FOOTSIES Rollback Edition Review
There might be countless fighting games on the market today, but the fundamentals of each game are eternal. HiFight's FOOTSIES Rollback Edition breaks the genre down to its core, boiling things down to two directions and a single button. Is there elegance in its simplicity, or is it too dumbed down for its own good?
FOOTSIES Rollback Edition Review
While the goal of defeating your opponent might be the same as the Street Fighters and Tekkens of the world, the action of FOOTSIES Rollback Edition focuses squarely on spacing. Players are given a kick attack and a knee attack – the kick attack goes further, while the knee goes faster. Holding down the attack button gives players a special attack, and delivering a KO can be done through consecutive attacks or special attacks. There is also a block function, which can be done to prevent up to three attacks.
There's some small additions to the gameplay, but everything boils down to these mechanics. As a result, one's spacing is absolutely critical in this title. One can easily whiff their attack, giving players a chance to easily punish and win the round. One can also strategize with their toolset and bait opponents, but cheesing with repetitive attacks simply won't do the job. Though it only features a handful of moves and only one character, there's enough variance to appeal to casual players and FGC vets alike.
For those looking to get some more hands-on experience, there's a number of modes one can dive into in FOOTSIES Rollback Edition. An arcade mode with consecutive bounts has been included, along with the ability to fight against players and the CPU. A Training mode is also included, complete with Free Training, a Hit Confirm minigame, a Whiff Punish minigame, and a Tutorial. There's even a way to turn on hitboxes, frame advantages, and inputs, so one can plan out their moves to the tiniest detail.
There is also an Online Mode with GGPO support. Though there was nobody online during our time with the game, the lobby system and rollback netcode included is at the top of its class, used in the best fighting games today.
Finally, there are a decent amount of achievements to be had for those looking to be the best World Warrior of them all. Though they are fairly basic, objectives like winning online matches and clearing its Arcade Mode without continuing will encourage players to hone their skills and be the very best. Just be warned that some of these achievements are harder to unlock than others, with the hardest of the lot at an absolutely brutal 0.9% unlock rate as of this writing.
FOOTSIES Rollback Edition might not look the part, but the simplistic presentation hides some serious depth. Those looking to master the basics or need a refresher on the fundamentals will enjoy throwing down in this FGC-approved title.
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Genshin Impact Update "A New Star Approaches" Coming November 11
The latest chapter of miHoYo's free-to-play open-world action RPG Genshin Impact, A New Star Approaches, will make its debut on November 11, 2020.
This update will bring with it a number of new quests, which includes the finale of the Liyue chapter of the main storyline.
The new per-city "Reputation" system will make its debut with this update, which allows Travelers to build their reputation, unlock rewards, and discover new, region-exclusive items and customizations. Tools like a portable waypoint, portable stove, treasure compass, and oculus resonance stones will be included to aid players across their journey through Teyvat.
Four new playable characters will also make their debut, including the 5-star characters Childe and Zhongli. A Hydro archer, Childe can switch between ranged and melee combat modes during each battle. Meanwhile, Zhongli is a Geo polearm user with strong defensive capabilities and the ability to dish out large amounts of AoE damage. Zhongli also has the ability to petrify his enemies. The 4-star characters Xinyan and Diona will also offer opportunities for players to further diversify their party.
Version 1.1 will also pay host to the first seasonal event for Genshin Impact, Unreconciled Stars. This two week event tasks players with fighting back against a catastrophe that is plaguing Teyvat. New quests, co-op challenges, and rewards (including the 4-star character Fischl) will also be included.
Learn more with the trailer below (courtesy of IGN):
Genshin Impact – Version 1.1 Announcement Trailer
The update will come to the PlayStation 4, PC, and Android/iOS devices. You can read our review of the base game here (we gave it an 85/100).
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DIRT 5 Launch Trailer Released
Ahead of its release on November 6, Codemasters has released the launch trailer for their revved-up racer DIRT 5.
Featuring 70 routes across 10 locations and 13 vehicle classes, DIRT 5 will feature surfaces like rugged terrain, desert sands, snow, ice, and even tarmac. Career, Arcade, Time Trial and Multiplayer game modes have been included, along with split-screen (which can be played offline in co-op) and competitive modes for up to four players.
New to DIRT 5 is the Playgrounds feature, which gives players the chance to create, share, and discover custom arenas across the Gate Crasher, Smash Attack and Gymkhana events. Every published Playgrounds creation is hosted online, complete with a global leaderboard that allows players to upload an arena and post their best score.
You can view the launch trailer below:
DIRT 5 | Official Launch Trailer | Launching From November 6 | Next-Gen Off-Road Racing
According to Robert Karp, DIRT 5 Development Director at Codemasters:
The game will come out for the PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and PC via Steam on November 6. The Xbox Series S|X version of the game will be available worldwide on November 10. As for the PlayStation 5, that version will launch in North America, Australia and New Zealand on November 12, and on November 19 for the rest of the world. Finally, a Google Stadia version of DIRT 5 will launch in early 2021.
