Recently, EA set the morality bar lower than we ever expected when Kerry Hopkins, VP of EA’s legal and government affairs, defended the use of loot boxes to the UK Parliament’s Digital, Culture, Media, and Sports Committee. Hopkins stated that "it’s like many other products that people enjoy in a healthy way, and like the element of surpri
In gaming, "flanking" describes the process of using the terrain to exploit an enemy blindspot. Frequently, in Apex, this means traveling the perimeter of the circle to reach the opponent rather than taking a direct p
As a result, many are now wondering if Respawn Entertainment is solely responsible for the Iron Crate Pack controversy, or if they are being heavily leaned upon by EA to adopt the model they have used in their ga
There’s a reason players call her "Wifeline." Ajay Che is sarcastic and tough, but she’s also a compassionate and caring person. Her choice to be a medic proves she has a good heart. Pair that with a unique sense of style and her musical talents and she’s a total ca
The game differed from other Battle Royale titles in that players were grouped into squads of three, with diverse classes that demand strategy and careful consideration of playstyle, and weapons that were far more accurate than in other games. As a free-to-play game, Apex Legends looked as though it would skyrocket to the top and remain th
In most FPS games — and in battle royale-style games in particular — players who have the high ground have serious advantages. High ground positioning makes it easier to spot enemies, to block their shots using the jutting edge of the terrain and to more easily get headshots against oppone
The mobile platform is it’s own monster to deal with, "the controls were the first thing we tackled, obviously, because its how you enjoy the game," Côté describes, "The team really nailed it, it’s simple, it works. We had a bit of an edge because the game was always designed to be a two-button game. Ideally it was played on a controller, and the early prototypes were two shoulder buttons and the thumb sticks, and that was
One of the problems with competing against Fortnite is that players expect similar value for their consumer dollar. While the game is free-to-play, many players spend on cosmetic items to support the develo
According to this logic, loot boxes are beloved for the surprise mechanics they provide, and not for the items within. It is this kind of ridiculous spin that drives consumers away, but EA does not seem capable of learning their lesson on the matter, or, rather, they choose to ignore the calls for cha
However, this appears not to be true. A recent player satisfaction sent in-game asked several questions, and the goal was to gather information about how players would feel about blending PC and consoles users together, and how important cross-progression would be for t
Second, the drone takes a bit to ramp up to speed from a dead halt. It's extremely vulnerable to enemy fire, so you want to be sure to keep its momentum when navigating hostile situations. Lastly, you, yourself are standing still and extremely vulnerable while piloting the drone, so make sure to only use it from covered or hidden positi
For now, the future of Dead by Daylight looks bright, and the passion of its game director PS5 trophy guide can only bring positive developments in the future. Now we wait to see if Oni is our next killer, or something new and twisted in betw
Finally, the pricing of the mobile version will be different because the ecosystem is so unique compared to other platforms, "So, on mobile we are free-to-play. You start with a small offering, 2 killers and 3 survivors and if you want to buy everything to get to what people have when they buy the $20 game, you’ll pay about $20, in the end it’ll be the same offering, but distributed slightly different on mobi
When asked about this or franchises that seems impossible to implement, Côté states, "That’s a tough one, because the ones that I really want in are possible, but, the Xenomorph and even the Predator are really on that line, just past the line for use, but others would argue that they would be fine within the Dead by Daylight world, and that’s a long debate." There is no doubt that some would argue in favor of such a character, but one would expect Dead by Daylight to stick to more traditional, horror-based properties rather than mixing with too much science fict
If a team has circle advantage in a later phase of the game, there’s rarely a reason to try to take on a high-ground opponent. Because the circle’s closure will require them to have to drop down and push toward the circle anyway, fighting them when they’re on more level terrain is the way to go. If an opposing team waits until the circle is closing to move from the high ground position, this is a great time for a Bangalore’s or a Gibraltar to use their ultimate. This can provide a major impediment as the team must now face a barrage of damage within the circle or risk getting caught in the area outside the circle, which rapidly depletes players’ hea