The official Call of Duty app sent players a mysterious message yesterday about an event happening in Call of Duty: Warzone on Thursday, May 21, possibly in connection to Season 4. The notification is cryptic but players think it could mean a major change is coming to the Warzone map, Verdansk, sometime soon. A video teaser released alongside shows a fan-favorite character could be joining. It’s the most recognizable character in the series history–Captain John Price–and it was just a matter of time before he showed up.
The notification, which went out to everyone who has the app downloaded on Wednesday, mentions a “tactical alert” happening on Thursday and for players to maintain “vigilance on enemy comms for location of enemy surveillance.” Some players believe this is related to the newly-opened bunkers that contain a nuclear warhead and rare items, going as far to say the warhead will be use to level part of the map. We’re less than two weeks away from a new season for Warzone so this could be a teaser ahead of a new battle pass. A video teaser adds further fuel to the Price rumor fire, as his signature hat is visible.
The notification mentions an event happening at 4:37 PT / 7:37 ET on May 19 which aligns with when some of the first bunkers were opened in-game.
No concrete evidence about what will happen has been found, but community speculation has run rampant with players suggesting this could feature news about a new Call of Duty: Black Ops game, the 2020 entry in the series, or something for the fourth season of Warzone.
Call of Duty: Warzone has housed a bunch of secret bunkers that have laid dormant, but now they appear to be opening and supplying vast riches in the process. The latest update has finally given players a way to open the bunkers, and we’ll help you do it yourself if you’re having trouble.
How To Unlock Call Of Duty: Warzone Bunkers
For the bunkers numbered 1-10, you will need a Red Access Card, found via supply crates. The cards are extremely rare, but once you find one or kill a player holding one, you can get inside all but one of the bunkers.
Bunker 1: Located on the northern end of the map near the crash site.
Bunker 2: Located to the west of the first bunker, near the dam.
Bunker 3: Located to the east of Bloc 15.
Bunker 4: Located just south of Bunker 3.
Bunker 5: Located just next to Bunker 4.
Bunker 6: Located in the western part of the map, just north of the junkyard.
Bunker 7: Located just next to Bunker 6.
Bunker 8: Located between the junkyard and kart racing track.
Bunker 9: Located in the south end of Tavorsk Park
Bunker 10: Located in the southeast end of the map in Zordaya Prison Complex
Bunker 11: Located in the northernmost section of the map, northwest of Arklov Peak Military Base.
For Bunker 11, you will need to complete a puzzle. This involves finding the phones strewn across the map and finding one that has a Russian voice on the line. This voice is in Russian and using a table provided by Reddit user StrangerRobijn, you can translate the numbers the voice says.
Credit to StrangerRobijn on Reddit
Call Of Duty: Warzone Bunker Locations Map
Once you have the numbers, you and your squad will head to the corresponding phones. Use this map to locate them instead of using the game’s Morse code, and once they’re activated, the bunker will open and reveal its treasures.
The surprise feature came in the latest Warzone update, though fans have been speculating on the existence and possible uses of the vaults since the game’s release. With them open, Activision and Infinity Ward have one more gameplay element to use to make matches dynamic. The bunkers also appear to tie into the rumors of Black Ops: Cold War.
The patch made a few other notable changes to Warzone as well. It added new weapons to the Gulag, the one-on-one prison battles that let you fight your way back into the match, along with a new Armor Box item and a limited-time basic battle royale mode.
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Fortnite has held several virtual concerts inside its battle royale mode over the last few months as players stay sheltered at home, and Minecraft is getting in on the fun as well with a massive dance music festival. Electric Blockaloo is a four-day event that will feature some of the biggest stars of the electronic dance music genre, including Diplo and A-Trak.
Running from June 25 through June 28, the Electric Blockaloo festival will be available across both the Bedrock version of Minecraft and the older Java version, meaning you can enjoy it regardless of system. Attendance is open to all 112 million active players, and those who don’t play the game will also be able to view the concert on separate livestreamed feeds from the official website.
Artists can sell tickets through their own links sent directly to fans, and there will be a 60/40 revenue split. More than 300 different artists are going to play over the course of the festival, and the play area itself includes a recreation of Dunder Mifflin’s building from The Office and The Gorge venue. There will be games available to play as well as prizes and Easter eggs.
