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The Wall – Competitive Pokémon Guide

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The Wall will be one of the most important Pokémon on your team. Like with sweepers I recommend two walls, a physical wall, and a special wall. They need high defensive stats (hit points included) in order to be effective and they need typing that doesn’t have too many weaknesses.

A good example of bad typing breaking a defensive Pokémon is Avalugg, a Pokémon that despite it’s defensive stat of 184, just fails to be useful due to its ice typing. Ice is a type that is weak to fire, rock, fighting and steel. Which are all common attacking types. It also only resists ice. Meaning this Pokémon is a wall that isn’t actually very good at defending. Which is a shame because it really was an awesome design.

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A very popular wall combo is the Skarmory/Blissey (SkarmBliss) which in fourth generation battling was without a doubt the best defensive core. A sturdy steel and flying type with great defence, and the best special wall in the game made for an incredible duo, and switching back and forth between them as threats came in could be immensely frustrating for anyone who didn’t have a strong wall breaker or a Pokémon like Magnezone that could trap Skarmory with its Magnet Pull ability.

Another incredible wall is Chansey. Chansey is a Pokémon that remained completely viable even after it gained an evolution in Blissey. While it did get replaced by its evolution which had better stats, Chansey did gain something very special in Gen V with the introduction of Eviolite, an item which doubles the defences of non-evolved Pokémon. With Chansey’s astronomical hit point stat it doesn’t even need to invest any EVs into its hit points at all, you can just give it a maximum of 252 EVs in its defence and special defence, give it Eviolite and it’s even able to tank physical moves that its evolution can’t.

However when picking a wall, you must be weary of annoyers such as Sableye, who will happily use a move like taunt (which forces you to use damaging moves) to shut down a wall. If your Pokémon doesn’t have any offensive moves it will be rendered useless and have to switch out. So it’s always worth giving your wall an offensive move, especially as seeing Blissey use flamethrower will never, not be hilarious.

Aside from having good defensive stats, there are a lot of jobs a wall can do aside from just taking hits. Give your wall a recovery move to maximise its defensive capability and then read my next article about support Pokémon to see what more use you can make of it.

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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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