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The Daily Moot (7/16/19)
1. Resident Evil 5 and 6 for Switch Get a Release Date
Capcom has confirmed an October 29th release date for Resident Evil 5 and 6 on the Nintendo Switch. Nintendo announced the Switch ports at E3 but did not mention a release date at that time. The games will be available in the Nintendo eShop, but there will also be the Resident Evil Triple Pack available for retail. The triple pack will feature a copy of Resident Evil 4, 5, and 6.
2. Borderlands 3’s Reveal this Morning was Pointless
We were supposed to learn something about Borderlands 3 this morning during a so-called “Celebration of Togetherness.” Instead, it was just a new trailer for the game centered around co-operative play. Well, we sort of already knew we could player Borderlands with friends. That’s… sort of the point of Borderlands. While we can appreciate the Borderlands 3 team trying to build hype for their game, maybe don’t promise exciting news and then give us…this?
3. Sega Reveals New Super Monkey Ball Game
Sega has revealed a new Super Monkey Ball game they will release this year for Switch, PlayStation 4, and Windows PC. The game is actually a remake of the 2006 Wii game Super Monkey Ball: Banana Blitz. The new game will release for PS4 and Switch at the end of October. The PC version of the game will come to Steam sometime in December.
4. Hunt: Showdown Introducing Trinity Mode
Hunt: Showdown is a sweet game where you hunt monsters (and other hunters) in a spooky swamp. The game is traditionally played in teams of two, but starting with the official game release there will also be a Trinity mode. Apparently, many Hunt: Showdown players have been asking for a way to play with teams of 3 for some time. Hunt: Showdown releases on Xbox and PS4 on August 27th.
5. Tetris Effect Coming to PC Next Week
Tetris Effect is an intense Tetris experience that is currently available on PS4 and PS VR. Well, starting next week it will also be available to PC players. In Tetris Effect, everything is synced to your actions. That means the lights, music, sounds, and special effects all react to how you play. All of that sounds particularly sweet, especially when you remember this game is in VR. Tetris Effect releases on the Epic Games Store on July 23rd.
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1. Borderlands 3 Won’t Launch with Crossplay
The official Borderlands Twitter account posted an image announcing a big reveal set for tomorrow morning that included the phrase “a celebration of togetherness.” Fans immediately took this to mean we were finally getting the crossplay announcement. Unfortunately, Gearbox Studios CEO Randy Pitchford quickly clarified that Borderlands 3 won’t have crossplay at launch and tomorrow’s reveal is about something else. Thoughts?
2. Apex Legends to Start Matching Cheaters Against Each Other
Respawn Entertainment caught fire with Apex Legends, but they quickly were faced with an army of cheaters attempting to ruin their game. One thing they’re going to start doing is pairing detected cheaters against one another. Many other video games have used this tactic to deter cheating in the past. When your game is free, banning cheaters isn’t practical. How can you best discourage cheating, then? Make it not fun. What’s not fun? PLAYING AGAINST CHEATERS.
3. Dota Underlords Introduces a Free Battle Pass
Although Season 1 for Dota Underlords hasn’t stated yet, Valve has already introduced a battle pass for the game. The pass is called the Proto Pass and it is free to all players. Think of the Proto Pass as a test run before the actual battle pass that will presumably come with Season 1. You can unlock cosmetic rewards like new game boards, win streak effects, and more.
4. The Division 2 Director Considering Single-Player
Over the weekend, the creative director of The Division 2 asked his Twitter followers whether they’d be interested in a single player version of their game. Naturally, the response was overwhelmingly positive. What do you all think? The Last of Us x The Division sounds like it would be a pretty sweet crossover, eh?
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It is Monday, which means it is time for the Weekend Wrap Up! We cover the biggest stories that took place while we were all locked in our gaming caves over the weekend. Check it out!
POPULAR The Daily Moot (7/12/19)
1. Call of Duty: Modern Warfare Gunfight Mode Revealed! (Moot Points Ep. 61)
Happy Friday everyone! In this week's episode of Moot Points the guys talk about the new Modern Warfare game mode 'Gunfight.' It was just revealed yesterday and there's a lot to unpack, so check out the video now to learn all about it!
2. Red Bull to Host WoW Race to World First Event
A new World of Warcraft raid is always an exciting spectacle, as top raid teams from around world attempt to defeat the new raid first. Previously, a guild called Method has hosted the Race to World First event. Well, now Red Bull is throwing their hat into the ring as well; Red Bull will host their own Race to World First event featuring some of the top guilds in the world, but not Method. Method is still going forward with their own Race event. Everything will be streamed starting on July 16th, when the Azshara’s Eternal Palace raid releases.
3. Ubisoft Bans XP Farming Quests in Assassin’s Creed Odyssey
Ubisoft introduced a new tool for Assassin’s Creed Odyssey last month that enables players to create their own quests. Unfortunately, some players have been taking advantage of the tool to make easy quests with the sole purpose of farming XP. Well, Ubisoft is nipping that right in the bud as they will begin banning some of the quests. They may also look to restrict some players from creating new levels if they continue to try and exploit the level creator tool.
4. Gears of War 5 Removes all Smoking References
It has officially been revealed that Gears of War 5 will include zero depictions of smoking cigarettes or other tobacco products. Anti-smoking organization Truth Initiative originally approached ELeague about removing smoking from Gears 5. While many of us may not consider it, characters in video games smoking cigarettes can have a powerful impact on young gamers. Good job to all involved.
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POPULAR The Daily Moot (7/11/19)
1. First Look at Modern Warfare’s Gunfight Mode
Infinity Ward has officially revealed this morning the Gunfight game mode that will be in Call of Duty: Modern Warfare. Gunfight is a 2v2 game mode where duos face off on a small map. Your loadouts are random and will change from round to round. You can see this in action right now on Twitch. There will also be a big reveal of the multiplayer for Modern Warfare on August 1st.
2. R6 Siege to Ban Chat Cheaters
There was an exploit in Rainbow Six Siege last week that enabled you to crash another player’s game by spamming the chat. It has since been hotfixed and now Ubisoft will begin dishing out bans to those who exploited it. If you just tried the exploit to test it or whatever, you’re in the clear; Ubisoft has reported they will only be giving bans to those who used it 10 or more times.
3. Jordan Bans PUBG, More Games to Follow
Jordan (the country) just banned PlayerUnknown’s Battlegrounds due to concerns with the “negative impact” of violent video games. PUBG is just the start, though, as the country looks to ban six more games soon including Fortnite. With as much respect as we can muster, this seems pretty hecking dumb. While we’re sure the people in charge of this decision are intelligent people, it is sad to see older generations create laws on topics that they clearly misunderstand on a fundamental level.
4. Valve Introduces a New Steam Tool to Recommend Games
For a store with effectively unlimited games to play, Steam has historically done a poor job helping users find games they may actually like. In an effort to change that, Valve introduced a new tool today that uses machine learning to recommend games you may like. This is a part of Steam Labs, a new program that gives users a chance to test work-in-progress features.
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We are hosting a MASSIVE Clash Royale tournament TODAY! It is free to enter and there are sweet prizes ($$$ for top players and Moot Coins for everyone who wins 5 or more games.) Check out the post below for more details.
