https://stayclose.social/ArnulfoEsmond9686/ Latest updates from Arnulfo Esmond https://stayclose.social/blog/992/predicting-all-the-e3-2019-video-game-announcements/ This Legend is the stuff of nightmares. Area denial and the constant threat of being firebombed would drastically shift the meta, likely demanding that mobility take a front seat in selecting characters. This Legend had better come with a skin for The Trashcan


Gibraltar already has one of the largest hitboxes in the game. This makes him much easier to hit than characters with smaller hitboxes, such as Wraith and Lifeline. Pair that with the fact that both his Gun Shield and Dome of Protection abilities give away his location, and it presents real challenges in competitive Solo p


A few months ago, additional backpack space would not have been a big deal, but the recent nerfs to shotgun ammunition capacity would have people eyeing this Legend carefully. The ability to find nearby loot is always going to be valuable as well, and Nomad would likely earn a spot in Competitive Valkyrie Gameplay squads quite eas


Though they look similar at first, there are massive differences between the two games, and both will probably cater to different types of players. While Apex Legends may not "kill" Fortnite , it doesn't show any signs of slowing down either and will grow to be an even bigger game than it already


One of the main things these characters have in common is that their abilities frequently give away their exact locations at range, either through sound or visual cues. Contrast that with characters like Wraith or Bangalore, whose abilities serve to obscure their locations, and it’s easy to see why the characters outlined above are inferior choi

While Fortnite definitely has a major aspect of teamwork to it, there is also the option to play by yourself. Apex Legends has a much larger focus on teamwork, and pairs you with a squad before going into the game. This focus on teamwork means that the team strategy of Apex Legends definitely has the e


This Legend standouts for the sheer amount of camping potential that could come from using them properly. This seems counterintuitive in terms of Legend design, at least from the perspective of offering compelling and exciting esports coverage. Imaging a full map of teams doing nothing but camping and waiting for everyone else to make the first move. Not exactly riveting st


Ultimately the difference between the games boils down to what kind of player you are. Apex Legends is much more of a traditional shooter, with the first person view and superior mechanics. Apex Legends will reward those who are used to gaming by giving them more options to show their skill and playing like what they are used


The first person is usually the choice for shooters, because it gives a much greater feeling of precision and accuracy. First person definitely serves better for the main point of the game, which is shooting other players. While the third person view is needed for Fortnite , the traditional first person will feel much better to those used to shooting ga


Fortnite has been dominating the gaming world for quite some time. The free to play game exploded in popularity and has continued to be one of the biggest games ever. With new events and constantly gaining new players, it seemed like nothing would be able to slow Fortnite d


A potential leak through datamining has revealed what Apex Legends may look like in the future, with new abilities and a number of Legend characters. These may be old concepts that have not been developed, or they may be far al


The main Ubisoft conference is confirmed to feature updates about The Division 2 and to have more information about the upcoming Ghost Recon Breakpoint . The post-show will include a celebrity deathmatch in Rainbow Six Siege , which suggests that more information about that game will also be com


This makes sense considering Bloodhound's best skills revolve around tracking their target, so it would make sense they would want a pair of eyes high in the sky that could provide additional info a human couldn't gather with their own e


​Mobility with stealth infiltration sounds like a nightmare to unorganized groups. An entire minute of having one’s location revealed is terrible news, especially in the late game. As always, disabling abilities can swing a fight entirely, so this Legend might be far too powerful in a coordinated gr


Canonically Bloodhound is a 4x Apex Games champion in the years leading up to the beginning of Apex Legends . Considering they're a famous tracker and hunter it would make sense that their skills would allow them to hunt down other people and come out as the best of the b


Talk about the potential for controversy and frustration. A good sniper can often make it feel as though one has not played a game, they merely ran along until the sniper spotted them from a distance. This is an extreme, but one wonders about the reception to squads with this Sniper toolkit and a competent Pathfin


You are able to upgrade and customize your weapon on the fly, adapting it for exactly what you need. Fortnite has attachments that are already on the weapon, and has much less customization. Fortnite 's weapons are also very generic, like shotguns and pistols. Apex Legends has much more unique and interesting weapons to use on the battlefi
]]> https://stayclose.social/blog/992/predicting-all-the-e3-2019-video-game-announcements/ Tue, 02 Dec 2025 09:12:34 +0000 Arnulfo Esmond https://stayclose.social/blog/969/apex-legends-10-facts-about-healer-extraordinaire-lifeline/ She can bring someone back in 4 seconds, which is a full second faster than anyone else. At first glance, a second may not sound like a huge difference, but in the heat of battle, it could mean the difference between winning or losing a gunfight with another sq


Bloodhound is known across the Outlands as a world-class tracker and hunter, so people know what they're in for when they come across them. In a culture centered around the type of blood sport that is the Apex Games, you know you're special if you stand out as the best of the b


Players looking to use a Legend from Assault, Support, and Controller class can give this comp a go. Caustic is an extremely viable Controller legend, and he can help reinforce the defenses in a building. Alternatively, he can box enemy players out and use his Ultimate to gain a strong gunfight advant


​Mobility with stealth infiltration sounds like a nightmare to unorganized groups. An entire minute of having one’s location revealed is terrible news, especially in the late game. As always, disabling abilities can swing a fight entirely, so this Legend might be far too powerful in a coordinated gr


