The best part about Mortal Combat 1

Without a doubt, the strongest aspect of MK1 is the storyline. With this installment, it undergoes a dramatic reset, with Liu Kang assuming the mantle of Earthrealm’s guardian and guiding its champions into a seemingly less perilous Mortal Kombat tournament. However, the tranquility is short-lived as mysterious and malevolent forces disrupt the peace, plunging the realm into chaos once more. Liu Kang’s carefully cultivated utopia is threatened as these usurpers seek to transform it into a battleground soaked in blood and gore.

Returning to the roots of the franchise, Mortal Kombat 1 embraces the classic “kung-fu flick” aesthetics, shedding the modern military themes of its predecessors. Instead, the narrative weaves a thrilling tale of ninjas, sorcery, and treachery, punctuated by deadly alliances and unexpected twists. The story campaign unfolds with stellar cinematography, delivering authentic moments of drama and comedy. Also, it included a long-awaited return of characters such as Sindel, Reptile, Mileena, and Raiden.

Visuals and animation

Mortal Kombat 1 boasts stunning visuals that capture the essence of its dark and fantastical world. The game’s graphics are undeniably impressive, showcasing detailed character designs and richly rendered environments. Each fighter is meticulously crafted with distinct features, from the imposing stature of Goro to the agile movements of Liu Kang. Vibrant colors and dynamic lighting effects further enhance the visual spectacle, immersing players in the intense combat experience.

On the other hand, Mortal Kombat 1, as a recent release, features animations that we can definitely call lacking, to say the least, compared to its competition. The character movements appear stiff and unnatural, with animations that sometimes feel rigid and dated. Jumping animations, in particular, seem clunky and lacking in fluidity.

NetherRealm Studios’ strongest point

Mortal Kombat 1’s stage design stands as a testament to the game’s captivating atmosphere and immersive world-building. NetherRealm Studios meticulously crafted each arena to reflect the diverse settings of the Mortal Kombat universe, from ancient temples shrouded in mystery to eerie wastelands teeming with danger. The attention to detail is evident in every corner, with background elements that breathe life into the environment and enhance the sense of immersion. Whether it’s the haunting silhouette of Shang Tsung’s throne room or the perilous cliffs of the Pit, every stage serves as a dynamic backdrop to the intense battles that unfold within. The stage design not only adds visual depth but also contributes to the storytelling, offering glimpses into the lore and mythology of the Mortal Kombat world.

Soundtrack of Mortal Kombat 1

The soundtrack of Mortal Kombat 1 serves as a powerful nostalgia-inducing element, transporting players back to the golden era of arcade gaming. Composed by Dan Forden, the iconic tunes are instantly recognizable, evoking memories of intense battles and adrenaline-fueled victories.

And of course, the gameplay and fighting

Mortal Kombat 1 delivers a familiar fighting experience that reminds us of the 90’s with its’ trademark 5-button fighter mechanic. However, some frustrations arise, such as the lack of player position resets, which can disrupt the flow of combat. Despite these setbacks, the introduction of the Kameo mechanic brings a notable evolution to the gameplay, reminiscent of the classic Kings of Fighters Striker system. While Kameo combatants add variety, they often feel like empty avatars, lacking the depth and personality of the main roster. Nevertheless, as this mechanic evolves over time, it holds promise for making a significant impact on the competitive scene.

The introduction of the new invasion mode and the implementation of the battle-pass style system known as “Mastery” represent attempts to provide players with additional content and rewards. The invasion mode promises dynamic challenges and seasonal updates. It offers players opportunities to engage in fresh experiences and earn rewards for their favorite fighters. However, some players find this mode lacking compared to the beloved MK Deception. It has a feeling that it fails to fully capture the excitement and depth of previous iterations. Despite its potential, the invasion mode may need further refinement to fully satisfy the expectations of fans.

Final thoughts

Overall, Mortal Kombat 1 was neither a hit or a miss. It does have excellent parts like the storyline, the soundtrack, the visuals and stage design. However, in parts where it doesn’t excel, it really messes up. The training, tutorial and online parts feel not finished. Same thing with the Invasion mode and Kameo mechanic. Although, I cannot beat them up about it since it is freshly added and will need some time to perfect. All in all, those who have loved previous installments will probably enjoy this one. Despite the fact that some parts are looking increasingly dated. In my opinion, it is not worth the full-priced fighter tag that it has.

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Unlike the first game, Dead Island 2 will not be an open world. In an interview with Eurogamer, game director David Stanton and creative director James Worrall explained that the city of Los Angeles in Dead Island 2 is divided into several regions of different extents. Some of these areas are smaller and others are extensive. The game offers a variety of side missions and activities to the players.

