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{"meta":{"keywords":"knockout, city, ea, pre-built, gaming, computer","description":"In a market that seems somewhat dependent on the s…ent pop up that is actually gaining some traction"},"active":true,"show_in_home":true,"show_as_recent":false,"show_as_popular":false,"_id":"60eed7ed5fe38aa7d0692267","aid":"knockout-city","big_image_path":"knockout-city-big.jpg","date":"07/14/2021","elements":[{"content":"<p><br data-mce-bogus='1'></p><p><br data-mce-bogus='1'></p><p><br data-mce-bogus='1'></p><p>In a market that seems somewhat dependent on the same three or four game formats, it’s always refreshing to see something different pop up that is actually gaining some traction.</p><p><br></p><p><br data-mce-bogus='1'></p><p>Whether you are already familiar with <em>Knockout City</em> or are already a dedicated dodgebrawler simply looking for information about the upcoming roadmap, we have you covered. We will also dive into the technical side of this game and make our recommendations on a powerful <strong>small tower PC</strong> you might want to pick up if you really want to stay competitive.</p><h2><br data-mce-bogus='1'></h2><h2><br data-mce-bogus='1'></h2><h2>What is <em>Knockout City</em>?</h2><p><br data-mce-bogus='1'></p><p>This isn’t your typical multiplayer game. Though the game sports familiar third-person controls and gameplay mechanics, its similarities with most other titles stops there.</p><p><br></p><p><em><br data-mce-bogus='1'></em></p><p><em>Knockout City</em> is essentially an online multiplayer dodgeball experience. It’s neither battle royale nor a traditional team based shooter. Instead, this game takes some of the familiar aspects of dodgeball and reimagines them in an attractively stylized format.</p><p><br></p><p><br data-mce-bogus='1'></p><p>Featuring 3v3 and 4v4 player modes, and features cross-play functionality with all of the popular consoles. This makes <em>Knockout City</em> a great game to play with friends, as it doesn’t really matter whether or not they have a gaming PC. However, as we will go into more detail about below, it might be worth experiencing the game on a high-performance gaming PC, as like most multiplayer games, you want to be able to get as many frames as possible in order to go head to head with the competition.</p><p><br></p><p><em><br data-mce-bogus='1'></em></p><p><em>Knockout City</em> isn’t just a dodgeball game, however, as this would not be anything to write home about. What makes this game stand out is its vibrant and complex maps and array of interesting game mechanics.</p><p><br></p><p><br data-mce-bogus='1'></p><p>For instance, there are different types of balls, each with its own effect. One of the more popular options is the Bomb Ball, which works about how you would imagine. In essence, the game plays like a strategic multiplayer shooter, where players have to work together as a team to outmaneuver the opponents. This is an interesting prospect within the scope of <em>Knockout City</em>, however, as players can catch balls that are thrown to them, pass balls to teammates waiting in the wings, and pull off some pretty fancy tactics.</p><p><br></p><p><br data-mce-bogus='1'></p><p>These special mechanics make this title one part multiplayer shooter, one part sports game, one part action game. It plays intuitively and while it is relatively easy to pick up and play in order to have fun with friends, there is immense room for developing your skills and playing at a high level. This is part of what has made the game so popular, as it has something for everyone. Casuals can pick it up and play it, and have a full experience, but the unique and strategic mechanics make it a great choice for gamers who want to test their skills in a team based setting but are sick to death of the same old shooters.</p><p><br></p><p><br data-mce-bogus='1'></p><p>One of the more interesting features is the fact that any players can actually roll up into a ball and be scooped up by teammates and used as a projectile. When you think how this diverges from the combat in classic multiplayer shooters and how much room it leaves to develop skill-based tactics, it’s easy to see why this dodgeball game took off in a relatively short amount of time.</p><h2><br data-mce-bogus='1'></h2><h2><br data-mce-bogus='1'></h2><h2>Does The Game Have a Learning Curve?