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Sony appears to be auto-refunding Highguard players their microtransaction payments
Sony has begun automatically refunding microtransaction purchases made by players of the free-to-play hero shooter Highguard on PlayStation 5. The game, developed by Wildlight Entertainment and reportedly financed by Tencent subsidiary TiMi Studio Group, was shut down earlier this month due to failure to meet player retention metrics.
Report: Highguard Studio Wildlight Seems to Be Closing Its Doors
A review of Highguard suggests the hero shooter, despite its potential flaws and unrealized roadmap, offers a rewarding experience. The game is praised for its unique blend of mechanics and its ability to keep players engaged with its "just one more game" loop, though some structural concerns and player engagement issues are noted.
White Fox joining Marvel Rivals for Season 7: The Hunt Is On, bringing some nine-tailed madness
Marvel Rivals is launching Season 7, titled "The Hunt Is On," on March 20, 2026, introducing the new hero White Fox. The update also includes a new map, Lower Manhattan, arriving April 2, an Album System for in-game snapshots, and a special duo emote featuring Deadpool and Jeff available April 1-3.
Marathon’s Time To Kill Is Unforgiving, Unfair, and Utterly Brilliant - IGN
This article discusses Marathon's seemingly fast time to kill (TTK), initially perceived as a flaw, but ultimately praised as a brilliant design choice for tactical extraction shooter gameplay. The TTK is heavily influenced by the shield system, where stronger shields provide a significant advantage and reward players for bringing better gear into matches.
Black Cat is coming to Marvel Rivals and let's just say fans are looking forward to it a little too much —…
NetEase Games announced that White Fox and Black Cat will be joining the hero shooter Marvel Rivals in upcoming updates. White Fox, a strategist with supernatural abilities, arrives with Season 7 on March 20, 2026, followed by Black Cat in Season 7.5. The update also includes a new map, Lower Manhattan, and various balance changes for the game available on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, and PC.
Highguard Dev Wildlight Appears to Have Quietly Shut Its Doors
Wildlight Entertainment, the developer of the hero shooter Highguard, appears to have ceased operations. The studio's website and LinkedIn page are offline, and its ability to conduct business in California has been terminated. This follows the failed launch of Highguard, funding issues with Tencent, and widespread layoffs.
Marvel Rivals Season 7: Every Change You Need to Know
Marvel Rivals Season 7 introduces sweeping gameplay changes, including a significant reduction in ultimate energy gain across all heroes to slow down the pace of fights and reduce CC stacking. New hero White Fox is available now, with Black Cat coming in Season 7.5. The update also adds a new map, Lower Manhattan, and adjusts several hero abilities, with buffs for Black Panther and nerfs for Gambit's ultimate.
With Overwatch Back to Its Best, Marvel Rivals Plays Its Black Cat Trump Card
Marvel Rivals is set to launch its seventh season on March 20, 2026, introducing new characters Black Cat and White Fox. The season will feature a storyline involving forces from 2099 invading modern-day New York. The article also notes the recent resurgence of Overwatch as a competitor in the hero shooter genre.
Marvel Rivals Season 7 Introduces Black Cat and White Fox This Week
NetEase's hero shooter Marvel Rivals is launching Season 7 on March 20th, introducing playable characters Black Cat and White Fox. The new season will feature a story centered around forces from 2099 invading modern New York, with White Fox taking on a Strategist role and Black Cat expected to be a Duelist. Marvel Rivals is available for free on PC, PlayStation, and Xbox Series X|S.
Marvel Rivals season 7 is going back to the Big Apple with Black Cat, White Fox, and Kingpin in tow
Marvel Rivals is launching its seventh season, titled "The Hunt is On," on March 20, returning to a New York City setting. The season will introduce White Fox as a new playable hero, with Black Cat joining mid-season. Mayor Wilson Fisk is a central figure in the new narrative, which involves forces from 2099's Nueva York. Executive producer Danny Koo emphasized the importance of character fun in the hero shooter's ongoing development.
