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Marvel Rivals lookalike Project Comet is another free-to-play game coming soon
A leaked trailer for Project Comet, a new free-to-play action RPG from Scopely, has surfaced, suggesting a game similar in style to Marvel Rivals. The mobile title, which may also come to PC with crossplay, features characters like Spider-Man and Doctor Strange teaming up. This follows NetEase's earlier mobile title Marvel Mystic Mayhem, which was shut down.
Razer Naga V3 Pro mouse review: Built for raiding
The Razer Naga V3 Pro is a versatile gaming mouse designed for MMORPGs, offering 23 programmable buttons and interchangeable side plates for various genres. While it doesn't quite surpass the DeathAdder V4 Pro as the reviewer's daily driver, it's praised for its ease of setup, customization via Razer Synapse, and comfortable design, making it a strong contender for raid preparation despite its premium price.
Marvel’s Wolverine Is Holding Its Own Against PlayStation’s Live-Service Giants
Marvel's Wolverine has achieved commercial success despite mixed critical reception and facing competition from live-service giants. The game ranked seventh in weekly active users on PlayStation charts, indicating strong engagement for a single-player title. While its long-term commercial tail is expected to be shorter than that of Marvel's Spider-Man, brand recognition and future marketing beats are anticipated to drive continued sales.
NetEase Games Files Trademark For New MMORPG Titled ECC: Redline
NetEase Games has filed trademarks for a new MMORPG titled ECC: Redline in the EU and US. While details are scarce, the filings suggest it will feature MMORPG-styled online services and potentially esports. The company also continues development on single-player titles like Blood Message, described as a story-driven, cinematic game.
God Quarry Map Best Team Composition - Marvel Rivals
The God Quarry map in Marvel Rivals, added in Season 10, is a Domination map that favors dive and flanker compositions over traditional bunker strategies. While the objective area lacks choke points, the map's destructible elements can be used to surprise opponents. Recommended team compositions include Vanguards like Venom and Captain America, Duelists such as Daredevil and Black Panther, and Strategists like Jeff the Land Shark.
All Gorr the God Butcher Changes to Marvel Rivals Meta
Gorr the God Butcher has been released as a playable character in Marvel Rivals' Season 10, but his effectiveness in the current meta is questionable. While designed as a Duelist, his survivability and damage output are insufficient for solo play, especially in high-elo matches. The article suggests that Gorr the God Butcher is not an optimal pick for the current meta but could be viable in a full dive composition.
The Final VR3000 Gaming Earphones bring a headset-level sound to traditional wired buds
The Final VR3000 Gaming Earphones offer headset-level sound quality and comfortable wear for extended gaming sessions, particularly on handheld devices like the Nintendo Switch and Steam Deck. While their spatial audio and immersive sound are impressive, the high price point and incompatibility with most modern smartphones make them a niche recommendation, though they are well-suited for VR gaming.
Persona 5 Futaba actor "was terrified" when she was offered the role after thinking she was "completely…
Persona 5 voice actor Erica Lindbeck shares her initial apprehension about playing Futaba Sakura, fearing she was miscast due to their differing personalities. Despite her fears, Lindbeck's performance has been highly praised, with the game's talent director noting she is the ideal actor for the role. She reflects on the project's significance and how voicing Futaba now feels like a comfortable return.
Marvel Rivals Needs an Intervention
Marvel Rivals is currently struggling due to poor game balance, a toxic player base, and a flawed approach to its cosmetic items. The game requires significant changes to overcome these issues and improve its standing.
Why CD Projekt is Boosting Investment into Witcher Franchise
This article discusses how modern gaming habits favor short play sessions over long, uninterrupted ones. It highlights game design elements like natural play units, low re-entry costs, and constant saving as crucial for games to fit into brief windows of time, citing examples like roguelites and quick multiplayer matches.
