https://stayclose.social/LenoraSnyder708/ Latest updates from Lenora Snyder https://stayclose.social/blog/35648/apex-legends-fall-respawns-fault-or-eas-bad-practices/ Wraith is one of the more mysterious characters as her life story isn't outwardly explained. Everyone knows that she was experimented on and has some crazy abilities. Little is known about her, but surprisingly a little bit about her life before she became a voidwalker came to light. Her real name is Renee Blasley, which is pretty vanilla and uninteresting. Renee isn't a name you hear too often but is usually associated with older women. It will be neat to see if more of her previous life unfolds in the fut


A lot of Legends saw tweaks to their tactical and ultimate abilities, but the man of the hour has to be Gibraltar . The first and biggest change is for his Dome Shield, which now allows allies inside of it to utilize healing items twenty-five percent faster, and can be thrown more than sixty percent further, at the minor expense of charging ten seconds slo


With the announcement of the Iron Crown Packs, players seem to have hit their limit of consumer exploitation. As a limited-time event, players only have a small window to collect that cosmetics that they may want, of which there are 24. Each player can complete a set of tasks to be awarded two of these packs, but the remainder cost about $7 each in real mo


Hacker savant Crypto is all about surveillance, and PS5 Reviews his intelligence-gathering abilities give even Bloodhound's a run for their money. He can deploy and control an airborne drone to scout and mark enemies, and his ultimate allows it to produce a powerful EMP blast that stuns enemies, damages shields, and destroys traps over an impressively large rad


This means that if someone wants all the items, they’ll need to pay about $154. If a player only wants one specific skin, the only way to acquire it is to purchase one pack at a time and hope for the b


Many of the legends in Apex Legends have powers and abilities that are easily explained by the idea of futuristic technology and/or medical advancements. Wraith is one of the characters that goes fully in on the science fiction elements of the Titanfall universe and turns the dial to eleven. An animated short titled 'Voidwalker' exploring Wraith's time in a lab was recently released and provided more info on the mysterious stealth and traversal expert. Let's look at 10 little known facts about the shadow of Apex Legends , Wra


According to a website that tracks stats across the entirety of Apex Legends concerning specific characters, Wraith is the best in several categories. She happens to have the best win rate, kill/death ratio, and a ton of other factors that showcase how powerful her abilities are. A character in a game is only as good as the person controlling them. These come down to either the best players in the game using Wraith as their main character or that her abilities are user-friendly to every skill level and give players an edge, only if sligh


When Apex Legends first came out, many agreed Pathfinder was one of the worst characters. While hit box issues were part of the problem, there was also a sense that his abilities didn’t match up to damage-dealing ultimates like Bangalore’s or enhanced health and shield protection like Lifel


The mobile platform is it’s own monster to deal with, "the controls were the first thing we tackled, obviously, because its how you enjoy the game," Côté describes, "The team really nailed it, it’s simple, it works. We had a bit of an edge because the game was always designed to be a two-button game. Ideally it was played on a controller, and the early prototypes were two shoulder buttons and the thumb sticks, and that was


At present, playing as Pathfinder signifies an easier way to rack up kills and wins. Unfortunately, players will continue to do this until there’s some way for other characters to effectively compete with advanta


The "Executioner" perk may have been removed from the golden armor, but it certainly wasn't removed from the game. Instead of it being attached to a piece of gear, players will now recover shields from successful executions as a stand


Yes, finally, we're going to address the elephant in the room. Season three takes us away from the familiar locale of King's Canyon and into the new arena of World's Edge , a varied and dynamic landscape with more than a few surprises in st


Wraith, you would assume, would be on the younger side of the competitors in King's Canyon as she was a lab experiment that escaped. Often in science fiction, these types of characters are younger. For Wraith though, she's actually 27 meaning that she sits right in the middle of her immature younger competitors and the older veterans looking to find some thrills in their golden years. Hopefully, for everyone around her, she doesn't end up developing a mid-life crisis in the next few ye


