Angelika Bivens

Wattson is sweet, silly and super smart. In fact, she might just be the smartest woman in the Frontier — she did master quantum laser mechanics to create the Ring, after all. A charming engineer who’s friendly, calm and sciency but not Caustic-level mad? A chance to kiss her would be… _ electrifying His last name Nox is a clever play on NOx which is a noun for oxides of nitrogen, more specifically as pollutants in the atmosphere. As someone who relies on toxic fumes to overcome his enemies, it's a great way to tie-in his defining characteristics back into his n 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 Wraith may be a bit of a trope when it comes to the world of science fiction storytelling. She's the girl with no memories who was experimented on in a lab and now has incredible powers. This type of character most recently became popular as Eleven in the Netflix original show Stranger Things. The added dimension of Wraith being able to traverse this thing called the void and can hear voices makes her unique in her way. She may not be Eleven, but Wraith may save the world one It probably sounds strange to add this horror classic to the list, but if done properly it could make for an interesting DLC. The map could be the swamp with the Bates Motel in the center of it. The Survivor could be Caroline who could use her tranquilizers to slow down or stun the Kil In Apex Legends Mirage is the Bugs Bunny of the group. His joking personality and willingness to always have a good time is praised and welcomed by several people. It also has a way of rubbing some people the wrong way and coming off as fake or disingenu It's unclear if Mirage has ever been off-planet, but it seems his ignorance to things happening on the same planet as him shows that he isn't exactly cultured or concerned with things happening outside of his immediate vicin Like his name implies, Gibraltar seems like a rock-solid partner. He’s there to protect and defend. He’s also extremely friendly and personable, with his buddies’ and his boy-toys’ best interests at he Caustic happens to not only have a unique set of abilities, but he also gets some of the coolest skins the game has to offer. The old guy's mask covers more than just his identity. Let's take a look at 10 things you didn't know about Apex Legends ' toxic one, Caus Mirage is currently 30-years-old and close to experiencing a mid-life crisis. Though he's a bit on the older side he would likely have competed at a much younger age if he knew about the Apex Games and if his mother had given him the okay to go ahead with I hope Caustic finds love someday. But "death-obsessed mad scientist" isn’t a great look on a potential kissing partner. Plus I’d hate to think how this character might smell after a day of handling NOX gas. As far as the ps5 Game previews's most kissable characters, Caustic is a no-go. But seeing him in a dapper suit and watching him smile over something other than bloodlust might change my m My parents weren’t fans of the boyfriend who was an active member of the Church of Flying Spaghetti Monster. So they’re definitely not going to like the one who claims she communicates with voices from other dimensi This recent controversy is problematic because it reeks of the manipulative practices we have seen from EA. These loot boxes are terrible for consumers, and rather than providing the items directly, encourage consumers to keep buying until they win the items they desire. These loot box mechanics are exactly what has governments up in arms as they seem to promote gambling to the target audience, which can range from underage youth to adu The Killer could be a lot of options with all the terrifying killers in various costumes and outfits across the series. But a good standout is the creepy Polite Stranger from the first with perks to disrupt generators, sneak around, and detect hidden surviv I’d love to see a softer side of this character to decide whether she’s kissable. What’s she like on her off days? Is she a whiskey drinker or does she prefer red wine? Maybe beneath that tough exterior, she’s the type who likes to go apple picking in the fall and knit crochet blankets for her friends' bab The hardest thing about building this DLC would be choosing a single character to act as Killer. Nightmare Loutermilch complete with hands and tongue, Marta with her cross and insane mumblings, Richard Trager and his scissors, The Walrider with ghost-like perks, the cannibal Frank Manera, or the romantic Eddie Gluskin would all be terrifying. In all honestly though it would have to be the juggernaut Chris Wal Mirage is from Solace, which is the planet in which the Apex Games take place. He grew up and eventually worked in Solace City as a bartender and it seems he didn't learn about the Apex Games taking place in King's Canyon until he was much ol

