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entertainment2 years ago•2 min saved

"Arcane Season 2 Teaser Unveils Dark Augmentations and Hints at Vander's Fate"

Netflix has released a teaser trailer for the second season of "Arcane," the animated series based on the League of Legends universe, set to premiere in November. The trailer hints at new characters and continues the story of Vi and Jinx, with a focus on the tension between the cities of Piltover and Zaun. Additionally, Riot Games announced the implementation of its Vanguard anti-cheat system in League of Legends to combat bots and smurf accounts, following its controversial use in Valorant. Riot is also updating the Ranked system to improve player skill evaluation and reduce unfair matchups.

via Engadget|

##arcaneseason2 #entertainment

gaming2 years ago•2 min saved

"Meet LoL's Newest Champion, Smolder: Abilities, Release Insights, and Adorable Arcane Twist"

Riot Games has introduced a new champion named Smolder to League of Legends, a cute dragon designed for the ADC role with a simple yet impactful kit. Smolder's abilities focus on dealing damage, with a passive that increases ability damage, a flame-breathing Q, a slowing fire sneeze W, a terrain-ignoring E, and an ultimate that calls down his mother dragon to assist. The champion aims to be accessible to players and is expected to become a fan favorite.

via Forbes|

##gaming #gamingnews

gaming2 years ago•2 min saved

"Valorant's New Outlaw Sniper: Leaks Reveal Weapon's Power and Upcoming Skins"

Riot Games is introducing a new sniper rifle named Outlaw to Valorant, positioned as a cost-effective option for players. Early access footage reveals its high damage potential, with significant damage stats for various shots and strong interactions against enemy abilities. The Outlaw is capable of one-shotting several abilities and shows high wall penetration and collateral damage capabilities. More details are expected with the launch of Valorant Episode 8's first patch on January 9.

via Dexerto|

##earlyaccessfootage #gaming

gaming2 years ago•2 min saved

"Valorant Episode 8 Update: Icebox Revamp, Lotus Tweaks, and Agent 25 Leak"

Valorant's Icebox map has received several changes, primarily focused on the middle of the map, attacker spawn, B site, and defender tunnel, aimed at reducing hiding spots and providing new angles for players. Notably, A site remains unchanged. These updates reflect Riot Games' ongoing efforts to refine gameplay based on community feedback, despite some competitive players' concerns over the map's previous removal from the pool. The alterations include additional windows, repositioned containers, and improved lines of sight to enhance the strategic depth of the map.

via Dexerto|

##gaming #icebox

gaming2 years ago•2 min saved

"Icebox Revamp and Agent 25: What to Expect in Valorant Episode 8"

Valorant's Icebox map is set to receive updates after being removed from the map pool for reconstruction. Leaked information reveals changes focused on the middle of the map, attacker spawn, B site, and defender tunnel, aiming to reduce hiding spots and provide new angles for players. Notably, A site remains unchanged. These alterations are part of Riot Games' ongoing efforts to refine gameplay based on community feedback.

via Dexerto|

##gaming #icebox

gaming2 years ago•1 min saved

"Icebox Revamp and Episode 8 Updates Spark Buzz in Valorant Community"

Leaked information suggests significant changes to the VALORANT map Icebox, focusing on mid and B Site areas, ahead of the game's new episode release. Adjustments include a new box in Attacker Side Spawn to block sight lines, a lifted shipping container around B Green for more maneuverability, a window in B Tube for new sniper sightlines, and a stack of boxes inside the tube for defensive cover. The pathway alongside B Hall has been removed, simplifying rotations and potentially making it easier to defend B Site. These changes are set to be implemented with the upcoming Episode Eight, which launches on January 9, alongside adjustments to another map, Lotus.

via Dot Esports|

##gaming #icebox

gaming2 years ago•2 min saved

"Valorant Episode 8 Sparks Debate with New Agent, Map Updates, and Icebox Return"

Riot Games has announced significant changes to the Lotus map in Valorant with the upcoming Episode 8 Act 1, set to release with patch 8.0 on January 8, 2024. The alterations include new corners and boxes for strategic cover, expanded spike planting areas, and reworked site layouts to challenge attackers and provide new opportunities for defenders. These updates aim to refresh the gameplay dynamics on the India-based map, encouraging players to adapt to new strategies and approaches.

via Dexerto|

##gaming #lotusmapchanges

gaming2 years ago•1 min saved

"League of Legends Season 14: New Ranked MMR, Patch Updates, and Map Release Date"

Riot Games is set to overhaul the ranked MMR system in League of Legends for the 2024 season, starting with a Riot-made MMR system before transitioning to Microsoft's TrueSkill 2 system. The new system aims to provide a more in-depth and satisfying ranked experience by considering various gameplay factors, not just wins and losses, in determining LP gains or losses. Changes are already being implemented for the upcoming season to improve matchmaking and player placement on the ranked ladder. The exact date for the TrueSkill 2 implementation is yet to be announced.

via Dot Esports|

##gaming #gamingnews