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gaming1 year ago

Marvel Rivals Sparks Debate and Outshines Overwatch with Unique Gameplay

The success of Marvel Rivals, a hero shooter game, has reignited discussions about the failure of Sony's Concord. While both games are compared to Overwatch, Marvel Rivals' success highlights issues with Concord's pricing strategy, character design, and platform availability. Despite Marvel's brand recognition, the game's smooth launch and cross-server play have been key to its popularity, attracting 10 million players in 72 hours. The situation underscores the challenges in the competitive F2P and hero shooter markets.

gaming1 year ago

Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League Sees Price Drop and Player Surge

Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League, a live-service game by Warner, has struggled with low player counts and poor reviews since its launch. Despite its troubled development and disappointing performance, the game is now available on Steam for a 95% discount, priced at just $3.50 until December 4. This steep price cut reflects the game's failure to meet expectations, though it may tempt some players to try it out of curiosity.

gaming1 year ago

"Helldivers 2 Director's Downfall: Flying Bugs and Blue Lasers Captured in Single Screenshot"

Helldivers 2 director Johan Pilestedt initially dismissed claims of flying bugs and blue lasers in the game as "propaganda" and "not real," but a player captured both in a single screenshot, proving their existence. Pilestedt humorously responded to the evidence on Twitter, and players joined in on the fun, speculating about the return of the Illuminate faction. Helldivers 2 continues to engage its community with surprises and updates, making it a standout live service game.