by on September 24, 2025
Apex Legends is the phoenix that’s risen from the ashes of Titanfall, and what a beautiful phoenix it is. I've poured hundreds of hours into the game, and hundreds of dollars into merch. Hell, I even got a nose stud because of Wraith. Why have I thrown myself so hard at this game? Is it the mechanics? Well, for starters, yeah – they’re among the best I’ve ever touched in a shooter, but that’s not it. What about the visuals? Sure, they’re undeniably great, but there’s something more. And whil...
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by on September 24, 2025
PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds is often touted as the pioneer among all battle royale video games these days as it popularized one of the most popular modes of gameplay in gaming history: proving you're better than everyone else by killing them. Such an experience couldn't be contained in just one gaming platform and thankfully, PUBG branched out to the consoles and even the mobile gaming scene. The PC still remains the most definitive PUBG battle royale experience but plenty of love is being...
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by on September 24, 2025
PUBG console patch 9.1 adds frame rate priority mode to PS4 Pro and Xbox One X, allowing players on the more powerful systems to get up to 60fps gameplay. The screen resolution for the new mode will be limited to 1080p. Update 9.1 also adds the new map, Paramo, which features an active volcano and flowing lava across the landscape. It's also partly procedurally generated, so the new PUBG map feels different every time you play. However, because of the ever-shifting nature of the map, FPS ga...
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by on September 21, 2025
Fall damage makes logical sense. After all, it's possible to suffer an intense sprain or broken bone from something as simple as tripping on the sidewalk. Gravity can be one of reality's greatest villains. So when a game is aiming to be as realistic and authentic as possible, having severe, painful consequences for a high fall is a perfectly reasonable design choice. Here's the thing though: reality is stupid. While it's certainly true to life that a mistimed fall will lead to injury and per...
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by on September 19, 2025
Respawn Entertainment's Apex Legends made quite a splash when it landed and is currently in the midst of its seventh season of play. With the game having undergone significant balancing and expansion, it’s the perfect time for new players to make their first jump. However, all the content can be quite overwhelming at first glance, especially for players who aren’t used to the incredibly influential Battle Royale format in a shooter. Apex Legends is literally a game that tosses you into battl...
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