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Season 02 Reloaded launches on March 15 for Call of Duty: Modern Warfare II and Call of Duty: Warzone 2.0. The midseason update continues the epic action from the start of the season with the introduction of Special Ops Raid Episode 02, the Himmelmatt Expo 6v6 Multiplayer map, new Camo Challenges, a new free functional weapon, and more across both games. Raid Episode 02, Himmelmatt Expo, more Party modes Test your skills in a new cooperative Raid, explore an idyllic winter retreat at Himmelmat, and let loose with new Multiplayer party modes. Atomgrad Raid Episode 02: Team up with two other players and take on the roles of Captain Price, Farah, and Gaz as they embark on a new mission to identify and acquire a deadly warhead. The Operators must navigate through deadly traps and increasing enemy resistance as they ascend through the missile silo. As part of the midseason update, anyone who owns Modern Warfare® II will be able to access Raids; Raid Assignments are no longer required for access. Players who successfully complete Episode 02 can take on the Veteran version of the Raid, offering additional rewards for tackling the mission against greater odds. Himmelmatt Expo (6v6): Deploy to the Himmelmatt Expo, a new Core Multiplayer map set on a European mountainside. Battle in the main event center and skirmish through the snow-covered streets surrounding the luxurious amenities of this winter retreat. Look for Himmelmatt Expo in the Quick Play rotation and featured Playlists throughout Season 02 Reloaded. Get your winter jacket and prepare to deploy to this idyllic company retreat nestled in the Swiss Alps. However, attendees for the upcoming Oil & Gas Summit 2023 will have to delay their arrival as combat breaks out on the site between SpecGru and KorTac forces. Himmelmatt Expo consists of four major areas: Event Center: The Event Center occupies nearly half of the map, a huge building housing reception services, a Conference Room, the Lounge, and a Terrace. The structure is composed of two levels: the main floor that runs from the reception desks on either side of the building and through the Terrace, and the lower floor leading to the Conference Room. Main Roads: Roads lead to the event center’s top and bottom entrances, with parked vehicles scattered throughout. From the southern Roundabout, one can see over the Sauna and up toward the Restaurant, while Operators in the north Street enjoy a similar view over the Sauna and against enemies emerging from the Pool. Use the various trucks and vehicles here for cover as needed and be sure to race inside if you get notified of an incoming enemy streak. Restaurant: While tiny compared to the event center, The Restaurant nonetheless occupies an important position on the map, with several game modes positioning their objective at or near the building. Pool & Sauna: The Sauna offers a somewhat safer route when traveling outdoors, considering its position to the side of the map and the squat buildings providing solid cover. If you have to get through the Pool area, use your Tactical Sprint to get through fast; otherwise, you risk becoming a sitting duck on a cold winter day. Himmelmatt Expo Spawns: Spawning at the top of the map, SpecGru Operators can turn immediately into the North Hall or continue down the Roundabout toward the Pool, Restaurant, and Sauna. KorTac forces spawn in on the southern tip of the map, facing the event center, where you’ll see its welcome messages in various languages. Operators have several options when starting the match here: Rush straight through the double-door entrances leading into the Lobby — from there, head to the Lounge, Terrace, or Conference Room — take the double-door entrance leading into the Lounge, or stay outdoors, wrapping around the main building toward the Pool and Sauna. On a larger map like Himmelmatt Expo, it’s important to get a feel for when you should move in and attack and when it’s best to defend your position. Move too aggressively, and you’ll be eliminated in transit; hang back too much, and you risk missing out on the action. The more you play the map, the sharper your instincts will become. For more tips and tricks, check out the deep dive in the Himmelmatt Expo Map Guide Blog. Play new party modes Following up on the rerelease of Infected, Gun Game, and Grind for Modern Warfare II, Season 02 Reloaded drops three more party modes from Call of Duty’s near two-decade history: Drop Zone: Capture and hold the Drop Zone to earn points in this chaotic team-based mode. For every 15 seconds