How To Calm Achilles With Gifts In A Total War Saga Troy
Achilles is one of the major factions you can play as in A Total War Saga Troy. Check out this guide to find out how to calm Achilles with gifts in A Total War Saga Troy. This way you won't have to worry about him going full rage mode or any of the other modes if you don't want.
How To Calm Achilles With Gifts In A Total War Saga Troy
If you look in the Hot Blooded Achilles tab for Total War Troy, you will see that you can give Achilles Gifts to calm him down. The game doesn't really tell you how to do that, so you might be stressing about him going into a certain mood. When Achilles hits 100% in any mood, you will be given the option to pay for gifts, or to let him go into that mode. The more you pay him with gifts, the more expensive it will be the next time. You cannot get out ahead of it and have to wait until a mood strikes him. Sadly if he is already in a mood, you can't give him gifts to stop that mood either.
There are multiple advantages to letting him go into certain moods as well. Outraged will let you go on a murder spree for quite awhile, but cost you resources. The other advantage is that it resets all other moods to zero. This means if you are about to go into a mood you don't want, focus another one and that one you don't want will drop to zero. If you are really in a bind you can send Achilles away or off to duel and his mood won't go up or down.
Check back soon for more A Total War Saga Troy guides.
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Remedy's Control Coming to Steam
The world of 505 Games and Remedy Entertainment's Control will make its way to Steam on August 27, 2020.
Originally released on the PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and Epic Games Store, this release will contain the original title and all of its expansions (including the upcoming AWE expansion) for $39.99.
The Control Ultimate Edition will be available on the Epic Games Store and digitally for the PlayStation 4 and Xbox One on September 10, followed by a physical release for consoles at a later date. Note that those that purchase the console versions of this edition will receive a next-gen optimized version of the title for the PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X at no additional cost.
Remedy Entertainment's Creative Director Sam Lake and Control Game Director Mikael Kasurinen will be live on Twitch tomorrow (August 13) at 9:00am PT, where they will provide an exclusive first look at the first 15-minutes of AWE gameplay and discuss the "Remedy Connected Universe." You can tune in on their Twitch channel here.
Control follows the story of Jesse Faden, who explores the Federal Bureau of Control in search of her brother Dylan. Along the way, she discovers that the Hiss has taken hold of the area, and she must fight her way through while discovering Objects of Power.
You can read our review of the base game here (we gave it a 90/100).
The world of 505 Games and Remedy Entertainment's Control will make its way to Steam on August 27, 2020
Studio Head Chris Lee announced on Twitter today that Halo Infinite will be delayed to 2021
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In-between their mainline installments, Creative Assembly and SEGA have released A Total War Saga: Troy to the world. Is this epic journey one worth trying out, or should you stick to Total War: Three Kingdoms? Check out our review and find out.
A Total War Saga: Troy Review
A Total War Saga: Troy follows the Trojan War and the heroes that took part in it. You can either play as a Trojan Hero or as part of the Greeks that fight with the Trojans. The whole thing begins with Paris, prince of Troy, taking Helen from Menelaus. Helen was wife to Menelaus, who is the king of Sparta. For this insult, Menelaus goes to his brother Agamemnon, who agrees to help him rally the Greeks to aid in the battle. For Greek Heroes, you have Menelaus, Agamemnon, mighty Achilles, and Odysseus.
On the Trojan side of things, you have Prince Paris and Hector, who are both in contention to be king of Troy. Aeneas is a cousin of King Priam, Troy's current king, and agrees to help the brothers out. Lastly, there is Sarpedon, a king in his own right and self-proclaimed son of Zeus. Together they rally their neighbors and allies to help fend off the Greek invasion. Capture Troy or defend Troy; the choice is yours.
For those of you unfamiliar with Total War games, things are broken up into two phases. First is the overworld phase, where you march your armies, do diplomacy, manage your cities and armies, and take agent actions. The second is the battle phase, where you load onto a smaller map with your force and duke it out. There is an auto-resolve, so you don't have to waste time on lopsided fights, but these are risky and result in you losing units often. Still, if you fight every single battle, you will be playing for a very long time.
