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The Falling Guillotine sword first appeared in Destiny 2 during the Season of Arrivals. It’s a descendant of the Dark Drinker exotic sword from the original Destiny and has become very popular in the Destiny community.

Now that the sword is back with new perks in the Into the Light update, there’s a lot of excitement around it again. You can get different rolls on this sword depending on whether you want to have fun with it or use it for tough missions.

For PvP (Player vs. Player) and PvE (Player vs. Environment) activities, there are specific god rolls (perfect combinations of perks) you’ll want when farming for the Falling Guillotine in the Onslaught activity.

PvE God Roll:

• Column 3: Vorpal Weapon
• Column 4: Bait and Switch

In PvE (against computer-controlled enemies), having Vorpal Weapon and Bait and Switch is really valuable. Vorpal Weapon increases damage against bosses and tough enemies. Bait and Switch boosts damage after swapping to this sword, which is great for high-end content where you need extra firepower.

PvP God Roll:

• Column 3: Vorpal Weapon
• Column 4: Eager Edge

In PvP matches (against other players), Eager Edge helps you move faster when using the sword. Vorpal Weapon is effective against enemy players in certain situations, like when they’re using defensive abilities or super abilities.

Swords are generally not the best choice for PvP, but with this god roll, you can make the Falling Guillotine work well in those situations.

Remember, these god rolls are the ideal combinations of perks for maximizing the effectiveness of the Falling Guillotine sword in different game modes

Ubisoft’s upcoming open-world game, Star Wars Outlaws, breaks away from a common tradition seen in their games: climbing towers to reveal parts of the map.

According to Brian Shea from Game Informer, the creative director of Star Wars Outlaws, Julian Gerighty, confirmed that there won’t be any towers to climb in the game to unlock areas of the map.

Regarding Star Wars Outlaws, I did directly ask the creative director if there are towers you climb in the open world to unlock the map. He said there are not.

— Brian Shea (@BrianPShea) April 11, 2024

Instead of using binoculars or other devices to uncover the map, players will explore naturally. As you move around and discover new places, the fog covering the map will gradually lift.

Climbing towers has been a popular activity in many games like Ubisoft’s titles Grow Home and Grow Up. However, relying on towers as a repetitive way to interact with a game world can feel artificial and predictable.

Star Wars Outlaws aims to provide a more immersive and natural experience. The developers want players to feel complete freedom in how they approach the game, moving away from typical open-world game mechanics like repetitive tower climbing.

The game’s focus is not just on combat, which goes beyond simple cover-based shooting. Star Wars Outlaws seems to be paying attention to important details, avoiding the trap of becoming a never-ending RPG filled with countless collectibles and unnecessary gameplay hours.

In summary, Star Wars Outlaws promises a fresh take on open-world gaming without relying on tired tropes like climbing towers to uncover the map, offering players a more dynamic and engaging experience in the Star Wars universe.

The first look at Sonic the Hedgehog 3 was shown at a special event called CinemaCon 2024. This sneak peek gave fans an idea of what to expect from the new movie.

In the footage, we see Jim Carrey’s character, Doctor Robotnik, feeling sorry for himself after losing in the last movie. He’s gained a lot of weight, similar to his video game look. He talks about having great power before and now just eating a lot.

The House of Echidnas shall rise. From the world of Sonic the Hedgehog, #Knuckles premieres April 26 on #ParamountPlus. pic.twitter.com/bpNGF6uaZ3

— Sonic the Hedgehog (@SonicMovie) April 12, 2024

Another character named Agent Stone talks to Robotnik about a discovery related to Shadow, which excites Robotnik.

The rest of the footage features Sonic, Tails, and Knuckles facing off against Shadow. The teaser suggests that Robotnik and Sonic will team up to deal with Shadow.

We still don’t know who will be voicing Shadow, who is a popular character from the Sonic games.

Toby Ascher, one of the producers, compared the upcoming Sonic 3 to big Marvel movies like the Avengers. He mentioned that a Knuckles TV series will tie into the events of Sonic 3, suggesting more exciting things are coming for Sonic fans.

Blizzard Entertainment is bringing back a special event called World of Warcraft Remix: Mists of Pandaria. This event will be part of the upcoming Patch 10.2.7 update coming in Spring 2024.

Patch 10.2.7 and WoW Remix: Mists of Pandaria is now on the PTR!

