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NetEase promised to introduce a new hero into its third-person hero shooter Marvel Rivals every half-season in order to maintain players engagement with the title. As the first half of Season 1 is ending soon, the developer has announced two new heroes, The Thing and Human Torch, will be available when the second half of Season 1 starts next week, on February 21.The excitement surrounding the new characters was soon buried by the anger over a planned rank reset that was scheduled to come along with the update, which will make players lose progress. As explained by the dev diary, in the original plan, players were expected to see a four-division drop at half-season updates and a drop of six divisions at the start of a new season.Soon after the huge complaint was poured out on social media, NetEase just announced a decision to remove the rank reset for half-season, so players will retain their ranks and scores from the end of the first half.This quick adjustment has turned the attitude of unhappy players 180 degrees, who expressed their gratitude for the quick response and timely action to players voices. Awesome choice. This is why your game will have longevity and succeed. Honestly, just bought a skin bc of this, says a player.However, the latest announcement didnt mention if the rank will be reset when a new season starts, so more information could be expected later.Join our80 Level Talent platformand ournew Discord server, follow us onInstagram,Twitter,LinkedIn,Telegram,TikTok, andThreads,where we share breakdowns, the latest news, awesome artworks, and more.Source link The post The Thing and Human Torch To Join Marvel Rivals Soon appeared first on CG SHARES.

Best Buy has brought back one of the most popular gaming accessory deals we saw last summer. The Asus ROG 65W Charger Dock is on sale for only $30. Normally $65, the official Asus Charger Dock was designed with the ROG Ally family of PC handhelds in mind. That said, you can use this portable docking station with other handhelds, including Steam Deck and Nintendo Switch--just make sure you update the accessory to its latest firmware. Asus ROG 65W Charger Dock $30 (was $65) It doubles as both a power brick and a docking station thanks to its built-in HDMI 2.0 port and USB 2.0 port. It connects to your handheld via USB-C to deliver power. As long as the device you want to use supports external displays and doesn't draw more than 65W of power, you should be able to use it with the ROG Charger Dock.It supports fast-charging via USB-C and is capable of displaying in 1080p with a 120Hz refresh rate or 4K at 60Hz. You can also use the USB-A port to charge a separate device, which could save you a spot in your power brick. Or you can use the USB-A port for accessories, such as dongles for keyboards, mice, or controllers.The compact design makes it ideal for travel, so if you bring your ROG Ally or Steam Deck with you on trips, this can substitute for a traditional dock--though you may want to pair it with a budget-friendly portable stand, like this great one from JSAUX. See at Best Buy Keep in mind that the ROG 65W Charger Dock deal has sold out quickly in the past, and it's very possible the same will happen with this deal before the end of the week.Continue Reading at GameSpot

In 2013, John Riccitiello stepped down as EA's CEO following a tumultuous six-year run on top of the company. During Riccitiello's reign, Activision's Call of Duty franchise overtook Battlefield in terms of popularity, and it didn't help when Riccitiello joked that Battlefield players should be charged to reload. Now, ex-Activision Blizzard CEO Bobby Kotick has shared his belief that Riccitiello was the worst CEO in the video game industry.During a joint appearance on Grit with former EA Chief Creative Officer Bing Gordon, Kotick revealed that Activision was afraid that Gordon would assume control of EA and prove to be a good leader for the company."I'm not saying this because [Gordon is] sitting here," said Kotick. "Our fear was always that Bing was going to run [EA]. And we would have paid for Riccitiello to stay a CEO forever... like we thought he was the worst CEO in video games." Gordon also noted that Riccitiello may have hastened his departure from EA as well.Continue Reading at GameSpot

The recent launch of Sniper Elite: Resistance has offered an engaging extra boost of content for fans of the franchise, with the release of the game being quite impressive when considering another Rebellion title, Atomfall, is set to launch very soon on March 27. Resistance does not have the length and originality of a major Sniper Elite release, but it will hopefully act as a fun tide-over for players in anticipation for the franchise's next mainline project.

As a horror fan for many years, I think Scream 7needs to achieve one major accomplishment: figure out a motive for Ghostface that works well. In the past, the wise, funny, and meta horror franchise has been criticized for featuring the same motives over and over again. For the first three movies, Ghostface sought revenge on final girl Sidney Prescott (Neve Campbell). Then, from Scream 4 to Scream 6, the various Ghostface killers looked for celebrity. I was on board with all of these storylines because I love a lot about this franchise, including Sidney's continued strength.