In other Minecraft news, the new spinoff game Minecraft Dungeons is scheduled to release for Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, PS4, and PC on May 26. It features Diablo-like dungeon-crawling gameplay rather than building and scavenging, but maintains the series signature aesthetic.
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Director David Ayer, who recently revealed that his “heart breaks” for Joker actor Jered Leto because of the work he did on the movie that went unseen due to cuts, recently responded to a question on Twitter regarding the scene in Suicide Squad between Leto’s Joker and Common’s Monster T.
With Justice League so much in the news now, we recently tracked the history of the Snyder Cut. Could it be that we wind up, at some point, if fan fervor persists, tracking the history of the Ayer Cut?
Matt Fowler is a writer for IGN and a member of the Television Critics Association. Follow him on Twitter at @TheMattFowler and Facebook at Facebook.com/MattBFowler.
It’s the end of another week and we want you to start the weekend right, so we’ve got a bunch of cool, funny, and downright heartwarming stories from around the video game world for you. Good News Gaming is all about uplifting the spirit and putting a little spring in your step, so give the episode a watch and hopefully it’ll leave with a warm and fuzzy feeling.
The breakout star of this week’s selection of stories is a streamer that goes by brohx_. He usually spends his time broadcasting himself doing intricate wood carvings, but the lad is also a big fan of video games. He loves to play World of Warcraft and, due to his modest laptop, usually sticks to the classic version, which is less demanding on hardware. However, brohx_ stepped into the spotlight when a video of him telling people not to subscribe to him–and even trying to figure out whether he can return subs–was broken out and circulated. It’s so wholesome and his desire to ensure people take advantage of the free entertainment he provides was incredibly sweet.
The best part of the story is another Twitch streamer dedicated one of their broadcast to raising money that would be used to get brohx_ a PC to play more games. Of course, the humble lad protested, but the community was too set on showing him some love. It’s a wonderful story. Also, he likes My Hero Academia–what a lovely person.
Another amazing gaming story comes from Hamako Mori, better known as the Gamer Grandma. The elderly gamer runs her own YouTube channel and is telling the world about the benefits of gaming, specifically for the older generation. She’s really into GTA 5–good on her!
Zoom can be a bit dull when you’ve got non-stop meetings, so some people have taken to using video games for their virtual work meets. One of the games that seems to provide a rather idyllic alternative to the soulless video windows of most conferencing services is Red Dead Redemption 2. Who wouldn’t want to meet around a roaring campfire?
Tony Hawk is also at it again. And by “it” we mean being a nice dude. A young fan randomly asked a mailman to deliver his skateboard to Tony Hawk, and through the power of the internet, the legendary skater not only saw a video about the kid, but is sending him the skateboard Hawk was using art the time. You absolutely love to see it!
We can finally complete Destiny 2‘s “The Lie” quest, after a few days of its final mission, “The Tyrant,” being bugged. Wrapping up the quest earns players Felwinter’s Lie, a legendary shotgun last seen in Destiny 1 and which includes some powerful perks. Felwinter’s Lie is a formidable gun in Destiny’s Crucible in particular, where it can wallop opposing players at a pretty decent range.
Check out the video above to see Felwinter’s Lie in action in a number of situations. Paired with a decent primary weapon, it’s a great way to clean up enemies after they’ve taken some damage. It’s good in a number of situations, thanks to its Opening Shot and Vorpal Weapon perks. We’ve found it to be pretty effective in the Crucible, as you’ll see.
If you’re still working on earning Felwinter’s Lie, check out our full guide to The Lie. There’s a whole lot of lore involved in the quest–check out our video of The Tyrant to see what it reveals.
With Ultra Instinct Goku now available in Dragon Ball FighterZ, we have all the pieces to recreate some of the most dramatic moments from Dragon Ball Super’s Tournament of Power arc and Dragon Ball Super: Broly. When it comes to incredible moments in the Dragon Ball anime, very few come close to topping Goku vs. Kefla, Goku and Frieza vs. Jiren, and Goku vs. Broly.
