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.
In the ongoing conflict against the Automaton invasion fleet, the Helldivers 2 players have successfully halted their advance. However, the situation has now reached a tiresome stalemate. Yet again, the machines refuse to take a break from their relentless pursuit of progress, with reports emerging of the Factory Striders being deployed in record-breaking quantities.
There have been reports of alleged machines that were supposedly encountered during Operation Swift Disassembly, which was just the beginning of a larger campaign. However, these accounts should be taken with a grain of salt, as they are unverified and seem to be more on the imaginative side. Factory Striders have gained a reputation as formidable weapons platforms that can produce more Automatons while enduring significant damage. If the machines are able to withstand such a relentless assault, it will be necessary to develop innovative strategies.
Factory Striders have made a resurgence on the Automaton front. These imposing, massive support dreadnoughts now threaten freedom and democracy throughout the galactic rim. pic.twitter.com/XRTPU7k71s
— HELLDIVERS™ 2 (@helldivers2) April 16, 2024
Have you come across groups of Factory Striders in Helldivers 2? Which strategies are proving to be the most effective in taking down these armored brutes? The Orbital Railcannon Strike will prove to be a valuable asset in the comments section below.
The recent release of Amazon’s adaptation of Fallout has ignited a renewed interest in the series and brought attention to the captivating alternate history that forms its foundation. Fans have expressed concern that the TV show’s events might be at odds with the plot of the Obsidian Entertainment video game New Vegas. Warning: Spoilers ahead for New Vegas and Amazon’s show!
Bethesda Game Studios director Todd Howard and Fallout TV executive producer Jonathan Nolan recently sat down with IGN to discuss the timeline. Howard was taken aback when showrunners Graham Wagner and Geneva Robertson-Dworet presented him with the surprising concept of obliterating Shady Sands, the bustling capital of the New California Republic, in the aftermath of the events in New Vegas. Howard eventually warmed up to the idea: “After discussing it, we realized that this could be a significant story moment that many things hinge upon.”
It seems that they had to make some tough decisions to ensure everything fell into place, but Howard emphasizes the importance of preserving the integrity of the Fallout timeline: “We take great care with the timeline. There seems to be some confusion in certain areas. However, all the events from the previous games, including New Vegas, did occur. We take great caution in that matter. We’re really pushing the limits here, but the explosions occur right after the events of New Vegas.
What are your thoughts on this? Is it up to par? Even though it may not have a significant impact on the overall quality of the games or show, it is comforting to know that those in charge are paying attention. We value your feedback and would love to hear your thoughts in the comments section below.
If you’ve been keeping up with the new Fallout show on Amazon Prime, chances are you’ve been relying on PS Plus Extra and PS Plus Premium to access and enjoy one of Bethesda’s legendary RPGs. We decided to bypass the highly acclaimed Fallout New Vegas and Fallout 3, opting instead to explore the vast landscapes of West Virginia in Fallout 76. Infamous for its initial reception, Todd Howard’s “Fallout with Friends” has evolved significantly over the past six years. However, does that imply the game is of high quality? Is it worth playing in 2024?
As we ventured out of Vault 76 for the very first time, we were determined to find the answers to those burning questions. Recalling our escapades on the Push Square YouTube channel, we encountered quest-giving NPCs—a feature that was surprisingly absent upon release—awe-inspiring bases built by fellow players—and an abundance of loot that could easily burden us 76 times over.
In the midst of the vast array of open-world online experiences, we found ourselves quite enthralled by the combination of 50s classics playing in the background as we obliterated the heads of ghouls. And to top it off, we were able to enjoy all of this with our friends. Exploring the wasteland in the company of a ragtag band of survivors adds a unique element to Fallout 76, setting it apart from other games in the series. However, does it manage to prevent us from uninstalling and transitioning to one of the mainline entries in the series? To discover more, be sure to watch the complete video!
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