Games | Attack of the Fanboy https://attackofthefanboy.com Video Game Guides, Reviews, News & More Tue, 23 Aug 2022 21:43:38 +0000 en-US hourly 1 What are Cloud Striders in Destiny 2? https://attackofthefanboy.com/games/what-are-cloud-striders-in-destiny-2/ https://attackofthefanboy.com/games/what-are-cloud-striders-in-destiny-2/#respond Tue, 23 Aug 2022 21:43:38 +0000 https://attackofthefanboy.com/?p=852149
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In the most recent Destiny 2 Showcase, we got a glimpse into Lightfall, the next big Destiny 2 expansion, and a new culture of people called the Cloud Striders. We also got a look at Strand, the new element, and Arc 3.0. For now, let’s take a deeper look at what Cloud Striders are in Destiny 2.

Cloud Striders in Destiny 2

Though we won’t see Lightfall until February 2023, we do know a lot about Cloud Striders. Lightfall will take place on Neomuna, a neon cityscape on Neptune, which is the home of the Cloud Striders. The Witness, the biggest bad in all of Destiny 2, is getting closer and closer to the Traveler and is using vessels to attack humankind.

During Lightfall, The Witness controls Calus, the King of Cabal, who was an ally to humanity. Calus and his Shadow Legion are going to reign terror on Neomuna. We, along with the Cloud Striders, need to defend Neomuna and fight The Witness back.

The Cloud Striders are a group of humanity that settled and flourished on Neptune. They volunteer among their people to fight the darkness. Cloud Striders are like Guardians for their civilization but they don’t have Ghosts or the Traveler. It is assumed that we as Guardians will work side by side with the Cloud Striders to fight Calus and his army.

Unfortunately, that is all we know about Cloud Striders so far. Until Lightfall gets closer, we won’t know much about Cloud Striders, if there is a lead character that we will get to know, or how they will incorporate into the story of Lightfall.

For now, check out how to get the 30th Anniversary Pack for free, the best Arc 3.0 builds, and more on our Destiny 2 page.

Destiny 2 is available now on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Google Stadia, and PC.

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The Ascent Secret Achievements Revealed https://attackofthefanboy.com/games/the-ascent-secret-achievements-revealed/ https://attackofthefanboy.com/games/the-ascent-secret-achievements-revealed/#respond Thu, 29 Jul 2021 22:06:12 +0000 https://attackofthefanboy.com/?p=792059
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The Ascent has just released today, straight to Game Pass, complete with both regular and secret achievements. This Curve Digital sci-fi RPG shoot ’em up title, announced at the E3 2021 games showcase, features 46 achievements to unlock, a hefty 15 of which are secret. Keeping achievements hidden like this are usually done to prevent spoiling the story in the description, so do expect minor spoilers ahead.

This achievement list is a fairly generic one: story achievements, collectible achievements, cumulative achievements, and a few miscellaneous ones, but nothing stands out as particularly egregious here. For fans of RPGs, this title should be a comparably very straightforward 1000G, and a fun one at that. The full list of achievements will be given below, not just the secret achievements, for player convenience.

The Ascent Secret Achievements

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Here are the 15 secret achievements in The Ascent.

  • What just happened? (15G)
    Completed Arcology Blues
  • Party crashed (15G)
    Completed Mutual Dependencies
  • A new friend (15G)
    Completed Trading Places
  • Power Hungry (15G)
    Completed Empowerment
  • Data Digging (15G)
    Completed Data Miner
  • Mnemonic Hunt (15G)
    Completed Foreign Code
  • Everyone’s a smuggler (15G)
    Completed Trace Protocol
  • Magenta Power (15G)
    Completed Syntax Error
  • Nothing personal (15G)
    Completed Recompile
  • Severed Board (15G)
    Completed Board Meeting
  • Protocol 61A (15G)
    Completed Project MenShen#1
  • Something out there (50G)
    Completed Project MenShen#2
  • Win (100G)
    Completed all Main Missions
  • Next level AI (20G)
    Upgraded your IMP
  • Appreciation (20G)
    Kira praised you

Rest of the List

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Here are the 31 non-secret achievements.

  • We’re just getting started (5G)
    First enemy killed
  • Suicidal (5G)
    You died more than 100 times
  • Do Over (5G)
    Proficiencies were reset once
  • Fair trade (10G)
    You sold something!
  • Sashimi (5G)
    You were killed by a katana
  • Helping hand (20G)
    Revived a DBNO friend
  • Drop your weapon! (10G)
    You made an enemy drop an exploding grenade
  • Added extras (15G)
    You equipped two augmentations and a module
  • Fullchrome (20G)
    You equipped augmentations giving you the fullchrome appearance
  • Self improvement (30G)
    Allocated 3 Skill points
  • Teamwork (10G)
    You started your first co-op session
  • Aficionado (30G)
    Fully upgraded a weapon
  • Getting things done (20G)
    Side mission finished
  • For both our benefits (50G)
    Completed all side missions
  • Anonymous withdrawal (10G)
    Hacked an ATM
  • Free candy (15G)
    Got the goods by hacking and destroying vending machines
  • Omnihacker (20G)
    Hacked at least one of each hackable category
  • Black ICE (25G)
    Deployed black ICE against hacker enemy
  • Getting out of the slums (20G)
    Collected 200’000 uCreds
  • Bounty Hunter (20G)
    Claimed a bounty
  • Snooze or lose (20G)
    You tried Snooze
  • Fight smart (20G)
    Killed a robot with energy damage type
  • Extreme Overcharge (30G)
    Delivered 4000 amount of stasis damage to one target
  • Opportunist (20G)
    Killed 10 enemies using exploding barrels
  • Overkill (30G)
    Kill another enemy by overcharging an enemy while it’s in stasis
  • Hygiene (15G)
    Used the sink after flushing a toilet
  • Explorer (40G)
    You discovered all locations
  • Tourist (20G)
    You rode the Interlink Express
  • Comprehensive (50G)
    You filled the Codex
  • Curious consumer (15G)
    You read 10 datapads
  • Flatliner (50G)
    Unlocked all enemy Codex entries

The hardest part of getting this completion will likely be unlocking all of the enemy Codex entries, though the game is new, so once some time has elapsed and collectible guides are out, that achievement may be no problem. The secret achievements seem to be all story-related, with the possible exceptions of “Next Level AI” and “Appreciation”, while the cumulative achievements like “Getting out of the slums” and “Suicidal” seem like they’ll just come naturally without really thinking about them.

The Ascent is available to play today on Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, and PC.

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Mordhau How to Vote Kick a Player https://attackofthefanboy.com/games/mordhau-how-to-vote-kick-a-player/ https://attackofthefanboy.com/games/mordhau-how-to-vote-kick-a-player/#respond Thu, 30 May 2019 08:47:06 +0000 https://attackofthefanboy.com/?p=724284
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The multiplayer medieval battle game, Mordhau may be taking the PC Gaming world by storm, but with that popularity comes plenty of griefing.  Unfortunately, the vote to kick system in the game that is in place is a little bit obscure.  It requires that players dig into the console commands for the game to get the job done.  This guide will explain how to vote kick a player in Mordhau and how to set up a keybind to bring up the console options.

The first step in being able to vote kick a player in Mordhau is to set-up your keybinding to bring up the console.  By default there is no setting for this out of the box.

Keybind for Console in Mordhau

To vote kick you will have to set a keybind to bring up the console.  This can be done in the following folder:  Steam\steamapps\common\Mordhau\Mordhau\Config. In the defaultinput.ini you can choose to bind the console key to whatever feels good for you.  A popular button to have the console commands accessible under the ~ key, but you can set it to whatever you want.

How to Vote kick in Mordhau

Now that you can access the console, you will then need to type the following: votekick “playername”.   There are some situations where a player might be using weird characters that make them harder to votekick.  You can also votekick via the player with their sever ID.  This number can be found next to their steamID64 and their steam name.  You can also use votekick “server ID” to vote to kick a player in Mordhau as well.

A couple of things to keep in mind is that you have to type in the player’s exact name or the right Server ID number to execute the vote kick.  Otherwise, it will not work.

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Fight Out Of The Underworld In Supergiant Games’ Latest Title: Hades https://attackofthefanboy.com/games/fight-out-of-the-underworld-in-supergiant-games-latest-title-hades/ https://attackofthefanboy.com/games/fight-out-of-the-underworld-in-supergiant-games-latest-title-hades/#respond Fri, 07 Dec 2018 03:00:40 +0000 https://attackofthefanboy.com/?p=715688
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Supergiant Games (Bastion, Transistor) has announced its latest game, Hades, for the PC.

