Step Your Game Up: Chapter 10 - Secondary Characters

Recently, EG Justin Wong has posted a new article on his column-articles that were designed to help people like you, become a better fighting game player.

In this post, he talks about the pros and cons of having secondary characters, and why they are important sometimes.

"Having a secondary character is a very good thing, because there will always be a bad match up for your main fighter. The only problem is that most of the time, your secondary character might not be on par with your main character. Even the best players in the world have secondary characters at their disposal."

"Sometimes you don't see much of player's secondaries because most of the time their confidence isn't there. If you look at Daigo vs. Infiltration at the SF25th Grand Finals for Super Street Fighter 4 Arcade Edition v2012, I believe that Daigo would've done a lot better if he had switched to Yun. But, at the moment he might not have been confident. I believe the only player that does have the confidence to switch at the heat of the moment is Infiltration."

"Secondaries are also good to have because it will help your overall understanding of the game in terms of patience, spacing, movement, footsies, memorization, and execution."

"I talked a lot about the pros about secondary characters, but there are some cons for learning a secondary character.

1. Less commitment to main character.

2. Thinking that your secondary is better than your main.

3. Always have the thought of, "Why didn't I pick my secondary character in the match?"

4. Might be too difficult to juggle another character."

 Follow this link to view EG Justin Wong's full article and his full analysis.

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How to counter Zero's Buster>Lightning (UMvC3)

HonzoGonzo has just posted first episode of his new UMvC3 series: You Are An Idiot. This series features things you should know about UMvC3, but don't because you're an idiot. The first episode in the series is about punishing and Zero's Buster>Lightning setup.

The best way illustrated in the video is to launch, but Honzo shows other options you can do to fuck this Zero up.

Sorry Zero, all you'll get from me is this shitty drawing of a rage face.

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XOBX Live Encounters Some Issues

Microsoft informed that XBOX Live have some technical issues. Some of the affected features are HBO go, Hulu Plus, and Netflix. There is also a problem regarding the cloud storage which caused players not be able to access their saved data, however the video services seems to be working just fine but there is still not a word announced by Microsoft regarding the cloud storage issue. If you are no longer seeing 0x807b0198 errors, please tell us on the comment section below.

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Maple Story a Repetitive Journey!

As old time player in the Maple community might realize at first glimpse, the exp and leveling system had changed dramatically. Me being one of them, I saw a level 120 get to 125 in a duration of an hour, or less! When back then it was a miracle to get to lvl 70 within a couple weeks! I cant tell if this is a good thing or a bad thing, but what i can say for sure is that its boring. By the time one reaches level 100 or maybe even 80, the game becomes immensely repetitive and revolves around on mainly doing the same old PQ's with the same old people or grinding for hours on end just to reach level 80 in one day. The game has an amazing story with amazing ideas and designs, though the fact that the game only revolves on these two things, its dull! In my opinion I would prefer the game to revolve around a large story that allows a player to level to at least 150 by following the story alone rather than going from different maps and different areas to find channels that are open so they can grind. Also, the way that most quests require gathering items and such becomes very tedious and unneeded. I remember doing the Chyrse quest line and having to pick up all the rabbit teeth, and all the scorpion helmets was a drag, in more ways than one!

Overall the game is GREAT! Just really repetitive  and sorry to tell you this Nexon, but its the same thing with every other game you put out, especially Vindictus and Dungeon Fighter Online.

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Aphromoo joins CLG NA

On the CLG website today, numerous announcements were made about CLG's plans about 2013. The most notable of these announcements was the addition of Aphromoo to the CLG roster. CLG Prime-which returns to its original name now that CLG EU and CLG Black have left-will be having Aphromoo start playing as support.

CLG also announced that since CLG Black disbanded, Black's former member Link115 will be joining then as a alternate player and moving to the CLG house in Burbank.

