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'Journey,' 'The Walking Dead,' & 'Far Cry 3' Lead D.I.C.E. Awards Nominations

'Journey,' 'The Walking Dead,' & 'Far Cry 3' Lead D.I.C.E. Awards Nominations

As with any other shooter game, there are different classes of weapons. From assault rifles to deadly sniper rifles, there are plenty to go around. Assault rifles have classically been a safe go-to for series veterans , and the trend holds true in the franchise's mobile iteration. Let's take a look at the best assault rifles the game has to offer as well as some of the worst. Though all weapon stats can be increased with the right attachments, we'll be looking at them based on their stats without attachme

In most competitive shooters, beginners feel most comfortable using SMGs and assault rifles as they get used to the pace and mechanics of the game. Call of Duty Mobile is not an exception to this rule. Assault rifles and SMGs are the most "rookie-friendly" guns in this title, and using them early on will surely help new players get used to the game without getting absolutely obliterated in their first few matc

Unlike other multiplayer titles , Call of Duty: Mobile brings back its popular Scorestreaks to this mobile title. Like in its previous games, players diamond Camo unlock Requirements Scorestreaks when meeting certain kill numbers. However, this time, players can customize Scorestreaks they want to equip. These include UAVs, Predator Missiles, Sentry Guns, and even the powerful XS1 Goliath ar

The AK117 has 25 Damage, 62 Accuracy, 45 range, 46 control, 75 mobility, and a fast Fire Rate of 77 . This weapon is best used for close to medium-range gunfights because there are assaults rifles that beat it when it comes to long-distance shooto

Each of the remaining Game of the Year nominees (all of which placed on Game Rant's list of the Top 10 Games of 2012 ) earned multiple nominations, as well, with five for Borderlands 2 , seven for Far Cry 3 , eight for The Walking Dead , and three for XCOM: Enemy Unknown . Other heavily nominated games include Halo 4 (six nominations) and Dishonored (five nominatio

Ranters, are there any games that you think the AIAS has unfairly overlooked? Do you find any surprises among the nominations? And who would you pick to win the major categories? Let us know in the comments be

The AK117 falls among those assault riffles with a very high Fire Rate, although this weapon is very simple to use because of its easy-to-control recoil. Consequently, players can absolutely rely on this weapon to win gunfig

The Academy of Interactive Arts & Sciences (AIAS) has announced the nominees for the 16th annual Design, Innovate, Communicate, Entertain (D.I.C.E.) Awards. Leading the pack this year is thatgamecompany's Journey , which scored eleven total nominations, including Game of the Year, Outstanding Achievement in Game Direction, Outstanding Innovation in Gaming, Downloadable Game of the Year, Casual Game of the Year, Outstanding Achievement in Art Direction, Outstanding Achievement in Gameplay Engineering, Outstanding Achievement in Online Gameplay, Outstanding Achievement in Original Music Composition, Outstanding Achievement in Sound Design, and Outstanding Achievement in St

Bethesda's Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim dominated the D.I.C.E. awards last year with wins in five categories. Following strong showings at the 2012 Spike VGAs , will Journe y and The Walking Dead be able to keep their winning streaks alive? Will either game earn more awards than Skyrim ? What do you th

Theoretically, players left with the last 10 or so survivors should have enough gear to take on any surprise threats. Moreover, players in hiding will always remain prepared to ambush an unsuspecting survivor. Granted, waiting it out means spending upwards of 15 minutes. However, this effort may all be worth it if that means becoming the sole survi

Players who have the time should build preferred loadouts to adjust to any combat situation. In terms of mechanics, it’s recommended for players to get a primary weapon they can reliably aim with. Likewise, players can consider building loadouts with weapons with high ammo count, fast reload, and decent handling. Players also need to consider the map layout and their team’s general approach when choosing a bu

The QQ9's base stats are fairly impressive, especially when it comes to mobility (102) and fire rate (82). This SMG works best at close to medium range. Given its mind-boggling mobility, this weapon should suit anybody who enjoys the "run-and-gun" playstyle the most. 40-rated accuracy is the biggest issue COD fans have with the QQ9, but it's nothing that a few attachments can't

The more someone advances in the game the more they begin to realize that some attachments aren't really necessary. Take scopes for instance. If a player considers themselves a pro, then they should begin learning how to play without scopes as they have a negative impact on anything associated with sp

"The D.I.C.E. Awards are VERY important to me. I have been playing video games since there were video games. I hope there is some type of Dovahkiin Shout that will make sure I don't mess this up. I will find one! If not, I'll just look like a psychotic, screaming a**hole leading up to the Awar

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