One of the areas Troy differs from its predecessors is in its resource management. You used to pay gold to recruit units and maintain them. However, now you need food to recruit and sustain basic units, bronze to more powerful soldiers, and gold for the best fighters. These help to prevent a steamroll of the best units, and was something I liked quite a bit. The same happens with settlements; you not only use gold, but also need the required wood and stone to upgrade buildings. With so many resources, you have to think about where you are going next. That gold city is lovely on paper, but the bronze mine will make your army stronger in a shorter period of time.
That's not to say that there isn't a downside to this style of play. I played most of my campaigns on hard, and there are two difficulties above that. At turn 120, I was still finding armies with simple militia units and basic slingers. If you don't get the needed resources early on in the game, your late game won't exist. At the same time, I faced Hector, and he had six units total, so sometimes the AI is just dumb. Then the next Trojan army I faced had Hector's chosen and Trojan spearmen in a full army. This isn't uncommon in Total War games, and it isn't fixed here.
Another new feature is the deity worship mechanic. In ancient Greece, nearly everyone worshipped or revered the Gods. By offering sacrifices and praying to the Gods, you receive boons for battle and on the campaign map. They start small; an extra 10% damage for spear units, two more happiness, and other minor upgrades. If you worship enough, though, your whole army could receive a 20% damage buff, army attrition won't affect you, or you can recruit legendary units. Minotaurs, Cyclops, Sirens, Gorgons, and various other mythological units can be recruited to support your army.
Agents are another big deal in Total War games, and they are powerful here as well. A well-placed spy can poison enemy troops or garrisons, making the fight a pushover. Seers and priestesses can support your army and ask for assistance from the Gods in your upcoming battles. Diplomats can incite unrest in enemy towns, prompting them to rebel and allowing you to steal the city. All agents can also land what are basically critical hits. I had a spy poison a garrison of about 500 men, and he dropped them down to around 100 for the fight. They can feel a little overpowered at times, but the enemy gets them as well.
Let's talk about the battle themselves. Before you start, you place your troops in your desired position and begin the fight. Coming from Total War: Three Kingdoms, this game is hectic. There are no siege weapons and hardly any cavalry. Most of the fighting is up close and personal with some ranger support. Unit variety isn't huge, and you often have basic spearman, shield spearman, heavy armor spearman, and spear runners. There are sword, axe, and club units who all follow the same mold. There are chariots for cavalry, but you get around 10 per unit as opposed to 80 for infantry. I usually have the front line hold and rain down arrows for victory.
Heroes are much weaker then the last two Total War games I played. They excel at killing troops, but it takes a lot longer than you'd expect against other generals – minus Achilles, of course, who tends to go off at just the right moment. It isn't a bad thing, just something you should be ready for. The generals are more meant to support and aid the troops now instead of having a duel. Still, killing a general means the army will quickly crumble under your force. Its a risky play, but if you pull it off, victory is often assured.
I've been playing Total War games since the first Rome: Total War. I am saying this because, finally, after all these years, I have allies that don't randomly betray me for seemingly no reason. The Greeks will stay loyal to the Greeks if you don't upset them too much by being a scumbag. The same can be said about the Trojans; your allies will last all game if you don't betray them. That said, your allies will drag you into war repeatedly, so be ready for that. At least they keep things interesting.
A Total War Saga: Troy is a good addition to the franchise, but is not recommended for new players. However, fans of the historical setting Total War games shouldn't hesitate to check this one out.
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Cosplay Wednesday – Pathfinder: Kingmaker's Octavia
Based on the Pathfinder franchise, Pathfinder: Kingmaker – Definitive Edition is set to release this month. In honor of this game, Gamers Heroes takes a look at a dead ringer for Octavia.
A member of the cosplay scene since 2008, ver1sa's cosplay of Pathfinder: Kingmaker's Octavia is true to the character. Both the cosplay and the leathercraft were done by her, and she's even got little details like the ears captured perfectly.
Not only does ver1sa like to create new costumes of her favorite characters, she is also in love with video games (some of her favorites are Tales of Vesperia and the Devil May Cry and Tekken series). Needless to say, this costume was likely a no-brainer for her.
Pathfinder: Kingmaker Octavia Cosplay
Credit goes to KIRA for the photos.
You can find ver1sa on DeviantArt here, on Facebook here, and on Instagram here.