that the Drop Zone is occupied, a Care Package containing a Killstreak will be dropped in the vicinity. This makes rotating to the next Drop Zone a high priority so you can dig in and start earning those packages ASAP. All or Nothing: Equipped only with Throwing Knives and a pistol with no ammo, each Operator must fight for themselves in a race to earn 20 eliminations. Earn additional Perks by eliminating enemies, starting with the Scavenger Perk to allow for ammo pickups. One in the Chamber: Load into the match with a pistol, one bullet, and three lives. Each player fights for themselves, and a single shot to any part of the body earns the elimination, granting the attacker one more bullet for the next fight. Try not to miss. Call of Duty: Warzone third anniversary celebration To celebrate three years of Warzone, all players will receive free items through the in-game Store that are themed around the maps, seasons, and memories made since its surprise launch on March 10, 2020. These rewards include a free Weapon Blueprint, a Calling Card, and an Emblem. Check the in-game Store daily to claim your rewards throughout the season. Path of the Ronin Event Camo Challenges When the midseason update launches, the Path of the Ronin will shift from the Seven Virtues of Bushido to a new set of challenges tied to weapon camos. Complete a challenge to unlock a new camouflage — Winds of Ash — for every weapon in that category. Complete all ten challenges to earn another new camo for every weapon — Bowing Blossoms — as well as a golden Charm that represents your dedication to following the Path of the Ronin. New weapon Season 02 Reloaded gives you more ways to deal with your enemies, whether you prefer going loud or striking swift and silent. Tempus Torrent: This new Marksman Rifle offers impressive damage and a fast-firing mechanism, making it a great Primary Weapon choice when deploying to the new Himmelmatt Expo Multiplayer map or to Ashika Island. Unlock the Tempus Torrent by completing the in-game Weapon Challenge or by purchasing via Store Bundle Watch for other Store Bundles arriving in the midseason, including the Tracer Pack: Padraig’s Pandemonium Bundle, Generation XRK, and Raid Bundle Season 02: Deepwater. New Social Feature: Party Queuing Among other technical updates across Modern Warfare and Warzone 2.0 that all developer studios are working on, there is one notable feature addition that makes it even easier to form parties with friends and competitive teammates Party queuing allows players to automatically join a friend’s party once they are finished with their active match. Just like inviting friends to a party or channel, you can access party queuing via the in-game social menu. After selecting the option to party queue, you will wait in the hanger bay pre-match lobby until that specific friend is done with their match, then automatically join their lobby for the next match. While queuing, you can use voice and text chat with those currently in a match, with all queued players appearing in the game channel member list for all players in said party. Note that party queuing can cause the current squad to be ineligible to re-queue for a playlist if their new party size exceeds the match’s maximum party count (for example: getting a party of five from party queuing after finishing a Battle Royale Quads match). In those cases, you may need to switch to a game mode that can accommodate the new party size, or figure out how to get back to the game mode party size limit. PlayStation exclusive reminder — Season 02 Combat Pack Plus, don’t forget to grab your exclusive operator bundle. The Season 02 Combat Pack grants Hiro “Oni” Wantanabe an Operator Skin that suits the journey of those living the Samurai Code. PlayStation® Plus subscribers will also receive the following: the “Oni Carver” SMG Blueprint, the “Oni Slasher” Assault Rifle Blueprint, the “Yoroi” Weapon Charm, the “Crimson Oni” Animated Calling Card, the “Golden Dragonfly” Weapon Sticker, and the “Grinning Oni” Emblem. And be sure to jump into Season 02 Reloaded on PlayStation from March 16 10AM PT to March 17 10AM PT to take full advantage of the Sony exclusive Player 2XP! Season 02 Reloaded launches March 15 For the best midseason experience, purchase Modern Warfare II on PlayStation today and get access to additional content across three modes, including the ability to unlock 14 exclusive Operators for use across both games. Modern Warfare II owners also get Premium XP while playing Call of Duty: Warzone 2.0, awarded at the end of every match. Stay frosty. View the full article