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Xbox Live Countdown to 2013 Features The Walking Dead

The Xbox LIVE Countdown to 2013 Daily Deals continues today with The Walking Dead. First, you can download The Walking Dead for free. Then, for each episode, you can get it at a 50% discount at 200 Microsoft Points.

 

The Walking Dead has recently won Game of the Year at the Spike 2012 VGAs. Episodes 1-5 have been nothing but impressive, receiving high review scores from critics and players. This is such a great deal, and I would jump on this if I were you.

-The Walking Dead; Free
-The Walking Dead Ep. 2 "Starved for Help"; 200 MP
-The Walking Dead Ep. 3 "Long Road Ahead"; 200 MP
-The Walking Dead Ep. 4 "Around Every Corner"; 200 MP
-The Walking Dead Ep. 5 "No Time Left"; 200 MP

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Original Mega Man Launched on 3DS

Hey retro gamers ! We have great news for you. Yesterday, the original Mega Man which was released in 1987 was just launched to your 3DS eShop for only $4.99. Besides it's cheap, it only takes up 61 blocks of your 3DS SD card. Mega Man 2 also going to be launched for 3DS on February 7th 2013 with the rest which are 3-6 will follow sometimes in 2013. So retro gamers, give it a try and feel the excitement of the original Mega Man. Get your butt on your 3DS and happy gaming !

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Street Fighter x Tekken 2013

Can't believe I still haven't posted this yet lol



Well SFxT 2013 is coming right around the corner and is introduced by a trailer plus a ton of balance changes!

This trailer basically illustrates the larger balance updates. The rest can be found in the following links:

Part 1
Part 2

Happy holidays! Oh also happy reading!

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MERRY CHRISTMAS

Merry christmas guys :) hope this is the best year for you and your family and the years to come of course :) now stop gaming for a while and spend it out with your family ! I live you G-Gamer fans. Now get the hell outta my blog and spend this precious time with your precious family !! MERRRYYY CHRISTMASSS !!!! :)

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Minecraft : The Story of Mojang. The Pirate Bay Isn't Really Nice After all.

Minecraft documentary, Minecraft : The Story of Mojang by 2 Player Productions has been uploaded to The Pirate Bay. The film which is premiered for XBOX, is available to purchase on DVD today, 2 Player Production however decided that it has to be released a little early. They "consider" that you are purchasing it from DRM-free digital download for just $8 or DVD for $20. Us, The G-Gamers also recommend you to buy instead of pirate in order to support the financial of our friend 2 Player Production. Below are quotes which member of 2 Player Production said during an interview.

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Battlefield 3 Premium Pack 20% Off

Good news to all Battlefield 3 players ! For the next 10 days, premium pack for Battlefield 3 is off by 20%. Yes ! A premium pack which was $49.99 now its worth $39.99. This premium pack will also allow you to get 'The End' pack 2 weeks earlier before it's release date which is in March 2013. 'The End' pack will include 4 new maps, three new vehicles, and the return of capture the flag mode. Therefore, in total you would have 5 expansion packs which will include 20 maps, 20 new weapons, 10+ new vehicles, 4 new game modes, 39 assignments, and 20+ dog tags for a bundle which worth $39.99. That's quite a deal right? Visit EA's website for more information



- Iggy

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Pokemon Black and White 2 International Scizor Event

"A new international Pokémon Global Link event has gone live. As we reported upon announcement, this special Pokémon, a Scizor with its Hidden Ability of Light Metal, is accessible to players who have signed up and participated in official Pokémon Leagues across the world. This Scizor is live from 13:00 local time today and runs until the end of January."


 


Yay, support Scizor! Oh wait Scizor doesn't have any moves that make it a viable support DDDDD:

Honestly, I would only grab this for being a collectable. Scizor is much more preferred for his sweeping capabilities.

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Best Fighting Game Moments of 2012

As we approach the end of the year, we nerds like me can not help but to think of the fighting games that made you hype. Whether it's a phenomenal comeback or a serious rushdown, fighting game videos compel you to watch and rewatch. Here are some of the best matches of 2012.

