How To Push And Pull In Fall Guys Ultimate Knockout

How To Push In Fall Guys Ultimate Knockout
There isn't a ton of options for what you can do in Fall Guys Ultimate Knockout, but you can push and pull. Check out this guide to find out how to push and pull in Fall Guys Ultimate Knockout. Just be careful not to fall off yourself when trying to eliminate someone else.

How To Push And Pull In Fall Guys Ultimate Knockout

In order to push and pull on players in Fall Guys Ultimate Knockout, you will have to hold R2 down near a player. You will hold your hands out and attempt to grab anyone near you. If you see a white circle, that means they are close enough to be grabbed. You will then have to hold the button until you connect with the play and they will be grabbed. Keep holding and you can either pull back to pull them, or push forward to push them. You do have to be pretty close to grapple, and grabbing does slow you down, so be ready for that.

I personally like to grab players when a ball or obstacle is coming to get them caught. It is really useful in the fruit dropping one because it is easy to get people blasted by he fruit or the log. Be careful in that one though, you can easily be dragged as well. Pushing is a little bit harder since you need a ledge to push someone off. If you push too hard, you fall off as well. Don't be greedy with the push or the pull and you will be okay. Get greedy and 9 times out of 10 you will die as well.

Check back soon for more Fall Guys Ultimate Knockout guides.

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Fall Guys Gets "Behind the Schemes" Video


Now available for the PlayStation 4 and PC, learn more about the crew behind Fall Guys with the "Behind the Schemes" video featuring Mediatonic.

Creative Director Jeff mentioned that he came up with the name of "Fall Guys" after originally getting pitched the name "Fall Gauntlet." However, Lead Designer Joe mentioned how he was the one who thought of the concept after watching a lot of Takeshi's Castle when he was younger. He mentioned that you never know what combination of weird and insane rounds you are going to get, and that a lot of the initial level ideas came from that.

Other topics include a special delivery to the Mediatonic studio, the most iconic level in the game (Fall Mountain), how the design of the characters came to be, the work that went into its level design, and how there is no sort of blueprint to create something along these lines.

You can watch the video below:

Fall Guys – Behind the Schemes (Mediatonic)

Fall Guys: Ultimate Knockout has players diving into a number of ridiculous challenges and wild obstacle courses with waves of other competitors online. Players will be able to shift between competitive free-for-alls and cooperative challenges, all where the losing team gets eliminated. A high amount of customization has also been included, from fashionable pineapple couture to the latest bunny hats.

You can view the launch trailer below:

Fall Guys – Launch Trailer

Source: YouTube
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New Legendary Animals in Red Dead Online This Week


Naturalists are in for a treat this week in Rockstar Games' Red Dead Online, as a number of new Legendary Animals can now be found in the wild.

Those who make a trip to the Kamassa River can find the Legendary Teca Gator, while those near the Lannahechee River can find themselves the ill-tempered Legendary Sun Gator.

Naturalists have a choice to make though; one could bring samples back to Harriet to fill their Animal Field Guide and gain XP for the Naturalist Role. Alternatively, one could hunt and skin the gators for Gus Macmillan, who will gladly use the leather for a coat.

No matter what you choose to do, Legendary Alligator Samples and Skin Sales will net players a 50% XP and pay out bonus from now through August 10. Hunters that take down the Teca Gator can get a special colorway of the O'Quinn Hat, while those who take down the Sun Gator will get themselves a special colorway of the Helsby Gloves. These two items can be found in Offers & Rewards within 48 hours.

Those that deliver the Teca and Sun gator hides to Gus' Store will allow him to craft the Teca Coat and Sun Coat that can provide warmth for any upcoming expeditions. Those that craft any Legendary Alligator Coat will receive a bonus unique colorway of the new Corchado Poncho.

New to the Wheeler, Rawson & Co. Catalogue are the following permanent items:

  • Corchado Poncho
  • Sandoval Jacket
  • Windcliff Coat
  • Pedrosa Pants
  • Plata Pants
  • Moreton Boots
  • Fairbairn Dress
  • Litten Dress
  • Helsby Gloves
  • O'Quinn Hat
  • Tiltham Hat
  • New colorways of the Marshall Coat, Killiman Vest, and Diamondback Hat

Note that new colorways of the Gator Hat, the Ortega Vest, and Vaquero Baroque Spurs and new colorways of the Strickland Boots are also available.

Players will be able to take 30% off all Horses, Pistols, Tents, Camp Flags and Camp Themes this week.

