Games | Attack of the Fanboy https://attackofthefanboy.com Video Game Guides, Reviews, News & More Thu, 11 Jul 2024 19:42:12 +0000 en-US hourly 1 210960377 Wyll Ravengard Is One Of Baldur’s Gate 3’s Best Characters That Too Many Miss Out On https://attackofthefanboy.com/gaming/baldurs-gate-3-game-wyll-ravengard-best-character/ https://attackofthefanboy.com/gaming/baldurs-gate-3-game-wyll-ravengard-best-character/#respond Tue, 09 Jul 2024 20:48:06 +0000 https://attackofthefanboy.com/?p=986891 The award-winning Baldur’s Gate 3 has made huge waves in the gaming industry for just about anything fans could imagine. It’s approach to adapting the Dungeons & Dragons 5e system, character writing, and narrative are all superb, but there’s one crucial thing that too many fans are missing out on – Wyll Ravengard.

While every companion featured in Baldur’s Gate 3 has their fans, Wyll is often overlooked in fandom discussions, and while many have made an effort to push for his inclusion in many corners of the internet, he’s still grossly underrated, and we’re here to tell you why you need to give the Blade of Frontiers more love.

Wyll Embodies the Classic Folk Hero Archetype With a Tragic Twist

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When Wyll is first introduced in the first act when the player stumbles across the goblin ambush at the Grove, he receives a perfectly executed introductory cutscene that tells the player exactly what he’s all about from the get-go: flashy heroics, and classic do-gooding. Plus, regardless of his title as the ‘Blade of Frontiers’, Wyll is a total sweetheart, and remains extremely humble despite how many of the tieflings faun over him and his abilities. When players get officially introduced to him as he assists in training the tiefling children, he’s stuck in a situation much like everyone else in your party: he was infected with a Mind Flayer parasite.

It’s apparent rather quickly that Wyll isn’t all he appears to be, since he reluctantly tells the player he managed to get infected while pursuing a devil in Avernus – not the typical job the classic storybook hero type like Wyll would usually be up to. Additionally, his stone eye suspiciously looks like a Sending Stone – a magic item in Dungeons & Dragons that allows for long-distance communication. Regardless, he’s happy to join you on your journey as long as you promise him you’ll do something to aid the tieflings in finding safe passage to Baldur’s Gate, and help him kill the devil he’s been tracking. This opens up his personal quest line: The Blade of Frontiers.

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As players grow closer to Wyll, his backstory begins to unravel. He was the one and only son to the very famous Duke Ulder Ravengard from Baldur’s Gate, and while he was raised among the city’s other noble families, Wyll always has always possessed a rebellious streak, and would run off spending time with the kids outside his socioeconomic circle, and training with his father. From the time Wyll was very young, the expectation was placed on him that he should live up to what his father wanted for him: take Ulder’s position in the Flaming Fist, succeed him in becoming the next Duke Ravengard, and continue his legacy as a champion of the city.

Wyll’s world fell apart, though, when he was only seventeen-years-old. Watching his father be named Grand Duke at such a young age and seeing him off to Elturel to assist in settling on of the many political disputes at the time, Wyll began to hear haunting whispers in the night that demanded he traverse alone to Dusthawk Hall. There, Wyll swears that he saw Dragon Cultists attempting to summon the vicious, devastatingly powerful being Tiamat to destroy the city. Young, desperate, and powerless to stop the onslaught on his own – Wyll was suddenly approached by a cambion named Mizora, who offered him the power to save the city he adored so much. His city, his father’s city – the place his family vowed to protect.

Wyll made the pact, trading his soul for the power to save the city. Much to his dismay, when his father returned from Elturel, he didn’t see Wyll’s choice as a noble sacrifice. Instead, his father was heartbroken and angry, casting Wyll out of his home, and the city he traded his soul to protect.

Wyll Doesn’t Need You To Fix Him – He Just Needs You In His Corner

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Much like the other companions featured in Baldur’s Gate 3, Wyll is a victim of circumstance. He’s a victim – a young man that was taken advantage of and easily manipulated by doing what, at the time, he truly believed was an act of heroism to protect the place that raised him. That said, when looking at Wyll compared to some of your other companions – especially those that you meet extremely early on, Wyll doesn’t have many – if any – ulterior motives in joining you. He didn’t know that the “devil” he was sent after, Karlach, was actually a tiefling forced into Zariel’s service, and he’s well aware of how evil and calculating Mizora is.

Plus, despite the fact he’s clearly being constantly threatened by his Warlock patron and worried sick for the safety of his father in spite of their rocky relationship, he never makes you feel responsible for making him better. From the very first moment the party becomes aware that Wyll’s patron is a cambion working for Zariel, he swears to protect them, and that he’s the only one responsible for dealing with Mizora’s wrath. He’s even more than willing to selflessly give up a second chance at life in Baldur’s Gate to follow Karlach back into Avernus to fight alongside her so she can continue to live and search for a cure to her infernal engine troubles. Wyll, despite the reputation Warlocks often have, truly possesses a heart of gold. While everyone has their character flaws, it’s so effortless to root for Wyll and want to do what’s best for him while navigating his personal quest line, and we desperately wish that the game had more of him for players to experience.

Wyll Ravengard proves that despite everything that happens to you, if you carry your head up high and keep moving forward, you can be a hero.

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This ‘Hades’ Mod Adds ‘League of Legends’ Spirit Blossom Skins To the Popular Roguelike https://attackofthefanboy.com/news/hades-game-fan-mod-league-of-legends-spirit-blossom-skins/ https://attackofthefanboy.com/news/hades-game-fan-mod-league-of-legends-spirit-blossom-skins/#respond Tue, 09 Jul 2024 19:22:00 +0000 https://attackofthefanboy.com/?p=986884 Who would have thought that MOBAs and roguelikes could go together so well? Hades and League of Legends are both immensely popular games with huge communities backing them, and while their genres are completely different, that doesn’t stop fans from loving both of these properties all the same.

A new fan project from a group of devoted fans on X are hard at work to bring these two properties together in one of the most inventive projects we’ve ever seen.

New Mod Will Allow Players To Run Into Their Favorite Spirit Blossom Champs In Hades

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As described by jjolee (@sorrowtalks), the mod project will have players take control of Spirit Blossom Sett as he pursues Aphelios. The 2D art, courtesy of jjolee themselves, is absolutely stunning and perfectly captures the signature style that Hades is known so well for.

Included in the credits for the mod project is @mooncakephel, who’s handling the 3D modding; @hongdous, who’s managing coding on the project; and @aphelionaphelia, who will be writing dialogue for the project. Anyone interested in keeping up with the mod as it develops can follow @hades_sett on X for any and all upcoming information about the project.

If you haven’t tried out either game and are interested in getting familiar with the mechanics or lore before diving into this promising fan project, League of Legends is available for Windows and Mac, and Hades is available on PC (Windows & macOS), Nintendo Switch, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, and iOS.

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The Best Anime & Manga For Elden Ring Fans https://attackofthefanboy.com/anime/best-anime-manga-elden-ring-erdtree-fans/ https://attackofthefanboy.com/anime/best-anime-manga-elden-ring-erdtree-fans/#respond Tue, 25 Jun 2024 01:59:34 +0000 https://attackofthefanboy.com/?p=985852 With the highly-anticipated Elden Ring DLC, Shadow of the Erdtree, finally in the hands of players, the game has been getting talked about more than ever before. Elden Ring is a souls-like dark fantasy game where players take on the role of the Tarnished, an individual called to create a new “Elden Lord”, adventuring through the Lands Between.

For fans of the series that are already knee-deep in the DLC, or for those who haven’t quite had the time to dive in just yet, there’s no better time to build on hype surrounding the Shadow of Erdtree release by watching and reading anime and manga that situate themselves in the dark fantasy genre.

Hellsing

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While Hellsing doesn’t take place in a medieval fantasy setting, it does have all the grime and gore that fans of Elden Ring‘s brutal battles can’t get enough of. Hellsing follows an elusive organization that investigates a variety of supernatural threats. After being called in to look into a vampire terrorizing the village of Cheddar and turning the townsfolk into ghouls. The organization dispatches their most valuable member to look into the threat: a vampire called Alucard.

Hellsing is such a unique spin on dark fantasy in the way that it combines post-modern politics and social commentary in with a grisly, bloody story. Plus, for anime fans that love delving deep into franchises they love, Hellsing is an early example of a series that received the “Brotherhood” treatment. The original Hellsing anime only follows the manga up to a certain point before diverting slightly, while Hellsing Ultimate follows the manga’s story much more closely.

Bastard!! -Heavy Metal, Dark Fantasy-

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Action-packed with just the right amount of self-awareness to be fun and occasionally campy, 2022’s Bastard!!, based on the original manga by Kazushi Hagiwara and produced by Liden Films, embraces every eccentricity the series has to offer.

After an apocalyptic event caused by a demon named Anthrasax who was subsequently slain by the Dragon Knight, Earth is sent spiraling into a dark age. In the present day, a kingdom known as Metallicana is invaded by the “Dark Rebel Army”, who aim to bring the demon back to life. These events lead the the kingdom’s high priest requesting that his daughter reawaken Dark Schnieder, the leader of the Dark Rebels, who reincarnates in a young man named Lucien. While the story can be campy, with all the flashy designs and humor that comes from a series that originally released in the late 80s, it’s infectiously fun.

Dororo

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Based on Osamu Tezuka’s manga of the same name, 2019’s adaptation of Dororo by Tezuka Productions and MAPPA is a haunting blend of historical fiction and dark fantasy. The story follows Hyakkimaru, who, when he was born, had his organs and limbs sacrificed to twelve demon gods by a feudal lord in exchange for his people’s prosperity. He’s later adopted by a doctor named Jukai, who gives him his name and raises him as his own.

As Hyakkimaru becomes a teen, he is attacked by demons, but develops the idea to see their silhouettes and fights back. He reigns victorious, and regains the ability to feel pain. His adoptive father sends him on a journey to regain his body, and on his way meets a young child named Dororo. The two begin traveling together, learning many of the harsh realities of the world around them, and more importantly: what it means to be a human being.

Claymore

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Perhaps one of the most iconic high fantasy manga ever written, Claymore, created by Norihiro Yagi, takes place in a traditional medieval setting where humanity is being ravaged by beings called “Yoma”, shape-shifters that feed on humans. A group known only as “The Organization” maufactures Yoma-hybrids to fight back against this threat. Referred to as “Claymores” or “Silver-Eyed Witches” by the public, this elite force of female warriors are powered by demonic energy that gives them superhuman strength, similar to that of the Yoma.

Claymore‘s world is incredibly vast, and Norihiro’s artstyle is nothing short of breathtaking. The illustrations of the Yoma seems to loom off the page, and the fight sequences between the Claymores and their otherworldy prey are heartstoppingly intense. For fans of Elden Ring’s unique world and visually impressive monsters, Claymore is an instant favorite that diehard fans of the games shouldn’t go overlooking.

Berserk

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While it may seem like the obvious choice, for the uninitiated, Berserk is hands-down the best manga that fans of Elden Ring should be reading. In addition to the games constant nods and references to Miura’s legendary dark fantasy manga, Berserk is nothing short of a horrifying, gorgeous adventure story.

The manga follows Guts, a swordsman who, in the beginning, is a lone wolf; and Griffith, the leader of a band of mercenaries called the Band of the Hawk. The two eventually bond – but the story doesn’t end happily with the pair becoming some sort of adventuring party. Quite the contrary, with Griffith later betraying Guts and his crew, sacrificing them to a powerful demonic being. After this cataclysmic event, Guts journeys onward to seek revenge on Griffith. While there’s plenty of details being left out of such a simplified synopsis, Berserk is a legendary fantasy franchise, and while the series struggles to be adapted into an animated medium, it still stands as one of the most influential pieces of dark fantasy fiction to ever be released.