Every season brings with it a new competitor to the Apex Games, and the upcoming third season is no different. Crypto will be making his entrance, and, though not much is known in regards to his in-game abilities, Respawn did release an animated short giving a glimpse into Crypto's life before his evolut The skin is called Jade Tiger and takes a lot of influence from ancient Chinese antiques and armor. It is very reminiscent of the jade beetle and PS5 trophy guide the mix of green and gold makes him pop on screen. If you're looking to move undetected in King's Canyon you might want to avoid this s There was a recent issue where developers and fans got into a bit of a disagreement regarding the microtransactions in the game. Many players thought that the price attached to some of the special event cosmetics were extremely expensive, and a select few voiced it very poorly. This led to a developer becoming frustrated and calling those select few some choice words. Respawn is a developer who's great at listening and correcting their mistakes, but don't hold your breath if a new event skin costs an arm and a Most of the people who compete in the Apex Games are doing it for pride, money, or fame. Caustic on the other hand simply is in it to further experiment and test out his new toxic gasses. His ongoing belief in using living subjects has entered the ultimate game stage of needing to see how it affects hum In King's Canyon he's never going to win a sprinting or climbing competition, but, likely, he'd out trap you. He's a brilliant mind that may be a bit mad and/or psychotic, but remember that with age comes a ton of experience and knowle Often when a story is told about someone cheating death and living despite everyone thinking they perished, it was done on purpose for a specific reason. For Caustic it's unclear whether he wanted to fake his death to escape punishment for his cruel experiments, or if he simply took advantage of the opportunity at the mom Respawn has done a good job at spacing out the addition of new weapons and in exchange have added mods that make previously horrible or low-tier guns somewhat usable. Adding new guns changes the game in major ways, as it can change the learning curve of the game as players have one more gun to become familiar w In response to fan demand, Apex Legends is giving its players a Duos Mode, though only for a limited time. But not all pairs are equal. Like peanut butter and jelly or chicken and waffles, sometimes two very different things complement one another in an amazing Caustic, or as he was once known as, Alexander Maxwell Nox, was born to parents who also were known by their complete name. This means that Caustic was born to a family of wealth, pride, and/or pretens JB Blanc is the man who brought the gaseous scientist to life in Apex Legends . Along with playing the role of Caustic in Apex Legends Blanc has appeared in several other notable projects. Some of the standouts include the portrayal of Kano in Mortal Kombat 11 and a recurring role on AMC's Better Call S Along with being added to the game, Wattson was also given a skin for the second season. The skin is called Hot Rod and embraces the engineering she's so familiar with. Its design seems to be a mix of steampunk and classic car inspirations that come together to form an interesting and very cool aesthe The Razer Kraken Tournament Edition Headset goes above and beyond to fill that need. The headset is the first gaming headset to introduce THX Spatial Audio, which aims to increase players’ in-game awareness to have the upper hand on the playing field. With the Kraken, you’d have to try pretty darn hard to ignore the in-game surrounding environment. Approaching enemy footsteps come through clear as day. The audio control device that can be attached to the headset allows players to adjust game and chat audio on the fly, while also controlling the bass and THX spatial audio tog The R-301 Carbine is arguably the best gun in the game and is usually a staple in the inventory of players looking to take home a championship. It has very little recoil and simply feels the best when in a firefight or extended engagement with an enemy t I also got to try out the massive Neon X 31.5 inch gaming mouse pad. I found it to be not only the best big mouse pad I've tried, but it's also wrapped with, you guessed it, customizable RGB lights! The mousepad is 4mm thick and spill-resistant (water just pools up in little drops on it; it's pretty cool), and the stitched lighting border makes it look fancy as all get out. You can set all of these devices to match a color or set them on a strobing rainbow if you just can't get enough pretty lights in your l Very rarely can people create a character who's as unattractive as Caustic is and still manage to have him be super cool looking. The world of Apex Legends is filled with robots, voidwalkers, and soldiers, so how does a scientist focusing on gasses man

