Surrounded by hot springs on both sides, Cantra is perfectly located for either a very early or very late plane drop. The differences in terrain levels mean players on the low end may feel a little exposed, but the quality of loot and amount of sniper gear which usually spawns in the area is worth it, and the open courtyards of the town are adequately peppered with objects like cars and table which provide good cover for pushing in on an enemy t

So, one person comes up with the name of the animal, and everyone else has to ask questions to figure out what the animal is that you're thinking of, so it's good. It's a fun way to interact with everyone and laugh together. And it's something that my wife is actually much better at than I am. So I'm learning with the kids, and it's good for us, and it's good for families to do. We go out to eat too often, and see the entire family on their iPhones and iPads, and nobody's talking to anybody. That's just not okay for me. That might be okay for some, but it's not okay for me and my kids and my family and my relationship with them. To each his own, but that's how we

Destiny 2 's launch saw the game praised for mitigating some of the shortcomings of its predecessor, and few games this year did a better job of uniting communities—either in praise or in criticism—than the second run 'round the galaxy for Guardians. With more content scheduled for 2018 and a reworked game system that has made Destiny 2 even more accessible , there's cause for optimism from Ghosts and Guardians alike headed into the new y

Another SMG making the list, Micro Uzi has been the star of the competitive show in recent times. When it comes to close-combat, Micro Uzi can decimate every other assault rifle in the game. The only downside of the gun is the lack of range and that players need to connect their bullets for better damage as Micro Uzi’s spray is very quick and rapid. The gun is easily available throughout a game, making it a very popular choice amongst high elo play

Kicking off with a surprising entry, Vector has become a complete beast after the SMG buffs. Its overall customizability and the ease of access makes it a top tier gun. Players can easily find Vector in the early stages of the game, and when fully equipped, it can beat out anything in close range. However, the gun does struggle without an Extended Mag as its mag size is very low. It’s also not appropriate for long-range fights where it can easily be beaten out by other g

File this one under "could have been multiplayer game of the year just a few years ago." Ubisoft's For Honor takes multiplayer combat to the extreme, featuring one of the most nuanced and complicated battle systems in the genre, coupled with an eye for historical accuracy that rivals even the Assassin's Creed series. For Honor 's single-player campaign is worth mentioning as well, as it houses some of the best writing and level design in the multiplayer genre and should be a blueprint for those who come after it in 2

All in all, 2018 has proved to be a very strange year for for Valve. The company has spent a long time away from game development proper, but over the course of 2018 it seemed apparent that life was beginning to stir. Through the purchase of hugely talented indie studio Campo Santo and apparently a list of top secret games in development , there were hopes that Valve was going back in a direction that fans had been hoping

Fans of the Diablo series have been waiting a long time for a new game, but Diablo Immortal was not what they were hoping for. A mobile-only spinoff of the action RPG franchise, gamers were aghast when the title was revealed earlier this year, dreading the potential for dodgy microtransactions and fearing a move away from the PC focus that Diablo had always maintai

So why did For Honor never seem to gain much traction in 2017? It's tough to say—a lot of games got lost in the shuffle of what has to be one of the gaming industry's most illustrious years yet. Ubisoft has remained committed to providing new content for players, however, and anyone who missed For Honor the first time around would be remiss not to give it a look during the holiday sea

Part of the charm of the game is the way it balances killer and camp counselor, a tightrope act that shouldn't be ignored. Mechanics mesh extremely well with gameplay and give players a variety of options in escaping Jason Voorhees —unless they're lucky enough to play as him instead, Pubg missions a delightful experience that is equal parts frenetic and fun. Sure, parts of Friday the 13th: The Game are disappointing, but it was, for at least a few weeks, one of the most hotly-debated and thoroughly-enjoyed multiplayer titles of 2017, earning it a spot on this l

2017 was a transcendent year for multiplayer video games. While the form has always had a place in the hearts of millions of different users, the past year felt like a coming out party for multiplayer on a global stage. While LAN parties have been gone for the better part of a decade now, the image of a group of gamers huddled around networked computer screens has nonetheless remained prevalent in association with the concept of multiplayer tit