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At long last, Ganesha, the elephant-headed Hindu god of success and fortune, is coming to SMITE. According to the trailer made by the game’s developer Hi-Rez Studios, he is built for granting others success instead of claiming it for himself. That, and the “a” at the end of his name is silent.

As one would expect from a god with an elephant’s head, Ganesha is a melee tank in SMITE. However, his abilities are mostly designed for support and crowd control rather than survivability. This is no more obvious than his passive ability, Good Fortune. Whenever Ganesha kills an enemy god, he gives a nearby ally credit for the kill and receives the assist reward instead. Every time Ganesha kills an enemy, the range of this passive ability increases until it eventually resets. Good Fortune highlights how Ganesha excels at team-play rather than glory hogging, so players who complain about kill-stealing or brag about their kill-to-death ratio: you’ve been warned.

Ganesha’s first activatable ability, Turn of Fate, also highlights how he focuses on teamwork. This ability shoots a sphere in a straight line that damages up to five enemies and buffs the attack of nearby allies. The more enemies who are hit the bigger the buff. The trailer is unclear if Ganesha receives this buff or not, but allied gods who focus on attack power, such as Guan Yu or Camazotz, are clearly meant to capitalize on Turn of Fate‘s attack buff to devastate and possibly kill weakened enemies.

Ganesha’s second ability, Ohm, once again, is more focused on supporting allies than on helping the god. When he uses this ability, Ganesha moves slower than usual, but he increases ally defenses and silences enemies (i.e., prevents them from using abilities) in front of him. This ability is clearly meant to be used when allies are nearby, as Ganesha is stuck in the lotus position for the duration and cannot attack. Smart players will likely use Ohm right after Turn of Fate to transform their allies into offensive and defensive powerhouses who wail on helpless opponents, especially ones who rely on abilities.

Ganesha’s third ability, Remove Obstacles, is very different from his other skills. This ability makes Ganesha rush forward, much like an elephant, and try to spear an enemy. Unlike an elephant, Ganesha uses his goad instead of his tusks. Ganesha either dashes forward a set distance, or he runs into an enemy and tosses him or her into the air. This ability is not just a simple dash attack, as it lets Ganesha pass through walls and barriers made by enemies gods, which makes it both an effective attack and a means of escape.

Ganesha’s final and ultimate ability, Dharmic Pillars, just might be the ultimate cage. Granted, it’s made out of four giant pillars and a light barrier that doesn’t prevent enemies from leaving, but it damages, slows, and weakens the defenses of enemies who try to enter or exit it. Essentially, Dharmic Pillars is the ultimate cage in that it is a conundrum: stand and face a rampaging god that hits like an elephant or flee at a significant cost to survivability. Furthermore, the barrier constantly deals damage, which means anyone who is stunned while trying pass through barrier is as good as dead.

Ganesha is a god who can make or break SMITE matches depending on how well players support one another. Teammates who stick close to Ganesha and capitalize on his abilities’ buffs are almost guaranteed to bulldoze opponents, but that all depends on whether or not they work together.

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New PS5 Patch Introduces Rare 40FPS Mode for Avatar Game

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Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora has received an exciting update that introduces a new graphical mode, elevating the game’s visual experience. With a smooth frame rate of 40 frames per second and enhanced resolutions, players can now immerse themselves in even more stunning and detailed environments. Now downloadable on PS5 with the latest patch 3.2, this mode is compatible with 4K TVs that can handle up to 120 Hz. Before this update, Avatar PS5 only offered quality and performance modes. However, with this new option, players can now enjoy the benefits of both modes after downloading the 2.4GB update.

Throughout the PS5 era, 40fps modes have been a rarity, much to the disappointment of the hardcore community. Insomniac Games first introduced them in Marvel’s Spider-Man: Miles Morales and later added the feature to Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart. They also included it in Marvel’s Spider-Man 2. Other PS5 titles, such as Hogwarts Legacy, Lies of P, and God of War Ragnarok, also offer 40fps modes.

In addition to that, Patch 3.2 for Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora brings along the following:

Worldwide:

  • Research Station Alpha now features a convenient Fast Travel option
  • The issue of controller re-mapping and resetting on game restart has been resolved
  • Addressed multiple instances of crashes
  • I corrected a few spelling errors
  • Addressed the issue of voice lines overlapping during dialogue

Primary Objectives & Optional Objectives:

  • [Main Quest: Shadows of the Past] This main quest is an intriguing journey into the depths of history. Addressed a bug that previously hindered quest progression in co-op mode

More bug fixes have been implemented.

  • [Available on all platforms] The rescued human characters no longer return to the Resistance HQ wearing masks
  • Available on all platforms. There is a noticeable improvement in the visibility of NPCs when they are at the edge of the Player’s vision

 

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Exciting news for gamers! The highly anticipated PS5 game Star Wars Jedi: Survivor will be joining EA Play on Thursday

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Update: It seems that the PS Store may have acted prematurely, as it has now been officially confirmed that Star Wars Jedi: Survivor will be added to EA Play on Thursday, April 25th, 2024. Once the active members are in, they’ll have the opportunity to download and play the complete game.

Original Story: Star Wars Jedi: Survivor, released in 2023, has been added to the EA Play subscription service. This exciting action-adventure game is now available for download and play at no additional cost for active members. While EA has yet to provide any official updates, you can head over to the PS Store and find it listed as “included with EA Play.”

Adding to the mix is the recent announcement of a forthcoming price hike for the subscription, affecting both monthly and yearly payment plans. Starting on May 10th, 2024, the monthly subscription fee will be increased from £3.99 / $4.99 to £5.99 / $5.99. For those who choose the 12-month commitment, the price will be £34.99 / $39.99, which is a £15 / $10 increase.

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In April 2023, the highly anticipated Star Wars Jedi: Survivor made its debut on the PS5. After thoroughly evaluating the game, we are pleased to announce that it has earned an impressive 9/10 rating in our review. We praised the game for its ability to build upon the first installment’s foundations and improve upon every aspect. “The combat is highly enjoyable and provides a plethora of options, while the exploration reaches new heights. The incorporation of Metroidvania elements adds an extra layer of depth, resulting in captivating puzzles and rewarding experiences.”

Click the link to access a comprehensive list of all EA Play games available on PS5 and PS4. Are you planning to give Star Wars Jedi: Survivor a try on the service? We would greatly appreciate your feedback in the comments section.

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Rest assured, the highly anticipated PS5 exclusive, Stellar Blade, will be available in its original, uncensored form across all regions

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Fear not; for those worried about potential censorship issues with the PS5-exclusive Stellar Blade, set to release on April 26th, Sony has got you covered. ShiftUp, the developer, proudly assures players that the game will maintain its uncensored content across all regions, including Japan.

We have to admit, we didn’t anticipate this as a potential issue or a potential selling point. The main character, Eve, and her revealing costumes have been heavily showcased in the game’s pre-release marketing. Nevertheless, it is pleasing to witness ShiftUp’s evident enthusiasm as their vision prepares to reach the hands of a vast number of players.

Regarding Stellar Blade, Yoko Taro believes it surpasses NieR: Automata, and we were pleased to learn that the game will be considerate of your PS5 storage capacity. The demo is now available for you to try, and it has nearly doubled the daily active users of Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth. This is quite impressive, especially considering it is the game’s first console showing.

Will you be there to experience Stellar Blade on its release day? It’s certainly a relief to witness the game remaining uncensored until the last moment. Feel free to share your thoughts in the comments section below.

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