Announced at The Game Awards 2018, Hades is a hack-and-slash rouge-like dungeon crawler which tasks players with defying the god of death (Hades!) and fighting their way out of the underworld. Judging by the trailer, there will be plenty of action, and it appears the hero will have more than just Hades to contend with as he climbs his way to the surface.

No formal release date was announced, but it’s already available as an Early Access title on the Epic Games Store and Supergiant Games already confirmed that the game will be getting regular updates with new features, events, characters, places, powers, and more.

Check out the announcement trailer below:

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How to Heal in Call of Duty Blackout Battle Royale https://attackofthefanboy.com/games/how-to-heal-in-blackout-battle-royale/ https://attackofthefanboy.com/games/how-to-heal-in-blackout-battle-royale/#respond Fri, 12 Oct 2018 17:54:23 +0000 https://attackofthefanboy.com/?p=710925
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The Blackout Mode in Black Ops 4 is very similar to other Battle Royale Modes in that you can heal your character if you take damage.  That is assuming that you’ve got healing items on you.  There are a number of different healing items that are available in Blackout, and they range from common items like first aid which will heal a small amount of health to bigger items like Trauma Kits which will replenish all your health and then some.

So where do you find these healing items?  If you’ve played Battle Royale, you’ll know that it’s completely luck of the draw.  You can find them in buildings.  You can pick them up from enemies that you kill.

You can heal in Blackout by equipping an item and then pressing the L1 button (PlayStation) or LB button (Xbox).  You’ll want to look at the bottom left of the screen to see which item that you have selected before you press the button though.  You can access your inventory in Blackout by pressing up on the options button (PS4) or Start button (Xbox One).

You can access these items by hitting up on the D-Pad.  And then use the left and right d-pad to cycle through items.  The items in the middle are perks, the items on the right are equipment, and the healing items are on the right.  Once you land on the one you want just press square to equip.  You can then use the item by pressing L1 (PlayStation 4) or LB (Xbox One).

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Call of Duty Blackout Battle Royale How to Change Characters https://attackofthefanboy.com/games/blackout-battle-royale-how-to-change-characters/ https://attackofthefanboy.com/games/blackout-battle-royale-how-to-change-characters/#respond Fri, 12 Oct 2018 17:54:02 +0000 https://attackofthefanboy.com/?p=710922
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Call of Duty’s new Blackout Battle Royale Mode is going to set 80 players loose on an island with the last person/team standing being the winner.  That doesn’t mean that everyone has to look the same though.  You can change your character model and what they look like as well as their gender.

There are a few different options available to Blackout players.  To see them, you’re going to want to head into the character menu.  From there you can select from Blackout character models, popular zombies mode characters, as well as Specialists from the Black Ops 4 multiplayer mode.

In the Blackout section, players can either select the default character.  From there, if you press the Triangle button (PlayStation) or Y Button (Xbox), you can further personalize this character from a couple of different generic male and female avatars.  As you can see, there are also “Icons” in this mode, but it’s currently unclear how to unlock Mason, Menendez, Reznov, or Woods.

Unlocking these characters will likely be tied to some sort of performance goal, whether that be just playing the game, wins, kills, or other.

As far as we’ve seen so far, character models do not impact anything in terms of gameplay or give you unique weapons as everything needs to be picked and found in-game.

Head here for a full list of these different characters in Blackout and how to unlock them.

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How to Get Zombies Weapons in Call of Duty Blackout Battle Royale https://attackofthefanboy.com/games/how-to-get-zombies-weapons-in-blackout-battle-royale/ https://attackofthefanboy.com/games/how-to-get-zombies-weapons-in-blackout-battle-royale/#respond Fri, 12 Oct 2018 17:53:58 +0000 https://attackofthefanboy.com/?p=711060
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There are a lot of different weapons from the Zombies mode of Call of Duty that will be found in the new Blackout Battle Royale Mode.  You’re going to have to go out hunting for these items if you want them though.  During the course of any Blackout match, players will be able to go on the hunt for these Zombies weapons by heading to the different locations that have a blue light beam shooting into the sky. 

This marks the spot where there are zombies on the map, and where there are zombies, there are powerful weapons to pick-up as you’ll be fighting against AI Zombies and any other human opponents that are also looking for the powerful Blackout gear.

The blue lights will appear a short while after the round begins.  There are numerous locations that you can target for these weapons, just head towards the light.  In these areas you’ll find items like the Monkey Bomb, Acid Bomb, Zweihander, The Essex Model 07, and others like the all powerful Ray Gun.  All of these weapons are pretty powerful.  The Zweihander is a high capacity LMG, the Essex is a single shot rifle with a fast reload, and the Ray Gun shoots energy beams. Whether or not you find any of these weapons will pretty much depend on if you’ve uncovered the Zombie cache in the area.

This cache looks like the Mystery Box in Call of Duty Zombies.  Just open the box and see what’s inside, it could be any of these weapons mentioned above or things like Level 3 Armor, Rocket Launchers, and other powerful weapons.  These weapons can certainly give you a leg up on the competition but, you’ll be fighting both AI controlled zombies and any other humans that are in the area.

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How to Quickly Use Perks and Equipment in Call of Duty Blackout Battle Royale https://attackofthefanboy.com/games/how-to-quickly-use-perks-and-equipment-in-blackout-battle-royale/ https://attackofthefanboy.com/games/how-to-quickly-use-perks-and-equipment-in-blackout-battle-royale/#respond Fri, 12 Oct 2018 17:53:35 +0000 https://attackofthefanboy.com/?p=710928
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Blackout is a fast-paced Battle Royale game.  It moves at about the speed that normal Call of Duty multiplayer does, so you’ll want to be able to use perks and equipment very quickly.  Thankfully, the developers of the mode made it so that you could very quickly and easily access your perks, equipment, and health items that you find.

At any time you can access these items by pressing the Options Button (PlayStation 4) or Start Button (Xbox One).  But what getting to them even quicker?  You can do that by pressing up on the d-pad.  All of the items you have in your inventory will be available here.  Once in the quick inventory menu, just use the left and right d-pads to scroll through your items.  On the far left are your health items, in the middle are perks, and on the right is equipment and any attachments that you have that will fit the current gun you are using.

Once you’re on the perk or equipment just hold the Square Button (PlayStation 4) or the X Button (Xbox One) to use the item.  Perks last only a limited time, while different equipment will have different lifespans.

Just remember, once you go into the quick menu you’ll have to press down on the d-pad to get out of the menu.  Not closing the quick menu will make it so that you cannot do things like exit vehicles or open doors.

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What is the Blue Light in Call of Duty Blackout Battle Royale? https://attackofthefanboy.com/games/what-is-the-blue-light-in-blackout-battle-royale/ https://attackofthefanboy.com/games/what-is-the-blue-light-in-blackout-battle-royale/#respond Fri, 12 Oct 2018 17:53:04 +0000 https://attackofthefanboy.com/?p=710974
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Have you seen the blue light in Blackout Battle Royale? If you’ve got the basics down in the new Call of Duty game mode it may be time to start branching out and trying to get some even better gear by fighting zombies.

The bright beam of light on the Blackout Map indicates the location where zombies are spawning. If you head to the blue light in Blackout Battle Royale, you’ll find a horde of zombies waiting for you. The good news is that these zombies will drop gear when killed, but if a zombie installation is cleared you’ll get a Zombies Supply Cache as well. This cache looks like the wooden mystery box.

So far, players have uncovered some pretty powerful gear in these Zombie caches, this includes Wonder Weapons from the popular cooperative mode, the Ray Gun, things like Monkey Bombs, or others.

Heading to the blue light beam in Blackout Battle Royale is a solid strategy for high-end gear, but be on the lookout, other players will be there fighting for that gear as well. You very may well run into a player vs. player vs. enemy situation.

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How to Switch Gun Attachments in Call of Duty Blackout Battle Royale https://attackofthefanboy.com/games/how-to-switch-gun-attachments-in-blackout-battle-royale/ https://attackofthefanboy.com/games/how-to-switch-gun-attachments-in-blackout-battle-royale/#respond Fri, 12 Oct 2018 17:53:01 +0000 https://attackofthefanboy.com/?p=710929
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Weapon Attachments are a big part of the Call of Duty experience.  They do things like silence your weapon, reduce the recoil, or make them more accurate.  Gun attachments have made their way to the Blackout Mode and you’re gonna wanna learn how to quickly equip them when you find something you want.

