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Overwatch 2 Updates: New Mode Fixes, Map Reworks, and Skin Guides
gaming8 months ago

Overwatch 2 Updates: New Mode Fixes, Map Reworks, and Skin Guides

Overwatch 2's new map voting system, introduced in season 17, has sparked mixed reactions from players. While it aims to give everyone a say in map selection, many find it frustrating, especially for newer maps like Aatlis, which rarely get played due to voting preferences. Some players suggest removing voting from quick-play modes to improve the experience, and Blizzard may need to refine the system based on community feedback.

Rocket League Season 17 Introduces Free Arcade Play
gaming1 year ago

Rocket League Season 17 Introduces Free Arcade Play

Rocket League's Season 17, launching on December 4, introduces an arcade-inspired theme with new features like Online Free Play, the Neo Tokyo (Arcade) Arena, and the Split Shot game mode. Players can enjoy a revamped Rocket Pass with over 70 tiers of rewards, including the Shokunin Car Body and Pixel Melon Wheels. The season also features a Free Play Party LTE, login rewards, and a Community Spotlight on SquishyMuffinz. The season runs until March 5, 2024.

"Apex Legends Season 17: Major Changes to Legends and Support Class"
gaming2 years ago

"Apex Legends Season 17: Major Changes to Legends and Support Class"

Apex Legends Season 17 introduces new ping wheel options, changes to the ping system, and weapon rotations. The RE-45 returns to the floor loot pool, while the L-STAR takes its place in the Care Package. The Sentinel and Alternator will enter the Replicator, and the EVA-8 and 30-30 Repeater will replace them. The ping system now allows players to ping in-game objects with map icons, and Respawn has added a "special drop rate" for Legendary-tier optics in Weapon Supply Bins. Legend classes have also undergone drastic changes, with Mirage being reassigned to the Support class and gaining access to Support-exclusive abilities.

"Apex Legends Season 17: Map updates, new Legend abilities, and release date details"
gaming2 years ago

"Apex Legends Season 17: Map updates, new Legend abilities, and release date details"

Apex Legends Season 17, Arsenal, introduces a new Legend, Ballistic, a new Firing Range, and a complete overhaul of Ranked play. World's Edge also receives a significant update with new POIs and lighting changes. The Firing Range 2.0 includes a new map, smarter dummies, and a 1v1 pit. Ranked play changes include a new MMR system, Ladder Points, and the removal of splits. The update also introduces a new long-term progression system called Weapon Mastery. The full patch notes are available on the Respawn website.

"Apex Legends Season 17 brings major updates to Firing Range, World's Edge map, and Legend abilities."
gaming2 years ago

"Apex Legends Season 17 brings major updates to Firing Range, World's Edge map, and Legend abilities."

Apex Legends' Firing Range has been completely overhauled in Season 17, Arsenal, with a new and much bigger map that includes a 1v1 Duel Pit, a vert course for movement practice, and a town setting with buildings for more realistic practice. Dummies are now fully customizable and can fight back, and players can join in-progress Firing Range sessions. The update allows players to hone their skills in combat, movement, and abilities. Season 17 of Apex Legends goes live on May 9.

"Apex Legends Season 17 brings major map and gameplay changes"
gaming2 years ago

"Apex Legends Season 17 brings major map and gameplay changes"

Apex Legends Season 17 brings a map update to World's Edge with new POIs, better traversal, higher chances of high-tier loot, and changes to lighting. The update includes a new Apex Games Museum replacing the popular hotdrop location, Monument, and a new zone called Stacks replacing Lava City. The map's lighting and sky have also been tweaked, and Mirage à trois is being removed from Storm Point and Broken Moon.

"Meet Ballistic: Apex Legends' Newest Hero Fighting for Redemption and Family"
gaming2 years ago

"Meet Ballistic: Apex Legends' Newest Hero Fighting for Redemption and Family"

Apex Legends' Season 17 will introduce a new playable character, Ballistic, a disgraced Thunderdome Games champion who has become a recluse after the death of his teammate and brother-in-law. Ballistic's son qualifies for the Apex Games, prompting him to broker a deal with the Syndicate to resume his fighting career as long as his son never competes. The season will also feature an updated World's Edge map, an "evolved" firing range, weapon mastery, and changes to Ranked play.