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League of Legends: Bard, the new champion is now playable, here’s what he can do

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9 years ago

March 14, 2015

Developer Riot just launched a brand new champion for League of Legends and he’s quite a bit different than what players have grown accustomed to. Entitled Bard, the champion is also known as “the Wandering Caretaker” and his abilities make him best suited for the support role. Support is a role that many League of Legends (or indeed MOBA games in general) players often shy away from due to the fact that it comes with great responsibility and not a whole lot of power. Unsurprisingly, most players would prefer to be the ones who land the killing blow, but for those kind souls who are happy to babysit the carry, Riot has released the aforementioned new champion. Bard’s abilities are definitely pretty unique, so let’s take a quick look at what the Wandering Caretaker has to offer, shall we?

First off, his Q ability is a skill shot and pretty straightforward all things considered, although it does come with a little twist. The ability is called Cosmic Binding and it allows Bard to fire a a burst of energy in a straight line. The interesting thing about it is that it doesn’t stop once it hits an enemy, as it passes through and looks for an additional target. What’s more, if Cosmic Binding manages to hit a secondary target it stuns both enemies, or just stuns the first one if it passes through and hits a wall. Most League of Legends champions have some sort of targeted abilities like this, but the fact that Cosmic Binding can hit multiple enemies and doubles as a stun makes it a bit more special.

Moving on, Bard’s W ability is called Caretaker’s Shrine and it’s basically a summoned stationary item that can both heal and buff allies. Riot refers to the item as a health pack and explains that your team mates will be healed for a certain amount upon walking over the pack, while also gaining a temporary speed boost in the process. As for the enemy team, Bard’s opponents will be able to destroy the health pack if they stand on it for a moment, so make sure you keep them away from the item if at all possible. Alternatively, you can use the Caretaker’s Shrine as bait while you and your lane buddy hide in the bushes for an ambush. Caretaker’s Shrine works pretty well with a number of League of Legends champions, but Riot suggests that it’s particularly helpful if laning with Udyr since he can make great use of the temporary speed boost.

Next off, the latest addition to League of Legends is also able to create portals thanks to its R ability entitled Magical Journey. This spell allows Bard to summon a portal on a target wall, which can be extremely useful since the portal creates a tunnel to the other side. This essentially provides you and your team mates with a great way of bypassing obstacles and jumping into the heat of the battle more quickly. Since time is an extremely important asset in League of Legends, you should try not to waste any by going around walls whenever possible. However, there’s a bit of a downside to Magical Journey as well because your opponents will also be able to freely pass through the tunnel.

As for Bard’s ultimate ability, I hate to draw comparisons between League of Legends and Heroes of the Storm, but the ability is basically Zeratul’s Void Prison, albeit with a less spectacular visual effect. Specifically, Bard’s Tempered Fate ultimate creates a stasis field in a circular targeted area which renders everything and everyone inside it immobile and unable to attack. The ability is great for buying time or saving one of your team mates, but you unfortunately can’t use it to block an enemy and kill him because targets caught inside Tempered Fate are invulnerable. Bard’s ultimate must be used with care however, as the stasis field traps not only your enemies, but also your allies. On the bright side, Tempered Fate also works on turrets, minions, and monsters.

Finally, Bard also comes equipped with a Passive ability called Traveler’s Call. The passive features two different effects, the first of which goes by the name of Ancient Chimes and periodically spwans sacred chimes across the battlefield. Collecting one of the said chimes will grant Bard a temporary speed, experience, and mana boost. Doesn’t affect allies or enemies. The second effect allows Bard to attract “meeps”, small untargetable spirit that grant the new champion extra attack damage before disappearing. Each meep only grants a one time attack boost and Bard can have multiple around him, but their number and power only increases as the champion continue to gather chimes.

And that’s pretty much a wrap. If you want to learn more about Bard you should probably test him our for yourself, so fire up League of Legends and give him a go. Also, the hero spotlight below could also give you a bit more insight into what Bard is and what he can do.

