Overwatch is adding the Priority Pass system to help with lengthy queue times
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[Update #2]: Overwatch has added the Winter Wonderland 2020 event along with the awesome Priority Pass system!
[Update]: Overwatch is looking to significantly buff Reinhardt and D.Va, while also nerfing Baptiste.
There is no denying that Overwatch has a bit of a problem with population balance when it comes to its three roles. The number of DPS players greatly eclipses the number of support players, while the number of support players also greatly eclipses the number of tank players. The end result, as you might imagine, is that both DPS and support players can end up with extremely long queue times.
In order to solve this problem in a way that makes everyone happy, Blizzard will soon be introducing the Priority Pass. The way it works is that by queuing as the new "Flex" role you will be used to help fill out the underpopulated role (read tank), with your reward being the fancy new Priority Pass that allows you to jump to the front of the queue regardless of what role you select.
Watch Dogs: Legion's multiplayer update has been delayed until 2021
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If you were hoping to get a taste of Watch Dogs: Legion's multiplayer action once it launches this December 3rd, I'm afraid I bring a bit of bad news. In an effort to fix all of the current issues, as well as to ensure the new online modes get as polished as they can possibly be, Ubisoft has now pushed the whole update back to early 2021.
"Since the launch of Watch Dogs: Legion, some of you continue to have technical issues preventing you from enjoying the game," reads the brief update. "The dev team is committed to fixing these issues and will not stop until everyone can experience the game as intended."
Red Dead Online has now gone standalone and is only $5 for a few months
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In an announcement that I'm sure will come as quite a surprise, Rockstar Games have now revealed and released a standalone version of Red Dead Online! Best of all, this standalone version will only be $5 until February 15, 2020 on all platforms!
While Red Dead Online is far worse than its GTA counterpart, and definitely not as enthralling as the actual Red Dead Redemption 2, I'd say this is still a pretty good deal. Not only will it keep you occupied for quite a few hours before the luster starts to wear off, but it can also serve as a relatively cheap way of demoing Red Dead Redemption 2 before diving into the real thing.
Total War: Warhammer 2 devs have revealed the full patch notes for The Twisted & The Twilight update
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[Update #2]: Creative Assembly has begun teasing a major Total War: Warhammer announcement.
[Update]: Total War: Warhammer 2's massive The Twisted & The Twilight update has now been unleashed.
Tomorrow, December 3, Total War: Warhammer 2 will be getting The Twisted & The Twilight DLC alongside a massive free update. On the DLC side of things you can expect to see Throt the Unclean as a legendary lord for the Skaven, Naestra & Arahan as a two-in-one legendary lord for the Wood Elves, an assortment of new units and mechanics to toy around with, as well as brand new legendary heroes!
While all of that is certainly exciting, the real highlight of this update is all of the free stuff. Not only are the Wood Elves getting reworked from the ground up, but the Mortal Empires map is getting expanded yet again, while the various Warhammer 1 and 2 races are getting a plethora of quality-of-life changes to make them more interesting to play with.
Apex Legends' festive Holo-Day Bash event is launching today alongside the Winter Express mode
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[Update]: Apex Legends' latest animated short dives into Pathfinder's backstory.
The holiday season is now well and truly upon us, which means that much like last year, Apex Legends' festive Holo-Day Bash event is just about ready to launch! Once it arrives later today (December 1st) it'll bring with it an assortment of sales on both new and old cosmetics, the return of Winter Express game mode, as well as a new reward track with its very own freebie skins to grab.
Since the numerous cosmetics are very likely going to be the highlight of the event for many of you, allow me to start by sharing the recent trailer that showcases off all of them in action. Have a gander:
Total War: Troy will soon be adding both co-op and PvP multiplayer
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[Update]: Total War: Troy's second faction DLC is bringing in Ajax & Diomedes.
While they may have taken quite a few months to get here, Total War: Troy's multiplayer modes have now finally arrived as a part of the newest beta test. Much like the rest of the Total War series, Troy's multiplayer will allow you to engage your fellow players in isolated and PvP-focused battles, as well as on the campaign map where you'll be able to either cooperate or work against each other.
Multiplayer battles will be able to host up to eight players (in any combination from 1v1 up to 4v4), while the campaign will only support two. Each player will be able to use all of the playable factions from the campaign, along with their unique unit roster and various mythical creatures, which should give the whole multiplayer experience a nice bit of depth.
Evil Genius 2's newest preview shows off Red Ivan's take on world domination
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[Update]: Evil Genius 2 has now been unleashed, and so far it seems like a faithful adaptation of the original.
Much like its predecessor, Evil Genius 2 is a highly satirical simulator about trying to take over the world through a variety of nefarious and often downright ridiculous means. To do this you'll need to build the perfect evil lair, recruit and train an army of loyal henchmen, deal with the constant onslaught of secret agents and the forces of justice, and most importantly of all, create the ultimate doomsday weapon in order to ensure no one can deny your rightful claim on the world.
If you're wondering just what all of this looks like in actual gameplay, you can get a pretty good idea through the recently posted preview starring the appropriately shouty Brian Blessed as Red Ivan. Have a gander, it's a pretty fun one: