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Call of Duty MW2 & Warzone 2 Tempus Torrent Loadout Guide

Posted on March 16, 2023November 19, 2025 by Samam Hasan

The Tempus Torrent is the only weapon that was added during Season 2 Reloaded of Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 and Warzone 2.0. Being a marksman rifle with a high fire rate and damage, it’s a formidable weapon to use in any combat situation. It can be made even better with certain attachments and perks. So, here is the best loadout for the Tempus Torrent in MW2 and Warzone 2.

Best Tempus Torrent Loadout in MW2: Attachments, Perks, and Class Setup

Barrel: 14’’ Chroma LRS
Laser: FSS Ole-V Laser
Optic: XTEN Angel-40
Stock: Ravage-8
Underbarrel: VX Pineapple
Perk Package:
Base Perks: Scavenger and Overkill
Bonus Perk: Fast Hands
Ultimate Perk: Ghost
Lethal: Frag Grenade
Tactical: Flash Grenade

For the MW2 loadout, we focused on improving the range and accuracy of this marksman rifle. The FSS Ole-V Laser and Ravage-8 Stock both improve the Aim Down Sight (ADS) speed of the rifle. The 14’’ Chroma LRS Barrel improves the range and bullet velocity as well as providing much-needed sound suppression. The VX Pineapple improves fire accuracy and recoil control from the hip. Finally, the XTEN Angel-40 is chosen as the optic here as it has the precision sight picture and indicates the target range.

The perk package for the Tempus Torrent includes Scavenger and Overkill as base perks. Scavenger will help in recovering additional ammo from dead enemies and Overkill will grant another primary weapon slot. The Chimera or the M4 is a reliable weapon for this slot. Fast Hands is the bonus perk that helps in switching and reloading weapons faster. Ghost is the ultimate perk that will keep you hidden under various enemy radars. The lethal and tactical options include the Frag and Flash Grenade, but they can be changed based on player preference.

Best Tempus Torrent Loadout in Warzone 2.0: Attachments, Perks, and Class Setup

Ammunition: 7.62 Incendiary
Barrel: 14’’ Chroma LRS
Laser: FSS Ole-V Laser
Optic: XTEN Angel-40
Stock: Ravage 8
Perk Package:
Base Perks: Overkill and Battle Hardened
Bonus Perk: Fast Hands
Ultimate Perk: Survivor
Lethal: Frag Grenade
Tactical: Flash Grenade

The Warzone 2.0 loadout is mainly about damage and accuracy which is why the 7.62 Incendiary is chosen here. It will provide some serious incendiary damage to enemies. Other than that all the attachments are the same from the MW2 loadout because they prove great in the Warzone as well.

For the perk package, we went with Overkill and Battle Hardened as base perks, Fast Hands as the bonus perk, and Survivor as the ultimate perk. Survivor is particularly useful here as it will grant you one self-revive when you are downed. The lethal and tactical options remain the same here from the MW2 loadout but as always, it is dependent on player preference.

Well, Well, Well, Mom Says She Can’t Pause Online Bridge Game

Posted on March 16, 2023 by Ella Gale

Isn’t it interesting where we’ve found ourselves, mother? It was not so long ago that our roles in the computer room were reversed. Me in the swivel chair, you standing under the taxidermied mountain goat in the corner.

And yet here we are, mother. I’ve been cooking for hours and your birthday risotto is on the table, getting colder by the minute. It would be easy for you to stand up from the chair and come to the dining room.

But…what’s that you say, mother?

You. Can’t. Pause. Your. Online. Bridge. Game?

Say it again, mother. Let those dulcet words ring in my ear.

It seems like only yesterday that I was in that chair myself, tanking Z’maja in the execute phase of veteran Cloudrest + 3 hardmode, when you called from the kitchen to say that dinner was ready. And I said nothing, because I was on voice chat and I thought my guild would make fun of me. And then you waved your hand in front of the computer and said that the enchilada casserole was going to get cold and could I please pause the game and finish it after dinner, and then we wiped and I got kicked out of my guild for not “being committed to difficult trials.”

Do you remember it, mother?

DO YOU REMEMBER?

Isn’t it funny, life’s little ironies?