This classic game would serve as absolute nightmare fuel for Dead By Daylight as a DLC crossover. Having the map set anywhere within the Silent Hill universe would be eerie and any of the main characters would make great surviv King's Canyon definitely had its nooks and crannies for crafty players to tuck themselves into to avoid a fight or prepare an ambush, but the sheer number of hiding spots and crevices in World's Edge is almost unreal in compari The Charge Rifle is essentially a new energy-based sniper weapon that packs an incredible amount of punch. It functions a lot like the Havoc with a select-fire modification, in that it needs to "charge up" each s A sniper rifle was always a wonderful thing to have in King's Canyon, but in World's Edge, it's practically a necessity. The terrain outside of the more built-up and urbanized areas tends to be incredibly open with little cover, and a lot of the map's transition areas and choke points can be covered from a great dista Chapter 14 is not simply another release in the game, it is Behavior Interactive continuing to build their own unique world where the Entity must be appeased. Mathieu Côté described the future for the PS5 game Previews as continuing in this way, "the recipe of four chapters a year is now going to become more intensely packed, because in between each chapter we’re going to start releasing Archives. A lot of lore and exploring the backgrounds of characters and what this world Fundamentally, the game looks to be identical on mobile devices. Despite being on a phone instead of a high end PC, "on mobile, this works very well. We had to make a few small changes, for instance, we added a rear-view button on mobile, because you cannot look behind you as easily as with a mouse and keyboard or controll The key difference, however, is that during the "charge-up" period it emits a small laser that rapidly deals small amounts of damage, before dealing a big chunk with the main shot. It's an obvious telegraph, but has huge damage potential. It's excellent for counter-sniping, forcing enemies to either rapidly change positions or suffer crippling dam Cargo Bots take the place of the "flyers" that were in King's Canyon, dropping payloads of loot for those brave enough to give away their position by shooting them down. However, there's a little bit more to them that necessitates some explanat Such a take on the classic characters is by no means wholesome of family friendly, and it is exactly from there that I ask Côté if the team would consider taking the whole gang of Shaggy, Velma, Daphne, and Fred, and putting a unique Dead by Daylight spin on them as survivors. The answer was a resounding no, though not for any lack of try With a successful movie franchise and a strong tv series The Purge would make a great DLC. The setting could be any old building or neighborhood and the survivors could be a number of characters from across the storylines, though Dwayne (The Bloody Stranger) seems like a good It’s incredible this horror franchise doesn’t appear more in today’s video games. It has the right blend of gore, horrific atmosphere, and unique characters that seem like a shoe in for a DLC. Kristy Cotton would make a great survivor that fans could relate The Killer could be a lot of options with all the terrifying killers in various costumes and outfits across the series. But a good standout is the creepy Polite Stranger from the first with perks to disrupt generators, sneak around, and detect hidden surviv I first asked Côté if he was familiar with Harvey Birdman, Attorney at Law , to which he replied, "Yes, I am a huge fan!" For the unfamiliar, the animated show is a real treat to watch, and revolves around many classic Hanna-Barbera characters facing ridiculous legal woes. In an episode titled, "Shaggy Busted", Shaggy and Scooby run into trouble when an officer assumes that they are high on drugs, working the hippie vibe of the characters, and the gang needs to plead their innocence in co When considering the improvements that can be made to the game outside of updates and additional content, Côté described how it would be the leaderboards and ranked system that might receive attention in the future, "[the leaderboards] is something we put in early on and we’ve revised a little with emblems last year, but we feel like there is quite a lot of work left to do there. So that might be the next thing, but it’s tough to say, there is a few others really good idea we might decide to expand 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

