Outriders Demo Guide: The Trickster Is The Best Class For Solo Play

The biggest decision you’ll have to make when first jumping into the Outriders demo is deciding which character class is right for you. Spoiler: They’re all pretty good. That said, some are better suited for supportive roles in Outriders’ cross-play multiplayer, so if you want to play on your own, we’d advise you steer clear of them. If you’re thinking of going it solo, we recommend picking Trickster.

Both of the close-range classes (the Devastator and the Trickster) seem geared for folks looking to tackle Outriders’ campaign solo. But the hit-and-run specialist Trickster manages to inch ahead of the tank-like Devastator as the Trickster’s first four abilities are better geared towards crowd control. Whereas the Devastator largely survives through outright endurance, the Trickster can control space and time to teleport around the battlefield and slow the actions of enemies, making it a whole lot easier to get out of a jam and quickly deal tons of damage.

Why You Should Pick Trickster Over Devastator

We can’t overstate how valuable the Trickster’s abilities are. Hunt the Prey allows you to easily teleport across the battlefield, which is a great way to first take out a sniper that’s entrenched behind a dozen enemies and a crucial get-out-of-jail-free card when you’re surrounded and about to die. It also only has an 11-second cooldown, allowing you to use it a whole lot more often than the Devastator’s Gravity Leap (which fulfills a similar role) and its 20-second cooldown. Neither Pyromancer nor Technomancer have anything like it in the demo.

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Among Us Gets Quickchat Feature, Devs Promise “Big Update News” Soon

The social deception game Among Us received a new update that introduced a Quickchat feature, giving players a series of prompts to choose from for more efficient communication. Developer Innersloth also teased that news about the “big update” is coming “soon.”

The studio revealed Among Us’ new feature on Twitter with a photo showcasing how it works. When opening the in-game chat menu, players will be greeted by a few different prompts related to various actions like accusing and responding. Innersloth said this feature is an “easier, faster, and safer option to play if you’re using text chat.” It’ll also be a boon for those who want to communicate but prefer to not use their voice or the in-game text chat system.

There are a few different ways to communicate in Among Us, including chatting through an external program like Discord. The new Quickchat feature will supplement these methods. It’ll give players even more options to communicate and strategize with each other in-game.

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Bungie Says It’s Expanding Destiny 2 Into Other Media

There’s more Destiny 2 on the horizon, it seems. Bungie is making moves with its huge MMO game, and while we know Bungie intends to continue to support and expand Destiny 2 for at least another two years, the company also says it’s looking for ways to expand Destiny 2 into other media.

Bungie put out a press release discussing its plans for 2021, which include expanding its headquarters, pursuing new intellectual property, and more Destiny. The release states that Bungie is nearly doubling the size of its headquarters in Bellevue, Washington, and means to use the space to develop new games, as well as to continue to support Destiny 2.

“In addition to building state-of-the-art facilities to support the growth and development of their talented employees, one of the primary drivers of Bungie’s expansion is to increase the commitment to the long-term development of Destiny 2, tell new stories in the Destiny Universe, and create entirely new worlds in to-be-announced IPs,” the release reads.

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Pokemon Go Is Getting A Pokemon TCG Collaboration

Pokemon Go‘s Professor Willow is getting his own Pokemon card. As part of a special collaboration between the mobile and collectible card games, The Pokemon Company will release a Professor Willow Pokemon TCG card later this summer.

As Pokemon Go developer Niantic explains on the game’s official blog, the Professor Willow card will “be obtainable in regions around the world where the Pokemon TCG is sold.” The card’s artwork and contents, as well as details on how to get it, will be revealed in late May.

Much like the original Pokemon Red and Green versions, the Pokemon TCG is celebrating its 25th anniversary this year. As part of the anniversary festivities, Pokemon TCG cards were featured in McDonald’s Happy Meals, and the latest expansion–Shining Fates–launched back in February. To celebrate the launch, Sword and Shield players can get code for a free Shiny Toxtricity from participating GameStop and EB Games stores until March 18.

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What Would Make A New Nintendo Switch “Pro” An Essential Upgrade?

Another day, another Switch Pro rumor. This time, Bloomberg has reported that a beefed-up version of the handheld/console hybrid will launch in time for the 2021 holiday season and include a 7-inch 720p OLED screen and 4K output in docked mode. Improving the Switch’s screen is one thing, but we’ve got some other hardware-related wishes that we’d love to see addressed with a Switch Pro.

What do you want to see improved with a potential Switch Pro model? Let us know in the comments below!

Improved Power and Performance

If the recent Bloomberg report is accurate, and the Switch Pro will be able to output in 4K when docked, that’s fantastic. An OLED screen will go a long way in making the images crisper in handheld too, but what about the power under the hood?