Like just about every other thing in Blackout, Gun Attachments can be switched in a couple of different ways.  If you’re picking up a new items off the ground and you can equip the attachment on your gun (not all attachments work with every gun) you will see that you have two prompts.  If you can equip the attachment you can do so with the Square Button (PlayStation 4) or X Button (Xbox One).  If you just want to save the attachment for later you can pick it up and put it in your inventory with the Triangle Button (PlayStation 4) or Y Button (Xbox One).

At any time you can also access your main inventory menu by pressing the Options Button (PlayStation 4) or Start Button (Xbox One).  In this inventory screen you’ll be able to use the in-game cursor to hover over items and if they fit on your weapon you will see a blue square appear in the slot.  If they don’t, you will see a red X in the attachment slot.

If you have attachments in your inventory that fit on your weapon, you can always switch to them from the quick menu as well.  These attachments are listed on the far right hand side of the quick inventory screen which is accessed by pressing up on the d-pad.  If you need to make room for other attachments or items, you can always drop the items as well.

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Black Ops 4 How to Get Ray Gun in Blackout https://attackofthefanboy.com/games/how-to-get-the-ray-gun-in-call-of-duty-blackout/ https://attackofthefanboy.com/games/how-to-get-the-ray-gun-in-call-of-duty-blackout/#respond Fri, 12 Oct 2018 17:52:32 +0000 https://attackofthefanboy.com/?p=711231
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The Ray Gun is one of the most powerful close quarters weapons in Call of Duty Blackout. The Ray Gun is one of the weapons that carries over from Call of Duty Zombies into the Blackout Mode, along with some others that you’ll uncover by focusing on the Zombie infested areas of the Blackout Map.

Where do you get the Ray Gun?

In Mystery Boxes or from killing zombies

Where are the Zombies in Blackout?

The blue light beams will point out zombie locations.

The zombies will be easy to find if you know where to look. Just look for the blue beams of light on the Blackout map. These will point you to locations of Mystery Box Zombies Caches which feature powerful weapons and items. The catch is you’re going to have to contend with Zombie enemies as well as any human enemies if you’re going to snag any of the Zombies Weapons in Blackout.

The Ray Gun can drop as a random drop when killing A.I. zombies, or it can drop if you make it to the mystery box and open it up. The mystery box won’t always drop the Ray Gun, nor will a batch of zombies drop the item. It’s going to be completely random, but you will not find the Ray Gun in random drops around the map, you’ll need to pick it up in a zombies location or from a zombie cache.

Once you’ve got the Ray Gun, it’s important to note that it does have very little ammunition. It’s also more of a short range weapon that can be devastating when close-up. Things get a little bit more difficult at distance with the weapon.

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How to Make Money Fast in Forza Horizon 4 https://attackofthefanboy.com/games/how-to-make-money-fast-in-forza-horizon-4/ https://attackofthefanboy.com/games/how-to-make-money-fast-in-forza-horizon-4/#respond Wed, 26 Sep 2018 01:03:19 +0000 https://attackofthefanboy.com/?p=711944
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Making the most money in Forza Horizon 4 is going to be crucial if you want to build out your car collection.  Whether looking for bargains on the auction market or buying cars outright from the Car Showcase, the best cars in Forza Horizon 4 are going to cost a lot of credits.  You can earn credits fast in Forza Horizon 4 by playing the game well, tweaking difficulty settings, getting a little lucky, or paying for a shortcut.

The easiest way to earn money fast in Forza Horizon 4 is by doing races.  Microsoft has given some people the option to take a shortcut with the “VIP Bonuses” that they sell separately from the game.  VIP’s get double credits for every single race.

If you’re not looking to take the easy route, you can make the game harder and you’ll earn more cash for doing so.  The higher you place in any race or event, the more credits you’ll earn.  Ramping up the difficulty and turning off assists are the two best ways to get credits fast in Forza Horizon 4.

From the main menu head into the settings option and then difficulty settings.  From here you change drivatar difficulty for an overall credits boost.  Then you can continue to turn assists off that will further increase the number of credits that you earn from each race.  There’s a handy section in the difficulty menus that will show you how many more credits you will earn for turning off a specific assist.  Be careful though, turning off things like traction control, stability control, and braking and steering assists can make it way more difficult to drive.

Of course you can also leave your credit grinding in Forza Horizon 4 up to luck as well.  Any time that you do a Wheelspin or Super Wheelspin you’ll have an opportunity to earn credits in bundles.  Stash some wheelspins and there’s a good chance that you will walk away with 100’s of thousand of extra Horizon credits.

If you’re more of a business-person, you can turn to the auction house to get fast money in Forza Horizon 4.  You can put cars that you earn in wheelspins up for sale on the auction house or you can design skins and couple them with vehicles to attract buyers.  Savvy auction house sellers can flip cars as well.  See something on the auction house that looks like a bargain?  Purchase it and then re-sell it to earn fast credits in Forza Horizon 4.

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How to Change License Plate in Forza Horizon 4 https://attackofthefanboy.com/games/how-to-change-license-plate-in-forza-horizon-4/ https://attackofthefanboy.com/games/how-to-change-license-plate-in-forza-horizon-4/#comments Wed, 26 Sep 2018 00:41:26 +0000 https://attackofthefanboy.com/?p=711952
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Of all the ways that you can customize your car in Forza Horizon 4 one of the best ways to personalize any vehicle is by changing the license plate.  There are a couple of different ways that you can change the license plate in Forza Horizon 4 but you will need access to your garage menu.

The garage menu in Horizon 4 can be accessed at a couple of different locations in the game.  The first is when you are spawning at any of the locations/houses that you own.  The second is from the Horizon Festival hub.  From either of these places you will have access to a menu system that allows you to customize your vehicles or hop straight into license plate customization for the car you are currently in.

Once you’ve got the garage menu available you’ll see that there is a tab for customizing license plate.  Simply click on that tab and it will open a license plate editor for your vehicle.

You can also change the license plate for the car you are currently driving in Forza Vista.  You would do it from the same menu system but you will do it a bit differently.  You can press the X Button while looking in this menu to access Forza Vista.  This will allow you to move the camera to the back of the car where you can select the license plate to alter the text.

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How to Reset Car Damage Forza Horizon 4 https://attackofthefanboy.com/games/how-to-reset-car-damage-forza-horizon-4/ https://attackofthefanboy.com/games/how-to-reset-car-damage-forza-horizon-4/#respond Tue, 25 Sep 2018 23:24:59 +0000 https://attackofthefanboy.com/?p=711943
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Damage in Forza Horizon 4 can be toggled for full simulation that impact the way that vehicle perform, but the default difficulty is to have cosmetic damage only.  Sometimes this can leave your car looking like a mangled mess depending on how many collisions you’ve had.  Driving in first person can be quite difficult when you can’t see out of your cracked front windshield.

If you need to do a quick reset of your cosmetic damage, you can do so by using the photo mode in the game.  From any point in the open world you can access the photo mode in Forza Horizon 4 by pressing up on the d-pad.

Once you’re in the photo mode you can reset cosmetic damage with the LB Button.  Resetting damage while in photo mode will persist with you back into racing so if you don’t like the way your car looks it will be restored to its previous glory by resetting cosmetic damage in the photo editor.

If you have simulation damage turned on you’re going to be throwing a lot of stuff out of wack if you start crashing into things.  You may notice your car drifting to one side of the road to another or the engine not being able to get up to top speed.  If this is the case and you want to reset this simulation style damage you can simply return to any of the homes that you own on the map for a clean start.

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Forza Horizon 4 How to Access Photo Mode https://attackofthefanboy.com/games/forza-horizon-4-how-to-access-photo-mode/ https://attackofthefanboy.com/games/forza-horizon-4-how-to-access-photo-mode/#respond Tue, 25 Sep 2018 20:02:26 +0000 https://attackofthefanboy.com/?p=711942
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Taking photos in Forza Horizon 4 is pretty easy and can be done at any time when cruising around the open world.  To access photo mode in Forza Horizon 4 you’ll simply need to press up on the d-pad to access camera.

Once you’re into the camera mode for the game you can take pictures with the A Button.  To get different angles for your photos you can use the left and right thumbsticks.  Alongside these options there are a bunch of other photo filters and settings that can be accessed which include shutter speed, focus, exposure, contrast, colors, and more.