EVO 2012 Daigo vs. Gamerbee

 

This video features a game from EVO 2012. No matter how hard things were or Daigo, he would always keep his cool and fight until the very end.

"Can this man swag any harder?"

Specifically at 2:40.

EVO 2012 SSF4:AE Finals

It's no wonder this round had so much hype. It features Infiltration who has demonstrated very solid gameplay, winning most of his sets in the top 8, versus Gamerbee, who has made it to the finals all the way from losers brackets. Let's see how these two fare against each other, and let's see how Gamerbee fares against Akuma's U1's.

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Vindictus Christmas Event - Waste of money?

As most players know, Christmas has arrived in the world of Vindcitus and is spreading holiday joy with spanking new costumes and events.... Or is it? Nexon has added the new Christmas Gift Box that costs 2000/box or 19000/10, and an event that gives rare Devil wings. The event calls for the fancy Christmas Cake that has a VERY, VERY, VERY slim chance of "popping" out. Even if one were to get the cake, all you'd receive would the devil wings that only sell for like.. 300- 500 mill! Where as one could have spend over $20 just getting them. In my opinion, the box is TOO over priced and not worth it. Although if they increased the chances of getting the cake or at least reduced the price to like... 1k - 1.5k nx per box, then it might be worth getting.

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Jet Pack Joyride Hits PSN and Will be Free to Play for both PS3 and Vita

The free-to-play game on your smartphone which is 'Jet Pack Joy Ride' will hit PS3 and Vita on December 31st. They now improved the game so it can be played in HD for both PS3 and Vita users, get ready guys ! However, you may expect that it will take a quiet a while to unlock all the achievements, jetpacks, upgrades, and clothes. Well it is worth to try, and the best part is that once this game hits PSN, both PS3 and Vita users will be able to download an play it because it is going to be a free-to-play game.

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The Runback 6.2 - UMvC3, KOFXIII, P4U - Streaming live from Super Arcade

Level|Up Series has just gone live with this week’s installment of The Runback, broadcast as always from Super Arcade in Walnut, California. Much like previous events, some of SoCal’s best will be coming together to compete in Ultimate Marvel vs. Capcom 3, King of Fighters XIII, and Persona 4 Arena, so be sure to tune in early and catch as much of the action as possible.

The stream will be live in this article, but you can also visit Twitch TV to join the chat. Persona 4 Arena will have adedicated stream provided by James Xie, so make sure to check that out if it’s more your style. Full brackets for each game will be made available through Challonge.

If you live in the area, why not head over to Super Arcade and check it out in person? These are weekly tournaments, so even if you missed out tonight you can still check it out next time. We’ve included the venue’s address below for those of you who may be interested.

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Diablo III Bans Thousand Users

Blizzard Entertainment has banned "several thousand" Diablo III players founding to be using botting hacks, the company said in the game's official forums.

"In addition to undermining the spirit of fair play, botting, hacking, and other forms of cheating can also cause technical problems with the game as well as contribute to performance issues with the Battle.net service," a Blizzard community manager said.

The Blizzard representative reiterated that it is the studio's goal to foster a stable, safe, and enjoyable online environment for legitimate players. Blizzard will continue to monitor play and will "take action as needed."

For now, Blizzard said players who witness such botting hacks should report the malfeasance by emailing the company at hacks@Blizzard.com. In the future, however, this will be easier. An upcoming Diablo III patch will add the ability for players to report this behavior directly through the game client, Blizzard said.

By Eddie Makuch, News Editor

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League of Legends - Vi..... Second Jarvan? (League of Legends) Champ Review #1

Vi can play as a top lane bruiser as well as an exceptional jungler. Although the way she plays, in my opinion,  is somewhat similar to Jarvan. Why ? Well looking at her W, it pretty much matches the bonus damage you have with Jarvan's passive, her Q and E also has the same effect as Jarvans, and her ultimate somewhat matches Cataclysm. The way i see it, the new champions in League of Legends are becoming more and more like the ones already out. Either get some better ideas Riot or its "game over" for you.