In addition, Naturalists can take advantage of the following one-time benefits through August 24:

Naturalist Bonuses:

  • Become a Naturalist and get a Reward for a free Role Accessory, Outfit or Emote
  • Sedate and sample any animal and get the Gila Monster Camp Flag
  • Complete an Animal Sighting Mission and get a Reward for a unique colorway of the Farnholme Double Bandolier
  • Purchase a Wilderness Camp and get a Reward for a Treasure Map

Also available Through September 21:

  • Offer for 30% off any Novice or Promising Item in the Naturalist Role
  • Reward for 2,000 Naturalist XP
  • Reward for Free Sedative Varmint Cartridges
  • Reward for a Free Legendary Animal Pheromone
  • Offer for 30% off a Revolver
  • Reward for a Free Ability Card

Finally, all those that connect their Rockstar Games Social Club account to their Twitch Prime account can get a Free Katata Coat crafted from Legendary Elk hide, along with the following:

  • 5 Free Legendary Animal Pheromones
  • 6,000 Naturalist XP
  • Free Wilderness Camp
  • Offer for 50% off a Camp Dog
  • Offer for 50% off a Tent
  • Offer for 50% off a Vest below Rank 15
  • 10x Special Health Cures
  • 10x Special Snake Oil
  • 10x Special Miracle Tonic
  • 10x Special Bitters
Source: Press Release
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Setsuka Coming to SoulCalibur VI


The next character to enter SoulCalibur VI's stage of history is the deadly fighter Setsuka.

Fighting with the Ugetsu Kageuchi weapon and using the Shinden Tsushima-Ryu Battoujyutsu fighting style, the drifting snow blossom Setsuka wields a hidden blade in her parasol. Originally appearing in SoulCalibur III, she has a desire for revenge and will unleash her rage on all those that stand in her way.

Setsuka has one of the fastest fighting styles in the franchise, and takes the fight to the Murakumo Shrine Grounds in SoulCalibur VI. She is part of Season Pass 2 for the title, though she can also be purchased as a standalone DLC character.

You can view her in action below:

SOULCALIBUR VI – Setsuka

Season Pass 2 of SoulCalibur VI will also feature a new Character Creation parts set, one that will feature a number of Tekken-related items. With this set, players can deck out warriors in different gear and outfits. Setsuka and the Character Creation Set E parts set will be available on August 4, 2020

The game is now available for the PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and PC. You can read our review of the base game here, which we gave a 70/100.

Source: Press Release
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Project CARS 3 Gets New Trailer


Players will be able to discover what drives you with the upcoming release of Slightly Mad Studios and Bandai Namco's Project CARS 3 – learn more with the latest trailer for the game.

In this racer, players will be able to buy, own, personalize, upgrade, customize as they progress from Weekend Warrior to Racing Legend. Learn more about what your driving journey will look like with the latest trailer for the game.

PROJECT CARS 3 – What Drives You

Project CARS 3 will include even more customizable cars compared to its predecessors. More than 140 global circuits have been included, along with 24-hour cycles, different seasons, and weather effects.

AI has been enhanced in its single-player mode, though it will also feature a refined multiplayer mode. The title serves as a spiritual successor to the Need for Speed: Shift series, which was also developed by Slightly Mad Studios. Note that tire wear and fuel depletion are no longer included in this release, unlike its inclusion in Project CARS 2.

The game will come out for the PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and PC (via Steam and Windows 10 PCs) on August 28, 2020. The game will also launch for next generation systems at a later date.

Source: Press Release
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Bikerz Review

The tantalizing combo of road combat and motorcycles is the stuff video games are made of, and Forever Young Games looks to tap into this vein with their new title Bikerz. However, though this title may offer a number of bikes and weapons to choose from, the development team has managed to make this seemingly interesting concept dreadfully dull.

Bikerz Review

After choosing their bike, rider, and weapon, players will get on their bikes and ride through a number of long stretches of road. This is far from a Sunday drive, however – a number of ne'er-do-wells are also hitting the streets and are looking to take you down. In what is a battle of wits and weaponry, it's up to players to take down these rivals while making it to the end of each stage.

Sounds like an interesting concept, right? However, what is here is broken beyond repair. For one, the gunplay is duller than dishwater – players will be endlessly firing their weapon while slowly moving away from the fire of their foes. This leads to a lame game of chicken where players slowly move up and down until the enemy is vanquished. The powerful weapons and weak enemies make this seem far too easy, and weapon, shield, and health power-ups make it next to impossible to lose. If anything, the greatest amount of variety we saw each playthrough was changing up the radio station, which is about as exciting as it sounds.