Do you enjoy a bit of gaming cosplay? Or maybe you're passionate enough to do it full time. Drop me a line at casey@gamersheroes.com and we'll feature some of your cosplay.
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Studio Head Chris Lee announced on Twitter today that Halo Infinite will be delayed to 2021.
In a statement made by Lee, he mentions that the delay was done to make sure the team has adequate time to deliver a Halo experience that meets their vision. He goes on to mention that there have been a number of development challenges as well, including the ongoing COVID-related impacts that have been affecting us all this year.
You can view the statement below from the official Halo Twitter account:
Halo Infinite Development Update pic.twitter.com/TFZvXhRN9f
— Halo (@Halo) August 11, 2020
Following the story found in Halo 5: Guardians, 343 Industries' Halo Infinite will continue the story of the Master Chief, serving as the third chapter of the "Reclaimer Saga." Recent news regarding the title states that the game's multiplayer portion would be released as a free-to-play game, and that the title will feature split-screen gameplay once more.
In regard to the soundtrack of the title, Gareth Coker (Ori and the Blind Forest, Ori and the Will of the Wisps) will serve as one of Halo Infinite's three composers, along with both Curtis Schweitzer and Joel Corelitz.
The game will come out for the Xbox One, Xbox Series X, and PC.
The world of 505 Games and Remedy Entertainment's Control will make its way to Steam on August 27, 2020
Studio Head Chris Lee announced on Twitter today that Halo Infinite will be delayed to 2021
The Los Santos Summer Special for GTA Online brings with it an array of new activities and experiences to Rockstar Games' title
In a statement made on Twitter today, Paradox Interactive and Hardsuit Labs broke the news that Vampire: The Masquerade – Bloodlines 2 has been delayed to 2021
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Los Santos Summer Special Now Available in GTA Online
The Los Santos Summer Special for GTA Online brings with it an array of new activities and experiences to Rockstar Games' title.
Players will be able to get behind the wheel of the following vehicles as part of this update:
- Invetero Coquette D10
- Lampadati Tigon
- Declasse DR1
- Vapid Peyote Custom
- Benefactor BR8
- Imponte Beater Dukes
- Albany Manana Custom
- Canis Seminole Frontier
- Bravado Youga Classic 4X4
- Dundreary Landstalker XL
- Benefactor Glendale Custom
- BF Club
- Maibatsu Penumbra FF
- Bravado Gauntlet Classic Custom
- Declasse Yosemite Rancher
Also included are 15 new types of Off-Road Wheels, 30 new sets of Street Wheels, and new tire designs.
Galaxy Superyacht owners will be able to launch six new co-op missions either solo or with an Organization for backup. Players can also get Double Rewards on these missions through August 19.
For those who want to burn some rubber, two new Open Wheel racecars and a new Open Wheel Race Series with nine tracks are now available. A number of improvements to Open Wheel gameplay – including the ability to change tire type when pitting and visible tire wear and body damage indicators – have also been included. Players can net Double Rewards on all Rockstar-created Open Wheel Races this week.
Those who'd rather create their own tracks can do so with the Open Wheel Race Creator. Included are more than 60 new props, which include pit stops, racetrack archways, paddocks, and more.
New Business Battles have also made their way to the game as part of this update. Those who win one from now through August 19 can earn themselves the Pink Dot Tech Mask, on top of other rewards.
Eight high-stakes modes will make their way to the The Diamond Casino & Resort this week as part of the Diamond Adversary Series. These will also pay out Double Rewards this week.
Arcade junkies will be able to play QUB3D and Axe of Fury in arcades around Los Santos this week. Those who want to play solo can also dive into Street Crimes: Gang Wars as a single-player game against AI opponents. Players can purchase these games for themselves from the Pixel Emporium on your Arcade Laptop.
Make sure to pay a visit to Solomon's office this week – those that track down all 10 props can get themselves a reward from the man himself. In addition, there are multiple reports of low-level drug deals taking place on the streets – keep your eyes peeled for any vehicles and activities that seem more suspicious than usual.
The fashionistas among us can cop hundreds of new clothing items in stores around Southern San Andreas and Blaine County. Items include tracksuits, leather jackets, masks, shirts, tees and more.
Note that a number of quality-of-life improvements have been added to GTA Online. Below is a list of the highlights:
- Players can now return Personal Vehicles to storage via an option within the Interaction Menu.
