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Though it's definitely not the shortest game out there, Gears Tactics takes, on average, around 25 hours to beat. While this is a good thing for some, it compromises the otherwise vibrant and tactical g


Not every Gears Tactics player will experience screen tearing, but it does happen occasionally. It takes place when the monitor shows several frames at one time or is split into two which don't align prope


To top it off, Tactics nails the reconstruction of familiar enemies in a turn-based world. Boomers are just as terrifying and stompy, Tickers just as erratic and hyperactive, Kantus just as loud and obnoxious . There are a few new foes to discover too, but the core army of bad dudes didn’t require many tweaks to remain interesting and formidable. As it turns out, the Locust are just as robust in a strategic sett


Among the many turn-based tactics staples adopted by the adaptation is the action point system. What can be done on a turn is capped by each soldiers pool of points that must be divvied out between movement orders, weapon attacks, and the use of special skills. While fairly intuitive to more experience players of the genre, the new players coming to the game from the third person shooter forerunner may find themselves a bit overwhelmed by what, on the surface, looks like a fairly restrictive system. While there is certainly enough in-game time to self-teach the finer details of action points, this guide aims to arm new players with a run down on how to best use the action points in combat. From movement and positioning to the basics of point management, this guide gives new players all they need to make their team into an efficient locust-killing mach


In addition to these universal options, players can effectively use skills to boost and stretch skill points. Each of the five classes have skills that add much-needed action points. For example, the Sniper's chain Shot skill will award the shooter AP for hits; the Support can use Empower to grant bonus points to a squad-mate get their own points for reviving a friend with the Encourage passive ability; and the Vanguard's Breach skill gives a point to any soldier canny enough to bring down a breached enemy. Spend some time exploring the skill trees to suss out what options will generate the most action points without costing on combat skills, and think about this when setting up team composition - it may be worth having a Support who, while not a damage dealer on their own, can keep every other soldier firing that bit longer with bonus AP. More points means more gunfire - keep the heat up and the battle is the player's to


The last surprise Obsidian had to share is a new trailer for its next big RPG title. If The Outer Worlds was Obsidian's take on the Fallout franchise, then Avowed looks to be its version of The Elder Scrolls . The medieval style fantasy world showcased castles, bows, skeletons, and even a dual wielding protagonist using a sword and some sort of ma


This doesn't always mean that there is a problem with any component of the game. It happens because the data that your card is sending to the monitor is not syncing appropriately with the displays refresh speed. As such, your card is submitting new feeds before the monitor finishes displaying the older ones. You can use V-synch to counter this. It will prevent the card from loading the display until your monitor finishes the current cycle, though this can sometimes present its own set of iss


Luckily, in addition to taking the series into a whole new genre, turn-based tactical shooter **Gears Tactics ** has heartily embraced the idea of free and individualized choice. The game allows players a degree of character customization unheard of in previous entries in the franchise. Players now may choose how their characters look, how they act, and, importantly, how they fight . At the heart of that particular aspect of the game is the skill system. The branching trees grant each of the five classes countless ways to alter their playstyle and combat capabilities, adding active abilities and passive buffs that help shape battles in new and interesting ways. But, with all the available options, what is the best way to go? Which skills come together to craft the perfect soldier? While there is no right answer - player choice is key, after all - there are some skills that just work well together. This guide aims to give a few such combos, breaking down some top skills in each class. From the basics everyone should have to niche ones needed to make a proper specialist, here are some skills a good Cog commander should not be with


The Tim Schafer led studio is all hands on deck for Psychonauts 2 , a SLG Game patch Notes which has really benefited from Microsoft's support. Recently, Schafer admitted that had Microsoft not come along to purchase the studio, numerous features and segments would have had to have been cut from the game to prevent it from going over budget. With Microsoft now backing the studio, the game will be able to reach its full potent