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Why I love my gaming notebooks
This article discusses the author's personal enjoyment of taking physical notes while playing certain video games, such as Her Story, Return of the Obra Dinn, and esports titles like Dota and League of Legends. The author finds that the tactile act of writing, drawing maps, and jotting down details enhances their engagement with digital games, creating a tangible connection to the gaming experience.
SMITE 2’s open beta is still going as Hi-Rez patches in Chronos and lots of god stat changes
Hi-Rez Studios has released a new patch for SMITE 2's open beta, introducing the God of Time, Chronos, and implementing numerous god stat changes. The update also includes adjustments to base health, protections, minion health, and item balance, aiming to alter time-to-kill and overall survival rates.
SMITE 2’s latest early access patch reintroduces Ratatoskr and the new Tracker Syndicate
SMITE 2's latest early access patch reintroduces the character Ratatoskr and launches the new Tracker Syndicate event. The patch includes new tracker collections with cosmetic rewards and updates to the game's mechanics. Ratatoskr returns from the original SMITE with new abilities focused on dashes, spins, and acorn attacks.
Fight or Kite: Spellcasters Chronicles is the most fun I’ve ever had in a MOBA
Spellcasters Chronicles is a fast-paced MOBA that offers a refreshing take on the genre with customizable skills and epic titan battles. Despite significant technical hurdles during installation and launch on multiple machines, the early access title provides an engaging experience for MOBA fans. The game features unique heroes, a deck-building system for abilities, and a unique mechanic where players must manually summon minions and colossal titans.
4v4 PVP Adventure MOBA Golden Tides Secures $3.5M Funding Round
Psychedelic Games has secured a $3.5 million funding round for its pirate-themed 4v4 MOBA, Golden Tides. The investment, led by KRAFTON, FlyQuest, and Arbitrum Gaming Ventures, will support continued development and the game's upcoming launch. CEO Devin Richman aims to innovate the MOBA genre with a focus on freedom and naval combat, while FlyQuest CEO Brian Anderson highlights the potential for new esports collaboration models.
SMITE 2 offers up a roadmap for its next few deities through the start of May
SMITE 2 has released a roadmap detailing upcoming deity additions and updates through May 5th. The roadmap includes the introduction of Gilgamesh, Ratatoskr, Ishtar, and Atlas, with specific updates focusing on new stats, events, and features to combat player attrition. The game will also feature a Tracker Extravaganza event throughout April.
The MOP Up: Aion Classic EU adds the fiery Phoenix class
Aion Classic's February update, 'Ignite,' introduces the new Phoenix class, a revamped onboarding experience, a new open-world zone, and expanded gear customization. The article also rounds up other recent MMO news, including updates for Neverwinter, Astroneer, Crossout, and the closure of TiMi Montréal.