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Name: PlayStation - The Last of Us Part I - PC Features: Ultra-Wide Support, Left Behind and More | PC Games Category: Gaming Industry Videos Date Added: 03/09/2023 Submitter: Commander Fury The Last of Us Part I - PC Features: Ultra-Wide Support, Left Behind and More | PC Games PlayStation - The Last of Us Part I - PC Features: Ultra-Wide Support, Left Behind and More | PC Games
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After its successful debut on the PlayStation 5 console last year, The Last of Us Part I is making its way to PC on March 28! Marking the first time The Last of Us has been available on PC via Steam and the Epic Games Store, we can’t wait for new and returning players to experience Joel and Ellie’s emotional journey on a new platform. Whether you’re coming to the launch of The Last of Us Part I on PC as a first timer – maybe you’ve been enjoying The Last of Us on HBO and want to jump into the game? – or if you’re a returning player who wants to experience this memorable adventure all over again, we hope the PC version will be an exciting way for everyone to play. We previously confirmed Part I’s PC iteration will bring with it the same main content as its PS5 counterpart, but with the PC release drawing near, we snuck by some frightening Clickers to deliver more information about what players can expect. Play Video Whatever your previous experience with The Last of Us Part I, its PC release brings with it plenty of PC features to bring Joel and Ellie’s tense and unforgettable journey to life. This version of The Last of Us Part I is optimized for PC with PC-centric quality-of-life enhancements. Part I will feature AMD FSR 2.2 support, Nvidia DLSS Super Resolution support*, VSync and frame rate cap options, and a host of features designed specifically for PC, including adjustable Texture Quality, Shadows, Reflections, Ambient Occlusion, and more. Through the experiences of Joel and Ellie, PC players can fully immerse themselves in beautiful yet haunting environments in stunning detail with true 4K resolutions**. From the harsh, oppressive streets of the Boston QZ to the overgrown and abandoned homes of Bill’s Town to so much more, embark on a beautiful journey across the United States of America with Ultra-Wide Monitor Support for both 21:9 Ultrawide and 32:9 Super Ultrawide aspect ratios. Experience all these locations, stealthily sneaking through abandoned homes and cities (and picking their drawers and cabinets clean looking for supplies) or engage in tense, captivating action with 3D audio support to better hear the rustle of leaves, the crack of glass, or the footfalls of enemies trying to ambush you***. The Last of Us Part I on PC features DualSense controller support through a wired connection so players can feel the impact of battle, the rumble of a tank rolling by, and so much more through haptic feedback and dynamic triggers. With support for the DualShock 4 controller, a wide range of other gamepads, and keyboard and mouse, players can adjust their playstyle to suit their preferences. The PC release includes a number of new control customization options including full control remapping, primary and secondary bindings for keyboard and mouse control, an adaptive mode that allows players to combine keyboard and controller inputs, and more. As our team has been hard at work on the PC version since Part I’s PS5 release, we’ve also been continuously listening to player feedback. The Last of Us Part I on PC will include a number of bug fixes and improvements throughout the game, in big part thanks to our community’s feedback. To ensure you have a smooth experience, we recommend the following PC specifications: View and download image Download the image close Close Download this image Whether you’re a new or old player, The Last of Us Part I on PC will bring with it the same core gameplay experience of the PS5 version, including its award-winning campaign, the Left Behind DLC chapter, additional modes like Speedrun Mode****, Permadeath Mode, and Photo Mode. Part I’s PC launch will also include The Last of Us Part I’s suite of accessibility features so that players can adjust the experience to suit their needs and preferences. If you’re counting the days until launch, you can still pre-purchase The Last of Us Part I on PC. The Firefly Edition of The Last of Us Part I for PC via Steam is still available in limited quantities in the U.S., U.K., France, Germany, Belgium, Netherlands, and Luxembourg through direct.playstation.com. Pre-purchase it