Dead Island 2: Game World

Dead Island 2 will, however, follow a linear progression, with new areas unlocked only by progressing through the story. Of course, players will have the option to return to older areas whenever they want.

Stanton said:

“We have divided the city of Los Angeles into a series of districts. Some of them will be wide while others will be small. The area you experienced today is one of the smaller locations in the game. As you progress through the story, you can travel between unlockable areas. There are different types of side activities in these areas“

One of the exciting things about the world of Dead Island 2 is that the zombies in each area will be unique, and players will encounter new types of zombies by traveling through different regions.

James Worrall said about this:

“Each region has its zombie population, and they all reflect the characteristics of that region. Especially the Los Angeles lifestyle, how they choose, and how they dress. For example, in the game, there is some kind of zombie skaters who use helmets for this sport. We also have Muscle Beach, where you’ll encounter all sorts of beefy zombies on steroids. These are supposed to be right in front of you, right? We’re not interested in unleashing hordes of World War II zombies on players from afar. You know it’s all about combat and quick reaction. So these zombies have to feel like they were real people before.“

Dead Island: Release Date

Dead Island 2 will be available on PC, Google Stadia, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X, and Xbox Series S on February 2023. The PC version of this game will be exclusive to the Epic Games store.

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A word from the developers

The developers have promised us an “intense single-player, action horror game” set 57 years after the originals Aliens videogame. The studio behind it is called Survios. They have an impressive portfolio of successful games such as Creed: Rise to Glory

“The vast universe of Alien is full of untold stories, and opportunities to create gripping original games,” said 20th Century Games’ Luigi Priore. “We’re thrilled to work with a team like Survios who shares our passion for Alien, and for immersing fans into new worlds and experiences.”

All the details we know so far about the new Aliens game

Information on such newly announced games is always small, but it does give good insight. The new Aliens game features a veteran soldier looking for revenge against the Xenomorphs. The Xenomorphs are an extraterrestrial hive-based alien species that most likely originated from the planet Xenomorph Prime. They are one of the deadliest species of aliens. The tricky thing about them is that they require a host and because of that their appearance may vary severely.

Xenomorphs and their powers

As we previously mentioned, it is believed that they operate under a hive mind. The species has a queen which communicates with other units both telepathically and verbally through shrieks. An interesting thing about this hive mind though is that they create religious cults. One such example was the case of Walter Golic, who received telepathical messages from a Xenomorph that made him see the alien as a god. This feature may lead to interesting plot twists in the new upcoming game if the studio decides to use it.

Closing thoughts

That’s basically all information there is about the new game. We are expecting it to be similar to the 2014 Aliens adaptation Isolation. It was a single-player survival horror game that vastly differed from a more recent title Aliens: Fireteam elite. Fireteam took more of an action-packed approach to the film series. Along with this Aliens game, a new title in the franchise is also in the development process. They announced Aliens: Dark Descent – a new single-player squad-based action game. Hopefully, with their hands full, the studios won’t prioritize one game over the other.

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Valorant’s settings 

You can boost your fps by a reasonable amount most of the time just by turning down your graphics settings (Note that this is mostly for players who get below 100 fps). If your game already runs anywhere above that: turning down settings won’t increase the fps a significant amount because your system can run the game smoothly with the higher settings already. However, do keep in mind that turning off certain settings such as the shadows may jeopardize your gameplay as you will no longer see your opponents’ shadows. Turning off or lowering most other aesthetic settings will increase your fps but make will make your game lose the crisp quality it had. Another thing that may be limiting your fps is the “limit fps” setting. Be sure to turn this off to get the highest fps. 

That was the simple manner of boosting your fps. If that wasn’t good enough for your needs, there is also another way to increase your fps- and that is to optimize the way your computer runs Valorant. 

PC Optimisation for higher fps in Valorant

Now there is a tough pill to be swallowed here. If your PC is simply not good enough to run Valorant effectively, no amount of optimization can really enhance the fps. Make sure your PC has at least the minimum requirements to run the game. These are listed below:

• Processor: Intel Core 2 Duo E8400 3.0Ghz / AMD Athlon 200GE
• RAM: 4 GB
• OS: Windows 7/8/10 64-bit
• GPU: Intel HD 4000 / Radeon R5 20
• VRAM- 1000 MB

If you have these or anything better than these, your PC should be able to run Valorant. However, it will run very poorly. The recommended specs are as follows- 

• Processor: Intel Core i3-4150 3.5GHz / AMD FX-6100
• RAM: 4 GB
• OS: Windows 7/8/10 64-bit
• GPU: GeForce GT 730 / Radeon R7 240
• VRAM: 1000 MB

Your PC should be able to run the game decently well if you have the specs above or anything better. If your PC does not meet the requirements, it’s time to upgrade to something better. If it does, great! Now we can move on and talk about how you can optimize your PC while playing Valorant. The first thing to make sure of is to close any unnecessary applications that may be running in the background. Having lots of applications running at the same time can significantly drag your performance down. There are also some ways to optimize the way your PC runs the game by changing some settings. 

