Everyone's favorite Italian plumbers are teaming up again for the first time in nine years, with Mario & Luigi: Brothership heading to Nintendo Switch consoles worldwide later this year. If you're keen to get your hands on it, but don't know when, then don't worry, as I have the release date.

Announced during the June 2024 Nintendo Direct, the long-running and ultra-popular RPG series is back, and the only thing more powerful than friendship is... Brothership?

Here's when you can jump back into the world of Super Mario and try out Nintendo's latest side-scrolling platformer, Mario & Luigi: Brothership.

Mario & Luigi: Brothership release date

Mario & Luigi: Brothership is currently scheduled to be released worldwide on Thursday, November 7, 2024.

Mario & Luigi: Brothership platforms

Unsurprisingly, Mario & Luigi: Brothership will be a Nintendo Switch exclusive when it launches in November. It's possible that we may see a port to the now-confirmed Switch successor, however, we don't have a possible release date for it bar confirmation it will be announced before March 2025.

Mario & Luigi: Brothership trailer

What do we know about Mario & Luigi: Brothership so far?

Truthfully, we don't know a lot about the game just yet, as all we've received from Nintendo is the announcement trailer. The description of the video reads: "The bond between brothers has never been stronger! Set sail for an island-hopping adventure with the Mario Bros. in Mario & Luigi: Brothership," but doesn't drop any details about the storyline.

The game definitely holds on to the side-scrolling platform design that we've seen over the years in Super Mario games but has been updated graphically for the current generation of consoles. Other than that, however, we don't know too much about gameplay features, other than the promise of "evolved moves for the brothers.

Interestingly, Nintendo is being coy about what studio actually developed the game. We know that AlphaDream, the original studio behind the series, was shuttered in 2019, but all Nintendo would tell VGC is that "some of the original developers" were involved.

Hype is definitely high though, with Albania's Jasir Asani rocking a pair of Mario-themed boots at Euro 2024.

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If you've been longing for classic POIs since the end of Fortnite OG, then you're in luck, as the game's latest mode Reload, brings a smaller version of the original map back to the game. Here are the best Fortnite Reload landing spots.

Gamers who have played Call of Duty: Warzone's Resurgence mode will feel right at home in Fortnite Reload, where teammates will continuously respawn as long as a member of the squad is still alive.

With 40 players total and just nine POIs on a small island, picking the right landing spot is imperative. That's why I've put together this guide of the five best landing spots in Fortnite Reload so you can loot up and get ready for the constant stream of action.

5. Lil' Loot Lake

Lil' Loot Lake features just one house in the middle of the water, just like the OG Loot Lake. This makes it a tough spot to land, but if you can take control of it, you'll be in a great spot. The house has weapons inside and underneath, while nobody will be able to get across the water to challenge you without you seeing them. Just keep someone watching the sky for enemies dropping in.

This is the ultimate Fortnite Reload stronghold—if you're brave enough for the early fight.

4. Lone Lodge

Unlike some of the POIs that will follow on this list, Lonely Lodge isn't what I would classify as a hot drop. Instead, it's a fairly quiet location right at the top of the map, surrounded by trees. While this means you may find yourself short on action, Lone Lodge is a quiet place to gear up without the threat of constant attacks, and because the map is small, you're not far away from the busier locations should you want to head into some battles.

3. Tilted Towers

I love Tilted Towers, and some of my favorite Fortnite memories are still ones made in this ultra-popular location. The nostalgia around the original hot drop location is strong, which is why it's a good place to land, but not the best.

Tilted Towers is full of weapons and loot, but it's also going to be heaving with enemies desperate to wipe you out. It's not for the faint of heart, but if you want to get straight into the heat of battle, it's the best place to be.

2. Retail Row

Retail Row is an odd POI. Sometimes when you drop there, the place will be crawling with enemies. Other times, you're the only one there. This 50/50 chance makes it worth the risk, as between the shops that line the car park and the houses beside it, there are plenty of opportunities to loot up.

Be careful if you rotate here later on though, as it used to be a haven for snipers who wanted to pick you off from a distance.

1. Pleasant Park

In the early days of Fortnite, Pleasant Park was my regular drop, and things haven't changed in 2024. There are plenty of houses to ransack in the search for weapons and loot, and the buildings themselves provide good cover from enemy gunfire.

