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Overwatch Summer Games Are Coming Back Next Week

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Overwatch’s next seasonal event has been announced today by Blizzard. The Developer update from Game Director Jeffrey Kaplan focussed on the feedback from fans as the basis for the new additions and alterations.

More Skins will be added, with the new option to pay for skins using credits being added. Cosmetic items from the 2016 Summer Games will be available at discounted prices, with Legendary Skins costing 1,000 credits as opposed to the 3,000 credit cost for 2017 Legendary Skins. Loot boxes are also going to be much less likely to produce duplicates.

Kaplan revealed the characters to look out for, specifically stating that Junkrat is getting an ‘awesome’ Legendary skin. Mercy is getting a skin Kaplan described as ‘one of [his] favorite skins of all time’. Additionally, Kaplan makes note that ‘Widowmaker and Mccree fans are going to be really blown away by what we’re going to deliver’. Finally, he mentions ‘there’s some silly stuff too’.

Lucioball is discussed at length in the update, specifically regarding alterations and tweaks. Kaplan addressed fans’ concerns about the ability to ‘boop’ opposing players (particularly opposing goalies) by removing that ability entirely. Lucio’s ultimate has also been changed to stop ‘cheesy strategies’; instead of pulling the ball towards the player, the ultimate will now increase Lucio’s speed as well as the speed of his ‘boop’. Sydney, Australia has been revealed as the new stadium for Lucioball and the 2016 Summer Games map, Rio Stadiums, will be included in the map rotation. The final addition to Lucioball is the second competitive mode that will rank and place players with the opportunity to win special sprays. Two sprays will be available: one for completing Lucioball placements, and a second for ranking within the top 500 of Lucioball comp players.

Kaplan ends the update by guaranteeing “we’re gonna be releasing, even more, information leading up the event.” Finally, Kaplan assures the fans that ‘as always we’re listening to you for feedback and if we need to make changes we will’.

The 2017 Summer Games will take place from August 8th to August 29th.

 

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Gran Turismo 7 Update 1.46 introduces an exciting addition to the roster of exclusive cars available in the PS5 and PS4 racing game

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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.

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ReFantazio Takes a Different Approach to Romance, Setting Itself Apart from the Persona Games

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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.

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Shift Up unveils the intriguing details behind the physical packaging of Stellar Blade for the PS5

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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.

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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