By Chris Pereira on Oct 11, 2017 12:10 am
It's October, and with Halloween approaching, Blizzard is marking the occasion with a new Overwatch event. Halloween Terror 2017 is now underway, and that means new skins are available for a limited time. Like last year's event, Halloween Terror replaces the standard Loot Box with a special themed one. This allows you to get the exclusive Halloween Terror 2016 cosmetics in addition to more than 50 new ones. Among them are a variety of skins, including Legendary ones for Ana, McCree, Zenyatta, and Symmetra. You can check out all of the new skins currently up for grabs in the gallery above. In addition to simply offering new cosmetics, there's also a new way to play. 2016's Junkenstein's Revenge event has made a return; this co-op, Horde-style mode has players facing off against waves of AI-controlled enemies. A new endless option this year allows you to see just how many waves your team of four can make it through. Leaderboards will track your progress and allow players to compete for the top spot. Halloween Terror 2017 is now underway on PC, PS4, and Xbox One. It runs until November 2 on all platforms.
Corsair Ana
Corsair Ana
Corsair Ana
Van Helsing McCree
Van Helsing McCree
Jiangshi Mei
Jiangshi Mei
Dracula Reaper
Dracula Reaper
Dragon Symmetra
Dragon Symmetra
Dragon Symmetra
Dragon Symmetra
Viking Torbjorn
Viking Torbjorn
Viking Torbjorn
Viking Torbjorn
Viking Torbjorn
Totally '80s Zarya
Totally '80s Zarya
Cultist Zenyatta
Cultist Zenyatta
By Array on Oct 10, 2017 10:30 pm
Essential Skills
There are a lot of skills to choose from in Middle-earth: Shadow of War, and you obviously want to choose wisely. Skills are divided across six categories, with each accommodating different playstyles ranging from stealth to full offensive. And after unlocking each base skill, you can unlock three upgrades for that skill. Click ahead to check out some of the most useful skills in the game along with recommendations of their best upgrades. But if you're worried about venturing down a path you may not like in the long term, don't worry too much--Shadow of War is very generous with doling out Skill Points. While you can't take a Skill Point back, it's very easy to earn another one through normal play. You'll find our recommendations for primary and sub-skills in the order they appear on the skill tree. Shadow of War is out now for PS4, Xbox One, and PC. It was originally slated to launch in August, only for it to be pushed back to October. A free-to-play strategy RPG version of Middle-earth: Shadow of War for iOS and Android devices launched ahead of the game's release. For a brief rundown on the original game's plot, check out our feature detailing the game's story so far. For more on how to better play Middle-earth: Shadow of War, check out our roundup of tips, guides, and walkthroughs. And be sure to read our full Shadow of War review right here.
Combat Skill: Fatal Counter (requires level 15)
Want to take out enemies quickly? You need Fatal Counter. This sub-skill of the moderately useful Perfect Counter skill lets you mow through groups of enemies with relative ease. The game is generous with it blue flashing Counter indicator, and with this skill active, any Orc you fend off is automatically a dead Orc.
Combat Skill: Ground Finisher
In combat, an effective way to kill an Orc is to execute them while they're stunned on the ground with the right shoulder button and the square/X button. However, this execution takes time, leaving you open to enemy strikes, which often forces you to cancel out of it whenever danger looms too close. Fortunately, there is a skill to circumvent this: the Ground Finisher skill decreases the amount of time it takes to perform this powerful takedown. To ensure you're never interrupted again, pair it with sub-class ability Wraith Shield to counter enemies with Celebrimbor while you're doing your business.
Combat Skill: Ceaseless Might (requires level 19)
The upgrade for the fifth combat upgrade Brutal Aggression is a highly useful one. With Ceaseless Might you get a second opportunity to use any of your might-depleting skills. That means you can double down on useful abilities like executions and abilities like Elven Light.
Combat Skill: Adamant (requires level 13)
If you find yourself wishing you had just one more chance to stay in the fight after facing defeat a few too many times, then Adamant is for you. This Upgrade for Retaliation (the final skill in the Combat chain) gives you one more Last Chance circle, which you can find in the bottom left of your mini-map, allowing you to cheat death one more time.
Predator Skill: Wraith Chain
If you're a big fan of sneaky stabbing Orcs, then Wraith Chain is the perfect skill for you, as it allows you to link up four stealth kills at a time with enough Focus. While this can be an effective skill, it's made even more useful with its Shadow Blade upgrade, which makes it so your first chained skill consumes no Focus. Forget luring a small group of Orcs one by one to bushes for sneaky stabs; Wraith Chain just lets you clear them out entirely.