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CoD: Mobile Gets Shipment Map In Season 2

Developer TiMi Studios took to Twitter to reveal that one of the more well-known Call of Duty maps, Shipment, is headed to Call of Duty: Mobile as part of the game’s Season 2 update.

The developer delivered the news with a video showcasing what Shipment will look like in Call of Duty: Mobile. The brief video highlights the map’s tight corridors, multi-layered shipping containers, barbed-wire fencing, and lack of grass. The locale, one of the franchise’s smallest maps, will be immediately familiar to anyone who played Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare.

This version of Shipment, while similar to the 2007 original, features some differences. The most striking thing that separates the two is how well-lit this new rendition is. The Shipment from 2007 had a grittier vibe, awash in a fog that gave it an unsettling feeling. Call of Duty: Mobile’s version of Shipment, however, still retains the memorable small-scale size. And it’s that claustrophobic tightness that made Shipment a favorite for modes like Free-for-All.

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The Falcon And The Winter Soldier: Episode 1 Release Date, How To Watch, And More

Disney+ has already delivered its first MCU original series with WandaVision, and now, it’s time for something completely different. The Falcon and the Winter Soldier debuts on March 19 and will follow the two superheroes who were friends with Steve Rogers, the former Captain America.

The Falcon and the Winter Soldier stars Anthony Mackie as Sam Wilson and Sebastian Stan is Bucky Barnes, reprising their roles from previous Marvel movies. Additionally, they’ll be joined by Daniel Brühl as the villainous Helmut Zemo, Emily VanCamp as SHIELD agent Sharon Carter, and Wyatt Russell as John Walker–an infamous character from the comic books.

The Falcon and the Winter Soldier won’t run as long as WandaVision, as Kevin Feige recently said that six hours in total is where they landed for the MCU shows, and that Falcon and Winter Soldier will be six, hour long episodes. The episodes won’t all be released at once. They’ll arrive each Friday at 12 AM PT / 3 AM ET. You can find all the air dates for the upcoming show below.

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New Best Buy 3-Day Sale Discounts Games, Laptops, And 4K TVs

Best Buy has just kicked off a new three-day sale that runs through the weekend. If you’re looking for a new game laptop, or 4K TV, there are a number of deals worth checking out. You have until Monday, March 8, to snag any deals you’re interested in.

The three-day sale has discounted a huge number of games, including Nintendo Switch greats that rarely go on sale. Super Mario 3D All-Stars is currently $50, Super Smash Bros. Ultimate dropped to $50, and Ring Fit Adventure is down to $70–Super Mario 3D All-Stars is only available until March 31 on the eShop, so it may be difficult to find a copy in a couple months. There are also some deals on PS5 and Xbox Series X games, such as Assassin’s Creed Valhalla for $35, Watch Dogs: Legion for $30, and Marvel’s Avengers for $30–Marvel’s Avengers’ next-gen upgrade is coming on March 18, so you can snag it now and be ready when it releases.

Check out more deals from this weekend’s Best Buy sale below. While these are our personal picks, there are a large number of other products on sale, including speakers, streaming devices, SSD storage, and much more.

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The 25 Best Xbox One Games Of All Time

After seven years in the spotlight, the Xbox One is no longer on center stage thanks to the Xbox Series X|S. That said, it’s not quite time for the Xbox One’s curtain call yet, as Microsoft and third-party developers will likely support the Xbox One for at least a couple more years. Even Microsoft’s biggest exclusive of 2021, Halo Infinite, will appear on Xbox One when it launches. Still, it’s not a bad time to look back on the experiences that defined the Xbox One’s remarkable run. While the Xbox One is a tad light on exclusives, the library is still filled with a wonderful assortment of games that will stick with us for a while. Nearly every Xbox One game works on Xbox Series X–and some even have enhancements–so Series X owners should check out some of the gems from the last console generation while they wait for new experiences. With that in mind, we’ve rounded up the 25 best Xbox One games of all time–in alphabetical order, not ranked.

From early hits such as Grand Theft Auto 5 and Sunset Overdrive to recent darlings like Hitman 3 and Yakuza: Like a Dragon, our list hopefully has something for everyone. Some of these games–such as the first-party Microsoft titles–are even available to play for free if you subscribe to Xbox Game Pass. If you also happen to own other consoles, make sure to take a peek at our picks for the best Nintendo Switch games and best PS4 games. Xbox One users should also look at our roundup of the best games to play with an Xbox Game Pass subscription. If you don’t already have Game Pass, keep in mind new subscribers can get their first month of Ultimate for $1.

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