Learn more: https://t.co/OkiC5aCgzB pic.twitter.com/ASX1QG4Dfw

— World of Warcraft (@Warcraft) April 10, 2024

During this event, players can experience the entire Mists of Pandaria expansion by creating new characters and leveling up faster, reaching Lv. 70 in no time. You’ll also have the chance to earn unique cosmetics while playing.

On April 9, 2024, Blizzard Entertainment announced that World of Warcraft Classic: Cataclysm will launch on May 20, 2024.

Then, on April 10, 2024, Blizzard announced that Patch 10.2.7 for World of Warcraft will include the WoW Remix: Mists of Pandaria event. This special event lets you relive the Mists of Pandaria expansion content with new characters starting at Lv. 10 and leveling up quickly to Lv. 70.

During WoW Remix: Mists of Pandaria, you can collect powerful gear and cool cosmetic rewards for your future adventures. Visit the official World of Warcraft website for all the details about this exciting event.

The new Mortal Kombat 1 trailer featuring Ermac and Mavado revealed that Ermac will be playable starting on April 16 for those with early access, and on April 23 for everyone else. The trailer showed us how Ermac will fight in the game.

Now, NetherRealm Studios has shared a new screenshot of Ermac on their Mortal Kombat Twitter. In the screenshot, Ermac is doing an uppercut against Liu Kang. Instead of using a closed fist for the uppercut, Ermac’s palm is open wide, and green energies are coming from his hand.

This specific attack wasn’t shown in the trailer, so it’s a new move we’re seeing now. Uppercuts like this one are not often used in competitive play, but they can be helpful against certain moves from opponents.

If you’re excited to play as Ermac, get ready for some unique fighting styles and special moves coming soon in Mortal Kombat 1!

If you want to know more about Mortal Kombat 1, you can also read these articles:

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Blizzard is changing things up in Overwatch 2 with a new mode called Mirrorwatch for season 10. This mode flips the roles of heroes and villains, turning good characters into bad ones and bad ones into good ones.

For example, you’ll see heroes like Widowmaker and Doomfist acting as good guys, while Reinhardt and Tracer take on villainous roles. It’s not just about looks—these characters will also have new abilities that match their new alignments.

Season 10: Venture Forth is going to ROCK 🪨✨

⛏️ New Hero: Venture (Unlocked for all!)
🔄 Mirror Universe themed Battle Pass
🔥 Unlock Select Previous Mythic Skins
⚔️ Clash Game Mode Trial

Dig into all these and more when Season 10 launches April 16 💥 pic.twitter.com/zZfiQQTZOO

— Overwatch (@PlayOverwatch) April 11, 2024

For instance, Doomfist now uses a shield like Reinhardt to protect teammates, and an evil version of Mercy can shoot projectiles from her healing staff.

This season introduces a special mythic skin called Vengeance Mercy, inspired by the evil side of Mercy. There are also other cool skins for characters like Ana, Baptiste, Sojourn, and Symmetra reflecting this role-swapping theme.

In addition, a collaboration skin with Porsche for D.Va is on the way. Season 10 of Overwatch 2 starts on April 16 and includes the new hero Venture. The Mirrorwatch mode will be available from April 23 to May 16. Get ready for some exciting twists and new challenges in the game!

Attention all Helldivers 2 players! There’s a new update called the Democratic Detonation Warbond available now, but there’s more to it than just that. The game’s developer, Arrowhead, has quietly introduced new ship modules for players.

While the Warbond is nice for premium players, you should check out these new Ship Module upgrades. There are six of them, but getting them will require some serious effort.

SUPER DESTROYER FLEET UPGRADE
In response to increased enemy threat, Helldivers are now authorized to requisition Level 4 Modules for all Super Destroyer systems. pic.twitter.com/6GMgAum2xu

— HELLDIVERS™ 2 (@helldivers2) April 11, 2024

For example, the ‘Atmospheric Monitoring’ upgrade helps with targeting bad weather for certain attacks, but it costs a lot: 200 Samples, 150 Rare Samples, 15 Super Samples, and 25,000 Credits. That’s a hefty amount of Samples!

Similarly, the ‘Enhanced Combustion’ module, which boosts fire damage from certain attacks by 15%, also costs the same. All these new modules have similar costs, give or take a few Samples, Super Samples, or Credits.