There is a lot going on during every turn of Civilization 7. Each time you hit next turn, the computer is calculating the moves of other civilizations, factoring in your difficulty setting, proposing new wars, collecting new resources, selecting new items off the tech tree, and so on. Basically, math is always happening in Civilization 7. Why else did you think the turns take so damn long to calculate?All of that behind-the-scenes complex machinery is what makes Civilization Civilization, and its what veterans come to the series for a way to build out what actually feels like an empire from scratch. But all of those moving pieces can make for a very stressful first-time experience. Worse, it can make you feel like you dont understand the game. It could even make you feel like you shouldnt play it.That feeling of a lack of understanding propelled me away from past Civilization games, even though I enjoyed the few matches I spent with them. But Ive learned something after bouncing off more than one Civilization game before Civilization 7: Youre supposed to be confused.As I mentioned before, the Civilization series is complex, and there are a lot of moving pieces happening every single turn. Confusion is a completely natural feeling when faced with a thousand potentially important pieces of information in front of you. What does Production do? How much Science do I need to research something? What does Happiness even do? Why can my unit move two spaces sometimes and one space other times? What do you mean theyre declaring war on me?! I get it. But those questions are normal, and the way you feel is okay. Youre definitely doing a ton of stuff wrong, but I have excellent news for you: You can still win at Civ if youre doing almost everything wrong, but doing one thing right.Civilization 7 is a video game in which you learn by doing. Guides are extremely helpful for answering your specific questions, especially when the Civilopedia in-game can be less than helpful. (And to that end, you dont want to miss our Civilization 7 guides.) But nothing teaches Civilization better than actually playing Civilization.When youre first starting out, you want to pick a leader that means something to you, and a civilization that you have some affinity for. Youre going to be seeing a lot of your leader, and youre going to be working on evolving your civ, so make sure if you pick Confucius, its because youve read one of his biographies or something like that. Connections and a desire to see Rome succeed (or wherever your extended family might be from) will pull you through when the deep confusion hits.Once youre in the game, pick an advisor and stick with them. This will basically determine what victory path youre going to go on. Maybe you like the idea of ruling the world by conquering it and you want to go for a Military Victory. Or maybe youre fascinated by some of the incredible wonders of our world, or are interested in religion. Then follow the culture advisor to reach a Culture Victory.After youve selected a direction for your civilization, it really is as simple as boosting that one aspect as much as possible. If youre looking to complete the Manhattan Project and win a Science Victory, get your Science up as high as it can go. Do whatever your Science advisor says. If you dont understand why your units are moving weird or why youre suddenly losing a battle you thought you would win, just know that you dont need to understand that. You just need more Science.On the default difficulty, following your advisor is potentially enough to win the entire game, and youll walk out the other side understanding how to win that kind of victory in the future. Then, pick another civilization, another leader, and another victory condition for your next match. As the turns go by, youll begin to understand the things that confused you the last time around, and you can then compound that knowledge with what you now know about Science civilizations or whatever you did the first time.Like the cities in Civilization 7, knowledge about the game is built up, paved over, and rebuilt over time. You cannot read the Civilopedia or even our guides to fully grasp the game. You must read and play, or otherwise risk overloading yourself with information. The best and biggest advice I can give for coming into Civilization 7 is to resist that urge to restart your game because it isnt going well. There are lessons to be learned every turn in Civilization, even ones where you lose entire armies or even cities. And even if you feel like youre not learning as you play, I promise you are. Every turn, every age, and every match will get you that much closer to that I think I finally get it, moment. With enough practice, you might even fully understand it in time for Civilization 8.

If you need to stock up on some light reading, Humble is currently offering a massive bundle of 71 Starfinder and Pathfinder comics for just $18. Published by Dynamite Entertainment! This bundle features every tale inspired by the fantasy and sci-fi TTRPG settings created by Paizo, and its certainly worth checking out if youre a fan of the game.All 66 issues of the Pathfinder comics are present in this bundle, which includes all of the associated specials and one-shots, in addition to the five-issue run of Starfinder: Angels of the Drift. Purchasing this bundle entitles you to PDF, ePUB, and CBZ formats of every issue, so you can enjoy them on a variety of devices or applications.Humble always sends a portion of each sale to benefit a nonprofit in this case, your purchase will support United Negro Collego Fund, a foundation dedicated to improving access to higher education for Black Americans. You can use the Adjust Donation drop-down menu to fine-tune how much goes to the publisher, the charity, or Humble.

