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PUBG Gets New Map and Motor Gliders for Season Six

1/14/2020

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As PlayerUnknown’s Battlegrounds’ fifth season comes to a close, players find themselves scrounging for hints on the popular Battle Royale’s upcoming season. Upon its release, players will discover Karakin.

Karakin is a brand new 2x2 kilometer map rumored to include popular features such as destructible environments and Black Zones. The map appears to be getting a Middle Eastern setting. Comparisons are already being drawn with Miramar, another desert map located in Mexico.
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A map isn’t the only new thing coming to PlayerUnknown’s Battlegrounds. Motor Gliders are set to make their first appearance on console servers for Season Six. Aside from a loot balance on January 7th, this will be the first update of 2020. Update 5.3 went live in December 2019 and included the following changes:

GAMEPLAY
Blood Effect Improvements
  • Headshots including the neck area produce more distinct visual effect to ensure clear identification of hit
  • Blood splatter will be shown on walls and floors if the character is hit near it
    • The size of the blood splash is unified across all color settings
  • Blood impacts on characters will now provide a more precise visual representation of which body parts have been hit
Vending Machine
  • Reduced the maximum number of uses per Vending Machine from 15 to 10
Spike Trap
  • Increased the overall number of spike traps spawned
Loot Balance
This update was applied on Jan 7, 2020 PST.
Erangel
  • Increased AR spawn amount by 20%
  • Slightly decreased Gas Can and Handgun spawns
Miramar
  • 22% increase to overall loot spawned
  • Additional 22% increase to total number of ARs spawned
    • This means the total number of ARs spawned on Miramar is now 44% higher than before
SETTINGS
Cloud Saving
  • Settings now can be saved to the cloud in the settings screen
  • Saved settings can be loaded in the settings screen when needed
    • This also allows players to load their account settings even when playing on a new PC
  • Settings that are dependent on hardware cannot be saved
    • GRAPHICS: All settings in the GRAPHICS category except “Language Setting”
    • GAMEPLAY: “Inventory Character Render” setting cannot be saved
  • The Cloud Saving option can be found at the bottom right of the SETTINGS screen
  • Test Server settings will only be saved on to the test server account
BUG FIXES
Gameplay
  • Fixed an issue where the reticle would shake when ADS with a 6x Scope equipped
  • Fixed an issue where character movement would stutter when firing the DBS in certain situations
  • Fixed an issue where BRDM collision damage was higher than intended
  • Fixed an issue where a disconnected player could float when displaced by a prone character
  • Fixed an issue where vehicles would get stuck in tree branches in certain situations
World
  • Mitigated an issue which causes players to be bumped into the air when moving close to certain objects
Custom Match
  • Fixed an issue while observing and using the x-ray feature where the character outline is not visible after a player is revived
  • Fixed an issue where healing items would not show while spectating in free cam when in observer mode
UI/UX
  • Fixed an issue where only the ammo of one weapon is updated in the inventory when holding more than one weapon using the same ammo type
  • Fixed an issue where the character size would show incorrectly in lobby when moving to lobby after seeing preview of PGC 2019 bundle
  • Fixed an issue where character rendering is done late when changing gender while creating a character
  • Fixed an issue where item equipped icon and new item notification icon would appear at the same location in CUSTOMIZE menu
Skins & items
  • Fixed an issue where [BATTLESTAT] Refined Mictlantecuhtli Groza kill count would not be displayed correctly.
  • Fixed an issue where character thighs would be displayed incorrectly when certain skins are equipped.
For full patch notes, click here. With Season Six and its new updates mere hours away, your time left to complete this season’s Survivor Pass. PUBG is now available on PC, Xbox, PlayStation 4, iOS and Android.




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Five Fantastic Horror Short Films You’ve Been Missing in Your Life

9/6/2019

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Five Fantastic Horror Short Films You’ve Been Missing in Your Life
by J. Michael Miller
 
Short films are often taken for granted. They aren’t created and advertised by major studios and they don’t get runs in theaters. This is such a shame, because many short films can display a similar high quality. In today’s day and age, everyone is always on the go. Save yourself some time and here are the five fantastic horror short films you need to see for yourself…
 
1.)  Still Life
 
In this short horror film, a young, pill-popping young man accidentally hits something. He seeks help, but everyone around him are mannequins who seem to only move when his back is turned. The anticipation will leave you hanging until the end.

2.)  The Birch
 
This short film features a schoolboy who seeks protection against his bully from an ancient monster. There are many great set pieces and the story will leave you wanting more. Thankfully, Crypt TV is bringing us a web series this year to satiate our appetite.

3.)  Suckablood
 
A a monster who comes for children who won’t stop sucking their thumbs. Featuring a fantastic narration and a clever twist you’re bound to fall in love with this gothic fairytale.

4.)  Room 8
 
A new inmate inside a prison discovers an unfriendly, but mysterious bunkmate and a magic box he hopes can help him escape.