In the video above, we recreate these memorable battles to the best of our ability. For instance, even though Goku goes Ultra Instinct in Dragon Ball Super to defeat Kefla in spectacular fashion, you actually need to use Super Saiyan God Super Saiyan (or Super Saiyan Blue) Goku when fighting Kefla in Dragon Ball FighterZ in order to get the finisher that he uses in the anime. It still looks pretty badass though.
In GameSpot’s Dragon Ball FighterZ review, Peter Brown wrote, “FighterZ is complex and distinct enough to be enjoyed by fighting game competitors, but there’s no question that it’s been designed to tap into the hearts of Dragon Ball’s most dedicated fans, and no doubt those same qualities will win people over who’ve never given the series a chance. Where past games attempted to get there through huge character rosters and deliberately predictable trips down memory lane, FighterZ has bottled the essence of what makes the series’ characters, animation, and sense of humor so beloved and reconfigured it into something new: a Dragon Ball fighting game that can go toe-to-toe with the best of the genre.”
The latest dramatic finish added to Dragon Ball FighterZ recreates the fight between Ultra Instinct Goku and Kefla in the Tournament of Power arc of the Dragon Ball Super anime. While Ultra Instinct Goku has now been released as part of Pass 3, triggering this dramatic finish is actually performed with the Super Saiyan Blue version of Goku (SSGSS). Kefla, the first character of Pass 3, was announced alongside UI Goku and released earlier this year on February 28.
In the year of our lord 2020, a new console generation is upon us. Between Sony and Microsoft, we’re set to experience the technological jump in next-gen hardware with the PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X. However, if you’ve been keeping up from a technical perspective, you may realize that these two upcoming systems share a lot in common. From the AMD-built CPU and GPU to the ultra-fast solid-state drives, both consoles are sure to deliver similar top-end performance. But here, we’re going to focus on what sets them apart.
Aside from a few key hardware details, the PS5 and Xbox Series X have some notable differences. Exclusive games, subscription services, controllers, backward compatibility, expandable storage, form factor–these are all ways the new consoles are forming their distinct identities and setting the stage for the upcoming generation. Also, if you’re undecided on which platform to dedicate your time with, these are the things you should be aware of. We’ll continue to update this feature as we learn more about both consoles in the months ahead.
Platform-Exclusive Games
Microsoft has made significant moves in recent years by acquiring multiple development studios to bring into its first-party Xbox Games Studios umbrella. While it means that these dev teams get the support of a giant like Microsoft, it also means Xbox platforms get exclusive games. It’s tricky to talk about in definitive terms given Microsoft’s dedication to offering PC versions of first-party games, cross-generation support, and in some cases, timed exclusivity. But if we’re comparing Xbox against PlayStation, we’ll include what the consoles can offer over the other.
As far as what’s been confirmed, Xbox Series X will have games such as Senua’s Saga: Hellblade 2, the sequel to Ninja Theory’s acclaimed Hellblade: Senua’s Sacrifice. While the makers of Observer and Layers of Fear, Bloober Team, are not an XGS developer, it is bringing its new game The Medium exclusively to Xbox Series X and PC. And of course, the heaviest hitter of them all, Halo Infinite, is set to launch alongside Series X and with an Xbox One version, too.
We anticipate more exclusives to be announced as we get closer to the console launch and as XGS developers get further in the development of their upcoming games. This could come as soon as July during the big Xbox 20/20 showcase, which will give us a deeper look at Halo Infinite as well.
Sony hit strong with exclusives in the PS4 era (and still is with The Last Of Us Part 2 and Ghost Of Tsushima on the way). We expect as much going into the next generation, but as of now, there isn’t much to go on specifically for the PS5. At the Game Awards 2019, Gearbox revealed Godfall, which is a PS5 and PC game set to launch by the end of the year. Counterplay, the developers behind Godfall, describe it as a third-person fantasy looter-slasher. We’re also aware of a game called Quantum Error by Teamkill Media that’s being developed for the PS4 and PS5, which appears to be a first-person horror experience. Although a sequel to Horizon Zero Dawn is a fairly open secret, Guerrilla Games hasn’t confirmed any details. We’ll be sure to update this as we get closer to the PS5’s launch and learn more about its future game lineup.
