Men of War: Assault Squad 2 is a complex real-time strategy game set in World War 2 that allows the player to directly control units from a third-person perspective. The game has a steep learning curve and does not provide much instruction, making it difficult for new players. After several hours and losses in multiplayer matches, the player began to better understand the game's systems but found that their skills were still being put to the test. While rewarding for players who take the time to master its depths, the game's brutal difficulty and lack of training may frustrate new players of the real-time strategy genre.
This document outlines various individual and unit awards for military service, including amendments. It provides details for three specific awards of the Distinguished Service Cross to Major Bruce P. Crandall, Second Lieutenant Leland B. Fair, and Sergeant First Class Issac Camacho for their heroic actions in Vietnam and the Philippines. It also lists several foreign military personnel being awarded the Legion of Merit for their service from the 1990s to 2000s.
This document provides information about celebrating Veterans Day and honoring veterans, including recommending movies about the military or veterans and describing a "Wall of Thanks." It also lists the date and details of the annual Veterans Day ceremony at Arlington National Cemetery, as well as some famous people buried there.
Valorant is a free-to-play tactical first-person shooter developed by Riot Games. It was released in June 2020 after a closed beta period. The game is a 5v5 character-based shooter where players can select agents with unique abilities to use in matches. Some of the agents described in the document include Jett, who is very fast and agile, and Omen who can blind and teleport enemies. Other agents mentioned are Raze with explosive abilities, Breach who can stun enemies through walls, and Brimstone who provides smoke and artillery support. Sage, Phoenix, Viper, Cypher, Reyna, Killjoy, and the new agent Skye are also summarized briefly.
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The artwork for Sting's promotional role in WWE 2K15 was released, showing his early 90s and later "Crow Sting" gimmicks. Sting will be the pre-order bonus for the game. His inclusion in promotional materials and debut on Raw garnered significant attention and excitement from fans for WWE 2K15. Courting former stars like Sting and The Ultimate Warrior has proven an effective marketing strategy for 2K games.
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WildStar is an MMO set on the planet Nexus where two factions, the Exiles and Dominion, are battling for control. The game features distinctive cartoony graphics and unusual races not seen in other MMOs. Players choose one of six classes and eight races, and then a path that determines their quests. While the gameplay is similar to World of Warcraft, features like housing plots and an emphasis on group dungeons add new dimensions. Overall, the review finds WildStar to have a lot of content for players willing to pay the subscription fee.
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The Witcher 3 will have 36 different endings based on the player's choices throughout the game. The developers have worked to eliminate repetitive "fetch quests" and instead focus on narrative-driven quests. They have also filled the large open world with unique monster hunting quests that require tracking and hunting legendary creatures, each with their own story. The developers drew inspiration from Slavic mythology and European history to create a coherent dark fantasy world for the game.
This document outlines various individual and unit awards for military service, including amendments. It provides details for three specific awards of the Distinguished Service Cross to Major Bruce P. Crandall, Second Lieutenant Leland B. Fair, and Sergeant First Class Issac Camacho for their heroic actions in Vietnam and the Philippines. It also lists several foreign military personnel being awarded the Legion of Merit for their service from the 1990s to 2000s.
This document provides information about celebrating Veterans Day and honoring veterans, including recommending movies about the military or veterans and describing a "Wall of Thanks." It also lists the date and details of the annual Veterans Day ceremony at Arlington National Cemetery, as well as some famous people buried there.
Valorant is a free-to-play tactical first-person shooter developed by Riot Games. It was released in June 2020 after a closed beta period. The game is a 5v5 character-based shooter where players can select agents with unique abilities to use in matches. Some of the agents described in the document include Jett, who is very fast and agile, and Omen who can blind and teleport enemies. Other agents mentioned are Raze with explosive abilities, Breach who can stun enemies through walls, and Brimstone who provides smoke and artillery support. Sage, Phoenix, Viper, Cypher, Reyna, Killjoy, and the new agent Skye are also summarized briefly.
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The artwork for Sting's promotional role in WWE 2K15 was released, showing his early 90s and later "Crow Sting" gimmicks. Sting will be the pre-order bonus for the game. His inclusion in promotional materials and debut on Raw garnered significant attention and excitement from fans for WWE 2K15. Courting former stars like Sting and The Ultimate Warrior has proven an effective marketing strategy for 2K games.
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WildStar is an MMO set on the planet Nexus where two factions, the Exiles and Dominion, are battling for control. The game features distinctive cartoony graphics and unusual races not seen in other MMOs. Players choose one of six classes and eight races, and then a path that determines their quests. While the gameplay is similar to World of Warcraft, features like housing plots and an emphasis on group dungeons add new dimensions. Overall, the review finds WildStar to have a lot of content for players willing to pay the subscription fee.
