Gaming
Overwatch Pros React to the Release of Doomfist
Blizzard dropped Doomfist onto the PTR yesterday and the community went wild. The West African brawler features stunning mobility and can dish out some huge damage. Doomfist’s first day as a playable hero was a success in terms of how the player base received him, but what about the pros, the ones we’re all going to be watching play him on Twitch streams and in tournaments?
Much like the majority of those who dove into the test region to try out the new hero, pros loved the new addition. NRG’s Brandon “Seagull” Larned streamed a few hours of Doomfist play and clearly had a blast. Seagull had been wanting a melee-based attack hero for a while, all the way back to an AMA he did nearly half a year ago, where he wished Doomfist would be a “movement based hero who can punch things.” He certainly got what he wanted, and he showed off his skill with the hero by killing two ulting Genji’s (while trying to discuss how he’ll affect the meta) and picking up a fair amount of multi-kills. He also hilariously exposed a bug in the ‘meteor strike’ ultimate.
C9’s Sang-hoon “Kaiser” Ryu also took a liking to the new hero. “Doomfist is badass AF this is my new favorite hero,” he wrote on his Twitter. He did address the new hero’s role in the game, posting “I somehow think that Doomfist is a first aid blizzard made To counter this shitty comps (maybe?)” The community is split on whether or not Doomfist will help or hurt dive comps (Seagull believes he’ll take Genji or Tracers spot, Kaiser thinks he’s the answer for a counter), but his role as a front line dive hero can be immediately countered by a Sombra. Once Doomfist is hacked, he only has his primary fire, which is of the weakest of his abilities.
Misfits’ Jonathan ‘Reinforce’ Larsson weighed in extensively in a Reddit post on Doomfist’s role in the meta. He believes Doomfist plays like Genji, only more defensively. “Doomfist, while having high mobility and low cooldowns, allowing him to engage and disengage rapidly does not have as much survivability given the lack of Genji’s reflect, and also a larger hitbox and in general less cunning.” He stated that an ideal comp around Doomfist would be D.Va, Winston, Ana, and either Soldier or McCree. These picks center around survivability and being able to keep Doomfist alive. D.Va and Winston can protect him and distract him. Ana can continuously provide him with healing from a safe distance. Soldier and McCree provide steady, sustained damage while he’s on the front lines doing his thing.
He cited counters to Doomfist as McCree, Tracer, Sombra, and Roadhog. McCree can dispatch him from distance, Tracer can dance around him and feed off his huge hitbox, Sombra’s hacks are his most direct counter in the game, and Roadhog can hook him close every time he tries to dive out. He ended by saying “The game is going to progress a TON with Doomfist in the game.”
Finally, let’s check in with the future Overwatch League Casters. Erik “DoA” Lonnquist tweeted “Doomfist is the best example of my view of Overwatch being a fighting game in FPS clothing. Love this guy.” Christopher “MonteCristo” Mykkles wrote “Doomfist’s combos are positionally challenging and should have a high skill ceiling. Excited to see his potential in pro play.” Both casters highlighted Doomfist’s explosive mobility, and MonteCristo’s comment on his mechanical skill ceiling gives us hope for some incredible play in the near future.
There is currently no timetable for Doomfist’s entrance to the full game, but he’s playable on the PTR!
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!
- Gadgets9 years ago
Why the Nexus 7 is still a good tablet in 2015
- Mobile Devices9 years ago
Samsung Galaxy Note 4 vs Galaxy Note 5: is there room for improvement?
- Editorials9 years ago
Samsung Galaxy Note 4 – How bad updates prevent people from enjoying their phones
- Mobile Devices9 years ago
Nexus 5 2015 and Android M born to be together
- Gaming9 years ago
New Teaser For Five Nights At Freddy’s 4
- Mobile Devices9 years ago
Google not releasing Android M to Nexus 7
- Gadgets9 years ago
Moto G Android 5.0.2 Lollipop still has a memory leak bug
- Mobile Devices9 years ago
Nexus 7 2015: Huawei and Google changing the game