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While 2024s Astro Bot may be what put this adorable little PlayStation mascot into the main stream, underneath Astros big eyes and sci-fi shell is over a decade of history. A history that sees him clawing his way up from the depths of proof-of-concept demos all the way to his name being called out for Game of the Year.

Baldur's Gate 3 highlights its diverse level of reactivity, as one of its players shares a few examples of Shadowheart's low approval romance dialogue. Originally released in August 2023, Baldur's Gate 3 has since established itself as one of the best games of its generation. Not only did it sweep The Game Awards, but many fans continue to enjoy their adventures on the Sword Coast even in 2025. As a single-player title with co-op elements, the enduring popularity of Baldur's Gate 3 is nothing short of impressive.

Healers often get a raw deal in hero shooter games. Classes capable of keeping players alive are critical, and can make the difference between a team that wins and a team that loses. Despite risking life and limb for teammates who may not deserve it, healers say they are rarely appreciated. This axiom was true in the days of the original Overwatch and its controversial resurrection mechanics, and held steady for the sequel even as Blizzard spent years tuning said gameplay. Now that Marvel Rivals is in the spotlight, healers are having a bad case of dj vu. This time, though, healers find themselves in a literal popularity contest.At the end of a Marvel Rivals match, after a winner is declared, the game crowns a most valuable player (MVP) and a runner-up on the losing team (SVP). During this screen, players can watch match highlights for each individual contributor and take the opportunity to speak to their group one last time. Here, participants can send each other thumbs-up votes, presumably as a measure to help build camaraderie between fans. You can send as many votes as youd like, including to yourself, for some reason. Theres arguably some incentive to send people votes, as some seasonal challenges award cosmetics such as sprays.But based on conversations with nearly a dozen Strategists Marvel Rivals official term for characters whose mechanics are built around aiding others more often than not, healers are the class type most likely to get shafted. Characters in this category include the recently released Invisible Woman and the Jeff the Land Shark. Strategists like Rocket Raccoon and Mantis both have some of the highest win rates around. The importance of a Strategist seems inarguable, yet many of them feel as if they do not get their flowers.I think healers in this game dont get a lot of credit, said Hayes Madsen, a Cloak & Dagger main who has logged over 100 hours in NetEases shooter. Madsen estimates that hes spent 60% of that time playing Strategist, and throughout, he said, hell only get an upvote if [hes MVP or SVP] on [his] team, or here and there randomly.Most of theStrategist players I spoke to agree that the end-of-game voting as a whole can be hit or miss. Its likely that dejected players on a losing team will mash their way out of the screen thats reminding them of their failure. Marvel Rivals virtually instant queue times make it easy to move on to the next ordeal as well.Like anything else, there are exceptions for when Strategists do and do not get their due. If youre playing with actual friends, for example, then those pals are more likely to throw you a bone. The mode youre queuing for sometimes changes this dynamic as well.People are way better about voting in ranked and will typically recognize my efforts even if we didnt do so hot, said Otachis, a Jeff main who sometimes plays with her vote-ready boyfriend.Hushbuppy, a Mantis main who maintains that healers do not get particular recognition even when they perform very well, has witnessed differences between Quick Play and Ranked as well. Though Strategists may get votes in the former mode, potential nods sometimes feel like they are out of obligation.In quickplay people seem to either not vote or just vote the whole team so theres usually not singling out, Hushbuppy told Polygon. But in ranked people seem more selective, and there I find that [damage-per-second] roles usually get the votes (if the team won) while healers often dont.The segregation between damage-dealing characters and classes who play support roles was widely noted by interviewed players. On the whole, Rivals players seem more likely to upvote people with high kill/death ratios than other types of teammates. While the game itself recognizes Strategists who heal in great numbers with a badge, overall, support types are less likely to be deemed an MVP or SVP. Some classes feel the stinginess more than others, though.I find Mantis easier to get MVPs with due to her having pretty good damage