Most problematic was that the Battle Pass lacked the creative challenges seen in Fortnite , which make acquiring tiers quick and fun. This meant that, in Apex Legends , the only way to level up was to play the game over and over again with no specific plan in mind. The grind was real, the rewards were unappealing, so few bothered to continue as a res
]]> https://stayclose.social/blog/35648/apex-legends-fall-respawns-fault-or-eas-bad-practices/ Tue, 10 Feb 2026 16:36:24 +0000 Lenora Snyder https://stayclose.social/blog/35647/apex-legends-fall-respawns-fault-or-eas-bad-practices/ Wraith is one of the more mysterious characters as her life story isn't outwardly explained. Everyone knows that she was experimented on and has some crazy abilities. Little is known about her, but surprisingly a little bit about her life before she became a voidwalker came to light. Her real name is Renee Blasley, which is pretty vanilla and uninteresting. Renee isn't a name you hear too often but is usually associated with older women. It will be neat to see if more of her previous life unfolds in the fut


A lot of Legends saw tweaks to their tactical and ultimate abilities, but the man of the hour has to be Gibraltar . The first and biggest change is for his Dome Shield, which now allows allies inside of it to utilize healing items twenty-five percent faster, and can be thrown more than sixty percent further, at the minor expense of charging ten seconds slo


With the announcement of the Iron Crown Packs, players seem to have hit their limit of consumer exploitation. As a limited-time event, players only have a small window to collect that cosmetics that they may want, of which there are 24. Each player can complete a set of tasks to be awarded two of these packs, but the remainder cost about $7 each in real mo


Hacker savant Crypto is all about surveillance, and his intelligence-gathering abilities give even Bloodhound's a run for their money. He can deploy and control an airborne drone to scout and mark enemies, and his ultimate allows it to produce a powerful EMP blast that stuns enemies, PS5 Reviews damages shields, and destroys traps over an impressively large rad


This means that if someone wants all the items, they’ll need to pay about $154. If a player only wants one specific skin, the only way to acquire it is to purchase one pack at a time and hope for the b


Many of the legends in Apex Legends have powers and abilities that are easily explained by the idea of futuristic technology and/or medical advancements. Wraith is one of the characters that goes fully in on the science fiction elements of the Titanfall universe and turns the dial to eleven. An animated short titled 'Voidwalker' exploring Wraith's time in a lab was recently released and provided more info on the mysterious stealth and traversal expert. Let's look at 10 little known facts about the shadow of Apex Legends , Wra


According to a website that tracks stats across the entirety of Apex Legends concerning specific characters, Wraith is the best in several categories. She happens to have the best win rate, kill/death ratio, and a ton of other factors that showcase how powerful her abilities are. A character in a game is only as good as the person controlling them. These come down to either the best players in the game using Wraith as their main character or that her abilities are user-friendly to every skill level and give players an edge, only if sligh


When Apex Legends first came out, many agreed Pathfinder was one of the worst characters. While hit box issues were part of the problem, there was also a sense that his abilities didn’t match up to damage-dealing ultimates like Bangalore’s or enhanced health and shield protection like Lifel


The mobile platform is it’s own monster to deal with, "the controls were the first thing we tackled, obviously, because its how you enjoy the game," Côté describes, "The team really nailed it, it’s simple, it works. We had a bit of an edge because the game was always designed to be a two-button game. Ideally it was played on a controller, and the early prototypes were two shoulder buttons and the thumb sticks, and that was


At present, playing as Pathfinder signifies an easier way to rack up kills and wins. Unfortunately, players will continue to do this until there’s some way for other characters to effectively compete with advanta


The "Executioner" perk may have been removed from the golden armor, but it certainly wasn't removed from the game. Instead of it being attached to a piece of gear, players will now recover shields from successful executions as a stand


Yes, finally, we're going to address the elephant in the room. Season three takes us away from the familiar locale of King's Canyon and into the new arena of World's Edge , a varied and dynamic landscape with more than a few surprises in st


Wraith, you would assume, would be on the younger side of the competitors in King's Canyon as she was a lab experiment that escaped. Often in science fiction, these types of characters are younger. For Wraith though, she's actually 27 meaning that she sits right in the middle of her immature younger competitors and the older veterans looking to find some thrills in their golden years. Hopefully, for everyone around her, she doesn't end up developing a mid-life crisis in the next few ye


Most problematic was that the Battle Pass lacked the creative challenges seen in Fortnite , which make acquiring tiers quick and fun. This meant that, in Apex Legends , the only way to level up was to play the game over and over again with no specific plan in mind. The grind was real, the rewards were unappealing, so few bothered to continue as a res
]]> https://stayclose.social/blog/35647/apex-legends-fall-respawns-fault-or-eas-bad-practices/ Tue, 10 Feb 2026 16:36:17 +0000 Lenora Snyder https://stayclose.social/blog/35325/cougar-bunker-series-review/ Being a bit larger as whole, it packs in sprawling, abandoned cities, frozen, snow-covered locations, and a volcanic region complete with flowing lava. There are no supply ships to fight over, but there is a rad new loot-filled train that loops around the map. It's an absolute blast to explore, and the change of scenery was definitely a long time com