For NVIDIA users:

1. Search for “adjust image settings” under the 3D Settings category 
2. Click on the “Use my preference emphasizing”, move the slider to performance and click apply.

Some more steps you can take to improve fps are:

1. Go into “manage 3D settings”
2. Click “program settings” and add settings for Valorant
3. Configure these settings- 

• Antistrophic Filtering – Off
• Antialiasing – Off
• Refresh Rate – Controlled by Program
• Energy Mode – Maximum Performance
• Low Latency Mode – On
• Multi-Frame Sampled  AA – Off
• Vertical V-Sync – Off
• Pre-Rendered Frames – 1

1. Ensure that your drivers are up to date for Valorant by going into G-Force Experience

For Windows users:

1. Launch Valorant and open “Task Manager”
2. Click “Details” in the tab section and search for “Valorant-Win64-shipping.exe and right-click on it, click “Set-Priority” and set it to “High”
3. Redo steps 1 and 2, but this time search for “Valorant.exe” and set the priority to High. (Note that you will have to do this every time you reopen Valorant. 

That concludes the things you can do to get the best fps on Valorant. If none of these does enough for you, consider getting a better PC or just a monitor with a higher refresh rate. Only get a better monitor if you can see that the fps that your PC runs are higher than your current monitor’s refresh rate.

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Here are 7 of the simplest cybersecurity threats you need to steer clear of:

Avoid installing extra browser extensions

You can integrate additional features and functionalities to your existing browser with the right kind of browser extensions. But like any other software, you need to inspect these add-ons as well. They can see everything that you do online, after all.

You might end up selling your browsing data by going with the wrong extension. It could install extra software on your laptop/desktop by itself and irritate you by ramming pop-up ads on your face. So, keep the number of browser extensions to the minimum and stick with the ones you know and trust.

Adopt the same manner for spotting safe extensions the way you identify genuine and safe apps. Research into the background of the extensions, read the permissions they require and go through customer reviews as well.

It’s always wise to stick to the extensions you find useful already.

Do not plug in rogue USB Sticks

One may not pay much heed to a small USB stick, but these portable drives could carry serious threats if they have been engineered for such. They will cause havoc as soon as you plug them in. So, you should be very careful while connecting any USB drive to your computer, especially if you are unaware of its origin.

Even if the USB is not configured to unleash a payload upon plugging in, it could carry viruses in disguise, such as email attachments. Do not let curiosity get the better of you as studies reveal people are curious as to see what is in a rogue USB they have come across.

Along with applying the right cautions, you have to apply the regular rules against this kind of threat. See that your operating computer system is up to date and has all the security tools are installed and regularly. Always run a virus scan if you are unsure about the files on a USB drive.

Charging Cables with malicious viruses

You get standard charging cables with your gadgets. They are to power up your devices and also sync music, too. But engineered cables that look like regular ones can do a lot of damage. Some time ago, some fake lightning cables surfaced. These can be mass-produced and though they look genuine wires, but could let hackers let remote access to a device after they are plugged in.

The end-user uses a tampered cable and then agree to trust this computer. We are guilty of dismissing the alert more than often. So, always use the cables you get with your devices or from sources you can trust or are reputable.

Do not take bogus online quizzes

You and your friends must have indulged in seemingly harmless quizzes on Facebook to know what kind of bread you are or what is your spirit animal, etc. Some of these quizzes can be used to harvest personal data, which you don’t realize you are giving away.

These quizzes were used to build up detailed profiles of people as well as their friends. These quizzes collect your answer to the quizzes, as well as other information linked to the Facebook accounts. If you note, you’ll see that these fun quizzes ask for your data, such as the name of your pet, the area you live in, and other info which a person could use to impersonate you.

Be careful of anything asking for your personal information or personal photos.

Smart Homes

With the rise of smart homes, hackers have found a whole new area to invest their efforts in. They now have a set of equipment to try and target that could lead to doors that you cannot lock or the security camera footage of your home getting viewed by multiple people.

