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Best traits in Modern Warfare 4 DMZ
This guide details the best operator traits to select in Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4's DMZ mode. With a cap of 18 trait points across three skill trees, players must strategically choose skills like Equipment Professional, Adrenaline Burst, and Possum for survival and combat effectiveness. The article emphasizes prioritizing mission survival over loot bonuses.
Lego Rayquaza is maybe one of the best Pokemon builds out there, even if the price remains less than legendary
The Lego Rayquaza set offers a compelling build experience with good articulation and an impressive display stand, though its high price point is a significant drawback. While the build process for the dragon itself is brief, the detailed Sky Pillar base provides ample engagement. The set is recommended for fans who can overlook the inflated cost.
Is Call of Duty MW4 DMZ free to play?
The DMZ mode for Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 is not free to play and requires the purchase of the full game. While players can download DMZ's individual files without the entire MW4 package, it is still a paid component. There are currently no plans from Activision to make DMZ a free-to-play offering in the future.
How to get into the Counting Room Vault in MW4 DMZ
This guide explains how to locate and access the Casino Counting Room Vault in Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4's DMZ mode. Players need the Counting Room Vault Key, obtained from the Silent Ledger mission, to open the vault located on the ground floor of the Heavenly Luck Casino.
Arc Raiders Ruins and Reverberations guide and walkthrough
This guide provides a walkthrough for the Ruins and Reverberations quest in Arc Raiders. It details how to find and connect a Spotter Relay to an antenna at the Pendola Pass Observatory, including steps for acquiring a Spotter Relay by defeating Spotter drones and welding wires in a crawlspace to redirect power. The guide also lists the rewards for completing the quest.
How to get Thermal Shakers in Arc Raiders
This guide details how to find Thermal Shakers in Arc Raiders, an Epic-rarity item used for high-level upgrades and crafting. They can be found in Technological and Electrical locations, particularly in the Cielo Sereno Observatory within Pendola Pass, though their spawn is not guaranteed.
How to get Insulation Rolls in Arc Raiders
This guide explains how to find Insulation Rolls, a rare crafting resource in Arc Raiders added in the Frozen Trail update. Insulation Rolls are used for high-level crafting recipes and can be found in train carriages within the Railyard on the snowy Pendola Pass map, though they are not guaranteed to appear.
Lego Pokemon blind boxes are apparently on the way, and if they're real this will financially destroy me
A leak suggests Lego is planning to release Pokemon-themed blind boxes, similar to their Super Mario buildable figure range. While unsubstantiated, the rumor has generated excitement among fans who anticipate the potential for collectible Pokemon dioramas.
How to play 007 First Light New Game Plus and everything that carries over
The first free DLC for 007 First Light introduces New Game Plus, allowing players to replay missions with their chosen outfit. However, no other equipment or abilities carry over. The update also adds a new "00" difficulty setting.
How to transmog armor and weapons in Witcher 3 Remastered
The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt Remastered introduces a Transmog feature allowing players to change the appearance of armor and weapons without altering their stats. This guide explains how to access the Reforge service offered by Master Blacksmiths Yoana in Crow's Perch and Hattori in Novigrad Docks, noting that both require completing specific side quests.
Painting puzzle solution in Control Resonant
This guide explains how to solve the painting puzzle in the Control Resonant expansion. Players must use spotlights to illuminate specific paintings matching names found on a note: 'Journey', 'Windows', 'Thunder', and 'Tides'. Solving the puzzle opens a secret door revealing collectibles and a Health Upgrade Point.
Washing Machine puzzle solution in Control Resonant
This guide explains how to solve the washing machine puzzle in the Control Resonant expansion. Players must interpret a grid of ones and zeros on a poster to determine which washing machines to activate in a laundry room, which will then open a secret door.
Should you eat the Mold in Control Resonant?
This guide explains whether players should eat the Mold in the Control Resonant questline. Eating the Mold is necessary to progress the 'The Park' quest and defeat the Resonant boss. There are no negative consequences for consuming the Mold, as the character Dylan's powers allow him to resist its influence.
The karaoke puzzle in Control Resonant explained
This guide explains how to solve the Karaoke puzzle in the Control Resonant side quest "The Party Won't Stop." Players must correctly recite song lyrics by choosing the word or sentence fragment that rhymes with the previous line sung by the machine. Success rewards the player with the Varsity Jacket outfit and the Bar Blade artifact.
How to get all Clearance Keycards in Control Resonant
This guide details how to obtain all five Clearance Keycards in Control Resonant. The keycards are necessary to open various doors throughout the game, with some being part of the main story and others found through side quests.
Best weapon and Aberrant Form in Control Resonant to choose
This guide breaks down the best primary and secondary weapons, known as Aberrant Forms, in Control. The Cleave primary form is recommended for its all-around damage and speed, while the Crush secondary form is favored for its high Falter damage and stunlock capabilities. The article also ranks all available forms and explains how to change them.
All Mysterious Dog locations and solutions in Control Resonant
This guide details the locations of the Mysterious Dog and its missing dragon toy for the 'Every Dog Has Her Day' side quest in Control Resonant. The Mysterious Dog appears seven times across different regions, with clues like dog food billboards often pointing to the toy's location.
How to get into the Patterned Factory in Control Resonant
This guide explains how to access the Patterned Factory in Control Resonant, an area that is initially sealed off. Players must navigate ascending platforms, dodge steam, and break through a boarded-up entrance on the roof to gain entry. Inside, players can find the Resonant and unlock new abilities, though the area is challenging.
All Taxi locations and puzzle solutions in Control Resonant
This guide details the locations and puzzle solutions for 'The Last Taxi' side quest in Control. Players must find seven hidden taxis across the game's map, each leading to a dimension with unique taxi-selection puzzles. The guide provides specific solutions for each puzzle, focusing on identifying discrepancies in lights, sounds, or shadows.
How to get Reset Items and respec in Control Resonant
This guide explains how to obtain and use Reset Items in Control Resonant, which are consumables used to respec Dylan's abilities, weapon upgrades, and talents. Reset Items can be purchased from vendors for 5000 Source each or occasionally found through mission completion, though vendor purchases are the most reliable method.