Up in the northwest corner, rotation to Lone Lodge, Tilted Towers, or Lil' Loot Lake is easy, making it my top choice for where to land. It can be busy though, so be ready for combat.

For more, check out our guide to the best Fortnite PC settings.

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If you're a PlayStation owner and feel like you've missed out on one of 2024's biggest game releases, then good news may be heading your way as Palworld's community manager dropped a significant tease about a possible release.

When Palworld launched back in January, it was exclusive to PC and Xbox consoles, leaving those who own the Sony machine out in the cold. While it didn't affect player count, with over 25 million gamers jumping into the weird and wacky universe, plenty were begging Pocketpair to drop a PS5 version.

According to a tweet from Bucky, who is Palworld's community manager, that possibility may be on the way, after tweeting the name of the game with black, green, and white hearts. They then wrote: "I want to add more hearts, but not sure what color would fit," then added a blue heart alongside the rest.

Black, green, and white are well-known as Xbox colors, but it's the addition of the blue ones that's really set tongues wagging, especially when Bucky wrote that it "looks good," finishing the message off with a set of suggestive eyes.

Of course, this isn't official confirmation from Pocketpair, but there's little chance that Bucky has gone rogue and teased something as huge as this without permission from the development. This tweet is likely to build hype ahead of the big announcement, which could happen around the release of the Sakurajima update on June 27.

As for when a possible PS5 version could drop, the truth is we don't have any idea right now. It's unclear if Pocketpair has already been working on a port of the game, or if the announcement will confirm that development is starting on it. For now, at least things are moving in the right direction.

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Call of Duty has plenty of iconic maps, but perhaps none are more popular than Nuketown. While it was always expected that it would arrive in Treyarch's Black Ops 6 at some point, eagle eyes have already spotted in the game ahead of release.

During the Black Ops 6 reveal at Call of Duty Direct, Treyarch gave us not only a glimpse at the game's new movement features and round-based Zombies but also showed off an early look at the UI. As spotted by CharlieIntel, in the corner of the lobby UI, we can see the game loading into a match on Nuketown, confirming that the map is coming this fall.

Nuketown has been a feature in the Black Ops series since 2010 when it first appeared in the first entry of the series. It's returned in every Treyarch-developed game ever since. With five appearances in mainline CoD games, and also a cameo in CoD: Mobile, it was almost guaranteed that it would be in BO6, but it's still nice to know it's happening.

It's no surprise that it's coming back though, as it's CoD's most popular map. In Black Ops Cold War, the Nuketown 24/7 playlist was one of the game's most played and is just match after match played on the map over and over again. In fact, when Treyarch did remove the mode for a period, fans spent the entire time asking when it was coming back.

Unfortunately, it seems unlikely that we'll be able to play it at release, as Treyarch has said the game will launch with 16 new maps, which Nuketown definitely is not. In my opinion, Nuketown is the perfect map to drop with the game's first seasonal update, along with a new weapon and likely the Black Ops 6 patch for Warzone.

A true fan-favorite, I personally can't wait to get back on Nuketown, as it's often the map I play the most. If you're ranking up guns or trying to complete camo challenges, Nuketown 24/7 playlists promise lots of gunfights in a small location, making it perfect for grinding your way through the progression system.

We'll be sure to keep you updated as we learn more about Nuketown's introduction to Black Ops 6.

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Regarding Call of Duty, it's easy to argue that Black Ops is perhaps the most beloved and popular series in the franchise's history. With Black Ops 6 firmly on the horizon, I've looked through the last 16 years to rank every Treyarch-developed game from worst to best.

It's a testament to the quality of the Black Ops series that Treyarch is widely viewed as the best Call of Duty developer, which made ranking the six mainline entries difficult. A dev team rarely has no absolute stinkers in their library, but Treyarch has never made a bad CoD game, at least in my opinion.

However, this is an article to rank them all, so I couldn't sit on the fence and say that they're all great, which is why we've ranked them all in order. For this list, we've included Call of Duty: World at War, as it is viewed as the beginning of the Black Ops series due to characters from it appearing in 2010's Black Ops.

6. Black Ops 4

• Release year: 2018
• Platforms: PC, Xbox One, PlayStation 4
• Modes: Multiplayer, Zombies, Blackout

Picking the worst Black Ops game is like going to a donut shop and picking the least tasty one: They're all pretty good. There had to be a loser though, and for me, Black Ops 4 is probably the least memorable title in the series, and always felt like I wasn't sure what kind of Call of Duty game it was.