Because here we are, and what’s that I hear? That you’re playing Bridge with real people online, and if you leave your partner @ecuadoran_goren in the middle of a “slam attempt,” he’ll have to forfeit and that wouldn’t be fair to him? That you’ll lose rank points?

Is that so, mother?

WILL @ecuadoran_goren HAVE TO FORFEIT, JUST AS YOU WERE ABOUT TO MAKE YOUR SEVENTH TRICK?

I’m too disappointed to make a joke about whatever a slam attempt is.

The choice is yours to make.

I’ll be in the dining room eating cold risotto.

Think if You Were in Midgar, You’d Help Save the World? Be Realistic. Play the New PowerWash Simulator DLC

Posted on March 16, 2023 by Parker Johnson

Look, RPGs are great. Roleplaying and building up your stats in various categories is almost always a recipe for a successful game. Hell, Final Fantasy has built an entire franchise out of it, with Final Fantasy 7 being one of the most popular iterations. But, it’s time we revisit the world of FF7 a bit more realistically.

Let’s just rip the band-aid off now: you wouldn’t be the hero of Midgar. You wouldn’t even manage to be an optional party member of the team that saves the world. You, at absolute best, would be the underpaid guy working at Shinra, cleaning all of their shit. Luckily, you can live out this (far more feasible) fantasy in the new PowerWash Simulator DLC.

In the PowerWash Simulator Midgar Special Pack, you get access to five new levels set in Midgar (there’s also five for Tomb Raider, if that’s your jam). The Midgar levels include Shinra vehicles, weapons, and even Tifa’s bar, Seventh Heaven. They don’t look Final Fantasy 7 Remake-tier good, but are faithful recreations of locations that will be familiar to many gamers.

The gameplay is pretty much the same as other PowerWash Simulator gameplay. Thing is dirty. Clean the thing. Get all of the dirt and grime off whatever thing you’re cleaning, and the job’s done. It might sound a bit boring, but there’s plenty of satisfaction to get from cleaning. It’s a great loop to wind down at the end of a long day.

There’s also a surprising amount of fan service in here. The locations and gear are all faithfully Instead of texts from generic NPCs, you get messages from Shinra employees like Heidegger, and party members like Tifa. Tifa will never look at you as more than a freelance employee, though. Don’t go and start thinking you have a chance with her.

Overall, whether you’re new to PowerWash Simulator or coming back after finishing the career mode, the Midgar Special Pack is worth your time. You should definitely check it out if:

You’re even a casual fan of Final Fantasy 7. You’ll probably enjoy getting to see these vehicles and equipment in a new light.
You want a game to wind down at the end of the day, or while watching a good comedy or catching up on a podcast.
You think you’re “just like Cloud FR.” It’s time to get a reality check.

You likely won’t get much value if:

You want great worldbuilding or character development. You’re powerwashing, I don’t know what to tell you.

PowerWash Simulator is available on all major platforms. It’s also available included with PC & Xbox Game Pass. The Midgar Special Pack itself is a free update as well; no additional purchase required! [lasso ref=”green-man-gaming-2″ id=”23043″ link_id=”3822″]

Diablo 4 Edition Comparison Guide: All Edition Contents

Posted on March 16, 2023 by Parker Johnson

Diablo 4 is releasing in a few short months, and since early Diablo 4 beta access requires a preorder (or participating in an incredibly weird promotion), many players are looking for an edition comparison to find which edition they should buy. There are three different editions to choose from, each with their own content and advantages in Diablo 4 and other Blizzard games. Here’s the content you can find in each edition of Diablo 4.

Diablo 4 Edition Comparison: Diablo 4 Pre-Order Guide

Each edition comes with its own set of bonuses, both for Diablo 4 and other games from the Diablo franchise, as well as other Blizzard games. The contents for the standard edition pre-order ($69.99) include:

Beta early access
Light Bearer Mount
Inarius Wings & Inarius Murloc Pet (for Diablo 3)
Amalgam of Rage Mount (for World of Warcraft)
Umber Winged Darkness Cosmetics Set (for Diablo Immortal)

The Digital Deluxe Edition ($89.99) includes everything in the Standard Edition pre-order, as well as:

Up to 4 Days Early Access to the full release of Diablo 4
Temptation Mount
Hellborn Carapace Mount Armor
Premium Seasonal Battle Pass

Finally, the priciest version of Diablo 4, the Ultimate Edition ($99.99), comes with everything listed above with one difference. Instead of the Premium Seasonal Battle Pass, you’ll get the Accelerated Seasonal Battle Pass. The only difference seems to be starting with an extra 20 tiers and an exclusive cosmetic.