POPULAR The Daily Moot (7/10/19)
1. Nintendo Reveals the Switch Lite
Nintendo revealed a new version of the Nintendo Switch this morning called the Switch Lite. The Switch Lite is designed for handheld play and does not include detachable Joy-Con controllers. It also does not connect to a television, so you’re completely restricted to handheld mode. The battery life will last longer, which is nice, and it will cost less. The Switch Lite will cost $200 USD and will be released on September 20th this year.
2. The Division 2 Adds Raid Matchmaking
FINALLY, Ubisoft caved to the pressure and implemented matchmaking for Operation Dark Hours in The Division 2. Why was there pressure, you ask? Well, Ubisoft promised raid matchmaking would be in The Division 2 and then the game released and it was nowhere to be found. You can now play through Operation Dark Hours on a new ‘Discovery’ difficulty that lets you find teammates to play with, but you won’t be able to earn Exotic loot.
3. Dauntless Releases First Major Content Update
Dauntless is releasing its first major content update next week, titled Fortune and Glory. There will be a new hunting mode called Trials that will present you with modified Behemoths to fight off against. Two different difficulties will offer unique rewards. There will also be a new season called High Skies, that offers two new Hunt Passes full of cosmetics and consumables. Fortune and Glory launches on July 16th.
4. Amazon is Developing a F2P Lord of the Rings MMO
Yooooo a Lord of the Rings MMO? Let’s goooooooooo! Amazon is working with Leyou, a Chinese game publisher. Leyou owns the studio that develops Warframe, so hopefully some of that MMO experience will transfer over. The new game is set well before events of the Lord of the Rings trilogy. We don’t even have a name for this game yet nor do we know a release date.
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Check out our latest YouTube video! In this video Brian analyzes Hollow Knight, a critically-acclaimed indie platformer, to answer the question: Should You Play It?!
POPULAR The Daily Moot (7/9/19)
1. Fortnite Content Update Adds Air Strikes
Fortnite v9.30 content update 3 released this morning, introducing the Air Strike item to the battle royale mode. The Air Strike is a throwable that calls in a, you guessed it, airstrike on a location. The Air Strike calls in 20 missiles that each deal 75 damage to players and 200 to structures. You’ll be able to find Air Strikes anywhere, but they’re legendary rarity so that may be difficult to come across.
2. The Cuphead Show is Coming to Netflix
Holy smokes, Batman! A new TV show is bringing the iconic Cuphead and Mugman characters from the digital screen to, uh, another digital screen. The Cuphead Show will be a hand-drawn animated series on Netfix that expands upon the world created in the Cuphead game. Apparently, the show will match the darker vibe of the game. There is currently no official release date.
3. Operation Apocalypse Z Begins in Black Ops 4
A new wave of content has started for Call of Duty: Black Ops 4, at least on PlayStation 4 anyway. A new multiplayer specialist, Reaper from Black Ops 3, is now available to play. There are new map updates to both Blackout maps and new game modes to boot. Finally, the Zombies story continues as players move to a revamped Nuketown map that is 400% larger than ‘Nuketown Zombies.’ The update will be available on PC (and Xbox?) next week.
4. Dr. Mario World is now Available on Mobile
WARNING: Extreme freemium model in place. Dr. Mario World is a new mobile puzzle game based on previous Dr. Mario games. While the gameplay itself seems pretty satisfying, the game currently has an extremely unfavorable freemium model. The game is technically free and you can technically play for free, but each level you play uses up a ‘heart’ and you’ll need to spend money on more ‘hearts’ if you want to play more than a few games at a time. Still, maybe check it out?
5. Offline Multiplayer Coming to Tetris 99
Tetris 99 is that DOPE Tetris battle royale that released for the Nintendo Switch a while back. A recent DLC added multiplayer single player modes that could be played offline, but there is not yet an offline multiplayer mode. Well, that will hopefully be changing soon as a listing on Nintendo’s Australian website shows a new expansion that references offline multiplayer. Anyone interested in Tetris 99?
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Last week we released update v2.16, which included a few sweet introductions we don't think you'll want to miss. Learn all about the new update in the post below!
POPULAR The Daily Moot (7/8/19)
1. Weekend Wrap Up: Pokémon, Destiny 2, and Borderlands 3!
2. Runescape Introduces Dinosaurs
A new Runescape update called Land Out of Time launched today, introducing DINOSAURS to the game. Members can face off against the prehistoric creatures in a new zone that also features tons of treasure to find. You can visit the new location by taking a boat from the Digsite or contacting the Royal Messengers near the lodestones.
3. Batman Arkham Collection Coming to Consoles
The Batman Arkham Collection combines remasters of Arkham Asylum and Arkham City with a version of Arkham Knight into one purchase. For those who haven’t had the pleasure of playing any of the Arkham games, let us tell you they are all exquisite. The Arkham Collection will be available in Europe this September and hopefully the rest of the world shortly afterwards.
4. Earth Defense Force 5 Coming to PC this Week
Earth Defense Force 5 will be available on Steam for the first time later this week. The third-person arcade shooter originally launched for PlayStation 4 in 2017. In Earth Defense Force 5, the year is 2022 and aliens are raining down from the sky. It is up to you to hold off endless hordes of enemies to keep humanity’s hopes alive.
5. Harvest Moon Coming to the Nintendo Switch
The fan-favorite game Friends of Mineral Town is being reworked for the Nintendo Switch, as confirmed by Publisher XSeed Games. The game will officially be called Story of Seasons: Friends of Mineral Town and it currently only have a Japan release date confirmed. Story of Seasons will be out in Japan on October 17th and it will come to North America presumably a few months later.
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Last week we released update v2.16, which included a few sweet introductions we don't think you'll want to miss. Learn all about the new update in the post below!
POPULAR The Daily Moot (7/5/19)
*Sorry, no episode of Moot Points this week 😭. Have a nice weekend and we'll see you on Monday!*
1. There’s a Giant Robot in Fortnite’s Volcano
First noticed this morning, there’s the beginning of a giant robot being built inside Fortnite’s volcano. As of the time we write this, there is only a pair of legs but they’re massive. We don’t know who is building the giant robot or why. Fortnite Season 9 has a few weeks left, so this could be something to do with Season 9’s storyline. Or, perhaps more likely, this could be the first teases of what we can expect in Season 10? Thoughts?
2. Mythbusters: The Game – Official Reveal Trailer
Finally, exactly what we’ve all been waiting for! Fortnite, Halo, The Witcher… they’ve all just been training us for this moment. An official Mythbusters game is apparently coming out and we’re not sure how to feel. We also know next to nothing about the game itself because the trailer basically tells us nothing, but it is labelled a “Crazy Experiments Simulator” so maybe it’s a scientific sandbox type game? Who cares, we’re pre-ordering it now!
3. Gears of War 5 Test Opens up in 2 Weeks
A technical test of Gears of War 5’s different multiplayer modes will open up on July 19th. The test will include Escalation, Arcade, King of the Hill, and a few others modes and challenges. Escalation is the game’s competitive multiplayer mode, arcade is a more casual playstyle, and King of the Hill is, well, King of the Hill. Xbox Game Pass subscribers and pre-order customers will have access to the technical test when it opens on the 19th.
