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Following Sony's lawsuit accusing Tencent's Light of Motiram of being a clone of Horizon, Tencent has updated its Steam store page by changing the game's description, replacing screenshots and key art, and setting a release window, likely as a move to distance the game from Horizon's similarities. The lawsuit remains unresolved.
Battlefield 6's launch will feature significant updates including a reworked Assault class emphasizing team play, new gadgets like the Assault Ladder, and a new Recon training path, with ongoing adjustments based on community feedback during the open beta, leading up to its release on October 10 for PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC.
The removal of the pissing man from the Canada level in Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 3+4 was a conscious decision by Iron Galaxy to promote a more positive image, with the character now having better bladder control. The remake features level design changes, including a shift from open-world to timed levels, and the omission of some levels like Chicago to focus on new and popular content. Developers plan to update the game based on player feedback.
Justin Verlander attributes the surge in MLB pitching injuries to the evolving style of pitching, with players throwing harder and spinning the ball faster. He suggests that the pressure to achieve high velocity and avoid contact with batters has contributed to the increase in injuries. Verlander proposes incentivizing starting pitchers to go deeper into games as a potential solution and emphasizes the need for prompt action to address the ongoing "pandemic" of pitching injuries in baseball.
NFL owners have approved major changes to kickoff rules for the 2024 season, adopting a version used by the XFL, with the kicker starting from the 35-yard line and the rest of the kicking team at the receiving team's 40-yard line. The change aims to make kickoffs safer and more exciting, with potential return rates of 80-90%. Other approved changes include moving the trade deadline back, allowing teams to receive a third challenge by winning just one of the first two, and making several new plays reviewable.
Overwatch 2's game director Aaron Keller announced upcoming balance changes and tweaks, including the removal of hero limits in Quick Play, which has sparked concern among players. The decision to make experimental changes permanent has raised worries about the game's direction, with some feeling that Quick Play is being used as a testing ground rather than providing a consistent competitive experience. The potential shift away from distinct rulesets for different modes has left players questioning the purpose of various gameplay options in the game.
Overwatch 2 is introducing a new mode called Quick Play: Double Trouble, which removes the one hero limitation in game, allowing for double ups on heroes within their respective roles. This change marks a shift back toward the original game and is part of Blizzard's efforts to test core gameplay changes and gather player feedback through the Quick Play: Hacked mode.
Overwatch 2 has been undergoing significant changes, including a shift from 6v6 to 5v5, reworked heroes, and the addition of passive healing abilities, leading to concerns that the game is moving away from its original team-oriented, strategic hero shooter concept towards a more deathmatch-style gameplay. Season 10 will introduce further changes favoring speed, such as increased movement speed for the Push bot, speed boosts, and shorter match lengths, raising worries that the game is increasingly rewarding independence and quick, deadly plays over strategic ones.
Pokemon Go fans express their desires for changes to the game, including the ability to open and send all gifts at once, remote raid passes with no limits, the option to delete unwanted eggs, and the ability to remotely retrieve Pokémon from gyms. Despite the passionate fanbase, it remains uncertain whether these suggestions will influence Niantic's decision-making process.
Overwatch 2's upcoming ninth season will introduce significant changes including passive healing for all heroes, increased base health for all characters, and a new DPS passive that reduces a target's healing by 20 percent when dealing damage. The game will also see adjustments to projectile sizes and ranges for several heroes. These changes are aimed at increasing hero survivability and hit consistency, but have raised concerns among Support players about potential shifts in the game's team-based dynamics. Additionally, smaller details such as a rework for the hero Pharah and tweaks to the Junkertown map are also expected.
Overwatch 2 Season 9 patch notes, leaked by a pro player, reveal significant updates to damage, HP, and projectile size, sparking a divided reaction within the community. While some are excited about the changes, others express concerns that the updates may make the game less skill-based. The patch, set to arrive in February, is expected to bring major shifts to gameplay, with some players feeling that it will fundamentally alter the game experience.
Apex Legends streamer Mande, from TSM, claims that the game has changed too much, with abilities becoming too strong and shifting the focus away from shooting. He no longer watches professional games and believes that many people still enjoy watching but no longer enjoy playing the game. Mande urges Respawn to stop adding new legends and make changes to rebalance the game.
Blizzard has announced the changes it will make to Diablo 4 based on feedback from the game's beta. The changes include buffs for the Barbarian and Druid, a nerf to the Necromancer, and reworked mechanics for dungeons and boss fights. The changes will be implemented when the game launches on June 6, 2023. Blizzard will also host a Diablo 4 Developer Update livestream on April 20 to discuss the game's endgame and post-beta changes.