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Top 10 Best Cool Math Games https://attackofthefanboy.com/games/top-best-cool-math-games/ https://attackofthefanboy.com/games/top-best-cool-math-games/#respond Tue, 19 Dec 2023 17:45:26 +0000 https://attackofthefanboy.com/?p=975119 Coolmath Games is a portal that offers surprisingly good, free-to-play educational games. These games involve no violence. They focus on logic, enabling you to learn without even realizing it.

The reason behind Coolmath Games being a popular portal is in the quality of its browser games. They manage to be entertaining and kid friendly while often providing good challenges and managing to teach in a fun way.

The 10 Best CoolMath Games

Run 3

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Run 3 is an intriguing platformer where gravity shifts as you approach a wall. When you hold a key to the left or right, you are drawn to that wall and it becomes your floor. It’s a very fun gimmick for an Endless Runner platformer that would otherwise be quite dull. That said, I spend a while seeing how far I could get and the challenges keeps the game interesting and fresh for a long time.

Chess

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What more can I say? Chess is always a good choice. You can play chess with friends or against a random opponent. If you just want a quick way to play chess on a browser, this one works pretty well. It’s probably why it’s one of the most popular Coolmath games. Coolmath’s Chess also has skins that radically change the way the game looks. For instance, you can play on a simple 2D board or on a very fancy 3D board with beautiful chess pieces and an expensive looking wood board.

Related:10 Best Games to Play at School

Clicker Heroes

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This typical idle game promises many exciting moments when you finally accumulate enough gold to upgrade your hero or hire an assistant, allowing the gold to accumulate on its own. It’s as deep as any other idle game, but it might have just enough to keep a kid entertained for hours.

Unblocked

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This puzzle game has a straightforward concept, which is what makes it good. The board has a bunch of blocks and you have to make a clear path for the red block to go through the hole on the side of the board. The puzzles start pretty easy and get increasingly harder. The less moves you make, the more points you are awarded. It’s one of those simple concepts that can become over complicated and challenging, making it a great for those who want to improve their problem-solving skills.

Moto X3M

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While a 2D physics-based motorcycle game may not be innovative, it doesn’t make Moto X3M any less enjoyable. The game has many different levels with unique challenges and obstacles, keeping it fresh and fun. There is a surprising amount of challenge variation, which I very much appreciate.

Dark Tomb

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This exploration game, which is very well designed, gives off the vibe of an old NES game. You have a jump button, an action button to interact with items and the environment, and a lamp that helps with the sense of immersion in exploring a dark tomb. The game has a decent retro sound design, fun puzzles, and pretty good pixel art that made me pleasantly surprised to have found it on Coolmath.

Related: How to Beat All Levels in Ovo on Cool Math Games

There Is No Game

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This is the most unconventional browser game I’ve ever played. It’s one of those experiences that make you smile while you realize how creative, fun, and interesting the game is. I very much appreciate there’s no game. I can’t talk much about it without spoiling the experience, but the game has a narrator who tries to convince you that there is no game. Now you have to click on the screen, think outside the box, and solve these very unusual puzzles that are presented to you by There Is No Game.

MetroCubeVania

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A surprisingly good browser-based Metroidvania game with straightforward controls. You use the arrows to move and C to jump. Initially, the cube can only jump, but you obtain power-ups like a double jump and others that assist in navigating the stage to gather the medals needed to complete the game. The graphics are not great, but the game can be quite challenging and fun at times.

The Sun for the Vampire 3

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This is a straightforward puzzle platformer. While there’s nothing particularly unique about this game, its ease of play and functionality are sufficient to keep children engaged and focused. Also, since it’s a puzzle game, it’s good for kids to practice logical thinking.

Related: 10 Best Browser Games

Blightborne

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This is a remarkably intricate, refined platformer. It offers numerous items, abilities, and paths for exploration. You have to run, jump, and fight the evil lurking in the dungeons in order to save your village. This platforming in this game feels good, the art is also surprisingly decent, and the game overall just feels ambitious when compared to other platformers that you can find on Coolmath.

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14 Best Fortnite Icon Skins, Ranked https://attackofthefanboy.com/games/best-fortnite-icon-skins-ranked/ https://attackofthefanboy.com/games/best-fortnite-icon-skins-ranked/#respond Wed, 22 Nov 2023 18:46:17 +0000 https://attackofthefanboy.com/?p=967295 Some of the best Fortnite Icon skins are still seen today because of how beloved they are. You can probably guess some of them, but I can guarantee you’ve seen many. Check out the list below for the best Fortnite Icon skins ranked from the least to the best.

Top Fortnite Icon Skins, ranked

14 – Astro Jack

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Astro Jack is a humanoid astronaut with a glowing blue head and a purple suit. He has a variety of cosmetic items that can be purchased with V-Bucks, including a back bling, pickaxe, and glider. It was released on April 22, 2020. This is just Travis Scott in a specific skin that’s based on his full cosmetic. We’re counting this as its own because players tend to treat the Astroworld (aka “Astro Jack”) skin and Travis Scott as two separate skins.

I think this is one of the better skins because of the way the helmet and frown face work. It’s unique, and I’ve definitely never seen anything close to it.

13 – Patrick Mahomes

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The skin is based on Patrick Mahomes, the quarterback for the Kansas City Chiefs of the National Football League (NFL), and it was released on August 25, 2022. You’ve got three styles: one that looks casual with the black arm sleeve, the higher tier with a robotic arm, and the armor-clad arm with a helmet that reminds me of a Trojan or Gladiator.

This skin is on the list because there are a lot of football fans who like to play Fortnite. Patrick Mahomes is a popular sports player, and I can see why they added this skin. This Fortnite skin does have the issue where the series is making Icons out of people who have almost no connection to the game. I can see why a lot of people don’t like the idea of it.

12 – SypherPK

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The skin is based on SypherPK’s signature look. SypherPK, whose real name is Ali Hassan, is a popular Fortnite content creator and streamer known for his informative and entertaining gameplay videos. It was released on September 23, 2022. I remember this skin coming out and thinking that while it was super cool, it was pretty late. SypherPK is known as the “Trap King” and is the most loyal to Fortnite out of anyone on this list. He deserved a skin right after Ninja got one, to be honest.

I like the purple variant because it looks way cooler and reminds me of Fortnitemares. Although I have seen many people stick to the shirtless version instead.

11 – Loserfruit

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Released on June 22, 2020, the Loserfruit skin is a popular Icon Series skin in Fortnite. The skin is based on the Australian Twitch streamer and YouTuber of the same name. Loserfruit, also known as Kathleen Belsten, is a popular content creator and streamer, and her skin was one of the first in the Icon series. Loserfruit was a popular Fortnite creator at the time and established the idea that to be an Icon, you had to be associated with Fortnite.

That quickly died off, but we can look to Loserfruit as the glory days. I personally love it because of the rainbow colors on the sleeves.

Related: Fortnite OG Level Cap: What’s Maximum Level in Fortnite OG?

10 – TheGrefg

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Released on January 17, 2021, the TheGrefg skin is a popular Icon Series skin in Fortnite. TheGrefg, a popular Spanish YouTuber and Twitch streamer, collaborated with Fortnite to create his own Icon Series skin. He was supposed to get his skin far earlier. I remember writing about this back when I was a Fortnite Writer. It had been teased a year before, but he kept getting passed up.

I love the skin — it looks like a wrestler, and I remember that many thought the black balls were going to be Dragon Balls since TheGrefg loves Dragon Ball Z.

9 – LeBron James

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Released on July 15, 2021, The LeBron James Fortnite Icon skin was available in three styles: a default style, a Taco Tuesday style, and a black hoodie suit. The default style features a white jersey with James’ number 6 on the front and the word “James” on the back. The jersey black hoodie suit is also adorned with gold wolves on the shoulders and a king’s crown on LeBron’s head. The Taco Tuesday style features a teal shirt with a taco graphic on the front.

I could see why Epic Games capitalized on this because it was when the new Looney Tunes movie came out. What was disappointing to me was that this was a big departure from what Icon skins were. They were supposed to just be for those who helped the game or were involved in it. LeBron has almost nothing to do with Fortnite, and it showed that Icon skins were basically something companies could buy into.

8 – Ariana Grande

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Released on August 5, 2021, the Ariana Grande skin is a popular Icon Series skin in Fortnite. The skin is based on the American singer and actress of the same name, and features a variety of cosmetics, including a skin, back bling, pickaxe, and emote.

I love the Ariana Grande Skin, as well as the event that happened alongside it. In my mind, her concert was the second- or third-best event in the game. The skin looks graceful, regardless of which one you’re wearing. I am a huge fan of concert tours in Fortnite.

7 – LazarBeam

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Released on March 5, 2021, the LazarBeam skin is a popular Icon Series skin in Fortnite. The skin is based on the Australian YouTuber and gamer of the same name, and features a variety of cosmetics, including a skin, back bling, pickaxe, and emote.

Lazarbeam is an okay streamer to watch, in my opinion, but his skin was a sweaty one. I think it’s because it looked so simple, and sweats tend to like to look like everyone else. That way, when they beat you, it makes you rage more.

Related: How to Block and Unblock Someone on Fortnite

6 – Lachlan

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Released on November 13, 2020, the Lachlan skin is a popular Icon Series skin in Fortnite. The skin is based on the Australian YouTuber and gamer of the same name, and features a variety of cosmetics, including a skin, back bling, pickaxe, and emote.

Lachlan was not supposed to come out when it did. TheGrefg was supposed to come out because it was one of the three first Icon Skins teased. However, it seems like Lachlan was able to move his way in, and his skin is pretty cool. I remember Lachlan even bought a new Twitch interface for his gameplay when he revealed the skin.

5 – Bugha

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Released on July 21, 2021, the Bugha skin is a popular Icon Series skin in Fortnite. The skin is based on the American esports player and Fortnite World Cup champion of the same name, and features a variety of cosmetics, including a skin, back bling, pickaxe, and emote.

Bugha is a big name in Fortnite because he won — and then the COVID pandemic happened. This meant that there was no tournament for the next year, leaving Bugha as a champion for much longer than intended. I like the story of Bugha, and his skin is a rare one to see, but it’s got a lot of history on it.

4 – Travis Scott

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First released on April 22, 2020, the Travis Scott skin is one of the most popular Icon Series skins in Fortnite. The skin is based on the American rapper and singer of the same name and features the rapper without a shirt on, showcasing his ripped physique.

The Travis Scott skin is hard, there’s no denying that. He looks like a gangster and almost mimics 50 Cent’s iconic shredded body. I’ve always thought this skin looked cool, and now it’s a way to show how long you’ve been in the game.

Related: Best Fortnite Colorblind Settings

3 – MrBeast

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Released on December 15, 2022, MrBeast’s skin is one of the most basic yet easily recognizable in the Icon Series. It shows MrBeast as we know him, with a hoodie displaying his name and his facial hair. It seems modest yet friendly, like we know him.

I’ve seen so many MrBeast skins that I am tired of it, but the more famous he gets, the more we see of him. This one will probably always be popular.

2 – Ninja

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Released on January 17, 2020, the Ninja skin is a popular Icon Series skin in Fortnite. The skin is based on the American Twitch streamer and esports player of the same name. This was the skin that launched the Icon Series, and there is no streamer that is more recognizable for Fortnite than Ninja.

We’ve seen plenty: NickMercs, TimTheTatman, DrDisRespect, Tfue, SypherPK, Myth, and so many more, but none have had the staying power for Fortnite that Ninja has. I still love the skin and hate myself for not having bought it when it first released. it’s so perfect, and Ninja still uses it sometimes when he plays Fortnite.

1 – Marshmello

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Released on February 1, 2019, the Marshmello skin is another popular Icon Series skin in Fortnite. The skin is based on the American electronic music producer and DJ of the same name. There have been a few different skins under the Marshmello Icon brand, so we’re counting them as one since they look very similar.

I liked the look but was never a fan. Still, there’s no denying how loved this skin is.

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Best PUBG Attachments For Every Gun https://attackofthefanboy.com/games/best-pubg-attachments-for-every-gun/ https://attackofthefanboy.com/games/best-pubg-attachments-for-every-gun/#respond Thu, 16 Nov 2023 20:04:42 +0000 https://attackofthefanboy.com/?p=965328 PUBG might not have the same popularity it once did, but that doesn’t mean it doesn’t still have a huge dedicated, and loyal fanbase.

To keep those players coming back, the developers continue to release new weapons, and while that does make the game fresh, it makes it harder for players to find the best attachments for every weapon. To help with this, we’re here with a guide going through every single weapon in the game, best weapon or otherwise, along with the best attachments for those guns.

Best Attachments For Every PUBG Gun

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So, how do we determine which gun attachment is the best for a specific gun? Well, we consider several factors, including overall popularity, how much of a positive difference the attachment can make, and, of course, some personal bias. Look, we just really like to play with the holographic sight, okay?

Related: All PUBG Reputation Rewards Explained

Now, without any further ado, it’s time for us to go through every single weapon in PUBG and highlight what we think are the best attachments for them.

Best Attachments For M16A4 in PUBG

For the M16A4, the best attachments are:

  • Muzzle: Flash Hider
  • Sight: Holographic/Red Dot Sight
  • Magazine: Extended Mag
  • Stock: Tactical Stock

Best Attachments For M416 in PUBG

  • Muzzle: Flash Hider
  • Foregrip: Vertical Foregrip
  • Sight: Holographic/Red Dot Sight
  • Magazine: Extended Mag
  • Stock: Tactical Stock

Best Attachments For SCAR-L in PUBG

  • Muzzle: Flash Hider
  • Foregrip: Vertical Foregrip
  • Sight: Holographic/Red Dot Sight
  • Magazine: Extended Mag

Best Attachments For G36C in PUBG

  • Muzzle: Flash Hider
  • Foregrip: Vertical Foregrip
  • Sight: Holographic/Red Dot Sight
  • Magazine: Extended Mag

Best Attachments For QBZ95 in PUBG

  • Muzzle: Flash Hider
  • Foregrip: Vertical Foregrip
  • Sight: Holographic/Red Dot Sight
  • Magazine: Extended Mag

Best Attachments For K2 in PUBG

  • Muzzle: Flash Hider
  • Sight: Holographic/Red Dot Sight
  • Magazine: Extended Mag

Best Attachments For AUG A3 in PUBG

  • Muzzle: Flash Hider
  • Foregrip: Vertical Foregrip
  • Sight: Holographic/Red Dot Sight
  • Magazine: Extended Mag

Best Attachments For FAMAS in PUBG

  • Muzzle: Flash Hider
  • Sight: Holographic/Red Dot Sight

Best Attachments For AKM in PUBG

  • Muzzle: Flash Hider
  • Sight: Holographic/Red Dot Sight
  • Magazine: Extended Mag

Best Attachments For Beryl M762 in PUBG

  • Muzzle: Flash Hider
  • Foregrip: Vertical Foregrip
  • Sight: Holographic/Red Dot Sight
  • Magazine: Extended Mag

Best Attachments For Mk47 Mutant in PUBG

  • Muzzle: Flash Hider
  • Foregrip: Vertical Foregrip
  • Sight: Holographic/Red Dot Sight
  • Magazine: Extended Mag
  • Stock: Tactical Stock

Best Attachments For Groza in PUBG

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  • Muzzle: Flash Hider
  • Sight: Holographic/Red Dot Sight
  • Magazine: Extended Mag

Best Attachments For ACE32 in PUBG

  • Muzzle: Flash Hider
  • Foregrip: Vertical Foregrip
  • Sight: Holographic/Red Dot Sight
  • Magazine: Extended Mag
  • Stock: Tactical Stock

Best Attachments For MINI14 in PUBG

  • Muzzle: Flash Hider
  • Sight: Holographic/Red Dot Sight
  • Magazine: Extended Mag

Best Attachments For QBU88 in PUBG

  • Muzzle: Flash Hider
  • Sight: Holographic/Red Dot Sight
  • Magazine: Extended Mag

Best Attachments For Mk12 in PUBG

  • Muzzle: Flash Hider
  • Foregrip: Vertical Foregrip
  • Sight: Holographic/Red Dot Sight
  • Magazine: Extended Mag

Best Attachments For SKS in PUBG

  • Muzzle: Flash Hider
  • Foregrip: Vertical Foregrip
  • Sight: Holographic/Red Dot Sight
  • Magazine: Extended Mag
  • Stock: Tactical Stock

Best Attachments For SLR in PUBG

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  • Muzzle: Flash Hider
  • Sight: Holographic/Red Dot Sight
  • Magazine: Extended Mag
  • Stock: Tactical Stock

Best Attachments For Mk14 in PUBG

  • Muzzle: Flash Hider
  • Sight: Holographic/Red Dot Sight
  • Magazine: Extended Mag
  • Stock: Tactical Stock

Best Attachments For VSS in PUBG

  • Sight: Holographic/Red Dot Sight
  • Magazine: Extended Mag
  • Stock: Tactical Stock

Best Attachments For Dragunov in PUBG

  • Muzzle: Flash Hider
  • Sight: Holographic/Red Dot Sight
  • Magazine: Extended Mag
  • Stock: Tactical Stock

Best Attachments For Tommy Gun in PUBG

  • Muzzle: Flash Hider
  • Foregrip: Vertical Foregrip
  • Sight: Holographic/Red Dot Sight
  • Magazine: Extended Mag

Best Attachments For UMP45 in PUBG

  • Muzzle: Flash Hider
  • Foregrip: Vertical Foregrip
  • Sight: Holographic/Red Dot Sight
  • Magazine: Extended Mag

Best Attachments For Micro UZI in PUBG

  • Muzzle: Flash Hider
  • Sight: Holographic/Red Dot Sight
  • Magazine: Extended Mag
  • Stock: Tactical Stock

Best Attachments For Vector in PUBG

  • Muzzle: Flash Hider
  • Foregrip: Vertical Foregrip
  • Sight: Holographic/Red Dot Sight
  • Magazine: Extended Mag
  • Stock: Tactical Stock

Best Attachments For PP-19 Bizon in PUBG

  • Muzzle: Flash Hider
  • Sight: Holographic/Red Dot Sight

Best Attachments For MP5K in PUBG

  • Muzzle: Flash Hider
  • Foregrip: Vertical Foregrip
  • Sight: Holographic/Red Dot Sight
  • Magazine: Extended Mag
  • Stock: Tactical Stock

Best Attachments For AWM in PUBG

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  • Muzzle: Flash Hider
  • Sight: Holographic/Red Dot Sight
  • Stock: Sniper Rifle Cheek Pad
  • Magazine: Extended Mag

Best Attachments For MP9 in PUBG

  • Sight: Holographic/Red Dot Sight
  • Magazine: Extended Mag
  • Stock: Tactical Stock

Best Attachments For P90 in PUBG

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Best Attachments For Kar98k in PUBG

  • Muzzle: Flash Hider
  • Sight: Holographic/Red Dot Sight
  • Stock: Sniper Rifle Cheek Pad

Best Attachments For Mosin Nagant in PUBG

  • Muzzle: Flash Hider
  • Sight: Holographic/Red Dot Sight
  • Stock: Sniper Rifle Cheek Pad

Best Attachments For M24 in PUBG

  • Muzzle: Flash Hider
  • Sight: Holographic/Red Dot Sight
  • Stock: Sniper Rifle Cheek Pad
  • Magazine: Extended Mag

Best Attachments For Win94 in PUBG

Stock: Bullet Loops

Best Attachments For S12K in PUBG

  • Muzzle: Flash Hider
  • Sight: Holographic/Red Dot Sight
  • Magazine: Extended Mag

Best Attachments For S1897 in PUBG

  • Muzzle: Duckbill
  • Stock: Bullet Loops

Best Attachments For S686 in PUBG

  • Muzzle: Choke
  • Stock: Bullet Loop

Best Attachments For DBS in PUBG

  • Sight: Holographic/Red Dot Sight

Best Attachments For Crossbow in PUBG

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  • Foregrip: Quiver
  • Sight: Holographic/Red Dot Sight

Best Attachments For Sawed-Off in PUBG

  • Muzzle: Choke

Best Attachments For O12 in PUBG

  • Muzzle: Flash Hider
  • Foregrip: Vertical Foregrip
  • Sight: Holographic/Red Dot Sight

Best Attachments For P18C in PUBG

  • Muzzle: Suppressor
  • Foregrip: Laser Sight
  • Sight: Holographic/Red Dot Sight
  • Magazine: Extended Mag

Best Attachments For P92 in PUBG

  • Muzzle: Suppressor
  • Foregrip: Laser Sight
  • Sight: Holographic/Red Dot Sight
  • Magazine: Extended Mag

Best Attachments For Skorpion in PUBG

  • Muzzle: Suppressor
  • Foregrip: Laser Sight
  • Sight: Holographic/Red Dot Sight
  • Magazine: Extended Mag
  • Stock: Folding Stock

Best Attachments For P1911 in PUBG

  • Muzzle: Suppressor
  • Foregrip: Laser Sight
  • Sight: Holographic/Red Dot Sight
  • Magazine: Extended Mag

Best Attachments For R45 in PUBG

  • Foregrip: Laser Sight
  • Sight: Holographic/Red Dot Sight

Best Attachments For Deagle in PUBG

  • Foregrip: Laser Sight
  • Sight: Holographic/Red Dot Sight
  • Magazine: Extended Mag

Best Attachments For Deagle in PUBG

  • Muzzle: Suppressor

Best Attachments For M249 in PUBG

  • Sight: Holographic/Red Dot Sight
  • Magazine: Extended Mag
  • Stock: Tactical Stock

Best Attachments For DP-28 in PUBG

  • Sight: Holographic/Red Dot Sight

Best Attachments For MG3 in PUBG

  • Sight: Holographic/Red Dot Sight
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All PlayStation Generations In Order Of Release Date https://attackofthefanboy.com/games/all-playstation-generations-in-order-of-release-date/ https://attackofthefanboy.com/games/all-playstation-generations-in-order-of-release-date/#respond Wed, 01 Mar 2023 23:29:00 +0000 https://attackofthefanboy.com/?p=893764 Many gamers know Sony as one of the best console developers. After the release of the PlayStation in 1994, Sony started to produce hit after hit with their console exclusives and their succeeding consoles. Here’s everything you need to know about the PlayStation generations in order of their release dates.

PlayStation (1994)

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The original Playstation paved the way to a cartridge-less era and used CDs to run games instead. The console encapsulated many nostalgic titles, such as Twisted Metal and the first Metal Gear Solid game. Many long-time gamers cherish their original PlayStation since it carries many childhood memories.

PlayStation One (2000)

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Sony decided to release an iteration of the original PlayStation, also known as PS1. There are a handful of changes from the original, including a much slimmer design with more compatibility with up-to-date technology at the time. The slim form factor even allowed mods like the LCD Screen Combo to be compatible with the PlayStation.

PlayStation 2 (2000)

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The PlayStation 2 is one of the best consoles to have ever graced the gaming community. The console has many iconic games that we still play today, from Kingdom Hearts to Spyro. It’s even evident from the numbers considering that the PS2 is the best-selling console of all time. The PS2 was also one of the first home consoles to offer more than up to four-player multiplayer with the Multitap accessory.

PlayStation 2 Slim (2004)

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Once again, Sony released an iteration of its iconic console with the PS2 Slim. With almost similar changes to the form factor, Sony decided to strip down the HDD support and replace its front-loading disc drive with a top-loading one. The PS2 Slim is also much more reliable than the Fat version. Its barebones parts resulted in a quieter and cooler experience. Plus, more players prefer the Playstation 2 Slim over the Fat one simply because it has more colorways and takes less space.

PlayStation Portable (2004)

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Sony ventured into the portable scene with its PlayStation Portable. Although the PSP did not get many ports from its counterpart (PS2), it got many exclusive titles, such as Final Fantasy: Crisis Core, Grand Theft Auto: Vice City Stories, and many more awesome games. It was an exhilarating time for PlayStation fans as they get to play the console anywhere they want.

PlayStation 3 (2006)

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The PlayStation 3 is an underrated console due to the colossal success of its predecessor. However, it took a while before it found its footing. One of its best features is backward compatibility with PS2 games (which Sony disabled for some reason). With many issues upon launch, such as high price points and highly complicated tools to properly develop games, the PS3 had its ups and downs. It still became successful to a degree, but not to the extent that its older brother had.

PlayStation 3 Slim (2009)

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Following Sony’s routine with its console lineup, it released a Slim version of the PS3. Like its predecessor, the PS3 Slim used less power than its counterpart, making it last longer. It also had a better storage option and a matte finish, which meant it was less likely to garner fingerprints.

PlayStation Vita (2011)

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The PlayStation Vita is Sony’s second attempt at making a portable console. Although the Vita had a ton of flaws, like its overpriced memory card and fast-draining battery, the console still did well in terms of sales. It’s also JRPG heaven, boasting a surprisingly hefty number of JRPGs on it, from exclusives like World Trigger to well-known titles like Persona 4 Golden.

We can also confidently say that the Playstation Vita was a portable console way ahead of its time. It has a touch screen, a decent LCD/OLED screen, a back touchpad, left and right analog sticks, and a better D-pad than the PSP. The console had potential, one that Sony could have capitalized on but didn’t.

PlayStation 3 Super Slim (2012)

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To many fans’ surprise, Sony released another iteration of the PS3 in the PS3 Super Slim, boasting an even slimmer design than the previous version. It also only used about 190 Watts power supply, half of the original PS3 Fat. The design was almost a hybrid of the Slim and the Fat PS3 with its mixed matte and glossy textures. The PS3 Super Slim is one of the quietest consoles in the market, which meant that Sony did a great job stripping the Slim version further.

PlayStation 4 (2013)

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The biggest comeback of Sony’s failure with the PS3 was its successor, the PlayStation 4. The PS4 currently has some of the best Sony exclusives (some of them are formerly exclusive), such as The Last Of Us, Days Gone, Ghost of Tsushima, and Bloodborne. The PS4 also has an upgraded controller with a touchpad, an LED light, and a subjectively better trigger and shoulder buttons. The PS4 was a one-of-a-kind console that firmly cemented Sony as the “King of Consoles.”

PlayStation 4 Slim (2014)

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Like other slim models, the Playstation 4 Slim drastically reduced the console’s power consumption. The console also took up less physical space with a better cooling system. Sony also made the console much more accessible to customers as they can now easily clean and upgrade the HDD of the PS4.

The PS4 Slim comes with an upgraded DS4 controller, which includes a different placement for the LED bar. It lets players seamlessly see which character they control or their health status depending on the game’s implementation of the feature.

PlayStation 4 Pro (2016)

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The PlayStation 4 Pro is an upgraded version of the base PS4. The considerably better GPU provides better graphical fidelity and smoothness for players. Developers also deployed updates to their games, allowing players to opt for a high-fidelity or high-performance mode. Most PlayStation owners today have this specific model.

PlayStation Classic (2018)

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As a way of celebrating their first-ever console, Sony released the PlayStation Classic. It is a modern take on the PlayStation One. It sports a better GPU and compatibility with modern TVs with an HDMI connection. It also has a feature that can upscale games to 720p, making them look as crisp and HD as possible. The PlayStation Classic is really just an upgraded PlayStation One, so the only games you can play on it are physical copies of games for the old console.

PlayStation 5 (2020)

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The PlayStation 5 is one of the most powerful consoles ever by Sony. It rocks a new Dualshock controller with a whole lot of new features. The DualSense and its premium counterpart, Dualsense Edge, are notably known for their adaptive triggers, which primarily adjust the tension your finger will experience depending on the character’s action in-game.

The console pushes the limits of graphics to the next level, and developers will continue even to make more graphically demanding games as the PS5 matures into its next stage of development. A quick look at Ratchet and Clank: Rift Apart’s gameplay, one of the console’s first exclusives, will tell you as much.

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What are Cloud Striders in Destiny 2? https://attackofthefanboy.com/games/what-are-cloud-striders-in-destiny-2/ https://attackofthefanboy.com/games/what-are-cloud-striders-in-destiny-2/#respond Tue, 23 Aug 2022 21:43:38 +0000 https://attackofthefanboy.com/?p=852149 In the most recent Destiny 2 Showcase, we got a glimpse into Lightfall, the next big Destiny 2 expansion, and a new culture of people called the Cloud Striders. We also got a look at Strand, the new element, and Arc 3.0. For now, let’s take a deeper look at what Cloud Striders are in Destiny 2.

Cloud Striders in Destiny 2

Though we won’t see Lightfall until February 2023, we do know a lot about Cloud Striders. Lightfall will take place on Neomuna, a neon cityscape on Neptune, which is the home of the Cloud Striders. The Witness, the biggest bad in all of Destiny 2, is getting closer and closer to the Traveler and is using vessels to attack humankind. During Lightfall, The Witness controls Calus, the King of Cabal, who was an ally to humanity. Calus and his Shadow Legion are going to reign terror on Neomuna. We, along with the Cloud Striders, need to defend Neomuna and fight The Witness back. The Cloud Striders are a group of humanity that settled and flourished on Neptune. They volunteer among their people to fight the darkness. Cloud Striders are like Guardians for their civilization but they don’t have Ghosts or the Traveler. It is assumed that we as Guardians will work side by side with the Cloud Striders to fight Calus and his army. Unfortunately, that is all we know about Cloud Striders so far. Until Lightfall gets closer, we won’t know much about Cloud Striders, if there is a lead character that we will get to know, or how they will incorporate into the story of Lightfall. For now, check out how to get the 30th Anniversary Pack for free, the best Arc 3.0 builds, and more on our Destiny 2 page. Destiny 2 is available now on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Google Stadia, and PC.

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The Ascent Secret Achievements Revealed https://attackofthefanboy.com/games/the-ascent-secret-achievements-revealed/ https://attackofthefanboy.com/games/the-ascent-secret-achievements-revealed/#respond Thu, 29 Jul 2021 22:06:12 +0000 https://attackofthefanboy.com/?p=792059 The Ascent has just released today, straight to Game Pass, complete with both regular and secret achievements. This Curve Digital sci-fi RPG shoot ’em up title, announced at the E3 2021 games showcase, features 46 achievements to unlock, a hefty 15 of which are secret. Keeping achievements hidden like this are usually done to prevent spoiling the story in the description, so do expect minor spoilers ahead. This achievement list is a fairly generic one: story achievements, collectible achievements, cumulative achievements, and a few miscellaneous ones, but nothing stands out as particularly egregious here. For fans of RPGs, this title should be a comparably very straightforward 1000G, and a fun one at that. The full list of achievements will be given below, not just the secret achievements, for player convenience.

The Ascent Secret Achievements

The-Ascent-Secret-Achievements Here are the 15 secret achievements in The Ascent.

  • What just happened? (15G) Completed Arcology Blues
  • Party crashed (15G) Completed Mutual Dependencies
  • A new friend (15G) Completed Trading Places
  • Power Hungry (15G) Completed Empowerment
  • Data Digging (15G) Completed Data Miner
  • Mnemonic Hunt (15G) Completed Foreign Code
  • Everyone’s a smuggler (15G) Completed Trace Protocol
  • Magenta Power (15G) Completed Syntax Error
  • Nothing personal (15G) Completed Recompile
  • Severed Board (15G) Completed Board Meeting
  • Protocol 61A (15G) Completed Project MenShen#1
  • Something out there (50G) Completed Project MenShen#2
  • Win (100G) Completed all Main Missions
  • Next level AI (20G) Upgraded your IMP
  • Appreciation (20G) Kira praised you

Rest of the List

The-Ascent-Achievements Here are the 31 non-secret achievements.

  • We’re just getting started (5G) First enemy killed
  • Suicidal (5G) You died more than 100 times
  • Do Over (5G) Proficiencies were reset once
  • Fair trade (10G) You sold something!
  • Sashimi (5G) You were killed by a katana
  • Helping hand (20G) Revived a DBNO friend
  • Drop your weapon! (10G) You made an enemy drop an exploding grenade
  • Added extras (15G) You equipped two augmentations and a module
  • Fullchrome (20G) You equipped augmentations giving you the fullchrome appearance
  • Self improvement (30G) Allocated 3 Skill points
  • Teamwork (10G) You started your first co-op session
  • Aficionado (30G) Fully upgraded a weapon
  • Getting things done (20G) Side mission finished
  • For both our benefits (50G) Completed all side missions
  • Anonymous withdrawal (10G) Hacked an ATM
  • Free candy (15G) Got the goods by hacking and destroying vending machines
  • Omnihacker (20G) Hacked at least one of each hackable category
  • Black ICE (25G) Deployed black ICE against hacker enemy
  • Getting out of the slums (20G) Collected 200’000 uCreds
  • Bounty Hunter (20G) Claimed a bounty
  • Snooze or lose (20G) You tried Snooze
  • Fight smart (20G) Killed a robot with energy damage type
  • Extreme Overcharge (30G) Delivered 4000 amount of stasis damage to one target
  • Opportunist (20G) Killed 10 enemies using exploding barrels
  • Overkill (30G) Kill another enemy by overcharging an enemy while it’s in stasis
  • Hygiene (15G) Used the sink after flushing a toilet
  • Explorer (40G) You discovered all locations
  • Tourist (20G) You rode the Interlink Express
  • Comprehensive (50G) You filled the Codex
  • Curious consumer (15G) You read 10 datapads
  • Flatliner (50G) Unlocked all enemy Codex entries

The hardest part of getting this completion will likely be unlocking all of the enemy Codex entries, though the game is new, so once some time has elapsed and collectible guides are out, that achievement may be no problem. The secret achievements seem to be all story-related, with the possible exceptions of “Next Level AI” and “Appreciation”, while the cumulative achievements like “Getting out of the slums” and “Suicidal” seem like they’ll just come naturally without really thinking about them. The Ascent is available to play today on Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, and PC.

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Mordhau How to Vote Kick a Player https://attackofthefanboy.com/games/mordhau-how-to-vote-kick-a-player/ https://attackofthefanboy.com/games/mordhau-how-to-vote-kick-a-player/#respond Thu, 30 May 2019 08:47:06 +0000 https://attackofthefanboy.com/?p=724284 The multiplayer medieval battle game, Mordhau may be taking the PC Gaming world by storm, but with that popularity comes plenty of griefing.  Unfortunately, the vote to kick system in the game that is in place is a little bit obscure.  It requires that players dig into the console commands for the game to get the job done.  This guide will explain how to vote kick a player in Mordhau and how to set up a keybind to bring up the console options. The first step in being able to vote kick a player in Mordhau is to set-up your keybinding to bring up the console.  By default there is no setting for this out of the box.

Keybind for Console in Mordhau

To vote kick you will have to set a keybind to bring up the console.  This can be done in the following folder:  Steam\steamapps\common\Mordhau\Mordhau\Config. In the defaultinput.ini you can choose to bind the console key to whatever feels good for you.  A popular button to have the console commands accessible under the ~ key, but you can set it to whatever you want.

How to Vote kick in Mordhau

Now that you can access the console, you will then need to type the following: votekick “playername”.   There are some situations where a player might be using weird characters that make them harder to votekick.  You can also votekick via the player with their sever ID.  This number can be found next to their steamID64 and their steam name.  You can also use votekick “server ID” to vote to kick a player in Mordhau as well. A couple of things to keep in mind is that you have to type in the player’s exact name or the right Server ID number to execute the vote kick.  Otherwise, it will not work.

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Fight Out Of The Underworld In Supergiant Games’ Latest Title: Hades https://attackofthefanboy.com/games/fight-out-of-the-underworld-in-supergiant-games-latest-title-hades/ https://attackofthefanboy.com/games/fight-out-of-the-underworld-in-supergiant-games-latest-title-hades/#respond Fri, 07 Dec 2018 03:00:40 +0000 https://attackofthefanboy.com/?p=715688 Supergiant Games (Bastion, Transistor) has announced its latest game, Hades, for the PC. Announced at The Game Awards 2018, Hades is a hack-and-slash rouge-like dungeon crawler which tasks players with defying the god of death (Hades!) and fighting their way out of the underworld. Judging by the trailer, there will be plenty of action, and it appears the hero will have more than just Hades to contend with as he climbs his way to the surface. No formal release date was announced, but it’s already available as an Early Access title on the Epic Games Store and Supergiant Games already confirmed that the game will be getting regular updates with new features, events, characters, places, powers, and more. Check out the announcement trailer below:

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How to Heal in Call of Duty Blackout Battle Royale https://attackofthefanboy.com/games/how-to-heal-in-blackout-battle-royale/ https://attackofthefanboy.com/games/how-to-heal-in-blackout-battle-royale/#respond Fri, 12 Oct 2018 17:54:23 +0000 https://attackofthefanboy.com/?p=710925 The Blackout Mode in Black Ops 4 is very similar to other Battle Royale Modes in that you can heal your character if you take damage.  That is assuming that you’ve got healing items on you.  There are a number of different healing items that are available in Blackout, and they range from common items like first aid which will heal a small amount of health to bigger items like Trauma Kits which will replenish all your health and then some. So where do you find these healing items?  If you’ve played Battle Royale, you’ll know that it’s completely luck of the draw.  You can find them in buildings.  You can pick them up from enemies that you kill. You can heal in Blackout by equipping an item and then pressing the L1 button (PlayStation) or LB button (Xbox).  You’ll want to look at the bottom left of the screen to see which item that you have selected before you press the button though.  You can access your inventory in Blackout by pressing up on the options button (PS4) or Start button (Xbox One). You can access these items by hitting up on the D-Pad.  And then use the left and right d-pad to cycle through items.  The items in the middle are perks, the items on the right are equipment, and the healing items are on the right.  Once you land on the one you want just press square to equip.  You can then use the item by pressing L1 (PlayStation 4) or LB (Xbox One).

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Call of Duty Blackout Battle Royale How to Change Characters https://attackofthefanboy.com/games/blackout-battle-royale-how-to-change-characters/ https://attackofthefanboy.com/games/blackout-battle-royale-how-to-change-characters/#respond Fri, 12 Oct 2018 17:54:02 +0000 https://attackofthefanboy.com/?p=710922 Call of Duty’s new Blackout Battle Royale Mode is going to set 80 players loose on an island with the last person/team standing being the winner.  That doesn’t mean that everyone has to look the same though.  You can change your character model and what they look like as well as their gender. There are a few different options available to Blackout players.  To see them, you’re going to want to head into the character menu.  From there you can select from Blackout character models, popular zombies mode characters, as well as Specialists from the Black Ops 4 multiplayer mode. In the Blackout section, players can either select the default character.  From there, if you press the Triangle button (PlayStation) or Y Button (Xbox), you can further personalize this character from a couple of different generic male and female avatars.  As you can see, there are also “Icons” in this mode, but it’s currently unclear how to unlock Mason, Menendez, Reznov, or Woods. Unlocking these characters will likely be tied to some sort of performance goal, whether that be just playing the game, wins, kills, or other. As far as we’ve seen so far, character models do not impact anything in terms of gameplay or give you unique weapons as everything needs to be picked and found in-game. Head here for a full list of these different characters in Blackout and how to unlock them.

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How to Get Zombies Weapons in Call of Duty Blackout Battle Royale https://attackofthefanboy.com/games/how-to-get-zombies-weapons-in-blackout-battle-royale/ https://attackofthefanboy.com/games/how-to-get-zombies-weapons-in-blackout-battle-royale/#respond Fri, 12 Oct 2018 17:53:58 +0000 https://attackofthefanboy.com/?p=711060 There are a lot of different weapons from the Zombies mode of Call of Duty that will be found in the new Blackout Battle Royale Mode.  You’re going to have to go out hunting for these items if you want them though.  During the course of any Blackout match, players will be able to go on the hunt for these Zombies weapons by heading to the different locations that have a blue light beam shooting into the sky.  This marks the spot where there are zombies on the map, and where there are zombies, there are powerful weapons to pick-up as you’ll be fighting against AI Zombies and any other human opponents that are also looking for the powerful Blackout gear. The blue lights will appear a short while after the round begins.  There are numerous locations that you can target for these weapons, just head towards the light.  In these areas you’ll find items like the Monkey Bomb, Acid Bomb, Zweihander, The Essex Model 07, and others like the all powerful Ray Gun.  All of these weapons are pretty powerful.  The Zweihander is a high capacity LMG, the Essex is a single shot rifle with a fast reload, and the Ray Gun shoots energy beams. Whether or not you find any of these weapons will pretty much depend on if you’ve uncovered the Zombie cache in the area. This cache looks like the Mystery Box in Call of Duty Zombies.  Just open the box and see what’s inside, it could be any of these weapons mentioned above or things like Level 3 Armor, Rocket Launchers, and other powerful weapons.  These weapons can certainly give you a leg up on the competition but, you’ll be fighting both AI controlled zombies and any other humans that are in the area.

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How to Quickly Use Perks and Equipment in Call of Duty Blackout Battle Royale https://attackofthefanboy.com/games/how-to-quickly-use-perks-and-equipment-in-blackout-battle-royale/ https://attackofthefanboy.com/games/how-to-quickly-use-perks-and-equipment-in-blackout-battle-royale/#respond Fri, 12 Oct 2018 17:53:35 +0000 https://attackofthefanboy.com/?p=710928 Blackout is a fast-paced Battle Royale game.  It moves at about the speed that normal Call of Duty multiplayer does, so you’ll want to be able to use perks and equipment very quickly.  Thankfully, the developers of the mode made it so that you could very quickly and easily access your perks, equipment, and health items that you find. At any time you can access these items by pressing the Options Button (PlayStation 4) or Start Button (Xbox One).  But what getting to them even quicker?  You can do that by pressing up on the d-pad.  All of the items you have in your inventory will be available here.  Once in the quick inventory menu, just use the left and right d-pads to scroll through your items.  On the far left are your health items, in the middle are perks, and on the right is equipment and any attachments that you have that will fit the current gun you are using. Once you’re on the perk or equipment just hold the Square Button (PlayStation 4) or the X Button (Xbox One) to use the item.  Perks last only a limited time, while different equipment will have different lifespans. Just remember, once you go into the quick menu you’ll have to press down on the d-pad to get out of the menu.  Not closing the quick menu will make it so that you cannot do things like exit vehicles or open doors.

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What is the Blue Light in Call of Duty Blackout Battle Royale? https://attackofthefanboy.com/games/what-is-the-blue-light-in-blackout-battle-royale/ https://attackofthefanboy.com/games/what-is-the-blue-light-in-blackout-battle-royale/#respond Fri, 12 Oct 2018 17:53:04 +0000 https://attackofthefanboy.com/?p=710974 Have you seen the blue light in Blackout Battle Royale? If you’ve got the basics down in the new Call of Duty game mode it may be time to start branching out and trying to get some even better gear by fighting zombies. The bright beam of light on the Blackout Map indicates the location where zombies are spawning. If you head to the blue light in Blackout Battle Royale, you’ll find a horde of zombies waiting for you. The good news is that these zombies will drop gear when killed, but if a zombie installation is cleared you’ll get a Zombies Supply Cache as well. This cache looks like the wooden mystery box. So far, players have uncovered some pretty powerful gear in these Zombie caches, this includes Wonder Weapons from the popular cooperative mode, the Ray Gun, things like Monkey Bombs, or others. Heading to the blue light beam in Blackout Battle Royale is a solid strategy for high-end gear, but be on the lookout, other players will be there fighting for that gear as well. You very may well run into a player vs. player vs. enemy situation.

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How to Switch Gun Attachments in Call of Duty Blackout Battle Royale https://attackofthefanboy.com/games/how-to-switch-gun-attachments-in-blackout-battle-royale/ https://attackofthefanboy.com/games/how-to-switch-gun-attachments-in-blackout-battle-royale/#respond Fri, 12 Oct 2018 17:53:01 +0000 https://attackofthefanboy.com/?p=710929 Weapon Attachments are a big part of the Call of Duty experience.  They do things like silence your weapon, reduce the recoil, or make them more accurate.  Gun attachments have made their way to the Blackout Mode and you’re gonna wanna learn how to quickly equip them when you find something you want. Like just about every other thing in Blackout, Gun Attachments can be switched in a couple of different ways.  If you’re picking up a new items off the ground and you can equip the attachment on your gun (not all attachments work with every gun) you will see that you have two prompts.  If you can equip the attachment you can do so with the Square Button (PlayStation 4) or X Button (Xbox One).  If you just want to save the attachment for later you can pick it up and put it in your inventory with the Triangle Button (PlayStation 4) or Y Button (Xbox One). At any time you can also access your main inventory menu by pressing the Options Button (PlayStation 4) or Start Button (Xbox One).  In this inventory screen you’ll be able to use the in-game cursor to hover over items and if they fit on your weapon you will see a blue square appear in the slot.  If they don’t, you will see a red X in the attachment slot. If you have attachments in your inventory that fit on your weapon, you can always switch to them from the quick menu as well.  These attachments are listed on the far right hand side of the quick inventory screen which is accessed by pressing up on the d-pad.  If you need to make room for other attachments or items, you can always drop the items as well.

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Black Ops 4 How to Get Ray Gun in Blackout https://attackofthefanboy.com/games/how-to-get-the-ray-gun-in-call-of-duty-blackout/ https://attackofthefanboy.com/games/how-to-get-the-ray-gun-in-call-of-duty-blackout/#respond Fri, 12 Oct 2018 17:52:32 +0000 https://attackofthefanboy.com/?p=711231 The Ray Gun is one of the most powerful close quarters weapons in Call of Duty Blackout. The Ray Gun is one of the weapons that carries over from Call of Duty Zombies into the Blackout Mode, along with some others that you’ll uncover by focusing on the Zombie infested areas of the Blackout Map.

Where do you get the Ray Gun?

In Mystery Boxes or from killing zombies

Where are the Zombies in Blackout?

The blue light beams will point out zombie locations.

The zombies will be easy to find if you know where to look. Just look for the blue beams of light on the Blackout map. These will point you to locations of Mystery Box Zombies Caches which feature powerful weapons and items. The catch is you’re going to have to contend with Zombie enemies as well as any human enemies if you’re going to snag any of the Zombies Weapons in Blackout. The Ray Gun can drop as a random drop when killing A.I. zombies, or it can drop if you make it to the mystery box and open it up. The mystery box won’t always drop the Ray Gun, nor will a batch of zombies drop the item. It’s going to be completely random, but you will not find the Ray Gun in random drops around the map, you’ll need to pick it up in a zombies location or from a zombie cache. Once you’ve got the Ray Gun, it’s important to note that it does have very little ammunition. It’s also more of a short range weapon that can be devastating when close-up. Things get a little bit more difficult at distance with the weapon.

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How to Make Money Fast in Forza Horizon 4 https://attackofthefanboy.com/games/how-to-make-money-fast-in-forza-horizon-4/ https://attackofthefanboy.com/games/how-to-make-money-fast-in-forza-horizon-4/#respond Wed, 26 Sep 2018 01:03:19 +0000 https://attackofthefanboy.com/?p=711944 Making the most money in Forza Horizon 4 is going to be crucial if you want to build out your car collection.  Whether looking for bargains on the auction market or buying cars outright from the Car Showcase, the best cars in Forza Horizon 4 are going to cost a lot of credits.  You can earn credits fast in Forza Horizon 4 by playing the game well, tweaking difficulty settings, getting a little lucky, or paying for a shortcut. The easiest way to earn money fast in Forza Horizon 4 is by doing races.  Microsoft has given some people the option to take a shortcut with the “VIP Bonuses” that they sell separately from the game.  VIP’s get double credits for every single race. If you’re not looking to take the easy route, you can make the game harder and you’ll earn more cash for doing so.  The higher you place in any race or event, the more credits you’ll earn.  Ramping up the difficulty and turning off assists are the two best ways to get credits fast in Forza Horizon 4. From the main menu head into the settings option and then difficulty settings.  From here you change drivatar difficulty for an overall credits boost.  Then you can continue to turn assists off that will further increase the number of credits that you earn from each race.  There’s a handy section in the difficulty menus that will show you how many more credits you will earn for turning off a specific assist.  Be careful though, turning off things like traction control, stability control, and braking and steering assists can make it way more difficult to drive. Of course you can also leave your credit grinding in Forza Horizon 4 up to luck as well.  Any time that you do a Wheelspin or Super Wheelspin you’ll have an opportunity to earn credits in bundles.  Stash some wheelspins and there’s a good chance that you will walk away with 100’s of thousand of extra Horizon credits. If you’re more of a business-person, you can turn to the auction house to get fast money in Forza Horizon 4.  You can put cars that you earn in wheelspins up for sale on the auction house or you can design skins and couple them with vehicles to attract buyers.  Savvy auction house sellers can flip cars as well.  See something on the auction house that looks like a bargain?  Purchase it and then re-sell it to earn fast credits in Forza Horizon 4.

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How to Change License Plate in Forza Horizon 4 https://attackofthefanboy.com/games/how-to-change-license-plate-in-forza-horizon-4/ https://attackofthefanboy.com/games/how-to-change-license-plate-in-forza-horizon-4/#comments Wed, 26 Sep 2018 00:41:26 +0000 https://attackofthefanboy.com/?p=711952 Of all the ways that you can customize your car in Forza Horizon 4 one of the best ways to personalize any vehicle is by changing the license plate.  There are a couple of different ways that you can change the license plate in Forza Horizon 4 but you will need access to your garage menu. The garage menu in Horizon 4 can be accessed at a couple of different locations in the game.  The first is when you are spawning at any of the locations/houses that you own.  The second is from the Horizon Festival hub.  From either of these places you will have access to a menu system that allows you to customize your vehicles or hop straight into license plate customization for the car you are currently in. Once you’ve got the garage menu available you’ll see that there is a tab for customizing license plate.  Simply click on that tab and it will open a license plate editor for your vehicle. You can also change the license plate for the car you are currently driving in Forza Vista.  You would do it from the same menu system but you will do it a bit differently.  You can press the X Button while looking in this menu to access Forza Vista.  This will allow you to move the camera to the back of the car where you can select the license plate to alter the text.

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How to Reset Car Damage Forza Horizon 4 https://attackofthefanboy.com/games/how-to-reset-car-damage-forza-horizon-4/ https://attackofthefanboy.com/games/how-to-reset-car-damage-forza-horizon-4/#respond Tue, 25 Sep 2018 23:24:59 +0000 https://attackofthefanboy.com/?p=711943 Damage in Forza Horizon 4 can be toggled for full simulation that impact the way that vehicle perform, but the default difficulty is to have cosmetic damage only.  Sometimes this can leave your car looking like a mangled mess depending on how many collisions you’ve had.  Driving in first person can be quite difficult when you can’t see out of your cracked front windshield. If you need to do a quick reset of your cosmetic damage, you can do so by using the photo mode in the game.  From any point in the open world you can access the photo mode in Forza Horizon 4 by pressing up on the d-pad. Once you’re in the photo mode you can reset cosmetic damage with the LB Button.  Resetting damage while in photo mode will persist with you back into racing so if you don’t like the way your car looks it will be restored to its previous glory by resetting cosmetic damage in the photo editor. If you have simulation damage turned on you’re going to be throwing a lot of stuff out of wack if you start crashing into things.  You may notice your car drifting to one side of the road to another or the engine not being able to get up to top speed.  If this is the case and you want to reset this simulation style damage you can simply return to any of the homes that you own on the map for a clean start.

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Forza Horizon 4 How to Access Photo Mode https://attackofthefanboy.com/games/forza-horizon-4-how-to-access-photo-mode/ https://attackofthefanboy.com/games/forza-horizon-4-how-to-access-photo-mode/#respond Tue, 25 Sep 2018 20:02:26 +0000 https://attackofthefanboy.com/?p=711942 Taking photos in Forza Horizon 4 is pretty easy and can be done at any time when cruising around the open world.  To access photo mode in Forza Horizon 4 you’ll simply need to press up on the d-pad to access camera. Once you’re into the camera mode for the game you can take pictures with the A Button.  To get different angles for your photos you can use the left and right thumbsticks.  Alongside these options there are a bunch of other photo filters and settings that can be accessed which include shutter speed, focus, exposure, contrast, colors, and more. After you’ve taken some pictures with the in-game camera you can then access your Photo Gallery in the Creative Hub section of the game menu.  The Photo Gallery in Forza Horizon 4 offers a place where you can search your saved photos, browse favorites by Turn 10, look for the top rated images from the Horizon community, or browse your favorites. Just remember, anytime you want to capture a beautiful moment in Forza Horizon 4 just press up on the d-pad.

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Forza Horizon 4 How to Fast Travel https://attackofthefanboy.com/games/forza-horizon-4-how-to-fast-travel/ https://attackofthefanboy.com/games/forza-horizon-4-how-to-fast-travel/#respond Tue, 25 Sep 2018 16:24:58 +0000 https://attackofthefanboy.com/?p=711940 The open world map of Forza Horizon 4 is massive so it’s understanable that you may want to fast travel occasionally.  There is only one way to fast travel in Forza Horizon 4 and it done through the in-game map.  Pulling up the map at any time is easy by pressing the View button (Back Button) on the Xbox One Controller. Once you got the map open the places you can fast travel will show you the option to do so either on the icon when hovering over them or at the bottom of the screen.  To fast travel you will always press the X button to do so.  If you can fast travel it will cost you a certain amount of CR to get there. Places that you can fast travel to include the Horizon festival (Big H) on Map.  You can also fast travel to current home or other homes that you have purchased for an amount that is determined by how much progress you have made in the game. The amount it costs to fast travel is dependent on how many fast travel billboards that you smash through in the game.  Smash more boards and you will pay far less to fast travel to these locations. Fast travel billboards are the purple icons on the map with a lightning bolt on them.

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How to Change Weather/Seasons in Forza Horizon 4 https://attackofthefanboy.com/games/how-to-change-weather-in-forza-horizon-4/ https://attackofthefanboy.com/games/how-to-change-weather-in-forza-horizon-4/#respond Tue, 25 Sep 2018 16:18:49 +0000 https://attackofthefanboy.com/?p=711958 The way that the seasons mechanic works in Forza Horizon 4, it’s not always easy to race in the conditions that you prefer.  Currently, the game is structured so that the seasons change over time.  There is no way to change the seasons while playing solo or in multiplayer as you’ll be completing different challenges for each season that are on a timer. Fortunately, if you want to make a private match you can race in any season that you want.  If you head to the main menu and the select the team adventure tab, you can create a new session from there.  Upon creating the new session you will be prompted with the option to select whether you would like to race in the Autumn, Winter, Spring, or Summer. Other than this, you will just need to wait for the seasons to change in-game.  This will be a certain amount of days and hours where the game world resets to a new season.  You can check the season progress and how long is left in each season by heading to the Horizon Life tab in the main menu where the Season Planner will give you the amount of time remaining in the season as well as the different challenges that are currently ongoing in the current season.

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Forza Horizon 4 How to Drive Manual https://attackofthefanboy.com/games/forza-horizon-4-how-to-drive-manual/ https://attackofthefanboy.com/games/forza-horizon-4-how-to-drive-manual/#comments Tue, 25 Sep 2018 15:53:45 +0000 https://attackofthefanboy.com/?p=711938 Driving manually in Forza Horizon 4 isn’t going to be for everyone, but for those who want a more realistic experience will want to change into manual shifting.  For manual shifting in Forza Horizon 4 you’re going to want to head into the difficulty settings menu.  Simply press start and then head to the settings option, then to difficulty settings.  Once in the difficulty settings you can choose to use automatic shifting, manual shifting, or manual shifting with clutch. When doing manual shifting, the default buttons for changing gears are going to be the B Button and X Button.  To shift gears up you will press the B Button and to downshift you will press the X button.  These default controls can be changed with different controller layouts. Choosing manual shifting with clutch requires a little bit more skill as it’s not as simple as pressing one button to shift.  Using the Manual with clutch option you will need press another button to get a smooth shift.  This is the Left Bumper (LB) by default.  To shift with clutch you will quickly press the LB Button and then either the up or down shift button. It’s important to remember that when using manual shift you will also need to shift manually into reverse which is done by downshifting all the way to reverse. Shifting manually does take a little while to get used to but the benefits are many once you’ve got it down.

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Forza Horizon 4 How to Tune Cars https://attackofthefanboy.com/games/forza-horizon-4-how-to-tune-cars/ https://attackofthefanboy.com/games/forza-horizon-4-how-to-tune-cars/#respond Tue, 25 Sep 2018 15:26:37 +0000 https://attackofthefanboy.com/?p=711934 Forza Horizon 4 offers a deep level of customization when it comes to car upgrades and tuning.  Whether you’ve got a stock vehicle or one that’s been highly modified with upgrades you can tune cars to your specific liking in a number of different areas. You can tweak things like tires, alignment, roll bars, springs, damping, areodynamics, braking, and differential.  All of these options will impact your car in different ways.

Tires

Tire tuning allows you to select the PSI for your front and rear tires.  Setting tire pressure higher increases speed and responsiveness of the car, but can also lead to sudden loss of grip.  Setting pressure lower can cause the tires to heat faster but can reduce responsiveness.

Gears

Gears in Forza Horizon can be adjusted to provide better top speeds or more acceleration.  These can be adjusted one by one, manually, or can be done through the Final Drive gear ratio which will basically allow you to decide whether you want a car with high top speed or high acceleration.

Alignment

Changing the alignment of a vehicle in Horizon 4 can be a little bit daunting as there are multiple options to deal with in Front and Rear Camber, Front and Rear Toe, and Front Caster.  Changing any of these options will have drastic impact on who your car performs on straight lines and in corners.  Negative camber will do things like reduce understeer and increase corning at the cost of having less control on straight aways.  Positive Camber on the other can reduce oversteer but also end up making the car unstable.

Antiroll Bars

Antiroll bars can give you extra stability when taking corners.  Antisway bars can be adjusted to be soft or stiff for both the front and rear of the car.  Decreasing stiffness will result in reducing oversteer.  Increasing stiffness can increase oversteer.

Springs

Adjusting springs have a bunch of different options as well.  You can make them soft or stiff in the front and rear, but you can also adjust the ride height of the vehicle here as well.

Aerodynamics

Downforce can be adjusted in Horizon 4 to help with more speed or give a car better handling in corners.  Adjustments can be made in the front and rear of the car.  Increasing downforce can keep your car more grounded, while heating tires more quickly and improving handling.  The downside is that too much downforce will cause excessive drag which can then decrease maximum speed, increase tire wear and fuel consumption.

Brakes

Braking will help your car stop faster with Braking Force adjustments that can be made to balance and pressure of the brakes themselves.  This can help with braking distance as well as understeer and oversteer for your car.  Adjusting breaking balance from front to rear will reduce car stability and give a bit of oversteer under heavy braking.  Moving from rear to front will increase stability with a big bump to understeer. You can access all of the tuning options from the upgrades section of the game’s menu.  Here a small tab labeled tuning will allow you to experiment with different options.  You can also find new community tunes or store different tunes to apply on vehicles.  As each tune works differently depending on the car, the best bet is to try out some different tuning options on the road to see how changes have impacted the vehicle.

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How to Buy Cars in Forza Horizon 4 https://attackofthefanboy.com/games/how-to-buy-cars-in-forza-horizon-4/ https://attackofthefanboy.com/games/how-to-buy-cars-in-forza-horizon-4/#respond Tue, 25 Sep 2018 15:00:25 +0000 https://attackofthefanboy.com/?p=711930 Forza Horizon 4 is all about collecting cars and taking them out into the open world to race.  Getting cars will come in a number of different ways, but the fastest and easiest way to get the exact car that you want is to buy them. You can buy cars in Forza Horizon 4 in a couple of different places.  The first place to buy cars in Horizon 4 is through the game’s menu system.  When you’re at a purchased home you can access this by pressing the start button and then hovering over the Browse Cars menu which is smack dab in the middle of the Autoshow tab. Here you can browse through all of the different cars that are available.  Once you find the one you want to purchase, you can do so if you have the credits available to spend.  Once you select the car you want to purchase you will be greeted with a number of different design options from different creators in Forza Horizon 4.  You can either download unique designs or press the Y Button for different color options.  After selecting a design you will then be given a confirmation screen for your transaction. The other way to buy cars in Forza Horizon 4 is through the in-game auction house.  This is once again in the game’s home or horizon festival menus where you can search for cars, look at put different cars on a watchlist.  Auctions will run for a set period of time and will have both bid prices and buy out prices.  If you are willing to pay what the seller is asking without trying to be the highest bidder you can take down an auction with the auction buy out option. These two tools will be your best option for buying cars in Forza Horizon 4 within the game.

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How to Drift in Forza Horizon 4 https://attackofthefanboy.com/games/how-to-drift-in-forza-horizon-4/ https://attackofthefanboy.com/games/how-to-drift-in-forza-horizon-4/#respond Tue, 25 Sep 2018 14:15:47 +0000 https://attackofthefanboy.com/?p=711926 Knowing how to drift in Forza Horizon 4 is going to come in handy as it’s a big part of this year’s game.  There are numerous drift challenges in the game, as well as a full fledged story sequence in the game.  Here’s everything we know about how to drift in Forza Horizon 4.

Forza Horizon 4 How to Drift

  • Press the Left Trigger to break when going around corners at high speed
  • Press the A button for E-brake to trigger manual drift
  • Steer through drift with the left thumbstick

The easiest way to drift in Forza Horizon 4 is by using a combination of steering and the emergency break.  In Forza Horizon 4, not all cars are created equally so some vehicles are going to be better than others when it comes to drifting.  For optimal results you’re going to want to be both a master of the controls and have a car that’s tuned for drifting. If you’re going for the absolute best score, you’re going to want to go into the game’s settings and turn off traction control.  It’s one of the biggest things that might be limiting your drifting ability in any car.  Second, for better drift results you’re also going to want to take a look at whether the car is rear wheel, front wheel, or all-wheel drive.  Rear wheel drive vehicles are much better for drifting than the others.  Lastly you’re going to want to be looking for cars that have high horsepower and low weight.  If you can’t find one you can always customize one in your garage to fit this bill. Digging even deeper into the tuning for a car can really help you with drifting.  Experimenting with different set-ups in terms of tires and suspension will also get you better results for drifts. The simple answer is that you can drift with any car in Forza Horizon 4 by either threading/tapping the Left Trigger at high speeds, or you can go into a manual drift by pressing the emergency brake as well.  Doing this while attempting to steer the car around a corner will allow you to earn drift points and complete challenges.

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NBA 2K – Post Moves List, How to Play Better in the Post with Big Men https://attackofthefanboy.com/games/nba-2k19-post-moves/ https://attackofthefanboy.com/games/nba-2k19-post-moves/#respond Fri, 14 Sep 2018 02:10:33 +0000 https://attackofthefanboy.com/?p=711148 NBA 2K19 has had a refined post-up game for a couple of years.  While it may be a dying art in the real NBA, a true big man that has moves in the post to create shots is a valuable asset to any team.  In NBA 2K19 here are all of the different posts moves you can do and how to do them. The basics of the post up is getting your back to the defense player.  This can be done by pressing the LT Button (Xbox) or L2 Button (PlayStation).  Once you’re posting up on a defensive player you can use the sticks to do a variety of different moves, this includes things like pivot moves, backdowns, drives, and spin moves. Using the pivot move while posting can be a great way to get position and can be done by pressing the Left Stick in any direction.  Release the stick to pivot in that direction.  If you want to spin around your opponent or drive to the hoop you can use the Right Stick in a counter-clockwise or clockwise motion to pull off these moves. If you want to do an agressive backdown move you can do so by pressing the RT Button (Xbox) or R2 Button (PlayStation).  You can do a dropstep in the post by using the Left Stick left or right towards the hoop and then tap the X Button (Xbox), or Square Button (PlayStation). There are also a number of post drives that allow you to drive to the key or drive the baseline.  These can both be done pretty much the same way by pressing RT (Xbox) or R2(PlayStation) flick the Left Stick Towards either the Key or Baseline and then release LT. Alongside all of these you can always use post fakes and post hops to get better position.  The Post Hop requires that you press the Left Stick left, right, or away from the hoop and then tap X.  The fake is just done by moving the Right Stick in any direction and then quickly releasing it. There are a bunch of post shots that can be taken with the shot stick as well.

Post Moves NBA 2K19

  • Post Hook – Right Stick Up Left or Up Right
  • Post Fade – Right Stick Down Left or Down Right
  • Post Layup – Right Stick Up Left or Up Right while moving toward hoop with Left Stick
  • Post Shimmy – Right Trigger with Right Stick down
  • Post Shimmy Hook – Right Trigger with Right Stick Up
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NBA 2K19 How to Face Scan https://attackofthefanboy.com/games/nba-2k19-how-to-face-scan/ https://attackofthefanboy.com/games/nba-2k19-how-to-face-scan/#respond Fri, 14 Sep 2018 01:52:24 +0000 https://attackofthefanboy.com/?p=711131 Being able to slap your ugly mug on your created player is one of the coolest features about NBA 2K19.  Unfortunately, there is much information on the feature within the game itself.  So here’s what you’ll need to import your face into NBA 2K19. First you’re going to need the My2K19 App for mobile devices.  Once you’re in the app, it’s going to give you the option to scan your face right away.  Just select this option and then you’ll be prompted to pick the service that you’re playing the game on, whether that’s Xbox Live, PlayStation Network, Nintendo Switch Online, or on Steam.  You’ll then need to login with that account to make the scanned face available to use. Now’s for the tricky part as you want to get a good picture for your player.  You’re going to use the tool within the app to take the picture but you’re going to need sufficient lighting and the ability to move your head back and forth so the app can scan your face.  Once it’s got a good picture it will spit out a model for you and then you can choose whether or not you want to use it or try again.  Sometimes it will also warn you that an error has occurred and that you should try again.  If that’s the case just try it again until you’ve got a good image. Once both you and the app are satisfied it will then upload the images to your profile.  Once they’ve been upload you can check out your character on your My Career game mode.  You may need to restart your game for the changes to be applied to your player in My Career or your avatar in the game. If you’re creating a brand new My Player, you’ll want to have the pictures ready before you do your head selection on your player.  At the bottom of the head selection screen which gives you a bunch of different pre-made heads to choose from you’ll see an option press X to scan your face.  At which point the game will look for saved data from the My 2K19 App.  If you’ve got face scan data uploaded, you’ll be able to switch the head by clicking on the face scan square in the menu.

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NBA 2K19 How to Double Team https://attackofthefanboy.com/games/nba-2k19-how-to-double-team/ https://attackofthefanboy.com/games/nba-2k19-how-to-double-team/#respond Fri, 14 Sep 2018 00:52:34 +0000 https://attackofthefanboy.com/?p=711128 Double teaming a player is the best way to try and stop them from scoring in real basketball.  Double team in NBA 2K19 is an equally viable strategy if you want to try and stop someone from scoring.  Calling for a double team in NBA 2K19 will call another defender to the one that you are defending with a player.

How to Call for Double Team NBA 2K19

  • Hold LB Button (Xbox)
  • Hold L1 Button (PlayStation)

This can be done by pressing and holding the LB Button (Xbox) or L1 Button (PlayStation). Once you press and hold the button while on defense a player that you are not controlling will come to help you defend the player who has the ball. It should be noted that when calling for a double team you will leave another person open, sometimes for an easy basket at the hoop or for an uncontested shot.  Double Team in NBA 2K19 should be used when there is a good opportunity to trap the offensive player and potentially steal the ball.

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NBA 2K19 How to Dunk https://attackofthefanboy.com/games/nba-2k19-how-to-dunk/ https://attackofthefanboy.com/games/nba-2k19-how-to-dunk/#respond Fri, 14 Sep 2018 00:25:13 +0000 https://attackofthefanboy.com/?p=711118 Dunking in NBA 2K19 is not as easy as it sounds.  After all, this isn’t NBA Jam we’re playing these days.  NBA 2K19 is more simulation oriented than ever before, so dunking isn’t as easy as just pressing a button.  However, dunking in NBA 2K19 can be pretty common place once you know what you need to do. There are numerous types of dunks in NBA 2K19 and each of them require different inputs on the controller.  Your best chance to get a dunk in NBA 2K19 is to have a player with a high stats for the move.  Your second best chance to get a dunk in NBA 2K19 is to be driving towards the basket. If you’ve got these two things, you can then use these controls to do different types of dunks in NBA 2K19.

2-Hand Dunk

Press RT (Xbox), R2 (PlayStation) + Hold Up on Right Stick while driving to hoop.

Flashy Dunk

Press RT (Xbox), R2 (PlayStation) + Hold Down on Right Stick

Dunk with Different Hands

Press RT (Xbox), R2 (PlayStation) + Hold Right Stick Left or Right to switch between dominant and off hands. Alot of things come into play when trying to dunk in NBA 2K19.  You have player stamina to deal with, as well as whether a player has the given attributes to do a dunk and whether the player has a path to the basket as well.

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NBA 2K19 How to Alley Oop https://attackofthefanboy.com/games/nba-2k19-how-to-alley-oop/ https://attackofthefanboy.com/games/nba-2k19-how-to-alley-oop/#respond Fri, 14 Sep 2018 00:08:22 +0000 https://attackofthefanboy.com/?p=711146 The Alley Oop is one of the best moves in basketball.  Setting up a successful alley-oop in NBA 2K19 takes a couple of different things as well as input from the player to make it happen.  First things first, the alley-oop should only be used when the situation calls for it, otherwise you might just end up throwing the ball away and getting a turnover.

How to Alley-Oop in NBA 2K19

  • Double tap Y Button (Xbox)
  • Double tap Triangle Button (PlayStation)

If you’ve got a team mate that is moving towards the basket or near the basket, you can double tap Y button to throw an alley-oop in NBA 2K19.  It’s the same system as previous years so you’ll pretty much need to have a clear lane to throw and catch the ball to make it a success. There are some options as to where you are throwing the ball.  You’ll need to use the Left Stick in the direction of the player that you want to receive the pass.  Or, you can press the Left Stick towards the hoop to throw an alley oop to yourself. The best times to use an alley oop are in 2 on 1 fast break situations or situations where a player is cutting toward the basket without a defender near him.  Once you’ve got one of these situations, you can just double tap Y and use the Left Stick to direct the alley-oop.

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NBA 2K – How to Flop https://attackofthefanboy.com/games/nba-2k19-how-to-flop/ https://attackofthefanboy.com/games/nba-2k19-how-to-flop/#respond Thu, 13 Sep 2018 23:54:15 +0000 https://attackofthefanboy.com/?p=711143 Flopping isn’t one of the most effective basketball moves, but it’s a real thing in the NBA so NBA 2K19 features it as well.  Players can actually press a button to flop on the ground whether close to players or not.

How to Flop in NBA 2K19

  • Press B Button Twice (Xbox)
  • Press Circle Button Twice (PlayStation)

Flopping in NBA 2K19 is pretty easy to do.  Simply double tap the B button to flop to your heart’s content. Flopping will instantly send your player falling to the ground and it does take a few seconds to recover from flopping so it’s not a very good strategy to implement. Flopping can also be used when pressing the B button to attempt to take a charge.  Just hold the B button to take a charge and then double tap to fall backwards when an opponent is coming towards you.  We’ve yet to get this to translate into a charging call but if you’re going to try and take the charge you might as well sell it.

Flop Controls NBA 2K19

Flopping in NBA 2K19 Can be done by pressing the B Button (Xbox), Circle Button (PlayStation).

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NBA 2K – How to Call for a Pick https://attackofthefanboy.com/games/nba-2k19-how-to-call-for-a-pick/ https://attackofthefanboy.com/games/nba-2k19-how-to-call-for-a-pick/#respond Thu, 13 Sep 2018 23:40:39 +0000 https://attackofthefanboy.com/?p=711144 Calling picks is one of the most essential parts of basketball.  In NBA 2K19, calling for picks can allow you to get free for open jump shots or open a clear path to the basket for a lay-up or dunk.  Picks in NBA 2K19 function pretty similarly as they have in previous games.

How to Call for Pick NBA 2K19

  • Hold the LB Button (Xbox)
  • Hold the L1 Button (PlayStation)

With control of the ball handler, you will hold the LB Button (Xbox), L1 (PlayStation) button to call for a pick.  Once the pick is set you can decide what to do from there. After you’ve called for the pick you can press the Left Thumbstick in to select which side you would like the pick to be set.  You can also select which way that you want the picker to go afterward by selecting either Pick and Roll or Pick and Fade by pressing the RB button (Xbox), R1 button (PlayStation). The Pick and Roll will have the player rolling off of the pick to the basket.  A pick and fade will have the picking player fading away from the basket. Use the pick to get free from a defender in a variety of situations or use the play to try and get a defensive mismatch where a bigger player is matched up with a smaller player.

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NBA 2K19 How to Restart The Prelude https://attackofthefanboy.com/games/nba-2k19-how-to-restart-the-prelude/ https://attackofthefanboy.com/games/nba-2k19-how-to-restart-the-prelude/#respond Thu, 13 Sep 2018 22:52:30 +0000 https://attackofthefanboy.com/?p=711107 Before you jump into the My Career mode in NBA 2K19 you’ll play through a story mode for the game called The Prelude.  In this mode your character, the main character charts a different path to the NBA which takes him from Chine to the NBA D-League, to the pros. This story mode features a number of different choices and possibilities that will have you landing on a number of different NBA teams at its conclusion.  You’ll also earn VC (Virtual Currency) to improve your player by completing different challenges.  It’s understandable that you might want to restart the Prelude in NBA 2K19, but unfortunately that is not possible. The Prelude cannot be restarted because the mode was designed to be played only once and it’s on a console level.  So your gamertag or PSN ID can only play through The Prelude one time. Deleting your save data does not allow you to restart The Prelude. Unfortunately, if you were coming looking for a way to restart it, it’s just not possible with the demo. Once you own NBA 2K19 you can replay this story based content by starting a new save.  With this new save you can then create an entirely new player and take them through the events of The Prelude again and perhaps get a different outcome the second time around.

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How to Deploy Wingsuit in Call of Duty Blackout Battle Royale https://attackofthefanboy.com/games/how-to-deploy-wingsuit-in-blackout-battle-royale/ https://attackofthefanboy.com/games/how-to-deploy-wingsuit-in-blackout-battle-royale/#respond Wed, 12 Sep 2018 22:54:59 +0000 https://attackofthefanboy.com/?p=711051 You’ll be using the Wingsuit at least once in every match of Blackout Battle Royale.  When you’re jumping out of the helicopter you’ll need to use it to make it to the ground, but you can also use it during a match if you’re jumping off of a high building or structure. To re-deploy the Wingsuit in Blackout, you’ll need to use the jump button and then the wingsuit will deploy automatically.  Doing this will allow you to jump from some structures without taking fall damage.  Not all buildings can be jumped from with the Wingsuit to break your fall. Press the X Button (PlayStation 4) or A Button (Xbox One) to first jump then the Wingsuit is deployed to base jump in-game.  Places where you can definitely use the Wingsuit to break your fall on a high jump include the Construction Site, Turbine, and other locations. You can also deploy the Wingsuit if you need to abandon the helicopter, but the item will automatically deploy if you choose to exit the helicopter when at high altitude.

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Shadow of The Tomb Raider: How Long to Beat https://attackofthefanboy.com/games/shadow-of-the-tomb-raider-how-long-to-beat/ https://attackofthefanboy.com/games/shadow-of-the-tomb-raider-how-long-to-beat/#respond Tue, 11 Sep 2018 16:46:02 +0000 https://attackofthefanboy.com/?p=710988 Shadow of the Tomb Raider is another big adventure game that takes players on an adventure with Lara Croft.  It’s got a bunch of different content in it, including a main story mode, side missions, as well as challenge tombs and other open world content to explore.  If you’re looking to beat Shadow of the Tomb Raider and don’t care about side missions or challenge tombs, Shadow of the Tomb Raider will take you around 10-12 hours to complete. Like most games, this can vary depending on the player.  Since the side missions and challenge tombs are relatively easy to stumble across while playing the game you may end up playing through them regardless and this can add to your playtime.  Our exact playtime with all of story and a few of the side activities was 13.5 hours.  If you do focus on just the story content, you could see yourself beating the game in less time than that. If you do a small amount of the side missions or challenge tombs, you could see your run time for the game clocking in at close to 13-15 hours.  If you’re trying to collect and see everything in Shadow of the Tomb Raider you could be looking at 20+ hours to see everything. It will come down to what you want to get out of Shadow of the Tomb Raider.  Our suggested optimal playthrough would be playing the main story path and checking out the side mission and challenge tomb content to see if its something that you like.

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How to Switch to Solo, Quads, or Duos in Call of Duty Blackout Battle Royale https://attackofthefanboy.com/games/how-to-switch-to-solo-quads-or-duos-in-blackout-battle-royale/ https://attackofthefanboy.com/games/how-to-switch-to-solo-quads-or-duos-in-blackout-battle-royale/#respond Mon, 10 Sep 2018 20:46:23 +0000 https://attackofthefanboy.com/?p=710935 Blackout Battle Royale lets players play in groups of four (Quads), groups of two (Duos), or Solo.  While the game will dump you into Quads automatically with a fill slots enabled, you can play Solo or in Duos by accessing the menu if you know where to look. Just hover the game’s cursor Over the picture of the map on the Blackout main multiplayer screen and press the X Button (PlayStation 4) or A Button (Xbox One).  This will open up a new menu that allows you to select either Quads, Duos, or Solo.  Each of these different game modes supports up to 80 players. Squads and Duos will give you the option to Fill Squad in the option box below the map box.  Once you’ve got Solo (or whatever game mode you want) you can then go ahead and deploy.  At this point you’ll wingsuit down into a holding area while the rest of 80 players populate the lobby.  Once the room is filled you will see a brief countdown and then you must use your wingsuit to hit a destination and start collecting loot.

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Spider-Man PS4 How to Beat Rhino and Scorpion Boss Fight https://attackofthefanboy.com/games/spider-man-ps4-how-to-beat-rhino-and-scorpion-boss-fight/ https://attackofthefanboy.com/games/spider-man-ps4-how-to-beat-rhino-and-scorpion-boss-fight/#respond Sat, 08 Sep 2018 18:08:51 +0000 https://attackofthefanboy.com/?p=710737 In Spider-Man PS4 players will need to track down the Sinister Six, a group of villains that include some of the most dangerous foes of Peter Parker.  Worse yet, as you push towards the end-game for Spider-Man on PS4 boss fights in the game will be two on one.  One of the most challenging boss fights in Spider-Man PS4 is the one where Spider-Man faces off against Rhino and Scorpion in an smaller area with a bunch of cargo containers. Each enemy has their own unique moves that you’ll need to look out for in the battle.  Rhino uses a charging and slamming attack, but he’s a little bit slower.  Scorpion will hurl poison projectiles at you while jumping from box to box before moving in for a multi-hit attack. The trick here is trying to isolate each character and take them out while avoiding the other character’s attack.  There isn’t a right way to do things here, but we found it much easier to take out Scorpion first because of his ability to hit you from long range. So assuming you start with Scorpion, you can use your web swinging ability to get close to him.  Once you’re close you can move in for an attack.  During this process you’re going to want to make sure that Rhino isn’t charging up for an attack while you aren’t looking.  You’re going to be wanting to use the circle button to dodge Scorpion’s attacks during this fight.  Use it often to keep moving out of the way.  Once his attacks are finished just keep hitting him until he’s down.  You’ll be able to get a few hits in before you’ll need to start dodging and swinging again. Once Scorpion is down, it’s pretty easy to take out Rhino.  The only way that you can damage Rhino is by stunning him with environmental objects.  You’ll need to use the Web pulling mechanic by pressing R1 and L1 on boxes in the area or cranes.  Look for the outlines on the ground as markers to stand and then entice Rhino to charge you.  Once he’s in the zone, you’ll want to use R1 and L1 to pull the box or crane on top of him to stun him.  Once you’ve got him stunned it’s time to pounce.  Get your hits in quick and then back-off to do it again. A couple of rounds of this and you’ll have both Scorpion and Rhino defeated.  If you need a visual guide for this fight, check out our playthrough of the boss fight below.

Rhino & Scorpion vs. Spider-Man

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