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Helldivers 2 has quickly become one of Sony’s top-selling games in the US

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15 hours ago

May 2, 2024

Zach Riley

Helldivers 2 proved to be a surprising success, highlighting the unpredictable nature of the gaming industry. As per Circana analyst Mat Piscatella, it currently ranks as Sony’s seventh highest grossing game in the United States to date, trailing behind a trio of Spider-Man titles, a couple of God of War games, and Ghost of Tsushima. It’s only been on the market for less than three months and is not even being sold at full price.

According to Piscatella, a significant factor contributing to the game’s success is its release on PC. He mentioned that, based on Circana’s Player Engagement Tracker, the game has consistently ranked first in terms of active users on Steam in the US since its launch, including April. The release of Helldivers 2 on both PlayStation and PC has been an extraordinary triumph.

He stated that Helldivers 2 has already become the seventh highest-grossing Sony-published game in history. Without a PC, it would not currently be considered one of the top 20 games. While I’m emphasizing the success of the PC SKU, it’s important to note that I’m not disregarding the success of the PlayStation SKU. I just wanted to clarify that. This launch has proven to be incredibly successful.

Prior to the release of Helldivers 2, Sony made it clear that they would be launching their live service-style titles simultaneously on both the PS5 and PC. The success of this approach will undoubtedly strengthen their strategic vision. It will be intriguing to witness if the company reveals official sales figures in the near future, as the title appears to be one of the platform holder’s most successful sellers to date.

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The developer of Stellar Blade for the PS5 Expressing gratitude to the fans for their unwavering support amidst a recent controversy surrounding censorship

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15 hours ago

May 2, 2024

Zach Riley

Shift Up, the Korean developer, seems to be reconsidering its contentious alterations to the Stellar Blade outfit. In a message to fans, they have urged everyone to stay tuned for updates and expressed gratitude for the passionate feedback from players. For those who may not be aware, a petition gained significant attention over the weekend when gamers discovered changes made to a few of the game’s costumes through a day-one patch.

The launch day update includes a fantastic New Game + mode, but some players were disappointed by the changes made to protagonist Eve’s outfit. These alterations sparked debates about censorship. Director Hyung-Tae Kim later clarified that this was the studio’s original vision, but he acknowledged that it may require further persuasion to win over users. Internal discussions were also underway to address any concerns.

Thanks to all our Stellar Blade fans for your passion & feedback. Stay tuned for updates🤍 pic.twitter.com/jCRzM4OQBS

— StellarBlade (@StellarBlade) May 1, 2024

There is no definitive confirmation regarding the reversal of the outfits, but considering the language used in the statement and the widespread controversy surrounding the alterations, it is highly likely that a future patch will restore the original costumes. If you want to get a sneak peek at all of Eve’s different outfits and learn how to unlock them, be sure to take a look at our comprehensive guide, All Outfits and How to Get Them.

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Will Stellar Blade be available for PC?

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2 days ago

April 30, 2024

Zach Riley

It’s quite possible. Fans all over the world are interested in Shift Up’s highly anticipated action-adventure game, Stellar Blade. With its captivating post-apocalyptic setting reminiscent of Nier and a compelling protagonist named Eve, it’s no wonder the game has generated such widespread attention.

The game consistently impresses with its stunning visuals and high-octane action, leaving players in awe with each new trailer.

Yet, just like other noteworthy second-party and third-party game releases, fans are pondering: Will Stellar Blade be available on PC?

In this article, we delve into the details to determine the platform availability of the highly anticipated title.

Will Stellar Blade be available on PC? Allow me to provide you with the answer.

Unfortunately, Stellar Blade will not be available on PC, at least not initially. Currently, the game is only available on PlayStation 5 starting on April 26, 2024.

Regrettably, it appears that there is no indication of a potential PC release for Stellar Blade in the future. In most cases, trailers for PlayStation timed-exclusive titles conclude with a disclaimer that specifies the duration of their exclusivity.

In the Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth launch trailer, it is explicitly stated that the game will only be accessible on other platforms starting on May 29, 2024.

Regrettably, when it comes to the stellar blade, there is no indication of such.

It’s important to note that Sony Entertainment Interactive published Stellar Blade, unlike Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth. This means that the chances of it being released on PC or other platforms in the near future are even slimmer.

However, it is worth noting that there is a chance the game might be released on PC in the future, given PlayStation’s track record of bringing their exclusive titles to the platform. However, it could be a while before this comes to fruition.

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