Ranged Skill: Detonate
Detonate can help you make mischief from afar, as you can unleash a fiery explosion, or call in a group of spiders or ghuls to swarm nearby enemies with its upgrades. Poison Tendril poisons a grog barrel from a distance to damage any orc that drinks from it, and of course, Shadow Strike allows you to reach faraway enemies in a flash and move around the battlefield with ease.
Wraith Skill: Elven Light
Shadow of War doesn't give you a ton of AoE (Area of Effect) abilities, but the early unlock Elven Light is one of the best in the game. In addition to putting the hurt on a group of enemies, you can also pair it with an elemental effect; fire and poison are the two best choices here, since Hammer of Eregion is a better way to chain frost effects.
Wraith Skill: Consume
More than just doing damage, Consume is an ability that can help keep you alive. If you frequently find your health dipping in battle, Consume requires a full Might charge, but it lets you take out an enemy and get back in the fight with a fuller health bar.
Wraith Skill: Treasure Hunter
This ability might be at the end of the Wraith skill tree, but it's worth prioritizing early in the game. Without this skill, you have to manually push a button to collect loot from dropped enemies, but once you've equipped this skill, just walking over items adds them to your inventory. While it would be better if this were just a normal part of the game and not something you had to waste a skill point on, equipping it almost ensure you won't leave any valuable items behind on the battlefield.
Mounted Skill: Shadow Mount
Typically you mount beasts by breaking them and holding the circle/B button when you're near them. But with the Shadow Mount skill, you can instantly mount a beast from afar by aiming at them and holding the circle/B button. This comes in handy particularly during the epic fortress battles, as it allows you to take control of damaged enemy Graugs and Caragors, turning their destructive abilities against your foes.
Mounted Skill: Dragon Rider
Due to how dangerous drakes can be during combat, acquiring Dragon Rider is almost a necessity. The sooner you can have these deadly foes on your side, the better. Their devastating fire breath is effective against the game's larger foes. Plus, the added perk of being able to ride them makes them a valuable source of transportation.
Story Skill: Hammer of Eregion (requires level 17)
The upgrade skill for the story chain's Shadow Strider is one of the most helpful skills in Shadow of War. While most abilities are tied to something consumable, Hammer of Eregion allows you to freeze enemies as many times as you want to. While some Captains will knock you back when you try to vault over them, this ability leaves the ones who can be frozen wide open to your devastating combo attacks.
By Mat Elfring on Oct 10, 2017 10:28 pm
New York Comic-Con may be over, but that doesn't mean the fun has to end. During GameSpot's trip to the Big Apple, there were so many cool booths on the floor, but one that caught our eye was Banpresto's, a company based out of Japan that makes amazing statues based on anime series. On display at the booth were detailed Dragon Ball and One Piece statues that any anime fan would proudly display in their home. Here's pretty much everything the booth showed off this past weekend. Looking for more toys and collectibles? Check out what else we saw at Comic-Con! This JoJo's Bizarre Adventure Statue At NYCC Is Amazing Creepiest Chucky, Beetlejuice, And Pinhead Collectibles At NYCC 2017 All The Coolest Batman, Street Fighter, Mortal Kombat Collectibles At NYCC 2017 Star Wars, The Last Jedi, And Marvel Get Insanely Detailed Figures At NYCC
By Array on Oct 10, 2017 08:30 pm
Tips To Survive
With expansive skill trees and a lot of unlockables, Middle-earth: Shadow of War can feel overwhelming. That's why we've put together a beginner's guide focused on helping you through the game's early hours. Put these handy tips into practice and you'll be decapitating Orcs and mounting Caragors in no time. Shadow of War is out now for PS4, Xbox One, and PC. It was originally slated to launch in August, only for it to be pushed back to October. A free-to-play strategy RPG version of Middle-earth: Shadow of War for iOS and Android devices launched ahead of the game's release. For a brief rundown on the original game's plot, check out our feature detailing the game's story so far. And don't miss our Shadow of War review right here. For more on how to better play Middle-earth: Shadow of War, check out our roundup of tips, guides, and walkthroughs.
Easy Skill Points
Gaining skill points in Shadow Of War will allow Talion to unlock new abilities and progress into higher tiered move-sets. While there are many opportunities to gain skill points, such as taking out Elite Orcs and clearing Vendetta and Nemesis missions, there are quicker and more efficient ways to earn access to valuable upgrades. The easiest way to get a skill point early on is to purify all three Haedir towers in each region. Doing so also unlocks a handy fast travel point. After purifying a tower, use it to identify all the collectables in the region. As you're adventuring around the map finishing other tasks, it's worth collecting the Ithildin symbols, Shelob memories, and Gondorian artifacts to net another Skill Point, so don't ignore the collectables in the early game. With Talion's Elven Agility, it shouldn't take you long to run around and grab them all. Plus, you get great bonus abilities and items for collecting the lot. Moreover, the Shadows of the Past side-missions also offer skill points when completing timed goals along with the bonus objectives.