There are, of course, several multiplatform games and live service games that’ve been confirmed for both PS5 and Xbox Series X such as Fortnite, Assassin’s Creed: Valhalla, Dirt 5, and much more.
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The future of the gaming landscape is going to revolve around subscription services more than ever. The differences we’re experiencing now in this realm will carry over into the next generation, and as we transition to the PS5 and Xbox Series X, they are sure to evolve, too.
Xbox user or not, you have to admit that Xbox Game Pass has been a revolution in how games are discovered and played. In what you can easily deem ‘The Netflix of Gaming,’ Game Pass provides access to download and play any game in its library for a subscription cost, including all first-party titles on release day. Microsoft is fully embracing Game Pass as a key part of Xbox’s future, offering high-profile games even on PC; Microsoft’s aim is to simply get you in its Xbox ecosystem, console or otherwise. But when it comes to deciding which platform to lean toward for next-gen, Game Pass should be a major factor to consider.
Sony has been making moves as well with PlayStation Now. While it’s not nearly as robust as Game Pass, it shares similarities in granting access to a large library of games; PS4 and PS2 games on PS Now can be downloaded locally or streamed while PS3 games can only be streamed. PS Now’s focus, however, is on cloud-based game streaming. The service has made strides in terms of improving latency, functionality, and game offerings (even being available on PC), and we expect Sony to push it further as part of next-gen. Details on how PS Now will be integrated with the PS5 remains to be seen.
Microsoft hasn’t shown its entire hand quite yet either when it comes to how Project xCloud fits into the Series X ecosystem, but we know for a fact that it will in some form. The company has indicated that details are coming in future Xbox 20/20 events.
Between Xbox Live Gold and PlayStation Plus, these premium online gaming services share many similarities. They offer access to online multiplayer gaming, additional features like cloud saves, and give out free games on a monthly basis. One thing to note is that subscribers of Xbox Game Pass Ultimate get Live Gold as well, sweetening the deal for both services.
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It’s not always about the here and now; backward compatibility has been a huge feature in rounding out the Xbox One and continues to be a major key for Microsoft going into the Xbox Series X. Not only does Series X play every Xbox One game available, it also carries on all the work that’s been done in making Xbox 360 and original Xbox games backward compatible as well. In many ways, Series X represents a unification of every Xbox generation.
Strengthening this philosophy is Smart Delivery. All first-party games and select third-party titles (like Assassin’s Creed Valhalla and Cyberpunk 2077) will feature Smart Delivery, which means when you buy these cross-gen games once, you have them for both systems. Xbox will recognize the digital versions tied to your account and the hardware will recognize the proper version that’s been optimized for whichever console.
Sony is embracing backward compatibility in a major way for the PS5, especially compared to how it has with the PS4 and PS3. However, the details on how it’ll exactly work are a little iffy, even coming from Sony. The messaging has been that Sony “believes an overwhelming majority” of PS4 games will be backward compatible, but will have to evaluate this on a game-by-game basis. PS4 games are expected to take advantage of PS5’s capabilities by boosting performance and resolutions, too.
Sensible Controller Improvments
Microsoft isn’t deviating too far from its tried-and-true controller design for the next generation. The Xbox Series X controller has a miniscule (largely unnoticeable) change in ergonomics, a new share button at the center, and USB-C connection. The directional pad does feature a major overhaul by going with a disc-like 8-way d-pad by default. Otherwise, it’s the familiar Xbox One gamepad, and still uses two AA batteries to power itself.
The PS5’s DualSense controller not only continues to differentiate itself from Xbox’s design, but it’s also the biggest departure from the long-time DualShock. The initial model has a two-tone design and a slightly bulkier form, but a number of additional features are worth noting. The DualSense has a built-in microphone, a revamped Share button that’s now called the Create button, adaptive L2 and R2 triggers, haptic feedback, and a USB-C connection. The DualSense uses a built-in rechargeable battery like its DualShock predecessor, and Sony states that it’ll have improved battery life.
Current Xbox users should be happy to know that all Xbox One controllers are forward compatible, meaning they’ll work on the Xbox Series X, albeit without the new share button. Sony has yet to say anything about DualShock 4 controller being compatible with the PS5.
The PS5’s DualSense controller.