After you’ve taken some pictures with the in-game camera you can then access your Photo Gallery in the Creative Hub section of the game menu.  The Photo Gallery in Forza Horizon 4 offers a place where you can search your saved photos, browse favorites by Turn 10, look for the top rated images from the Horizon community, or browse your favorites.

Just remember, anytime you want to capture a beautiful moment in Forza Horizon 4 just press up on the d-pad.

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Forza Horizon 4 How to Fast Travel https://attackofthefanboy.com/games/forza-horizon-4-how-to-fast-travel/ https://attackofthefanboy.com/games/forza-horizon-4-how-to-fast-travel/#respond Tue, 25 Sep 2018 16:24:58 +0000 https://attackofthefanboy.com/?p=711940
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The open world map of Forza Horizon 4 is massive so it’s understanable that you may want to fast travel occasionally.  There is only one way to fast travel in Forza Horizon 4 and it done through the in-game map.  Pulling up the map at any time is easy by pressing the View button (Back Button) on the Xbox One Controller.

Once you got the map open the places you can fast travel will show you the option to do so either on the icon when hovering over them or at the bottom of the screen.  To fast travel you will always press the X button to do so.  If you can fast travel it will cost you a certain amount of CR to get there.

Places that you can fast travel to include the Horizon festival (Big H) on Map.  You can also fast travel to current home or other homes that you have purchased for an amount that is determined by how much progress you have made in the game.

The amount it costs to fast travel is dependent on how many fast travel billboards that you smash through in the game.  Smash more boards and you will pay far less to fast travel to these locations. Fast travel billboards are the purple icons on the map with a lightning bolt on them.

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How to Change Weather/Seasons in Forza Horizon 4 https://attackofthefanboy.com/games/how-to-change-weather-in-forza-horizon-4/ https://attackofthefanboy.com/games/how-to-change-weather-in-forza-horizon-4/#respond Tue, 25 Sep 2018 16:18:49 +0000 https://attackofthefanboy.com/?p=711958
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The way that the seasons mechanic works in Forza Horizon 4, it’s not always easy to race in the conditions that you prefer.  Currently, the game is structured so that the seasons change over time.  There is no way to change the seasons while playing solo or in multiplayer as you’ll be completing different challenges for each season that are on a timer.

Fortunately, if you want to make a private match you can race in any season that you want.  If you head to the main menu and the select the team adventure tab, you can create a new session from there.  Upon creating the new session you will be prompted with the option to select whether you would like to race in the Autumn, Winter, Spring, or Summer.

Other than this, you will just need to wait for the seasons to change in-game.  This will be a certain amount of days and hours where the game world resets to a new season.  You can check the season progress and how long is left in each season by heading to the Horizon Life tab in the main menu where the Season Planner will give you the amount of time remaining in the season as well as the different challenges that are currently ongoing in the current season.

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Forza Horizon 4 How to Drive Manual https://attackofthefanboy.com/games/forza-horizon-4-how-to-drive-manual/ https://attackofthefanboy.com/games/forza-horizon-4-how-to-drive-manual/#comments Tue, 25 Sep 2018 15:53:45 +0000 https://attackofthefanboy.com/?p=711938
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Driving manually in Forza Horizon 4 isn’t going to be for everyone, but for those who want a more realistic experience will want to change into manual shifting.  For manual shifting in Forza Horizon 4 you’re going to want to head into the difficulty settings menu.  Simply press start and then head to the settings option, then to difficulty settings.  Once in the difficulty settings you can choose to use automatic shifting, manual shifting, or manual shifting with clutch.

When doing manual shifting, the default buttons for changing gears are going to be the B Button and X Button.  To shift gears up you will press the B Button and to downshift you will press the X button.  These default controls can be changed with different controller layouts.

Choosing manual shifting with clutch requires a little bit more skill as it’s not as simple as pressing one button to shift.  Using the Manual with clutch option you will need press another button to get a smooth shift.  This is the Left Bumper (LB) by default.  To shift with clutch you will quickly press the LB Button and then either the up or down shift button.

It’s important to remember that when using manual shift you will also need to shift manually into reverse which is done by downshifting all the way to reverse.

Shifting manually does take a little while to get used to but the benefits are many once you’ve got it down.

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Forza Horizon 4 How to Tune Cars https://attackofthefanboy.com/games/forza-horizon-4-how-to-tune-cars/ https://attackofthefanboy.com/games/forza-horizon-4-how-to-tune-cars/#respond Tue, 25 Sep 2018 15:26:37 +0000 https://attackofthefanboy.com/?p=711934
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Forza Horizon 4 offers a deep level of customization when it comes to car upgrades and tuning.  Whether you’ve got a stock vehicle or one that’s been highly modified with upgrades you can tune cars to your specific liking in a number of different areas.

You can tweak things like tires, alignment, roll bars, springs, damping, areodynamics, braking, and differential.  All of these options will impact your car in different ways.

Tires

Tire tuning allows you to select the PSI for your front and rear tires.  Setting tire pressure higher increases speed and responsiveness of the car, but can also lead to sudden loss of grip.  Setting pressure lower can cause the tires to heat faster but can reduce responsiveness.

Gears

Gears in Forza Horizon can be adjusted to provide better top speeds or more acceleration.  These can be adjusted one by one, manually, or can be done through the Final Drive gear ratio which will basically allow you to decide whether you want a car with high top speed or high acceleration.

Alignment

Changing the alignment of a vehicle in Horizon 4 can be a little bit daunting as there are multiple options to deal with in Front and Rear Camber, Front and Rear Toe, and Front Caster.  Changing any of these options will have drastic impact on who your car performs on straight lines and in corners.  Negative camber will do things like reduce understeer and increase corning at the cost of having less control on straight aways.  Positive Camber on the other can reduce oversteer but also end up making the car unstable.

Antiroll Bars

Antiroll bars can give you extra stability when taking corners.  Antisway bars can be adjusted to be soft or stiff for both the front and rear of the car.  Decreasing stiffness will result in reducing oversteer.  Increasing stiffness can increase oversteer.

Springs

Adjusting springs have a bunch of different options as well.  You can make them soft or stiff in the front and rear, but you can also adjust the ride height of the vehicle here as well.

Aerodynamics

Downforce can be adjusted in Horizon 4 to help with more speed or give a car better handling in corners.  Adjustments can be made in the front and rear of the car.  Increasing downforce can keep your car more grounded, while heating tires more quickly and improving handling.  The downside is that too much downforce will cause excessive drag which can then decrease maximum speed, increase tire wear and fuel consumption.

Brakes

Braking will help your car stop faster with Braking Force adjustments that can be made to balance and pressure of the brakes themselves.  This can help with braking distance as well as understeer and oversteer for your car.  Adjusting breaking balance from front to rear will reduce car stability and give a bit of oversteer under heavy braking.  Moving from rear to front will increase stability with a big bump to understeer.

You can access all of the tuning options from the upgrades section of the game’s menu.  Here a small tab labeled tuning will allow you to experiment with different options.  You can also find new community tunes or store different tunes to apply on vehicles.  As each tune works differently depending on the car, the best bet is to try out some different tuning options on the road to see how changes have impacted the vehicle.

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How to Buy Cars in Forza Horizon 4 https://attackofthefanboy.com/games/how-to-buy-cars-in-forza-horizon-4/ https://attackofthefanboy.com/games/how-to-buy-cars-in-forza-horizon-4/#respond Tue, 25 Sep 2018 15:00:25 +0000 https://attackofthefanboy.com/?p=711930
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Forza Horizon 4 is all about collecting cars and taking them out into the open world to race.  Getting cars will come in a number of different ways, but the fastest and easiest way to get the exact car that you want is to buy them.

You can buy cars in Forza Horizon 4 in a couple of different places.  The first place to buy cars in Horizon 4 is through the game’s menu system.  When you’re at a purchased home you can access this by pressing the start button and then hovering over the Browse Cars menu which is smack dab in the middle of the Autoshow tab.

Here you can browse through all of the different cars that are available.  Once you find the one you want to purchase, you can do so if you have the credits available to spend.  Once you select the car you want to purchase you will be greeted with a number of different design options from different creators in Forza Horizon 4.  You can either download unique designs or press the Y Button for different color options.  After selecting a design you will then be given a confirmation screen for your transaction.

The other way to buy cars in Forza Horizon 4 is through the in-game auction house.  This is once again in the game’s home or horizon festival menus where you can search for cars, look at put different cars on a watchlist.  Auctions will run for a set period of time and will have both bid prices and buy out prices.  If you are willing to pay what the seller is asking without trying to be the highest bidder you can take down an auction with the auction buy out option.