Bikerz also has a serious problem with repetition. Players will be doing the same thing in each stage, with the ultimate goal being to get to the end of each area. It often feels like a waiting game as repetition sets in sooner rather than later. Some sort of variety to each stage, or just anything really would have made this one stand out. It just feels woefully generic, like one is playing with clip art that has almost no variety from stage to stage.

Unfortunately, the slapdash presentation does not help this title's case. Scenery repeats itself ad infinitum like something out of The Flintstones, and there's no sort of animation to the characters. It can be almost comical to see a single sprite stay in place with random bullets firing out of its general vicinity. The end result are flat sprites that just glide along, which looks absolutely sloppy. Some of the vehicle choices are questionable as well – we can safely say we've never seen anybody do a drive-by in a Volkswagen Beetle.

To keep players going, money can be collected along the way that can unlock additional characters, bikes, and weapons. Though the weapons pack more power, there's not enough variety to really make these unlockables worth pursuing.

Bikerz manages to do the unthinkable by turning a seemingly exciting concept into something that is an absolute slog. This title suffers greatly from repetition, and players will be bored of its antics well before all is said and done.

This review of Bikerz was done on the PC. The game was purchased digitally.
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Battletoads Launching August 20


Get ready to morph, leap and smash when Dlala Studios and Rare's Battletoads launches on August 20, 2020.

A title 26 years in the making and originally teased during Microsoft's E3 2018 Xbox briefing, Battletoads stars the three bruisers Zitz, Rash and Pimple. Packing the ability to morph parts of their bodies in battle, they set out to take on the Dark Queen and her allies in this beat-em-up that also features platforming and racing stages.

Couch co-op support for up to three players has been included, and features the ability for players to drop in and out at will. Multiple difficulty settings, along with new vehicle sections and puzzle-solving areas will make their appearance as well.

The aesthetics of Battletoads feature a hand-animated style that captures the exaggerated morph attacks and comic timing of the Battletoads. Fully animated sequences featuring voiceovers and penned by award-winning writers will also be included.

Learn more with the trailer below:

Battletoads: Official Release Date Trailer

The game will come out for the Xbox One, Windows 10, Xbox Game Pass, and Steam. All those interested can pre-install the game on PC and consoles today.

Source: Press Release, Xbox Wire
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5 Best Games of August 2020


As gamers wait patiently for the new generation of consoles, there are still a number of current-gen games to check out in the coming months. See what's to come with the 5 best games of August 2020. Oh, and we won't make you click through five pages to look at the entire list.

5 Best Games of August 2020

Kandagawa Jet Girls

Created by the same team behind the Senran Kagura series, XSEED Games' Kandagawa Jet Girls combines the tight cornering and aerial stunts of jet racing with rapid-fire shootouts. In its Story Mode, players will choose from each of the seven two-girl teams and take part in a multi-episode arc made up of 64 lighthearted episodes. Customization options will also be available, including such options as the girls' swimsuits and hairstyles, along with the jet machines' decals, skins, and special effects.

Kandagawa Jet Girls will come out for the PlayStation 4 and PC on August 25, 2020.

Project CARS 3

Described as "your ultimate driver journey," Slightly Mad Studios and Bandai Namco are once again hitting the pavement with their new racer Project CARS 3. Featuring more than 140 global circuits, the title will also pay host to 24-hour cycles, various seasons, and a number of different weather effects. The AI has also been enhanced, and there is support for 12K and best-in-class VR support on the PC.

Project CARS 3 will come out for the PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and PC on August 28, 2020.

Wasteland 3

A squad-based RPG from inXile entertainment, Wasteland 3 has players creating a squad of up to six Desert Rangers, with players customizing them with abilities and perks geared to their own playstyle. Taking place in a post-nuclear world, Wasteland 3 will task players with building a new base, training new recruits, finding a snow-worthy vehicle, and fighting through hostile frozen wastes.

Wasteland 3 will come out for the PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and PC on August 28, 2020.

PGA Tour 2K21

Golfers the world over will be able to forge their own legend with the upcoming release of HB Studios and 2K Games' PGA Tour 2K21. This entry brings with it an all-new Career Mode that features top pros and real courses on a journey to claim the FedExCup. For those looking for a personal touch, the ability to create and personalize your MyPLAYER with apparel and equipment has been included. Players will also be able to design their ultimate course with thousands of custom options to choose from.

