https://stayclose.social/RobbyA91228789877/ Latest updates from Robby Flemming https://stayclose.social/blog/24334/dead-by-daylight-chapter-14-and-what-lies-ahead-in-an-interview-with-mathie/ Many people think that Apex Legends was a flash in the pan, as its numbers on Twitch and other gaming-centric sites dropped since launch. The truth is that there are very few things that can compete with League of Legends or Fortnite , so comparing numbers to those titans is unf


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


Caustic began as a research scientist at Humbert Labs on his home-world known as Gaea. They were the leading manufacturer for pesticides for the Frontier crops and were responsible for making sure the crops were uncontaminated and survived the entire harvest sea


There's a myriad of ways in which players can exercise 200 IQ strategies involving these characters. For example, a Wraith can place portals in storm zones, tricking lagging players to taking them right into Caustic traps. The Wraith can also set portals up in tricky locations such as caves or in multi-level buildings, placing gas at each side of the entrance and the exit and making it tough for opponents to move without getting gassed. The gas not only hinders visibility and damages enemies, but it slows them down. This gives the Caustic and Wraith team an easy opportunity to outplay their oppone


The lab was constantly experimenting trying to come up with stronger and more efficient formulas to be the most effective. This constant state of experimentation and iteration was likely the cause of Caustic's mental sh


In the trailer, Wattson lands in a lava zone. It's difficult to make out much beyond the fact that she's surrounded by patches of molten lava, but one can expect to have to watch their steps in this area to avoid getting burned. The image also shows elevated dwellings, similar to those in Swamps on the Kings Canyon


The map in Apex Legends has only seen one major evolution throughout its lifetime, and that came once the second season began. These giant lumbering dinosaur-like creatures took up residence in King's Canyon, and their footsteps caused the landscape to change. Other than that, the map saw the addition of an Octane-inspired area and a lab portal, which was introduced after the premiere of Wraith's animated short. Here's hoping small and large changes come to King's Canyon and make familiar territory brand spanking


The skin is called Prince of Darkness and turns the mad scientist into a mad king. It gives Caustic some nice armor inspired by high-fantasy and manages to incorporate his gas mask in a way that doesn't detract from the rest of the design. The skin also features a skull on both the chest and b


Taken together, this means that the characters’ dependence on tactical abilities is greater than in other modes. Therefore, duos should aim to play as characters that have abilities that aren't too similar, giving them the most options for tactically-sound plays in any situat


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


This shows no distinguishing features. However, the fact that Caustic is able to walk through and trap players in the space shows that this location may feel similar to the Bunker location on the original


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


From a tactical standpoint, Mirage is effective at causing distractions. If a Mirage can successfully capture the attention of an opposing duo, the Pathfinder can grapple over to the team and get them while they're not paying attention to him. And, if done especially well, Mirage can then use his decoy escape to push the unwitting team from another direction, resulting in a strong push strat


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 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


As as the Crypto reveal video shows , and as was supplemented by several in-PS5 Game Updates clues such as changing banners and Crypto sightings , Crypto appears to have successfully hacked the Apex Games Arena. While it's not entirely clear how that hack affected the arena, it likely that whatever he did made it inopera
]]> https://stayclose.social/blog/24334/dead-by-daylight-chapter-14-and-what-lies-ahead-in-an-interview-with-mathie/ Mon, 26 Jan 2026 12:45:58 +0000 Robby Flemming https://stayclose.social/blog/24330/apex-legends-how-to-counter-high-ground-camping-tactics/ Geysers actually acts just like a Jump Tower, propelling the player high into the air and putting them into skydiving mode. It's still useful, of course, especially when you're ready to rotate after looting the area. But it's a lot more time consuming and much more noticeable to nearby enemies than a simple boosted j