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The Dark Pictures: Little Hope Gets Launch Trailer
Just in time for Halloween, Bandai Namco and Supermassive Games have marked the launch of The Dark Pictures: Little Hope with a new trailer.
Featuring a performance from actor Will Poulter (Midsommar, Black Mirror: Bandersnatch), The Dark Pictures: Little Hope is a survival horror title that puts the spotlight on five characters that are trapped in a ghost town. As this group explores the town, they come to witness the execution of a group of settlers from the past that just so happens to look exactly like them.
Much like the previous entry Man of Medan (you can read our review here), the title will feature two multiplayer modes. "Shared Story" has players experiencing the title co-operatively online, while "Movie Night" allows up to five players to select their own characters, passing the controller along every turn.
You can view the launch trailer below:
The Dark Pictures: Little Hope – Launch Trailer
According to Kristeen Laut, Brand Manager at BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment America Inc.:
Note that both entries of The Dark Pictures Anthology (Man of Medan and Little Hope) will be compatible with the PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series S/X.
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Watch Dogs Legion – Decide Skye Larsens Fate – Kill Or Upload
There is a choice during the story of the new Watch Dogs. This Watch Dogs Legion – Decide Skye Larsens Fate – Kill Or Upload guide breaks down the two different choices you can have, explaining the events that follow so you can make your own decision for Skye Larsens future.
During the story for Watch Dogs: Legion you will be helping another hacking group, 404, with their own special contracts. The contracts involve looking deeper into Skye Larsen and her current secret project. There's a few contracts here and a number of missions that provide greater insight into Skye Larsen as a person or as a monster, depending on your perspective. Obviously there are spoilers ahead, with the outcome of each decision featured below.
Decide Skye Larsens Fate – Kill Or Upload
If You Choose Kill
As you attempt to leave the lab, you will be ambushed by a number of enemy troops. They are strong and congested, so make sure to sit back and let them come to you – picking them off as they approach one by one. This represents the end of the 404 mission chain.
If You Choose Upload
So far this hasn't come back to bite me, I will update if it does.
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Demon's Souls Gets New Gameplay Trailer
Ahead of its release next month, Bluepoint Games and PlayStation Studios have released a new gameplay trailer for their upcoming title Demon's Souls.
Demon's Souls has players venturing to the northern kingdom of Boletaria. A once prosperous land of knights, it is now filled with demons, strange creatures, and an unsettling aura. As a lone warrior you must face the hardest of challenges to earn the coveted title of "Slayer of Demons," all while sending The Old One back to its slumber.
Originally released on the PlayStation 3, the PlayStation 5 release of Demon's Souls has been rebuilt from the ground up and enhanced in a number of different ways. Players can choose between a 4K Mode or a High Frame Rate Mode. Fast loading, haptic feedback, and Tempest 3D AudioTech on compatible headphones has also been included.
Like before, players can jump into PVP combat with its online invasion system, or can play cooperatively by summoning allies to aid in your fight.
Learn more with the trailer below:
Demon's Souls – Gameplay Trailer #2 | PS5
Going Gold in September, the final release of the game will come out on November 12, 2020 for the PlayStation 5.
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Halloween Week in GTA Online This Week
It's Halloween week in Rockstar Games' GTA Online – see what masks, events, and discounts await players with our write-up.
For an out-of-this-world experience, Alien Survivals will pay out double all week. In addition, a new Business Battle that tasks players with taking out Merryweather agents and hauling whatever extraterrestrial gear you can grab to Omega's shack has also been included.
If that's not enough, all other Business Battles will pay out double this week. Those that win any Event Business Battle can also get themselves the Cultstoppers Tee on the house.
Double rewards can also be yours with GTA Online's Adversary Modes, including the Halloween Bunker Series, Come Out to Play, Lost vs. Damned, Slasher, Slashers, Condemned, and Beast vs. Slasher.
For those looking to dress up this week, you can get the Butchery and Other Hobbies Tee, the Knife After Dark Tee, and the Orange Dot Tech Mask for free by playing any time this week.
All those that swing by The Diamond Casino & Resort can spin the Lucky Wheel for a chance to win GTA$, clothing, mystery prizes and more. This week's top prize is the Albany Fränken Stange in the Blazing Death livery.
All GTA Online players can take advantage of the following discounts this week:
Facilities – 40% off:
- Paleto Bay
- Mount Gordo
- Sandy Shores
- Zancudo River
- Grand Senora Desert
- Lago Zancudo
- Route 68
- RON Alternates Wind Farm
- Land Act Reservoir
Facility Modifications/Add-Ons – 25% off:
- Style
- Graphics
- Orbital Cannon
- Security Room
- Lounge
- Sleeping Quarters
Vehicles:
- Albany Lurcher – 30% off
- Chariot Romero Hearse – 30% off
- LCC Sanctus – 30% off
Arena Nightmare Upgrades – 50% off:
- MTL Nightmare Cerberus
- Declasse Nightmare Brutus
- HVY Nightmare Scarab
- Vapid Nightmare Imperator
- Annis Nightmare ZR380
Finally, all GTA Online players that connect their Rockstar Games Social Club account with Prime Gaming account will receive GTA$200K for playing any time this week, along with the following:
- Free Vespucci Canals Nightclub location
- 60% off of the flying Imponte Deluxo
Prime Gaming members that link their Amazon account to their Rockstar Games Social Club account can also get a one-time GTA$1,000,000 bonus deposited to their Maze Bank Accounts within 72 hours.