4. Final DLC for Assassin’s Creed Odyssey Coming this Month
Ubisoft went all out when it came to post-launch content for Assassin’s Creed Odyssey. Both last year and this year saw multi-part DLC pack releases, but it seems like the end of the road is near. In less than two weeks Judgment of Atlantis will release, marking the end of this year’s Fate of Atlantis DLC package. Perhaps this means the next Assassin’s Creed game is closer than we think?
5. Mewtwo Returns to Pokemon Go Next Week
Mewtwo will be making his return to Pokemon Go as a raid boss next week, but with a fitting update. Mewtwo will be armored out of his mind to match his style in the upcoming movie Mewtwo Strikes Back: Evolution. Mewtwo will be in Pokemon Go starting on July 10th and the movie comes out just a couple days later, on July 12th.
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Update 2.16 is out now for iOS and Android! Read about it in the post below!
POPULAR The Daily Moot (7/3/19)
1. Let's Play: Harry Potter Wizards Unite!
Harry Potter: Wizards Unite came out a few weeks ago and Dylan was incredibly excited to try it. Come along on the journey as Dylan loads up Harry Potter: Wizards Unite for the first time!
2. Fortnite x Stranger Things Crossover
Things on Fortnite’s battle royale map are starting to get a bit… Strange. Portals from the popular TV show Strangers Things have popped up in and around the Mega Mall. When you walk through one of the portals everything goes dark for a second before you’re teleported to somewhere else on the map. This is hopefully just the start of a bigger crossover event to build hype for Season 3 of Stranger Things, which releases tomorrow.
3. Hunt: Showdown Leaving Early Access
Next month, Hunt: Showdown will finally leave early access and join the big boy world of fully released games. In Hunt: Showdown, you compete with other bounty hunters to find and kill a horrible monster. With the PvP elements in Hunt: Showdown, it captures a lot of the tension that makes battle royale games exciting without actually being a battle royale itself. Hunt: Showdown officially launches out of early access on August 27th.
4. First Official Teamfight Tactics Tournament Announced
Riot Games announced this morning they will be hosting the first official Teamfight Tactics tournament with the help of Twitch Rivals. The tournament, set to take place on July 17th-18th, will feature 64 popular Twitch streamers and a prize pool of $125K USD. The full lineup of streamers for the tournament will be revealed on July 8th. We have a growing lounge for Teamfight Tactics here on Moot if you want to find out what the game is or how you can improve at it.
5. Reloading will be Different in Call of Duty: Modern Warfare
In the upcoming Call of Duty: Modern Warfare game, reloading will be different from previous games in the series in a few ways. The most prominent change is the new ability to reload while aiming down sights. This way you won’t be taken out of the action so much every time you reload your weapon. There will also be different reload animations based on how many bullets are left in the magazine. This is to try and foster a more immersive feeling as well. Modern Warfare launches on October 25th for PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and PC.
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1. Apex Legends Season 2 Begins Today!
Apex Legends Season 2 is here and it is bringing tons of changes! First and foremost is the new battle pass, which you can finally level up through new daily and weekly challenges. There is also a new Legend, Wattson, available to play now. Next, there’s some big changes to the map as the Leviathans are loose and they’re wreaking havoc. Finally, there are now Ranked Leagues to really put your skills to the test.
2. Fortnite Content Update adds Drum Shotgun
If you thought the OG Drum Gun was broken, just wait until you meet its big brother: the new Drum Shotgun. The Drum Shotgun has a 12 round clip and will deal between 45 and 50 damage per shot, based on rarity. Like most shotguns, this one won’t be available in chests so you’ll need to look toward Floor Loot, Vending Machines, and Loot Carriers if you want to get your hands on it. Thoughts on the new gun, Fortnite fiends?
3. Rainbow Six Siege Introduces ‘Showdown’ Mode
A new Limited Time Event in Rainbow Six Siege will bring players to the Wild West, at least in spirit. The new Showdown limited-time event is a 3v3 mode where players will duke it out western style. What the heck does that mean? Great question. In this mode, you’ll have a restricted HUD and can only use the BOSG 12.2 and Magnum LFP586 weapons. Showdown will be available to play for the next two weeks.
4. Dr Disrespect Apologizes
Guy Beahm, the man behind Dr Disrespect, took to Twitter to apologize for the actions of Dr Disrespect at E3. In his apology, Beahm explains that once he was fully in-character for his E3 livestream, he didn’t stop to think about laws or repercussions. The doc takes responsibility for what happened and promises to learn from this incident to come back stronger than before.
5. Dr. Mario World Multiplayer Trailer
Dr. Mario World is a new puzzle game coming to mobile devices on July 10th. A trailer for the game posted this morning shows off some of the game’s social and multiplayer aspects. It seems like you’ll need to connect to a social media platform if you want to play multiplayer with your friends. We also learned from today’s trailer there will be different playable characters with unique abilities. Dr. Mario World will be available on both iOS and Android devices worldwide next week.
POPULAR The Daily Moot (7/1/19)
1. Weekend Wrap Up is here! Check out the most recent episode as we discuss the Clash Royale update, PUBG news, and Black Ops 4!
2. Apex Legends Season 2 Starts Tomorrow
Season 2 of Apex Legends is just a day away! The new season will bring several big changes to Apex Legends. First and foremost is the new Legend, Wattson. There will also be a new ranked mode and a new battle pass. Season 1 of Apex Legends was a bit underwhelming, specifically in regards to the battle pass, so we have our fingers crossed that Respawn will have learned a lesson or two. Will you be purchasing the new battle pass?
3. Hearthstone’s next Expansion is ‘Saviors of Uldum’
Blizzard just revealed the next Hearthstone expansion, set to release on August 6th. The expansion is called Saviors of Uldum and it focuses on the League of Explorers. Reno, Finley, Brann, and Elise will return to take on the League of E.V.I.L. from the most recent expansion. There are a total of 135 new cards with several new mechanics, including new Quest cards, the Reborn mechanic, and a Plague mechanic.
4. Destiny 2 Teases new Exotic Hand Cannon
A new quest will open up to Destiny 2 players today, where the light at the end of the tunnel is fittingly called Lumina (literally “the light” in Romanian, if our translations are correct, so please laugh now.) Lumina is a new exotic hand cannon that will be able to heal your allies. When you kill an enemy with Lumina, there will be a Remnant left behind. This Remnant will turn your next shot into one that seeks out allies to heal and buff them.
5. NBA 2K20 Cover Athletes Revealed
Anthony Davis has been revealed as the cover athlete for both the Standard and Deluxe Editions of NBA 2K20. The Legend Edition will be graced by none other than Dwayne Wade, who just played his last season in the NBA. Anthony Davis had been the center of attention recently when he demanded a trade to the Los Angeles Lakers. Despite the successful trade, Davis isn’t wearing a Lakers jersey on the game’s cover.
POPULAR The Daily Moot (6/28/19)
1. Teamfight Tactics is Fantastic! (Moot Points Episode 60)
Happy Friday Fortnite fans! In this week's episode of Moot Points with Dylan & Brian, the guys discuss Teamfight Tactics and the other auto battlers that inspired it.