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The Witcher 3 will have 36 different endings based on the player's choices throughout the game. The developers have worked to eliminate repetitive "fetch quests" and instead focus on narrative-driven quests. They have also filled the large open world with unique monster hunting quests that require tracking and hunting legendary creatures, each with their own story. The developers drew inspiration from Slavic mythology and European history to create a coherent dark fantasy world for the game.
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The document provides a review of the MMORPG game The Secret World. It summarizes the character creation process, factions, lack of character classes/levels and use of ability/skill points instead. It praises the modern real-world setting and story-driven quests, including investigation missions requiring problem-solving. However, it notes many standard kill/fetch quests and issues with the PvP and character customization. End-game includes dungeons focusing on boss encounters and two raid instances. The reviewer has mixed opinions but enjoys the game most during investigation missions.
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The document provides a review of the MMORPG game The Secret World. It summarizes the character creation process, factions, lack of character classes/levels and use of ability/skill points instead. It praises the modern real-world setting and story-driven quests, including investigation missions requiring problem-solving. However, it notes many standard kill/fetch quests and issues with the PvP and character customization. End-game content includes dungeons, raids and PvP, with dungeon design focusing on challenging bosses over mobs. The reviewer expresses mixed opinions but enjoys the game most during investigation missions.
The Forest is an open world survival horror game currently in early access development. Players find themselves stranded in a mysterious forest after surviving a plane crash. They must scavenge for resources to survive threats such as hostile mutants while building shelters and tools. Developers plan to eventually add support for virtual reality headsets to further immerse players in the realistic and interactive forest environment.
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The Amazing Spider-Man 2 video game tie-in suffers from rushed development and a weak story that fails to capture the plot of the film. The web-swinging mechanics are frustrating and the graphics look last-generation. Repetitive side missions and an annoying reputation system further hurt the enjoyment of playing as Spider-Man. While the developer Beenox is capable of better Spider-Man games, this release was a missed opportunity.
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Enemy Front is a WWII first-person shooter developed by CI Games that focuses on the activities of resistance fighters during the war. The game follows American journalist Robert Hawkins who is embedded with resistance fighters behind enemy lines. Players can choose how to approach open-ended missions through stealth or direct combat. The preview highlighted the game's environmental interactions that provide options to distract or kill enemies. While the historical missions and locations seem accurate, the preview suggested the story and characters could be more emotionally engaging. It remains to be seen how the multiplayer and full narrative will improve upon the preview build.
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This document lists 10 features fans want to see in Tekken 7. It discusses the appeal of the Tekken franchise and its deep yet accessible fighting system. Specific requested features include the ability to create custom fighters, maintaining character diversity, a large but distinct roster, improving the side-scrolling beat-em-up mode, including localized languages and accents, adding tag-team minigames, and introducing a new in-fight mechanic to freshen up the core gameplay. The document advocates both honoring what fans love about past Tekken games but also innovating to keep the series engaging for new installments.
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This document discusses 16 Easter eggs and references found in the video game Skyrim that players may have missed. It begins with an introduction explaining that despite the many hours players have spent in the vast game world, there are still discoveries to be made. The list that follows includes references to other games, movies, books, and folklore hidden throughout Skyrim's locations and dialogue. Some references require following obscure quests or using console commands to access. The document encourages players to reexplore Skyrim to find these subtle nods to other works hidden in the game.
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The reviewer had high expectations for Child of Light based on gameplay footage, and found that the game exceeded those expectations. The game features beautiful watercolor-style graphics and a unique battle system that combines elements of Final Fantasy VII and Paper Mario. Although it has a few minor flaws like a lack of voice acting, the reviewer highly recommends Child of Light for its innovative gameplay and vivid fantasy world.
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This review provides a lengthy and detailed summary of the real-time strategy game Warlock 2: The Exiled. It describes the gameplay which involves founding and managing cities, exploring the map, researching spells, building armies, and battling other mages. It notes both positives such as depth, customization, and accessibility, as well as criticisms like passive AI and potential for repetitive sessions. Overall it finds the game successfully stands apart from others in the genre with its relaxed yet engaging approach.
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This document summarizes 10 ridiculous elements from the Metal Gear Solid video game series. It discusses strange plot points, supernatural characters, and nonsensical story decisions that are acknowledged as unrealistic but embraced by fans. These include Rose's lengthy phone calls in MGS2, fourth-wall breaking moments, Otacon's embarrassing introduction, Vamp's unexplained abilities in MGS2, Raiden's naked infiltration of Arsenal Gear, and the supernatural Cobra Unit from MGS3. While some elements didn't make logical sense, fans loved the games and were willing to overlook unrealistic aspects for the sake of enjoyment.