- Will Huang

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Minecraft 1.5 Plugin Downloads API Unveiled

Minecraft's upcoming 1.5 update has been titled the Redstone Update and is set for a January 2013 release. The update focuses on the game's redstone ore, giving it variable signal strength, and introduces a new capacitor block. Players will be able to use the two items together to create objects like weighted pressure plates and pressure sensitive detector rails.


The Mojang team unveiled version 1.5 at Minecon.
Other improvements include better minecarts, a new nether-based ore for creating capacitors, and a daylight detector, which could be used for creating solar panel-like devices. There will also be a host of bug fixes, such as for the south/east rule. Mojang warned that the tweaks may break compatibility with existing creations, such as those that rely on the block update design.

Mojang also provided details on its upcoming API, which will allow to developers to create plug-ins for the game. A central repository on Mojang's site will house the plug-ins, all of which will be free for users to download. Plug-ins will be able to add or remove functionality from Minecraft, but not modify the core game engine.

Other tidbits revealed by Mojang included support for HD texture packs, user prompts for new updates, and a full open source release.

By Mark Walton

www.gamespot.com

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Razer Game Booster Beta

Razer has announced that its Razer Game Booster application is now available for the public in an open beta state.

Get into the zone with Razer's Game Booster app.

The program allows gamers to temporarily shut down unnecessary applications, so that their computer resources can focus on just running games. The Razer Game Booster also offers simple options to tweak and defrag a user's computer, as well as update old drivers. In addition, it allows users to create tutorials and record real-time audio and video as well as capture screenshots.

The software's predecessor, the IObit Game Booster, was given a five-star rating by CNET and has been downloaded 1,463,120 times.

By Jonathan Toyad, Associate Editor

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New HALO 4 Multiplayer Mode Next Week

If your Halo 4 teammates have been letting you down in some of the game’s team-based multiplayer modes of late then you can look forward to new free-for-all game types being added to the mix from next week.

The Free-For-All Throwback playlist will go live on Monday, November 26th, and features lone-wolf variants of the Oddball and King of the Hill game types.

The playlist will feature five maps - Haven, Abandon, Adrift, Complex and Solace - and up to eight players can go head-to-head in matches lasting 12 minutes each. The Oddball game type requires players to rack up 100 points to win while King of the Hill matches are won by accumulating 50 points.

Halo Waypoint’s Jessica Shea sounded a warning to players with the following message:

“If you’ve been dominating these modes with teammates, see how the game changes when it’s every Spartan for themselves.”

Head over here for El33tonline’s previous coverage of Halo 4, including Oliver’s review of this technically impressive shooter.

Source

http://www.el33tonline.com/past/2012/11/23/new_halo_4_multiplayer_modes/

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Far Cry 3 and Assasins Creed III Missing from UK Steam

The PC version of Assassin's Creed III and the soon-to-be-released Far Cry 3 are unavailable on the UK Steam store, according to a report from PCGamesN.

"We've been in discussions with Valve about Assassin’s Creed III and Far Cry 3, but for the time being the games are not available via Steam in the UK," a Ubisoft spokesperson told the site.

The spokesperson did not give a reason or an estimated time until the issue would be fixed.

Ubisoft instructed those in the UK wishing to purchase the games to do so via its Uplay store or from physical retailers in the region.

The issue only affects gamers in the UK, as both games will still be available on Steam in other regions.

Ubisoft recently revealed that Far Cry 3 will not support dedicated servers. The game will cast players as Jason Brody, a man stranded on a strange tropical island similar to the setting of the first Far Cry.

The game was originally targeted to launch in September, but was delayed to December 4 over the summer.