2. PUBG Patch Introduces Parkour
A patch came to PUBG’s PC servers today that introduces a new vehicle, a new weapon, and parkour to the game. The new vehicle is a Russian tank called the BRDM-2. It’s an amphibious armored vehicle that you can only get from care packages. The new weapon is the DEAGLE, an iconic handgun that deals a ton of damage. Finally, you can now parkour in PUBG instead of simple vaulting. Run at any wall, roof, or ledge then jump to and grab on. It is unknown when these new features will make their way onto consoles.
3. Tetris Royale is Coming to Mobile
Tetris 99 is a Nintendo Switch game that lets you battle against 98 other players to be the last one standing. Tetris Royale is a new mobile game that the Tetris Company just revealed today. Based on the name, it will probably operate very similarly to Tetris 99. Apparently, there will also be “massive daily competitions of thousands of players.” There will be a beta for Tetris Royale sometime this year.
4. More Twitch Prime Apex Legends Skins Coming Soon
If you were a Twitch Prime member when Apex Legends first released you probably got a (frankly ugly) Pathfinder skin. Soon, you’ll be able to get even more free skins for Apex Legends through Twitch Prime as a part of Amazon Prime Day celebrations. You’ll get an exclusive Legend skin and a weapon skin on July 3rd and then a few more goodies throughout July and August.
5. Days Gone Challenge Mode Available Now
Starting today, Days Gone players will get access to a new challenge every Friday. This will go on for at least the next three months. This week’s challenge is ‘Surrounded,’ where players will have to fight off a never-ending horde of Freakers. As you kill Freakers, you’ll earn yourself more time to stay in the game and raise your score.
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1. Apex Legends Season 2 Trailer Teases a New Legend
The trailer for season 2 of Apex Legends officially released at 10 am this morning, but it had already leaked online. You can expect some big changes to the Kings Canyon map at the hands of a yet to be revealed new Legend. They may be called Crypto, and their ultimate might be an EMP. You can watch the season 2 trailer below!
2. Twitch Introduces Subscriber Only Streams
Twitch has begun to roll out a feature for streamers that will enable them to stream only for their subscribers. These won’t be “private” streams according to Twitch, and the streamers will still need to adhere to all content guidelines. Previously, the best way to incentive users to subscribe was by adding sub-only emotes and restricting access to chat. What are your thoughts on sub-only streams?
3. More Details about Pokemon Masters
Pokemon Masters was revealed during E3, but despite the game’s mobile status we didn’t know much. This morning, Nintendo posted a video outlining more aspects of the game. In Pokemon Masters, each trainer has a single Pokemon that they’re paired with. Trainer/Pokemon pairs, called a Sync, will battle against each other in teams of 3. Also, the battles will take place in real time. Pokemon Masters will release on Android and iOS this summer.
4. Terraria Launches on Nintendo Switch
Terraria is now officially available on Nintendo Switch! The base game came out for PC in 2011 and has since expanded to Xbox, PlayStation, and mobile. Although the original game cost only $10, the Switch version looks like it costs $29.99. Also, despite the game’s age, the developers are still adding content to the game for free. A new update called Journey’s End will be out later this year.
5. Final Fantasy XIV is Coming to TV
Sony has just announced a partnership with Square Enix to develop a live-action TV series based on Final Fantasy XIV. The TV show will tell an original story set in Eorzea, but the specifics are still unknown. The story will explore “the struggle between magic and technology in a quest to bring peace to a land in conflict.” Like all video games turned TV shows, there’s probably a 50% shot at best this actually makes it to screen without being cancelled. Still, exciting right?!
POPULAR The Daily Moot (6/26/19)
1. The ARENA! Episode 1: Clash Royale
Good morning lovely lads and ladies, and welcome to the arena! This is a new series where Dylan and Brian face off in a different game to determine who's the better gamer. This week's Arena is Clash Royale!
2. Dr. Disrespect is Unbanned on Twitch
Although the doc isn’t officially back yet, his channel is. Last night, Dr. Disrespect’s twitch page was unbanned and ever since fans have been pouring into the arena despite the channel’s offline status. His chat is full of emotes, subscriptions, and overall ecstatic messages from his excited fan base. A message from the doc says “stream will resume TBD. Twitter will have all the answers."
3. One Punch Man Fighting Game Revealed
Saitama is coming to PC and consoles in a newly revealed One Punch Man fighting game. The news release from Bandai Namco states the game will feature 3 vs 3 battles, but the initial trailer only shows off 1 on 1 fighting. In the trailer we see Saitama, Genos, Speed-o’-Sound Sonic, Mumen Rider, and Lord Boros. Visually, the game looks to stay true to the source material just as other recent fighting games have. A release date beyond ‘Coming Soon’ is still unknown.
4. PUBG Narrative Game Begins Development
PUBG Corporation has revealed a new game studio they’ve formed to develop an “original narrative experience within the PUBG universe.” Leading the studio is Glen Schofield, formerly of Sledgehammer Games and Visceral Games. We’re expecting the “narrative experience” to be a classic FPS campaign, but the possibilities are endless. Does this pique your interest at all?
5. Reports of Extreme Crunch to Finish Black Ops 4
A report from Jason Schreier at Kotaku has revealed extreme working conditions at Treyarch during Black Ops 4’s development. While everyone worked long hours to create the game within deadlines, QA testers in particular reported horrible working conditions. They were treated like second-class citizens and worked up to 70-hour weeks for $13 an hour on average. You can read more below, including a general statement on the topic from Treyarch.
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1. YouTuber Etika Found Dead
After a week-long search for Etika the New York police confirmed his death today. Desmond 'Etika' Amofah was a popular gaming YouTuber known for his energy and personality. Etika primarily created content for Nintendo games. He had experienced a semi-public struggle with mental health for several months and went missing last week. Fans were immediately concerned about suicide, and then doubly so after Etika’s belongings were found. May he now rest in peace. The US National Suicide Prevention Hotline is 1 – 800 – 273 – 8255, available 24/7.
2. Steam Summer Sale 2019 Starting Today
According to a reliable leak, the Steam Summer Sale should be starting today at 10 am. Steam seasonal sales usually feature tens of thousands of games at reduced prices. The sale should last about two weeks, so you’ll have plenty of time to find some sweet deals. The Epic Games Store just held the Epic Mega Sale, which may encourage Steam to go even bigger than usual with this year’s Summer Sale.
3. Fortnite Content Update Brings Back the Pump!
Baby we’re back! The Pump Shotgun has returned, available in both floor loot and Vending Machines. On the reintroduction of the Pump Shotgun, Epic says after receiving feedback about the Tactical and Combat shotguns, they want to experiment “with a world where the Pump Shotgun joins the current shotgun lineup.” The Shockwave Grenade and Suppressed SMG have also been unvaulted. Finally, the Rare Tactical AR, Impulse Grenades, Rift-To-Go, and Pirate Cannon have all been vaulted.
4. Teamfight Tactics Open Beta Starts Tomorrow
Teamfight Tactics is the League of Legends version of Dota Auto Chess. It has been on the LoL PBE for a week, but it will finally be coming to a full open beta starting tomorrow. In Teamfight Tactics eight players build a team of fighters and then let them loose to battle against one another. Apparently, the game is incredibly fun despite some bugs and glitches. You can download and play it tomorrow starting at 10 am PT if you’re in North America.
