I can see the argument for why fall damage should be in certain games. Series like Uncharted and Tomb Raider aim for a high level of realism with their action, so it makes total sense to include it. In the real world, any of the death-defying leaps that characters like Nathan Drake or Lara Croft perform would result in a broken fibula or separated shoulder even when they landed perfectly. It would break immersion if they survived falling fifty feet onto a rocky surface without at least stubbing their

Revenant is a brutal being. This psychopathic synth has been terrorising the Outlands of Apex Legends for decades, and now he finds himself within the Apex Games , ready to wreak havoc and take some lives. We’ve already seen plenty from Revenant and his squabbles with fellow legend Loba , but if you haven’t spent a good amount of time playing with his unique abilities in battle then you probably still have a lot to le

If you’re waiting on a team to burst out of a door and rampage, or an enemy team is about to get stuck in a building because of the closing ring, throw the silence projectiles at the doorways to block their exit. Even when it comes to an enemy team moving away from you in retreat, shoot projectiles at doorways or generally in the direction they’re moving - do this regularly and that tiny bit of damage from the projectile will eventually get you a kill or two, I guarantee

So developers, stop with the fall damage already. No one likes it, and even when it makes sense, it's not something that people look forward to. And if you're worried about players scoffing over your protagonist's immersion-shattering gravity defiance, just add in a storyline reason for why they can land safely. Many games have come up with solid answers to this problem. In Portal , Chell wears special shoes that reduce impact. In Deus Ex: Human Revolution , Adam Jenson can acquire a special ability that creates an electromagnetic field that slows his desc

The Apex Legends roster is now up to fifteen characters, and each of them possesses unique abilities and personalities that keeps players' experiences fresh. It's not absurd to assume that the Legends would be lining up to pick Pokémon. After all, neither of them are strangers to the concept of a friendly battle. Pokémon similarly have unique abilities that, on occasion, mimic those of Apex Legends' Legends, making them perfect sidekicks to the act

New players will often be confused by announcements about "The Ring". How this mechanic works is that the area is surrounded by an area deadly to players that slowly closes in upon a part of the battlefield. This pattern happens a few times throughout a ma

Elsewhere, the patch introduced a new Ranked mode for solo players, meaning you can now climb the rankings on your own. It's a good time to start, too, since this marks the beginning of season 12 Apex 9 and ranks have been reset along with leaderboards. Here are the new rules for Ranked Mode Seaso

This fighting type Pokémon carries its own special weapon - a massive steel beam ready to bash its enemies. It's always seen with its girder, just like Rampart has Sheila. It's also worth mentioning that Gurdurr's nose bears a striking resemblance to Rampart's signature gum bub

A good rule of thumb, however, is to try and always get a height advantage on your enemies if possible, and always have some form of cover to hide behind. As the match goes on, you will often run into enemies equipped with highly upgraded sniper rifles, who will punish you for wandering around in the open. The meta is constantly changing as patches go by, so you never know who you might be up agai

For example, Death Totem has many uses. As mentioned it can be used to excellent effect when up against a single squad at close-range, and in general when in Death Protection you should be more ambitious and a bit more careless than usual - you will get a chunk of your health back on returning to the totem, after all, and as long as an enemy isn’t waiting at the totem for you to appear, you’ll be in a good posit

The red of her hair is so vibrant and her choice to use her gaming space as the background for her picture is something only a true gamer would do. This cosplay will make you believe that this character exists in the real world, especially as her outfit connects her even closer to L

Realism is great and all, but the best kinds of games are the ones that say "screw it" and let you fly around without any fear of your ankles exploding. Fast-paced first-person shooters like the newer Doom games, multiplayer titles like Apex Legends , or superhero simulators like Marvel's Spider-Man all feel amazing because you're allowed to fling yourself into the air without worrying about how much damage you'll take when your feet meet the concrete. In some cases, these games even give you a move that lets you collide with the Earth quicker to deliver a colossal ground pound. Any game that encourages you to fall even faster is an A+ in my bo