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Friday, 23 October 2020

Marvel’s Avengers War Table

 



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Marvel’s Avengers Pro Tips: Hulk

Marvel’s Avengers Pro Tips: Hulk



Want some tips and tricks for taking down those puny AIM bots? Crystal Dynamics’ Scott Walters shares some techniques on how to help Hulk Smash more effectively.

Wednesday October 21, 2020 21:30

By Scott Walters

Tags: Marvel's Avengers,Marvel’s Avengers



Hello - this is Scott Walters, Combat Designer at Crystal Dynamics. Today, I want to share some of my own tips and tricks about one of the most incredible Avengers of all - Hulk.

As you’d expect, Hulk’s combat style is aggressive and straight to the point, making him the ideal choice for players who just want to rush in and start smashing stuff.

Although Hulk was designed to be straightforward and easy to pick up, there’s a ton of depth to his skills. Understanding how his various abilities work together - is vital, as is maximizing his use of Rage.

Read on and I’ll share some thoughts on some of his most valuable skills, provide some guidance on heroics, and list some super-fun combos that you should try out.



Melee Skills

  • Battering Ram (Sprint + Light) is an excellent combo starter. It lets Hulk rush in and stagger foes from the outset of the battle.
  • Monstrous Swipe (Dodge + Light) lifts those puny AIM robots up to the perfect height for Hulk to juggle. Not only does this do more damage, it also stops them from fighting back.
  • Practice Hulk's golf swing with Hammer Strike (Light > Light > Light > Light > Heavy) and see just how far he can send enemies flying.
  • Of course, Hulk is best known for his Smash! Use the Smash (hold Heavy) ability to knock down nearby foes and break enemy shields.
  • Use Aftershock (Heavy) and Tectonic Fury (Heavy up to 5 times) after Smash to deal incredible amounts of damage. Every impact sends out hulking shockwaves that damage enemies close to Hulk.
  • Bludgeon (hold Light) is an excellent example of why it’s unwise to try and punch the Hulk. Grab a foe and use them as a melee weapon, dealing increased damage with each hit and smashing through enemy shields!
  • Hulk has access to a whole series of upgrades, which let him grab multiple enemies or smash them in creative ways. Ionic Overflow is the best by far though. It turns your opponents into elemental weapons for Hulk to use - grab and enemy and use it to build status damage against other foes.


Ranged Skills

  • Who needs Repulsor gauntlets or pistols when you can just rip chunks of debris out of the ground to throw at enemies? Cannonball breaks through enemy shields and send foes tumbling along the ground.
  • Hulk can also turn those chunks of debris into melee weapons, increasing the damage and impact to enemies.
  • Use Meteor to rip up a huge piece of debris that’s capable of flattening multiple foes when thrown. The damage dealt is much higher than standard ranged attacks, and it adds lots of stun status too!
  • Shatter Spin (attack while holding a giant throwable item) turns that giant boulder into a melee weapon, giving Hulk unique light and heavy attacks both on the ground and in the air. Use it for crowd control or to set up some impressive aerial combos.


Intrinsic Ability

  • Both taking damage and dishing it out builds Hulk's Rage, which he can use to increase his damage and defensive abilities. Make sure to keep his meter as full as possible to deal the most damage.
  • Attacking enemies while Rage is active will heal Hulk. Parrying an attack by activating Rage just before the incoming strike connects will instantly trigger the healing effect as well as sound out a shockwave to stagger nearby foes. Hulk excels when you play aggressively!