POPULAR The Daily Moot (6/24/19)
1. Weekend Wrap Up!
Happy Monday! This week we've got something new we hope you'll enjoy. In the Weekend Wrap Up we quickly cover the top stories from the weekend in a short video. Included stories are:
GuardianCon 2019
Harry Potter: Wizard's Unite release
14 Days of Fortnite
2. Hearthstone Update looks to Redefine Class Identities
In a surprise announcement, Blizzard has revealed they will be sending two iconic Hearthstone cards to the Hall of Fame. Hall of Famed cards are only playable in Wild and not Standard, the competitive format. Mind Blast and Vanish are the two cards; Priest and Rogue fans should not fret though, as new cards are being added to replace the old. In fact, 8 new cards are being added to the game to help define classes and archetypes more clearly.
3. Mario Royale Returns as DMCA Royale
You may have missed Mario Royale last week. It is like Tetris 99 in that it pits a bunch of players against each other as they play an iconic, traditionally single player game. Mario Royale specifically is a race through multiple Super Mario levels. The browser game got copyright struck almost immediately by Nintendo, but it has now returned from the ashes as DMCA Royale. All assets have been updated to hopefully avoid a lawsuit from Nintendo.
4. Steam Adds LGBTQ+ Tag for Games
Tags are one of the best features on Steam to help you find new games that match your interests. If you just beat The Witcher 3 you may look at the tags “Open World,” “Story Rich,” or “Atmospheric” and think ‘yeah, that’s what I loved about this game.’ Then, click the tag and BOOM! Tons of games that you may love. Well, now there’s an official LGBTQ+ tag to help smaller developers creating games of that genre.
5. ESL One Hamburg 2019 will Host the First Offline Dota Underlords Tournament
ESL One Hamburg 2019 is a DotA 2 tournament, but it will feature a Dota Underlords tournament as well. The side event will have a €5K prize pool and will be open to all attendees to join for free. Dota Underlords is the official Dota Auto Chess game Valve is developing after the mod became so popular. ESL One Hamburg 2019 takes place October 25th-27th.
POPULAR The Daily Moot (6/21/19)
1. What's goin on Moot fam?! Happy Friday aka Moot Points Day! In this weeks episode the boys breakdown the highly anticipated Apex Legends Season 2 and everything we can expect to see. Check it out below!
2. Dota Underlords DOUBLES Artifact Player Count in One Day
The Beta is finally live for Dota Underlords and it is performing rather well. According to SteamDB, the game has already eclipsed 170k concurrent players which is more than double the amount of players on Artifact at the games peak. Underlords came about initially from a mod called Dota Autochess that took a moon ride straight to success-ville quickly after release. The game seems to be an instant classic and is showing no signs of slowing down, check out the Dota Underlords lounge here!
3. Halo Master Chief Collections Tests on PC Next Week
The long awaited and highly anticipated Master Chief Collection on PC will enter its testing phase next week! This is super exciting news for gamers everywhere, but mostly for those who have been waiting for Halo to come to PC for years on end. Apparently only a very small number of Registered Halo Insiders will be able to get their hands on the test version, so the chances of playing it next week are slim to none. Nonetheless, the entire world is ready for the next rendition of the Halo Master Chief Collection!
4. Anthem CEO Admits the Game is Lackluster
When the CEO of a AAA title is saying the game “is not working very well,” you know there is a big problem. This is the exact case for the highly controversial game, Anthem. Anthem was one of the most hyped up games the world has ever seen when it was announced back in 2016, but the results have been lackluster at best. EA’s CEO, Andrew Wilson, has been critical of the game even stating “the Javelin suits weren’t compelling, or traversing the world and participating in the world wasn’t compelling…” Do you think Anthem will ever figure things out? Let us know in the comments section below.
5. Crash Team Racing is Having Troubles
Crash Team Racing, the Mario Kart impersonator, is having its fair share of troubles with online gameplay. Many players are reporting various bugs including constantly disconnecting as well as disappearing off the course entirely. The developers behind the game, Beenox, are aware of the issues and are doing everything they can to get the game back on track!
6. EA Supports Loot Boxes
To what comes as a surprise to no one, EA backs their stance on loot boxes in video games. EA has called their loot boxes “Surprise Mechanics” and event went onto say they are being “used ethically.” We all know EA has a history with loot boxes and it is not a pleasant one at that, so it is surprising to hear this quote coming from a senior executive at Electronic Arts. Check out the link below for more on EA’s controversial comments!
POPULAR The Daily Moot (6/20/19)
1. 500K Global PUBG Tournament Announced
PUBG Corporation just announced a global tournament that will take place in Seoul, South Korea later this year. The tournament will feature teams representing 16 different countries competing for their share of a 500K USD prize pool. The tournament will take place August 9th-11th and it will be the last global tournament before the 2019 PUBG Global Championship in November.
2. Cyberpunk 2077 may get Witcher 3 Style Expansions
Cyberpunk 2077 won’t be out for almost a year, but the developers are already discussing post-launch content. Specifically, they mentioned how Cyberpunk 2077 may get big, classic expansions like The Witcher 3 had. These expansions weren’t like modern DLC where you get a bit of extra content, possibly even content cut from the main game. Instead, in the Witcher 3 each expansion was almost like a brand-new game.
3. Settlers of Catan Launches on Nintendo Switch
The incredibly popular board game Settlers of Catan has been adapted for the Nintendo Switch! In the game, called CATAN, you strategically collect and use resources to build settlements, roads, and cities. The Switch version supports up to 4 player multiplayer but apparently you can’t play multiplayer locally. CATAN is available on the Nintendo eShop now for $19.99.
4. Bungie is Reworking Destiny 2’s Eververse System
After breaking free from Activision Bungie has taken to reviving Destiny 2. Yesterday they revealed their plans for changing the Eververse in the game to create a system that feels better for Destiny 2 players. Starting this fall, all Eververse armor will be converted to Universal Ornaments; these are visual cosmetics without stats that can then be applied to any piece of armor. Now, you can look however you like while still using your strongest items.
POPULAR The Daily Moot (6/19/19)
1. Dragons Sighted in Apex Legends!
That’s right, real dragons have been seen inside Apex Legends! The dragons soar through the air and can be shot and damaged. They also apparently pick up death boxes, as you can see in some of the clips of them, which they’ll drop upon being damaged enough. Loot raining from the sky? Yes please! There were some teasers of dragons coming soon, but we expected that to be a part of Season 2 which doesn’t start for a couple weeks.
2. Teamfight Tactics now Available on LoL PBE
You can now play Teamfight Tactics on the League of Legends PBE if you’re honor level 3 or higher. The PBE is the Public Beta Environment, where Riot Games allows certain players to test upcoming builds of their game, and Teamfight Tactics is a DotA Auto Chess knockoff. Teamfight Tactics will be available with the release of patch 9.13, which is expected sometime next week.
3. Rise of Azshara Launch Trailer
Rise of Azshara is the name of World of Warcraft’s next big patch, set to release next Tuesday, June 25th. Rise of Azshara will introduce TWO new zones, ONE new raid, and an reworking on the Azerite system. The star of the show in Rise of Azshara is (surprise!) Queen Azshara. The Naga have been a common enemy in WoW since vanilla so it is sweet to see them in the mix again.