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Ubisoft stole the show at E3 with the best presentation, hosting, and lineup of games. Their presentation was well-structured and kept the audience engaged throughout with different emotional highs. Their host Aisha Tyler was passionate and engaging. Ubisoft delivered new installments of popular franchises along with new IPs, leaving Microsoft and Sony to compete for second place.
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This document discusses 10 things people want to see improved in the next Grand Theft Auto (GTA VI) game. Some of the key requests include having actions and destroyed areas persist in the game world between players, more unique mission types that explore new areas of the map, highly detailed interactive interiors, and in-depth heist missions that allow for more planning and options. The document also suggests improvements to multiplayer modes, a better original soundtrack, and options for a more innovative and customizable protagonist character.
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The document discusses the 10 most memorable villains from the Hitman video game series that are particularly loathsome or reprehensible. It describes each villain's backstory and crimes, ranging from sexual exploitation and human trafficking to murder, torture, and incest. Each villain is assigned a ranking based on the heinousness of their acts and their memorable assassinations by Agent 47 in the games.
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The document discusses 10 lessons that FIFA 15 could learn from classic Pro Evolution Soccer (PES) games. It outlines areas where PES previously had more realistic and sophisticated mechanics, such as player growth rates, skill moves, and avoiding kit clashes. It argues FIFA has become too focused on pace and needs more diversity in goals. It suggests FIFA could take lessons from PES on training options in Career Mode and including unlockable legends and classic teams.
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The document provides a review of the MMORPG game The Secret World. It summarizes the character creation process, factions, lack of character classes/levels and use of ability/skill points instead. It praises the modern real-world setting and story-driven quests, including investigation missions requiring problem-solving. However, it notes many standard kill/fetch quests and issues with the PvP and character customization. End-game includes dungeons focusing on boss encounters and two raid instances. The reviewer has mixed opinions but enjoys the game most during investigation missions.
The secret world review www.gamebasin.comGameBasin.com
The document provides a review of the MMORPG game The Secret World. It summarizes the character creation process, factions, lack of character classes/levels and use of ability/skill points instead. It praises the modern real-world setting and story-driven quests, including investigation missions requiring problem-solving. However, it notes many standard kill/fetch quests and issues with the PvP and character customization. End-game content includes dungeons, raids and PvP, with dungeon design focusing on challenging bosses over mobs. The reviewer expresses mixed opinions but enjoys the game most during investigation missions.
The Forest is an open world survival horror game currently in early access development. Players find themselves stranded in a mysterious forest after surviving a plane crash. They must scavenge for resources to survive threats such as hostile mutants while building shelters and tools. Developers plan to eventually add support for virtual reality headsets to further immerse players in the realistic and interactive forest environment.
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The Amazing Spider-Man 2 video game tie-in suffers from rushed development and a weak story that fails to capture the plot of the film. The web-swinging mechanics are frustrating and the graphics look last-generation. Repetitive side missions and an annoying reputation system further hurt the enjoyment of playing as Spider-Man. While the developer Beenox is capable of better Spider-Man games, this release was a missed opportunity.
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The Crew is an open-world racing game set in a virtual recreation of the United States that is over 5,000 square kilometers in size. Players explore the entire country in cars that can be customized with different performance specs and upgrades. The game aims to revolutionize driving games through its seamless social and multiplayer features across the massive open world.
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Enemy Front is a WWII first-person shooter developed by CI Games that focuses on the activities of resistance fighters during the war. The game follows American journalist Robert Hawkins who is embedded with resistance fighters behind enemy lines. Players can choose how to approach open-ended missions through stealth or direct combat. The preview highlighted the game's environmental interactions that provide options to distract or kill enemies. While the historical missions and locations seem accurate, the preview suggested the story and characters could be more emotionally engaging. It remains to be seen how the multiplayer and full narrative will improve upon the preview build.
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This document lists 10 features fans want to see in Tekken 7. It discusses the appeal of the Tekken franchise and its deep yet accessible fighting system. Specific requested features include the ability to create custom fighters, maintaining character diversity, a large but distinct roster, improving the side-scrolling beat-em-up mode, including localized languages and accents, adding tag-team minigames, and introducing a new in-fight mechanic to freshen up the core gameplay. The document advocates both honoring what fans love about past Tekken games but also innovating to keep the series engaging for new installments.