Shadowfall takes Apex Legends players back to Kings Canyon with a twisted new take on battle royale. This limited-time mode is more complicated than the PS5 Game comparison's regular battle royale mode. Here are some tactical tips to succeed in Shadowf In the last few rings of the game, it’s especially important to keep an eye on the location of each upcoming circle. Players who know the map well can anticipate endgame situations that provide opportunities for both high-ground and low-ground positioning. Players who want to win should aim to do everything they can to take out their opponents before this happens, even if this means pushing the fight from a lower le The southern portion of the map in World's Edge is dotted with locations that host flows of lava, and yes, they will do damage if you decide to stand around in them. They aren't instantly lethal, however, and do surprisingly small amounts of damage over t King's Canyon had a few select locales that were heavily preferred for squads looking to get a cautious, quiet start, allowing them to loot up for the battles ahead. Swamps and Slum Lakes are the best examples to be Since it is known that Wraith is from the same planet where the events of Titanfall 2 occurred there's a strong chance that she was in-fact a pilot and fought in the war. This would only add more layers to her story and means she may have been a prisoner of war that turned into a lab experim Frequently, near the end of the game, there’s no good way for a low-ground player to match an opposing team’s high ground position. This may be because the final circle formation leaves no way to match the opponent’s position without venturing into a high-damage storm, or that any means to reach the opponent is heavily guar If possible, coordinate with squadmates to make sure team members don’t arrive to fight the opposing squad one by one, making each player an easy target for a series of consecutive 3v1s, all in the opposing team’s favor. Teams will often have a player standing lookout to spot teammates from specific directions, and sometimes players throw traps if they know the terrain has limited access points, such as a Wattson fence at the end of the zip line that gets a character to the mountain area. Anticipate this, and be prepared to engage in zip line hopping tactics or try to use the traps the squad’s advantage. For instance, a team member playing as Caustic is immune to the damage effects of enemy Caustic gas traps and can still see players through them, so a player playing as Caustic can set off the enemy trap and leverage the low visibility to their advant There are no Supply Ships to be found and fought over in World's Edge, but they've been replaced with a cool new Supply Train that loops around the map. Landing on the train is a bit more challenging, but every bit as dangerous and chaotic as a Supply Ship land The rescue ship countdown begins the moment there are 10 Legends left in the game. By taking out other Legends early, players can ensure they have a large radius to get to the rescue ship when it arrives. A bigger play area provides fewer opportunities for Shadow Legends to spot still-alive Legends as they maneuver toward the s He concluded by stating that there is some room to experiment, but only because of the hard work put into creating what the game is today, "I think we could potentially push the boundaries of what can fit in DBD , to a certain extent, we’ve created something that is powerful enough to withstand a bit of stretchi Wraith hails from a planet called Typhon. The name may sound familiar as it was the primary location for the single-player campaign of Titanfall 2 . It was a research outpost planet and was subject to an attack by the Frontier Militia. If you're familiar with the events of Titanfall 2 then you know that Typhon doesn't have a happy ending. The planet is totally destroyed by the time the war is finished. Even if Wraith wanted to find the people from her past, it may now be logistically impossi The kind of experimentation was clear in the release of the Stranger Things chapter featuring Nancy Wheeler, Steve Harrington, and the Demogorgon. While that series leans less away from horror, Côté explained how positive the release was, "[ Stranger Things ] was by far the biggest release we’ve had in the history of Dead by Daylight , we broke out concurrent user records, and there are more people playing today than there have ever been. And with the Switch release, we just added on top of th It’s a lot of fun to move quickly, but that doesn’t mean high-speed movement is always the best idea. For instance, increased movement speed also means these characters slide faster, so it’s possible to slide right by a Legend target when attempting to melee them at full sp Even some of the more close-quarters oriented locales, like Capitol City, offer so much in the way of verticality that sniping from a rooftop perch is generally the go-to strategy. And that's completely overlooking the fact that the newest sniper weapon, the Charge Rifle, is absurdly overpowered as of right