The return to "boots on the ground" CoD was certainly welcome, but bringing Specialist abilities back meant that BO4 felt like an odd mix of classic and futuristic Call of Duty that never quite worked for me. The decision not to release with a campaign also damaged this title, and the public reception to it meant Black Ops 4 was on the back foot before it was even released.

Treyarch does deserve credit for the game though, for the most part, the multiplayer was fun and Blackout was a great introduction to Battle Royale in CoD, laying the groundwork for the ultra-successful Warzone. While Blackout was a little clunky and wasn't updated very often, it was still an enjoyable experience, one that shaped the Call of Duty we play today.

5. World at War

• Release year: 2008
• Platforms: PC, Xbox 360, PlayStation 3, Nintendo Wii
• Modes: Campaign, Multiplayer, Zombies

World at War is viewed as the starting part of the Black Ops franchise, even though it doesn't feature the series' iconic title. Set during World War II, it was a stark change from the previous year's game, Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare.

As it's the oldest CoD game on this list, it's easy to write it off, but to do so would be a mistake. The campaign is one of my personal favorites—It's dark and gritty, and switching between the Americans and the Soviets really gives you a feeling that you're not in control of what's happening, and the true intensity of war.

Of course, you can't talk about WAW without gushing about Zombies, the starting point of the legendary mode, and some of my favorite memories in Call of Duty. I can still picture myself sitting in my old bedroom playing Nacht der Untoten with my buddies, even though I was terrible at it.

Unfortunately, multiplayer is where I feel like World at War slips down this list, as I didn't enjoy many of the maps, the weapon meta was dominated by the PPSh-41, and the inclusion of tanks didn't feel like Call of Duty multiplayer to me. In truth, I ended up returning to CoD4 before the year ended, and I never looked back.

4. Black Ops 3

• Release year: 2015
• Platforms: PC, macOS, Xbox One, Xbox 360, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 3
• Modes: Campaign, Multiplayer, Zombies, Bonus (Dead Ops Arcade, Nightmares, Freerun)

Look, before I get into Black Ops 3, I have to be honest. Advanced Warfare is, in my opinion, the best jetpack Call of Duty game by a mile, and I don't care what anyone says. So with that in mind, there was simply no way I could rank it any higher than this, even though I know BO3 has its loyalists who think it's the best CoD ever.

Black Ops 3 multiplayer is fun, but I think the jetpacks are almost too powerful. Being able to wall-run and dash to the sides made it play too quick for my liking, and at times it felt like you were playing Halo rather than CoD. It does have some really good maps like Stronghold or Evac, but it's also got some stinkers like Exodus and Havoc which were just not enjoyable to play.

For me, BO3 also has the weakest campaign in the series and ended up being a confusing experience that didn't really explain why you were doing anything. The campaign gameplay is fun and does have some good moments, but it's not enough to make up for the flawed story.

3. Black Ops Cold War

• Release year: 2020
• Platforms: PC, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4
• Modes: Campaign, Multiplayer, Zombies

Black Ops Cold War is my favorite of the "modern" Call of Duty titles and was lightyears better than 2019's Modern Warfare reboot. There's a lot to like about BOCW, with a solid campaign that's bolstered by the fact that decisions you make during the story can change the ending you see. I ended up completing it a couple of times to see what happened, which is something I rarely do with CoD campaigns.

The Zombies Dark Aether storyline was also really strong, and the gameplay was, in my opinion, the best since Black Ops 2. The maps were good, the gameplay didn't get too convoluted, and it was generally an enjoyable experience. Multiplayer on this game was also great, with gunplay feeling much more rewarding than MW and classic maps returning to the game. I spent hours playing BOCW's Ranked Mode, and if it was still live, I'd be tempted to go back.

My only real gripe with Black Ops Cold War is how strong the skill-based matchmaking felt in multiplayer, which made playing matches feel more like work than fun at times. Still, I have fond memories of this game, and it almost feels harsh to rank it third.