to receive a SteelBook, physical copies of The Last of Us: American Dreams comics, and more. The Last of Us Part I PC Firefly Edition: direct.playstation.com Additionally, the standard and digital deluxe editions of The Last of Us Part I are still available for pre-purchase. All pre-purchases will receive bonus supplements and bonus weapon parts for their adventure, while the Digital Deluxe Edition includes early in-game unlocks, cosmetics, and more. Make like a Runner and head over to the following storefronts to pre-purchase your copy now: The Last of Us Part I PC Digital Deluxe Edition: Steam | Epic Games StoreThe Last of Us Part I PC: Steam | Epic Games Store We have been so moved by the incredible support from new and old fans alike for the franchise over the years, and especially since the start of 2023. We’re so grateful to the incredible fans, new and old, who have been loving The Last of Us series on HBO, and for everyone who has been, and with this PC launch is looking forward to, jumping into our games. Thank you for all your continued support, and we can’t wait to welcome more players to Joel and Ellie’s journey on March 28. * Compatible PC and graphics card required for enhanced graphics. ** Compatible PC, graphics card, and 4K display device required. *** 3D Audio requires stereo headphones or compatible speakers. ****Game progression required to unlock for The Last of Us Part I Standard Edition. View the full article
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Name: PlayStation - Tchia - Gameplay Series: Challenges and Encounters | PS5 & PS4 Games Category: Gaming Industry Videos Date Added: 03/09/2023 Submitter: Commander Fury Tchia - Gameplay Series: Challenges and Encounters | PS5 & PS4 Games PlayStation - Tchia - Gameplay Series: Challenges and Encounters | PS5 & PS4 Games
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The PS5 console’s latest system software update rolled out globally yesterday to all PS5 players, and many of you have already checked out new features like Discord voice chat and 1440p VRR support. For a peek behind the curtain, we sat down with Hiromi Wakai, VP of Product Management based out of Tokyo, to discuss how the new features came together and what’s next beyond this latest update. Sid Shuman: Good to speak with you again, Hiromi! Can you tell us about your role at PlayStation? Hiromi Wakai: My team covers the product management role for the hardware products, system software updates, and network services for PlayStation, working closely with teams in the U.S. and Europe. I’m fortunate to help guide our product strategy on a global basis. I joined Sony Group in 2001 and came to SIE in 2005, so I’ve been working on PlayStation products for almost 18 years. It’s been a wonderful journey of listening to our fans and game development partners as we work to deliver new features and products that unlock the possibilities of play. Sid: Discord voice chat is a big addition. Hiromi: Discord voice chat has been one of the biggest requests from our community and we’ve worked hard with the Discord team to deliver an experience that we hope our players will enjoy. I use Discord when I’m playing a Final Fantasy XIV raid with my friends who are gaming on PC, so Discord voice chat is a feature that’s important to me and one we’re very happy to bring to our community. Together with Discord, we want to make it easier for people to connect with each other, wherever they enjoy gaming. Sid: What are some of your favorite features in this new update? Hiromi: I’m very happy that we are delivering Variable Refresh Rate support for 1440p because it’s been a highly requested feature from players who enjoy gaming on 1440p-supported monitors. VRR is a great way to enhance the visual performance of PS5 games so it’s exciting that more of our gamers will be able to enjoy this feature. The ability to update your DualSense controller wirelessly is another feature that I feel adds convenience for players and makes the experience of updating your controller’s device software that much easier. Sid: How do you determine which features make it into a system update? Hiromi: Our inspiration comes from our players so we are constantly listening to their feedback. We are always thinking about the features that our fans might want to see and ways to make their gaming experiences on PS5 more fun, social, and connected. It’s also important for us to minimize friction in players’ ability to easily jump into the experiences they want to enjoy on PS5. We keep a very long list of features and think carefully about how we