Heroic Abilities

  • Boneshaker is perfect for drawing the enemy’s attention, bringing them in close so you can smash away. It’s great when the team has objectives to complete - by making Hulk the center of attention, he can give his allies some breathing room to destroy static targets or break open Inhuman cages.
  • Boneshaker can be upgraded to gain bonuses from the defeated enemies. For example, Boneshaker Regeneration will give Hulk a full heal when he smashes five enemies, while Boneshaker’s Rage refills Hulk’s intrinsic energy instead. Once the specializations are unlocked, you can switch between them at any time, so experiment and find one that fits your playstyle!
  • Stranglehold uses the unstoppable force of the Hulk to smash through his foes. Performing this heroic on larger enemies like the Adaptoid or Monotronic Exo will instantly trigger a Takedown, dealing massive amounts of damage.
  • Thunderclap is Hulk’s Ultimate Heroic, and is a great way to create some space when he’s surrounded by foes. An entire room of AIM soldiers will be sent reeling by the massive shockwave of destructive force that Hulk produces with this heroic.
  • Specializations change the properties of Thunderclap in some significant ways. For a support playstyle, Ground Zero can be used to create a Gamma hazard zone that will inflict damage to enemies while healing Hulk and his teammates. Alternatively, for a more aggressive build, Fault Line narrows the area of effect, but dramatically increases damage and stun.


Basic Combos

Here are some basic combos for Hulk. These are simple to pull off and can be worked into your basic combat flow.

  • Heavy > Light > Light > Light > Light - a great combo for juggling standard enemies, or enemies that have just been parried.
  • Jump > Hold Heavy (Earth Smasher) > Heavy > Heavy > Heavy > Heavy > Heavy (Tectonic Fury) > Heavy (Aftershock) - leap into a group of enemies and deal large amounts of AOE damage.

Intermediate Combos

The following combos are a bit trickier to execute, but are very effective when utilized properly.

  • Aim to pick up a rock (Cannonball) > Heavy > Hold Light to grab the enemy (Bludgeon) > Heavy > Heavy > Heavy- this is excellent against enemies with shields like the Riotbots. Grabbing the rock first will break the shield and deal a good chunk of damage, then grabbing the enemy will keep them from being able to recover. Afterwards, they can be used to smash through groups of other enemies nearby.
  • Trigger Intrinsic Energy just before attack (Parry) > Heavy > Heavy > Sprint + Light (Battering Ram) > Light > Light > Light > Heavy (Hammer Strike) - opens up any type of enemy and deals large amounts of damage.


Advanced Combos

Finally, I’ve put together some more complex combos. They require a solid understanding of the character to pull off, but they’re worth it because they really dish out the pain to AIM.

  • Trigger Intrinsic Energy just before attack (Parry) > Dodge + Light (Monstrous Swipe) > Hold Light to grab enemy (Bludgeon) > Light > Light > Hold Light to grab a second enemy (Smackdown) > Heavy > Heavy > Heavy - this is good for mobs of grunt enemies like Synthoids, Keepers, and Riotbots where multiple enemies can be grabbed. Use them to break through the defenses of others and keep chaining together attacks - and make sure to tap the defense button to trigger Rage and parry any incoming attacks to prevent any interruptions to the combo.
  • Stranglehold Heroic > Hold Heavy (Smash) > Heavy > Heavy > Heavy (three hits of Tectonic Fury), Aim + Throw to pick up a large piece of debris (Meteor) > Jump > Heavy (Shatter & Spin) - This combo let’s Hulk smash with style. Stranglehold is a perfect opening move to use on larger enemies like the Adaptoids or Monotronic Exos, triggering a takedown at the start of the fight and leaving them open to attack while they recover.


*Note: Some enemies can't be grabbed and others have a chance to evade if you haven't parried or knocked them into a hit reaction first. Use Mastery skills like Enhanced Grab to reduce their chances of dodging and Vice Grip to ensure you keep a hold of them for your combos.

As you can see, Hulk is a wrecking ball in Marvel’s Avengers, capable of unleashing massive amounts of destruction to a lot of enemies incredibly quickly. While he may not be the flashiest character on the roster, we worked hard to bring to life the brutal, straightforward style that is iconic to the Hulk and ensure it felt immensely satisfying to smash the bad guys.

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Sunday, 18 October 2020

Samsung vs Xiaomi - Which is best

 Xiaomi Mi 10 vs Samsung Galaxy S20: Price in India, Specifications Compared

Mi 10 5G comes with a larger display and is heavier than Samsung Galaxy S20.

