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Power of the Lens - Rise of the Photo Mode

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Written By Oliver Giles In-game photos captured by Oliver Giles & Ilia the Wanderer Being a student of the photographic arts and aspiring photographer myself, I believe that almost all forms of photography have merit. Be it full color or black and wite, shot on a DSLR or a mobile phone, as long as you achieve the desired result you’re methods and equipment are valid. When you combine my love of photography with my love of video games, you may start to see why I am overjoyed to see more and more games starting to include propper photo modes, specifically in the last five years or so. And I’m not talking about moving the camera around for simple screenshots here. No, this article will focus on several games from 2015 onward that have made attempts at creating an immersive, seamless, in-game photography experience. But which series succeed and which fail harder than the Dodgers in the playoffs? That’s what we’re here to dive into today. Near Perfection Forza Motorsport/Forza H...

HD Wallpapers

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  Looking for some non-typical wallpapers for some of your favorite games? Then you've come to the right place. From games like Assassins Creed and Forza Horizon all the way to mostly forgotten gems such as The Force Unleashed II , these in-game shots have been turned into the perfect background for your console on computer, many featuring enhanced quality and visuals. So go ahead and download away! Shots taken/edited by Oliver Giles Assassins Creed Valhalla (2020)  Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order (2019) Mass Effect: Legendary Edition (2021) Far Cry 6 (2021) Star Wars: The Force Unleashed II (2010) Forza Horizon 5 (2021) Red Dead Redemption 2 (2018) Forza Horizon 2 (2014) Feel free to comment on what games you'd like to see get this kind of wallpaper treatment here on True Gaming United, and stay tuned for a related mystery article coming soon.

Forza Horizon 5 - Missing Cars

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Forza Horizon 5 - Missing Cars By Oliver Giles All photos used come from the Forza Wiki Forza Horizon 5 has now officially launched and looks to be the best game in franchise history. The map is near perfect, featuring brilliant detail and ideal size, and the content is also excellent. However, with just over 530 cars at launch, the car list leaves a bit to be desired. Not only were some expected cars, such as the Bugatti Chiron SS, Renault Trezor, and the Lamborghini Sain, were noticeably absent, but several cars from previous entries in the franchise failed to make the cut as well. Here is a list of notable cars from previous Forza Horizon titles, primarily ones that appeared in Forza Horizon 4, that won't be returning in FH5 at launch. 2012 Aston Martin Vanquish V12  Horizon Games: Forza Horizon 2, Forza Horizon 3, Forza Horizon 4 2013 Bentley Continental GT Speed Horizon Games: Forza Horizon 2, Forza Horizon 3, Forza Horizon 4 Here we have a simple case of a fan favorite cat be...

MLB The Show 21 - Team Affinity: Tips & Tricks + Looking Ahead to Season 5

By Oliver Giles With MLB The Show 21's Team Affinity Season 4 now in the rearview mirror, the time seems right to address precisely what Team Affinity is, for both new players and old, as the system's functionality has changed significantly in this year's game. On top of tutorials on how to complete Team Affinity sessions in an efficient and fun manner, this article will also look ahead and discuss predictions for the upcoming Team Affinity season 5. MLB The Show's Team Affinity concept has appeared in the past few installments of the annual game franchise, each time looking a little different. However, the incarnation present in The Show 21 is by far the best version of the system we've seen so far. Instead of the slow, often dull, slog of completing team-based tasks and slowly moving up the TA reward path for each individual team, the new system offers a much more streamlined experience. Players are now tasked with completing moments, missions, and exchanges...