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Interstate Drifter 1999 Review
A retro throwback in more ways than one, Ultimo Games brings drifting, pixelated graphics, and CRT filters to the masses with their isometric racer Interstate Drifter 1999. The aesthetics might be on point, but does it have the gameplay to back it up?
Interstate Drifter 1999 Review
Much like the title would suggest, players will be skidding their tires any chance they get in Interstate Drifter 1999. Turning in any four of its main directions will bring players into a drift worthy of The Fast and the Furious franchise.
Mastering your car's inertia in each of these hairpin turns is the key to victory, as each stage is over a bottomless pit. Mistime one of these angles and players will be flying away to their doom. Your car has a health meter, and though players can recharge their energy along the way, the best runs are those that don't fly off the track, hit any obstacles, or careen into one of its many walls. A grip power-up can also help in a clutch, allowing players to grab onto the track and steer with ease.
Of course, the game is only as hard as you want it to be. Much like SEGA's Outrun series, players will be able to choose their route at each junction, with easy, medium, and hard settings available. Don't expect a tree of choices – there's only three final destinations – but this is a nice gesture nonetheless. Thankfully each zone varies in aesthetics a great deal, with stages running the gamut from cityscapes to the bowels of hell.
In addition to watching your own hide, players can also collect bits and bytes while taking on rivals. These foes provide a serious challenge, but do encourage players to bring their A-game, especially when dealing with slippery surfaces and narrow bridges. Those that do beat one of these racers will be able to net one of its many unlockables.
On that note, Interstate Drifter 1999 has a bevvy of unlockables for players to discover. Tied to Steam's achievements, these "medals" can be yours for picking up bits, finishing certain routes, or doing any number of things while on the track. Palettes, screen effects, and cars that vary by speed, strength, and grip can all be yours if you play your cards right.
It's just a shame that this title is so short. Though it is a free teaser for Interstate Drifter 2000, each route can be finished in around 10 minutes. Additional routes would be nice, but that is likely what the full release is for.
Interstate Drifter 1999 might not have a lot of content, but it does have a lot of heart. Drifting along in its retro world takes some getting used to, but mastering its slippery controls leads to an experience rarely seen in this day and age.
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How To Take Photos In Watch Dogs: Legion
Certain missions require you to take a photograph of something important. This How To Take Photos In Watch Dogs: Legion guide tells you how to locate your camera and use it to take photographs so you can complete some of the optional side content in the game.
During the earlier stages of the game, there is a very brief tutorial on taking photographs using a News Drone. Once you are controlling the drone you press up on the D-Pad to activate the camera mode. However, later on in the game you are required to take a photograph for other objectives and there isn't always a News Drone nearby. So how do you use your camera in Watch Dogs: Legion?
How To Take Photos In Watch Dogs: Legion
If you are on a mission where you require a photograph, you can complete the objective using any Operative. Simply open the character menu, which is Up on the D-Pad. This opens the character wheel, showing your characters abilities, weapons, and other skills that they can activate.
You will see in the top right corner, a few other options. One such option is camera. Simply select the option to use the camera and the menu will close. You have to make sure your camera is centered on the target and that the appropriate objective is within view. Then simply snap the photo following the on-screen prompts.
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Watch Dogs: Legion Dislikes DedSec Guide
There a lot of unique characters to recruit in Watch Dogs: Legion. This Watch Dogs: Legion Dislikes DedSec Guide focuses on a specific group of Operatives that you are unable to recruit unless you unlock a special skill that provides additional recruiting options.
We've gone over the basics of character recruitment in Watch Dogs: Legion and also have the location of some unique characters. However, whether you're looking for specific traits and abilities or you're just recruiting some random civilian from the streets, some of them have an additional requirement. When attempting to recruit characters you will sometimes see a red thumbs down icon.
This icon means they dislike DedSec and you cannot recruit them, at least initially.
How To Recruit Dislike DedSec Characters
When you find a character with the Dislike DedSec trait, you need to learn a new skill before you are able to recruit them. Simply open the in-game menu and navigate to the Tech section. On the top row, right at the end, there is a special tech called Deep Profiler. It's not a very expensive Tech to unlock so you can get it very early in the game.
Once you have unlocked the Deep Profiler Tech you can navigate back towards the Team menu. Find a character that was previously locked behind the Dislikes DedSec trait and now you will see there is an additional option. You can press a button, as shown on the screen, to Deep Profile your target.
You will then get a list of different activities the target has been performing. You can track down rivals and other options here. Select one of the options, track it down and complete the objective. You will then have a normal recruit mission unlock for your original target. Simply complete the objectives to gain another recruit.
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