesn’t mean you can entirely relax. After all, it’s still a survival game. This means you still have to consider the different ways you can survive.

You will also be faced with difficult decisions – should you be more trusting or be a skeptic? The choices you make will help you shape the story. Embedded below is the launch trailer:

Project Lead and Lead Game Designer, Jakub Stokalski, says the following about this ending:

“Frostpunk has been a long journey for us and for the players. Years of development and a ton of content released after the premiere, and now the final chapter comes in marking huge growth of the IP on both gameplay and narrative layers. Every expansion introduced new mechanics, twisting and enlarging the game, from the prequel story told in The Last Autumn to the after-storm events presented in the closing scenario – On The Edge.”

Some consider Frostpunk to be a pretty uncomplicated game, however, it can undoubtedly be a bit difficult for those who have a hard time multitasking. With On The Edge, though, players will be faced with an extra layer of difficulty. Not only will you have to manage tasks as well as manage the resources you have, the DLC you trading with other communities, among other things.

If you wish to add a twist to your Frostpunk experience, definitely consider downloading On The Edge. It is available for download on Steam, GoG, and the Humble Store.

Red Dead Redemption 2 A Big New Feature May Be Coming

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August 22, 2020

Some information in the Naturalist files were found by a code-diver that should make some Red Dead Redemption 2 content creators thrilled.

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@VideoTech_ took a dive into the files of Red Dead Redemption 2 July 28 Naturalist update and discovered a “new mention” that wasn’t present in the Moonshiner DLC. What the code-diver found was some text that referenced Director Mode and blocked Jack Marston in this mode, which leads the Twitter user to believe Director Mode will be “likely” coming, sadly without Marston as a playable character.

Director Mode is likely happening. It appears Jack Marston won't be a playable character according to this new mention in the files. This new mention was leftover in 'ambientpedmodelsets.meta' from the Naturalist update.

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— VideoTech (@VideoTech_) August 19, 2020

With Director Mode, content creators will be able to create interactions between characters that wouldn’t be possible in the main game. With a whole new range of options and tools for creators, This would be great for the Machinima and digital movie-making communities that Red Dead Redemption has as a community in general.

There’s still a lot that’s unconfirmed because this is just a leak, although people would be glad to see it coming to the game. It’s uncertain whether it is coming in a future update or to next-gen consoles. Many comments on the original tweet seem to think the latter. For Director Mode to come to RDR2 it would also mean the Rockstar Editor would most likely need to come as well, which hasn’t happened yet. Red Dead Redemption fans are still excited to see Director Mode whether it comes sooner or later.

Crossfire: Warzone Receives First Major Update

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August 21, 2020

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Since its initial release, Crossfire: Warzone received its very first major update on August 20, 2020. The customization system in the game has gotten a whole lot better since this update, allowing players to sharpen their creativity by better personalizing their characters.

For one thing, players will be able to change base skins as well as add a custom frame to their commander portrait. Not only that, you can even customize the chat bubble and name tag for when you’re in the chatroom. This is great if you want to stand out from the crowd.

Another thing worth mentioning is the new community-driven event called the Alliance Festival. This event gives the players’ in-game alliances the option to appoint different missions to individual members. It’s highly recommended that the mission should be finished before the deadline in order for the alliance to receive a point. At the end of the event, the alliance will add all the points accumulated and the reward they receive will depend on that. In other words, team effort is a must if you wish to succeed in this event.

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This major update will also introduce the Challenger Pass, which is Crossfire: Warzone’s version of a season pass content according to a press release. The Challenger Pass will only be 42 days, and those who get to acquire this pass will have the opportunity to earn rewards by doing and completing various missions.

Not only that, but a base skin, a chat bubble, and the legendary officer “Jean” will be given as a reward to those who have a Challenger Pass. What makes Crossfire: Warzone’s pass different than the others is the fact that players can still participate in this even though they don’t have one.

The update is now available for all Crossfire: Warzone players, so get it now in order for you to make use of all these great, new features.

Cyberpunk 2077 Pre-Order Bonuses

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August 21, 2020

Want to pick up a copy ahead of launch? all the details of all the best Cyberpunk 2077 merchandise being released are here.

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Pre-orders of Cyberpunk 2077 at Best Buy will get a free steel bookcase. There are three different designs available and if ordered online, a random one will be received. If bought in person at Best Buy the steel case design can be chosen. My Best Buy membership is free and members get $10 reward credit when pre-ordering.

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For those who prefer GameStop, you will get an exclusive samurai medallion as a pre-order bonus if you are a PowerUp Rewards member.

If you want to directly support the developers of Cyberpunk 2077, pre-order Cyberpunk 2077 at GOG.com and receive an exclusive digital booklet about the game, an additional set of wallpapers, avatars, a print-quality Cyberpunk 2077 posters. All proceeds go to CD Projekt Group.

Pre-order Cyberpunk 2077 standard edition

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There is a lot to look forward to when Cyberpunk 2077 releases on November 19 of this year. For those who can’t wait here are the goodies you will get for pre-orders of Cyberpunk 2077’s standard edition which include the base game and any applicable pre-order bonuses and digital bonus content which includes an art booklet, wallpapers for desktop and mobile, game soundtrack, and a Cyberpunk 2077 sourcebook.

There are some physical goodies as well, such as Night City postcards, stickers, a world compendium, and a map of Night City.

Cyberpunk 2077 standard edition is on sale now for just $49.94 for PS4 and PC at Amazon and Walmart. Don’t forget to pick your platform before adding to your cart through the dropdown menu.

Cyberpunk 2077 Collector’s edition (SOLD OUT)

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Now for the Collector’s edition which will set you back $250, here’s all that comes with it.

Physical goodies:

Collectible steelbook
A 10-inch statue depicting V, the game’s protagonist, in action
Hardcover artbook
Metal pin set
Quadra V-tech metal keychain
An annotated copy of A Visitor’s Guide to Night City sealed in an NCPD Evidence Bag
Embroidered patches
World Compendium detailing the game’s setting and lore
Postcards from Night City
Map of Night City
Sticker bomb set
Collector’s Edition box

Digital goodies:

Game soundtrack
Art booklet featuring a selection of art from the game
Cyberpunk 2020 sourcebook
Wallpapers for desktop and mobile

Cyberpunk 2077’s Collector’s edition is sadly sold out everywhere as of the moment.

Permadeath in Watch Dogs: Legion is Optional

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August 21, 2020