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 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
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
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
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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.
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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
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
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
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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).
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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
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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 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
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
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
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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.
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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
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Xbox Series S Console Leaked Via Controller Packaging
The cat's out of the bag – the packaging for the next-gen Xbox controller has leaked the Xbox Series S.
The new controller for the system, which was sold on a resale site, states in its packaging notes that it is compatible with both the Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S consoles. Twitter user @zakk_exe was able to purchase the controller, confirming that it is genuine.
You can find the images below:
Xbox Series S Leak
Note that Microsoft has yet to unveil an Xbox Series S console, and has not confirmed a white Xbox Series X controller.
According to The Verge:
Microsoft has yet to comment on the matter. Rumor states that Microsof will unveil the Xbox Series S in August, so one might be able to learn more about this mysterious system this month.
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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
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Destroy All Humans! Gets Accolades Trailer
See what critics (including us) are saying about the Destroy All Humans! remake with the accolades trailer for THQ Nordic and Black Forest Games' title.
Since its release a few weeks ago, this title has seen a 96% rating on Steam and a 83% positive Metacritic user-score. Other critics featured include Gamingtrend, God is a Geek, Wegotthiscovered, and Gamebyte.
Our score (an 80/100) can be seen at the 0:10 mark, right as an unfortunate cow is getting abducted. You can watch the full trailer in all of its glory below:
Destroy All Humans! – Accolades Trailer
A remake of the 2005 title, Destroy All Humans! has players terrorizing the people of 1950s Earth as the evil alien Crypto-13. Utilizing an assortment of psychic abilities and alien weaponry (including the Abducto Beam and teslatastic electricity), players must harvest DNA and bring the US government down to its knees as they take one giant step on mankind.
For those who want to witness the Furon Empire in all of its glory, a Destroy All Humans! demo is now available for the PC via Steam and Gog.com. The title is now available for the PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and PC.
You can read our review here.
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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
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Missile Command: Recharged Review
Atari's Missile Command has returned for a new generation with the release of Nickervision Studios' Missile Command: Recharged. 40 years have passed since the original hit the scene – does this re-imagining prove the timelessness of this arcade blaster, or should the past stay buried?
Missile Command: Recharged Review
When the original Missile Command came out way back when, the objective was simple – protect your base from a never-ending barrage of missiles by launching missiles of your own through three different silos. Though silos can regenerate, buildings do not, so it pays to be mindful of your surroundings. Your ultimate goal? Survive as long as possible, get a high score, and improve your gaming prowess along the way.
Missile Command: Recharged has all of the underpinnings of the original, but throws in some wrinkles to make things sparkly and new. Power-ups that include bombs, rapid fire, and shields pop up from time to time, and the enemy threat is a bit more varied this time around. Visuals have gotten a noticeable neon facelift, though its minimalism still shines through. It's just a shame there isn't more done to make things pop – the single song is somewhat limiting, and the flash pales in comparison to other neon-based wonders like the Geometry Wars series.
This title might be part and parcel similar to the original, but does the gameplay hold up? It depends.
Those who have played other score chasers like Galaga and Asteroids will be over the moon with the style of gameplay here. While some may argue that the use of the mouse makes things a considerable amount easier, the core gameplay loop that took countless quarters is still present and accounted for. It does lack variety – other arcade classics like Ms. Pac-Man and Donkey Kong have got it beat – but what is here is serviceable enough for those looking for it.
However, there is one addition to Missile Command: Recharged that one may consider sacrilege. Points accumulated on the battlefield can be used to purchase upgrades in one of four different flavors – "Power," "Reload," "Speed," and "Rebuild." The first level of upgrade costs a paltry 1,000 points, and though later levels cost a great deal more, those that grind and persevere can essentially break the game with the sheer advantage these maxed out upgrades provide. It's a double-edged sword, one that exchanges short term replayability for its pure skill-based arcade roots.
Score chasers can take advantage of a global online leaderboard, though we encountered an error message when we tried loading it up during our playthrough. There are also achievements tied to earning a set amount of points in a single round, along with ones for maxing out all upgrades.
Missile Command: Recharged still has the underpinnings of the Atari classic holding everything together, but the upgrade system is a double-edged sword that has the potential to break the game. Though this is not a dealbreaker, this change unfortunately trades skill for grinding.
Atari's Missile Command has returned for a new generation with the release of Nickervision Studios' Missile Command: Recharged. 40 years have passed since the original hit the scene – does this
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Marvel's Avengers Stats Explained Guide
There are a total of 7 unique stats in the game, but what do they all do? This Marvel's Avengers Stats Explained Guide breaks down each of the 7 stats including Might, Precision, Proficiency, Resolve, Resilience, and Intensity, explaining the purpose of each skill so you can maximize your characters build.
