All articles tagged with #competitive
The Pokémon Company has launched Play! Pokémon Access, a new app available in Europe and soon in the US, designed to help competitive players track events, manage decks, and stay updated on Pokémon tournaments across various games, including Pokémon TCG, Pokémon GO, and mainline titles.
In Overwatch 2, a player was surprised to receive a significant rank progress despite not playing their main role in Competitive mode. The game's latest rank changes include a "soft reset" to players' MMR, leading to adjustments based on performance. The player's confusion was addressed in a Reddit thread, with some users explaining that the game's modifier "Calibration" is responsible for the unexpected rank progress when playing a different role, as it assesses uncertainty and aims to determine the player's true rank.
IGN's review in progress of Foamstars describes it as a fun competitive shooter with a strong foundation and creative twists, reminiscent of Splatoon, but surrounded by red flags such as bad voice performances, expensive cosmetic packs, and multiplayer restrictions. The game features unique foam mechanics and diverse characters, but its reliance on outdated multiplayer structure and frustrating monetization practices raise concerns. Despite these issues, the reviewer is looking forward to diving back into the fun competitive shooter after further exploration of its modes.
NBA player JJ Redick believes that the team with the most competitive and driven players, or "sickos," will likely win the In-Season Tournament introduced by Commissioner Adam Silver. Redick sees this tournament as an opportunity for the most competitive individuals to rise to the top and believes it will add more competitiveness and relevance to the regular season. Despite skepticism from players and fans, Redick is excited about the tournament and hopes it will help the NBA compete with the NFL for viewership.
Bank of America has announced that it will raise its minimum hourly wage to $23, starting in October. This increase will make the minimum annual salary for full-time employees nearly $48,000. The bank has been gradually increasing its minimum wage over the past few years and aims to reach $25 by 2025. Bank of America believes that having a competitive minimum rate of pay is essential to being a great place to work and attracting talented employees.
Kate Middleton and Prince William appeared on Mike Tindall's podcast, The Good, The Bad and The Rugby, where they discussed their competitive nature and were compared to the character Monica from Friends. The couple revealed that they often engage in competitive activities, such as table tennis, and joked about their inability to finish a game of tennis. They also discussed their children's growing interest in sports and the importance of learning to win and lose gracefully. The appearance coincided with their attendance at the Rugby World Cup in France.
The Shaina Mishkin New York City Apartment Rental Sentiment Index indicates that the NYC apartment rental market is highly competitive, with the index falling to a level just slightly above its record low. This suggests that finding an apartment in the city is becoming increasingly difficult, leading some renters to reconsider their options.
The Tour de France is being hailed as one of the best in recent memory, with thrilling races, intense competition, and breathtaking performances from cyclists. The event has captivated audiences with its exciting stages and spectacular displays of athleticism, making it a must-watch for cycling enthusiasts.
The Kentucky Basketball team has been engaging in competitive and unselfish practices as they prepare for the upcoming season. The players have praised the team's chemistry and work ethic, emphasizing their common goal of winning. Despite the presence of highly touted freshmen, there are no egos within the team, and everyone is focused on improving and supporting each other. The practices have been intense and productive, with the players showcasing their talent and versatility.
Square Enix is developing a new multiplayer game called "Foam" that resembles Splatoon in terms of mechanics and Overwatch in terms of balancing. The game features VIPs with two normal abilities and a special that can be deployed throughout the match. The foam can be used to change up the environment, like building walls. The game's presentation is similar to Persona, and it has a Fall Guys-like accessibility. Square Enix declined to answer questions about microtransactions, unlocks, custom builds, alternative maps, and additional modes.
Today's Wordle has more consonants than vowels and the hint is "an inadequate contribution." The word "skimp" is the answer, which originated in the late 18th century and means doing something inadequately or sparingly. The author shares their experience playing competitive Wordle against Wordle Bot and invites readers to play against them. The article also discusses the author's struggle with motivation on a lazy Sunday.
Overwatch 2 players are demanding the return of the old SR number system after experiencing confusion and frustration with the new SR tier system. Players are deranking despite winning five straight games and want more transparency from Blizzard Entertainment. The situation has left players convinced that competitive was better before the upgrade to Overwatch 2.
Minecraft Legends, a strategy spinoff of Minecraft, offers a solid campaign and team-based multiplayer that could be the next competitive craze. The game involves mining, crafting, and summoning golems to fight enemies and destroy structures. The PvP mode pits two teams of four against each other to destroy the other team's base, with communication being paramount. Legends is widely accessible and based on a popular game, making it a potential hit when it launches on April 18th.
Today's Wordle puzzle hint was "Make like a tree" and the clue was "This word begins with a consonant." The answer was "leafy." The author comments on the popularity of Wordle guides and encourages guide-writers to solve the puzzles themselves instead of cheating. The article also includes the etymology of the word "leaf" and introduces a competitive Wordle game with rules and point system.
Florida State's practice was competitive and featured big plays and takeaways.