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Star Wars Battlefront beta is upon us, here’s what you need to know

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In just a few days, EA will be giving us a small taste of the upcoming sci-fi shooter Star Wars Battlefront by launching a beta testing phase that anyone can join. The beta will be available on all platforms and will feature three different modes that should give us a pretty good idea about to expect when the final version comes out next month. In order to help you prepare for the testing phase, we went ahead and rounded up some useful information just so you can have it all in one place. With that in mind, down below you will find everything you need to know about the upcoming Star Wars Battlefront beta.

The testing phase is scheduled to kick off this Thursday, October 8 and will run for a total of five days until next Monday, October 12. Unfortunately, pre-loading is only available on the PC version starting this Wednesday, however, you will need to have Origin installed so go ahead and create a free account right here if you don’t already have one. Meanwhile, PS4 and Xbox One users will be able to access the Star Wars Battlefront beta only starting with October 8 via the PSN Store and Xbox Live Marketplace, respectively. That’s a bit of a bummer but at least console players will be able to download the necessary files a bit faster because the beta on Xbox One and PS4 only weighs in at 7 GB, while on PC it sits at about 11 GB. The good news for everyone is that this will be an open beta so you don’t have to pre-order Star Wars Battlefront or anything like that.

As for the aforementioned modes, there will be three of them and each sounds more interesting than the other. On one hand, you have Walker Assault on Hoth where you get to side with either the Rebels or the Empire and engage in massive 40-player battles. Then, we have a Drop Zone on Sullust where you must control escape pods together with seven other players in 8v8 battles. Lastly, those who sign up for the Star Wars Battlefront beta will get to experience a Survival Mission on Tatooine that can be played either alone or in co-op mode with a friend via split-screen. Despite the fact that you can play the survival mission alone, EA announced that you will still need to be online to do so. Some might find this strange, but it totally makes sense when we consider that the company needs to gather as much info as possible from the beta in order to improve the final version.

It’s important to note that there will be a level cap in the Star Wars Battlefront beta and there’s even more bad news. Not only will you be capped at level 5, but your progress will not be carried to the final version either. That said, the beta does sound like fun so you should probably give it a shot anyway. To make the testing phase even more interesting, EA is launching a companion app called Base Command that can be played exclusively on Firefox, Chrome, Microsoft Edge and Internet Explorer 11 browsers. The app is not yet available, but keep an eye on the official website as you will be able to find it as soon as the beta kicks in.

Star Wars Battlefront is scheduled to launch on November 17 for PC, PS4, and Xbox One. The price will be standard 60 bucks across all platforms, however, if you’re looking for a good PC deal you may want to check over with our friends over at CDKeys as you can pre-order it from them for only $45.40.

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Joker’s Free Suicide Squad DLC on PS5

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There hasn’t been much buzz surrounding Suicide Squad since its release in February. Warner Bros. was let down by the game’s underwhelming sales, but they remained committed to turning their live service vision into a reality. An exciting new DLC update has been released, introducing The Crown Prince of Crime to the game.

As the game’s first live season begins, players will have the chance to take on Green Lantern and, in the end, unlock The Joker as a playable character. Which Joker are you referring to? This is quite intricate. Furthermore, players can look forward to the inclusion of a Battle Pass, a variety of new shop items available for purchase, exciting Incursions and Strongholds to partake in, as well as an expanded selection of Infamy Sets and Notorious Gear to amass.

What are your thoughts on this? Does the allure of The Joker entice you to return to Suicide Squad, or have you remained a loyal fan all along? We value your feedback and would love to hear your thoughts in the comments section below.

 

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Documentary Explores the Making of the Highly Praised Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth for PS5

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Square Enix has launched a captivating documentary series that explores the intricate process behind the creation of the highly praised Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth. In the first episode, titled “Shaping the World,” the developer delves into the process of reimagining the expansive PS1 map of the original game into a vast sandbox for the PS5. The film includes personal stories shared by directors Naoki Hamaguchi and Tetsuya Nomura, as well as other important members of the team.

This reimagining of the all-time PlayStation classic was truly enjoyable. In our review, we praised Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth for its ability to enhance the already impressive combat system of Remake. The game truly shines in its portrayal of an iconic RPG setting. If you have a deep appreciation for the original PS1 game and found enjoyment in Remake, then Rebirth’s character-focused adventure will surely captivate you from start to finish.

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Gran Turismo 7 for the PS5 and PS4 shows continuous improvement

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While Sony may not classify Gran Turismo 7 as a live-service game, the team at Polyphony Digital certainly approaches it with a similar mindset. The game continues to impress with every new update, and although v1.44 may be smaller compared to previous versions, it still manages to enhance the already extensive content of this simulation racer.

The update, now available worldwide, introduces three new cars: the Audi R8 Coupé V10 Plus ’16, the Lamborghini Urus ’18, and the Toyota GT-One (TS020) ’99. Furthermore, it introduces three fresh events to World Circuits, an extra menu to conquer in the GT Café single-player campaign, and a collection of livery stickers inspired by the upcoming Highspeed Étoile anime, set to debut next week in Japan.

If you’re not already acquainted with Highspeed Étoile, you can watch a trailer right here. “Sony has announced that a collection of 26 stickers, consisting of 8 title logos and 18 main character stickers, will be made available for a limited time,” stated Sony on the PS Blog. In addition, Fukushima will be included as a backdrop in the title’s beloved photography mode.

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