These two tools will be your best option for buying cars in Forza Horizon 4 within the game.

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How to Drift in Forza Horizon 4 https://attackofthefanboy.com/games/how-to-drift-in-forza-horizon-4/ https://attackofthefanboy.com/games/how-to-drift-in-forza-horizon-4/#respond Tue, 25 Sep 2018 14:15:47 +0000 https://attackofthefanboy.com/?p=711926
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Knowing how to drift in Forza Horizon 4 is going to come in handy as it’s a big part of this year’s game.  There are numerous drift challenges in the game, as well as a full fledged story sequence in the game.  Here’s everything we know about how to drift in Forza Horizon 4.

Forza Horizon 4 How to Drift

  • Press the Left Trigger to break when going around corners at high speed
  • Press the A button for E-brake to trigger manual drift
  • Steer through drift with the left thumbstick

The easiest way to drift in Forza Horizon 4 is by using a combination of steering and the emergency break.  In Forza Horizon 4, not all cars are created equally so some vehicles are going to be better than others when it comes to drifting.  For optimal results you’re going to want to be both a master of the controls and have a car that’s tuned for drifting.

If you’re going for the absolute best score, you’re going to want to go into the game’s settings and turn off traction control.  It’s one of the biggest things that might be limiting your drifting ability in any car.  Second, for better drift results you’re also going to want to take a look at whether the car is rear wheel, front wheel, or all-wheel drive.  Rear wheel drive vehicles are much better for drifting than the others.  Lastly you’re going to want to be looking for cars that have high horsepower and low weight.  If you can’t find one you can always customize one in your garage to fit this bill.

Digging even deeper into the tuning for a car can really help you with drifting.  Experimenting with different set-ups in terms of tires and suspension will also get you better results for drifts.

The simple answer is that you can drift with any car in Forza Horizon 4 by either threading/tapping the Left Trigger at high speeds, or you can go into a manual drift by pressing the emergency brake as well.  Doing this while attempting to steer the car around a corner will allow you to earn drift points and complete challenges.

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NBA 2K – Post Moves List, How to Play Better in the Post with Big Men https://attackofthefanboy.com/games/nba-2k19-post-moves/ https://attackofthefanboy.com/games/nba-2k19-post-moves/#respond Fri, 14 Sep 2018 02:10:33 +0000 https://attackofthefanboy.com/?p=711148
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NBA 2K19 has had a refined post-up game for a couple of years.  While it may be a dying art in the real NBA, a true big man that has moves in the post to create shots is a valuable asset to any team.  In NBA 2K19 here are all of the different posts moves you can do and how to do them.

The basics of the post up is getting your back to the defense player.  This can be done by pressing the LT Button (Xbox) or L2 Button (PlayStation).  Once you’re posting up on a defensive player you can use the sticks to do a variety of different moves, this includes things like pivot moves, backdowns, drives, and spin moves.

Using the pivot move while posting can be a great way to get position and can be done by pressing the Left Stick in any direction.  Release the stick to pivot in that direction.  If you want to spin around your opponent or drive to the hoop you can use the Right Stick in a counter-clockwise or clockwise motion to pull off these moves.

If you want to do an agressive backdown move you can do so by pressing the RT Button (Xbox) or R2 Button (PlayStation).  You can do a dropstep in the post by using the Left Stick left or right towards the hoop and then tap the X Button (Xbox), or Square Button (PlayStation).

There are also a number of post drives that allow you to drive to the key or drive the baseline.  These can both be done pretty much the same way by pressing RT (Xbox) or R2(PlayStation) flick the Left Stick Towards either the Key or Baseline and then release LT.

Alongside all of these you can always use post fakes and post hops to get better position.  The Post Hop requires that you press the Left Stick left, right, or away from the hoop and then tap X.  The fake is just done by moving the Right Stick in any direction and then quickly releasing it.

There are a bunch of post shots that can be taken with the shot stick as well.

Post Moves NBA 2K19

  • Post Hook – Right Stick Up Left or Up Right
  • Post Fade – Right Stick Down Left or Down Right
  • Post Layup – Right Stick Up Left or Up Right while moving toward hoop with Left Stick
  • Post Shimmy – Right Trigger with Right Stick down
  • Post Shimmy Hook – Right Trigger with Right Stick Up
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NBA 2K19 How to Face Scan https://attackofthefanboy.com/games/nba-2k19-how-to-face-scan/ https://attackofthefanboy.com/games/nba-2k19-how-to-face-scan/#respond Fri, 14 Sep 2018 01:52:24 +0000 https://attackofthefanboy.com/?p=711131
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Being able to slap your ugly mug on your created player is one of the coolest features about NBA 2K19.  Unfortunately, there is much information on the feature within the game itself.  So here’s what you’ll need to import your face into NBA 2K19.

First you’re going to need the My2K19 App for mobile devices.  Once you’re in the app, it’s going to give you the option to scan your face right away.  Just select this option and then you’ll be prompted to pick the service that you’re playing the game on, whether that’s Xbox Live, PlayStation Network, Nintendo Switch Online, or on Steam.  You’ll then need to login with that account to make the scanned face available to use.

Now’s for the tricky part as you want to get a good picture for your player.  You’re going to use the tool within the app to take the picture but you’re going to need sufficient lighting and the ability to move your head back and forth so the app can scan your face.  Once it’s got a good picture it will spit out a model for you and then you can choose whether or not you want to use it or try again.  Sometimes it will also warn you that an error has occurred and that you should try again.  If that’s the case just try it again until you’ve got a good image.

Once both you and the app are satisfied it will then upload the images to your profile.  Once they’ve been upload you can check out your character on your My Career game mode.  You may need to restart your game for the changes to be applied to your player in My Career or your avatar in the game.

If you’re creating a brand new My Player, you’ll want to have the pictures ready before you do your head selection on your player.  At the bottom of the head selection screen which gives you a bunch of different pre-made heads to choose from you’ll see an option press X to scan your face.  At which point the game will look for saved data from the My 2K19 App.  If you’ve got face scan data uploaded, you’ll be able to switch the head by clicking on the face scan square in the menu.

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NBA 2K19 How to Double Team https://attackofthefanboy.com/games/nba-2k19-how-to-double-team/ https://attackofthefanboy.com/games/nba-2k19-how-to-double-team/#respond Fri, 14 Sep 2018 00:52:34 +0000 https://attackofthefanboy.com/?p=711128
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Double teaming a player is the best way to try and stop them from scoring in real basketball.  Double team in NBA 2K19 is an equally viable strategy if you want to try and stop someone from scoring.  Calling for a double team in NBA 2K19 will call another defender to the one that you are defending with a player.

How to Call for Double Team NBA 2K19

  • Hold LB Button (Xbox)
  • Hold L1 Button (PlayStation)

This can be done by pressing and holding the LB Button (Xbox) or L1 Button (PlayStation). Once you press and hold the button while on defense a player that you are not controlling will come to help you defend the player who has the ball.

It should be noted that when calling for a double team you will leave another person open, sometimes for an easy basket at the hoop or for an uncontested shot.  Double Team in NBA 2K19 should be used when there is a good opportunity to trap the offensive player and potentially steal the ball.

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NBA 2K19 How to Dunk https://attackofthefanboy.com/games/nba-2k19-how-to-dunk/ https://attackofthefanboy.com/games/nba-2k19-how-to-dunk/#respond Fri, 14 Sep 2018 00:25:13 +0000 https://attackofthefanboy.com/?p=711118
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Dunking in NBA 2K19 is not as easy as it sounds.  After all, this isn’t NBA Jam we’re playing these days.  NBA 2K19 is more simulation oriented than ever before, so dunking isn’t as easy as just pressing a button.  However, dunking in NBA 2K19 can be pretty common place once you know what you need to do.

There are numerous types of dunks in NBA 2K19 and each of them require different inputs on the controller.  Your best chance to get a dunk in NBA 2K19 is to have a player with a high stats for the move.  Your second best chance to get a dunk in NBA 2K19 is to be driving towards the basket.

If you’ve got these two things, you can then use these controls to do different types of dunks in NBA 2K19.

2-Hand Dunk

Press RT (Xbox), R2 (PlayStation) + Hold Up on Right Stick while driving to hoop.