This can turn the tide in battle, and if you're smart about refreshing your shields, with Lifeline's quickness doing so you can create a great advantage for yourself. What good is a healer if they can't take care of themselves from time to t


It may sound cliché on the surface, but Lifeline growing up as the child of wealthy war profiteers helped her shape what she wanted to do with her life. As she grew up and began to understand that her family's wealth came at a price, she quickly came to resent them and everything they stood


If it wasn't for them being so callous, who knows if she would have committed herself to help those who were less fortunate? In a way, players should be thankful for her parents showing her right from wrong in the worst of w


This is one of those good, all-around compositions that can be great for newcomers in particular . There's no real synergy to work with here, besides Bangalore and Gibraltar both having Ultimates that can severely limit an enemy's ability to move into an area . Thanks to his perks, Gibraltar can also opt for a smaller Dome of Protection with a lesser cooldown and deploy it more aggressiv

For now, we can only wait and see if this datamined information is relevant, or simply old conceptional work that was never removed from the game. Once again, it would seem odd to have so many Legends in development considering the slow speed with which two have been released so


When you look at Octane the first thought running through your mind is that he likely came from a less than stellar household. He reads like the type of kid who had it rough growing up and used high-adrenaline stunts as a way to forget about things and find happin


Apex Legends is a battle royale game that wasn't only designed and developed to take advantage of the new hot video game genre, but it seems it provided developer Respawn Entertainment with a chance to spread their creative wings. The game launched with a selection of legends who vary in skills, backgrounds, and personalit


Lifeline is very much an empathetic soul who wants to help those in need and make a real difference in the world, but that doesn't mean she's a pushover. She is very sarcastic and callous which directly goes against the assumptions one makes about people who are as helpful as she


We really want to fix any crashes people happen to get on PC. We also respect our player’s privacy. So, if the PC Xbox Game Pass Ultimate crashes, it will write "apex_crash.txt" to your "Documents" folder. This tiny file is plain text, so you can easily see for yourself that it has no personal information. If you choose to share this file with us, it will tell us whether the crash was in Apex or in third party software. If the crash was in Apex, our programmers can use the information to find and fix it. If you experience a crash, please include this file when you rep


Highlights from the patch notes, shared by Respawn via Reddit , include a rundown of newcomer Octane’s abilities. The previously leaked Legend sports a Passive skill that lets him heal while not taking damage (+1 health every 2 seconds). Octane’s Tactical Stim increases his movement speed at the cost of health, but increases his resistance to slowdown attacks. Finally, Octane’s Ultimate lets him deploy jump pads launch characters across the


The voice of Bloodhound was a mystery for a long time and went hand in hand with the Apex Legends community trying to figure out their gender. This was all before Respawn Entertainment officially announced that Bloodhound was non-binary, which only added to the mystery box that was their charac


That said, while players can’t throw grenades back when near a Wattson’s pylon, that’s not the case with New Castle’s Castle Wall. Gamers can, therefore, take cover behind the Castle Wall and comfortably nuke enemies with Fuse. Horizon’s tactical allows the team to traverse Broken Moon and World’s Edge uneven terrain,
]]> https://stayclose.social/blog/969/apex-legends-10-facts-about-healer-extraordinaire-lifeline/ Tue, 02 Dec 2025 07:52:20 +0000 Arnulfo Esmond https://stayclose.social/blog/962/apex-legends-top-10-things-you-didnt-know-about-wattson/ A game which is so heavily reliant on close quarters combat is obviously going to have some seriously cool melee attacks, and Apex Legends is no different. When you find an enemy standing right in front of you, the best tactic is often melee. There are two types of melee in this game, kicking and punching. They both work in slightly different ways, and there's some strategy as to which one you cho


When you hear this distinct sound, you know that someone's shield has been depleted. Once an enemy's shield is gone, they're extremely vulnerable. So listen hard for this sound, because when you hear it, it's time to strike. Coordinate with your team and let them know when you hear someone's shield shatter, and you'll really succeed. It's just one of many sounds to listen


It’s also worth noting that in Solo Mode, one would expect far more 1v1 fights than in team play. As such, Gibraltar’s Defensive Bombardment isn’t as useful as it is in team play due to the fact that it’s unlikely anyone would want to use this on just one enemy. The end game could pose a rare exception, as this stage will have multiple opponents in a steadily-shrinking r


The other big title that has been announced for Square Enix's E3 press conference is Marvel's Avengers (formerly known as The Avengers Project ), which is take a look at the site here game that is being made by the teams behind the Tomb Raider series __ and the recent Deux Ex tit

CD Projekt Red is hosting a conference during the E3 Coliseum portion of the event but it had previously shown footage of the highly-anticipated Cyberpunk 2077 during the 2018 Xbox E3 pre-show. Cyberpunk 2077 is the company's next big game and is promising to be a huge open-world RPG adventure in a grim science fiction sett


But since the beginning, many fans have been clamoring for a Solos Mode, with arguments ranging from the prevalence of loot-hogging teammates to mere preference . An Apex Legends code snippet showing that Solos and Duos Modes already existed in the game’s architecture added fuel to the debate around the inclusion of a Solo M


Her interception pylon also replenishes shields while it's up and can save precious seconds of you switching to the appropriately sized shield canister to put you back in fighting shape. Wattson's abilities are all about setting your team up in a position that gives them plenty of advantages to come out the other side victori