There are a lot of interesting characters in Dead By Daylight and every couple of months they expand the roster by incorporating new original ideas or pulling from well-established franchises. Over the years they’ve used Killers and Survivors from Saw, Stranger Things , Halloween, Nightmare On Elm Street, Ash Vs Evil Dead , Texas Chainsaw Massacre, Scream, and Left 4 D


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


One of the biggest complaints to be had concerning World's Edge is how thin the loot distribution seems to be, particularly in terms of weapons. You know it's problematic when actually locating a Mozambique or P2020 is cause for celebrat


However, in cases where this is simply not possible, find cover and try to anticipate opponents’ moves. The majority of time, due to the circle constraints or simply the desire to take down their opponents before the final circle ends the PS5 game trailers, they’ll drop from the high-ground position. Be ready for it and take advantage of the situation by having shotguns on h


If a team has circle advantage in a later phase of the game, there’s rarely a reason to try to take on a high-ground opponent. Because the circle’s closure will require them to have to drop down and push toward the circle anyway, fighting them when they’re on more level terrain is the way to go. If an opposing team waits until the circle is closing to move from the high ground position, this is a great time for a Bangalore’s or a Gibraltar to use their ultimate. This can provide a major impediment as the team must now face a barrage of damage within the circle or risk getting caught in the area outside the circle, which rapidly depletes players’ hea


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


Admittedly introducing Alien characters and settings would be a stretch to Dead By Daylight’s tone, but go with it for a minute. Having the setting in the crumbling prison from Alien 3 with opening and closing doors would be awes


Ripley would have to be the survivor with perks for sneaking and maybe a gadget or two for Killer detection/distraction. Having the Xenomorph as the Killer would be really fun, hard to see thanks to it’s black shell, deals damage with acidic blood whenever it’s damage by a pallet or something, and then be very, very sneaky. Think a multiplayer version of Alien Isolation and you get the i


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


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


Wraith’s the type of person I’d kiss when the mood is exactly right. We’re drinking hot toddies, enjoying a romantic evening of discussing the latest Area 51 conspiracy theories when I decide to plant one on


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


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


This is a solid combo for the team that plans to get sweaty. Both characters have abilities that allow them to reposition very quickly and dodge income bullets. Further, Octane’s health regeneration allows him to take some damage from the storm or distant sniper fire while Wraith’s phase ability can help her temporarily avoid damage completely in both of these situati
]]> https://stayclose.social/blog/24330/apex-legends-how-to-counter-high-ground-camping-tactics/ Mon, 26 Jan 2026 12:35:48 +0000 Robby Flemming https://stayclose.social/blog/24325/apex-legends-ranking-the-10-best-skins-of-the-season-2-battle-pass/ In terms of gaming accessory priorities, it’s easy for headsets to take a backseat to a keyboard or mouse. But if you’re genuinely looking to gain an advantage over your competition - especially in a game like _ Apex Legends _ in which you need to listen for incoming footsteps - a solid headset is an absolute m


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


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


Another rarely acknowledged benefit to the drone is the fact that it can still work while not being actively piloted. Exiting the drone rather than recalling it will leave it idle, but Crypto's passive skill "Neurolink" keeps its sensors active, and it will continue to highlight enemies that travel within 30m of


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


Along with the bronze coloring, the design also has a giraffe-like pattern on his forearms and another animal spotting on other parts of his body. It's a more subtle skin that isn't looking to impress anyone, but honestly, it might be the best suited for helping you blend in with King's Can


Ultimately, players that can secure the high ground within a closing circle can benefit from better vantage points, shot angles and cover. For instance, a player perched on the mountains to the east of the redeploy balloon at Slum Lakes can spot opponents from just west of Containment all the way through the tops of the houses across Slum Lakes. Because of view obstructions, players situated in lower ground positions will have a harder time spotting opponents and tracking locations of enemy squads, making them ill-prepared to spot and track their opposit


If levels truly are split, the game can come down to a situation where the end of the game depends on whether a player has full health or a Gold Knockdown Shield, which lengthens the amount of time they can take storm damage without dying. Further, a player playing as Wraith won’t take damage in the storm while phasing, and players in the character’s portals also don’t take damage while in it. These seemingly minor advantages can be the difference between a win and a l