One module, like the ‘XXL Weapons Bay’, costs fewer Samples, while another, ‘Blast Absorption’, which reduces damage from explosions for certain units, costs a bit more in Super Samples.

There’s also a module called ‘Circuit Expansion’ that’s great for fans of the Arc Thrower weapon, as it makes lightning jump to more enemies. And don’t forget ‘Superior Packing Methodology’, which gives you more ammo in Resupply Packages.

These upgrades are coming just in time, as players are fighting off a big invasion in the game. These new modules will make your weapons and abilities even stronger against the invading forces. Happy hunting, Helldivers!

Hot news! Fallout 4 is getting a big update soon, starting on April 25th. This update was first announced back in 2022 by Bethesda, the company behind Fallout. Originally, it was meant to come out in 2023, but it got delayed until 2024.

The update is a major one. It’s designed to make Fallout 4 look even better and play smoother, especially on newer game consoles like PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S. It will also work on older consoles and PCs.

Thank you for your patience with us as we work on the Fallout 4 next-gen update. We know you’re excited, and so are we! But we need a bit more time and look forward to an exciting return to the Commonwealth in 2024.

— Fallout (@Fallout) December 13, 2023

For PC players, the update will bring support for wider screens and fix some quests and tools. They’re also fixing bugs and making the game more stable, especially for players using Japanese and Chinese languages.

The update will also add new things to the game through the Creation Club, like Enclave-themed items such as weapon and armor skins. There will be a new quest called “Echoes of the Past” where players have to stop the Enclave, a powerful group from previous Fallout games, from taking over the Commonwealth.

This update looks exciting for Fallout fans, especially with new content and fixes coming after all this time.

Ubisoft’s online-only racing game, The Crew, became unplayable on April 1. Some players are upset because they claim Ubisoft went further by removing their access to the game from their Ubisoft Connect accounts. This means they can no longer play the game they bought with their own money.

To understand this situation better, we need to know that The Crew is a game that requires online servers to work. These servers were shut down on April 1, and the game was also removed from online stores. This means even if players still had the game on their devices, they couldn’t play it anymore.

I’m getting reports that people are having The Crew revoked on people’s accounts on Ubisoft Connect. I’m not sure that even matters since they made it inoperable anyway, but many in Europe seem to think this is illegal. Maybe, doesn’t change our plans either way, can only help.

— Accursed Farms (@accursedfarms) April 11, 2024

The impact of Ubisoft’s action mainly affects the original version of The Crew. The sequels, The Crew 2 and The Crew Motorfest are still playable.

When Ubisoft announced the server shutdown, they offered refunds to players who had recently bought The Crew. However, because the game has been around for about ten years, most players didn’t qualify for this refund. Some players were planning to create private servers to continue playing, but now that option is gone.

This situation brings attention to a bigger issue about buying digital games. When we buy games online, we might think we own them, but the truth is we don’t own anything. Game companies like Ubisoft have terms of service that explain this.

The director of subscriptions at Ubisoft even said players will get used to not owning their games, but many people still find it unsettling that something they paid for can vanish so easily, even if it’s becoming common practice in the gaming industry.

Prince of Persia fans have a lot to be excited about this year! First, we got Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown, a game people liked. Now, Ubisoft announced another one: The Rogue Prince of Persia, made with Evil Empire, the folks behind Dead Cells. It’s coming to Steam on May 14 in early access.

This game is like Dead Cells—it’s a side-scrolling roguelite. You control the Prince of Persia, who can come back to life after dying, thanks to a special gadget. The idea is to keep trying, dying, and getting better with upgrades. It’s a popular style of game that many people enjoy.

Even though it looks similar to Dead Cells, the moves and skills are all from Prince of Persia. You can do things like wall running and other cool acrobatics in randomly generated levels. The game has beautiful landscapes inspired by Persian architecture.

You get to pick different weapons like daggers, spears, swords, and axes, along with secondary gear like bows and grappling hooks. Each playthrough is unique. Ubisoft plans to update the game based on player feedback, adding new stuff like levels, bosses, and weapons.

The Rogue Prince of Persia was announced at a showcase for indie games. Evil Empire, the developer, isn’t big like Ubisoft, but they’ve worked on other famous games like Dead Cells with a Castlevania twist.