There’s always been a community of PC Gamer elitists that look down on dirty console peasants. Why pay for an under-powered console when you can get a customizable gaming PC with a la carte components you can upgrade at your leisure? Overwatch is available on PC, PlayStation 4, and Xbox One, and common sense would dictate that Blizzard spend a decent amount of effort making each section of their player base happy. In reality, it really seems like the only viable option for console players experiencing issues with trolls and griefers in Overwatch matches is to join the glorious PC master race. There’s no real option for PlayStation and Xbox One players to report toxic players, and one particularly egregious example was posted on Blizzard’s Overwatch forums earlier today.
User Emaias writes:
“Today I had the absolute pleasure of playing with a guy who literally came over Communications and said:
‘Hey guys, I only play if people pay me, either send me $5 on PayPal before the start of the match or I throw.’
Nobody took him seriously, and we went on. We quickly realized this guy was completely serious. He literally would run into the fights, but would just feed the enemy team. What is worse, was he insta-locked Ana as well. Obviously nobody was going to pay this guy, and we ended up getting destroyed.”
A logical solution to this issue would be to chalk the match up as a loss and report / block the player to avoid future issues, but on PlayStation 4, you can’t! The poster went on to explain his interaction with Blizzard customer support where he spoke to several customer service representatives (including a supervisor) who said that any issues with players would have to be handled by Sony as they have control over the PlayStation Network.
I suppose that makes sense, but when Emaias tried to talk to Sony about the issue he got a surprising answer: “Overwatch is a Blizzard game and complaints about the experience should be directed to the company.”
There’s obviously some sort of disconnect here and a horrible mismanagement of the community, which is surprising considering that I’ve generally not had issue with Blizzard’s customer support. Console releases are a new frontier for the developer, however, and maybe they didn’t totally think the situation through. If Blizzard can’t ban players and Sony won’t take action, are console gamers just doomed to deal with toxic players that even go as far as extortion?
A user on the forums pointed out that gamers can make multiple Overwatch accounts with one Playstation Network account, which would make one think that maybe Sony does have to take care of the issue after all. But why would Sony ban a Playstation Network account that’s been generating them money and accumulating purchases? It just doesn’t make sense.
It’s unclear as to who is at fault in this fiasco, but until we get a better sense of how Blizzard and Sony are going to interact when it comes to managing the Overwatch community, it might be better to buy the game for PC.
Gaming
Gran Turismo 7 Update 1.46 introduces an exciting addition to the roster of exclusive cars available in the PS5 and PS4 racing game
Gran Turismo 7 has just received an exciting update to version 1.46 on both PS5 and PS4. This latest update introduces a unique addition to the game: the Škoda Vision Gran Turismo, a car that you won’t come across in any other game. Škoda makes its debut in the franchise with a visionary study of a single-seater, all-electric racing concept car, designed exclusively for the Polyphony Digital racer.
Once you’ve downloaded update 1.46, you’ll have the opportunity to test drive not one but two additional cars: the AFEELA Prototype 2024 and the iconic Chevrolet Chevelle SS 454 Sport Coupe ’70. Get ready for an exhilarating ride! Watch as they take to the track in the video above.
Additionally, the update introduces a new menu for players to tackle in the GT Café. At Collector Level 38, players have the opportunity to delve into the fascinating world of Ferrari 12-cylinder engines, gaining knowledge and expanding their collection. In World Circuits, players can look forward to exciting new events such as the Japanese Clubman Cup 550, the American FR Challenge 550, and the Vision Gran Turismo Trophy. For all the avid fans of Photo Mode, there’s an exciting opportunity to explore the captivating city of San Diego in a brand new Scape.
What are your thoughts on the latest update for Gran Turismo 7? Feel free to leave your thoughts in the comments section.
Gaming
ReFantazio Takes a Different Approach to Romance, Setting Itself Apart from the Persona Games
Atlus’ highly anticipated RPG, Metaphor: ReFantazio, appears to incorporate familiar systems reminiscent of the developer’s acclaimed Persona series. The game features turn-based battles that heavily rely on exploiting enemy weaknesses. Additionally, players have the ability to summon warrior spirits during combat. However, the most significant aspect of this game, which will be discussed in this article, is the bonding system. Through this system, players can spend time with important characters and gain deeper insights into their personalities and stories.
In contrast to the Persona games, the bonding system ends at that point. Unfortunately, players will be unable to pursue romantic relationships with their beloved waifus, which may come as a disappointment to those who have developed strong feelings for Hulkenberg, the party’s charismatic red-haired elven knight.
According to Siliconera, the absence of romance came up during a recent question and answer session. Atlus emphasized the continued opportunity to develop meaningful relationships with your allies while also introducing additional narratives through substories. In addition, familiarizing yourself with the supporting characters will grant you access to new archetypes, which serve as the game’s character classes.
In the Persona games, romance is not obligatory; rather, it serves as a means to customize your playthrough. However, it is quite unexpected that Metaphor has chosen not to pursue such a venture, considering the significant amount of discussion it typically generates!
Were you anticipating any romantic elements in Metaphor? If you’re not satisfied with your pre-order, feel free to share your thoughts in the comments section below.
Gaming
Shift Up unveils the intriguing details behind the physical packaging of Stellar Blade for the PS5
It appears that many
are eagerly anticipating the launch of the highly anticipated PS5 exclusive, Stellar Blade. Shift Up, the developer, has shared a lengthy video showcasing the “secrets” found in the physical box of the game for PS5. From what we can gather, these secrets include a reversible cover/dust jacket and a download code for cosmetic items.
We must clarify that while we do appreciate the variant cover, it may be more appealing than the game’s standard art. However, it is not something we would typically classify as a “secret.”. However, what’s interesting is that Shift Up has confirmed through the comments section that this will be the case in all regions. Additionally, the visually striking action RPG will remain uncensored worldwide.
「Stellar Blade」 Physical Package Secrets⚠️#StellarBlade #PS5 #Disc pic.twitter.com/WQSzKUSDQ4
— StellarBlade (@StellarBlade) April 22, 2024
It’s refreshing to witness a developer going the extra mile for physical collectors, and it’s evident that the developer is determined to leave a favorable mark in the console realm. Stellar Blade is set to make its highly anticipated debut this Friday, April 26th, exclusively on the PS5.
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