One of the biggest challenges of Apex Legends Solos revolves around whether there’s enough character balance to prevent lobbies from being comprised of only one or two different characters. Recently, TheGamer shared its top _ Apex Legends _ character picks for players grinding toward wins in Solos . Now, it’s time to run down the characters that won’t stand a chance without major bu


The only game confirmed to be appearing at Bethesda's E3 conference is Doom Eternal , which will be the fifth game in the Doom series and is promising to double the number of demon types that the player can slaugh


For instance, Pathfinder has a unique set of skills that many find make this character a superior player for competitive play. During the recent ESPN EXP Apex Legends Invitational, nearly every professional team had a Pathfinder on the team in every game. In several cases, Pathfinder’s zip line specifically aided in a team’s


The fact that the Gun Shield can absorb extra damage in combat is huge, but unfortunately, few choose to exercise this advantage in combat. It takes a moment to materialize and once it’s done rendering, it’s extremely visible, even from far away. Pair this with the fact that players can only use it when aiming down sights, and it’s simply not effective in medium- or close-range gunfig


It seems easy to imagine, then, that a random lobby would quickly become full of individual players who have all chosen the same one or two characters, knowing that these characters provide unmatched tactical advantages. And, going up against a lobby full of Wraiths and Pathfinders doesn’t seem like a fun prospect for someone playing a character like a Caustic, given that both Wraith’s phase and Pathfinder’s grapple make it easy for them to get away from Caustic's Nox


Though Wattson sports the cutest default skin in the game, people are wondering why she's wearing so many layers. It's not necessarily a thing to do with showing more skin, but rather King's Canyon is hot and it seems like wearing all of those jackets and layers could put you at an uncomfortable disadvant


While the Swift Mend health regeneration ability is helpful, it works slowly as compared to Lifeline’s health drone. Additionally, hiding and healing with a Med Kit is typically much more useful than waiting for full health regeneration after taking dam


The upcoming E3 show has a jacked roster that is filled with some of the most highly-anticipated video games of all time. Screen Rant is here to provide you with the information concerning the games that will definitely be appearing at the event, as well as sharing the rumors and speculation about other titles that could be revea
]]> https://stayclose.social/blog/962/apex-legends-top-10-things-you-didnt-know-about-wattson/ Tue, 02 Dec 2025 07:36:54 +0000 Arnulfo Esmond https://stayclose.social/blog/961/apex-legends-top-10-things-you-didnt-know-about-wattson/ A game which is so heavily reliant on close quarters combat is obviously going to have some seriously cool melee attacks, and Apex Legends is no different. When you find an enemy standing right in front of you, the best tactic is often melee. There are two types of melee in this game, kicking and punching. They both work in slightly different ways, and there's some strategy as to which one you cho


When you hear this distinct sound, you know that someone's shield has been depleted. Once an enemy's shield is gone, they're extremely vulnerable. So listen hard for this sound, because when you hear it, it's time to strike. Coordinate with your team and let them know when you hear someone's shield shatter, and you'll really succeed. It's just one of many sounds to listen


It’s also worth noting that in Solo Mode, one would expect far more 1v1 fights than in team play. As such, Gibraltar’s Defensive Bombardment isn’t as useful as it is in team play due to the fact that it’s unlikely anyone would want to use this on just one enemy. The end game could pose a rare exception, as this stage will have multiple opponents in a steadily-shrinking r


The other big title that has been announced for Square Enix's E3 press conference is Marvel's Avengers (formerly known as The Avengers Project ), which is a game that is being made by the teams behind the Tomb Raider series __ and the recent Deux Ex tit


CD Projekt Red is hosting a conference during the E3 Coliseum portion of the event but it had previously shown footage of the highly-anticipated Cyberpunk 2077 during the 2018 Xbox E3 pre-show. Cyberpunk 2077 is the company's next big game and is promising to be a huge open-world RPG adventure in a grim science fiction sett


But since the beginning, many fans have been clamoring for a Solos Mode, with arguments ranging from the prevalence of loot-hogging teammates to mere preference . An Apex Legends code snippet showing that Solos and Duos Modes already existed in the game’s architecture added fuel to the debate around the inclusion of a Solo M


Her interception pylon also replenishes shields while it's up and can save precious seconds of you switching to the appropriately sized shield canister to put you back in fighting shape. Wattson's abilities are all about setting your team up in a position that gives them plenty of advantages to come out the other side victori


One of the biggest challenges of Apex Legends Solos revolves around whether there’s enough character balance to prevent lobbies from being comprised of only one or two different characters. Recently, TheGamer shared its top _ Apex Legends _ character picks for players grinding toward wins in Solos . Now, it’s time to run down the characters that won’t stand a chance without major bu


The only game confirmed to be appearing at Bethesda's E3 conference is Doom Eternal , which will be the fifth game in the Doom series and is promising to double the number of demon types that the player can slaugh


For instance, Pathfinder has a unique set of skills that many find make this character a superior player for competitive play. During the recent ESPN EXP Apex Legends Invitational, nearly every professional team had a Pathfinder on the team in every game. In several cases, Pathfinder’s zip line specifically aided in a team’s


The fact that the Gun Shield can absorb extra damage in combat is huge, but unfortunately, few choose to exercise this advantage in combat. It takes a moment to materialize and once it’s done rendering, it’s extremely visible, even from far away. Pair this with the fact that players can only use it when aiming down sights, and it’s simply not effective in medium- or close-range gunfig