on top of her ult sometimes just being enough to flip the balance to secure objectives or maintain on Overtime hold while waiting for my team, said Synda, a gold-ranked player whose above-average gameplay has allowed them to get upvotes in Quick Play and Ranked alike.Perceptions around optimal team compositions influence how Strategists fare during voting as well, based on conversations with numerous players. Rivals players can earn seasonal bonuses, like additional damage or health, by playing specific characters together. These dark horse picks, which often defy conventional knowledge, tend to be overlooked during the postgame, players said.End of game voting has felt like if you dont pick meta characters [like Mantis or Luna Snow], youre not very recognized unless you manage to pump out insane amounts of healing and receive the Most Heals in Game icon on the end game scoreboard, said Loki main Yabba.As some tell it, while they might strike out during voting, theyll occasionally find other signs that suggest others arent taking them for granted. Luca, a Jeff player whose multi-kill abilities sometimes net endgame votes, said that players often express appreciation during the match itself.Ive had some people thanking me in chat when my healing is clearly saving them, and others where people just ignore me, Luca said.When Strategists do win votes, it tends to come from players who directly benefited from the heals. Hushbuppy, for instance, said that players with intensely mobile mains like Spider-Man tend to be more grateful than others.I suspect its just they recognize the difficulty in getting to them at all with how fast and how wildly they move, Hushbuppy said. Iron Man and Storm players also seem more appreciative, and Id guess its for similar reasons as flying characters.But for all the niceties, there seems to be an equal number of ingrates who sour the experience. Ryan, an Adam Warlock enthusiast, called the role a thankless job where no matter how well youre doing you still have people spamming need healing.Much of this grumbling will sound familiar to anyone who has played team-based shooters before. But beyond the voting which isnt a mechanic in Overwatch 2 playing as a support class in Marvel Rivals does hold some distinctions from its predecessors. Multiple players told Polygon that playing support feels slightly less like a chore than it does in other games in the genre.I found myself having quite a lot of fun with Cloak & Dagger and now play them for genuine enjoyment rather than necessity, says Dennis. While some Strategists, particularly those in Quick Play, might be picked less frequently, surprisingly, healers arent necessarily the rarest class in the game. Instead, players seem to shy away most from the tank-heavy Vanguard class. Multiple players I spoke to claim their matches tend to have at least one Strategist, maligned as they might be. Then again, there arent that many Vanguard characters to begin with, which might explain their scarcity.The stigmata surrounding character types are different in Rivals as well. Where Overwatch players had to endure gender-specific harassment tied to characters like Mercy, Rivals came out of the gate with more support characters as well as gender parity for the class. The characters who can resurrect, like Adam Warlock and Rocket Raccoon, are also male. Typically, the initial support characters in team-based games tend to be women.I remember the term Mercy main being thrown around as derogatory a lot and people assuming that all women played mercy because they lacked skill in other roles, said Otachis. Thankfully I havent seen much of that in the Rivals community.While the downer vibes arent as rancid as they were in games like Overwatch, and despite the occasional upvotes, in general, Rivals Strategists tend to feel the brunt of the blame when things go south. Its always been one of those roles where if youre doing it well, no one notices, says Ryan. But if you drop the ball, everyone points at you first.Strategists do concede that anyone who plays poorly will likely face harassment during or after matches. Strategists are scapegoats, however, because their role is directly relational to other players.With healers, its easy to think that you died because your healers are bad, versus your positioning wasnt good or they were just busy saving someone else, said Loki main Jason Michaels. I also think healers get the spotlight because if theyre not doing well, youre getting killed and not getting to play your game.With all the pressure and potential negativity, why do Strategists bother? Players like Ryan will readily admit that playing a Strategist opens an inherently masochistic dynamic. But if you want to win, then someone has to brave it.I play healer, as I always have, because I believe deep down that heals will make or break a match, Ryan stated.