Bio-Cyberpunk Shooter HoverGrease 2 Launches May 22, 2026 — New Launch Trailer Out Now
Altergaze announced that HoverGrease 2 will launch on May 22, 2026, for PC via Steam, accompanied by a new launch trailer. The bio-cyberpunk shooter blends top-down and hero shooter elements, featuring a 14-chapter singleplayer story mode and 5v5 online multiplayer with over 180 weapons and 10 playable mutants.
Highguard just died and we are already being bombarded with another hero shooter being compared to Concord
The hero shooter genre is facing intense player scrutiny, with games like Highguard shutting down shortly after release due to negative reception and comparisons to Concord. New titles like Time Takers are also facing early criticism, with players quickly forming opinions based on trailers and early gameplay, impacting their potential success.
Overwatch director says addressing the 5v5 versus 6v6 debates 'cost us trust': 'We should have listened…
Overwatch 2 game director Aaron Keller admitted that the controversial shift from 6v6 to 5v5 gameplay format cost the team player trust. He stated that while a 6v6 mode remains popular, the team is still unsure how to best integrate it long-term. Keller emphasized a new development approach focused on listening to player feedback and protecting the core game's identity.
Valorant Reveals New Agent Miks
Riot Games revealed the new agent Miks during the Valorant Masters Santiago grand finals. Miks will be added to the roster of the popular hero shooter.
Marvel Rivals Wants Some Characters To Make You Say "Wait, Who?'"
Marvel Rivals executive producer Danny Koo discussed the game's character roster strategy, stating that approximately 70% are 'greatest hits' characters, 25% are curveballs, and 5% are deep cuts. Koo emphasized that the game aims to introduce characters as if it's the player's first encounter with them, making the art style appealing to a wider audience.
Marvel Rivals is part of the reason Overwatch dropped 5 new heroes at once
Overwatch game director Aaron Keller stated that Marvel Rivals has influenced the Overwatch team's decision to release multiple heroes simultaneously. Keller noted the excitement around Marvel Rivals launching with a large roster and considered a similar approach for Overwatch.
"What if we could just drop 30 new heroes into Overwatch?": Marvel Rivals "definitely had an impact" on Blizzard, says Overwatch boss, and a big factor was the response to new heroes
Blizzard Entertainment's game director Aaron Keller stated that Marvel Rivals had a significant impact on the Overwatch team, particularly regarding player response to new hero releases. The excitement for Marvel Rivals' large roster of characters prompted discussions within Blizzard about potentially introducing a similar volume of new heroes to Overwatch.
Marvel Rivals Developers Discuss Their Approach to Sustaining a Live-Service Shooter
Developers from NetEase Games and Marvel Games discussed their approach to sustaining Marvel Rivals as a live-service hero shooter. They emphasized building a strong foundation with Marvel's team-based storytelling, early community engagement, and a focus on core shooter mechanics. The team highlighted the importance of player feedback and regular content updates, including seasonal events and new game modes, to maintain player interest and evolve the game.
Everything announced at the Future Games Show Spring Showcase 2026
The Future Games Show Spring Showcase revealed numerous upcoming video games, including Cordura, Stupid Never Dies, Dave The Diver: In The Jungle DLC, and LEGO Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight. Several titles like Little Nightmares VR: Altered Echoes and WILL: Follow The Light received specific release dates in 2026, while others are slated for later this year or have demos available. The showcase featured world premieres, gameplay deep dives, and developer interviews across various genres and platforms.
Former Overwatch director Jeff Kaplan's favorite hero is Reinhardt, and reveals his charge was inspired by Left 4 Dead 2: 'It's what separates a great Rein from a sh*tty one'
Former Overwatch game director Jeff Kaplan revealed that Reinhardt was his main hero and that his shield ability was inspired by Left 4 Dead 2. Kaplan stated that Reinhardt's shield design was crucial for team-based gameplay and has since been widely adopted by other hero shooters.