prioritize our time and resources to deliver the ones that will make the most meaningful impact on our players’ experience. Our focus is not just enhancing the core PS5 experience but also delivering great integrated platform experiences for new products, like the deep control customization options for the DualSense Edge wireless controller and PlayStation VR2. We are excited to introduce even more new features to players in the future! Sid: What are some of the challenges you encounter when developing a system update? I’m guessing that some of them are more complicated than they might seem… Hiromi: Definitely. Every system update is a very large development effort with many dozens of updates, from major features to smaller enhancements. Even a small update may take a lot of engineering resources and time to develop, so keeping track of all the details and making sure we’re delivering quality experiences that meet our players’ expectations is always a dynamic and exciting challenge. That’s why we rely so much on players to help us test these features in our betas and help us ensure they’re a great experience when we roll them out globally. Fortunately, I work with a wonderful team here in Tokyo and around the world. It takes a lot of collaboration across different regions to deliver a successful system update. I’d like to thank our global team for all their hard work and our fans for always giving us great feedback and ideas to keep raising the bar. Sid: How do you incorporate feedback from beta testers? Hiromi: Beta tests are a crucial quality assurance step when we roll out new system software features. They give us the ability to test new features at scale and identify any important changes we need to make before the official global release. But, the process doesn’t stop there: we continually listen to players’ feedback after every system software release and gather data on how players engage with the new features so we can keep improving the experience for everyone. That’s our focus and passion. Sid: With the latest PS5 system update out in the wild, what is your team working on now? Hiromi: We’re working on more new features for players that we hope to share more about soon. I’m happy to see so many players enjoying the features in this latest update, but our mission to make gaming on PS5 the best possible experience continues. It’s a privilege for us to bring these updates to our fans and I truly feel it’s a collaborative effort. Thanks to everyone in our community for your continued support. There’s more to come, so please stay tuned! View the full article
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Name: PlayStation - Caverns of Mars: Recharged - Launch Trailer | PS5 & PS4 Games Category: Gaming Industry Videos Date Added: 03/09/2023 Submitter: Commander Fury Caverns of Mars: Recharged - Launch Trailer | PS5 & PS4 Games PlayStation - Caverns of Mars: Recharged - Launch Trailer | PS5 & PS4 Games
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Name: PlayStation - Fatal Frame: Mask of the Lunar Eclipse - Available Now | PS5 & PS4 Games Category: Gaming Industry Videos Date Added: 03/09/2023 Submitter: Commander Fury Fatal Frame: Mask of the Lunar Eclipse - Available Now | PS5 & PS4 Games PlayStation - Fatal Frame: Mask of the Lunar Eclipse - Available Now | PS5 & PS4 Games
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Name: PlayStation - Transport Fever 2: Console Edition - Launch Trailer | PS5 & PS4 Games Category: Gaming Industry Videos Date Added: 03/09/2023 Submitter: Commander Fury Transport Fever 2: Console Edition - Launch Trailer | PS5 & PS4 Games PlayStation - Transport Fever 2: Console Edition - Launch Trailer | PS5 & PS4 Games
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Name: PlayStation - Oni: Road to be the Mightiest Oni - Launch Trailer | PS5 & PS4 Games Category: Gaming Industry Videos Date Added: 03/09/2023 Submitter: Commander Fury Oni: Road to be the Mightiest Oni - Launch Trailer | PS5 & PS4 Games PlayStation - Oni: Road to be the Mightiest Oni - Launch Trailer | PS5 & PS4 Games
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Name: XBox - The Mageseeker: A League of Legends Story | Official Gameplay Trailer Category: Gaming Industry Videos Date Added: 03/08/2023 Submitter: Commander Fury The Mageseeker: A League of Legends Story | Official Gameplay Trailer XBox - The Mageseeker: A League of Legends Story | Official Gameplay Trailer