- Requesting a Pegasus Vehicle is more convenient than ever, with many additional spawn locations being added to reduce your travel time to the closest available location.
- Players can now own up to eight different Properties
- When entering the Diamond Casino & Resort, punters will now be told how long they will need to wait before spinning the Lucky Wheel again. That's the last time you'll see a clock inside of The Diamond, though, that's for sure.
- Mashing the accelerator prior to starting a race is no longer a viable strategy to gain a speed boost. Instead, players can only receive a starting boost by timing their pedal press once "Go" is shown (or in the case of Open Wheel Races, when the countdown lights are removed).
You can find all of the details in the patch notes here.
Those looking to stretch their dollar can take advantage of the following discounts:
- Yachts – 30% off
- Yacht Upgrades & Modifications – 30% off
- Arcades – 30% off
- Arcade Upgrades & Modifications – 30% off
- Master Control Terminal – 30% off
- Drone Station – 30% off
- Large Garages – 40% off
- Benny's Vehicle Upgrades – 30% off
Finally, GTA Online players that connect their Prime Gaming accounts to their Rockstar Social Club accounts can earn the latest weekly GTA$200,000 bonus this week – it may take up to 72 hours for bonuses to arrive in your Maze Bank account. Twitch Prime subscribers will also get the Vespucci Canals Nightclub location on the house, along with 70% off the Grotti X80 Proto and 80% off the Bravado Gauntlet Hellfire.
The world of 505 Games and Remedy Entertainment's Control will make its way to Steam on August 27, 2020
Studio Head Chris Lee announced on Twitter today that Halo Infinite will be delayed to 2021
The Los Santos Summer Special for GTA Online brings with it an array of new activities and experiences to Rockstar Games' title
In a statement made on Twitter today, Paradox Interactive and Hardsuit Labs broke the news that Vampire: The Masquerade – Bloodlines 2 has been delayed to 2021
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Vampire: The Masquerade – Bloodlines 2 Delayed to 2021
In a statement made on Twitter today, Paradox Interactive and Hardsuit Labs broke the news that Vampire: The Masquerade – Bloodlines 2 has been delayed to 2021.
Andy Kipling and Jakob Munthe made a joint statement regarding the development of the game. According to them, in order for the team to reach the quality bar and ambitions they have set for themselves, they have moved the launch to 2021 in order to deliver the best player experience possible.
You can view the Tweet below:
Today we have an important announcement in regards to the release date of Bloodlines 2.
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— Vampire: The Masquerade – Bloodlines 2 (@VtM_Bloodlines) August 11, 2020
A follow up to the 2004 PC cult classic, Vampire: The Masquerade – Bloodlines 2 is an action RPG that follows the story of a human in 21st-century Seattle. This human is killed and revived as a thinblood vampire that possesses relatively weak vampiric abilities. The protagonist is one of a number of humans that has been turned into vampires during a Mass Embrace, an incident in which rogue vampires publicly attacked humans.
Players will be able to choose from three upgradable Disciplines, eventually joining one of five Full-blood clans. Players will also be able to engage in side missions that are away from the main story, some which can be discovered through exploration.
The game will come out for the PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X, and PC.
The world of 505 Games and Remedy Entertainment's Control will make its way to Steam on August 27, 2020
Studio Head Chris Lee announced on Twitter today that Halo Infinite will be delayed to 2021
The Los Santos Summer Special for GTA Online brings with it an array of new activities and experiences to Rockstar Games' title
In a statement made on Twitter today, Paradox Interactive and Hardsuit Labs broke the news that Vampire: The Masquerade – Bloodlines 2 has been delayed to 2021
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The Last of Us Part II Grounded Update Coming August 13
A number of new features are making their way to Naughty Dog and Sony Interactive Entertainment's The Last of Us Part II as part of its Grounded update on August 13.
The new Grounded difficulty setting will bring with it the ultimate test of skill. To make things more challenging, this mode features deadlier enemies, scarcer ammo, upgrade, and crafting materials, the removal of Listen mode, and elements of the HUD disabled.
A brand new Permadeath mode has also been included. This mode forces players to complete the entire game without dying, with those that fail starting over from the beginning. If that is too daunting, one can enable Permadeath mode with checkpoints on a per-chapter or per-act basis.
