It’s a repeat of the Chinese New Year event. Blizzard releases some seriously awesome skins, gives us about a month to collect them, and makes the drop rate of said skins seriously low. Players are incredibly frustrated with the huge uphill climb if you’d like to collect all there is to collect. Of course, you could shell out some serious cash and hope your hundreds of loot boxes turn out giving you what you need, but this also rubs the player base the wrong way.
This event may be an effort to get players to purchase loot boxes rather than grind them out (a solution that would no doubt result in higher profit for Blizzard) but it comes across as shady and dishonest in my opinion. With so much new content released (which, in a month, will no longer be obtainable) it’s really frustrating that it’s up to crappy RNG whether or not you get the skin you desire. Sure, you can spend the gold to buy each skin, but the prices for the Overwatch Uprising skins are widely varying, with “cool” skins costing up to 3000 gold and the less impressive ones available as cheap as 750.
One part of me isn’t too frustrated because I know that Blizzard has to keep making money off of Overwatch, and the main way they do that is through loot box sales. Making the loot drop rate low and loot boxes hard to come by drives players to purchase their loot boxes in droves, hoping for their favorite skin.
The other part of me, the collector, is incredibly upset with how Blizzard has decided to structure these events. It would be one thing if you could continue to grind for skins after the month long event is over, but you can’t. If you don’t get the skin you want you’re out of luck unless Blizzard decides to run the event again (Which would be logical, but also a year away). This results in a panicked race to try to play as many games as you can and hope you get lucky with drops. I really despise RNG in games because you can put in a ton of work and still not see the pay off. If I’m going to spend hundreds of hours over the next month trying to get each skin, it would be nice to know I could at least count on a few of them.
It’s plainly clear that Blizzard is intending players to shell out a ton of money for loot boxes, as unless you’re incredibly lucky and have an incredible amount of time to play you’re not going to collect them all. It makes sense from a business standpoint, after all, Blizzard needs to keep making money to keep making content – a harder feat since Overwatch is buy to play and requires no further commitment of cash outside of that.
Still, when money’s tight and time’s plentiful I should be able to grind out each item without worrying about getting duplicate after duplicate. What do you guys think? Is this a snafu on the part of Blizzard, or a necessary evil to keep Overwatch supported and pumping out fresh content? Sound off in the comments below.
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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