It seems easy to imagine, then, that a random lobby would quickly become full of individual players who have all chosen the same one or two characters, knowing that these characters provide unmatched tactical advantages. And, going up against a lobby full of Wraiths and Pathfinders doesn’t seem like a fun prospect for someone playing a character like a Caustic, given that both Wraith’s phase and Pathfinder’s grapple make it easy for them to get away from Caustic's Nox


Though Wattson sports the cutest default skin in the game, people are wondering why she's wearing so many layers. It's not necessarily a thing to do with showing more skin, but rather King's Canyon is hot and it seems like wearing all of those jackets and layers could put you at an uncomfortable disadvant


While the Swift Mend health regeneration ability is helpful, it works slowly as compared to Lifeline’s health drone. Additionally, hiding and healing with take a look at the site here Med Kit is typically much more useful than waiting for full health regeneration after taking dam


The upcoming E3 show has a jacked roster that is filled with some of the most highly-anticipated video games of all time. Screen Rant is here to provide you with the information concerning the games that will definitely be appearing at the event, as well as sharing the rumors and speculation about other titles that could be revea
]]> https://stayclose.social/blog/961/apex-legends-top-10-things-you-didnt-know-about-wattson/ Tue, 02 Dec 2025 07:36:50 +0000 Arnulfo Esmond https://stayclose.social/blog/919/apex-legends-10-facts-about-the-mysterious-bloodhound/ The world of Titanfall is expansive and takes place across space and not necessarily all on one planet. Though Octane partakes in the Apex Games in King's Canyon on the planet Solace, he hales from a different planet in the same solar system called Psama


While this characters’ benefits are fairly obvious from a team play perspective, the question lingers as to how useful this Ultimate, when paired with the character’s Tactical Ability to build strings of low-damage stun fences, would be for a solo pla


He, unfortunately, passed the same day Wattson was set to reveal The Ring which left her all alone. The growing theory is that the commissioners of the Apex Games known as the Syndicate played a part in his untimely dem


When you look at Octane the first thought running through your mind is that he likely came from a less than stellar household. He reads like the type of kid who had it rough growing up and used high-adrenaline stunts as a way to forget about things and find happin


A few months ago, additional backpack space would not have been a big deal, but the recent nerfs to shotgun ammunition capacity would have people eyeing this Legend carefully. The ability to find nearby loot is always going to be valuable as well, and Nomad would likely earn a spot in competitive squads quite eas


Bloodhound, the game’s mysterious gender non-binary tracker being, is arguably one of the most interesting characters in the entire _ Apex _ arena. However, their Tactical Ability is questionable for Solos, and their Ultimate Ability is simply not useful in this m

In the current state of the game, Wraith is easily one of its most valuable players. Her ability to quickly reposition using Into the Void, paired with a Dimensional Rift portal that allows her and other characters to travel longer distances in the blink of an eye, will also prove valuable in solo com


Octane’s Stim Tactical Ability gives players a 30% speed increase, but it requires health to use and, like Bloodhound’s Ultimate, it’s noisy. Contrast this to Bangalore who can move more quickly when taking damage and doesn’t make additional noise leveraging this ability. Typically, a Bangalore can also hide their exact whereabouts in smoke for an added layer of protection. And, while Octane’s on-demand speed boost can be useful in situations, such as getting loot at the start of the game, the 10% health reduction may not be worth it to the average player—particularly when players can use Pathfinder’s grapple for similar purposes while taking no health l


The voice of Bloodhound was a mystery for a long time and went hand in hand with the Apex Legends community trying to figure out their gender. This was all before Respawn Entertainment officially announced that Bloodhound was non-binary, which only added to the mystery box that was their charac


After Octane received his new bionic legs he felt that he had to push himself to bigger and bolder things. As an adrenaline junkie, 100T Phony he was focused on chasing his next high in hopes of entertaining the masses in the process. The Apex Games were a timely opportunity that sparked his inter


For now, we can only wait and see if this datamined information is relevant, or simply old conceptional work that was never removed from the game. Once again, it would seem odd to have so many Legends in development considering the slow speed with which two have been released so


It also helps in building up an intimidating reputation if your hunting and tracking skills are the only things anyone knows about you. If they can't understand you, then there's a strong chance they won't know what to expect from


Every person who plays _ Apex Legends _ with regularity is aware that, upon being knocked, Mirage leaves a decoy behind and has a few seconds to reposition. Solos will render this ability mostly useless, except possibly in the case where Mirage has a Gold Knockdown shield that allows them to self-revive. But even so, an enemy would likely see this character in a downed state and, in order to finish the kills, chase the character until they materialize. Therefore, it seems unlikely that the Encore! Passive Ability will have much use in So


Now this is a creative character that would likely be more entertaining than competitive viable. Burglar’s Best Friend is always welcome for its mobility, while the rest is simply for getting the best loot to help


But, the main reason Pathfinder is popular is this character’s ability to quickly reposition. Players with strong Pathfinder skills can rapidly grapple their way out of tricky combat situations, allowing them to retreat and heal. While some characters get speed boosts as part of their slate of abilities, the grapple is extra effective in helping players move away vertically and travel longer distances quic