Unfortunately for him, his 3 brothers went missing during the Frontier Wars and he was left as the lone surviving child to his mother. Considering they weren't found deceased there's still a possible one if not all of them survived, but only time will t


The Executioner perk that was attached to the golden armor (which restored shields upon successful finishing moves) always felt a little lackluster compared to the rest of the golden items. Now, however, it'll be practically indispensable, as it has the Fast Use perk formerly attached to the backpack, which allows the wearer to use consumables twice as f


With the announcement of the Iron Crown Packs, players seem to have hit their limit of consumer exploitation. As a limited-time event, players only have a small window to collect that cosmetics that they may want, of which there are 24. Each player can complete a set of tasks to be awarded two of these packs, but the remainder cost about $7 each in real mo


The Bunker S is ostensibly a headphone stand, but its the best headphone stand you're ever going to find. It too has an LED light ring and 2 USB ports, matching the Bunker RGB exactly. It also comes with a long arm for vertical holding and a short arm for horizontal holding. I've got mine mounted to the back of my monitor so that my headphones are always safe and tucked away when I'm not using them. It also projects the swirling rainbow lights on the wall behind my monitor which has an incredibly psychedelic effect at night that I'm just in love w


If you were worried that Respawn might be running short on inventive ideas for new Legends, then hopefully Crypto will set your mind at ease. To quote Gibraltar from the launch trailer, " Kid's got some move


Today, we're returning to look at some more Cougar products, but this time, we're stepping off the beaten path to look at a product line you won't find on every gamer's desk. Cougar is nothing if not innovators, and their line of Bunker gaming accessories: the Bunker RGB, Bunker S RGB, and Bunker M RGB, are the kind of sleeper products that solve problems you didn't realize you had. As an added benefit, the bunker products also all have full RGB control, so my desk is starting to look like some kind of Dubstep laser light show, and I couldn't be happier about it. Let's get into these Bunker produ


Many people who try out Mirage love the fact that he can send out decoys of himself. It helps cause confusion and can give your team a serious upper-hand in firefights. A neat thing about the decoys that a good number of people may not know is that if an enemy shoots and hits one of them their location is immediately revealed to your t


Apex Legends launched with a thunderous boom onto the PC , PlayStation 4 , and Xbox One in February of this past year. Although it had a fantastic start, the game has plummeted in popularity, and many are wondering if this is due to problems with the developer, Respawn Entertainment, or if EA has more control than players are aw


Being 30 does give him an advantage considering he's old enough to have real-world experience while also being young enough to be in the athletic prime of his life. He has the best of both worlds inside King's Can


The Bunker series may seem superfluous to some, but think about how much time you spend at your desk playing games or working. I'm a big proponent of creating happy environments for a happy life, and the Bunker series not only eliminates gaming frustrations, but creates a fun an inviting environment to game in. What could be better than t

You can pester enemy snipers into giving up their perch, distract enemy squads and cause them to waste ammunition while your allies prepare an ambush, or cause them to cut their loot runs short on the assumption that their position's given away. It's particularly fun to open doors in order to feint a push and draw attention to the wrong entra


There's most definitely an awful lot to unpack here. And if you're wondering where to start, then as always, we're here to help you out with that. Keep scrolling to join us as we highlight and check out ten of the biggest ways in which season three is changing the game for Apex Legen


Given the runaway success of the Disruptor Rounds hop-up for the Alternator and RE-45, as well as the classic headshot goodness offered by the Skullpiercer for the Wingman and Longbow, this is sure to be one of season three's less popular chan


Once again, we need to compare this to Fortnite , the dominant PS5 Game Updates in the genre, which treats its consumers with far more respect. There is nothing random about purchasing items in that game. The item shop shows exactly what one will receive, theoretically leaving players satisfied with their purchase, and not let down at the randomness that comes with loot bo
]]> https://stayclose.social/blog/35325/cougar-bunker-series-review/ Tue, 10 Feb 2026 10:17:18 +0000 Lenora Snyder https://stayclose.social/blog/24739/cougar-bunker-series-review/ The game's objective is to get wins, so it’s impossible to fault anyone for choosing to learn and play this character. The major problem is that Respawn Entertainment has developed a universe of interesting characters with unique abilities, but none of them can effectively counter a Pathfinder’s speed and height advanta


