Yearly Archives: 2017

Laser League Celebrates First Field Test

The first Laser League field test begins today for players who want a sneak-peek at the high-octane action and other content in development for the light-speed, “team sport of 2150.” Compete in international stadiums for control of the spectacled pitch, and eliminate rivals by activating powerful, neon-colored laser walls. Assemble a team, combine classes and dominate the arena with teamwork, skill and strategy. This Field Test is the first of the preliminary closed-beta program for Laser League and begins today at 1 pm PDT and runs through Sunday, Oct. 29th at 7 pm PDT.

League of Legends: Go Noobs Discussion

by Jason Parker (Ragachak)Editor’s Note: This video actually has a very positive message and I encourage people to watch it, follow it, and believe it. Not just for League, but in life. There are always going to be toxic players, but don’t let them stop you. But still, this is online gaming/Riot, so let’s do this. 

I like this video. I really do. It’s got a positive message, where you learn what you should already know: The first step to being good at something is sucking at something. We all suck when we start League of Legends. Anyone who convinces you they came out of the box as an S+ Asskicking Machine, they’re lying to you. My own experience is a testament to that. I’ve lived in Silver/Gold forever, but I started trying to play top-lane/mid-lane champs like Vladimir, Mordekaiser, Fiddlesticks, champs like that. And whoo doctor, was I awful. I fed every single time I played, not bothering to play bot matches. figuring I could learn more from the actual in-game experience. I don’t recall the sort of things I heard because I mostly played with four other friends, who were helping me get my feet wet. I mean, I played DOTA/DOTA 2 also, so at least that helped. A tiny bit, anyway. But they do have a positive message to offer here: Keep trying, be new. You’ll get there. Unfortunately, that’s where I start to have a problem.

League Of Legends Jhin Review

What they don’t tell you is that League of Legends has the most awful, vile, dumpster-fire community I’ve ever been a part of. I’ve played almost every major online/competitive game that’s gained a measure of ground. I don’t recall a game with a worse community than League of Legends. They’re all pretty bad for one reason or another. In SMITE they’re mostly confined to Conquest for example. In Overwatch, you can just mute people. Back on topic, you aren’t told that you’re going to constantly be told to “Kill yourself”, “Hitler should have killed your family so you weren’t born” (that was over talk of Christmas/Hanukkah, mind in champ select), that “You should’ve never been born”, or one of the best, “Please put a gun in your mouth after the match and pull the trigger because nobody needs you”.  Sure, you can mute them, but in a game where you’re trying to win, you don’t want to deny communication. The next is spamming pings, which is almost as annoying. Their video doesn’t make it clear that you’re going to be made to feel like the most garbage person to exist. The only time this doesn’t’ seem to happen, it’s probably because you’re the one doing it.

League OF Legends Season 6

They also neglect to mention that there are going to be people that will refuse to play, logging into Ranked and deny you a win by disconnecting on purpose because “They won’t listen to me, so I refuse to play”, or “You picked Master Yi”, “You chose Taric and he’s gay af”, or whatever nonsense reason there is. I wish those weren’t real. Riot glosses over the fact people hate you for no reason and are more than willing to purposely feed if they don’t get what they want. This happens, and it happens a lot. Now, this is not the entire community. Don’t get me wrong. There are tons of people in the League community that want to help you get better and want to win matches. They seem to be far and few between though. And I want you to win. No matter what game you play or what you enjoy, I want you to win and have fun. But you should definitely know, if you didn’t already, that people are shitbags. How do you deal with this? How do I deal with this? I either try to “kill them with kindness”, or if that isn’t going to work, I just stop responding. You can’t stop them from feeding or idling but you can try to be considerate to even the worst people. It won’t hurt to try. Firing back, or informing them they’re going to get reported never helps. If you’re going to report someone? Wait til the match is over. That’s just going to make things worse, and that’s not the goal here. The goal is to both have fun and win. If your idea of fun is being a jackass to strangers on the Internet, you have problems that I cannot cure with words.