Changes In Form Factor
One of the more surprising things about the Xbox Series X when it was first revealed last year was its physical appearance. This is a major departure from most consoles in history, going with a primarily vertical rectangular form factor, like a big-ass brick. Of course, you’ll be able to lay the console sideways but its dimensions are unlike any Xbox–or console–before it. It’s designed in a way to have air flow out from the top of the console (when positioned vertically), making for efficient temperature management.
Little to nothing is known about the PS5’s physical design and dimensions. Whatever mockups you may have seen on the internet are in no way indicative of what the actual console will look like. We’ll just have to wait to see for ourselves, though we’d doubt it’ll share similarities to the Xbox Series X’s bold new form factor.
The Xbox Series X is the biggest departure from previous Xbox designs.
However, internal storage capacity is slightly different between the two: Xbox Series X comes with a 1TB SSD while the PS5 has a 825 GB SSD.
Games are only getting larger in terms of install size and digital games are increasingly common, so you will most likely need to consider external storage. When it comes to the Xbox Series X, a proprietary 1TB SSD from Seagate will be available. Microsoft states that users will see no loss in speed between the internal and external SSDs due to the console’s architecture and hardware tech. However, you can connect other external drives to transfer data and game installs, but any Series X game needs to be moved to either the internal or Seagate SSD before playing; Xbox One games can play off of external drives, though.
Sony is allowing the PS5 to be a bit more open when it comes to your expandable storage options. The PS5 supports certain m.2 NVMe drives currently on the market as the console features an internal m.2 expansion slot. However, Sony’s system architect Mark Cerny stated that your SSD needs to be as fast as the one built into the PS5 since PS5 games will be made to specifically take advantage of that speed. Other USB drives can be used as external storage, and you’ll be able to play backward compatible PS4 games directly off of it.
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The debate of which console will be more powerful than the other is a rather fruitless one, especially since we don’t even have them yet. Pointing to TFLOPs (the general estimate of graphics processing power) would be an oversimplification of matters, but yes, there’s a difference on paper. The PS5 comes in at 10.28 TFLOPs while the Xbox Series X is rated at 12.18 TFLOPs, to be exact. Whether or not this translates to a difference in fidelity between games remains to be seen.
We know that both PS5 and Series X are capable of ray tracing, 4K resolution (and eventually 8K), and 120 FPS, though these graphical features largely depend on how developers build their games. Both consoles use custom hardware built by AMD, which is utilizing its Zen 2 CPU architecture and Navi-based RDNA 2 GPU tech. So, what’s the big difference between the consoles? Just the numbers like clock speeds and compute units from what we know so far. Regardless, these are much more powerful than even the PS4 Pro and Xbox One X.
Regardless, on paper performance metrics from both consoles are nothing to scoff at. Even if the PS5 is rated slightly behind Series X, Epic Games’ recent tech demo showing off Unreal Engine 5 aptly showcased the next-gen graphical leap with highly detailed assets, billions of triangles, and the impressive Lumen lighting system all while running on a PS5.
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Power consumption will be another story. Although we don’t have much to go on quite yet, we at least know that Sony’s revamping the rest mode for the PS5 to consume significantly less wattage compared to the PS4.
Here at GameSpot, we’re going all-in on covering the upcoming consoles, so be sure to check out all our PS5 and Xbox Series X stories below.
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Xbox Live is currently experiencing issues that are affecting signing in and playing multiplayer titles across Windows 10 and Xbox One. It doesn’t appear there is a fix yet, but Microsoft is working on getting things running smoothly again.
The Xbox Status support page currently lists issues for Xbox Live Core Services as well as Social and Gaming. Players may experience issues attempting to join friends already in online games, as well as signing in or creating new accounts. Some of these issues affect only the Xbox One and Xbox platform on Windows, while others also affect the Xbox website and Xbox 360.
Microsoft has experienced a few other issues with Xbox Live over the last few days, including error messages when starting parties and issues with online matchmaking. Its Twitter support page regularly posts updates on any outages or other issues.
The outage doesn’t come at the best time, as Minecraft Dungeons is due to release in just a few days and features heavy multiplayer integration. The game is also available on PS4 and Nintendo Switch, however, and should the outage extend to the game’s release date, those platforms should not have any issues connecting online.
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