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Overwatch League Players Will Make At Least $50,000 A Year With Benefits

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Following the announcement of the founding seven teams of the Overwatch League, Blizzard has released a statement regarding the players who will make up the league. The statement covered player salaries, contracts, benefits, and bonuses.

Technically, all 30 million Overwatch players of eligible age are considered free agents. Teams are obviously not going to be scouting platinum matches, but still. If you own a copy of Overwatch, you can potentially be signed by a team as a Free Agent.

Players on Overwatch teams, even those in the League (NRG, Immortals, Misfits), are not automatically signed to the team. Players are only considered a member of the Overwatch League when they sign a Player Agreement with their team.  So, there are no contracted players yet. Even members of announced teams are not officially a part of the team, even if they have a contract with the organization.

The player signing window will be open from August 1 to October 30. This signing process is unique to Season 1, according to Blizzard, as it will be updated for next year’s preseason to reflect “the needs of an established league, its teams, players, and fans.”

To get to what players will be looking for, the league announced generous terms for contracted talent. Every player will sign a one-year contract, with an option for another year. Blizzard did not clarify if this is a team or player option. The league minimum is $50,000 per year, and players will be provided with health insurance  and a savings plan. On top of their base pay, teams are required to distribute 50% of all winnings from playoffs and League events to their players. This is quite a hefty bonus, as bonuses available from Season 1 total $3.5 million. Winning the League championship alone grants a $1 million bonus, so $500,000 distributed between the amount of players.

Speaking of which, Blizzard also announced team requirements for team size, housing, and region locking. A roster must have at least 6 players (obviously), but there can be no more than 12. Teams are required to provide housing and practice facilities during the season, and each facility must meet League standards. Furthermore, there is no region locking “in terms of the place of birth or home country of any player.”

The perks of being a League player are clearly evident, so players will be vying for the spots available on the 7 teams. The downside of all this is with the advent of the League, many teams fans are familiar with will be breaking apart, especially those not in the League. Expect many poaching offers to pick up players on teams that have yet to buy in, particularly ones that didn’t perform well in Contenders Season 1.

The lack of region locking is a huge announcement, as players from North America and Europe now have to contend for spots with their Korean counterparts, who have shown (in tournaments like APEX) their skill level is demonstrably better. The fact that each team will basically be able to sign two teams (up to 12 players) will alleviate some of those worries, as there will definitely be room on teams for players who show their skill.

The Overwatch League Launches later this year. Read the full announcement here!

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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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Sony is reportedly engaged in discussions to form a partnership for a potential bid on Paramount

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There hasn’t been much buzz lately about any new acquisitions in the world of video game intellectual property. According to a recent report, Sony is currently engaged in discussions with a well-funded partner to potentially acquire the renowned film studio Paramount, along with all the exciting possibilities that come with such a merger.

As reported in the New York Times (thanks, ResetEra), Sony Picture Entertainment is reportedly in discussions with Apollo Global Management, an investment firm, as per two sources familiar with the matter. In the past, Apollo had made an offer to acquire Paramount for a minimum of $26 billion, but their bid was ultimately turned down.

The terms of the joint bid are currently under discussion, and there is a chance that the two parties may decide against making a formal offer. Unnamed sources have revealed that Paramount is currently in exclusive discussions with Skydance, preventing any official offer from being made at this time. Investor opposition to the recent deal that Skydance brought seems to have been significant.

The potential impact of such an acquisition is immense. First and foremost, it would introduce adaptations of Sonic and Halo into the expanding media empire of the PlayStation platform holder. Following the announcement, Paramount’s stock experienced a significant 11% surge in after-hours trading.

What are your thoughts on the news? Is there a possibility of Sony acquiring Paramount? Feel free to share your thoughts in the comments section below.

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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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