League Of Legends Patch 5.16

The really disappointing thing is that the game is not bad. And all of the people are not bad. But the ones that are are the most vocal and are in the most games. They don’t really care if you report them or if they get muted/banned because it’s easy to just make another account and hit 30 to get right back into your match. So I like this video. I think it’s positive. But it’s really painting the community and game in a light that’s just not viable. Very seldom will your teammates be understanding that you’re “just new” or “you’re trying your best”. It’s an unfortunate part of online gaming that’s probably not going anywhere anytime soon. It is important for you to know this. It’s not always going to be a horrible, upsetting experience, and if you have thick skin/are willing to ignore that level of toxicity, everything will be fine. This doesn’t make League of Legends bad, because the game itself is fine! It’s fun. It’s solid, even if every few seasons they completely shake up the whole game, or are willing to let things get completely out of hand with balance issues (RE: The upcoming Rune Update is insane. It’s insane). But don’t stop playing. Keep working, climb from being a noob into someone with skills. You can do it! Just … don’t let these awful, toxic dumpster-fire people from stopping you. They’re going to be there, just keep trying.

Middle-Earth: Shadow of War

Middle-Earth: Shadow of War is an open-world third-person action RPG taking place in the Tolkien universe. Take on the role of a Gondor ranger named Talion sharing his body with the Elf Lord Celebrimbor and work to fuel the fires of rebellion by building up an insurmountable amount of power.

Bring the fight to Sauron as you forge a new ring of power, duel nemeses, gain followers, amass an army, plan out complex strategies, and conquer fortresses across Morder. Available for the Xbox One, PlaySation 4, and Windows.

Features:

One Does Simply: Explore the land picking up on quests, storylines, bases, allies, and powerful equipment.

Today, Enemy; Tomorrow, Friend: Battle and subjugate powerful rivals in the dynamically evolving nemesis system.

BOGO: Utilize the unique talents and properties of both halves of your hero.

Regions of Ruin

Regions of Ruin is a 2D side-scrolling RPG where you take on the role of a warrior-king looking to save lives and build a great settlement. Travel across an open-world taking on quests, defeating monsters, rescuing dwarves, and constantly expanding your base for any and all to call home, available for the Xbox One, Linux, Mac, and Windows.

Features:

Ahead of the Game: Continually improve your character’s skills and equipment to keep up with the progressively scaling difficulty.

Delegator: Put your people to work improving the town or farming resources from areas you’ve visited previously.

Into Danger: Seek out powerful items while battling fierce enemies and bosses.

Hidden Dragon Legend

Hidden Dragon Legend is a 2.5D action platformer with RPG and puzzle-solving elements. Dive into a fast-paced combat system where acrobatic finesse and a keen ability to execute combos are necessary to survive against fearsome foes. Use those deadly skills to journey through ancient China and get revenge on the sinister organization that cursed you, available for PlayStation 4.

Features:

Omae Wa Mou Shindeiru: Deftly maneuver around waves of enemies hacking n’ slashing and ducking n’ weaving to victory.

Quick Fingers, Quick Mind: Solve Metroidvania style puzzles in the heat of combat.

Culture Shock: Explore an Imperial era and the mysteries lying therin.

Dynasty Feud’s “The Night Party” DLC Debuts Today on Steam

The fast-paced multiplayer brawler Dynasty Feud is welcoming a brand-new dynasty today: The Night Party. Get ready for an entirely new cast of characters, new weapons – and ever more ludicrous special attacks. May the mightiest dynasty win!

The Night Party DLC introduces a colorful cast of characters who met at a midnight rave party. Like most outcasts, they’ve been misunderstood by society – and instead of remaining forever alone, they decide to band together:

Dynasty Feud David

David N. “The Werewolf”

  • Since he’s unable to control his beastly transformation, timing is of the essence when using him in battle.
  • In human form, he’s a slow and below average melee fighter; in wolf form, he’s fast, deadly, and mobile.

 

Dynasty Feud Donald

Donald “The Duke”

  • Donald is one of the best melee fighters in Dynasty Feud; he’s lightning fast and has good reach.
  • When struck, Donald turns into a bat with the ability to fly away and live to fight another day.

 

Dynasty Feud Mr T

Mr. T “The Pharaoh”

  • T’s initial sarcophagus form is cumbersome – making him an easy target … but it can occasionally prove effective in battle.
  • When out of his sarcophagus, Mr. T. is a versatile long-range fighter with good mobility.

 

Dynasty Feud Jekyll

Jekyll “The Grad Student”

  • In his ordinary grad student form, Jekyll can use a limited number of potions that allow him to play mind tricks on his opponents.
  • When transformed, Jekyll is a mighty melee fighter who can also go berserk.

 

Dynasty Feud Zack

Zack “The Zombie”

  • Zack can easily surprise his opponent by detaching and throwing his own head (!)
  • While his body is headless, Zack is incapable of moving but can withstand any attacks; his head, however, can still get hit – so beware of headshots.