Gaming
For Honor Gladiator Character Review
After playing with the Gladiator for a while now, it is quickly becoming one of the most exciting heroes on the roster. Fast-paced, able to control an opponent’s movement and equipped with bleed potential, it is an imposing enemy with great mix-ups.
Gameplay
Initially, I started playing very much like a Peacekeeper; both are classed as Assassins and therefore have similar playstyles. Oddly, as a Warlord main, I found myself reverting to the techniques I used playing that class instead and had a degree of success. Gladiator can dodge in any direction and follow up with an un-blockable punch (by pressing the Guard-break button) allowing for a similar technique to the Warlord’s head-butt. Damage is not guaranteed after the punch but does offer a nice daze to keep your opponent on their toes and potentially keep up a long combo.
Taking the crown in its move-pool however is the Fuscina Ictus (foot-stab) and the Skewer. Both un-blockable attacks can be performed during any chain; they can unbalance an enemy and put bleed on an enemy respectively. As the Gladiator can throw out a huge chain of light attacks, opponents must constantly wager between blocking, parrying or dodging in order to avoid taking damage. Skewer can also be used to throw an opponent, allowing you to stack a bit of bleed before throwing them into a wall for further punishment.
Generally speaking, the Gladiator has tools for most occasions but will require strong mind games to keep an opponent guessing, especially an opponent who is prepared to dodge and block efficiently.
Design & Cosmetics
Most of the armor pieces stay true to the classic look of a Roman Gladiator and a wide range of ornaments allow for magnificent looking characters to be created. The Gladiator can be Male or Female with slight tweaks to the chest armor (for obvious reasons) applied to each choice. My personal favorite cosmetic pieces are the array of Trident heads, ranging from brutal-looking, spike-covered implements of torture to elegant, Poseidon-esque designs. Most armor combinations not only make you look, but feel powerful.
One thing I personally think is lacking is the size of the character. Perhaps the Assassin allocation is responsible for this, but the character feels somewhat narrow and looks slightly odd bouncing around like a pogo-stick (albeit a deadly one).
Overall, I hope to see a few more elaborate pieces of chest armor and helmets as I level up further, but am impressed by the designs I have seen so far.
Conclusion
I love the Gladiator. Playing a fast character that can dish out serious damage is incredibly fun, coupled together with a great historical look and sense of power. As the potential final addition to the Knights’ roster the Gladiator certainly earns its place amongst the other tin-cans and I can’t wait to see what the top players can really do with it.
Gaming
Battle Pass for Crash Team Rumble is not necessary to unlock new characters; the upcoming closed beta
The competitive multiplayer spinoff of Crash Team Rumble, which will be available on both the PlayStation 5 and PlayStation 4, will debut on June 20. A closed beta for the game will be held in the coming weeks, and the good news that character unlocks won’t be dependent on Battle Pass progress was just revealed.
Publisher Activision made its intentions very clear in a lengthy blog post, writing, “New heroes and powers will be unlocked through in-game challenges rather than being connected to the Battle Pass because we want every player to have a balanced experience while enjoying the N. Sane fun that Crash Team Rumble has to offer.” “For those who wish to get a WUMP on the season’s newest looks, Battle Passes will solely reward cosmetic goods; however, cosmetics will still be earnable through participation in seasonal events.”
Those who preorder the platformer/battle royale mix can take part in a limited beta between April 20 and 24. For those who want to jump right in, online matches against other players and practice matches versus AI bots will be offered.
How does Crash Team Rumble strike you? Will you participate in the closed beta test?
God of War Ragnarok and Elden Ring were both beaten out for the British Academy of Film and Television Arts (BAFTA) award for Best Game by a tiny little independent title called Vampire Survivors, which isn’t even accessible on PlayStation systems. Do you really believe that?
Putting all lightheartedness aside, Vampire Survivors was something of a phenomenon in 2022, and you would have to be living under a rock (or live offline) to have missed it. It burst into prominence and eventually became a favorite among industry insiders. A fiendishly addictive fundamental gameplay loop hides beneath a deceptively simple exterior, earning developer Luca Galante, aka Poncle, this year’s BAFTA for Game Design as well as another honor.
Last up it’s the award for Best Game. Huge congratulations go to… Vampire Survivors! 🌟🦇🌟#BAFTAGamesAwards pic.twitter.com/nnH9xRQkn1
— BAFTA Games (@BAFTAGames) March 30, 2023
There hasn’t been any news of the mega-hit coming to PlayStation as of yet, so there’s probably some sort of exclusivity agreement in place or anything else blocking it. Perhaps one day we will be granted access to it, but until then, console yourself with one of the numerous high-end games on our preferred platform, such as The Last of Us, which won Best Game back in 2014.
In slightly related news, Shuhei Yoshida, a PlayStation legend, received a BAFTA Fellowship, the highest honor bestowed by the organization.
What do you think about the Vampire Survivors’ victory—do you believe it was well-deserved or totally absurd?
While we felt Crusader Kings 3: Console Edition was fantastic when it was launched on the PS5 last year, we were only able to play the base game. We are incredibly grateful that the great Royal Court extension will be coming to consoles. This is a regal proclamation that we could not be more delighted to make.
It’s pretty difficult to switch back after you’ve experienced the conveniences and enhancements that Royal Court offers to the well-stocked table, as anyone who has played Crusader Kings 3 on PC knows. It’s not just for show; players will be able to use trophies and priceless pieces of art to adorn their throne room, which adds a minor RPG system to an already magnificently complex adventure.
If you haven’t already and like the basic Crusader King’s experience, we highly encourage you to give Royal Court a try. This expansion is the ideal reason to jump back in for another round of backroom maneuvering. Are you going to create your own royal court?
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