Those that complete the game with any Permadeath mode enabled and beat it on Grounded difficulty can earn themselves two new Trophies. Note that neither of these Trophies will be required in order to earn the Platinum for the title.
Learn more with the trailer below:
The Last of Us Part II – Grounded Update Trailer | PS4
Also included in this update are nearly 30 new graphic rendering modes, as well as several new audio modifiers that change the look and feel of the game. Unlockable gameplay modifiers, along with new options and improvements, will also make their way to the game.
You can read our review of the base game here (we scored it an 80/100).
The world of 505 Games and Remedy Entertainment's Control will make its way to Steam on August 27, 2020
Studio Head Chris Lee announced on Twitter today that Halo Infinite will be delayed to 2021
The Los Santos Summer Special for GTA Online brings with it an array of new activities and experiences to Rockstar Games' title
In a statement made on Twitter today, Paradox Interactive and Hardsuit Labs broke the news that Vampire: The Masquerade – Bloodlines 2 has been delayed to 2021
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Risk of Rain 2 Officially Launches on PC Today
Officially coming out of Steam's Early Access program today, Hopoo Games and Gearbox Publishing's Risk of Rain 2 is now available for PC.
A fast-paced co-op roguelike shooter, Risk of Rain 2 has players taking control of one of 10 unique Survivors. Once chosen, they must trek through over a dozen stages to escape an alien planet filled with hordes of frenzied monsters. Included are unlockable alternate abilities, over 110 items, and equippable Artifacts that ensure no two playthroughs are the same.
You can view the launch trailer below:
Risk of Rain 2: Launch Trailer
Fans can learn more about this version with the following trailer:
Risk of Rain 2 – 1.0 Update Trailer
According to Paul Morse and Duncan Drummond, co-founders of Hopoo Games:
Steve Gibson, president of Gearbox Publishing, added:
Steam users can purchase Risk of Rain 2 for $15.99 now until August 18. Note that the title is also available for the PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and Nintendo Switch up to its Artifacts 2.0 update.
The world of 505 Games and Remedy Entertainment's Control will make its way to Steam on August 27, 2020
Studio Head Chris Lee announced on Twitter today that Halo Infinite will be delayed to 2021
The Los Santos Summer Special for GTA Online brings with it an array of new activities and experiences to Rockstar Games' title
In a statement made on Twitter today, Paradox Interactive and Hardsuit Labs broke the news that Vampire: The Masquerade – Bloodlines 2 has been delayed to 2021
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Cyberpunk 2077 Gets Trio of New Videos
Unveiled as part of the second episode of Night City Wire, CD PROJEKT RED showcased more of the life paths, weaponry, and music of their upcoming title Cyberpunk 2077.
The first of the three videos, the Lifepaths video takes a deep dive into the different backstories players can choose for the protagonist V. Each one of these paths provides a distinct introduction to Night City, and will influence V's experiences throughout Cyberpunk 2077.
Cyberpunk 2077 — Lifepaths
Players can learn more about the varied arsenal of the title with the Tools of Destruction video. Melee, guns, and cyberware weaponry are showcased in all of their glory, highlighting the many different ways players will be able to engage in direct combat.
Cyberpunk 2077 — Tools of Destruction
Finally, the Becoming SAMURAI video provides a behind-the-scenes look at how Swedish hardcore punk band Refused brought the in-game chrome rock legends SAMURAI to life musically. Interviews with band members and insight into the creative process behind their portrayal have both been included.
Cyberpunk 2077 — Refused: Becoming SAMURAI
The title will launch for the PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and PC on November 19, 2020, with the Google Stadia version launching later in 2020. Cyberpunk 2077 will also be playable on the PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X when those two consoles hit the market.
The world of 505 Games and Remedy Entertainment's Control will make its way to Steam on August 27, 2020
Studio Head Chris Lee announced on Twitter today that Halo Infinite will be delayed to 2021
The Los Santos Summer Special for GTA Online brings with it an array of new activities and experiences to Rockstar Games' title
In a statement made on Twitter today, Paradox Interactive and Hardsuit Labs broke the news that Vampire: The Masquerade – Bloodlines 2 has been delayed to 2021
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