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ARMS’ Newest Character Misango Appears to Be a Poisonous Pugilist

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Nobody can say ARMS doesn’t have a diverse cast of characters, and Nintendo is constantly updating the game’s roster. In fact, the company recently announced that the next playable character coming to ARMS is the unique, if somewhat stereotyped, Misango (say that name ten times fast and I’ll guarantee you will say Missingno by accident at least once).

By all appearances, Misango is a mishmash of ancient Mayan, Aztec, and/or Incan cultures and reminds me of video game characters designed during the 90s, back when game developers used stereotypes to create memorable characters — there’s a reason we still love Guile and Soda Popinki, despite them being caricatures. Since Misango hails from the not-Amazon rainforest, he comes with three new fists that, judging by the purple ooze dripping from them, probably poison his enemies. The first fist is a green, chunky roboscorpion that can detach from Misango’s arms and launch themselves at opponents; the second one is a big, disgusting, pulsating pustule of purple putrification barely constrained by leather straps, and the final fist is a bird’s head (or maybe it’s a skull) that’s literally salivating with purple poisonous bubbles.

Not only does Misango come with these never-before-seen fists, but he has a unique ability that makes him a jack-of-all-trades. A weird floating wisp is by Misango’s side at all times and can attach to his face to create either a red bull, blue eagle, or yellow sun mask. Each mask gives Misango a unique buff, as the bull mask apparently prevents Misango from flinching. The eagle mask improves his jumping and dodging abilities, and the sun mask outright blocks attacks. If that’s not a broken ability, I don’t know what is.

ARMS‘ Misango looks like he is going to be a very tricky character to both use and fight. If I were to hazard a guess, I would say that if I’m right about his poisonous attacks and masks, he isn’t the kind of character who can finish off enemies quickly. My gut instinct says Misango is the kind of fighter who specializes in slowly whittling down enemies and winning by running down the clock rather than a knockout. Of course, that’s just what I gathered from the video, so we will have to wait until Nintendo provides a more informative video or updates ARMS with Misango to see if I’m right.

All you have to do to get my attention is talk about video games, technology, anime, and/or Dungeons & Dragons - also people in spandex fighting rubber suited monsters.

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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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