Indie developer Team Ladybug has carved out a niche by making the types of side-scrolling action games that Konami used to create. Best known for Metroidvanias Touhou Luna Nights and Record of Lodoss War: Deedlit in Wonder Labyrinth (and the Gradius homage Drainus), Team Ladybug is attempting a new spin on the beloved action-exploration formula with Blade Chimera, which places a huge emphasis on its titular weapon: a multifunctional sword that also happens to be a nice demon lady.Blade Chimera is full of interesting ideas (and less interesting execution of those ideas), with clever, compounding combat and exploration mechanics that unlock as you journey through a demon-infested Osaka, Japan. As Shin, a demon hunter who works for a highly questionable military organization, your job is to slay the monsters that have occupied the city. Using a variety of guns, swords, throwing stars, and (of course) a whip, Shin explores the mazelike city and the tunnels beneath on a mission to dispose of massive titan demons.Early on in Blade Chimera, out now on Nintendo Switch and Windows PC, Shin encounters Lux, a shape-shifting spirit-sword and confidant who has broad-ranging powers. In addition to serving as a giant, demon-slaying sword, Lux can act as a shield; restore Shins health; rematerialize missing objects; turn into a rope for Shin to swing from; and serve as an ad hoc platform to jump off of. She can even become a jetpack.Lux serves as a Swiss Army knife for the games traversal and exploration mechanics. But progression and map access elsewhere in Blade Chimera can sometimes feel like an afterthought. Much of Shins gated progress is simply unlocked by upgrading a security badge, and Shin needs only to find the right computer terminal to have an assistant upgrade his access level.As Shin explores Osaka on his mission, hell encounter a wide variety of demons that are largely rooted in Japanese folklore, some of which are very visually striking. Shin has an equally diverse set of combat tools to dispatch them, including long-range rifles and close-quarters melee weapons. Early on, Blade Chimera encourages the player to experiment with a variety of loadouts, but some weapons easily outshine others, limiting experimentation in the later hours. Many of the games long-range weapons also trivialize enemy encounters; its too easy to simply spam a bunch of bullets or shuriken at monsters at the edge of the screen.Progression throughout Blade Chimera is surprisingly linear for a game so clearly inspired by Castlevania: Symphony of the Night. While theres some backtracking early on, Shin ultimately gains the ability to teleport around the map, and the game often leaves a clear breadcrumb trail for the player to lead them to their next objective.Despite some small nits I had with Blade Chimera, I still had a great time with it, largely because of the games well-designed boss battles and the clever use of Lux as an all-in-one tool. Graphically, the game can be quite striking; its pixel art is lovingly detailed and designed with a muted, distinct color palette. But its the precise, sometimes challenging combat and clever platforming that help Blade Chimera stand out in a very crowded market of indie action-exploration games.Team Ladybug hasnt reinvented the Metroidvania with Blade Chimera, but thanks to its core idea tying its mystical sword into nearly every aspect of gameplay it offers something that manages to feel fresh and lovingly designed. Anyone with a fondness for Konamis catalog of side-scrolling action games should, at the very least, give its demo a try. Blade Chimerawas released on Jan. 16 on Nintendo Switch and Windows PC. The game was reviewed on Nintendo Switch using a pre-release download code provided by publisher Playism. Vox Media has affiliate partnerships. These do not influence editorial content, though Vox Media may earn commissions for products purchased via affiliate links. You can findadditional information about Polygons ethics policy here.

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More people than ever aspire to become influencers on social media, given YouTubes proliferation as an entertainment source and the popularity of Instagram and TikTok. Some 57% of Gen Z aspire to be influencers, according to a 2023 survey of 1,000 U.S. respondents. It makes sense after seeing influencers earn big payouts while having more freedom and flexibility to work on their terms.There are many glamorous aspects of becoming an influencer, but being able to earn a full-time salary is challenging. Its a considerable amount of hard work, requires some luck, and the field has gotten competitive. And thats why some experts suggest aspiring content creators consider freelancing.What influencers really earnJust 4% of the estimated 50 million global creators are earning more than $100,000 a year, according to Goldman Sachs Research. And 48% of creators earned $15,000 or less in 2023, reports The Wall Street Journal, partly due to social networks reducing creator program payouts and other incentives used to encourage posting.Due to creator saturation, brands have more creator partners to choose from, sometimes leading them to be more selective over who they work with and pay less for that work.And investing time and resources solely into these social networks is an unpredictable pay-off, considering the changes to X (formerly Twitter) since 2023 as well as TikToks uncertain future in the U.S.Going full-time as a creator can be challenging, especially when relying on brand deals, which can be inconsistent and volatile, says Lindsey Gamble, a consultant, advisor, and speaker on the creator economy and influencer marketing.Diversifying your incomeDespite these drawbacks, you