Best Games to Play When You Only Have 30 Minutes
This article discusses how to find the best games for short play sessions, focusing on titles that can be enjoyed in 30-minute windows. It highlights genres like roguelites and certain multiplayer games, along with specific examples like Balatro, Rocket League, and Stardew Valley, emphasizing games with quick restarts, low re-entry costs, and constant saving.
Marvel Rivals Brings In Strict New Multiplayer Punishments
Marvel Rivals is implementing stricter penalties for toxic behavior and match throwing to foster a healthier community. The developers at NetEase are introducing a mass-ban policy for repeat offenders and separating penalties for Quick Match and Arcade modes. Players who disconnect due to genuine reasons can appeal bans through customer support.
Marvel’s Wolverine Gets a Quieter Scent-Tracking Effect
Insomniac Games released a hotfix for Marvel's Wolverine that reduces the visual intensity of scent trails and Audio Sense indicators, which some players had criticized. The studio is also exploring options for a future update to allow players to toggle these features, though a full off-switch is not yet confirmed. The patch also addresses common crashes affecting a small percentage of players on PlayStation 5.
The Blood of Dawnwalker, one of the year's top RPGs, was made on a budget of $40 million much like Kingdom Come:…
The Blood of Dawnwalker, a new vampire RPG from Rebel Wolves led by Konrad Tomaszkiewicz, was developed with a $40 million budget funded by NetEase and published by Bandai Namco Entertainment. The game has sold over 1 million copies and received an 84 on Metacritic, positioning it as a successful example of the growing AA games market.
I wanted to adore the Epomaker GX1 headset, but its tinny sound and middling software put a stop to our audio love affair
The Epomaker GX1 headset offers a stylish, comfortable design and impressive battery life at an affordable price point. However, its tinny audio quality, muddy microphone, and unreliable software prevent it from being a recommended purchase.
Despite controversial reviews and online mockery, Marvel's Wolverine looks to have sold 1.9m on PS5 - and over 1 in 5 sales are physical
Marvel's Wolverine has sold approximately 1.9 million copies on PlayStation 5 in its first three days, generating over $130 million. Despite controversial reviews and online mockery, 22.9% of these sales were physical editions, a slightly lower ratio compared to other major PlayStation Studios titles like Marvel's Spider-Man 2 and Astro Bot.
Hot Toys’ Marvel’s Wolverine Figure Gets The Details Right, Right Down To The Hairy Silicone Arms
Hot Toys has released a new sixth-scale collectible figure of Wolverine based on his appearance in Insomniac Games' Marvel's Wolverine. The figure features seamless silicone arms, an internal metal skeleton, and interchangeable parts, with a deluxe edition including an Omega Red bust. Hot Toys has previously produced figures for Marvel's Spider-Man and other games like Death Stranding 2.
Marvel Rivals Season 10 Goes Full God Butcher As Gorr Joins The Roster
Marvel Rivals Season 10, titled 'Butcher's Blasphemy,' has launched, introducing Gorr the God Butcher to the roster alongside a new map and various in-game events. The season focuses on Gorr's quest for power, with additional story content and game modes planned for later updates. The free-to-play hero shooter is available on Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 5, and PC.
Marvel’s Wolverine Isn’t Cutting It? Try These Games Instead
Reviews for Insomniac Games' Marvel's Wolverine indicate a fun but not groundbreaking experience, with a Metacritic score of 77. The article suggests alternative games that capture the spirit of the character, including the cult classic X-Men Origins: Wolverine, the stylish Metal Gear Rising: Revengeance, and the deck-building RPG Marvel's Midnight Suns.
Will Doctor Doom be Dual Role in Marvel Rivals?
Leaks suggest that Doctor Doom, currently the main antagonist in the hero shooter Marvel Rivals, may become a playable character as early as Season 11. Dataminers found evidence of a multi-role character file that could potentially be Doctor Doom, allowing him to function as a Vanguard, Duelist, or Strategist.
