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UncategorizedHere’s A Longer Look At Soul Calibur VI In Action
Soul Calibur VI producer Motohiro Okubo gave an overview of the game at PSX today. Okubo called out the “Reversal Edge” mechanic in particular as a new addition to the series. As the name suggests, players will be able to counter opponents attacks with well timed moves of their own. The game, which was revealed…
By Ethan Gach Published December 9, 2017 - Esports
Overwatch Pro Blasts Enemy Team Into Oblivion With Moira
Seoul Dynasty’s Ryu Je-hong is one of the best flex and support players in the world, and he showed that much and more in last night’s Overwatch League match against the Houston Outlaws. Moira, the newest addition to Overwatch, hasn’t been making too much of a splash in the competitive scene. But on a control…
By Eric Van Allen Published December 9, 2017 - Uncategorized
There Are Still Some Great Games Coming To The Vita
Sony’s handheld isn’t dead (yet). A bunch of new announcements timed around this year’s PlayStation Experience event have given it a temporary shot in the arm. Romancing Saga 2, a 90s RPG by Square Soft (now Square Enix) that made it to the West for the first time last year with a smartphone port is…
By Ethan Gach Published December 9, 2017 -
EsportsSneaky Defuse Almost Works At Call of Duty Tournament
Blazt was the last man alive for Ground Zero during its match against Luminosity at the Call of Duty World League Dallas stop. But while his opponent passed over him once, unnoticed among the dead around the bomb site, a double-check quickly led to a Luminosity win. There’s been some debate over what caused Octane…
By Eric Van Allen Published December 9, 2017 - Uncategorized
Espionage Cosmetics focuses on making makeup and other accessories for people with nerdy interests. Keeping to that philosophy then, its latest creation hides eye shadow in faux Game Boy cartridges. They snap open clam-shell style with a mirror on top.
By Ethan Gach Published December 9, 2017 -
CultureTrack: Subterranean Homesick Alien | Artist: Radiohead | Album: OK Computer
By Ethan Gach Published December 9, 2017 - Uncategorized
Some Pokémon Go Players Are Getting Hit With Overly Cautious ‘Extreme’ Weather Warnings
Pokémon Go Weather effects were announced earlier this week and have already their way into the game with local conditions affecting what players’ GPS maps look like and which kind of Pokémon are likely to be around. Unfortunately, the update is also pummeling some players with “Extreme” weather condition warnings even when it’s completely fine…
By Ethan Gach Published December 9, 2017 - Esports
Marvel vs. Capcom Tournament With Special Rules Lets Pro Mess With Opponent’s Controls
This weekend’s Battle For The Stones allowed players who had won past Marvel vs.Capcom: Infinite tournaments to activate “infinity gems.” In the case of Justin Wong, this meant the right to change his opponent’s controls before a game. Justin had gained the Reality Stone by beating its bearer one set earlier in the tournament. Pit…
By Eric Van Allen Published December 9, 2017 - Esports
The Weekend In Esports: Capcom Cup
2017 continues to wind down but not before some of the year’s biggest tournaments play out in full. This weekend features the annual culmination of endless Street Fighter tournaments with Capcom Cup 2017 as well as lots of action in the world of competitive Call of Duty and Counter-Strike. Below you’ll find where and when…
By Ethan Gach Published December 9, 2017 - Esports
This Weekend’s Marvel vs. Capcom Trophy Is A Light-Up Infinity Gauntlet
Most trophies take the shape of a cup, goblet, or maybe the side of a mountain. For this weekend’s Battle For The Stones, Capcom has opted for a giant replica of Thanos’ gauntlet, complete with light-up infinity stones. The game (Marvel vs. Capcom Infinite, as we are reminded by the commentators’ backdrop) is all about…
By Eric Van Allen Published December 9, 2017 - Esports
Major Call Of Duty Tournament Delayed Twice After Separate Bomb Threats [Updating]
The Call of Duty World League Dallas tournament was put on hold twice this weekend due to two separate bomb threats, one on the opening day of the event and the second on finals day Sunday. Update [12/10, 5:10 p.m. ET]: Sunday, matches were put on hold as officials on-site evacuated the building. According to…
By Eric Van Allen Published December 8, 2017 - Uncategorized
Soon, All That Will Matter In High-Rank Overwatch Matches Is Whether Your Team Wins
Overwatch’s competitive mode has been a source of much wailing, gnashing of teeth, and flogging of one-tricks since its inception, and it’ll probably remain that way until the end of time. On the upside, Blizzard is taking aim at two of its biggest issues. In a new forum post, principal designer Scott Mercer announced that…
By Nathan Grayson Published December 8, 2017 - Uncategorized
Hey, Nintendo Didn’t Delay Any Games This Year
When Nintendo unveiled its lineup of launch-year games for Switch back in January, most people had the same thought: Which of these is gonna get delayed? I mean, delaying games is what Nintendo does. So who could have suspected it would actually release everything this year? Nintendo’s 2017 sounded typically ambitious. Although Switch’s launch day…
By Chris Kohler Published December 8, 2017 -
UncategorizedRiding A Motorcycle In Breath of the Wild Is As Rad As It Sounds
Breath of the Wild’s Champions’ Ballad DLC has an amazing reward for anyone who bests its numerous trials. Prove yourself a champion and you’ll get to ride the Master Cycle Zero. Here’s how it looks in action. I’ve spent all day tackling The Champions’ Ballad and unlocking its secrets. After a ton of shrines and…
By Heather Alexandra Published December 8, 2017 - Culture
PUBG‘s Desert Map Makes The Game Feel New Again
The desert. Unanimously voted “the place nobody really wants to be” every year since the beginning of time, it might seem like an odd spot for PlayerUnknown’s Battlegrounds’ second-ever map. Despite the oppressive conditions, however, the map is a breath of fresh air. The map, called Miramar, is more than just a reskin of PUBG’s…
By Nathan Grayson Published December 8, 2017 - Culture
What Are You Playing This Weekend?
The weekend is for snow, one of the greatest things that exists. Also, video games. I am making all sorts of Witcher 3 progress again, delightfully. I’m also going to check out Floor Kids on my Switch, as well as the host of super-exciting changes in The Long Dark’s latest patch. So much to do! What…
By Riley MacLeod Published December 8, 2017 -
UncategorizedHawaii State Rep Is Drafting Bill Barring Minors From Buying Games With Loot Boxes
Imagine a 17-year-old gamer tossing a copy of the Teen-rated Star Wars Battlefront 2 onto his local GameStop’s checkout counter, only to be asked: “Sir, may I see your ID?” A Hawaii in which games with microtransactions are illegal for minors to purchase is one that state legislator Chris Lee is now hoping to realize.…
By Cecilia D'Anastasio Published December 8, 2017