5.)  The Maiden
 
A real estate agent tries to sell a haunted house, but she soon regrets her actions.
 
References:
 
Chaves, I. (Director).  (2016). The maiden [YouTube].  United States.
 
Franklin, B. (Director), & Melton, A. (Director). (2016). The birch[YouTube]. United Kingdom:          Crypt TV.
 
Gritths, J. (Director). (2013). Room 8[YouTube]. United Kingdom: Bombay Sapphire Global.
 
Hendriks, J. (Director). (2012). Suckablood[YouTube]. United Kingdom: Bloody Cuts.
 
Knautz, J. (Director). (2005). Still life[YouTube]. Canada.
 
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MILLENIALS FORCED FATHER OF THE YEAR’S FLOP

8/23/2019

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         I’m kidding. Millennials are the generation bridging the past with the future. We’ve gone from kids with no internet and life without cell phones to adults with the internet at our fingertips wherever we go. In today’s world, millennials are scapegoats and our nostalgia is strong. We miss simpler times while appreciating today. Comedies from the 2000s have a specific type of humor. Adam Sandler was a juggernaut during this decade with movies like Mr. Deeds, The Longest Yard, andClick. Happy Madison Productions is Adam Sandler’s production company and produced Netflix’s Father of the Yearin 2018. Is Father of the Year the nostalgic comedy millennials have been looking for?

         My wife and I were both born at the beginning of the 90’s and have a chronic case of nostalgia. We introduce our daughter to shows we grew up with. I’m embarrassed to admit I’ve spent too much time yearning for products that have been discontinued (I’m looking at you Doritos 3D.) during my childhood. Due to this, we are steadily seeking to recreate the feeling we got watching dumb comedies. It seems to be harder and harder to find this. Movies like Tropic Thunder and White Chicks haven’t aged that well. However, we’ve been able to find some films that scratch that itch. If you have the same craving, finish reading this article and then go watch Tag(2018) and Game Night(2018). These aren’t the best films from that year, but they came the closest to capturing some of that 2000s humor. These are the vulgar comedies that aren’t necessarily offensive and when they are, we all cringe a little. The humor is a little dry. The characters are vividly written to be funny. Moments of witty, sharp humor shine through the Jackass-style gag humor. The funny, flawed movies that made us feel like we’re all important because these awkward teenage characters might not have had an extravagant story, but still had heart in it. We’re going to look in depth at different scenes from Father of the Year and see if this movie satisfies in delivering that type of nostalgic, comedic journey our inner child remembers. From this point on there will be spoilers, so scroll to the very bottom of the article for the spoiler-free summary.
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     Unfortunately, Adam Sandler and Happy Maddison Productions have begun to gain a reputation. Most people enjoy poking fun at his newer movies and critiquing them. I don’t doubt that this film received similar criticism. One of its misses is how prominent the fathers’ characters are in the film. It felt like a funny gag that went on too long. Like the chicken fight in Family Guy. David Spade’s Wayne isn’t very likeable. However, David Spade’s performance brings the character up enough to help me stick around until the end. Despite the character’s faults, it’s not for nothing. Several chuckles and heart-felt moments mixed in with the performance redeem him enough for you to tolerate him, like political conversations during Thanksgiving. 

         The trailer itself teased us with a moment that provided one of those over-the-top gags that definitely made me laugh. David Spade’s character floats in the back of a truck turned pool with leaves in it. If that wasn’t enough, an old lady comes out, gets in the truck, and backs out. His son is astonished that the truck wasn’t even his. The lady driving the truck creaks to a halt at a stop sign, which sends David Spade crashing around the back of her truck until he finally falls out of the back.

     Joey Bragg plays Wayne’s son, Ben. During the moments Ben and Wayne’s relationship attempts to mend itself, the movie pays off with some heartfelt moments. His character is written wittily and provides delightful dialogue throughout his time with Meredith. She is played by Good Luck Charlie’s Bridgit Mendler felt like one of the most developed characters in the story from the beginning. She performed like the character was her and delivered some of the best zingers throughout the movie. Father of the Year’s greatest gift is the relationships that fill the slightly over 90-minute runtime. Whether it’s the weird Old Granny with a literal skeleton hidden in her garden or Matt Shively’s Larry that barters sex for legal charges to be dropped. The cast deliver their characters with ease. 

     I feel that this film did capture the 2000s moments we talked about above. This film wasn’t written by Adam Sandler, but it was produced through Happy Maddison Productions in an exclusive deal with Netflix. The company still has some of the magic it once did, but it’s received its reputation for a reason. This movie flopped in some respects and flourished in others. If you’re a nostalgic millennial and you find yourself sitting on the couch looking through Netflix to find a comedy that can get your inner child chuckling give it a try. If you don’t like it though don’t @ me. Father of the Year gets 6½ “Click” TV remotes out of 10.
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