PGA Tour 2K21 will come out for the PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, and PC on August 21, 2020.

Final Fantasy Crystal Chronicles: Remastered Edition

A remake of the Nintendo GameCube original, Square Enix's Final Fantasy Crystal Chronicles: Remastered Edition has been rebuilt for a new generation. Included in this title are HD graphics, English voiceovers, an updated soundtrack with new recordings and additional tracks, new user interface improvements, and post-game, high difficulty dungeons. Cross-platform online multiplayer has also been included.

Final Fantasy Crystal Chronicles: Remastered Edition will come out for the PlayStation 4, Nintendo Switch, and iOS and Android devices on August 27, 2020.

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Mobile Suit Gundam: Extreme Vs. Maxi Boost ON Review

A celebration of all things Gundam, Bandai Namco's Mobile Suit Gundam: Extreme Vs. Maxi Boost ON features a wealth of Mobile Suits and a near endless amount of fanservice. Does this two-on-two arcade fighter hit all the right notes, or is it a bigger cash-in than SD Gundam Force?

Mobile Suit Gundam: Extreme Vs. Maxi Boost ON Review

With multiple revisions behind Maxi Boost ON, neophytes learning the ropes will be thrown for a loop at the sheer depth found here. Battles aren't strictly a ground affair – the average bout has players boosting, flying, and making use of a variety of ranged and melee attacks. As long as one's boost meter still has some juice left, players will be able to hit the skies and speed along.

As a result, this is an incredibly fast game. Whether one is rushing into an opponent, flanking their position, or canceling into another attack, boosting is an absolute necessity. There is a bit of a learning curve, but those who can get used to its breakneck pace and can figure out which button combinations do what will have an absolute blast. When things get heated, Maxi Boost ON offers up a kaleidoscope of lasers, fire, and destruction.

Players won't be going into battle solo though; most bouts are two-on-two affairs that rely on the power of teamwork. Whether one is flying with a CPU wingman or teaming up with a friend in its couch co-op or online, this teamwork is a key element to one's victory. Players can issue commands to others, and different players can lock onto different targets at the press of a button. To add a bit of balance, both teammates share a Resource Gauge between them, so players should be mindful of each other's Resource Points before doing something drastic.

New to Maxi Boost ON is the EX Burst meter. Before hitting the battlefield, one can choose between a Fighting Burst, Extend Burst, or Shooting Burst style. Each has its own perks; Fighting Burst improves close-ranged attacks and breaks enemy guards, Extend Burst allows players to evade any oncoming danger and counter enemy blows, and Shooting Burst allows players to cancel ranged attacks into other ranged attacks.

Though these EX Burst meters can come across as trump cards that provide an unfair advantage, the variety prevents any one player from being too powerful. The shared gauge also comes into play, ensuring that each teammate uses their respective meters at the proper time so it is not wasted. It's a little overpowered for its own good, but it's arguably a welcome addition to the title.

Of course, being a Gundam game, you're only as good as the Mobile Suit you bring into battle. Players certainly won't be starved for choice when it comes to the sheer collection found here. Those that grew up with the series can pick pilots from the original Mobile Suit Gundam anime, the Toonami crowd can stick with units from G Gundam and Gundam Wing, and even the newer fans among us can go with Mobile Suits from Mobile Suit Gundam Unicorn. Each Mobile Suit brings something new to the table, and the varied movesets and Resource Point values for each one means that there is an incredible amount of content for fans to explore.

Those looking to immerse themselves into the Gundam universe have plenty of options to choose from in Maxi Boost ON. Those looking to take on the CPU can jump into its arcade-like Branch Battle Mode, which tasks players with choosing their next fight via a grid-based system and charting a path to the final battle. For those looking to take the fight online, Player, Ranked, and Casual Matches are available. Matches take a while to synchronize, but once in battle, bouts are relatively smooth affairs – no small feat when factoring in four players at once. A Free Battle Mode that gives players the chance to practice is also included.

Perhaps its most robust mode is its Maxi Boost Missions. Made up of more than 200 missions, players will take on set battles, eventually culminating in a boss fight. There are a few variables at play – one can shoot for higher ranks, equip Upgrade Data, collect Reward Chips, and take on Break Missions that make each boss weaker, among other things. However, the whole process feels like a grind at times, and it'll no doubt make most players seek out some of its other modes.

