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Overwatch Winter Wonderland is back

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As you’d expect, the Overwatch Winter Wonderland event is back, dropping on December 12th.

In a developer update video, Overwatch daddy and game director Jeff Kaplan confirmed several exciting aspects of Winter Wonderland 2017.

As usual, legendary skins will make an appearance. Kaplan confirmed a ‘long-awaited Hanzo skin’ as well as a skin for both Junkrat and Roadhog, leaving players to speculate on the rest. A top comment on Reddit seems to think this might be the Hanzo skin in question:

Hanzo Winter Wonderland

I dig it.

Several maps will also get a Winter facelift, namely King’s Row, Hanamura and Black Forest. King’s Row and Hanamura you might remember from previous updates while Black Forest is completely new.

Snowball offensive will also make a return. This is a unique Arcade brawl where two teams of Mei’s battle it out. The difference is, each Mei only has one shot in the chamber and a hit is an instant kill. Ammo can be refilled at snow piles but leaves you very, very defenceless so it’s a game of timing and accuracy.

This year, Snowball Offensive will be available on Ecopoint and the new winterised Black Forest arena.

Finally, a completely new game mode will be Mei’s Yeti Hunt – an asymmetrical 1 v 5 boss fight. Essentially, it boils down to 5 Mei players taking on resident big lad Winston, who also happens to be player controlled. Winston has to collect powerups around the map that award him primal rage and pick off the Mei’s that are mercilessly hunting him down. In Mei’s Yeti Hunt, each Mei will also have a special ice trap ability alongside her usual repertoire.

It sounds like Overwatch is going a bit Evolve, which is an interesting choice. We’re unsure how it’ll play out since it’s hard enough to escape a single Mei never mind five. Regardless, if it’s anything like past events it’ll be great and Kaplan’s take is also amazing:

“I know a lot of you are thinking it sounds kind of silly and kind of ridiculous and well, I’m here to tell you it absolutely is.”

Overwatch Winter Wonderland 2017 will drop on December 12. In the meantime, here’s the full developer video:

 

UK based gaming writer, raised on a diet of Street Fighter and Isometric RPG's. I enjoy playing every game I can get my grubby little hands on.

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Helldivers 2 Players Face Overwhelming Hordes of Factory Striders

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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.

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.

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Todd Howard affirms that the timeline of the Fallout series is coherent and well-constructed

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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.

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Evaluating Fallout 76’s Value in 2024

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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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