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Destiny: how to beat Urrox, The Flame Prince

Destiny players having trouble beating Urrox The Flame Prince should have a look at this video guide, which provides you with everything you need to know in order to best the nasty fella. The Flame Prince is the boss of Uroxx's Grudge, one of the level 34 variations of the Prison of Elders. Uroxx uses a mechanic which sets the ground on fire when there is a solar burn modifier active.

Far Cry 3 Minecraft mod due before the end of the month

Over on the Far Cry blog, Ubisoft has announced that it will release a mod pack bringing the world of Far Cry 3 to Minecraft come October 26. The pack apparently includes modifications to "environments, weapons and tools", "key Far Cry 3 locations and characters, including Vaas, Jason and Citra" and over 50 easter eggs to uncover. The announcement was accompanied by a series of playful mock-up images, but Ubisoft has confirmed the mod pack is very real.

Gemma Atkinson confirmed for Red Alert 3 appearance

Ex-Hollyoaks woman Gemma Atkinson is to appear in Red Alert 3 as Lt Eva McKenna. So there you are. "I'm a gamer and the chance to act in one of the best loved videogames was an opportunity I was really keen to explore – especially as Eva is such a strong female character," said Atkinson in a statement. "The worlds of gaming and film are getting ever closer and as an actress I wanted to explore this exciting new area of drama, broaden my acting skills and continue the active, outgoing side of my personality that I showed in I’m A Celebrity.

Inside Skyblivion, the Oblivion remaster developed in Skyrim

Despite its astronomical success, Bethesda Game Studios’ illustrious RPG Oblivion has never received the remaster treatment - at least not officially. Oblivion is one of several ugly ducklings the iconic studio has shunned in favour of trophy child Skyrim. Unlike Oblivion, Morrowind, Daggerfall, and Arena before it, the Nord simulator has been remastered, reworked into VR, and re-released for almost every iteration of every console. Basically, it’s been re-everythinged. Luckily, there is an Oblivion remaster in the works - it’s just not being done in-house.

Assassin's Creed Syndicate: how to level up and become a master Assassin

Assassin's Creed Syndicate: how to level up and become a master Assassin Assassin's Creed: Syndicate offers some pretty tough challenges, even for skilled players. If you're having your butt handed to you, it's probably not your fault; you may be under-levelled, under-equipped or just under-informed on the many paths to total domination available to the Frye twins. Whether you choose to sneak around your enemies as the shadowy Evie or send Jacob in to stomp on their faces, our expert tips will get you back on par with your enemies in no time.

Call of Duty: Modern Warfare's co-op mode is story-based, takes place after the events of the main campaign

The events in Call of Duty: Modern Warfare's story campaign will lead into the game's co-op mode. Although Call of Duty: Modern Warfare developer Infinity Ward is not yet ready to talk about the game's co-op mode in detail, it did confirm that it won't be Zombies. This isn't necessarily surprising given recent history and leaks, but it puts in perspective the studio's vision for the reboot. It was previously revealed that character progression is shared among single-player, co-op, and multiplayer.

Overwatch players can earn the Dr. Ziegler skin in Mercy's Recall Challenge

The skin teased in Mercy's Overwatch short earlier today can be yours. Overwatch players can unlock limited-time rewards, including the legendary Dr. Angela Ziegler skin, by winning games and watching the game played on Twitch now through December 2. To earn various prizes, you will need to have wins in Quick Play, Competitive Play, and Arcade. Winning will earn you a limited-time player icon, two sprays, and the legendary Dr. Ziegler skin, in addition to weekly rewards.

Yakuza: Like a Dragon features underground dungeons

Yakuza: Like a Dragon is sounding more interesting by the week. Sega has released more information on Yakuza: Like a Dragon and it pertains to the underground "dungeons" you will travel to. According to the information, as the story progresses, Kasuga and others will use the underpass to move to the headquarters of a hostile organization. This area is described as a dangerous "dungeon" where "invisible enemies and hostile humans nest.

Black Ops 4: Blackout - tips for dropping in to Call of Duty battle royale

Whether you're completely new to battle royale, or you've been on the hunt for those key Blackout tips - this guide will get you ready. Call of Duty: Black Ops 4's Blackout is proving popular with diehard Call of Duty fans and newbies alike. Blackout works a little differently to the Battle Royale modes found in Fortnite or PUBG. The skills you've picked up playing these other games will come in handy here, but there are a lot of fresh ideas in Blackout.

Halo Wars add-on, Strategic Options, confirmed and detailed

Microsoft just confirmed a first Halo Wars add-on, titled Strategic Options. It's to release in the "coming weeks". It'll include the following: Keepaway Mode is the “Halo Wars” adaptation of Capture the Flag. Teams will battle it out to capture a free-roaming Forerunner Sentinel to score points before the other team. Capture three sentinels to claim victory. Tug of War Mode is all about having a stronger army than the opponent.