To keep players coming back, players can collect GP along the way that unlocks emblems, titles, gauge designs, and other elements. Hundreds of figurines can also be collected along the way in what amounts to a large digital Gunpla collection.

Arcade aficionados and Gundam fans alike will have an absolute blast with Mobile Suit Gundam: Extreme Vs. Maxi Boost ON. While there is a bit of a learning curve, the sheer speed, depth, and fanservice on display make it a shining example of the fighting game genre.

This review of Mobile Suit Gundam: Extreme Vs. Maxi Boost ON was done on the PlayStation 4. A digital code was provided by the publisher.
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Fairy Tail Review

Based on the Japanese phenomenon by Hiro Mashima, Fairy Tail is the first venture onto consoles for the franchise, with previous titles only available on handhelds like the PlayStation Portable and the Nintendo DS. The award-winning manga has gone from strength to strength since its debut in 2006, but with bigger JRPGs based on bigger series, is there room for a fairy tale ending?

Fairy Tail Review

The journey begins as Lucy, Laxus, Gray, Wendy, Erza, and Natsu attempt to take down Hades. A former member of Fairy Tail, he turned to the dark arts in the hopes of unlocking Primordial Magic, a magic believed to be founded in darkness. An epic battle ensues before Hades is finally defeated, but the process of releasing the dark magics brings forth the Legendary Black Wizard Zeref, who warns of Achnoligia's presence.

Achnoligia, a fearsome black dragon, attacks the Fairy Tail guild. However, using a gift bestowed upon them by the First Guild Master, they seal themselves with protective spells – making them immune to Achnoligia's attack, but locking then away for seven years. They return to see the Fairy Tail Guild a shadow of its former self, and set out on a journey to once again claim the throne as the world's most powerful guild.

If that sounds a little confusing, don't worry; I felt the same throughout various segments of the game. With very little prior exposure to the source material, I couldn't enjoy a lot of the references made to pre-game events and content. Fairy Tail is constantly introducing new characters who are clearly very involved in the history and narrative of this world. However, with very little effort made to bring the player up to speed, I often felt left out.

That being said, although I struggled with the history between many of the characters, the standalone narrative direction of Fairy Tail is easy to follow. It offers a story that begins as quite lighthearted, eventually becoming the ultimate struggle between good and evil. It ticks a lot of the anime tropes, combining goofy humor with high-octane combat, but nothing felt forced or rushed. The story worked great, and while I wasn't a Fairy Tail fan prior to playing the game, I'm now looking forward to watching the show.

Today's industry continues to move away from turn-based combat, instead opting for flashier visuals, faster-paced action, and more fluidity and control. Even the turn-based classics of yesteryear are focusing on active combat. I will always argue that turn-based combat can rival even the most exciting active-based systems, and Fairy Tail is one such example. Put simply, the combat is excellent.

Fairy Tail Review Combat

Fairy Tail's turn-based combat is a near perfect blend of strategic design with fast-paced animations and explosive combos. Enemies are placed in a 3×3 grid and character abilities can target single grids, multiple grids, squares, lines, and diagonals. If there is more than one enemy standing in front of you, there's a good chance you've got an ability to smash them to pieces. For those times that you don't, most characters can manipulate enemy positions with pull or knock back attacks.

It would not be a JRPG without combat mechanics hidden away within other combat mechanics. However, where some recent games have struggled, Fairy Tail delivers an easily digestible combination of features that are fluid and rewarding without being overwhelming. As characters battle, they build up a gauge that lets them Ascend, often transforming in visual appearance and unlocking new moves. There's also a Fairy gauge that builds as you do damage, allowing you to unleash massively devastating combos using your entire party. It evolves at a steady pace throughout, delivering just enough challenge to make each and every fight feel worthwhile and rewarding.

Outside of combat, you'll spend much of your time building your bonds with your companions. This mechanic represents the relationship between characters, unlocking more powerful options to be used in combat as the relationship grows. Every character has three Character Story side quests that are entirely optional, but offer more depth on their motives and desires – something as a non-fan I really appreciated. There's alternative costumes, rewarding collectibles, and challenging combat scenarios. While it doesn't rewrite the book, it's a fine-tuned Fairy Tail machine.

Fairy Tail is a return to form for the classic turn-based RPG combat of yesteryear. A huge cast of memorable characters, tons of side content, and incredible combat all come together to form one of this year's most impressive JRPGs.

This Fairy Tail review was written based on the PlayStation 4 version of the game. A digital copy was provided.
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