Understanding how stats work is an important part of building your ultimate hero. Marvel's Avengers uses a Rating system that determines your overall characters strength. If you are below the required rating for a particular enemy or mission, you will deal much less damage and take more damage in return. As such, it's a good idea to ensure your power level at least meets the requirements of the mission for a greater chance at success.
There are 4 main rating areas. Melee Rating, Ranged Rating, Defense Rating, and Heroic Rating. Each rating is broken up as follows:
- Melee Rating – Combined ratings of Might, Valor and Proficiency
- Ranged Rating – Combined ratings of Precision, Valor, and Proficiency
- Defense Rating – Combined ratings of Resilience & Resolve
- Heroic Rating – Combined ratings of Resilience, Valor, Intensity
You can see here that, while focusing on just a few skills will make you stronger in certain areas, it may impact your overall power rating. Might and Intensity, for example, only influence a single power rating each. However, Resilience, Valor, and Proficiency all impact two. If you're struggling to make the power level for a particular mission, try investing in areas that influence the overall power more positively.
Marvel's Avengers Stats Guide
Might
Directly influences the damage you do in melee combat
Precision
Precision is the only stat that increases your ranged damage
Proficiency
Both your critical hit chance and an increased chance for gear with perks to activate
Valor
The amount of damage done with a critical strike and the effectiveness of your heroic abilities
Resolve
Increases your maximum health and how quickly you recover health. Health is called Willpower in the game.
Resilience
Your armor value, reducing damage taken by each attack
Intensity
Your ability to resist status effects from enemy attacks and how quickly you break from them.
Depending on how you play each hero, there's a good foundation for each using the basic stats. For example, Hulk does have a ranged attack but it's very rare you will use it. He will spend almost all of his time in melee combat. He has a taunt ability, forcing all nearby enemies to attack him, and an increased defense ability. As such, stacking Might, Resolve, and Resilience is a great build for making Hulk a better tank.
Iron Man is another example, although a more versatile one. While he's perfectly capable of melee, many of his skills unlock new ranged attacks. Rockets, lasers, etc. If you play a traditional range attack role, you will want to focus on Precision, Proficiency and Valor. A glass cannon approach that sees Iron Man doing much greater damage from range with high hitting critical attacks.
Ultimately, it's up to you how to play each hero and how to build them to suit your play style.
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How To Unlock Fortnite Hulk Pickaxe In Marvel's Avengers
Want to know How To Unlock Fortnite Hulk Pickaxe In Marvel's Avengers? The pre-order beta for Marvel's Avengers is currently available for those that pre-ordered the game on PlayStation 4 and with it, a chance to unlock Hulk Smashers Pickaxe and Hulkbuster style for Fortnite.
There are future beta events planned for PC and then an open beta for all PS+ users. It's likely the rewards are available in each of the beta windows. As well as the Hulk Smashers Pickaxe and Hulkbuster style, there is also a special name plate you unlock for the full version of Marvel's Avengers when the game launches later this year. While it's easy to unlock these items, it can take a very long time.
How To Unlock Fortnite Hulk Pickaxe In Marvel's Avengers
Firstly you need to complete the Marvel Avengers campaign. There are only a few missions in the beta so it won't take you more than a couple of hours. Eventually, after finishing the final campaign mission, you will unlock access to the War Table. This is where you can select locations from around the globe, with each location providing different missions and rewards. Once you have the War Table you need to select the Helicarrier missions.
This is where you will need to be to complete all of the required objectives. You must first complete HARM Challenge I, which then unlock HARM Challenge II. Completing that unlocks HARM Challenge III and then completing HARM Challenge III unlocks the Hulk Pickaxe and Hulksmasher style. It's simple but it can take a while due to current matchmaking issues. You may struggle to find a game with other players, and the game sometimes returns to the main menu even when you're trying to complete the missions solo.
All of the HARM Challenge missions are the same. Defeat 10 waves of increasingly challenging enemies without your team of heroes falling. It's definitely possible solo but it's much easier if you can get a full group of heroes, just be prepared for some matchmaking and connectivity issues.
- Follow the Marvel's Avengers campaign until you unlock the War Table
- Navigate to the Helicarrier missions on the War Table
- Select Harm Challenge I and complete the mission
- Then select Harm Challenge II and complete that mission
- Finally, complete Harm Challenge III to unlock all of the beta rewards
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