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Name: PlayStation - Stellaris: Console Edition - Overlord Release Trailer | PS4 Games Category: Gaming Industry Videos Date Added: 03/08/2023 Submitter: Commander Fury Stellaris: Console Edition - Overlord Release Trailer | PS4 Games PlayStation - Stellaris: Console Edition - Overlord Release Trailer | PS4 Games
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For the first time in franchise history, MLB The Show 23 roster will feature international baseball players competing in the World Baseball Classic. Suit up in your nation’s colors with official 2023 World Baseball Classic uniforms in MLB The Show 23, and then build a dream team mixing and matching 100+ players hailing from 20 countries, including Major League Baseball superstars. Play Video Diamond Dynasty mode* is your destination for all World Baseball Classic content in MLB The Show 23 on PlayStation 5 and PlayStation 4 consoles. Beginning with Early Access on March 24, fans can play through the World Baseball Classic Program! Relive the best moments, dominate a themed Conquest map, win Event games, earn bat skins, and unlock Flashback player items from the 2023 World Baseball Classic. Combine these new Flashbacks on your dream team with current MLB All-Stars and Legends from the last 100 years of baseball history, such as Babe Ruth and Ken Griffey Jr. If this sounds exciting, take a look at the Digital Deluxe Edition of MLB The Show 23**. Each purchase includes one choice pack with World Baseball Classic Diamond player items and a choice pack with World Baseball Classic country uniform items. “Around the World” packs with more 2023 World Baseball Classic player items will be available at launch. International talent Look for all-new animations in MLB The Show 23 with the addition of global standouts, including a dynamic duo from Team Japan. Power-hitter Munetaka Murakami will display his signature batting stance and home run celebration, while Roki Sasaki has a custom pitching windup to deliver a blazing 100 mph fastball. The World Baseball Classic sets up surreal matchups of current MLB teammates and also unites countrymen. In Diamond Dynasty mode, you control the lineup card as you acquire new Flashbacks. Add MVP outfielders from different international leagues with Mookie Betts (Team USA) and Jung-hoo Lee (Team Korea), and pitch with journeyman Marek Minarik, who helped Team Czech Republic qualify for the first time in the World Baseball Classic. Other new Flashbacks include Team Chinese Taipei star players Chieh-Hsien Chen, Li Lin, and Kungkuan Giljegiljaw. You will face tough decisions at every position as you build your Diamond Dynasty squad, especially with these World Baseball Classic Flashback player items coming to MLB The Show 23: First Base: Miguel Cabrera (Team Venezuela), Freddie Freeman (Team Canada), Paul Goldschmidt (Team USA) Third Base: Nolan Arenado (Team USA), Manny Machado (Team Dominican Republic), Yoan Moncada (Team Cuba) Outfield: Ronald Acuna Jr. (Team Venezuela), Yusuke Masago (Team China), Kyle Tucker (Team USA), Luis Robert Jr. (Team Cuba) Starting Pitcher: Yu Darvish (Team Japan), Sandy Alcantara (Team Dominican Republic), Adam Wainwright (Team USA) …and many more! MLB The Show 23 launches on PS5 and PS4 March 28. *In Diamond Dynasty, play with uniforms from the 20 represented countries from the 2023 World Baseball Classic. Play with Roki Sasaki, Munetaka Murakami, Li Lin, Tim Kennelly, Dwight Britton, and Yusuke Masago for the first time in MLB The Show 23. Internet connection required. **Get Early Access beginning March 24, 2023 with The Captain Edition or Digital Deluxe Edition. MLB The Show 23 is available March 28, 2023. Visit theshow.com today to pre-order! Note: World Baseball Classic playable content in Diamond Dynasty will expire on 12/31/2023. Earned items in user inventories and items on the Community Marketplace will not expire. View the full article
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Name: PlayStation - MLB The Show 23 - World Baseball Classic Update | PS5 & PS4 Games Category: Gaming Industry Videos Date Added: 03/08/2023 Submitter: Commander Fury MLB The Show 23 - World Baseball Classic Update | PS5 & PS4 Games PlayStation - MLB The Show 23 - World Baseball Classic Update | PS5 & PS4 Games
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Name: PlayStation - The Legend of Heroes: Trails into Reverie - Characters Trailer | PS5 & PS4 Games Category: Gaming Industry Videos Date Added: 03/08/2023 Submitter: Commander Fury The Legend of Heroes: Trails into Reverie - Characters Trailer | PS5 & PS4 Games PlayStation - The Legend of Heroes: Trails into Reverie - Characters Trailer | PS5 & PS4 Games