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 SMG weapons, such as the R99 and Prowler , are absolutely a safe bet, and so are the general assault rifles, such as R-301 and Flatline . All of these offer excellent damage at their respective ranges. A shotgun, like the Mastiff , is also a good choice. You can activate Death Protection and just charge into an enemy stronghold, ready to fling grenades and blast your shotgun. Once the enemies whittle down your health, you’ll find yourself back at the totem ready to heal

Here's the thing though: reality is stupid. While it's certainly true to life that a mistimed fall will lead to injury and perhaps death, that doesn't mean it's fun. Fall damage has never been enjoyable and always hinders how you can play a game. So it's time for game developers to thumb their nose at Isaac Newton and eliminate fall damage once and for

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

Unless she receives an incredible huge nerf, Bangalore will likely always be in the top ten Legends when looking at the tier list every season 12 apex Legends . She's meant to be the jack-of-all-trades, master-of-none, and has a kit of abilities that make sense to anyone familiar with first-person shooters. She's meant to have abilities that are easy to understand and master and is the legend most new players gravitate to. Her smoke grenades will always be useful in a game predicated on movement and distracti

Well sure, the cost of PS4s and Xbox Ones went down significantly in the advent of next-gen but even so, smartphones remain more affordable. That is after taking into account the need for a television or monitor for the conso

The Volt is the latest addition to Apex Legends in Season 6, alongside the new legend known as Rampart. When looking at the weapon selection in Apex Legends it should come as no surprise that the newest gun is a small machine gun. It uses energy ammo and is a fully automatic weapon. You may be wondering how the Volt ascended to the top tier of guns so quickly and the reason for that is its ultra-fast TTK or time-to-kill. Its headshot damage is also twice that of the other top-tier SMG, the R

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

No, I'm talking about that annoying moment when you're engaged in a tense battle against a formidable opponent, and just when you think you've gotten the better of them you miscalculate a dodge roll, tumble over a ledge, and the subsequent landing inflicts such extreme trauma to your shins that the "You Died" screen immediately pops up. All other damage you can handle like a champ. But a six-foot drop? Sorry pal, that's instant de

That leads to better competition and skill development. That's also why console PUBG gamers tend to be more competitive and serious compared to the PUBG Mobile players. The result is more tense and rewarding victor

PUBG Mobile does a good job with this. You can play while on a bus or train ride to school or work (or even play in those places, just don't get caught). Good luck trying to do this on a PS4 or Xbox

But then again, these games also feature the same characters being shot, stabbed, burned, beaten, and dragged behind the bumper of a car. Yet the worst that happens is a few scratches and a drop or two of blood. If things get really bad, they might pause to apply a bandage while making a face that says "ouch, that smarts!" These are basically bombastic action movies that we get to play. When has an action movie ever ended because the main character has fallen and can't get up? Imagine if Die Hard ended early because John McClane fell down a flight of stairs. We definitely wouldn't be watching that film at Christmast