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Oh boy, here we go again. Time for the latest set of conspiracy theories on the latest Overwatch release. In a recent livestream, Jeff Kaplan announced that the team was working on new content to be released every month for the rest of the year. Some of the content mentioned was “core mode” maps for quick play and competitive. Quality of life issues like saving highlights were also talked about as well. But perhaps the most intriguing news was how he mentioned “some really cool hero news just on the horizon.” Sounds like some really basic PR speak doesn’t it? Well not so fast!

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On the official Blizzard Blog, Atlas News posted something intriguing. They announced details on the lunar base’s last transmission in the Overwatch world. The post included 3 paragraphs and six pictures of logs from the crew on the lunar base. It talks about how the base’s gorillas under gene therapy were put in confinement due to unruliness. How the crew started to face strange noises in the air ducts, a station emergency, and a missing specimen named “Hammond”. Does anybody else smell a conspiracy?

In the post, one of the lead scientists, Dr. Winston (the namesake for Winston the gorilla) says some of the gorillas are reacting negatively to the genetic therapy. Also, he puts the station under emergency when an airlock is malfunctioning. And in the last picture shows that the lunar base is still in operation under the rule of the space gorillas. After some data mining, users found unused audio logs for a lunar themed map as well. And the last picture shows a strangely symmetrical design with an observatory marked in red. This could be the map layout for the lunar colony. Maybe we’ll have a low gravity section?

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New Character?

As mentioned previously, Jeff Kaplan hinted at characters “on the Horizon” for Overwatch. Now, while it’s possible, it’s highly unlikely that they didn’t mean something with this. Blizzard loves making cheeky little hints about things in public appearances and the like. While a lot of people have been hoping for the oh-so popular character Doomfist to be released (hopefully voiced by Terry Crews), it doesn’t seem to be the case. The betting favorite right now, is the mysterious Specimen 8 named Hammond. There isn’t much known right now obviously. However, what is known is that it’s most likely a fellow gorilla under genetic therapy, and that it’s also smaller than the other gorillas.

So far Overwatch has released a new character for three of the four roles. Offense with Sombra, Tank with Orisa, and Support with Ana. Does this mean that the new character could be a defense character to keep things balanced? The long held belief has been that defense characters in Overwatch are largely ineffective due to several different reasons. Inconsistent damage, other characters doing the same job but better, etc.

No matter what though, the Overwatch team is certainly working on something that is out of this world… Yes that pun was completely necessary.

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Gran Turismo 7 Update 1.46 introduces an exciting addition to the roster of exclusive cars available in the PS5 and PS4 racing game

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Gran Turismo 7 has just received an exciting update to version 1.46 on both PS5 and PS4. This latest update introduces a unique addition to the game: the Škoda Vision Gran Turismo, a car that you won’t come across in any other game. Škoda makes its debut in the franchise with a visionary study of a single-seater, all-electric racing concept car, designed exclusively for the Polyphony Digital racer.

Once you’ve downloaded update 1.46, you’ll have the opportunity to test drive not one but two additional cars: the AFEELA Prototype 2024 and the iconic Chevrolet Chevelle SS 454 Sport Coupe ’70. Get ready for an exhilarating ride! Watch as they take to the track in the video above.

Additionally, the update introduces a new menu for players to tackle in the GT Café. At Collector Level 38, players have the opportunity to delve into the fascinating world of Ferrari 12-cylinder engines, gaining knowledge and expanding their collection. In World Circuits, players can look forward to exciting new events such as the Japanese Clubman Cup 550, the American FR Challenge 550, and the Vision Gran Turismo Trophy. For all the avid fans of Photo Mode, there’s an exciting opportunity to explore the captivating city of San Diego in a brand new Scape.

What are your thoughts on the latest update for Gran Turismo 7? Feel free to leave your thoughts in the comments section.

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ReFantazio Takes a Different Approach to Romance, Setting Itself Apart from the Persona Games

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Atlus’ highly anticipated RPG, Metaphor: ReFantazio, appears to incorporate familiar systems reminiscent of the developer’s acclaimed Persona series. The game features turn-based battles that heavily rely on exploiting enemy weaknesses. Additionally, players have the ability to summon warrior spirits during combat. However, the most significant aspect of this game, which will be discussed in this article, is the bonding system. Through this system, players can spend time with important characters and gain deeper insights into their personalities and stories.

In contrast to the Persona games, the bonding system ends at that point. Unfortunately, players will be unable to pursue romantic relationships with their beloved waifus, which may come as a disappointment to those who have developed strong feelings for Hulkenberg, the party’s charismatic red-haired elven knight.

According to Siliconera, the absence of romance came up during a recent question and answer session. Atlus emphasized the continued opportunity to develop meaningful relationships with your allies while also introducing additional narratives through substories. In addition, familiarizing yourself with the supporting characters will grant you access to new archetypes, which serve as the game’s character classes.

In the Persona games, romance is not obligatory; rather, it serves as a means to customize your playthrough. However, it is quite unexpected that Metaphor has chosen not to pursue such a venture, considering the significant amount of discussion it typically generates!

Were you anticipating any romantic elements in Metaphor? If you’re not satisfied with your pre-order, feel free to share your thoughts in the comments section below.

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Shift Up unveils the intriguing details behind the physical packaging of Stellar Blade for the PS5

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are eagerly anticipating the launch of the highly anticipated PS5 exclusive, Stellar Blade. Shift Up, the developer, has shared a lengthy video showcasing the “secrets” found in the physical box of the game for PS5. From what we can gather, these secrets include a reversible cover/dust jacket and a download code for cosmetic items.

We must clarify that while we do appreciate the variant cover, it may be more appealing than the game’s standard art. However, it is not something we would typically classify as a “secret.”. However, what’s interesting is that Shift Up has confirmed through the comments section that this will be the case in all regions. Additionally, the visually striking action RPG will remain uncensored worldwide.

It’s refreshing to witness a developer going the extra mile for physical collectors, and it’s evident that the developer is determined to leave a favorable mark in the console realm. Stellar Blade is set to make its highly anticipated debut this Friday, April 26th, exclusively on the PS5.

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