By Laura Parker, Associate Editor

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Steam Beta Opens for Linux Users

Valve’s digital platform Steam is continuing its beta testing phase on the Linux operating system, with the company announcing plans to invite an additional 5,000 users before the Thanksgiving weekend kicks off in the US. Newly invited beta testers will receive an email notification.

The private external beta began in October this year.

Valve announced its plans to port Steam to Linux in July this year, revealing that it is starting with Ubuntu and a work-in-progress Left 4 Dead 2 port. The external beta began in October this year, and included Steam, one Valve game, and support for Ubuntu 12.04 and above. The initial round of invitations went out to 1,000 users.

The project, which began in 2011, aims to allow Steam to work with a functioning Ubuntu build of Left 4 Dead 2. Valve's 11-person Linux development team wants to make the game run on Ubuntu as well as it does on Windows, and has plans to accommodate other distributions of Linux.

Steam on Linux would add another notch on the digital distribution service's already large platform base, which spans PC, Mac, PlayStation 3, Android, and iPhone.

By Zorine Te, Community Manager

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Gta Vice City Hits iOS, Android. on Dec 6th

Grand Theft Auto: Vice City will be reborn on iOS and Android devices next month. Rockstar Games today confirmed the 10th Anniversary of its 2002 open-world action game will launch December 6 priced at $5.

The mobile version of GTA: Vice City was announced last month. It features high-resolution graphics and several "enhancements" that are unique to the iOS and Android platforms. These include updated character models and lighting effects, "more precise" gun firing and targeting options, a customizable control layout, and support for Retina display devices.

Rockstar also released a list of compatible devices for GTA: Vice City 10th Anniversary. Supported iOS devices include the iPad, iPhone 4, iPhone 4S, and iPhone 5, as well as fourth and fifth generation iPod touch units.

As for Android phones and tablets, the lists are much longer. Compatible Android-powered phones include the Samsung Galaxy S3, Google Nexus 4, Motorola Razr, HTC Rezound, and many more. Regarding Android tablets, the Google Nexus 10, Motorola Xoom, Toshiba Thrive, and Acer Iconia (among many others) are compatible with GTA: Vice City.

By Eddie Makuch, News Editor

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Portal 2 Split Screen Mode?

Released more than a year-and-a-half ago, Valve is continuing to update Portal 2. The company has announced that it has released an update for the PC version of its puzzle game that adds split-screen co-op play, among other things.

 

Additionally, Portal 2 on PC now supports Steam's Big Picture mode, allowing users to play the game through their television sets.

In addition to adding new features to Portal 2, Valve also used the update to fix various issues, the first of which fixes controller input's "quick ping" button that caused player movement to stop. Additionally, the update fixes players' inability to exit Robot Enrichment or Create Test Chambers menus while using a controller.

By Eddie Makuch, News Editor

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Molyneux 'reinventing' Populous

Peter Molyneux is no stranger to bold claims. Now, he has made another. The former Microsoft veteran is planning an "innovative reinvention" of Populous, the God game he created in 1989. To do so, Molyneux and his new studio 22Cans have launched a Kickstarter campaign for "Godus" with a funding contribution target of £450,000 (about $717,075). At press time, the fund had amassed £6,277 ($10,002) from 289 backers.

As for the game, Godus is aiming to deliver "exciting global co-operation, competition, creation, and destruction to a whole new generation." According to the game's Kickstarter page, 22Cans' goal with its games is to engage users in "fresh new ways."

Godus is in development for PC and mobile devices, though 22Cans said it hopes to add additional platforms as the Kickstarter effort progresses. Development on the project is expected to take between seven and nine months, though if funds exceed the target, extra time will be spent adding additional features to the game.

By Eddie Makuch, News Editor

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BioWare Asks if Fans Want Mass Effect Prequel.

It appears the next Mass Effect game is only just beginning development. BioWare executive producer Casey Hudson asked his 30,000+ Twitter followers last night if they would prefer the next Mass Effect game to be a prequel to the original trilogy or a sequel.