Ultimately, the best duos will be the characters that players are the most comfortable playing. Good teamwork skills and communication are vital, and choosing legends whose abilities complement one another can only help improve the chances of winn


In most battle royale games, duos games tend to play out more slowly than full squad games. Players aren’t always as aggressive since they have only one another to help them should they catch themselves in a bind. So, they tend to be more methodological, instead of focusing on reckless pushes and superior weapo


Caustic’s traps hurt undead Legends just as they hurt Legends. When Mirage uses his decoy, it appears red to Shadow Legends and is therefore effective because it's hard for these undead beings to tell the difference between Mirage and his decoy. On the other hand, Wattson’s Ultimate is less useful at the top 10 stage because there's no need to defend against bombardments and grenades. Crypto is also less useful because his skills require him to be stationary but Shadow Legends can easily spot him from a distance even if he is only partially exposed. To learn which Legends are best and worst for the mode, check out TheGamer's guide to this to


At present, playing as Pathfinder signifies an easier way to rack up kills and PS5 Cheats wins. Unfortunately, players will continue to do this until there’s some way for other characters to effectively compete with advanta


When there are only 10 Legends remaining, these surviving players join forces to travel to a rescue ship that will take them out of the zombie-infested arena. If any single player makes it to the rescue ship, then the Legends win. However, if the Shadow Legends manage to take them all down, the team of undead players w


For starters, there are several areas of the map that are impossible to reach without the help of a Pathfinder. Additionally, there are other areas of land that are accessible to non-Pathfinders only by using a redeploy balloon. And finally, there are also elevated areas that become impossible to reach without a Pathfinder in a small cir


Caustic was born on the planet known as Gaea. It was home to Humbert Labs, the premier manufacturer of pesticides for the Frontier crops, and Caustic's future employer. Gaea is located in The Outlands which means Caustic's venture onto Solace and into the Apex Games wasn't too far of a space t


Because Shadow Legends have extremely low health, it’s important that they never get in front of a Legend’s gun. Even a player with spotty aim can take them down with just a few bullets. A better strategy is to identify where a target is moving and try to attack them from behind, out of their line of si


The sticky suction cup on the Bunker products is strong, but on the Bunker S in particular, I had some issues since it is load-bearing. It can really only stick to a totally flat surface like the back of a monitor or a smooth computer tower. I at first attempted to stick it to the side of my Ikea desk, which is flat but slightly textured with faux wood grain, and it wouldn't hold. I then stuck it to my lightly orange peel textured wall, and it held better, but it would still lose grip occasionally. Now, it's on the back of my monitor and I've had no probl


Character ideas might include an addition with something similar to Wraith’s portal. This could include height, and allow the player to reach places that they don’t have to travel to physically before setting the end of the teleport. To balance it against Pathfinder, it could be more limited in distance but allow height that rivals the zip line’s maximum vertical


Each Shadow Legend kill returns health. This is helpful to know in cases where meds may be unavailable or will take too long to use. Killing Shadow Legends in succession will restore full health, but players will still need to make sure to have enough shields to protect themselves in the case of a Shadow melee att


Earlier, the addition of new mods for weapons was discussed and how those can benefit the game in ways that adding a whole new weapon can't. Well, adding a brand-new weapon can also be exciting, and it's already been announced that a charge rifle will be entering the ranks in the third sea


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


Today, we're returning to look at some more Cougar products, but this time, we're stepping off the beaten path to look at a product line you won't find on every gamer's desk. Cougar is nothing if not innovators, and their line of Bunker gaming accessories: the Bunker RGB, Bunker S RGB, and Bunker M RGB, are the kind of sleeper products that solve problems you didn't realize you had. As an added benefit, the bunker products also all have full RGB control, so my desk is starting to look like some kind of Dubstep laser light show, and I couldn't be happier about it. Let's get into these Bunker produ
]]> https://stayclose.social/blog/24739/cougar-bunker-series-review/ Tue, 27 Jan 2026 11:13:52 +0000 Lenora Snyder https://stayclose.social/LenoraSnyder708/ https://stayclose.social/LenoraSnyder708/ Tue, 27 Jan 2026 11:13:42 +0000 Lenora Snyder