As she grew older she started feeling a positive connection to electricity and her purpose and aspirations lit up right in front of her. Wattson was able to find the appropriate outlet to allow her intellectual energy to surge through the cos
]]> https://stayclose.social/blog/919/apex-legends-10-facts-about-the-mysterious-bloodhound/ Tue, 02 Dec 2025 05:08:40 +0000 Arnulfo Esmond https://stayclose.social/blog/890/battle-royale-games-ranked/ In a Solo Mode gunfight, phasing during a bullet battle allows Wraith to survive long enough to find cover and shield the character from damage. This ability also means her character can avoid taking damage in the storm for short periods of time, which can sometimes means the difference between outliving an opponent as players race toward the safe z


There are also rumors that a new Splinter Cell game is in development, as well as hints for Watch Dogs 3 . Ubisoft has confirmed that there are no new Assassin's Creed games due to be released in 2019, but they could still promote a 2020 title at


Canonically Bloodhound is a 4x Apex Games champion in the years leading up to the beginning of Apex Legends . Considering they're a famous tracker and hunter it would make sense that their skills would allow them to hunt down other people and come out as the best of the b


Bloodhound is great at gathering information and allowing a team to position themselves in a way that gains a clear advantage in any given scenario. As prefaced previously, Bangalore's smoke can help players rotate freely. And, with Digital Threat optic out of rotation, it can also be used to support Bloodhound's Ultimate. Add to that Lifeline's D.O.C drone, players are guaranteed free revives should they go down in the heat of the bat

The Voices from the Void ability will also continue to be useful to alert the player when there are enemies nearby or traps in the vicinity, and will also let them know when the character is being targeted or when there’s a sniper in the a


EA Play will open with a stream about Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order , which is an upcoming action-adventure game that tells the story of Cal Kestis - a Padawan who managed to escape Order 66 and must now survive in a galaxy that has turned hostile to the Jedi Or


As the player count dwindles, the battles get much more intense, with players using massive dinosaurs and dragons to wage epic battles until the last man is standing. It’s downright exciting to watch. If you manage to play with the right people, it can be one of the more memorable battle royale ga


While they can easily escape by jumping back through the portal, this does work to dissuade enemies from daring to jump in again. This gives the team some distance to work out the next steps. Additionally, when used in tandem with Caustic's gas traps and Wattson's fences, players will easily increase their


"Wraith was the hardest character for me to find the focus on," he says in the video. "The voices in the head presented, like, a real problem because our game is a sci-fi game. It's not a fantasy… so it can't be, like, spiri


With Ash’s ultimate allowing her to cross long distances quickly, it gels well with Octane’s jump pad ability and Pathfinder's Tactical. These characters can constantly use their abilities to move and gain elevation over unsuspecting teams. Pathfinder's capability to grapple can allow him to gain great elevated positioning, perfect for players who love to use snip


Players looking to take fights early in the game should run this comp. Lifeline and Conduit can replenish the team's shields and health. Ballistic can take point as his revamped kit will serve those with a knack for gunfights better. On that note, Ballistic’s smart bullet deals slightly more damage. More notably, his Sling weapon now levels up with a player’s shi


Talking in Norse anecdotes and having a raven companion isn't just an act, Bloodhound strongly believes in the Norse gods. They call on them to help guide them during a hunt and believe that the gods are the one who imbues them with their other-worldly tracking abilit


Square Enix's E3 conference is one of the most highly anticipated of the show. Sony's recent State of Play event showed new footage from the Final Fantasy VII Remake , which concluded with a message saying that more information is coming in J


This comes down to play style. It’s highly unlikely that an enemy would choose to attack a Wattson that has barricaded themselves in a house with fences, over a character on the outside that has no stun fence and shield regeneration abilities. For players who believe that the strongest solo mode strategy involves camping safely until a final zone showdown, Wattson may be the strongest p


There are a ton of different squad combinations in apex Current gun meta Legends , and it seems like that number is going to keep growing every season. While it might not seem like there are that many characters to keep track of compared to games like Rainbow Six Siege or Overwatch, there are still a lot of different abilities that need to be exploited in order to overcome oppone


While this characters’ benefits are fairly obvious from a team play perspective, the question lingers as to how useful this Ultimate, when paired with the character’s Tactical Ability to build strings of low-damage stun fences, would be for a solo pla
]]> https://stayclose.social/blog/890/battle-royale-games-ranked/ Tue, 02 Dec 2025 02:32:20 +0000 Arnulfo Esmond https://stayclose.social/blog/880/apex-legends-solo-is-not-the-best-idea-but-fans-forced-it/ Talk about the potential for controversy and frustration. A good sniper can often make it feel as though one has not played a game, they merely ran along until the sniper spotted them from a distance. This is an extreme, but one wonders about the reception to squads with this Sniper toolkit and a competent Pathfin


Sometimes mobility is the most powerful mechanic in the game, and the ability to fly up on command to ambush an opponent seems too powerful. There would need to be a daily quest called "This isn't flying, this is falling with style", where you manage to eliminate a number of opponents from the air or shortly after land


There are two upcoming Wolfenstein games that are likely to appear at E3. Wolfenstein: Youngblood is an upcoming first-person shooter that is set in an alternate universe where World War II is still going on during the '80s and the daughters of B.J. Blazkowicz have to journey to Nazi-occupied Paris in order to save their father. Then there's Wolfenstein: Cyberpilot, an upcoming VR game and is set around the same time as Wolfenstein: Youngblood and follows a member of the French Resista