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This document discusses 16 Easter eggs and references found in the video game Skyrim that players may have missed. It begins with an introduction explaining that despite the many hours players have spent in the vast game world, there are still discoveries to be made. The list that follows includes references to other games, movies, books, and folklore hidden throughout Skyrim's locations and dialogue. Some references require following obscure quests or using console commands to access. The document encourages players to reexplore Skyrim to find these subtle nods to other works hidden in the game.
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This document summarizes 10 ridiculous elements from the Metal Gear Solid video game series. It discusses strange plot points, supernatural characters, and nonsensical story decisions that are acknowledged as unrealistic but embraced by fans. These include Rose's lengthy phone calls in MGS2, fourth-wall breaking moments, Otacon's embarrassing introduction, Vamp's unexplained abilities in MGS2, Raiden's naked infiltration of Arsenal Gear, and the supernatural Cobra Unit from MGS3. While some elements didn't make logical sense, fans loved the games and were willing to overlook unrealistic aspects for the sake of enjoyment.
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Ubisoft claimed that including female assassin characters in Assassin's Creed: Unity would require doubling the work because it would mean doubling the animations, voices, and visual assets. However, others argue that skeletal animation, which is used for character animation, does not require completely separate models and animations for male and female characters. The animation director at Naughty Dog claims that including both male and female characters would not double the work as Ubisoft stated.
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The document discusses the 10 most memorable villains from the Hitman video game series that are particularly loathsome or reprehensible. It describes each villain's backstory and crimes, ranging from sexual exploitation and human trafficking to murder, torture, and incest. Each villain is assigned a ranking based on the heinousness of their acts and their memorable assassinations by Agent 47 in the games.
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This document provides a summary and preview of 25 legendary maps that will be included in Halo: The Master Chief Collection multiplayer. It discusses how the collection will include every map from the Halo franchise remastered and playable across the different games' engines. Many of the highlighted maps are praised for their balanced and competitive multiplayer design, with most featuring a variety of close quarters and vehicle-based combat across symmetrical and asymmetrical three-dimensional levels. The document expresses excitement for revisiting old favorites and hidden gems from the Halo series in the upcoming collection.
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1. Men of War: Assault Squad 2 review
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I'm just trying to pivot the camera around when I accidentally hit E. Suddenly, I'm looking over the
shoulder of a squad leader with the US Marine Corps. His rifle is following my cursor and WASD
moves him around. Men of War: Assault Squad 2 is an RTS—so what the hell is going on? No matter:
I spend the next gleeful minute headshotting advancing Japanese soldiers in this surprise third‐
person shooter mini‐game. Later, I learn that this mode is called "Direct Control," and I can trigger
it with any unit at any time. "Accidentally discovering something awesome" will soon become a
four‐word summary of my time with Assault Squad 2. It’s a deep, complex real‐time strategy game
set in various theaters of World War 2, with five distinct armies with their own multistage
campaigns, hundreds of unique vehicles, dozens of personal weapons, melee combat, seasonal
camouflage, fully destructible environments, and realistically modeled armor penetration. Put
together, these elements paint a tactical picture more chaotic and deeply realized than Company
of Heroes 2 or Close Combat. On the downside, Assault Squad 2 isn’t interested in teaching you
much of anything, so your curriculum for self‐education is vast.
4. pistols. I send them over to two fallen Marines, take their weapons and ammo, and absorb the
surviving tankers into my infantry squad as a pair of new SMG‐toting assault soldiers.
My keystrokes are faster now, and I’m more confident. I never send troops forward without an
established base of fire, and I’ve learned how to stop my entire army from belly‐crawling slowly
across open terrain. My arrogance grows as I easily capture the last American base on the map. A
supply crate drops in and I send two squads at it, filling their arms with mines and ammo. I order
two other squads to begin digging trenches and filling sandbags, while still another takes a repair
kit and uses it to get the disabled tank moving again. Within minutes, we’re a bristling hive of angry
metal, ready to defend against the American counterattack. I smugly glow with pride at the efficient
way I refitted my men to change from assault to defense. The counterattack comes, and it comes
hard. Even with time slowed down, I can’t keep up with the pace as Americans rush in by the dozen.
I’ve placed my mines in the wrong corridors, and without their explosive power, I don’t have the
bullets I need. One, then two, then nine of my men run low on ammo as the bodies pile up. After
all of my begging, all of my work, Assault Squad 2 isn’t ready to give in to me yet. As I fumble with
keyboard shortcuts that I learned from forum posts, the game with hidden depths beats me over
the head again with my ignorance.