So, which Diablo 4 edition should you buy? It really all comes down to how patient you are. The only big leg up that the Digital Deluxe Edition has over the Standard Edition is the 4 days early access to the game’s launch. If you want to pay the extra $20 to get the game 4 days earlier than everyone else, I’d say it’s worth the splurge. All the other content, though, is cosmetic, so think for a while about whether that really cool temptation mount is really worth spending the extra money on.

Still need the lowdown on that beta? Check out our guide to the dates and times of Diablo 4‘s beta.

Diablo 4 Beta Guide: When Can You Download the Diablo 4 Beta?

Posted on March 16, 2023 by Tarun Sayal

The Diablo 4 Beta is quickly approaching, and Blizzard Entertainment has recently confirmed that they will be rolling it out in two different phases, leaving players to wonder when they can download the Diablo 4 beta. The first phase is Early Access, and those who have pre-purchased Diablo IV or participated in a quite odd promotion can participate. The second & final phase is the Open Beta, which will be available to everyone once the early access concludes. Luckily, players can pre-download the Diablo 4 Beta files so that they can hop into the testing right away.

Diablo 4 Beta Download: Early Access and Open Beta Release Times

Diablo 4‘s Early Access beta (first phase) download starts Wednesday, March 15, at 9 a.m. PDT. At the same time, the early download for Open Beta begins a week after the previous phase, i.e., Wednesday, March 22, at 9 a.m. PDT.

Open Beta and Early Access Weekends Duration:

Early Access to the Open Beta begins March 17 at 9 a.m. PDT and concludes March 20 at 12 p.m. PDT.
The Open Beta begins March 24 at 9 a.m. PDT and concludes March 27 at 12 p.m. PDT.

Please note: Players who have already downloaded for Early Access do not need to download again for Open Beta.

There are two ways to gain entry to the Early Access beta of Diablo 4. If you have pre-ordered the game, you will automatically receive access when the beta begins.

Alternatively, if you have obtained an Early Access code through the fried chicken sandwiches promotion, you will need to visit the Diablo 4 beta website, log into your Battle.net account (or create one), enter your code, and select your preferred gaming platform. After clicking “Redeem,” you will either receive a code to download the Beta for a console or be able to download the game for PC during pre-loading.

Diablo 4 Beta: Minimum Requirements for PC

You can run the Diablo IV Open Beta at 1080p native resolution / 720p render resolution, low graphics settings, and 30 fps if you have a PC with the following specs.

Operating System: 64-bit Windows 10
Processor: Intel Core i5-2500K or AMD FX-8100
Memory: 8 GB RAM
Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 660 or AMD Radeon R9 280
DirectX: Version 12
Storage: SSD with 45 GB available space
Internet: Broadband Connection

Recommended Requirements for PC

If you have a PC with the following specs, you can run the Diablo IV Beta at 1080p resolution, medium graphics settings, and 60fps.

Operating System: 64-bit Windows 10
Processor: Intel Core i5-4670K or AMD R3-1300X
Memory: 16 GB RAM
Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 970 or AMD Radeon RX 470
DirectX: Version 12
Storage: SSD with 45 GB available space
Internet: Broadband Connection

Looking for something to play while you wait for the beta? Check out our picks for the best Nintendo Switch RPGs to play while you wait!

“But Who Should We Cast as the Upsetting Weirdo?” Muse Movie Executives as Jared Leto Inexplicably Appears in Puff of Smoke

Posted on March 16, 2023 by Camden Brazile

LOS ANGELES — Upon struggling to cast an upsetting weirdo character in an upcoming drama film, Warner Bros. film executives reportedly were aghast after Jared Leto suddenly appeared in a puff of smoke.

“We couldn’t find an actor to play this strange freak character in the script, when suddenly purple smoke started billowing up from the floor and Jared Leto grandly stepped out from the fog, as if he was summoned,” said casting director Jane Frincely. “He posed and gestured in silence, displaying his upsetting physical form before us until we reluctantly agreed he could play the maniacal character we were unable to cast.”

