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Howdy, digital desperados! Scotty McG here, your trusty sidekick in the wild, wild west of the gaming world. Today, we’re saddling up for a showdown at the not-so-okay corral of Showtime, a map in xDefiant that’s as wild as a cowboy on payday.

Welcome to the Wild West

Showtime, an original map from XDefiant, is a hoot and a half. It’s set on a film studio lot, complete with a set built for a Western, and prop areas where you can find aliens, dinosaurs, and… well, let’s just say it’s not your average spaghetti western.

The main street is a dangerous, exposed place to be, especially as second-floor catwalks ring parts of the set. It’s like High Noon and Jurassic Park had a baby, and then that baby decided to go to Mars.

Strategy, Partner

Now, you might think that charging down main street with guns blazing is a good idea. And you’d be right… if your goal is to get shot. But if you want to win, you need to use your noggin.

First off, learn the map. Know where the bottlenecks are, the positions on higher ground, the hiding spots, and key areas. This isn’t just a game of who has the biggest gun (though that does help), it’s a game of strategy.

Secondly, remember that Showtime is a map that favours the bold. Those long sightlines are great for snipers, but they’re also a death sentence if you’re not careful. Use the buildings for cover and always be on the move.

Finally, don’t forget to have fun. After all, it’s just a game. Unless you’re a professional esports player, in which case, it’s a very serious game and you should probably be practicing instead of reading this blog.

So, there you have it, folks. A brief guide to surviving Showtime. Now, go forth and conquer. And remember, in the words of the great Sun Tzu, “In the midst of chaos, there is also opportunity.” Or was that my old football coach? Ah, well, it’s good advice either way.