Make Sure To Read Up On Skills Before You Invest
The Skills menu has a lot of categories and options available, but you'll have to choose wisely. It's worth noting that after unlocking each base skill, you can unlock one of three upgrades for that skill. These provide additional benefits to an already useful skill, but in general, you'll want to focus on the primary abilities first. Each skill row has a multitude of abilities that will accommodate play-styles ranging from full offensive to stealth-focused. Try to get a feel for what you favor as you play through the missions. But don't sweat it too much, as it's easy to earn more skill points, and you'll end up with a full skill tree before you know it.
Mounted Skills Are Worthwhile
Mounted skills are useful additions to your skill-set. It'll make you a powerful beastmaster capable of riding Caragors, Graugs, and even Drakes. They're a nifty way of getting from A to B, while causing some serious damage along the way. However, mounted beasts are most effective against Orc captains and their minions. Not only can they help you take on a captain, but they can also trigger some to run away in fear. Don't underestimate the strength of mounted skills; you never know when they can aid you.
Check Your Gear Often
Enemy captains and Nemeses always drop random items upon defeat. Make sure to go into your inventory every so often and check that you've equipped the best gear you've got and applied any available upgrades. There are various armour sets you can collect and wear, like the Bright Lord set you obtain by unlocking all the elven doors.
Deconstruct Your Old Gear
Mirian is one of Shadow of War's most valuable currencies, and while you might feel like you're swimming in riches early on, there are some expensive abilities you'll have to purchase eventually. One of the easiest ways to line your pockets is by breaking down your old equipment. If it's not your highest level piece--and it's not legendary--then it's not worth holding onto. To break down equipment, go into your inventory and select a piece of gear you're not wearing. You'll see a small button prompt that tells you what to press to dismantle the unnecessary baggage.
Complete Gear Challenges
Each piece of epic and rare gear that you acquire has an associated Challenge, which requires you to complete a certain task. After completing this Challenge, and investing Mirian, you'll unlock an upgrade to your gear. It doesn't give you a whole lot more damage, and you can only upgrade an epic or rare piece once, but the upgrades provide useful buffs. For example, you can acquire an upgrade that increases the chances of an enemy's head exploding upon death, freaking out nearby allies. It's well worth doing, especially for rare equipment, where the challenges can be as easy as getting five headshots or killing three beasts (which you're already doing as part of normal gameplay anyway). When it comes to legendary gear, Celebrimbor can upgrade it multiple times until it hits max level, so these are worth holding onto. If you have a completed armor set and have equipped everything, look into its gear challenges, as not only will you get the buffs from wearing the full set, but from the upgraded gear too.
Unlock Gem Slots ASAP
Killing captains, pulling down monuments, and causing chaos in Mordor can bag you a gem, which can net you added bonuses. Each piece of gear has a gem slot that you need to unlock by paying 1000 Mirian. This might seem like a lot, but it's worth doing as early as you can. You don't really need Mirian until Act II, when you start doing Fortress Assaults, and by then you should have banked plenty from completing missions and deconstructing old gear.
Pay Attention To Gem Bonuses
You get a preview of what bonuses you'll get if you hover over a gem, and you'll notice that a gem offers different bonuses depending on what it's attached to. This can range from better loot drops, bonus XP, or even a level boost for your followers, so read this and adapt according to what you want. It's also worth noting that if you attach gems to your stuff, removing them later doesn't destroy them, so you can swap them in and out at will.
Combine Gems
If you've picked up three of the same type of gem, it's possible to combine them together to create a more powerful one that yields better rewards when attached to gear. Do this often to ensure that you're always equipped with the best Gems possible. And remember that you can unequip gems in order to use them for combining.
How To Easily Defeat Orc Captains
The easiest way to take on captains early on (beside taking advantage of their weaknesses) is to use the environmental hazards to thin the crowds. Shoot the hanging meat, burst the ghul eggs, hit morgul fly nests, poison grog, explode fire pits, and free the cooped up caragors and graugs. Do as much as you can to cause chaos in the outposts, and try to isolate the captain if you can. It'll make your life a lot easier than getting overwhelmed by him and all his lackeys. And if you do get overwhelmed, the enemy AI is pretty forgiving if you need to run away and recoup for a bit. Orcs have a relatively short attention span so climb somewhere high where they can't see you, wait for them to stop looking for you, and dive right back in. The Captains and Warchiefs don't leave their area, so you can whittle them down bit by bit if you need to.