For now, we can only wait and see if this datamined information is relevant, or simply old conceptional work that was never removed from the game. Once again, it would seem odd to have so many Legends in development considering the slow speed with which two have been released so


Square Enix's E3 conference is one of the most highly anticipated of the show. Sony's recent State of Play event showed new footage from the Final Fantasy VII Remake , which concluded with a message saying that more information is coming in J


​Mobility with stealth infiltration sounds like a nightmare to unorganized groups. An entire minute of having one’s location revealed is terrible news, especially in the late game. As always, disabling abilities can swing a fight entirely, so this Legend might be far too powerful in a coordinated gr


This Legend is the stuff of nightmares. Area denial and the constant threat of being firebombed would drastically shift the meta, likely demanding that mobility take a front seat in selecting characters. This Legend had better come with a skin for The Trashcan


The other big title that has been announced for Square Enix's E3 press conference is Marvel's Avengers (formerly known as The Avengers Project ), which is a game that is being made by the teams behind the Tomb Raider series __ and the recent Deux Ex tit


This is something that is important in pretty much all multiplayer shooting games. Staying still is a disaster waiting to happen. If you want to survive, you need to constantly be on the move. You never know who's coming up behind you, and you can never be sure if someone's got you in their sights. Constantly moving is even more important when you're playing a game like Apex Legends , where speed is a huge fo


Her nickname Wattson is an obvious play on her fascination with technology and electronics. Respawn Entertainment has done a great job of creating unique characters with specific powers and somehow end up naming them things that just feel ri


A potential leak through datamining has revealed what Apex Legends may look like in the future, with new abilities and a number of Legend characters. These may be old concepts that have not been developed, or they may be far al


Turns out she was solely responsible for creating the ring people run from in every match. Yeah, she created the thing everyone fears, which also happens to be the most important part to Apex Games over


The Nintendo Direct is supposed to be focusing on Nintendo Switch games that are due to be released in 2019. There are rumors that the focus of the Direct will be on Animal Crossing , which is one of the Nintendo Switch's biggest games of the year, yet almost no information has been revealed about it so


The Final Fantasy VII Remake announcement at E3 2015 is considered by many to be one of the best moments in the history of the conference, yet almost no new information has been revealed about the game since. If Square Enix is finally ready to show the game again, then it's possible that a release date might be forthcom


He, unfortunately, passed the same day Wattson was set to reveal The Ring which left her all alone. The growing theory is that the commissioners of the Apex Legends 2.0 Games known as the Syndicate played a part in his untimely dem


The world of Titanfall has only continued to expand since the release of Apex Legends . It's introduced a broad audience to new planets, creatures, characters, and stories that have created more questions than answers. One of these questions centers on Wattson's father, Luc Paquette who was the lead electrical engineer for the Apex Ga


As she grew older she started feeling a positive connection to electricity and her purpose and aspirations lit up right in front of her. Wattson was able to find the appropriate outlet to allow her intellectual energy to surge through the cos
]]> https://stayclose.social/blog/880/apex-legends-solo-is-not-the-best-idea-but-fans-forced-it/ Tue, 02 Dec 2025 01:58:27 +0000 Arnulfo Esmond https://stayclose.social/blog/851/best-team-compositions-in-apex-legends/ "Wraith was the hardest character for me to find the focus on," he says in the video. "The voices in the head presented, like, a real problem because our game is a sci-fi game. It's not a fantasy… so it can't be, like, spiri


In the current state of the game, Wraith is easily one of its most valuable players. Her ability to quickly reposition using Into the Void, paired with a Dimensional Rift portal that allows her and other characters to travel longer distances in the blink of an eye, will also prove valuable in solo com


Her Ultimate can help players get much-needed loot. She can also get additional loot from Blue Supply bins and craft her team’s banners. Crypto's updated abilities make him a more valuable recon legend, too. He can now announce the number of nearby squads without scanning banners. As such, players can post up in a building, reset with Loba’s loot, and get information on nearby players using Crypto’s drone. They can also use Crypto’s ultimate to nullify enemy traps and use Catalyst’s Ultimate to rotate fre


The Voices from the Void ability will also continue to be useful to alert the player when there are enemies nearby or traps in the vicinity, and will also let them know when the character is being targeted or when there’s a sniper in the a


To _ Dexerto _ ’s credit, the article’s author points out, "[T]his could all be the result of a glitch or a bug, which seems like the likeliest theory, since Apex Legends isn't exactly clean of issues that can cause game-breaking stuff like this to happ


There is going to be an event based around the upcoming Psychonauts 2 which will feature Jack Black. The game was funded on Fig back in 2016 and the game is finally due to be released this year. The original Psychonauts is a platform game that has accrued a huge cult following, which is why it had to wait until the advent of crowdfunding until a sequel could be m


While they can easily escape by jumping back through the portal, this does work to dissuade enemies from daring to jump in again. This gives the team some distance to work out the next steps. Additionally, when used in tandem with Caustic's gas traps and Wattson's fences, players will easily increase their


It’s fair to expect that non-Pathfinder solo players will use Pathfinder’s zip lines after the character has already laid them down. But, this is not always a strong strategy as the Pathfinder will frequently have an elevated line of sight that allows them shoot players who attempt to use these zip lines to ambush t


With Lifeline's revives and healing, the tanky Gibraltar's defense, and Bangalore's offensive prowess, one's bases are largely covered here. All of these legends are solid, and together, they can make a tough, ready-for-anything kind of t