2. Black Ops

• Release year: 2010
• Platforms: PC, macOS, Xbox 360, PlayStation 3, Nintendo Switch, Nintendo DS
• Modes: Campaign, Multiplayer, Zombies

The first CoD game to boast the Black Ops title, Treyarch's 2010 is an almost flawless Call of Duty game. The campaign was the best in the entire franchise at the time, with an ending (which we won't spoil in case you haven't played it) that will blow your mind.

Multiplayer gameplay was also excellent, with weapons that were enjoyable and rewarding to use, while the maps were also widely excellent. Black Ops is the game that introduced Nuketown, one of CoD's most iconic maps that is recreated to this day, showing how influential this game really was.

No surprise, but Black Ops' Zombies mode is also brilliant, with unique maps that each posed different challenges, a solid storyline that weaved through every map, and great gameplay that added new guns like the Thunder and Wave Guns.

1. Black Ops 2

• Release year: 2012
• Platforms: PC, PlayStation 3, Xbox 360, Nintendo Wii U
• Modes: Campaign, Multiplayer, Zombies

Call of Duty: Black Ops 2 is the pinnacle of the franchise. It's not just the best Black Ops game, it's the best Call of Duty, period.

BO2 was the first campaign in the series to use branching storylines, with decisions you make affecting the ending you get. Better than that, the choices have real stakes and really invest you in the story. Treyarch went above and beyond in this campaign and hasn't been able to match it since.

Zombies in Black Ops 2 is good, not great, but still, a really fun experience that is boosted by its incredible gunplay and all-around gameplay. Mob, Origins, and Die Rise are all solid maps that each have their unique style too, helping to keep the mode fresh.

Black Ops 2 multiplayer, however, is where this game blows everything else out of the water. This game has arguably the best maps in the franchise, with remakes still popping up in CoD games to this day. On top of that, the guns feel so rewarding to use, the Pick 10 class system is still yearned for by players, and League Play is the standard to which all CoD Ranked Play modes are still held, and none have managed to better it yet.

A truly perfect Call of Duty game, and one that has yet to be matched in the 12 years since its release.

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The excitement around Fortnite's Star Wars event has hit high gear, but players jumping into the game to get involved are finding themselves locked out after being hit with "Matchmaking Error #1: You do not have permission to play."

Players who try to get into matches are being told that it "Looks like all the Battle Buses headed out are full. Give it another shot in a few minutes." Unfortunately, even if you leave it for a bit, trying again will see you hit with the same error.

What's causing Fortnite's "You do not have permission to play" error?

This frustrating bug seems to be coming from Epic's side, so there doesn't seem to be much that can be done at this point. It appears that the game is having issues with its servers, which are either overcrowded or simply not allowing anyone into matches.

Is there anything I can do to fix the error?

It seems unlikely that there's anything we can do on our end to solve this, but if you want to try some things, there are a few options:

• Restart the game: Always the first thing you should try, but some players on X have reported that this is helping.
• Restart your internet: This seems to be on Epic's side, but if you're desperate you could try to reset your internet on the off-chance it's actually a problem on your end.

Other than those, the sad answer is you'll just have to wait for Epic to get them back online.

Has Epic responded to this Fortnite error?

No, unfortunately, Epic have yet to address the issue, with nothing posted on their Fortnite Status account on X. We'll be sure to update this article if we hear from the developer.

If you've managed to make it into Fortnite, learn how to get the new Chewbacca skin, or read about the LEGO Fortnite Star Wars Quests.

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Star Wars Day is upon us, which means an epic crossover event is happening in Fortnite. While Han Solo has been in the game for years, his trusty companion Chewie has been noticeable by his absence. Finally, though, the legendary Wookie is here, and we know how to unlock Chewbacca in Fortnite.

With Star Wars taking over the game to celebrate May 4, both the Rebels and Empire are coming to not only Battle Royale, but LEGO Fortnite, Rocket Racing, and even Fortnite Festival. While all these additions are definitely welcome, for many, it's the cosmetics that they're looking forward to the most.

That's why plenty of Star Wars fans are so happy to see Chewbacca finally appear in the game. Arriving with his Wookie Bowcaster, players will be able to buy Chewie, but may be confused if they head to the Item Shop and discover he's not there.

How to unlock Chewbacca in Fortnite

To unlock Chewbacca in Fortnite, you'll need to purchase the Star Wars Rebel Adventure pass. This can be found at the top of your screen between the 'Play' and 'Locker' tabs. The Premium Track pass costs 1,400 V-Bucks, and instantly unlocks the Chewie skin.

Players will get two versions of Chewbacca: A regular version that can be used in Battle Royale and Fortnite Festival, and a LEGO Fortnite version exclusive to that mode.

The Rebel Adventure pass will also allow players to unlock Star Wars-themed LEGO Fortnite buildings by completing Quests, so you can turn your world into Tatooine.

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Fortnite's annual Star Wars Day event is here, but it's not just battle royale that's going to a galaxy far, far away. LEGO Fortnite is also getting some intergalactic goodies, including a special set of Star Wars-themed Quests for you to complete.

Before the release of new modes like LEGO Fortnite and Rocket Racing, crossovers were confined to Battle Royale. These days, these special events happen right across the game, and give players new ways to get involved, like building a Rebel Base in your world.

With Star Wars being one of Fortnite's biggest collaborators, it's no surprise that they went hard on this event, and LEGO Fortnite is getting a special set of challenges to help you celebrate May 4. Here are all the LEGO Fortnite Star Wars Quests.

Every LEGO Fortnite Star Wars Quests

There are four different groups of Star Wars Quests, which we have listed below:

Try Rebel Adventure

• Collect Macrobinoculars from Rebel Captain
• Build a Rebel Workbench
• Talk to Rebel Wookiee Rancher Grrraaalf
• Eliminate Imperials
• Equip a Lightsaber
• Talk to Rebel Mon Calamari Chef Ackzat

Survival Milestone Quests

• Stage One of 20: Complete a Random Encounter
• Stage One of 20: Eat Any Food
• Stage One of 20: Eliminate Imperials
• Stage One of 20: Farm Anything from a Garden Plot
• Stage One of 20: Place or Destroy Pieces

Survival Weekly

Week One

• Build a Rebel Guided Build
• Build a Vehicle Guided Build
• Collect Plastoids
• Eliminate Stormtroopers
• Emote with Rebel Protocol Droid C-43S or C-6JR using a Dance Emote

Sandbox Weekly

• Defeat Stormtroopers with a Lightsaber
• Visit crashed Star Destroyer
• Complete Five Builds in a Dry Valley cave

With plenty of challenges to complete, you won't run out of Star Wars-related Quests in LEGO Fortnite! Now, may the force be with you!

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The BAL-27 assault rifle was added to Warzone and MW3 on May 1, but just hours after it was introduced, it received a significant nerf that decreased its damage across the board.

The BAL-27 is the big weapon addition in Season 3 Reloaded, and will be instantly recognizable to those who played Advanced Warfare. When guns are added to Warzone and MW3, they generally shoot straight to the top of the meta, but that wasn't the case for the BAL-27, and we now know why.

Just hours after it was added the game, the BAL-27 was nerfed by 25%, as first discovered by dantheflipman on Reddit. I've since gone and checked myself and can confirm the new damage numbers.

The assault rifle's damage has been slashed, with output to the head, upper body, lower body, and upper legs all taking a big knock. If you want to compare the numbers, we've made a table below to show the effects of the nerf.

As you can see, the nerf is significant, instantly making the gun feel less powerful. This sentiment was shared by the community, with one Warzone player saying that they noticed "it felt so bad after [they] took a break and came back."

"It's definitely not worth using," wrote GilderonPaladin. "The recoil pattern made it iffy for me even before the nerf. I'm glad I already unlocked all the unique camos on it. Never using it again."

As a big fan of Advanced Warfare (really, I could write an essay about how good it is,) I'm gutted to see the BAL-27 become unusable almost instantly, as it just doesn't compete in the current meta. It's definitely interesting to see the development team nerf a new gun so quickly, as it's nothing like anything we've ever really seen before.

Is it possible that it went live with the wrong damage stats? Or did they just make a quick call to reign it in? It seems we'll never really know, but I'm definitely sad it's happened.

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Are you looking to take your Modern Warfare 3 gameplay to the next level? Then you'll need Destructoid's ultimate guide to the best MW3 controller settings, including aim assist, aim responsive curves, FOV settings, and more.

There are lots of ways to improve your Call of Duty skills, whether it's practicing your aim in the firing range, or watching gameplay of better players to learn from them. If you're not using the best settings though, you'll always be at a disadvantage, and I don't want that for you.