As far as weapons, it can be hard to know whether to choose to run with a long-range sniper rifle or a short-distance shotgun before a player hops into battle, so it’s important for a player to know their own strengths and weaknesses with each weapon type as well. A weapon like a G7 Scout can serve both purposes as a player can affix a sniper scope for longer distances or use iron sights for better targeting at range. Many players have success using scope-free sniper rifles Longbows and Triple Takes at close range as w


If the details above weren’t enough to convince you how great Razer’s latest suite of gaming accessories is, we have one more thing up our sleeve, and it’s one that pretty much every gamer cares about: customizable RGB lights. Players can customize their Viper and Huntsman with the most simple or elaborate light show that they can design. I’ve barely scratched the surface of what’s possible in Razer Synapse 3, and that’s only because the factory presets are already incredible. During my playthrough of _ Astellia Online _ , my Huntsman worked in sync with the game, illuminating the most important keys, while even changing colors of the keys based on whether or not a spell was on a cool-down. It was something I’ve only experienced with on-screen notifications, so having the light up notifications available literally at my fingertips was (and continues to be) an absolute game-chan


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 updates's regular battle royale mode. Here are some tactical tips to succeed in Shadowf
]]> https://stayclose.social/blog/24325/apex-legends-ranking-the-10-best-skins-of-the-season-2-battle-pass/ Mon, 26 Jan 2026 12:29:04 +0000 Robby Flemming https://stayclose.social/blog/24318/apex-legends-duos-the-best-character-combos/ Jack Taggart Sr. would make a great survivor with perks that involve harassing/distracting the Killer. The Killer would be the terrifying Creeper who would apply the Madness effect and have abilities that help him track down the Survivors. It would also be cool if he had a speed bonus kick in every 23 seco


On the issue of cross play, Côté was clear in the matter, "It’s untrue that there are no plans for cross play, we are looking at it. For us, the one thing that allows us to keep the PS5 game deals alive is a player base, there is a critical mass for the matchmaking to work, purely for that, anything above that is good, and the more we can bring people together through cross play or any other way, the better it’s going to be for everyone’s experience. It’s obviously something we are looking at very close


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


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


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


The Anvil Receiver ups the damage for semi-automatic fire on the R301 and Flatline, giving them more utility as marksman rifles. The Double Tap Trigger, perhaps most interestingly, causes the EVA-8 and Scout to fire two round bur


One of the biggest complaints to be had concerning World's Edge is how thin the loot distribution seems to be, particularly in terms of weapons. You know it's problematic when actually locating a Mozambique or P2020 is cause for celebrat


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


If you've ever been to a bar and had a good experience with the bartender it was likely due to how outgoing and welcoming they were. The life of a bartender suited Mirage pretty well and it was exactly what he did before entering King's Canyon in hopes of competing in the Apex Ga


There's a myriad of ways in which players can exercise 200 IQ strategies involving these characters. For example, a Wraith can place portals in storm zones, tricking lagging players to taking them right into Caustic traps. The Wraith can also set portals up in tricky locations such as caves or in multi-level buildings, placing gas at each side of the entrance and the exit and making it tough for opponents to move without getting gassed. The gas not only hinders visibility and damages enemies, but it slows them down. This gives the Caustic and Wraith team an easy opportunity to outplay their oppone


Players have mixed feelings about Bangalore’s smoke tactical ability. Sure, it blocks enemies’ visibility as a Banglore heals or resurrects teammates. But it can also can cause issues when a Bangalore player uses it at the wrong time. For example, it can obstruct vision for Bangalore’s own teammates, which in turn can cause confusion as to what's happening around t


It should be a little more than obvious that trudging through scorching hot magma is indeed detrimental to your health and well-being, but given the confusing impact of the ominously green water in King's Canyon's Water Treatment facility, it feels worthy of a ment