Flashy Dunk

Press RT (Xbox), R2 (PlayStation) + Hold Down on Right Stick

Dunk with Different Hands

Press RT (Xbox), R2 (PlayStation) + Hold Right Stick Left or Right to switch between dominant and off hands.

Alot of things come into play when trying to dunk in NBA 2K19.  You have player stamina to deal with, as well as whether a player has the given attributes to do a dunk and whether the player has a path to the basket as well.

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NBA 2K19 How to Alley Oop https://attackofthefanboy.com/games/nba-2k19-how-to-alley-oop/ https://attackofthefanboy.com/games/nba-2k19-how-to-alley-oop/#respond Fri, 14 Sep 2018 00:08:22 +0000 https://attackofthefanboy.com/?p=711146
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The Alley Oop is one of the best moves in basketball.  Setting up a successful alley-oop in NBA 2K19 takes a couple of different things as well as input from the player to make it happen.  First things first, the alley-oop should only be used when the situation calls for it, otherwise you might just end up throwing the ball away and getting a turnover.

How to Alley-Oop in NBA 2K19

  • Double tap Y Button (Xbox)
  • Double tap Triangle Button (PlayStation)

If you’ve got a team mate that is moving towards the basket or near the basket, you can double tap Y button to throw an alley-oop in NBA 2K19.  It’s the same system as previous years so you’ll pretty much need to have a clear lane to throw and catch the ball to make it a success.

There are some options as to where you are throwing the ball.  You’ll need to use the Left Stick in the direction of the player that you want to receive the pass.  Or, you can press the Left Stick towards the hoop to throw an alley oop to yourself.

The best times to use an alley oop are in 2 on 1 fast break situations or situations where a player is cutting toward the basket without a defender near him.  Once you’ve got one of these situations, you can just double tap Y and use the Left Stick to direct the alley-oop.

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NBA 2K – How to Flop https://attackofthefanboy.com/games/nba-2k19-how-to-flop/ https://attackofthefanboy.com/games/nba-2k19-how-to-flop/#respond Thu, 13 Sep 2018 23:54:15 +0000 https://attackofthefanboy.com/?p=711143
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Flopping isn’t one of the most effective basketball moves, but it’s a real thing in the NBA so NBA 2K19 features it as well.  Players can actually press a button to flop on the ground whether close to players or not.

How to Flop in NBA 2K19

  • Press B Button Twice (Xbox)
  • Press Circle Button Twice (PlayStation)

Flopping in NBA 2K19 is pretty easy to do.  Simply double tap the B button to flop to your heart’s content. Flopping will instantly send your player falling to the ground and it does take a few seconds to recover from flopping so it’s not a very good strategy to implement.

Flopping can also be used when pressing the B button to attempt to take a charge.  Just hold the B button to take a charge and then double tap to fall backwards when an opponent is coming towards you.  We’ve yet to get this to translate into a charging call but if you’re going to try and take the charge you might as well sell it.

Flop Controls NBA 2K19

Flopping in NBA 2K19 Can be done by pressing the B Button (Xbox), Circle Button (PlayStation).

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NBA 2K – How to Call for a Pick https://attackofthefanboy.com/games/nba-2k19-how-to-call-for-a-pick/ https://attackofthefanboy.com/games/nba-2k19-how-to-call-for-a-pick/#respond Thu, 13 Sep 2018 23:40:39 +0000 https://attackofthefanboy.com/?p=711144
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Calling picks is one of the most essential parts of basketball.  In NBA 2K19, calling for picks can allow you to get free for open jump shots or open a clear path to the basket for a lay-up or dunk.  Picks in NBA 2K19 function pretty similarly as they have in previous games.

How to Call for Pick NBA 2K19

  • Hold the LB Button (Xbox)
  • Hold the L1 Button (PlayStation)

With control of the ball handler, you will hold the LB Button (Xbox), L1 (PlayStation) button to call for a pick.  Once the pick is set you can decide what to do from there.

After you’ve called for the pick you can press the Left Thumbstick in to select which side you would like the pick to be set.  You can also select which way that you want the picker to go afterward by selecting either Pick and Roll or Pick and Fade by pressing the RB button (Xbox), R1 button (PlayStation).

The Pick and Roll will have the player rolling off of the pick to the basket.  A pick and fade will have the picking player fading away from the basket.

Use the pick to get free from a defender in a variety of situations or use the play to try and get a defensive mismatch where a bigger player is matched up with a smaller player.

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NBA 2K19 How to Restart The Prelude https://attackofthefanboy.com/games/nba-2k19-how-to-restart-the-prelude/ https://attackofthefanboy.com/games/nba-2k19-how-to-restart-the-prelude/#respond Thu, 13 Sep 2018 22:52:30 +0000 https://attackofthefanboy.com/?p=711107
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Before you jump into the My Career mode in NBA 2K19 you’ll play through a story mode for the game called The Prelude.  In this mode your character, the main character charts a different path to the NBA which takes him from Chine to the NBA D-League, to the pros.

This story mode features a number of different choices and possibilities that will have you landing on a number of different NBA teams at its conclusion.  You’ll also earn VC (Virtual Currency) to improve your player by completing different challenges.  It’s understandable that you might want to restart the Prelude in NBA 2K19, but unfortunately that is not possible.

The Prelude cannot be restarted because the mode was designed to be played only once and it’s on a console level.  So your gamertag or PSN ID can only play through The Prelude one time.

Deleting your save data does not allow you to restart The Prelude.

Unfortunately, if you were coming looking for a way to restart it, it’s just not possible with the demo.

Once you own NBA 2K19 you can replay this story based content by starting a new save.  With this new save you can then create an entirely new player and take them through the events of The Prelude again and perhaps get a different outcome the second time around.

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How to Deploy Wingsuit in Call of Duty Blackout Battle Royale https://attackofthefanboy.com/games/how-to-deploy-wingsuit-in-blackout-battle-royale/ https://attackofthefanboy.com/games/how-to-deploy-wingsuit-in-blackout-battle-royale/#respond Wed, 12 Sep 2018 22:54:59 +0000 https://attackofthefanboy.com/?p=711051
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You’ll be using the Wingsuit at least once in every match of Blackout Battle Royale.  When you’re jumping out of the helicopter you’ll need to use it to make it to the ground, but you can also use it during a match if you’re jumping off of a high building or structure.

To re-deploy the Wingsuit in Blackout, you’ll need to use the jump button and then the wingsuit will deploy automatically.  Doing this will allow you to jump from some structures without taking fall damage.  Not all buildings can be jumped from with the Wingsuit to break your fall.

Press the X Button (PlayStation 4) or A Button (Xbox One) to first jump then the Wingsuit is deployed to base jump in-game.  Places where you can definitely use the Wingsuit to break your fall on a high jump include the Construction Site, Turbine, and other locations.

You can also deploy the Wingsuit if you need to abandon the helicopter, but the item will automatically deploy if you choose to exit the helicopter when at high altitude.

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Shadow of The Tomb Raider: How Long to Beat https://attackofthefanboy.com/games/shadow-of-the-tomb-raider-how-long-to-beat/ https://attackofthefanboy.com/games/shadow-of-the-tomb-raider-how-long-to-beat/#respond Tue, 11 Sep 2018 16:46:02 +0000 https://attackofthefanboy.com/?p=710988
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Shadow of the Tomb Raider is another big adventure game that takes players on an adventure with Lara Croft.  It’s got a bunch of different content in it, including a main story mode, side missions, as well as challenge tombs and other open world content to explore.  If you’re looking to beat Shadow of the Tomb Raider and don’t care about side missions or challenge tombs, Shadow of the Tomb Raider will take you around 10-12 hours to complete.

Like most games, this can vary depending on the player.  Since the side missions and challenge tombs are relatively easy to stumble across while playing the game you may end up playing through them regardless and this can add to your playtime.  Our exact playtime with all of story and a few of the side activities was 13.5 hours.  If you do focus on just the story content, you could see yourself beating the game in less time than that.

If you do a small amount of the side missions or challenge tombs, you could see your run time for the game clocking in at close to 13-15 hours.  If you’re trying to collect and see everything in Shadow of the Tomb Raider you could be looking at 20+ hours to see everything.

It will come down to what you want to get out of Shadow of the Tomb Raider.  Our suggested optimal playthrough would be playing the main story path and checking out the side mission and challenge tomb content to see if its something that you like.