The Charge Rifle is essentially a new energy-based sniper weapon that packs an incredible amount of punch. It functions a lot like the Havoc with a select-fire modification, in that it needs to "charge up" each s Fortunately, Wattson’s tactical allows shield regeneration and Lifeline’s health drone restores health. A duo comprised of Wattson and Lifeline means players who are willing to play somewhat defensively have a number of options on this front. Assuming they have good positions with lots of cover, they can let other teams fight it out while they peek out for kills and knocks at a distance. Wattson's ultimate ability can protect people from grenades and artillery strikes from Gibraltars and Bangalores. Additionally, opponents are often afraid to push Wattson due to her fences, which cause a small amount of damage but also slow down players, making them easy targets. This makes it difficult for enemies to rush, which can give Lifeline enough time to resurrect Wattson should she get knocked at any po That said, if a player is confident in the team’s ability to aim and critically hit its opposition, getting as high as possible and taking advantage of environmental elements such as rock formations and plants that give cover is a strong way to counter a mountaintop camper. A Kraber is the ideal weapon in this situation, but both the Longbow with the Skullpiercer and the Triple Take with the Precision Choke are effective as w Because there are so many advantages to an elevated map position, players should generally seek to have the high ground as much as possible and should have guns that work well at the right distance for the situation. There are exceptions, such as when playing as trap characters such as Caustic and Wattson, but even with those characters, many would argue that high ground advantage is superior to setting traps in enclosed spa The Further would be a great place for survivors to escape from with twisting shadows and strange interconnected rooms. For survivors Josh Lambert with some type of Astral perk that allows him to explore the map but leave his body vulnerable would be interesting or have Elise Rainier with the perk to see Killers while in their invisible forms. Either would make for powerful survivor per His Defensive Bombardment ultimate also got some love, with a full minute shaved off of its cooldown time. It also saw two seconds removed from its duration, which can be a bummer, but it can also be thrown more than thirty percent further, giving it a bit more leverage and util Right on track, Behavior Interactive has released the teaser for Chapter 14 of Dead by Daylight , titled "Cursed Legacy". Speculation is wild right now about who the next killer will be in the game, while no information has been released on if a survivor will also be coming, and what they might look like. We sat down with game director Mathieu Côté to discuss the future of Dead By Daylight , including challenges of creating the Nintendo Switch and mobile ports, the future roadmap, and the future of cross-p Having the incredibly charming and downright terrifying Hannibal Lector roaming an insane asylum or decrepit mansion would be terrifying especially if he wore his iconic face mask. Having those familiar tunes of Goldberg Variations to classical pieces would make for a chilling atmosph Perhaps there’s no real better to play as these characters except for the fact that they’re funny as a pair. One of Mirage’s voice lines has him saying, "I hope I don’t have to play with that smiling robot," before he says he’s just kidding. This is an obvious reference to Pathfinder and seems to imply they're a sort of default frenemy duo. These characters are comic relief, and their pairing seems to be conducive to a buddy comedy a la Harry and Lloyd from Dumb and Dumb While Digital Threat optics alleviate some of these issues, Bloodhound’s Tactical and Ultimate offer far more guarantees that players can understand PS5 Collectibles what's happening in these situations. The character's sonar and detection abilities each let the Bloodhound player see through smoke. This becomes a serious tactical advantage as Bangalore can use the smoke to obscure enemies’ sight, while Bloodhound can see right through this while the enemies struggle to gain their bearings. These overlapping tactics mean these two are a strong pair when playing toget 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 When considering the improvements that can be made to the game outside of updates and additional content, Côté described how it would be the leaderboards and ranked system that might receive attention in the future, "[the leaderboards] is something we put in early on and we’ve revised a little with emblems last year, but we feel like there is quite a lot of work left to do there. So that might be the next thing, but it’s tough to say, there is a few others really good idea we might decide to expand