</h2><p><br data-mce-bogus='1'></p><p>At its heart, this is a casual kind of game that definitely doesn’t take itself too seriously. It almost has early <em>Fortnite</em> vibes, at least in the sense that it offers a high skill ceiling that no one really has seen the top of yet. That is because the game is brand new and hasn’t even established a definitive meta yet. Its affordability and cross-play compatibility also means that it is accessible to as many gamers as possible, which makes for dynamic games with players of a wide variety of skill levels.</p><p><br></p><p><br data-mce-bogus='1'></p><p>While it doesn’t have a learning curve per se, you’re definitely going to need to spend hours practicing with your team to learn all of the different techniques and strategies that are being used in competitive play. And yes, there is a vibrant competitive scene for <em>Knockout City</em>, with leagues forming and tournaments already underway. While the meta is still evolving and new content is about to get released, the sooner you jump in and start practicing, the better.</p><h2><br data-mce-bogus='1'></h2><h2><br data-mce-bogus='1'></h2><h2>A New Season is on its Way</h2><p><br data-mce-bogus='1'></p><p>It was recently announced on the <a rel='noopener noreferrer nofollow' href='https://www.ea.com/games/knockout-city/news/knockout-city-chronicle-06-28-21?isLocalized=true' data-mce-href='https://www.ea.com/games/knockout-city/news/knockout-city-chronicle-06-28-21?isLocalized=true'>official blog for </a><a rel='noopener noreferrer nofollow' href='https://www.ea.com/games/knockout-city/news/knockout-city-chronicle-06-28-21?isLocalized=true' data-mce-href='https://www.ea.com/games/knockout-city/news/knockout-city-chronicle-06-28-21?isLocalized=true'><em>Knockout City</em></a>, that new content would be arriving soon. This includes a new map (something the player base has been clamoring for, as there are so few at present), a new ball type that may help shake up the gameplay, and special events, including the Heatwave Event that is already in process.</p><p><br></p><p><br data-mce-bogus='1'></p><p>It would appear that plenty of content is planned for the rest of 2021 based on the community roadmap that was released by developer Velan Studios this past week. This includes another new season slated to hit in the fall, and a potential Season 4 as we approach winter.</p><h2><br data-mce-bogus='1'></h2><h2><br data-mce-bogus='1'></h2><h2>What Kind of Gaming PC Do You Need For <em>Knockout City</em>?</h2><p><br data-mce-bogus='1'></p><p>Compared to many of the games coming out as of late, the minimum requirements for Knockout City on PC aren’t all that bad. While you are certainly going to need a solid graphics card and a respectable processor, you aren’t necessarily going to have to build a decked out custom gaming computer just to enjoy this novel game.</p><p><br data-mce-bogus='1'></p><p>However, the competitive scene in <em>Knockout City</em> is beginning to heat up and if you want a versatile computer with great specs that will allow you to play with smooth frame rates, you’re going to want to invest accordingly.</p><p><br data-mce-bogus='1'></p><p><br data-mce-bogus='1'></p><p><br data-mce-bogus='1'></p>","id":"p0","sort_index":0,"type":"paragraph"},{"alt":"clx gaming pc","content":"clx-gaming-pc.jpg","id":"img1","sort_index":1,"type":"image"},{"content":"<p><br data-mce-bogus='1'></p><p><br data-mce-bogus='1'></p><p>The <a rel='noopener noreferrer nofollow' href='https://www.clxgaming.com/gaming-pc/clx-scarab-small-form-factor-gaming-pc' data-mce-href='https://www.clxgaming.com/gaming-pc/clx-scarab-small-form-factor-gaming-pc'>CLX Scarab</a> is a great choice if you are thinking about a versatile small tower PC that not only packs a punch in the graphics department but can be easily carried to a friend’s house or to a locally hosted tournament. In terms of quality desktop computers that are also extremely portable, nothing comes close to what the Scarab has to offer.</p><p><br></p><p><br data-mce-bogus='1'></p><p>With powerful chipset options, Up to 64GB of memory, a closed loop cooling system and customizations available as well, this is the champion of mini PCs. An excellent choice if you want to dive into the <em>Knockout City</em> competitive scene with a computer you can easily carry around.</p><p><br></p><p><br data-mce-bogus='1'></p><p>Whether you are interested in the competitive implications of this exciting multiplayer game or simply want to kick back with friends and brawl long into the night, it’s worth investing in a reliable <strong>small tower PC</strong> that will meet your needs. 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