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How to Switch to Solo, Quads, or Duos in Call of Duty Blackout Battle Royale https://attackofthefanboy.com/games/how-to-switch-to-solo-quads-or-duos-in-blackout-battle-royale/ https://attackofthefanboy.com/games/how-to-switch-to-solo-quads-or-duos-in-blackout-battle-royale/#respond Mon, 10 Sep 2018 20:46:23 +0000 https://attackofthefanboy.com/?p=710935
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Blackout Battle Royale lets players play in groups of four (Quads), groups of two (Duos), or Solo.  While the game will dump you into Quads automatically with a fill slots enabled, you can play Solo or in Duos by accessing the menu if you know where to look.

Just hover the game’s cursor Over the picture of the map on the Blackout main multiplayer screen and press the X Button (PlayStation 4) or A Button (Xbox One).  This will open up a new menu that allows you to select either Quads, Duos, or Solo.  Each of these different game modes supports up to 80 players.

Squads and Duos will give you the option to Fill Squad in the option box below the map box.  Once you’ve got Solo (or whatever game mode you want) you can then go ahead and deploy.  At this point you’ll wingsuit down into a holding area while the rest of 80 players populate the lobby.  Once the room is filled you will see a brief countdown and then you must use your wingsuit to hit a destination and start collecting loot.

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Spider-Man PS4 How to Beat Rhino and Scorpion Boss Fight https://attackofthefanboy.com/games/spider-man-ps4-how-to-beat-rhino-and-scorpion-boss-fight/ https://attackofthefanboy.com/games/spider-man-ps4-how-to-beat-rhino-and-scorpion-boss-fight/#respond Sat, 08 Sep 2018 18:08:51 +0000 https://attackofthefanboy.com/?p=710737
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In Spider-Man PS4 players will need to track down the Sinister Six, a group of villains that include some of the most dangerous foes of Peter Parker.  Worse yet, as you push towards the end-game for Spider-Man on PS4 boss fights in the game will be two on one.  One of the most challenging boss fights in Spider-Man PS4 is the one where Spider-Man faces off against Rhino and Scorpion in an smaller area with a bunch of cargo containers.

Each enemy has their own unique moves that you’ll need to look out for in the battle.  Rhino uses a charging and slamming attack, but he’s a little bit slower.  Scorpion will hurl poison projectiles at you while jumping from box to box before moving in for a multi-hit attack.

The trick here is trying to isolate each character and take them out while avoiding the other character’s attack.  There isn’t a right way to do things here, but we found it much easier to take out Scorpion first because of his ability to hit you from long range.

So assuming you start with Scorpion, you can use your web swinging ability to get close to him.  Once you’re close you can move in for an attack.  During this process you’re going to want to make sure that Rhino isn’t charging up for an attack while you aren’t looking.  You’re going to be wanting to use the circle button to dodge Scorpion’s attacks during this fight.  Use it often to keep moving out of the way.  Once his attacks are finished just keep hitting him until he’s down.  You’ll be able to get a few hits in before you’ll need to start dodging and swinging again.

Once Scorpion is down, it’s pretty easy to take out Rhino.  The only way that you can damage Rhino is by stunning him with environmental objects.  You’ll need to use the Web pulling mechanic by pressing R1 and L1 on boxes in the area or cranes.  Look for the outlines on the ground as markers to stand and then entice Rhino to charge you.  Once he’s in the zone, you’ll want to use R1 and L1 to pull the box or crane on top of him to stun him.  Once you’ve got him stunned it’s time to pounce.  Get your hits in quick and then back-off to do it again.

A couple of rounds of this and you’ll have both Scorpion and Rhino defeated.  If you need a visual guide for this fight, check out our playthrough of the boss fight below.

Rhino & Scorpion vs. Spider-Man

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Spider-Man PS4 How to Get Base Tokens https://attackofthefanboy.com/games/spider-man-ps4-how-to-get-base-tokens/ https://attackofthefanboy.com/games/spider-man-ps4-how-to-get-base-tokens/#respond Sat, 08 Sep 2018 16:55:46 +0000 https://attackofthefanboy.com/?p=710732
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Base Tokens in Spider-Man PS4 are earned through completing and clearing out different bases in the New York City open world map.  Completing these missions will reward you with Base Tokens that can then be used to unlock different suits for Spider-Man, purchase Suit Mods, and upgrade Spider-Man’s different gadgets.

Like other tokens, Base Tokens are earned by infiltrating enemy bases which house Fisk Hideouts, Prisoner Camps, Sable Outposts, and Demon Hideouts.  What you’ll need to do is go to these  outposts and clear out the enemies.  These missions can be found on the open world map and are pink or red in color and will look like a barbed wire for Prisoner Camps, a demon mask for Demon Warehouses, an S for Sable Outpost, and a crown for Fisk Hideouts.

Depending on the icon, you’ll kind of know what types of enemies you’ll be facing when you get there so you can plan accordingly.  Each of these missions has varying bonus objectives that can also be completed while doing the mission.

Doing the Base Missions in Spider-Man is largely focused on the combat aspects of the game.  So long as you clear out the base you will earn the three tokens for doing so.  You can do this in any way you see fit, but pay attention to the bonus objectives if you want other rewards.  You can see how many Base Tokens you currently have by looking at the bottom left hand of the map screen next to the pink flag icon.

Once you’ve earned your tokens you can then use them to upgrade gadgets, suit powers, and unlock new suits to use.

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Spider-Man PS4 How to Get Research Tokens https://attackofthefanboy.com/games/spider-man-ps4-how-to-get-research-tokens/ https://attackofthefanboy.com/games/spider-man-ps4-how-to-get-research-tokens/#respond Sat, 08 Sep 2018 16:42:25 +0000 https://attackofthefanboy.com/?p=710729
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Research tokens in Spider-Man PS4 are another one of the game’s currency items that allow you to purchase upgrades for your abilities as well as unlock new suits to use.  These tokens are earned by completing specific missions in the game and are pretty easy to get if you know where to look.

These tokens are tied to Research Missions which can be found in the open world and are denoted by a purple microscope.  Each District in Spider-Man features different research challenges.  Assuming that you’ve already unlock the surveillance towers in a district, you’ll be able to see the location of the Research Missions on your map.  Simply plot a course for the research mission and then seek out Harry Osborne’s Research Stations to begin a mission.

Each mission is different and they will provide you with different Research Token rewards.  These missions are generally pretty easy to do and don’t take much time to complete.  You’ll be able to see how many Research Tokens you have by looking on the main menu and then looking for the purple icon at the bottom left of the screen.

Some suits will require that you have research tokens to unlock them, you can use this guide to find out how many Research Tokens are required to unlock each suit. These Research Tokens will also be used to unlock Suit Mods and Gadget Upgrades as you progress.

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Spider-Man PS4 How to Get Challenge Tokens https://attackofthefanboy.com/games/spider-man-ps4-how-to-get-challenge-tokens/ https://attackofthefanboy.com/games/spider-man-ps4-how-to-get-challenge-tokens/#respond Sat, 08 Sep 2018 16:31:28 +0000 https://attackofthefanboy.com/?p=710726
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Challenge Tokens are one of the many different upgrade currencies that you can earn from completing different missions in the open world section of the game.  These tokens are used to upgrade Spider-Man’s different gadgets and they are also used to unlock many of the different Spider-Man suits.

If you want to be able to purchase these new suits and upgrades, you’re going to need to collect as many Challenge Tokens as you can in the game.  If you’ve just started with Spider-Man on PS4 you will not have access to the specific mission type that allows you to earn Challenge Tokens.  You’ll need to progress through the story enough to open these Challenge Missions.  This mission type is denoted by a specific icon on the map.  In this instance, the orange Challenge Markers are the ones that you are going to want to go after.

Challenge Missions in Spider-Man will reward you with different rewards depending on how well you do in the mission.  You can earn from one to three tokens for each Challenge.  If you want all three Challenge Tokens for a specific mission you’ll want to hit the top requirement.  These are broken down into Ultimate Level (3 Tokens), Spectacular Level (2 Tokens), and Amazing Level (1 Token). If you hit the bare minimum requirements, you’ll earn one token.  Think of it as a gold, silver, bronze prize for completing the Challenge Mission.

The Challenge Missions in Spider-Man are going to be required to unlock all of the suits in the game.  You can find out exactly how many Challenge Tokens you need in this Spider-Man Suits unlock guide.  