4. Harry Potter: Wizards Unite Launches this Friday
The Pokemon Go-esque game Harry Potter: Wizards Unite is set to release in the US and UK this Friday, the 21st. Wizards Unite appears to have more mechanical complexity than Pokemon Go, which was notably simple. You can watch the launch trailer for Wizards Unite below.
POPULAR The Daily Moot (6/18/19)
Fortnite Adds Chug Splash – New Healing Grenade!
Happy patch day, Fortnite fans! Today’s update is rather exciting, as it introduces a new healing item to the game. The Chug Splash is a throwable item that explodes and heals everyone nearby for 20 health. Notably, the item will heal enemies as well so be careful! Also, if you’re at max health don’t worry; you’ll get 20 shields instead. Finally, the Chug Splash will buy some extra time for your downed teammates. So what do you all think? Is this new item sweet or does it miss the mark?
2. Apex Legends Season 2 Introduces the L-Star
Season 2 of Apex Legends is right around the corner and it is going to bring some cool new things to the game. First and foremost, the L-Star is a new Plasma Fueled submachine gun. The L-Star will only be available in air drops, like the Mastiff and Kraber, and it will use a unique ammo type. There will also be new hop-ups; the Disruptor rounds will deal more damage to shields while the Hammerpoint Rounds will deal more damage to unshielded enemies. Season 2 starts on July 2nd.
3. The Division 2 Gunner Specialization now Available
The new specialization for The Division 2 is now available in the live version of the game as a part of today’s Title Update 4. Season Pass holders will be able to immediately access the Gunner while the rest of us have to complete some in-game challenges to unlock it. The Gunner’s signature weapon is a minigun and it looks like they’re designed to play a bit of a tank role in endgame content.
4. Monster Hunter World Iceborne Beta Dates
Although the Iceborne expansion won’t officially release for another three months, there will be a beta for it next week on PlayStation 4. PlayStation Plus members can participate in the beta from June 21st to 24th even if they don’t own the game. The following week, all PlayStation 4 players will be able to access the beta from June 28th to July 1st. Iceborne releases on September 6th for Monster Hunter World on Xbox and PS4, with a PC release coming a few months after.
5. Dr. Mario World gets a Release Date
Nintendo just announced an official release date for Dr. Mario World, the company’s most recent mobile game. Dr. Mario World is a puzzle game that will be available on iOS and Android devices on July 10th. The game is similar to something like Bejeweled, where you attempt to match similarly colored pills and viruses. The game is apparently “free-to-start,” but beyond that we don’t know what kind of monetization squeeze Nintendo will put on us.
POPULAR The Daily Moot (6/17/19)
1. New Overwatch Short Story ‘What You Left Behind’
A new Overwatch short story was released this morning. The story, titled What You Left Behind, focuses on Baptiste. In the story Baptiste may be on his way to join Overwatch, which is reforming after Winston’s call to action in a previous cinematic. The last short story, Bastet, featured Ana and launched alongside an in-game skin for her. This may mean we’ll be getting a Baptiste skin this week so keep your eyes peeled.
2. Cyberpunk 2077’s E3 Demo Will be Made Public at PAX West
The Cyberpunk 2077 demo available at E3 this past week was awesome, but you wouldn’t know that unless you were there. Well, you’ll need to wait a few months but we’ve now learned the gameplay demo will at least eventually be made available. Specifically, the gameplay demo will be revealed to the public during PAX West 2019. PAX West will take place in Seattle from August 30th-September 2nd.
3. New Gwent Expansion ‘Novigrad’ Coming Soon
CD Projekt Red is introducing a new expansion to Gwent later this month. The expansion is called Novigrad and naturally focuses on the titular northern city. There is a new faction called the Syndicate and 5 new Leaders. The expansion introduces almost 100 new cards, two new keywords, and a new resource called Crowns. Novigrad releases for Gwent on June 28th.
4. Mortal Kombat 11 Introduces a Ranked Mode
Starting tomorrow the Kombat League ranked mode will be available in Mortal Kombat 11. Kombat League is four-week long, seasonal ranked mode where players can compete against one another online to earn in-game rewards. Like Fortnite’s Arena Mode system, you’ll start at a low level (Apprentice) and work your way up the ranks toward the highest rank (Elder God). Each rank comes with exclusive rewards.
5. Try WoW Classic during Stress Test this Week
IF you’re an active World of Warcraft subscriber you can try WoW Classic this week. Blizzard announced this morning they’ll be running a stress test of WoW Classic starting on June 19th and running for 48 hours. The test will be open to EVERYONE who currently subscribes to World of Warcraft, as long as they play in the Americas and Oceania regions. You can download WoW classic a day early so you maximize your 48 hour window. WoW Classic launches on August 27th.
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POPULAR The Daily Moot (6/14/19)
1. Happy Friday everyone! Jeez, what a week it has been huh? In this week's episode of Moot Points, Brian covers the top FIFTEEN stories to come out of E3 over the past few days. He's giving the news rapid fire. Can you keep up?
2. Hunt: Showdown is Free to Play this Weekend
Hunt: Showdown is an awesome game that involves creeping through a dark swamp as zombies and other players both try to kill you. Sound interesting? Well, you can try the game for yourself for free this weekend on Steam. As per usual, if you find you like the game you buy it for 20% off as well.
3. Fallout 76’s Battle Royale Mode will be Extended
Bethesda recently revealed Nuclear Winter, a new battle royale game mode for Fallout 76. While the alpha test of the game mode was only supposed to last until June 17th, due to the mode’s popularity among Fallout 76 players Bethesda has decided to extend it. The free trial period for Fallout 76 will still end on the 17th though, so if you hope to keep playing you’ll need to buy the game. Good news, though, as it is currently 50% off.
The Daily Moot (6/13/19)
1. Dota Underlords is Now in Closed Beta
If you own Dota 2’s battle pass then you can now play Dota Underlords, the official standalone version of the highly popular Auto Chess mod. Soon, the game will start an open beta so non-battle pass owners can play as well. The current build of the game is a bit skeletal, but Valve hopes to flesh it out quickly with the help of the community.
2. GTA Online is Getting a Casino
The Vinewood Casino in Grand Theft Auto Online is finally opening its doors for business. The Vinewood Casino has been in the game since launch but it had never been accessible. We don’t actually know anything about how the casino will function or what kind of games players can expect to find within, but still! Are you excited for the Vinewood Casino opening?
3. Marvel’s Avengers Campaign is Only Single Player
During the reveal of Marvel’s Avengers at E3 earlier this week Square Enix claimed the game supports multiplayer co-op, but we’ve since learned this does not apply to the campaign. Apparently, the Marvel’s Avengers campaign is heavily scripted and has you switching between characters during missions similar to Grand Theft Auto 5. As you progress through the campaign, you’ll unlock side missions. These are where you can play with your friends.
4. The Division 2 is Free to Play this Weekend
If you’ve been interested in The Division 2 but haven’t pulled the trigger on buying it just yet, you’re in luck! Until Monday, you can play The Division 2 for free if you download it from ubisoft’s website. Your progress made will naturally carry over if you decide to purchase the game once the free trial ends. Also, The Division 2 is slightly on sale for the next 6 weeks so you’ll even save some scrap on the purchase.
