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How to Find the War Hammer in New World

Top GamesHow to find the War Hammer in New World, explained. / Photo courtesy of Amazon GamesFinding the War Hammer in New World is fairly simple, but every player will want to have one in their arsenal for the versatility of owning it. Although the weapons in New World largely come down to personal preference, there's no harm in having one of each just in case a moment arrives in which your weapon of choice doesn't quite cut it. Here's how to find a War Hammer.6.6 hours spent in the

How to Get the Ice Gauntlet in New World

Top GamesDo you want to add an Ice Gauntlet to your build in New World? Here's how to get one. / Amazon GamesDo you want to add an Ice Gauntlet to your build in New World? Here's how to get one.One weapon type unique to Amazon Games' MMO, New World, is the Ice Gauntlet. This piece of arcane artillery is, unsurprisingly, centered around the abilities of ice and snow. Players can use the Ice Gauntlet to freeze out the competition, summon frigid golems to aid them in battle or crush

How to claim a settlement in New World

When you first load into a New World server, you’ll realize that each of them will differ from each other when it comes to controlling the map. The Territory and Settlement system allows players to claim land and assert their dominance on the map. When a company, the clan equivalent of New World, claims a settlement, players will receive buffs or other minor bonuses which can help them while they’re out in the world. Settlements are pre-built landmarks, and they’ll be the first target of most companies. Once a settlement

Where to Sell Items in New World

Top GamesAmazon Games clearly wanted players to integrate and work together in its brand new MMO, New World—so much so, that it impacted how to sell items. / Amazon GamesAmazon Games clearly wanted players to integrate and work together in its brand new MMO, New World—so much so, that it impacted how to sell items.New World's economy is made entirely by players, for players, with individuals setting the prices and determining the supply and demand for certain items based on their willingness to collect and craft important items. While potentially

Activision Blizzard Agrees to $18M Settlement in Harassment Suit

Top GamesActivision Blizzard has agreed to an $18 million settlement in the EEOC lawsuit against it. / SOPA Images/Getty ImagesAs part of a settlement with the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, Activision Blizzard has agreed to establish an $18 million fund for employees who experienced harassment and discrimination at the company.The EEOC investigation of Activision Blizzard began in September of 2018, lasted three years and resulted in a suit filed Monday in California court. The settlement allows that claimants who have experienced "sexual harassment, pregnancy discrimination and/or related retaliations or constructive

Everything you need to know about Tracking and Skinning in New World

To start tracking and skinning in New World, players must grab their skinning knife, which is made up of one flint and one green wood. Each of these can be found on the ground and can be picked up without a tool. Head to a campfire or settlement to make your first logging axe. As you start skinning, you’ll level up your tracking and skinning skills. To make tracking and skinning go faster, you’ll want to upgrade your tools and increase your tracking and skinning level. How to make tracking and

Everything you need to know about mining in New World

To mine in New World, players must grab their mining pick, which is made up of one flint and one green wood. Each of these can be found on the ground and can be picked up without a tool. Head to a campfire or settlement to make your first logging axe. As you start mining, you’ll level up your mining skill. To make mining go faster, you’ll want to upgrade your tools and increase your mining level. How to make mining faster To make mining faster, there are a few

Splatoon 3 Release Date: When Will Splatoon 3 be Released?

Top GamesSplatoon fans are wondering when the next installation in the franchise, Splatoon 3, will be released. / NintendoSplatoon fans are wondering when the next installation in the franchise, Splatoon 3, will be released.Splatoon has made waves in Nintendo-based circles as a comical, colorful player versus player (PvP) experience based paintball-style “turf war” combat. Players can pair up with the Inklings and Octolings to follow unique stories and learn about characters on either side of the conflict. Splatoon 3 takes the story to the “Spatlands”—a parched desert populated by “battle-hardened”

Everything you need to know about logging in New World

To log in New World, players must grab their logging axe, which is made up of one flint and one green wood. Each of these can be found on the ground and can be picked up without a tool. Head to a campfire or settlement to make your first logging axe. As you start logging, you’ll level up your logging skill. To make logging go faster, you’ll want to upgrade your tools and increase your logging level. [embedded content] How to make logging faster To make logging faster, there are

How to level up quickly in New World

After an extended closed beta and a short open beta period, New World is finally here with a Sept. 28 release date. The big and ambitious MMO project from Amazon Studios sees its player base explore the mysterious world of Aeternum, form parties and companies, level up professions and weapon masteries, and even raise or lower property taxes. One of the primary differences between the first and second beta periods for New World was the increased leveling up rate. And by all indications, it seems like that’s carrying over to