We may earn a commission from links on this page. Deal pricing and availability subject to change after time of publication.Presidents Day is not until Feb. 17, 2025, but as is often the case, retailers have started their sales well in advance. Best Buy has the best sale I've seen so far, with great deals on major appliances and tech products, including headphones, TVs, soundbars, washers, and more. Here are my favorite deals from the sale worth considering. Resolution: 4K, Size: 55 inches, Display: LED, Backlight: Edge Lit, Voice Assistant: Alexa. 55 Samsung The Frame (LS03D, 2024) $899.99 at Best Buy $1,499.99 Save $600.00 Get Deal Get Deal $899.99 at Best Buy $1,499.99 Save $600.00 Wireless Connectivity: Bluetooth, Maximum Frequency Response: 20 kilohertz, Peak Power: 550 Watts JBL Soundbar with Wireless Subwoofer 5.1-Channel $259.99 at Best Buy $599.99 Save $340.00 Get Deal Get Deal $259.99 at Best Buy $599.99 Save $340.00 Noise Cancelling (Active): No, Wireless Connectivity: Bluetooth, Water Resistant: Yes. Apple - AirPods 4 $99.99 at Best Buy $129.99 Save $30.00 Get Deal Get Deal $99.99 at Best Buy $129.99 Save $30.00 Capacity: 4.5 cubic feet, High-Efficiency: Yes, Washer Load Type: Front load, App Compatible: Yes. Samsung 4.5 Cu. Ft. Smart Front Load Washer $699.99 at Best Buy $1,034.99 Save $335.00 Get Deal Get Deal $699.99 at Best Buy $1,034.99 Save $335.00 Processor Model: i7, Graphics: Intel Iris Xe, RAM: 16 GB, Display Type: LED, Screen Size: 15.6 in. HP 15 (Intel Core i7 12th Gen, 512GB SSD, 16GB RAM, Touch Display, 2024 Model) $499.99 at Best Buy $799.99 Save $300.00 Get Deal Get Deal $499.99 at Best Buy $799.99 Save $300.00 Screen Size: 40 millimeters, Operating System: watchOS, App: Yes, Built-in Storage: 32 GB. Apple Watch SE 2nd Generation $169.00 at Best Buy $249.00 Save $80.00 Get Deal Get Deal $169.00 at Best Buy $249.00 Save $80.00 SEE 3 MORE A Samsung washer with a $335 discountIf you're looking for a washer, peep this Samsung 4.5 Cu. Ft. Smart front load washer for $699.99 (originally $1,034.99), the lowest price it has been over the last few months, according to price-tracking tools. If you need other major appliances and like free TVs (who doesn't?), Best Buy is offering a free 75-inch Samsung Crystal UHD TV when you buy two or more appliances and they total at least $2,499.99. Very doable if you need a stove or fridge.The Frame TV is $600 offSamsung's The Frame is perfect for those who don't want an ugly TV to be the centerpiece of their living room. The matte and anti-reflective screen truly makes it look like you have a piece of art hanging on your wall (I've been fooled by them before). You can get the 55-inch The Frame for $899.99 (originally $1,499.99), the lowest price it's been over the last few months.A JBL soundbar and subwoofer combo over 50% offBuck for buck, there's nothing that elevates a home theater setup like getting a soundbar and subwoofer combo. The JBL 5.1 Channel Soundbar and Subwoofer combo is $259.99 (originally $599.99), a killer deal and the cheapest it has been over the last few months. You can read more about the PCMag review here.A powerful HP laptop for less than $500An HP laptop with an i7 processor with 16GB of RAM, and 512GB of storage for $499.99 (originally $799.99) is impressive. Make sure you're OK having a 15.6-inch screen, which is definitely on the bigger end of the spectrum. The resolution isn't 4K (only Full HD) with an LED display, but if you care about performance over design and aesthetics, it's a good choice.Apple Watch and AirPods up to $80 offApple users will enjoy the budget Apple Watch SE 2nd Generation for $169 (originally $249) and the new AirPods 4 for $99.99 (originally $129.99). Both of these are at the lowest price they've been over the last few months. Finally, a note of caution: If you've been eyeing that Google Pixel 7 Pro deal at Best Buy, don't buy it. It's much cheaper over at Woot with more storage. You're welcome.