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
]]> https://stayclose.social/blog/24318/apex-legends-duos-the-best-character-combos/ Mon, 26 Jan 2026 12:20:42 +0000 Robby Flemming https://stayclose.social/blog/24313/dead-by-daylight-chapter-14-and-what-lies-ahead-in-an-interview-with-mathie/ That said, TheGamer 's got a few pointers on doing just that. Whether you're wanting to get an idea of what to expect, or you're just looking for a few ideas to up your Crypto PS5 Game Strategy, we've got you covered. Keep scrolling to check out ten tips and tricks for getting the most out of Apex Legends ' newest charac


Shooting down Cargo Bots will occasionally yield a Vault Key, which is used to unlock them and claim their treasures. Three vaults are hidden away inside of underground tunnels and caves, and can be found just south of the Train Yard, due north from The Geyser, or a short jog west from Lava C


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


There are a lot of interesting characters in Dead By Daylight and every couple of months they expand the roster by incorporating new original ideas or pulling from well-established franchises. Over the years they’ve used Killers and Survivors from Saw, Stranger Things , Halloween, Nightmare On Elm Street, Ash Vs Evil Dead , Texas Chainsaw Massacre, Scream, and Left 4 D


Multi-story buildings, such as those within Capitol City, generally have a room on each of their many floors that can be holed up in, and outlying buildings (especially those with adjoining hallway sections, as seen in The Geyser) can be hid under or slid through. Practically every location has its equivalent, and getting creative with them pays


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

It should be a little more than obvious that trudging through scorching hot magma is indeed detrimental to your health and well-being, but given the confusing impact of the ominously green water in King's Canyon's Water Treatment facility, it feels worthy of a ment


The map in Apex Legends has only seen one major evolution throughout its lifetime, and that came once the second season began. These giant lumbering dinosaur-like creatures took up residence in King's Canyon, and their footsteps caused the landscape to change. Other than that, the map saw the addition of an Octane-inspired area and a lab portal, which was introduced after the premiere of Wraith's animated short. Here's hoping small and large changes come to King's Canyon and make familiar territory brand spanking


The kindest way to describe the current state of Apex Legends is that it has destroyed its own potential in its pending death by a thousand cuts. One indicator of a game’s popularity is its viewership numbers on Twitch , which tell a story of how interested people are in watching the game's content. Although not representative exactly of the number of players in the game, we can see a steady decline over the past six mon


It turns out that rummaging through things you shouldn't online could cause you to lose everything and everyone you love. He was hunted by powerful men, and, in turn, became something and someone his previous self wouldn't recogn


In addition, there was also speculation that the game would be a dominant entrant in eSports, as it offers players a more consistent experience than games like Fortnite , which has been criticized for its constant change. Right now, Fortnite is giving the world a perfect example of its problematic and hasty updates, with BRUTE Mechs dominating most games and almost every pro player and organization begging Epic Games to remove the unbalanced items from competitive matc


Until recently, Dead by Daylight was a game played only on PC , PlayStation 4 , and Xbox One , but now players have new ways to play. The Nintendo Switch port of the game offers a different experience altogether, putting the action in your hands, and the mobile version of the game is in early beta and not available in North America, although that has not stopped this writer from having it on his ph


The worst (or best, depending on your preference) part of leaving King's Canyon behind for a lot of players has to be the loss of Skulltown, the consistently hot drop location that promised a fight the moment your feet hit the ground. However, it certainly didn't take players long to find its equivalent in World's E


The first notable issue came in the form of an underwhelming, uninspired, and grind-heavy Battle Pass for its first season of play. Like other games, their version of the Battle Pass contained 100 tiers of unlockable cosmetic items, but these were nowhere near the quality that one would expect from such a popular g


One of the problems with competing against Fortnite is that players expect similar value for their consumer dollar. While the game is free-to-play, many players spend on cosmetic items to support the develo
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