That's why I've put together this guide to MW3's best controller settings. These are the exact settings that I use every time I boot up CoD, so you know that I've tested these out and believe they're top-tier.

Best MW3 Controller Settings: Inputs, aim assist, movement

Inputs

• Bumper Ping: Off
• Button Layout Preset: Tactical
• Flip L1/R1 with L2/R2: Off (Unless you play Claw, in which case, turn this on.)
• Stick Layout Preset: Default
• Controller Vibration: Off
• Trigger Effect: Off

Aiming

• Horizontal Stick Sensitivity: 5
• Vertical Stick Sensitivity: 5
• ADS Sensitivity Multiplier: 0.90
• Sensitivity Multiplier
  • Ground Vehicles: 1.00
  • Tablet: 1.00

• Verticle Aim Axis
  • On foot: Standard
  • Ground Vehicles: Standard

• Tac-Stance Sensitivity Multiplier: 0.90
• Aim Response Curve Type: Dynamic
• ADS Sensitivity Multiplier: 0.90
• ADS Sensitivity Transition Timing: Instant
• Custom Sensitivity Per Zoom: Off

Aim Assist

• Target Aim Assist: On
• Aim Assist Type: Black Ops

Motion Sensor Aiming

• Motion Sensor Behavior: Off

Gameplay

Movement

• Automatic Sprint: Off
• Sprint/Tactical Sprint Behavior: Toggle
• Auto Move Forward: Off
• Tactical Spring Behavior: Double Tap
• Grounded Mantle: On
• Automatic Airborne Mantle: Partial
• Automatic Ground Mantle: Off
• Invert Slide/Dive Behavior: Standard
• Plunging Underwater: Trigger
• Sprinting Door Bash: On
• Ledge Climb Behavior: Hold

Combat

• Aim Down Sight Behavior: Hold
• Change Zoom Shared Input: Off
• Equipment Behavior: Hold
• Weapon Mount Activation: ADS & Melee
• Weapon Mount Exit Delay: Medium
• Tactical Stance Activation: ADS & Melee
• Tactical Stance Behavior: On Toggle
• Interact/Reload Behavior: Tap to Reload
• Armor Plate Behavior: Apply All
• ADS Stick Swap: Off
• Backpack Control: Directional Buttons
• Depleted Ammo Weapon Switch: On
• Quick C4 Detonation: Grouped
• Manual Fire Behavior: Press

Vehicle

• Vehicle Camera Recenter: Short Delay
• Camera Initial Position: Free Look
• Lean-Out Activation: Melee

Overlay

• Ping Wheel Delay: Moderate
• Double Tab Danger Ping Delay: Moderate
• Killstreak Wheel Behavior: Hold

MW3 Aim Assist types explained

There are four different Aim Assist types in Modern Warfare 3, although two are very similar. Below, I explain what each means.

• Default: Traditional aim slowdown near target used in Modern Warfare games.
• Precision: Strong aim slowdown that only kicks in when aiming closer to the target. Best for accurate players.
• Focusing: Strong aim slowdown that also kicks in when narrowly missing the target. Best for players new to analog aiming.
• Black Ops: Traditional aim slowdown near target used in Black Ops games.

I tried all four of these out when MW3 first dropped. Precision puts you at a disadvantage as your slowdown kicks in later than the rest, so I wouldn't advise using it. Conversely, Focusing's aim slowdown is way too strong, and I hated how it felt.

I recommend using Default or Black Ops. They feel pretty much identical, but I felt like I played better using Black Ops personally. Try them both out and see which one feels the best.

MW3 Aim Response Curve explained

On top of Aim Assist types, there are also response curves to consider. There are three in total:

• Standard: Simple power curve map from aim stick to aim rate.
• Linear: Aim stick maps directly to aim rate.
• Dynamic: Reverse S-curve mapping for fine aim rate control.

The only one I don't recommend is Linear, which I found difficult to use. Standard is solid for almost everyone, while Dynamic is probably the best due to the precision it can give you. If you do switch to it, be ready for some early pain though, as it took me about a week before I was comfortable with it.

Best MW3 FOV settings

As for FOV, I recommend you stick to 100 as your Field of View. This lets you see a good portion of your surroundings, without zooming out too far and getting that weird feeling of everything around you looking skewed.

In the end, though, it's all personal preference, so try anywhere from 95 to 115 and see which one feels the best for you.

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