POPULAR The Daily Moot (6/12/19)
1. Dr. Disrespect Banned from E3 and Twitch
Yesterday, Dr. Disrespect hosted his first ever ‘in real life’ stream while he was at E3. While the stream was honestly pretty entertaining (including a cameo from Moot’s own Dylan) things took a turn for the worse when the Doc’s cameraman followed him into a restroom. Filming in a public bathroom is a misdemeanor in California, and streaming yourself breaking the law is against Twitch’s terms of service. As a result, Dr. Disrespect has been banned from Twitch and his access to E3 was revoked.
2. Fortnite Patch V9.21
It is E3 week, but that doesn’t mean Epic Games is going to adjust their normal patch release schedule. Today’s patch introduces the Proximity Grenade Launcher, a new explosive weapon. This weapon shoots bouncing grenades that detonate when near an enemy. Epic is also increasing the spawn rate of small and normal Shield Potions, as they noticed shields have been hard to come by. There are some other small changes, but these are the big ones. Fortnite fans, are you happy with the patch or nah?
3. Animal Crossing: New Horizons will have Expanded Character Customization
Fans of the original Animal Crossing game didn’t have much to complain about, but one of the features the game lacked was character customization. Specifically, there was not an adequate range of skin tones and hairstyles so that anyone could pick the game up and make a character in their own likeness. In the upcoming Animal Crossing game, though, that won’t be a problem. You’ll be able to fully design your villager and you can even update their hair styles any time you want based on how you’re feeling.
4. The Avengers Game Looks Promising, Sort Of
Yesterday, Square Enix revealed the new Avengers game they’re working on. The game, titled ‘Marvel’s Avengers,’ is not explicitly set in Marvel’s Cinematic Universe but it naturally features most of the same characters. Specifically, this game is focusing on the Hulk, Iron Man, Captain America, Thor, and Black Widow. You’ll be able to play up t o 4 player online co-op. Perhaps the most interesting aspect of Marvel’s Avengers is that the storyline will be released over time instead of all at once. Marvel’s Avengers is set to release May 15th, 2020 on PlayStation 4, Xbox One, PC, and Google Stadia.
POPULAR The Daily Moot (6/11/19) *E3 Edition*
Welcome back to another special E3 Edition of The Daily Moot! Today's show is just about to kick off with a Nintendo Direct live from E3. We'll summarize the day's top stories as they happen, so be sure to check back on this post throughout the day! And you can watch the stream for yourself right here:
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1. Nintendo's Big Announcements
-Dragon Quest XI's main character (just referred to as 'hero') and Banjo-Kazooie will be coming to Super Smash Bros. Ultimate as playable fighters by the end of the year!
- A Zelda: Breath of the Wild sequel is in development!
- Animal Crossing: New Horizons has been delayed until March 2020.
- Luigi's Mansion 3 will have couch co-op mode and online play!
And more!!! Check out this article to read the rest.
2. Tons of info about Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order Revealed
We learned a lot about Fallen Order at E3 during the gameplay demo. In Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order you'll play as Cal Kestis, who's mission is to rebuild the Jedi Order. This game will be completely narrative focused and single player. And it comes to PC, Xbox One, and PlayStation 4 on November 15th of this year.
3. Call of Duty: Modern Warfare
This is a reimagining of the franchise largely because the last Modern Warfare ended in nuclear warfare. A fresh start means they can bring Modern Warfare back to where it is supposed to be, the modern and current times. Also this game will have crossplay between Xbox, PlayStation 4, and PC. The game will release on October 25th of this year.
4. Gears of War 5
There's a new mode called 'Escape' that is inspired by Horde speed runs and it is a mix between Horde and Versus. The main goal of the mode is to detonate a bomb within a swarm hive and then escape with your life. This will have a "customizable difficulty system" so you can tune Escape to be whatever amount of challenging you wish. There will also be leaderboards to track your skills. Players will also have access to a new map builder tool to build their own hives to challenge themselves or one another.
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POPULAR The Daily Moot (6/10/19) *E3 Edition!*
Happy Monday Mooties! This is one of the most exciting times in gaming. That's right, it's E3 week! Let's quickly cover what we saw over the weekend, then we'll get into today's breaking stories. Check in with this post as the day goes on, as we'll try to update it as the day goes on.
1. Cyberpunk 2077 Gets a Keanu Reeves Cameo and a Release Date
Over the weekend we got a new trailer for Cyberpunk 2077 featuring none other than Keanu Reeves, perhaps the most loved human being alive. In fact, Reeves wasn't just in the game as he was also at E3 to reveal the release date! Cyberpunk 2077 will be available on April 16th, 2020 on PC, Xbox One, and PlayStation 4.
2. Fallout 76 is Introducing Battle Royale
A new game mode called Nuclear Winter is coming to Fallout 76, finally bringing battle royale to the struggling open world game. 52 players will fight to the death to determine who gets to be the Overseer of Vault 51. There is currently a free trial for Fallout 76 if you'd like to try out the battle royale mode or the game in general.
3. Halo Infinite Coming Holidays 2020
We finally got to see more Halo Infinite over the weekend. The new trailer didn't feature any gameplay unfortunately, but we finally got to see Master Chief. We also learned the game will come out late next year, during the holiday season. Finally, it was confirmed that Halo Infinite will be releasing on PC!
4. More Info About Borderlands 3, including Release Date
We learned a lot more about Borderlands 3 this morning during the PC Gaming Show. The multiplayer will be flexible, meaning you can play with anyone at any time. The game will have a level cap of 50 at launch. Finally, there is now a revealed release date. Borderlands 3 will be available September 13th of this year on PC, Xbox One, and PlayStation 4.
5. Watch Dogs Legion Officially Revealed!
The rumors from last week were true! The next Watch Dogs game takes us to London, where you can recruit and play as ANYONE. The game is set in the near future, where some sort of police state is holding the general population down. Check out the trailer to see more. Watch Dogs Legion comes out March 2020.
6. Rainbow 6 Quarantine Confirmed!
More rumors confirmed! Rainbow 6 Quarantine is a co-operative tactical shooter that is set to release next year. The presenter closed with "you will risk everything every time you step into the game" which reminds us of Hunt: Showdown and Escape from Tarkov. Do you think this is the kind of game you could get behind?
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POPULAR The Daily Moot (6/7/19)
1. Pokemon Sword and Shield Look so Sweet! (Moot Points Episode 57)
Happy Friday all you lovely ladies and lads! In this week's episode of Moot Points, we talk about how awesome Pokemon Sword and Shield look. We learned a ton of new info about the game from a Pokemon Direct this week, so you won't want to miss this. Check it out now!
2. New Rainbow Six Co-op Shooter Rumored for E3
Remember that DOPE co-op game mode Outbreak that came to Rainbow Six Siege last year? Well, that may be the basis for a new game that Ubisoft could reveal at E3. The rumored new game would be a cooperative first person shooter called Rainbow Six Quarantine. This seems like a good move from Ubisoft, as Rainbow Six players generally loved the Outbreak mode. Tune into E3 next week to see if these rumors are actually true.