While Fortnite definitely has a major aspect of teamwork to it, there is also the option to play by yourself. Apex Legends Season 24 Legends has a much larger focus on teamwork, and pairs you with a squad before going into the game. This focus on teamwork means that the team strategy of Apex Legends definitely has the e

This means players can run three decked-out weapons with Ballistic. Additionally, his Ultimate’s cooldown is not as long as that of some other legends, meaning the team will revel in enhanced movement and faster reloads in most fights. Conduit’s Radiant Transfer can be upgraded to heal two Legends, allowing players to partake in fights in quick success


Wraith’s portal will also prove incredibly effective in Solos as it allows a quick retreat should a player move to a new location and suddenly find themselves being targeted by enemies. However, just as in team play, the player must be aware of enemies the follow Wraith through the por


And, while most legends can’t keep up with Bloodhound’s elevated speed in his Ultimate, Vantage, and Revenant’s Tactical should help close distance, ensuring all party members can have an input in the fi


Octane may be all about the stunts, but it's rooted in understanding that everything great comes at a price. During a match in the Apex Games, he's able to inject himself with a stim that gives him exceptional speed but comes at the loss of losing a little bit of life. This is due to the idea that by injecting himself he's partially doing damage to hims


Lifeline’s Ultimate Ability, which gives a care package that frequently carries Epic and Legendary items, may be tough to use effectively in Solo Mode. While players who main Lifeline are well aware of the dangers of alerting enemies to their positions when calling down a Lifeline package, it seems the danger with be even more pronounced when the player is up against 59 individuals all looking out for themsel


This is a well-balanced composition for players who want to get in and out of fights quickly. Alter’s Nexus acts as a fantastic safety net, allowing players to fall back if things get too heated. Thanks to Loba, the team will never run out of ammo or heals. Pathfinder, on the other hand, can scan for care package weapons and help the team rotate or get to a vantage point quic
]]> https://stayclose.social/blog/851/best-team-compositions-in-apex-legends/ Mon, 01 Dec 2025 23:23:11 +0000 Arnulfo Esmond https://stayclose.social/blog/830/apex-legends-solo-is-not-the-best-idea-but-fans-forced-it/ Bloodhound is unique because they are the only legend with another living companion by their side. The raven that can often be seen perched on Bloodhound's arm goes by the name of Arthur. This is most likely inspired by, and a nod to the ravens that do recon for Odin in Norse mythol


Game developers shouldn’t shy from risk, but they should also be prepared to make adjustments should this mode not work out as expected. In the meantime, casual players can stick to the standard three-player team mode, likely with the satisfaction of knowing that toxic random squad mates will be happily pub stomping over in So


Battle royale games have become one of the biggest and most popular genres in gaming. With most of them free to play, they offer an easy route for anyone to jump in, then monetize their success by having skins or extra goodies players can get for their avat


The only game confirmed to be appearing at Bethesda's E3 conference is Doom Eternal , which will be the fifth game in the Doom series and is promising to double the number of demon types that the player can slaugh


The main Ubisoft conference is confirmed to feature updates about The Division 2 and to have more information about the upcoming Ghost Recon Breakpoint . The post-show will include a celebrity deathmatch in Rainbow Six Siege , which suggests that more information about that game will also be com


Potential ideas include slowing down the regeneration of Pathfinder’s zip line, introducing a way to tear down the zip lines similar to the way players can break Wattson’s fences, or introducing a grapple gun-type tool in the environment that allows other characters to grapple a limited number of times. Wraith may be a bit tougher, but perhaps certain player attributes, such as Caustic's gas, can cause the character to still take damage while in the void. Of course, it's worth noting that players are likely to push back against such major nerfs to either of these favorite charact


It’s a worthy endeavor, and introducing Solos as a limited time mode is ideal. In order to combat the potential for an all-Pathfinder or all-Wraith meta, Respawn could introduce some character adjustments beyond slight damage- and speed-related nerfs and buffs like the ones it introduced at the beginning of Season 2 . Even with adjustments that increase incoming damage by 5% for Wraith, Pathfinder and Lifeline, this minor reduction didn’t appear to affect players’ choices at the competitive le


One title that has been rumored to appear at Square Enix's conference is Collection of Mana, which is a name that was recently trademarked by the company. The name seems to refer to a localized version of the Seiken Densetsu Collection, which is a Japanese-exclusive title for the Nintendo Switch that contains the first three Mana ga


Now this is a creative character that would likely be more entertaining than competitive viable. Burglar’s Best Friend is always welcome for its mobility, while the rest is simply for getting the best loot to help


Apex Legends divides its characters into types that allow players to understand at a glance what type of play style that character requires. Lifeline is a healer, so right off the bat players understand that if they choose her they play a vital part in helping their team surv


A more squad-focused battle royale game, Apex keeps teammates in the game by giving players a chance to revive them. This means that players won’t have to sit around for the rest of the match until everyone in their team gets knocked out. Movement is also more fluid and intense in this game, with plenty of maneuvers traverse the world and dodge opponents. It still has a bit to go before it gains a serious identity, tho


Battle royale games are seemingly inspired by The Hunger Games . People go into an arena and are forced to survive. One person comes out. Of the battle royale games, The Culling seems to take the most inspiration from the popular book ser


