Blizzard has announced Overwatch Contenders - a development league for aspiring pro players
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Trying to make a name for yourself in the esports scene is not the easiest thing to do, and this goes doubly so for Overwatch given the current tournament drought in both US and EU regions. In an effort to combat this problem, and also create a bunch of exciting matches for the rest of us to watch, Blizzard has just announced Overwatch Contenders - a development league for aspiring pro players.
The league is completely open to teams from North America and Europe (with a few extras) as long as all of the players have a Masters rank or higher. You can read more detailed information and all of the rules by heading over to the newly created Overwatch Contenders website, but if you're just looking for the schedule here it is:
You Should Try: Dragon's Dogma - A difficult yet extremely captivating open-world RPG
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"You Should Try" is a series of articles where I'll showcase you a game I really enjoy while explaining what exactly makes it fun. This can be any game: new or old, action or strategy, indie or AAA. The only requirement is that it has to be something I've found myself greatly enjoying and in need of sharing with the world.
Today I think you should try Dragon's Dogma: Dark Arisen - a complex, open-world RPG that will truly make you feel like you're exploring a land filled with monsters and excitement at every turn. Since nearly every single encounter requires special tactics and equipment you're most likely going to find yourself dying fairly often, but that overwhelming feeling of satisfaction once you finally succeed in bringing down a giant beast is exactly what makes Dragon's Dogma so compelling. So if you're up for an epic journey that will see your character grow from a lowly fisherman to a nigh-unstoppable dragonslayer, come and join me as I briefly go over everything that sets Dragon's Dogma apart from the rest.
The 4X strategy game Endless Space 2 has recently released from Steam Early Access
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Endless Space 2 is a 4X strategy game featuring 8 major civilizations, each with their own distinct gameplay style and story, as well as a massive universe to conquer in whichever way you might desire. After being in Early Access since October 6th, 2016 Endless Space 2 has now finally and officially been released on Steam, though existing players should not worry as this does not mark the end of major updates.
While I don't get to play as many 4X strategy games these days given how much time they demand of you, I must commend Endless Space 2 on the design of its universe and the races that inhabit it. Even though I don't have the time to actually play it I still know almost all of the lore for all of the factions, and that's quite an achievement on its own! But rather than just listen to me ramble, allow me to show you the trailer that originally got me invested - it'll illustrate the point much better. Have a look:
Sonic Forces will feature the ability for players to create their very own characters
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If you think that Sonic fan-fiction and the artwork that surrounds it is already ridiculous, you're going to be in for quite a treat with Sonic Forces. According to the developers, in Sonic Forces players will not only be able to create, dress, and equip their very own character, but also play through the game with them as well!
For those of you wondering what this might look like in action, wonder no more as the developers have also released a trailer showcasing one of their new creations: a red fox that sports a giant flamethrower and a grappling hook. Have a look:
South Park: The Fractured But Whole will be coming to PC and consoles on October 17th
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After Ubisoft went radio-silent on South Park: The Fractured But Whole rumors quickly started circulating that the project is in development hell. Since neither the creators of the show nor Ubisoft were willing to comment on its fate most people either completely forgot about its existence or just assumed it had been silently put on the back-burner. While we still have no idea what caused all of the delays and lack of communication, you'll be glad to hear that South Park: The Fractured But Whole is not only still in development, but also coming in the relatively near future - October 17th!
This information comes to us via the recently posted "The Farting Vigilante" trailer which showcases Coon and Friends, along with the "New Kid", doing what they do best - farting all over innocent people and animals. Now with that lovely image stuck in your head, here's the trailer:
Shadow of War's latest trailer showcases the open world and improved visuals
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Shadow of War is the upcoming sequel to the much-decorated Orc slaughterfest Shadow of Mordor. Once it arrives on August 22nd it will bring with it a new and improved Nemesis system, the ability to siege castles with your personal army of Orcs, followers that can help you plan out assassinations or assist in combat, and an even better open world to explore.
While the details are still fairly light, the developers have just recently released a brief teaser showcasing the fancy new visuals and some of the open-world locations you'll be able to slaughter even more Orcs in. Oh, and there's apparently a dragon in there somewhere as well! Have a look:
Destiny 2 will be coming to the PC exclusively via Blizzard's Battle.net
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In a bit of a surprise announcement Bungie and Activision have come out recently to announce that Destiny 2 will be coming to the PC exclusively via Battle.net. What might be the funniest part of the whole announcement is that no one in the entirety of Blizzard, Bungie, or Activision managed to remember that Battle.net has been renamed to the much more generic and less-memorable "Blizzard App". Really makes you wonder why they even bothered renaming it...
As for Destiny 2 being on Battle.Net, this brings with it some advantages for both players and developers alike. Since Battle.net already has an established account and multiplayer system Bungie will be able to spend all of their time making sure the PC port is up to par, while us gamers will be able to purchase both Destiny 2 and any potential DLC with Blizzard Balance. In other words, if you have an excess of World of Warcraft gold (or some cash left over from Diablo 3's real-money auction house) you'll be able to get Destiny 2 for 'free'. Given how gold is pretty much worthless in World of Warcraft I would say that's a pretty damn amazing deal!