Xiaomi Mi 10 vs Samsung Galaxy S20: Price in India, Specifications Compared

Mi 10 5G is offered in two colours while Samsung Galaxy S20 comes in three colour options

HIGHLIGHTS
  • Both the phones support fast charging options
  • Mi 10 5G has quad rear cameras while Galaxy S20 has three
  • Both Mi 10 5G and Galaxy S20 come with a single front camera

Mi 10 5G by Xiaomi has finally made its debut in India. The Xiaomi Mi 10 5G comes in two storage models and is offered in two colour options. Additionally, the phone packs the Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 SoC coupled with 8GB RAM. There's also a 108-megapixel camera along with three other cameras on the back panel. With the launch of this phone, Xiaomi will be giving tough competitions to brands such as Samsung which launched its flagship Galaxy S20 series back in February in India. Samsung Galaxy S20 will take all the heat from the Xiaomi Mi 10 5G as both the smartphones offer premium features, however, the latter costs roughly Rs. 21,000 less.

So in case, you're wondering how the newly launched Xiaomi Mi 10 5G stack up against Samsung Galaxy S20₹ 58,999, at least on paper, here's a comparison between the two smartphones.

Xiaomi Mi 10 5G vs Samsung Galaxy S20: Price in India compared

The Mi 10₹ 44,999 5G price in India is set at Rs. 49,999 for the 8GB RAM + 128GB storage variant, while its 8GB RAM + 256GB option is priced at Rs. 54,999. Both models come in Coral Green and Twilight Grey colour options. At the moment, the phone is up for pre-orders via Amazon and Mi.com. Xiaomi also announced that the Mi 10 5G will be available to purchase through Mi partner offline retail channels once it goes on sale.

On the other hand, Samsung Galaxy S20 is priced at Rs. 70,500 for the 8GB RAM and 128GB storage variant. The phone is offered in Cloud Blue, Cloud Pink, and Cosmic Gray options. The phone is available via Samsung India website and other e-retailers. Samsung, at the moment, is also offering e-vouchers to customers in India who pre-booked either of the Galaxy S20 series smartphones back in February.

Xiaomi Mi 10 5G vs Samsung Galaxy S20: Specifications

The newly launched dual-SIM (Nano) Xiaomi Mi 10 5G runs Android 10 with MIUI 11 on top and features a 6.67-inch full-HD+ (1,080x2,340 pixels) resolution 3D curved E3 AMOLED display. While the dual-SIM (hybrid) Samsung Galaxy S20 runs Android 10 with One UI on top and features a 6.2-inch QHD+ (1,440x3,200 pixels) resolution Dynamic AMOLED 2X Infinity-O Display. Under the hood, the Mi 10 5G is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 SoC coupled with 8GB RAM. The Galaxy S20 is equipped with Samsung Exynos 990 SoC and 8GB RAM.

In terms of cameras, both the smartphones pack a single camera on the front while the Mi 10 5G has quad rear cameras and Galaxy S20 pack triple rear cameras. The quad rear camera setup on Xiaomi Mi 10 5G includes a 108-megapixel primary camera accompanied by the 13-megapixel secondary camera. There are also two 2-megapixel cameras on Mi 10 5G's back panel. Whereas, the Samsung Galaxy S20 comes with two 12-megapixel cameras and a 64-megapixel camera. The Mi 10 5G is equipped with a 20-megapixel front camera while the Galaxy S20 has a 10-megapixel camera. Both phones offer 8K resolution video shooting capabilities.

Moreover, the Mi 10 5G comes with 128GB and 256GB storage options that aren't expandable. On the other hand, the 128GB storage on Samsung Galaxy S20 can be expanded via microSD card (up to 1TB). For connectivity, the newly launched Xiaomi phone includes 5G, 4G LTE, Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth v5.1, GPS/ A-GPS, NFC, and a USB Type-C port. The smartphone also has an in-display fingerprint sensor. The Galaxy S20 comes with 4G LTE, Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth v5.0, NFC, GPS, and a USB Type-C port. This Samsung Galaxy phone does not come with 5G support.

Coming to batteries, the Mi 10 5G packs a 4,780mAh battery that supports 30W wired charging and 30W wireless charging. The phone also supports 10W reverse wireless charging. Whereas the Galaxy S20 is equipped with a 4,000mAh battery that supports 25W fast charging, Fast Wireless Charging 2.0, and reverse wireless charging.

Lastly, the Mi 10 5G measures 162.60x74.80x8.96mm and weighs 208 grams while the Galaxy S20 comes with a smaller and lighter body. The latter phone measures 151.70x69.10x7.90mm and weigh 163 grams.


Is Mi 10 an expensive OnePlus 8 or a budget budget S20 Ultra? We discussed this on Orbital, our weekly technology podcast, which you can subscribe to via Apple Podcasts or RSSdownload the episode, or just hit the play button below.

SAMSUNG GALAXY S20 VS XIAOMI MI 10 COMPARISON
 Samsung Galaxy S20Xiaomi Mi 10
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Ratings
Overall NDTV Rating-
Design Rating-
Display Rating-
Software Rating-
Performance Rating-
Battery Life Rating-
Camera Rating-
Value for Money Rating-
GENERAL
BrandSamsungXiaomi
ModelGalaxy S20Mi 10
Release date11th February 202013th February 2020
Body typeGlass-
Dimensions (mm)151.70 x 69.10 x 7.90162.60 x 74.80 x 8.96
Weight (g)163.00208.00
IP ratingIP68-
Battery capacity (mAh)40004780
Removable batteryNoNo
Fast chargingProprietaryProprietary
Wireless chargingYesYes
ColoursCloud Blue, Cloud Pink, Cosmic Grey,Coral Green, Twilight Grey
Launched in India-Yes
DISPLAY
Screen size (inches)6.206.67
Resolution1440x3200 pixels1080x2340 pixels
Aspect ratio20:9-
Protection type-Gorilla Glass
HARDWARE
Processor2GHz octa-core (2x2.73GHz + 2x2.5GHz + 4x2GHz)2.84GHz octa-core (1x2.84GHz + 3x2.4GHz + 4x1.8GHz)
Processor makeSamsung Exynos 990Qualcomm Snapdragon 865
RAM8GB8GB
Internal storage128GB128GB
Expandable storageYesNo
Expandable storage typemicroSD-
Expandable storage up to (GB)1000-
Dedicated microSD slotNo-
CAMERA
Rear camera12-megapixel (f/1.8) + 64-megapixel (f/2.0) + 12-megapixel (f/2.2)108-megapixel (f/1.69, 1.6-micron) + 13-megapixel (f/2.4, 1.12-micron) + 2-megapixel (f/2.4, 1.75-micron) + 2-megapixel (f/2.4, 1.75-micron)
Rear autofocusYesYes
Rear flashDual LEDYes
Front camera10-megapixel (f/2.2)20-megapixel (f/2.0)
Front autofocusYes-
Front flash-No
SOFTWARE
Operating systemAndroid 10Android 10
SkinOne UI 2.0MIUI 11
CONNECTIVITY
Wi-Fi standards supported802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/Yes802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/Yes
BluetoothYes, v 5.00Yes, v 5.10
NFCYesYes
USB Type-CYesYes
Number of SIMs22
Active 4G on both SIM cardsYesYes
SIM 1
SIM TypeNano-SIMNano-SIM
4G/ LTEYesYes
5G-Yes
SIM 2
SIM TypeNano-SIMNano-SIM
4G/ LTE-Yes
5G-Yes
SENSORS
Face unlockYesYes
In-Display Fingerprint SensorYesYes
Compass/ MagnetometerYesYes
Proximity sensorYesYes
AccelerometerYesYes
Ambient light sensorYesYes
GyroscopeYesYes
BarometerYesYes

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