However, the game has since been monetized poorly by Activision months after the game released. Microtransactions are plenty now, and crazy things like red dot sights can only be obtained by meeting a price tag. Had it not been for those additions, Blackout might’ve been the best battle royale g


Dying Light: Bad Blood takes the mechanics and formula from Dying Light and applies them to a battle royale game. The spin on this one is that there are only 12 players. However, the environment is another obstacle that they’ll have to overcome to get on


When you read about Lifeline's personal story and journey from the daughter of war profiteers to being a world-class healer and contributing member of the Frontier Corps, you scratch your head as to why she's in the Apex Ga


"On 8/13 we'll be trying out a Solos Mode in Apex Fps Booster for a limited time," Jayfresh_Respawn, whose real name is Jay Frechette, posted on Reddit. "We'll talk more about Solos when it's live and you've had a chance to play it. For now we're going to put it out there and see what happens and what kind of feedback we g
]]> https://stayclose.social/blog/830/apex-legends-solo-is-not-the-best-idea-but-fans-forced-it/ Mon, 01 Dec 2025 18:22:17 +0000 Arnulfo Esmond https://stayclose.social/blog/813/best-team-compositions-in-apex-legends/ Players can now report cheaters they encounter in-game and it’ll be sent directly to Easy Anti-Cheat. You can do this from either the spectate view after dying or when looking at your team’s Banner Cards in the Squad


Apex Legends is remarkably similar to Fortnite at first glance. The new shooter is also a free to play Battle Royale game. Apex Legends has also seen the massive explosion in popularity just like Fortnite , and many have started saying that Apex Legends could be the death of Fortni


While they can easily escape by jumping back through the portal, this does work to dissuade enemies from daring to jump in again. This gives the team some distance to work out the next steps. Additionally, when used in tandem with Caustic's gas traps and Wattson's fences, players will easily increase their


Not every game at E3 will be featured during press events, as other developers will be hosting events and streams following the Nintendo Direct. It's possible that these games might also appear during other conferences, but they also have special streams that will take place from Tuesday, June 11 to Thursday, June


Though an action-packed shooter on the surface, Apex can be deceptively deep when it comes to the different ways characters can interact together to form some real team cohesion. A Legend that may not thrive too much on their own could be invaluable in a squad that knows how to use their abilities to their fullest extent. This list will explore many of the best possible squad combinations in Apex Legen


Every legend in the Apex Games has a type that puts them in a certain classification. These types give players a quick understanding of the type of play-style that best fits each specific legend. Bloodhound is a tracker which means they're best suited for aggressive players who like to chase down other teams or play


But, the main reason Pathfinder is popular is this character’s ability to quickly reposition. Players with strong Pathfinder skills can rapidly grapple their way out of tricky combat situations, allowing them to retreat and heal. While some characters get speed boosts as part of their slate of abilities, the grapple is extra effective in helping players move away vertically and travel longer distances quic


Another of the most obvious differences between Apex Legends and Fortnite is the perspective. Fortnite is played from the third person, which means that you can see your character. It allows for a wider range of vision, and suits the play style of Fortnite , where you constantly need to be constructing things all around you. Apex Legends is played from the traditional first per


This is one of those good, all-around compositions that can be great for newcomers in particular . There's no real synergy to work with here, besides Bangalore and Gibraltar both having Ultimates that can severely limit an enemy's ability to move into an area . Thanks to his perks, Gibraltar can also opt for a smaller Dome of Protection with a lesser cooldown and deploy it more aggressiv


Respawn has finally implemented a reporting feature for cheating and abusive players as well. People can report offending players either from the spectate view after dying or when viewing team Banner Cards in the Squad menu. Some bugs that have been squashed in the update include Pathfinder’s zipline failing to deploy when jumping, the ability to shoot while downed, and getting disconnected when unplugging a control


This makes sense considering Bloodhound's best skills revolve around tracking their target, so it would make sense they would want a pair of eyes high in the sky that could provide additional info a human couldn't gather with their own e


Highlights from the patch notes, shared by Respawn via Reddit , include a rundown of newcomer Octane’s abilities. The previously leaked Legend sports a Passive skill that lets him heal while not taking damage (+1 health every 2 seconds). Octane’s Tactical Stim increases his movement speed at the cost of health, but increases his resistance to slowdown attacks. Finally, Octane’s Ultimate lets him deploy jump pads launch characters across the


Updated on May 26, 2024, by Prateek Pandey: With the introduction of Alter in Season 21, the game has seen drastic Legend meta changes. Alter’s tactical allows players to enter fortified buildings without triggering gas traps or getting caught in Wattson’s fences. Additionally, her Ultimate is a great safety net for players who like to play aggressively. The season update comes hot on the heels of the perk system update , which elevates a Legend’s Tactical and Ultimate abilities further. As such, Competitive Valkyrie Gameplay players are bound to encounter teams utilizing unique playing styles and Legends to be the last one stand


This means players can run three decked-out weapons with Ballistic. Additionally, his Ultimate’s cooldown is not as long as that of some other legends, meaning the team will revel in enhanced movement and faster reloads in most fights. Conduit’s Radiant Transfer can be upgraded to heal two Legends, allowing players to partake in fights in quick success
]]> https://stayclose.social/blog/813/best-team-compositions-in-apex-legends/ Mon, 01 Dec 2025 15:34:08 +0000 Arnulfo Esmond