The director of the film Reynolds Lean claimed that he had no choice but to eventually let Leto into the cast.

“I did not want to audition Mr. Leto, as I have been unhappy with past performances and set behavior of his, but he just mysteriously showed up in the room,” Lean said. “I begged and pleaded with the studio not to hire him, after Jared kept somehow appearing on site, lurking on the set despite several people being hired to keep him out, it seemed easier to just let him be in the film.”

Leto later confirmed the alleged story as being true.

“Yes, ‘tis true. Whenever a casting agent needs a thin little oddity I shall be there post haste,” Leto said. “Whether an Oscar bait drama or a cash grab franchise film, I will always show up in whatever movie you’re watching as an ugly, horrible little monster man. Lead role? Supporting? One scene cameo? It matters not to me. I simply need to put on crazy makeup and absurd prosthetics and give the most embarrassing, over-the-top performance you’ve ever laid eyes on. Audiences won’t like it. Critics won’t like it. My fellow castmates will have terrible anecdotes to say about me. But nevertheless, I’ll be there next year with another gross, spindly boy for you to devour.”

At press time, sources reported that Jared Leto had again mysteriously appeared out of thin air when someone announced they were interested in joining a private island sex cult.

The Last of Us Season 1’s Finale Is a Grim Reminder That Mushrooms Are Evil

Posted on March 15, 2023 by Ryan Fleishman

Now that The Last of Us season finale has aired, gamers and TV watchers can all agree that the core message of The Last of Us franchise is that mushrooms are evil and make the world a worse place.

In The Last of Us, mutated cordyceps fungi are parasitic infections that make victims violent and aggressive, in a manner very similar to zombies. Every time I accidentally eat a mushroom in a poorly labeled shepherd’s pie, I want to punch a hole in the wall. However, who is to say that we aren’t currently being brainwashed by mushrooms in the real world?

I took a course on TikTok (pathetic, I know) over the summer and the class was merged with people studying fungi on a commune in upstate New York for some reason, and these mushroom people are possessed. They’re roaming the countryside, raiding our trash cans, and scouring mushrooms off the ground to further their evil ends.

And the worst part? Mushroom people inevitably grow their own mushrooms, likely due to fungi-based mental programming which forces them to spread more spores. The mutation that started The Last of Us is already halfway finished.

Apparently Joel had to make a “hard choice” at the end of The Last of Us’ season finale, but I just don’t agree. Joel can either sacrifice Ellie to create a vaccine that will fight off these horrible fungi, or he can subject Ellie to a lifetime of torment where every day she has to deal with legions of cordyceps-ridden abominations. Sounds like an easy choice to me!

If anything, Joel is a hero. Every person he kills is one less poor sap who has to live with the fungal freaks for the rest of their lives.

Listen, I’m going to level with you. I never watched The Last of Us. I never even played The Last of Us video games. My understanding of the plot is exclusively based on secondhand info from online discussions. And I don’t need to play the game, because I already know the moral of the story; mushrooms are disgusting and will cause the downfall of the human race.

Elon Musk Keeps Asking Tesla Engineers to Make Cars More Like ‘Twisted Metal’

Posted on March 15, 2023 by Jacob VanGundy

AUSTIN — Tesla CEO Elon Musk hopes to take the next model in a radical new direction, demanding his engineers develop a vehicle inspired by the car combat franchise Twisted Metal.

“I think the new models are going to really make people excited,” Musk said about the car, which engineers have reportedly not started work on. “Excited and terrified. You’ve seen how cool the cyber truck is, now imagine if it had flame throwers on the sides. Is Ford making that? I don’t think so. Of course, all of the munitions will be eco-friendly. People already say I’m a clown, but now it’s time to really become one!”

Despite Musk’s enthusiasm, not everyone at Tesla is as confident about the bold new direction.

“Elon told me to put a giant, flaming clown head on the new cyber trucks,” said one engineer, who asked to remain anonymous. “When I asked him why, he said he was a Sweet Tooth main, whatever that means. Then he asked if we could make a car that was just two giant wheels with slots for a man’s arms. So now we’re figuring out how that works.”

