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).

Source: Press Release

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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:

"DIRT 5 is a celebration of speed set on some of the toughest terrains in the most stunning global locations. From bustling cities to sprawling off-road destinations, it's time to let loose and put your foot to the floor. Whether battling through Career, voiced by Troy Baker and Nolan North, competing with friends on the couch or creating the ultimate Playground, there is something for all race fans to enjoy."

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.

Source: Press Release

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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.:

"The Dark Pictures Anthology series strives to present players with immersive storytelling and consequential gameplay that is truly one-of-a-kind. With Little Hope launching right before Halloween, we look forward to players making the game and its multiplayer experience a part of their Halloween activities, coming together online with friends to share a frightful adventure."

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.

Source: Press Release

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Watch Dogs Legion – Decide Skye Larsens Fate – Kill Or Upload

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
If you want to kill Skye Larsen, you will need to interact with the console on your right – as you look towards Skye. The left console is Upload, the other choice. If you choose to kill Skye Larson, she begs for her life as she dwindles away. She does indeed die and Nowt and Bagley both seem to agree with your decision.

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
Skye will still die, but she will say her work is just beginning. Nowt will be extremely upset with you over this decision. You say you guys can still work together, and she says eff off and cuts communication with you. After a minute or so, she contacts you again and says you can user her terminals for jobs but she is going away.

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.

Source: YouTube

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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.

Source: Press Release

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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.

This review of Interstate Drifter 1999 was done on the PC. The game was freely downloaded.
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How To Take Photos In Watch Dogs: Legion

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

how do you use your camera 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

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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Watch Dogs Legion Character Traits & Abilities Guide

Watch Dogs Legion Character Traits & Abilities Guide
Operatives have an array of skills and abilities. This Watch Dogs Legion Character Traits & Abilities Guide features a list of all the different abilities and traits we have encountered on the Operatives we've tracked down and looked at recruiting.

When you are inspecting characters around the city of London, a lot of aspects are randomized. Their name, history, career, abilities, it's a mix and match of various systems working together. There are some special and unique characters you can recruit but for the most part, a lot of the character recruitment is random. As such, knowing what abilities will work well with your team is a great way of trying to recruit operatives that bring additional skills to your team. Below is a list of traits and abilities we have discovered so far.

Watch Dogs Legion Character Traits & Abilities Guide

Trait Name Ability Type Trait Description
P9 Semi-Auto Pistol Weapon Has a P9 Pistol
Negev Weapon Carries an LMG
Shockwave Strike Melee Staggers Enemies
K.O Punch Melee Faster knockouts
Tough Drunk Melee Take less damage
Grappler Melee Increases guard break damage
Tear Gas Weapon Disorientates enemies
Kinetic Charger Melee Melee attacks charge gadgets
Crowbar Melee Carries Crowbar melee weapon
Mouth Guard Melee Take less melee damage
Rally Cry Ability Calls friends to fight
Statue Pose Ability Hide from pursuit
Loyalty Card Ability Clothing discount
Lead Pipe Melee Carries a Lead Pipe
Wrench Melee Carries a Wrench
Hammer Melee Carries a Heavy Hammer
Kurahawa Spur Vehicle Has a personal motorbike
Frail Flaws Take more damage
Paint Bomb Weapon Disorientates enemies
Shopaholic Flaw Randomly buys clothes
Kurahawa Tourer Vehicle Has a personal motorbike
Crypto Skimmer Ability Hacks steal currency
Paintball Gun Weapon Carries a Paintball Gun
Albion Vendetta Ability Deals extra damage to Albion
LTL Stun Gun Weapon Carries an LTL Stun Gun
GL-06 Weapon Carries a GL-06 Grenade Launcher
Prior Injury Time Flaw Increased injury time
Light Step Ability Improved Stealth
Strong Counters Ability Damage increased after dodge
Uniformed Access Ability Access to Construction Sites
Glass Cannon Ability Take and deal more damage
Clear The Way Ability Hack vehicles aside
Famous Flaw Noticed in Public
Double Decker Bus Vehicle Has double decker bus as personal vehicle
Sweeping Ability Hide from Pursuit
Anti-Chase Ability Chase Drone immunity
Bail Out Ability Team arrest released
Baton Melee Carries a Baton
Uniformed Access Ability Access to Police Stations

We will be updating this list of traits, skills, and abilities as we progress through the game and meet more potential operatives to recruit.

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