To keep your smart homes secure, you need to start with cautious shopping. Stick to reputable and well-known brands that have a solid track record in hardware. Ensure that your smart home devices and your router acts are updated with the latest software. Many reputable smart home devices automatically do this. Take care of your devices, and these include your phones as well. Someone could install Xnspy spyware on it and monitor all of your digital footprints remotely.

If your smart home accounts and devices require passwords, see that you never stick with the default password. Always pick a long, difficult-to-guess password that you do not use anywhere else. Add turn on two-factor authentication as an additional protection layer.

Pay Attention to Zombie Accounts

We are living in a connected world. And in such a fast-paced age, it becomes easy to lose track of all the social media, job-finding apps, and other sites we download and use. Every account that you leave behind or stop using could be hacked.

You must take out time to shut these accounts down rather than uninstalling the relevant app from the phone. If you suffer a data breach from any of those suffers a breach, there will be no information about you if you have scrubbed the account clean. Check the third-party apps and services which are synced with your main accounts periodically. They provide an easy target to hackers. Delete the ones you are not using actively.

Photos Leaking Information

Now, there is nothing wrong with posting your photos on your favorite social platforms, but you should always think twice about the possibility of people stealing information from your photos you have uploaded on public settings. Especially the ones you took near or in your home or at the workplace.

Though a lot of apps such as Facebook and Instagram remove the location data automatically from your photos, there are apps like Google Photos that keep this data with the file after it’s been shared. Whether you decide to keep the original location data away, the associate check-in on social media that could slide the location right back in.

Information such as knowing where you eat lunch daily, where you work, and the road you live on could allow a person to help to run an identity theft scam and get past security questions of your email ID or social media accounts. Your public photos should say less about you and should not reveal personal information about you. And with the worst kind of stalkers, it only requires some reflection in your eyes for them to figure out your location.

Pay attention to the things around you. Think of ways how someone could misuse or steal your information. Take care, and you will be safe.

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DIY (Do it Yourself) Kits are easy to find, online or at local hobby shops. Tutorials for beginners are all over the internet, guides and wikis to troubleshoot as well. The DIY Kits are usually list of parts that you buy all together, the box(es) show up, and you get to bring your personal gaming machine to life.

2. EASIER TO TROUBLESHOOT

When you buy a CyberPower PC from walmart and turn it on and it doesn’t work, what do you do? Run to google, and step by step try to DOS or safe mode boot.The benefit of DIY is you have a better chance of knowing the problem “maybe I didn’t seat my RAM in all the way because I didn’t hear it click.” Think of it this way; would you trust someone to build you a paper airplane and have it fly?

3. MAKE IT YOUR OWN

Like I said before, you are the master of your gaming PCs destiny. You want to make your system liquid cooling instead of having 4 fans, go for it. You want to add an SSD or an SD memory card reader, the choice is yours. Bottom line depending on the motherboard you purchase, the PC becomes adaptable and customizable. This leads to some unique looks that will have your friends and family in awe.

4. IT’S MORE AFFORDABLE

Skeptics will be nay-sayers to this point, but having built gaming-type systems for personal use, other people, or editing systems for companies; I’ll tell you, it won’t break the bank.When you search for complete gaming desktops with mouse and keyboard included your price ranges already vary. $550 to $3000, what you want to focus on is: What do you want the PC to do? Play games, video editing, surf the web, or be a paperweight; you have options. DIY  give bundles give you  the ability to choose which parts go in your build, rather than shopping prices and sacrificing abilities for your rig.

5. WORTH THE INVESTMENT

Unlike gaming consoles, DIY gaming PCs offer the ability for later date upgrades and customization. I got into building gaming PCs in college for the concept that every generation of gaming consoles coming out I was paying around $400 to stay current. When I built my first gaming PC in 2012 I spent $800 (Arma 2 on Ultra kinda specs), since then every couple years a GPU here, a CPU there keeps me in the gaming loop to play and stream at comfortable FPS’s. My point is, the overall investment seems steep but when you look at buying a PS4 Pro and a 4K TV, just to benefit the new hardware/software in Sony’s lineup. Then to buy another system for $400 in 2020 when the PS5 comes out, you lose me, when all I have to do is buy a secondhand AMD Radeon VII for $200 to stay in the game.

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Here is the list of top 10. highly anticipated games in 2019.

Call of Duty®: Modern Warfare®

Release date : 25. october 2019

Developer : Activision

Publisher : Activision

Platforms : PC , Playstation 4, Xbox Pone

A highly anticipated title of one of the most popular games ever is about to come out. It carries an old name ‘Modern Warfare’, like a prequel – but don’t let that fool you as this is absolutely new game that will only have simillar characters in it.