 

"Parsing through your thoughts on the next #ME game," he wrote. "Would you be more interested in a game that takes place before the trilogy, or after?"

A follow-up to Mass Mass Effect 3 was announced in September. Just last week, BioWare revealed the project was in development at the studio's Montreal outfit under the direction of Hudson. The game will run on Battlefield technology Frostbite and will reportedly be "very respectful" of the franchise's history, though BioWare is pursuing "new directions" for the series with regards to gameplay and story.

By Eddie Makuch, News Editor

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PS Vita Update 2.00 Arrives Today - What You Will Get

Tuesday, November 20th, 2012

PS Vita

- PS Plus support

Web Browser

- Enhanced web browser performance

- Update for HTML5 and Javascript

- Users will able to tweet web page addresses

Email

- Users will able to check email directly from the system

Content Management

- Wirelessly transfers data to PC 

- Browse folders from PS3/PC to be transferred to PS Vita

- Import  photos from PS3/PC

PS 1 Classic Settings

- Users able to assign controller buttons to touchscreen

- Flexible screen size adjustment

http://www.officialplaystationmagazine.co.uk/2012/11/20/ps-vita-system-update-2-00-arrives-today-heres-what-you-get/

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Ratchet & Clank: Full Frontal Assault Delayed for PS Vita

Gamers hoping to take advantage of Sony's new Cross-Buy promotion with this month's Ratchet & Clank: Full Frontal Assault are out of luck, at least for now. The PlayStation Vita version of the game has been delayed to January 2013, Sony announced today on the PlayStation Blog. The PlayStation 3 version remains set for November 27.

"In order to provide the best gameplay experience possible, the PS Vita version of Ratchet & Clank: Full Frontal Assault will be coming out in January 2013," reads a line from a statement from SCEA producer Greg Phillips.

Full Frontal Assault takes advantage of Sony's new Cross-Buy promotion, whereby those who purchase the PS3 version will receive the PlayStation Vita iteration for free. For now, those who pick up the console version will not receive the portable version.

In response to the delay, Sony said will give away copies of the Mini-Boss Skin Pack for those who purchase Full Frontal Assault for PS3. It includes character skins from previous Ratchet games and is pictured above. It is not clear what Sony had planned to charge for this content as a standalone ware.

By Eddie Makuch, News Editor

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RaiderZ Officially Launches Tuesday

Publisher Perfect World has announced that RaiderZ will officially launch on November 20.

F2P monster-hunting on the PC starts this week.

In addition, the publisher will be hosting new giveaway contests for next week as well as introduce a new Thanksgiving event in-game. The free-to-play MMO recently went through an open beta phase that started on October 24. More details can be found on the official site for the game.

RaiderZ is an MMO following the style of Capcom's action RPG series Monster Hunter; players will need to band up with other online characters to defeat giant monsters and craft weapons out of their loot.

By Jonathan Toyad, Associate Editor

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Patch Hits Black Ops 2

Activision has released a new patch for the PlayStation 3 version of Call of Duty: Black Ops II, but it does not appear to have fixed what it set out to. Activision wrote in its support forums that it has launched an update aimed at fixing lockup/freezing issues, but also notes that some gamers are still experiencing the issues.

"We are doing everything we can to get to the bottom of it as quickly as possible," the statement reads. No specific timetable was provided concerning when the new fix will be ready.

Separately, Activision also addressed issues Wii U users are reporting. The company told gamers who are experiencing lockups to make sure they have the most recent version of the game. To do this, Activision said players should make sure they have installed all patches and title updates before jumping in. These updates provide improvements to security and fixes for exploits and crashes and do not affect saved games.

By Eddie Makuch, News Editor

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Dumb Ways To Die. For The Sake of it, Its Pretty Relaxing.

"Dumb Ways to Die"- by Metro

I found this video today. It turned out to be a good, cute, and relaxing video.
Try it out !

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