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Overwatch ‘Masquerade’ Comic Shows What Talon’s Been Up To, Teases New Skins

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 It’s been awhile since the Overwatch creative team gave us a look at the plans of Talon. The last bit we saw was the botched Volskaya job, and the newest comic, Masquerade, picks up soon after. Doomfist has escaped prison and gets himself caught up on recent events with Reaper.

The comic’s story is fairly simple: Doomfist heads to Monaco with Widowmaker and Sombra to meet with an Omnic in a casino. The Omnic, Maximilien, is an influential member of Talon and reminds Doomfist a lot of people were happy to see him imprisoned. One of those people, Vialli (who ordered the assassination of Katya Volskaya) sends men to kill Doomfist. Easily defeating Vialli’s cronies, they head to Venice. Donning traditional masquerade clothing (which looks certifiably badass), Widowmaker, Reaper, and Sombra clear out Vialli’s hideout while Doomifst confronts him on the roof. Obviously, Vialli gets thrown off.

While not much happened story-wise, we did get a bunch of little background information on the inner workings of Talon. As we found out in the Doomfist reveal, Talon is lead by a sort of roundtable committee. Four of those leaders, we know now, are Doomfist, Reaper, Vialli, and Maximilien. Looking at one of the last panels, it seems like there are six other leaders, making nine in total (now that Vialii is dead):

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New faces in Talon’s leadership…

The roundtable was apparently divided, as Doomfist disagreed with Vialli’s call to assassinate Volskaya, leading him to commend Sombra for her “ambition.” We find out that Sombra’s new secret friend in Katya isn’t so secret, as Reaper has been keeping tabs on her.

The main difference between Vialli and Doomfist is money, Vialli using Talon to create a profit, Doomfist to create a stronger world (according to Jeff Kaplan). Volskaya was in the way of their profits, but “she’ll keep the fight going,” leading the world deeper into war. The confrontation between Vialli and Doomfist leads to a wildly interesting line: “We aren’t criminals, satisfied by wealth and power. We know better.” Doomfist may have a warped idea of ‘better,’ but he now seems firmly in control of Talon, and he’s ready to start a war.

Aside from the story, the skins teased were awesome. Each Talon operative got their own Masquerade skin, Doomfist in royal purple and yellow and reaper in flowing reds and skull faced:

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Sombra in a court jester-esque outfit, akin to Junkrat’s legendary skin:

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We got a peek of Widowmaker’s skin on the cover, which looks similar to her ‘Odile’ and ‘Odette’ skins:

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We also can’t ignore Talon’s formal wear:

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The Doomfist patch is live in all regions next Thursday, so we’ll have to wait until then to see what skins we’ll be getting. Check out the newest comic, Masquerade (and catch up on the others), here!

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

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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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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.

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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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.

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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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