By Tamoor Hussain on Oct 10, 2017 03:48 pm
Destiny 2's Iron Banner Crucible event is live now on PlayStation 4 and Xbox One, bringing with it some fresh new gear and weapons for your Guardian. We've gathered up images of everything on offer and put them in a gallery for your perusal. But before we get into that, here's some handy information to help you get comfortable with what Iron Banner is, as there have been some small changes from the first game. First off, to actually take part you need to visit Lord Saladin in the Tower, which requires you to complete Destiny 2's story. Once the credits have rolled on the campaign, you'll be given access to the Tower and will be able to speak with Saladin. The Iron Banner is accessible through its own Crucible playlist, which features Quickplay modes and matchmaking. You can join with a Fireteam or take on enemies solo. Whatever your choice, you've only got seven days, as the Iron Banner ends on October 17. Instead of 6v6, like in the original Destiny, Iron Banner matches in Destiny 2 are now 4v4. Additionally, Power levels are not taken into account, as Light levels were previously. Instead, "your fighting abilities, not your power levels, will decide the outcome," according to Bungie. All this is in service of racking up kills, climbing the ranks, and scoring Iron Banner Engrams. These are your ticket to getting the gear featured across this gallery. We've grabbed screenshots of all the Titan, Hunter, and Warlock gear, as well as the Faction Weapons Saladin has to offer. For those looking for a little more, the Iron Banner update will be followed by Destiny 2's Leviathan Raid Prestige Mode, which makes the already pretty tricky raid even more difficult. The Leviathan Prestige Raid launches at 10 AM PT / 1 PM ET / 6 PM BST on Wednesday, October 18 (4 AM AEDT on October 19).
Titan: Iron Truage Helm
Titan: Iron Truage Gauntlets
Titan: Iron Truage Plate
Titan: Iron Truage Greaves
Titan: Radegast's Iron Sash
Hunter: Iron Truage Casque
Hunter: Iron Truage Grips
Hunter: Iron Truage Vest
Hunter: Iron Truage Boots
Hunter: Mantle of Efrideet
Warlock: Iron Truage Hood
Warlock: Iron Truage Gloves
Warlock: Iron Truage Vestments
Warlock: Iron Truage Legs
Warlock: Timur's Iron Bond
Faction Weapon: The Forward Path
Faction Weapon: The Wizened Rebuke
Faction Weapon: The Steady Hand
Faction Weapon: The Time-Worn Spire
Faction Weapon: The Guiding Sight
Faction Weapon: The Fool's Remedy
Faction Weapon: The Hero's Burden
By Mat Elfring on Oct 10, 2017 10:05 am
During Monday Night Football, the newest trailer for Star Wars: The Last Jedi aired, and as director Rian Johnson stated, it contained some spoilers for the film. But after the trailer aired, he tweeted that everyone should watch it. We're taking a look at every major moment from the new trailer and breaking it all down to see what we can learn about the story for the December 15 film. If you can't wait to see the movie, you can preorder your tickets for the film right now. Warning: Possible spoilers for the film coming up.
The trailer opens up with Kylo Ren looking at a First Order factory. Weapons are being built for his army. Supreme Leader Snoke says, "When I found you, I saw raw, untamed power."
A few old AT-ATs are surrounded by the First Order's AT-M6, which are incredibly massive. This is the front line of the Battle of Crait, a massive fight on a small mineral mining planet.
Kylo is leading some First Order soldiers in what seems to be a mine. Could he be on the front line of this invasion?
Snoke continues, "And beyond that, something truly special." Kylo Ren picks up his lightsaber and there's a quick cut to black. We're led to believe that Snoke is talking about Kylo during these moments, but things become a bit more ambiguous as the trailer moves forward.
Rey powers up her lightsaber, as she's still on the island where we last saw her during The Force Awakens. Her training has begun with Luke Skywalker. During the upcoming scenes, Rey says, "Something inside me has always been there." She's always had an inkling that she was destined for something greater.
Rey is training on Ahch-To, where Luke has been in exile, seeking the first Jedi Temple. She's now on her own journey on the planet, as she traverses the a foggy area.
A single beam pours onto a flat surface in a darkened room. Everything about this trailer is pointing to the fact that Ahch-To could be the home of the first Jedi Temple. Rey peers down at the light during the next shot, while she says, "That I was awake. That I need help." There is lots of mysterious imagery during Rey's scenes.