dont need to abandon your aspirations to become a creator or influencer.But for most people, its not a realistic full-time focus or going to deliver the pay day you may be thinking. Instead, more professionals will find success by being a well-rounded freelancer and having one of your focus areas be creating content for social media. That way youre not disregarding your interests in being an influencer, but also protecting your income.Freelancing can provide access to a wider range of projects diversifying your income and providing better long-term stability. As a freelancer, you have the ability to offer a mix of services and products to companies and individuals based on your expertise and experience.Diversifying types of work and clients is paramount for younger workers during this period of AI-boosted jobs and work disruption, says says Sophie Wade, workforce innovation advisor and instructor, and host of the Transforming Work podcast. Relying only on influencer/creator income is unwise, rather than developing transferrable skills, diversifying clients and projects, and building a range of experiences and expertise to be prepared whichever way markets evolve.Freelancing takes many forms like offering consulting, coaching, creative services, marketing, technical support, professional training, project management, speaking, and other services. For example, a web designer could offer brand partnerships on social media as a content creator, sell courses to other designers, and provide website redesign services to companies. That way, as any aspect of your business ebbs and flows due to seasonality, economic conditions, or whatever other reason, youve got multiple income streams to rely on.Plus, freelancing lets you diversify your presence beyond the highly competitive social media landscape, helping you compete for work across private and public marketplaces, networking platforms, industry events, and professional communities. Finding creative fulfillmentDiversifying your offerings allows you to vary your day-to-day workload, so youre not repeating the same tasks over and over again.Sometimes, I get bored or creatively drained working on the same kind of projects, so alternating between freelance and creator work allowed me to be creatively free and work with a variety of brands, says Jayde Powell, a freelance social strategist and content creator. Doing both truly feels like yin and yangdifferent but balancedwhich has allowed me to establish my own lane as a creatorpreneur.And the advantages of diversification works in all directions whether theres times youre getting stability and income from being a content creator, a speaker, an advisor, or in another capacity.If theres anything [the last year] taught me, its that having two streams of income is not only fruitful for my purse but also for my mental health, adds Powell. As is the case with freelance work, sometimes you can go months without picking up any projects. I often found myself in a position where agencies I would talk to knew they needed a freelance social strategist but simply werent ready to bring one on. My saving grace was working as a creator and influencer. My earnings from my brand partnerships often helped supplement my income as a freelancer, which mitigated any potential financial stressors I could have had.Keep in mind that there are some barriers to entry with freelancing are higher than posting on social media, as youve got to earn professional experience, develop an in-demand skillset, and attract clients.Freelancing is less familiar to Gen Z, who have undeveloped professional networks and skillsets, and it takes time to grow a client base, says podcaster Wade.In most scenarios, offering freelance services will require that youve worked at a company full-time for at least a few years to get hands-on experience, gain professional contacts, and earn any necessary credentials. That way youre qualified to provide high-quality services, potential customers can trust in your offerings, and this experience can act as a starting point for growing a customer base.This is where being a content creator is advantageous as you can generate valuable visibility for your other types of freelance work.Finding the right balanceFor freelancers, creating content is key today; it helps you get in front of prospects, showcases your expertise, and gives them a preview of what its like to work with you, adds consultant Gamble. As someone who left a 9-to-5 six months ago, Ive found the combination of creator and freelancer to be working really well. Both sides complement each other, helping you secure bigger budgets and become more integral to the companies you work with, he says.Thats where freelancing and influencing go hand-in-hand. Youre not only being flexible in the support youre able to provide to clients, but giving yourself options to ensure youre financially stable, enjoying variety in your day-to-day work, and continuing to develop your skills in the process.I think increasingly people are answering questions that have been posed as an or with an and, says Ziad Ahmed, an expert on Gen Z and the head of Next Gen at United Talent Agency. We have watched as creators have evolved into actors and entrepreneurs, as baristas have turned into internet sensations, as freelancers have taken yearly hiatuses to be travel bloggers, as the lines between creators and creatives and colleagues have all blurred.There are no shortage of options to explore and benefits to tap into as a content creator, but its a competitive and unpredictable path that many will struggle to turn into full-time work. A more realistic approach is to diversify as a freelancer, and make creating on social media one of the many skills you offer.