The Charge Rifle is essentially a new energy-based sniper weapon that packs an incredible amount of punch. It functions a lot like the Havoc with a select-fire modification, in that it needs to "charge up" each s Fortunately, Wattson’s tactical allows shield regeneration and Lifeline’s health drone restores health. A duo comprised of Wattson and Lifeline means players who are willing to play somewhat defensively have a number of options on this front. Assuming they have good positions with lots of cover, they can let other teams fight it out while they peek out for kills and knocks at a distance. Wattson's ultimate ability can protect people from grenades and artillery strikes from Gibraltars and Bangalores. Additionally, opponents are often afraid to push Wattson due to her fences, which cause a small amount of damage but also slow down players, making them easy targets. This makes it difficult for enemies to rush, which can give Lifeline enough time to resurrect Wattson should she get knocked at any po That said, if a player is confident in the team’s ability to aim and critically hit its opposition, getting as high as possible and taking advantage of environmental elements such as rock formations and plants that give cover is a strong way to counter a mountaintop camper. A Kraber is the ideal weapon in this situation, but both the Longbow with the Skullpiercer and the Triple Take with the Precision Choke are effective as w Because there are so many advantages to an elevated map position, players should generally seek to have the high ground as much as possible and should have guns that work well at the right distance for the situation. There are exceptions, such as when playing as trap characters such as Caustic and Wattson, but even with those characters, many would argue that high ground advantage is superior to setting traps in enclosed spa The Further would be a great place for survivors to escape from with twisting shadows and strange interconnected rooms. For survivors Josh Lambert with some type of Astral perk that allows him to explore the map but leave his body vulnerable would be interesting or have Elise Rainier with the perk to see Killers while in their invisible forms. Either would make for powerful survivor per His Defensive Bombardment ultimate also got some love, with a full minute shaved off of its cooldown time. It also saw two seconds removed from its duration, which can be a bummer, but it can also be thrown more than thirty percent further, giving it a bit more leverage and util Right on track, Behavior Interactive has released the teaser for Chapter 14 of Dead by Daylight , titled "Cursed Legacy". Speculation is wild right now about who the next killer will be in the game, while no information has been released on if a survivor will also be coming, and what they might look like. We sat down with game director Mathieu Côté to discuss the future of Dead By Daylight , including challenges of creating the Nintendo Switch and mobile ports, the future roadmap, and the future of cross-p Having the incredibly charming and downright terrifying Hannibal Lector roaming an insane asylum or decrepit mansion would be terrifying especially if he wore his iconic face mask. Having those familiar tunes of Goldberg Variations to classical pieces would make for a chilling atmosph Perhaps there’s no real better to play as these characters except for the fact that they’re funny as a pair. One of Mirage’s voice lines has him saying, "I hope I don’t have to play with that smiling robot," before he says he’s just kidding. This is an obvious reference to Pathfinder and seems to imply they're a sort of default frenemy duo. These characters are comic relief, and their pairing seems to be conducive to a buddy comedy a la Harry and Lloyd from Dumb and Dumb While Digital Threat optics alleviate some of these issues, Bloodhound’s Tactical and Ultimate offer far more guarantees that players can understand what's happening in these situations. The character's sonar and detection abilities each let the Bloodhound player see through smoke. This becomes a serious tactical advantage as Bangalore can use the smoke to obscure enemies’ sight, while Bloodhound can see right through this while the enemies struggle to gain their bearings. These overlapping tactics mean these two are a strong pair when playing toget 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 When considering the improvements that can be made to the game outside of updates and additional content, PS5 Collectibles Côté described how it would be the leaderboards and ranked system that might receive attention in the future, "[the leaderboards] is something we put in early on and we’ve revised a little with emblems last year, but we feel like there is quite a lot of work left to do there. So that might be the next thing, but it’s tough to say, there is a few others really good idea we might decide to expand