There's another shot of Rey learning to use the lightsaber, stopping herself mid-swing. By the look of the rock, she's been learning this basic technique for sometime.
Rey has some tremendous force powers while training; she can crack the earth and make stones float--which we've seen in previous trailers. What is new is the look on Luke's face while this is happening, and he looks terrified. "I've seen this raw strength only once before," says Luke. "It didn't scare me enough then. It does now."
There is a quick flashback while Luke talks to Rey. Luke's robotic hand busts out of the flaming debris. This could be the Knights of Ren's doing, when Luke decided to go into hiding after one of his students, Ben Solo, became influenced by Snoke and destroyed the other Jedi in training to become a Knight himself.
Kylo says, "Let the past die," as he smashes his helmet into the wall. Will this be a turn to the light side of the character or is this just Kylo moving on to be his own person and not just another member of the Knights of Ren?
Kylo's ship--along with a couple of First Order Tie Fighters--is involved in a battle against the Resistance. "Kill it," Kylo says. "If you have to."
There is a shot of General Leia looking onward. Apparently, Kylo plans on killing both of his parents. The score for the trailer is intense and loud as the tension builds.
Kylo's ship targets the capital ship that we're led to believe his mother, Leia Organa, is on. "That's the only way to become what you were meant to be," he says.
Kylo's thumb hovers over the button to fire for a moment, and it seems like he's starting to press it down.
Kylo hasn't fired yet, and he looks mortified. He may not go through with it. Once again, this trailer shows another moment where we can see that there's mercy and maybe even some good still left within him.
The Millennium Falcon is being chased by some Tie Fighters, but who's behind the helm this time?
Chewbacca is flying the ship, and he lets out a classic roar, which is quickly followed by a Porg doing the same thing. Interestingly enough, Porgs are sea-birds found on Ahch-To--where Rey is training with Luke--and Chewie could use the company after losing his longtime friend Han Solo.
Poe Dameron is on a transport ship as a battle rages around him in space. "We have a spark," he says.
Poe is back in action in a new X-Wing that has an extra engine on it, flying above a First Order Dreadnought. He continues, "That will light the fire that will burn the First Order down."
Captain Phasma is back, with her staff. Hopefully, she'll have more screentime in this movie.
Finn's back, but this time he's not in First Order Stormtrooper gear. He's in an Imperial Officer's uniform.
Finn and his former boss Captain Phasma have an electrifying fight. It seems as though the Resistance found where the First Order was manufacturing their weaponry and have invaded it.
This just looks too awesome to not mention.
For a brief moment, BB8 appears. The droid has been shocked in space and is shaking it off.
"This is not going to go the way you think," Luke says while rain hits his face. Who is he talking to? Did Kylo find him or is he saying this to Rey, who is leaving him?
A crystal fox is being let into a mining outpost or base of sorts on Crait. The doors on the base are slowly shutting.
Finn, in his Imperial Officer uniform, walks in front of a Trooper. There's nothing that leads us to believe he's been captured. So maybe he's working undercover. Obviously, this all takes place before his battle with Phasma.
We finally see Supreme Leader Snoke up close and personal, and he's using the Force on someone. "Fulfill your destiny," he says.
The person he's manipulating with the Force is Rey. She seems as she's being broken down by Snoke. Is this an attempt to get her to join a new Knights of Ren?
"I need someone to show me my place in all this," Rey says.
The next shot is Kylo, who offers her a hand. However, there is fire falling from the sky behind him and the color of the lighting doesn't exactly match up. Could this be misdirection from Disney or are Kylo and Rey going to work together, and what's their endgame? Will it be for Snoke or for the Resistance?
By Mat Elfring on Oct 10, 2017 02:05 am
At New York Comic-Con, the Javits Center was packed with people checking out everything relating to comics and pop culture over the course of the four-day event. One of the highlights of each major convention is the Sideshow Collectibles booth, which has highly-detailed statues and figures. During NYCC, Sideshow debuted a few new collectibles, including the Obi-Wan Mythos figure--seen above--as well as some new Marvel and Last Jedi toys as well. Here are some of the best new products the company showed off this past weekend. Looking for more toys and collectibles? Check out what else we saw at Comic-Con! This JoJo's Bizarre Adventure Statue At NYCC Is Amazing Creepiest Chucky, Beetlejuice, And Pinhead Collectibles At NYCC 2017 All The Coolest Batman, Street Fighter, Mortal Kombat Collectibles At NYCC 2017
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