3. Days Gone Introducing Survival Mode Difficulty
A new update came to Days Gone today that added a Survival difficulty level. Survival is even harder than the game’s current hard mode. You won’t be able to bypass tough enemies with Fast Travel and there’s a new immersive HUD that reduces enemy awareness indicators and outlines. The update also lays the foundation for weekly challenges, which will be coming to the game by the end of the month.
4. Assassin’s Creed Odyssey Customization Tools Rumored
Assassin’s Creed Odyssey is packed with cool stories to explore and badass enemies to fight. If that’s not still not enough for you, you may be in luck; there are rumors circling that Ubisoft will reveal a new community creation tool for the game at E3. This will enable players to create their own stories within the game, hopefully to then be shared with others to experience. Fingers crossed this turns out to be true because it sounds sweet.
5. ‘Yooka-Laylee and the Impossible Lair’ Revealed
Yooka-Laylee is a platformer game that released a couple years ago. The game was a spiritual successor to the classic Banjo-Kazooie and it was generally well received. This morning, Playtonic Games revealed Yooka-Laylee and the Impossible Lair,’ a sequel to the original Yooka-Laylee. The new game will be a 2.5D platformer as opposed to the 3D style of the original. Learn more at E3 next week.
POPULAR The Daily Moot (6/6/19)
1. Destiny 2 Announced Huge Changes, Going Free to Play
Wow! We don’t think anyone expected such a massive announcement from Bungie this morning. They announced several things about Destiny 2. First, the game will be free to play once the Shadowkeep expansion releases in September. Next, they’re introducing cross-saving so you can play your character on any platform. Finally, the game will be available on Google Stadia when it releases and soon it will even be on Steam!
2. PUBG’s Erangel Visual Update Coming to Test Servers Soon
PUBG Corp hit a home run with Erangel when they initially released PUBG. The map had tons of diverse areas and we all went nuts exploring and learning it. Still, Erangel never actually looked great. SO, PUBG Corp is giving Erangel a visual update to make it look better. You can see a video showing off the updated map in the article below. The new Erangel will be playable on PUBG’s PC test servers starting tonight at 8 pm PST.
3. Google Stadia will Launch this November
This morning Google revealed a ton of information about Stadia, their soon to release game streaming platform. Let’s list some of what we learned: Stadia will release in November (if you buy the Founder’s Edition), it will cost 10$ per month (free version coming next year), you’ll need to buy games (we think), and the controller alone costs $70 bucks.
Blizzard is Rumored to be Working on Overwatch 2
In a shocking report from Kotaku, it has been rumored that Blizzard cancelled a Starcraft-based first person shooter game to shift resources toward developing Diablo 4 and Overwatch 2. While Diablo 4 has basically been confirmed for a while now, an OVERWATCH SEQUEL is crazy news if true! The new Overwatch game reportedly has a large player vs environment (PvE) aspect, similar to a game like Left 4 Dead.
POPULAR The Daily Moot (6/5/19)
1. ‘SpongeBob SquarePants: Battle for Bikini Bottom – Rehydrated’ Announced!
HOLY *DOLPHIN NOISES*! THQ Nordic just announced Spongebob SquarePants: Battle for Bikini Bottom Rehydrated, a remake of the similarly titled 2003 classic. Battle for Bikini Bottom was a 3D platformer where SpongeBob fought off an army of robots created by Plankton. The new game does not have a release date yet, but it will be available on all platforms (including Nintendo Switch!)
2. Pokemon Sword and Shield gets a Release Date
Alright nerds, November 15th is now the official date where we all quit our jobs, ruin our lives, and begin to play Pokemon for the rest of all time. That’s right, Pokemon Sword and Shield will be releasing on November 15th. From this morning’s Pokemon Direct, we also learned there will be online Max Raid Battles and open-world type zones called Wild Areas.
3. Battlefield V’s Next Chapter Focuses on the Pacific Front
DICE just revealed the next SIX maps that will be coming to Battlefield 5. The first 3 comprise Chapter 4: Defying the Odds, which will release on June 27th. These maps are set in France, Germany, and Norway. The next chapter, Awakening the Giant, will finally bring players into the Pacific theatre where many of the iconic World War 2 battles took place. You can see a trailer showing off a bit of action on all of the upcoming maps in the article below.
4. Apex Legends’ Legendary Hunt has Begun
Respawn introduced a limited time event and in-game challenges to Apex Legends yesterday. The Elite Queue is a limited time queue where you can only enter if you placed in the top 5 of your previous match. There are also challenges for you to complete before June 18th. You can earn a legendary Bloodhound skin, among other rewards. The Elite Queue will stick around until July 2nd.
5. Rocket League is Going Retro with the Radical Summer Event
Starting next week, the Radical Summer event will encourage Rocket League players to celebrate the good old days. The 9 week event will feature “iconic movies, television, and culture” from the 1980s. This include classics like the Ghostbusters car and Knight Rider. There will also be new on-theme game modes, including a game mode called Ghost Hunt. Get in on the Radical action starting June 10th.
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POPULAR The Daily Moot (6/4/19)
1. Watch Dog Legion Leaks Ahead of E3
As is tradition, a new game Ubisoft was set to reveal at E3 has leaked ahead of the show. Watch Dogs Legion is the title of the next Watch Dog game. Legion takes us across the pond as the game is set in London instead of a major US city. The main gimmick in Legion is that you can play as NPC in the game if you recruit them. Apparently, the developers went pretty deep on this as all of the characters have unique voice overs, character traits, and more. Learn more about Watch Dog Legions next week at E3.
2. Rainbow Six Siege Celebrity Showdown Taking Place at E3
Ubisoft and Twitch are partnering to host a Rainbow Six Siege tournament at E3 next week. The tournament will feature celebrities and streamers battling for 100K in prize money, with half of the winnings going to charity. The event will take place after Ubisoft’s presentation at E3 on June 10th. T-Pain and Lil Yachty will both lead their own teams.
3. PlayStation Testing 16 Player Parties
It’s Friday night, you’re in a PlayStation voice party with 7 of your closest friends, and then your eighth closest friend logs on. What do you do? Before, your only options were either cut that friend out of your life forever or call it a night and cry yourself to sleep. Well, Sony is now testing a new solution. PS4 players who sign up for the Preview Program will be able to create voice parties for up to 16 players, double the current limit. We don’t know where these people with 15 friends are, but they should be happy.
4. Next Destiny 2 Expansion Leaked
Today marks the release of the Season of Opulence, a new expansion for Destiny 2. While this should be a time for Destiny 2 players to excitedly embrace the fresh content, instead many find themselves looking forward to the next expansion. Some leaked images suggest the next Destiny 2 expansion will be called ‘Shadowkeep.’ Shadowkeep looks to bring players back to Earth’s moon, where they’ll “become a slayer of nightmares.” Learn more on June 6th during a livestream from Bungie.
5. Fortnite Cheaters Qualify for World Cup
This past weekend a pair of players who have previously been banned for cheating qualified for the Fortnite World Cup. The players, XXiF and Ronaldo, were temporarily banned on May 3rd for cheating during World Cup qualifiers. The ban was only for 14 days, and now the duo is headed to New York. While some feel they served their time and certainly wouldn’t cheat a second time, the majority of Fortnite fans feel somewhere between uncomfortable and outraged over the news. What do you all think?
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