Some have raised ethical concerns about the militaristic nature of these changes, particularly given Tesla’s controversial self-driving AI technology.

“We had to teach the AI to play Twisted Metal 2 and the results were terrifying,” a former Tesla AI architect claimed. “The AI no longer saw other cars as traffic. It marked them as enemy combatants and tried to destroy them by any means necessary. The worst part is, the AI was really good at killing people. Way better than it’s ever been at driving. I don’t think humanity will survive if these things are unleashed. We’re all doomed! Doomed!”

When confronted with employee concerns, Elon Musk laughed maniacally and asked to be called Calypso.

Movie With Epilepsy and Gunshot Warning Must Be Sick as Hell

Posted on March 15, 2023 by Camden Brazile

ST. LOUIS — Patrons of a local Regal Cinemas reportedly got excited when noticing the movie they were going to see had an epilepsy and gunshot warning, meaning it would likely be sick as Hell.

“There’s flashing lights and firearms in this bitch? This is gonna go so hard,” said moviegoer Eric Robertson. “Don’t tell me, they have some graphic imagery and mature themes? Fuck yes. I’m so pumped. This little taped-up warning says that those with photosensitive epilepsy may be made uncomfortable so you already know this shit is going to pop the fuck off. Now, I don’t have epilepsy as far as I know, so this movie is going to be right up my alley. I feel bad for anyone who can’t enjoy the loud noises and rapid colors that this film is apparently bringing to the table. One ticket please!”

Theater attendees with epilepsy lamented their inability to see such an awesome movie.

“Damn, that movie sounds so cool, the way they’re warning me about its content almost sounds like they’re rubbing it in,” epileptic Ryan Fledgely said. “I didn’t even want to see that movie until they told me that the vascular malformation in my brain can’t handle it. It’s honestly a pretty good advertising campaign for a movie, saying that anyone with a brain tumor would explode if they saw it. I bet it’s so crazy when all the guns and random strobe lights start going off at the same time. Now I’m forced to just see this lame movie that had a ‘mild peril’ warning. Not even above average peril. God damn it. I hope there’s at least some crude humor.”

At press time, sources noted that the film’s cultural stock reportedly skyrocketed further after viewing it sent three children to the hospital.

Depressed Fire Emblem Character Doesn’t Have Enough Movement to Get Out of Bed Today

Posted on March 15, 2023 by Kyle Duggan

GARREG MACH MONASTERY — Sources inside the Garreg Mach Monastery’s Officers Academy have confirmed that mercenary-turned-teacher Byleth has not left his bedroom for several days due to what he is calling poor use of action economy.

“I just can’t seem to get out of bed,” said Byleth, who appeared to be staring through the book in his hands. “I must have used my action to read this book before I moved. Or maybe that edible I took counted as healing. Either way, I don’t have any movement left, and it’s all because I’m a worthless moron who is always making stupid mistakes like this. I’m useless. I long for permadeath.”

Some students at the monastery expressed concern for the teacher, saying that they considered him a close friend.

“I really miss him. It’s like he spent so much time and effort building up our relationship and then just vanished,” said Edelgard, leader of the Black Eagles student house. “For weeks, he was showering me with my favorite gifts — carnations, board games, teddy bears wearing suits of armor — you name it, he gave it to me. He even spent hours looking for my favorite white glove after I mentioned I had lost it. After all of that effort to get into my good graces, it’s strange that he’s just holed up in his bedroom all the time. Also, he hasn’t taught any classes all week, which is kind of the reason he’s here in the first place.”

Fellow Officers Academy staff were also worried and confused by Byleth’s sudden reclusiveness.

“The timing couldn’t be worse,” said Seteth, who refused to give his age. “I really need his help with a matter regarding the Western Church on the Rhodos Coast. My, um, sister Flayn is insisting on joining me, and I require a capable fighter to look after her and keep her safe so that I may focus on the battle. I was hoping that Byleth would be able to assist me with this. We have become close recently, and I was going to use this as an opportunity to reveal my deepest, darkest secret. I suppose whatever he is dealing with must be important, as well.”

At press time, a servant reported that, while Byleth had still not moved, he had entered battle with his own inner demons.