Halo: Infinite

Release date : TBA

Developer : 343 Industries

Publisher :  Microsoft Studios

Platforms  : PC, Xbox One

We are all pumped up to hear more about this new Halo title.  We are hungry for more information ASAP. Microsoft and 343 developers are keeping things very low key for time being and all we know that it is going to be a New Halo game. „We still have a long way to go until we ship the game, so things will certainly evolve between now and the release of Halo Infinite, though the engine demo is a clear indication of the direction we are heading with our next game and a great snapshot of where our tech is right now.“, Lee wrote.

Wolfenstein: Youngblood 

Release date : 26. July, 2019.

Developer : Machine Games, Arkane studios

Publisher :  Bethesda Softworks

Platforms  : PC, Playstation 4, Xbox One

Wolfenstein: Youngblood is a standalone sequel to Wolfenstein II: The New Colossus serving as a prelude to Wolfenstein 3. This game will be a solo or cooperative experience. Wolfenstein: Youngblood is the first modern co-op Wolfenstein adventure. Team up with a friend or play solo as one of BJ Blazkowicz’s twin daughters and wield a powerful arsenal of new weapons, gadgets, and abilities to liberate Paris from the Nazis.

Cyberpunk 2077

Release date :  End of the 2019.

Developer : Mike Pondsmith

Publisher :  CD Projekt

Platforms  :  PC, Playstation 4, Xbox One

From the creators of the Witcher 3, comes a new game – a story-driven, open world RPG of the dark future. It was announced way back in 2012., and it seems development has come to an end. It is a behemoth of a game, even bigger than the Witcher 3. With guns, a lots of guns. It’s a chaotic and fast-paced, but way less aggressive than, say, Doom – which is the next on our list.

Doom Eternal

Release date : July, 2019.

Developer : ID Software

Publisher :  Bethesda SoftWorks

Platforms  : PC, Nintendo Switch, Xbox One, Playstation 4

The release of Doom Eternal is getting closer and we will go To hell and back again. It seems that Doom Eternal will have everything we love about the series, dialled up to 11. We will be chasing demons all summer!

Dying Light 2

Release date :  End of 2019.

Developer : Techland

Publisher :  Techland

Platforms  : PC, Playstation 4, Xbox One

Dying Light 2 is an upcoming survival horror action game . Gameplay is similar to original, and that means that players will have choices to make during the story. such as  fixing the water supply for normal citizens. However, every action will have consequences. And consequences is the thing we are most excited about.

Control

Release date : End of 2019.

Developer : Remedy Entertainment

Publisher :  505 Games

Platforms  : PC, Playstation 4, Xbox One

From the developers of Max Payne comes the new game under the name Control. You will be playing as a Federal Bureau of Control, a goverment agency that is responsible for keeping interdimensional forces in-check.

Borderlands 3

Release date : 13. Semptember, 2019.

Developer : Gearbox Software

Publisher :  2K Games

Platforms  : PC, Playstation 4

Join us on a mayhem-fueled thrill ride with Borderlands. The original shooter-looter returns, packing bazillions of guns and a mayhem-fueled adventure! Blast through new worlds and enemies as one of four new Vault Hunters. Play solo or with friends to take on insane enemies, score loads of loot and save your home from the most ruthless cult leaders in the galaxy.

Watch Dogs Legion

Release date : End of the 2019.

Developer : Ubisoft

Publisher :  Ubisoft

Platforms  : PC, Playstation 4, Xbox One

The game takes place in a near-future, dystopian version of London. It’s also rumored that the main character of Watch Dogs Legion is an NPC that you select. This means you can play as anyone, every individual you meet in the open world, has a full set of animations, voice over, character traits and visuals that are generated and guided by gameplay systems. Absolute freedom.

Ghost Of Tsushima

Release date :  End of 2019., Sometime in 2020.

Developer : Sucker Punch Productions

Publisher :  Sony Interactive Entertainment

Platforms  : PC, Playstation 4

Ghost of Tsushima will be a historical open world adventure that will take players back to Feudal Japan. Story focuses on samurai Jin Sakai, but you will also gather allies such as archer Masako.  A game will have a huge open world, specifically, the setting will be the large island of Tsushima, located off the coast of Japan. Altough this isn’t confirmed yet, it is suggested that the Ghost of Tsushima could very well go down the route of games such as Nier : Automata with dialogue entirely in Japanese alongside English subtitles.

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