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Destiny 2 Forsaken How to Get Seed of Light https://attackofthefanboy.com/games/destiny-2-forsaken-how-to-get-seed-of-light/ https://attackofthefanboy.com/games/destiny-2-forsaken-how-to-get-seed-of-light/#respond Sat, 08 Sep 2018 14:31:34 +0000 https://attackofthefanboy.com/?p=710711
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Seeds of Light are one of the most important things about the new Destiny 2 Forsaken Expansion.  This item will allow you to unlock new super powers for your guardian.  Unfortunately, these Seeds of Light aren’t easy to come by and you’ll need to complete different missions to earn them.

First Seed of Light

During the Forsaken story campaign you will encounter a items that will lead you to the Visions of Light mission.  This mission is very similar to what we saw in vanilla Destiny when gaining new powers for your guardian.  The Visions of Light are a common item in the Tangled Shore area.  They’ll drop from completing missions and killing enemies pretty frequently.  After you’ve gathered enough of these you’ll find that you have a new mission called Visions of Light.

In this mission you will have the ability to earn a Seed of Light and unlock new powers.  This Visions of Light quest will be on the planet IO.  Complete this quest and you’ll unlock a new skill tree.

The Second and Third Seed of Light can be earned by completing hard challenges in the Dreaming City.

Second Seed of Light

Once you’ve completed the Forsaken main story and defeated the Barons, you’ll need to start the quest to get to the Dreaming City.  This involves tracking down talisman fragments as well as completing other objectives.  Once you’ve earned your way into the location, you can start accepting quests from Petra that will offer you higher challenges in the new area.

To earn your second Seed of Light you’ll need to start accepting quests for the Tier 2 Blind Well.  These Seeds are random drops from high level enemies.

Third Seed of Light

Getting your third Seed of Light will be your most difficult challenge yet. The third seed of light is a guaranteed drop in the Last Wish Raid and will be rewarded for beating Kalli. This is your best bet at the moment for getting the third seed of light, but Bungie says that there will be multiple opportunities to get more Seeds of Light to unlock all of the new sub-classes.

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Destiny 2 Forsaken: Where to Find Broken Talisman Pieces https://attackofthefanboy.com/games/destiny-2-forsaken-where-to-find-broken-talisman-pieces/ https://attackofthefanboy.com/games/destiny-2-forsaken-where-to-find-broken-talisman-pieces/#respond Sat, 08 Sep 2018 14:12:05 +0000 https://attackofthefanboy.com/?p=710708
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Once you’ve completed the main story mission in Destiny 2 Forsaken you’ll get a new quest that will set you on your way to the Dreaming City.  This mission will have you tracking down pieces for a Broken Awoken Talisman.  What you’ll need to do is track down three pieces of the Talisman by heading into different lost sectors in the Tangled Shore.

Once you’ve received the Talisman from Petra, you’ll then want to talk with Spider.  Checking your item inventory, you’ll see that the Talisman will have three quests to fulfill and give you clues to track down the broken pieces.

This quest can be completed pretty quickly if you know where you’re going.  There are three spots on the map that you’ll want to head to to get the broken talisman pieces.

In an Old Corsair Hideout

In the Jetsam of Saturn there is a big ship.  Below that ship lies the Lost Sector which will give you your first Talisman piece.

In the heart of the Spider’s Web

This talisman piece is very close to Spider himself.  Exit Spider’s lair and then head left once you make it out into the main area.  Hug the outside wall and make another immediate left.  If you’re hearing strange music, you’re in the right place.  Defeat the enemies in the first room and then make your way down another level, clear out the rooms and collect the talisman.

In a rare green place

If you head to the Four-Horn Gulch, check your map.  There is only one lost sector in the area.  Head into this lost sector to track down the third Talisman piece.

This is just the first step in opening up access to the Dreaming City, head here for the next steps.

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Spider-Man PS4: What You Need to Know https://attackofthefanboy.com/games/spider-man-ps4-what-you-need-to-know/ https://attackofthefanboy.com/games/spider-man-ps4-what-you-need-to-know/#respond Sat, 08 Sep 2018 04:44:07 +0000 https://attackofthefanboy.com/?p=710701
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In Spider-Man on the PlayStation 4, players control the popular comic book character Peter Parker in an open world experience that has you swinging through New York City as the acrobatic, crime-fighting hero.  In the game, players will encounter numerous characters from the comic books, including Mary Jane, Miles Morales, Dr. Octavius, Norman Osborn, and villains like Rhino, Vulture, Kingpin, Electro, and more.  The game is currently available on the PlayStation 4.

Spider-Man PS4 FAQ

How to get Spider Man PS4 Demo

Unfortunately, Spider-Man does not currently have a demo on the PlayStation Store.  There is no way that you can try the game before you buy it.  There are plenty of videos though that do a good job of showing off the gameplay before you buy.

Can you get Spider-Man on PC?

Spider-Man is a PlayStation exclusive.  This means that it will only be available on the PlayStation 4 consoles because Sony has the rights to the game.  Spider-Man will not be coming to PS4 exclusively.

How to Download Spider-Man on PS4?

Spider-Man can be downloaded from the PlayStation Store.

Is there online in Spider-Man PS4?

No, there is no online component to Spider-Man on PS4.

Can you unlock new costumes in Spider-Man?

Yes, there are many costumes that can be unlocked in Spider-Man PS4.

Is there a photo mode in Spider-Man PS4?

Yes, it can be accessed in the start menu for the game.

How long does it take to beat Spider-Man PS4?

It will take around 20 hours to beat the game.

Does Spider-Man have PlayStation 4 Pro Support?

Yes, Spider-Man has enhanced visuals on the PlayStation 4 Pro.

Is Spider-Man Coming to Xbox One?

No, Spider-Man is a PlayStation exclusive. This means that it will only be available on PlayStation 4 because Sony has the rights to the game.

Is Spider-Man a good game?

We think it is.  The game currently has a Metacritic score of 87, a Game Rankings score of 89.65%, and an Open Critic score of 88.

How much is Spider-Man PS4?

This depends on which version you purchase. The Standard Edition of Spider-Man costs $59.99. The Collector’s Edition of Spider-Man costs $149.99. The Digital Deluxe version of the game costs $79.99.

Does Spider-Man Die?

No, Spider-Man does not die in the game.

What kind of game is Spider-Man PS4?

Spider-Man is an open-world comic book super hero game where players control Peter Parker as Spider-Man.

What is the story of Spider-Man PS4 about?

Peter Parker battles a group called the Sinister Six who are trying to take over New York City.  The game features numerous characters from the comic book series, including Vulture, Shocker, Electro, Kingpin, Dr. Octopus, and Rhino.

When is Spider-Man PS4 Release Date?

Spider-Man released for PlayStation 4 on September 7th.

How many suits are in Spider-Man?

There are 28 different suits in the game.

How many villains are in Spider-Man?

Mr. Negative, Dr. Octopus, Rhino, Vulture, Kingpin, The Shocker, Black Cat, Silver Sable, Electro, Tombstone, Screwball, Taskmaster, and Scorpion.

Who is the final boss in Spider-Man?

Dr. Octopus is the final boss battle in the game. Here’s how you can beat him.

Can you play as Miles Morales in Spider-Man?

Yes, you can play as Miles in the game.

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Spider-Man PS4: How Long to Beat https://attackofthefanboy.com/games/spider-man-ps4-how-long-to-beat/ https://attackofthefanboy.com/games/spider-man-ps4-how-long-to-beat/#respond Sat, 08 Sep 2018 03:39:11 +0000 https://attackofthefanboy.com/?p=710698
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Spider-Man on PS4 is a big open world game that allows you to do many things.  It’s got both a long story mode, side missions, as well as other open-world content that you can do to collect tokens to use on power-ups.  If you’re looking to beat the game and don’t care about side missions or token collections, Spider-Man PS4 will take you around 20 hours to complete.

This could vary depending on the player.  It’s hard not to do any of the side missions or story content in the process of playing the game.  If you do focus on just taking the story missions, skip the cinematics and all the open world content, you could probably beat the game in as little as 15 hours.

If you do a small amount of the open world content, you’ll likely clock in at 20 – 25 hours.  If you’re trying to collect everything in Spider-Man, including all the costumes and power-ups, you could be seeing over 30 hours to beat the game.

Ultimately it’s going to come down to what you want to get out of the game.  We suggest that the optimal playthrough is one where players take in all of the different open world activities at least a little bit to see everything you can actually do in the game, but if you’re short on time and just want to barrel through to the final boss fight, that’s entirely possible too and it’ll take you 20 hours plus or minus a couple hours depending on the player.

How long does it take to beat Spider-Man PS4?

Around 20 hours.

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