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Rainbow Six Siege’s last update revealed as Operation White Noise

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Rainbow Six Siege has gone from strength to strength and with a third-year plan involving bioterrorism (read: probably zombies), it doesn’t seem to be slowing down. The last seasonal update for 2017 is called Operation White Noise and involves siblings, phone hacking and a brand new map.

This final update for 2017 sees Team Rainbow going to Korea, with three new operators joining the roster.

The new map is Mok Myeok Tower, a high-tech communications tower that’s very reminiscent of the first Die Hard. With big open spaces as well as enclosed offices, it offers a nice mix of shooting opportunities. There’s also no external areas, save for the spawn points on top. Every member of the attacking team will need to rappel down and make a grand entrance through the windows.

Mok Myeok Tower also offers significantly more verticality than previous maps, spread over three floors.

Obviously, the other important aspect of Operation White Noise is the operators. There are three new ones, two attackers and a defender.

Zofia, big sister of Ela, is the first attacker and comes packed with a monster of a grenade launcher. More accurately described as a cannon, it can fire breaching rounds as well as bouncing stun grenades. Paired with fairly average stats and a 150-round LMG, she’s not exactly interested in sneaking around.

Her final ability also allows her to revive herself if downed, albeit with 1 hp. Still, it should make Zofia a potent attacker for any team, especially if you’re unable to finish her off.

Zofia Rainbow Six Siege

Next up is Vigil, the first Korean operator in Rainbow Six Siege. Vigil is a high-speed, low-armour defender that specialises in stealth and hacking. He essentially has an invisibility cloak for drones, a cooldown-based ability that allows him to remove himself from their vision. While the cloak can be shorted out by Thatcher EMP’s or Twitch’s drone, it’s a powerful tool for getting into position early on or avoiding drones as you flank.

Vigil has two weapons, either choosing between a sub-machine gun or a shotgun capable of firing slug shells, giving it a fair amount of accuracy.

Vigil Rainbow Six Siege

Lastly is Dokkaebi, the Korean attacker that has an… interesting ability. She has balanced stats, an accurate DMR and similar alternate weapons to Vigil. That’s where the similarities end. You see, with her custom tablet, Dokkaebi is capable of hacking into enemy operators phones and making them ring. Turns out sneaking around a large, terrorist filled office block is difficult with your phone going off.

Players suffering from an unfortunately timed call can either let it ring out or frantically fumble to turn it off. Dokkaebi can also grab dead enemy’s phones and use it to view the entire enemy camera network, including Valkyrie cams.

Luckily for Echo players, he’s sensible enough to turn his phone off before he goes on a life-threatening mission. Dokkaebi is also highly susceptible to IQ’s scanner, which can pick up her tablet through walls.

Operation White Noise is going live on the Rainbow Six Siege test server on November 20, giving us a fair idea that it’ll be available publically soon.

 

 

UK based gaming writer, raised on a diet of Street Fighter and Isometric RPG's. I enjoy playing every game I can get my grubby little hands on.

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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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TopSpin 2K25 appears to be a standout title in the recent PS5 and PS4 gameplay showcase

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This author has consistently praised the realistic portrayal of tennis in TopSpin 4. After more than a decade, we are thrilled to witness the release of TopSpin 2K25, which expands upon the success of its renowned predecessor. This gameplay video provides a comprehensive overview of the features discussed in our recent preview while also incorporating relevant footage to enhance understanding.

The series’ swing system sets it apart from arcade-style games like Virtua Tennis, as it requires players to charge up their shots in a different way. In order to succeed, timing is crucial, and fortunately, a new meter above your player will assist you in achieving that. Surfaces have their own distinct characteristics, such as clay, where you’ll experience a noticeable amount of sliding.

The game ensures that every player has a distinct set of animations, adding a touch of individuality to each competitor. The courts, found in all Grand Slams, possess a remarkable amount of individuality and charm. It is mentioned in the video that with each in-game season, players can expect a plethora of additional content, such as animation packs. This indicates that there will be plenty to anticipate even after the game’s initial release.

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