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Blizzard Reveals New Overwatch Map “Junkertown”
Welcome to the apocalypse. Welcome to Junkertown. Blizzard revealed a brand new Overwatch map today at Gamescom, the post-apocalyptic home of Junkrat and Roadhog: Junkertown. An announcement video was released alongside a new cinematic starring the crime duo.
In the cinematic, the two are kicked out after stealing from the queen, blowing up her house, and “the beat down at the bar.” Following a Cowboy Bebop-style opening, Junkrat hatches a plan to win back the Queen’s good graces with a “glorious blinged-out boom trolley” filled with treasure from their worldwide crime spree.
This is how the map will function as well: it is an Escort map, so the payload is located right outside the attacking team’s spawnroom. The trolley is escorted up to the gate of Junkertown for point A, taken through the streets of the Borderlands-esque town to get to point B, then to the Queen’s throne room to finish the map at point C. The second point seems to go through what the Queen describes as “The Scrapyard,” where the Junkers “blow off steam in…a massive gladiatorial arena whose combatants fight for glory, riches…and to survive.” This section features a few interesting high-ground and low-ground options, like a rotating platform above the cart for defenders to set up on, or underground gold stashes and pits of broken Omnics where players can cut through for flanks.
Design-wise, it doesn’t seem all that much different than Watchpoint: Gibraltar, Dorado, or Route 66. However, the map should provide a lot of interesting information when it comes to lore. What’s known about the map as of right now is it’s located in the remains of the destroyed “Omnium” which functioned as a sort of reservation for Omnics. Located in the Australian Outback, those that lived there did not like to see their home taken from them, so they fought back against the Omnics and turned the Outback into the irradiated wasteland it is now. The survivors of that war now live in Junkertown as the Junkers, under their Queen.
There is currently no date set for the release of the map, although it is sure to be live on the PTR within the next week.
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
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.
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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