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InOverwatch 2, Blizzard is trying to curb toxicity and is having varying degrees of success, with a new audio transcription tool being the latest attempt to solve the issue.Overwatch’s toxicity has been recognized by Blizzardsince its inception, and the new feature comes to help combat one of the shooter’s most recurring problems. The main new feature ofOverwatch 2when it comes to limiting toxicity is the Defense Matrix Initiative, an infrastructure of systems designed to protect the integrity and encourage good behavior of players....

A team inOverwatch 2has spotted a reversing time in the tropical seas of Watchpoint: Gibraltar. WhenOverwatchwas first released, players naturally wondered how the maps would work. Gamers got to see their favorite and least favorite maps go in and out of rotation, both in recreational and competitive play. WhenOverwatch 2was announced, gamers once again got to wonder which maps would make the cut. Althoughsome controversial maps could have made a comeback in the sequel, nobody was surprised that the popular Watchpoint: Gibraltar would also be included....

AnOverwatch 2player shared a clip showing how Cassidy’s ultimate may be broken, but not in the way Cassidy mains would like. In the first year ofOverwatch 2, players have seen many diverse bugs haunting Blizzard’s hero shooter. A common case has been abilities not working as they should, which may be happening with one of the game’s most iconic ultimates. There has been no shortage ofdebate inOverwatch 2Season 3about many different aspects of the game....

The Coronavirus has taken a major toll on the gaming community lately, and the long term effects are still yet to be seen. The immediate effects have included delayed games,canceled esports events, and larger conventions, and many have felt a great loss. However, pro-League of Legendsplayer Lee Sang-hyeok who goes by the name “Faker” is taking matters into his own hands. Faker has pledged some of hisLeague of Legendswinnings in the amount of 30 million Korean won (around $25,000) to charitable efforts trying to stop the virus from spreading further....

When approachingRed Dead Redemption 2as a prequel to the original story, Rockstar Games had to make a number of decisions that may redefine the series, while trying not to create too many retcons in the process. However, in this effort, it seems as though a newly introduced character may have taken a stronger role than intended, with Hosea becoming a larger figure in dualprotagonists John Marsdenand Arthur Morgan’s lives than even gang leader Dutch....

Rimworld, a sci-fi colony sim drawing inspiration from sources likeDwarf FortressandFirefly, is a game full of ever-changing challenges and randomly generated worlds, factions, and backstories that make playthroughs unique to each person. Since every tile within a world will have its own unique generation as well, many players spend a lot of time looking for the perfect map to settle their colony in where they’ll be both defended and have enough resources to be sustainable....

Summary A new leak fromHonkai: Star Railis teasing plenty of details about rumored upcoming character Jiaoqiu, revealing his element, Path, and in-game appearance. The debut of the HoYoverse sci-fi RPG’s newest world of Penacony has brought with it a plethora of new character releases. The launch of Version 2.2 earlier this week brought the highly-anticipated debut of Robin, coupled withaHonkai: Star Railmusic videothat has taken the community by storm. Now, leaks are hinting at another character coming from the Xianzhou Luofu....

New artwork was released forShang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Ringsfor both Shang-Chi and the Abomination. As fans may know, Abomination was brought back and given a more comic book-accurate look/redesign for his short cameo in the martial arts superhero film. Abomination is typically a villain to Bruce Banner’s Hulk and made his Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) debut inMarvel Studios' 2008Incredible Hulkfilm. Abomination, or Emil Blonsky, was a soldier tasked to take down the Hulk and after suffering major injuries during his battle, he resorted to the worst means possible to achieve a similar amount of power....

TheSplatoonseries has always been a different flavor of first-person shooter. It oozes charm just like the colorful ink players paint the turf with during battles. Its lovable characters and unique gameplay have madeSplatoon 3stand out from other team-based shooters likeBattlefieldandOverwatch.However, something missing fromSplatoon 3that is a staple in other FPS franchises is the “class” mechanic. As it stands,Splatoon’s only real classes are the individual loadouts available for players to choose from when entering online play....

Summary After decades ofStar Trekcontent, the spin-offEnterpriseremains the most divisive, even for T’Pol actor Jolene Blalock. Unlike most of the shows inStar Trekcanon,Enterprisewanted to do something different. Set in the 22nd century in theearly days of the Federation,Enterpriseexplored the tenuous relationship between Vulcans and humans before holodecks and beaming were common. What could have been an admirable show in canon faltered for issues in execution, including the characterization of the Vulcan, T’Pol....

Science fiction is an unbelievable vast genre, and can encompass anything from space travel to futuristic technology, explorations of distant societies, to examinations of the present one. Video games are arguably the perfect medium for the sci-fi genre, as they are not as bound by the same limitations as live-action films or series, and contain a visual quality lacking from books.Games likeMass Effect,No Man’s Sky, andCyberpunk 2077show the breadth and flexibility of the genre and the settings it inspires....

Overwatchhas managed to remain a popular title over the years. Even though many fans are anxiously waiting forthe release ofOverwatch 2, players continue to jump into matches in the original 2016 game. With so many people still playing the 6v6 shooter, it shouldn’t come as much of a surprise that players continue to find strange bugs. Recently, a D.Va player discovered an unusual glitch while in a match. D.Va is one of8 tank heroes found inOverwatch....

Summary Super Mario Bros. Wonderplayers will be able to mute the talking flowers that they come across in the game. Nintendo recently showcased a 15-minuteSuper Mario Bros. Wonder-focused Nintendo Direct presentation that revealed all kinds of exciting new details about the upcoming 2D platformer game. TheSuper Mario Bros. WonderNintendo Direct presentationhighlighted some of the new power-ups that players will be able to use on their journey. It also explained how the new game takes place in the Flower Kingdom, as opposed to the Mushroom Kingdom, and therefore has some unique enemy types and other characters for players to interact with....