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Best Halsin companion build in BG3
Baldur’s Gate 3 presents players with the chance to recruit a number of different companions along their adventures, and while most of them are found relatively quickly, a few, including the Druid Halsin and his powerful builds, will take a little bit of time and effort to add to your camp. How to use Halsin in Baldur’s Gate 3 As a Druid, Halsin provides some of the best utility you can find filling in whatever role you might need.
How much money does Hasan make on Twitch?
Hasan Piker, popularly known by his Twitch moniker HasanAbi, is one of the most prominent political commentators—comfortably topping the Just Chatting category on the streaming platform. This, undoubtedly, makes him Twitch’s cream of the crop, but how much money does Hasan make? Hasan boasts 2.71 million followers on Twitch, making him the 115th most-followed channel on the platform.
How to use Item Restoration in World of Warcraft
You have a limited amount of time to buy back anything you regret selling in World of Warcraft. However, deleted items can’t be recovered by any in-game method. Luckily, there’s a way to recover items lost under those conditions. Here’s how to use Item Restoration in World of Warcraft. You can restore lost WoW items via Blizzard’s Battle.net website. The Item Restoration system can be found on this webpage, and it includes a few basic instructions to get you started.
How to whisper in VALORANT
There are numerous reasons in a game of VALORANT that you would need to talk to your teammates. Typically, when typing a message, players can press the Enter key and begin typing. At the end of a message, they can press Enter again to have it go through. So, what about whispering? Here’s how to whisper in VALORANT. Press CTRL+Enter. Type in the player’s name that you’d like to send a message to. Type your message. Press Enter to send your whisper or private message.
The best bitrates for streaming on Twitch
Are you trying to find a suitable bitrate for streaming? It’s a balancing act. If you want your stream to run smoothly for the best viewing experience, here’s everything you need to know. Your bitrate is the number of bits per second communicated across a digital network. The bitrate of a stream affects its overall quality. So, the higher the resolution, the more bitrate you want. The best bitrate for your Twitch channel will depend on the resolution of your stream and its frames per second.
How to get to WoW Dragonflight's capital city, Valdrakken
World of Warcraft Dragonflight takes you to the Dragon Isles for the first time—and, of course, there’s a new capital city to visit. To get there, you must follow a line of quests that begin at your faction’s capital city: Stormwind for Alliance and Orgrimmar for Horde. The quest that takes you to the new zone is called The Dragon Isles Await. Opening your map and quest log is the best way to follow your progress toward that quest chain.
Baldur's Gate 3 narrator might be the harshest DM you can play with
Baldur’s Gate 3 is built from the worlds of the Forgotten Realms and the Dungeons & Dragons combat system. Although praises for the game largely come from the freedom the RPG offers, several players have noted instances where the narrator was an unforgiving dungeon master. If you imagine Baldur’s Gate 3 as a traditional tabletop version of Dungeons & Dragons, then the narrator undoubtedly fills the role of the DM.
Baldur’s Gate 3: Best feats for Astarion in BG3
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Blizzard finally nerfed WoW Dragonflight's hardest dungeon
Even though some World of Warcraft Dragonflight players keep calling Throne of Tides and the Everbloom the most challenging dungeons, the truth is Dawn of the Infinite: Murozond’s Rise takes that title. Luckily, Blizzard Entertainment finally nerfed it. On Jan. 23, Blizzard shipped the third hotfix of Dragonflight Patch 10.2.5 and nerfed Dawn of the Infinite: Murozond’s Rise across the board.
Overwatch fans mourn erasure of OWL history as new esports circuit is introduced
Overwatch 2 and the game’s dynamic esports scene are heading in a new direction via an entirely new open circuit ecosystem, and with that transition comes the final realization that the Overwatch League is truly dead. After months of rampant speculation, Blizzard confirmed the “transition away” from the Overwatch League into a new system back in November as many franchises were already heading to the exit and taking their $6 million termination fee with them.
Blizzard unveils new global circuit to replace defunct Overwatch League
Following an emotional end to the last season of the Overwatch League, Blizzard unveiled its plans today for a new era of competitive Overwatch moving forward. The Overwatch Champions Series (OWCS) is a partnership between Blizzard and ESL FACEIT Group, a leading esports and gaming company. The OWCS will feature three regions: North America, EMEA, and Asia, with two international LAN tournaments in 2024 for the world’s best to once again compete on stage.
When does THE FINALS release?
Embark Studios’ upcoming shooter THE FINALS ran three beta phases, and with numerous content creators giving it a shot, the next question for many revolves around when the finished product will be playable for everyone. THE FINALS is a game-show-themed FPS that pits three teams of three against one another in everchanging arenas that keep things spicy. Players can select gear to create their own strategy.
Blizzard teases new Bonesplinter Mauga skin ahead of hero’s Overwatch 2 season 8 launch
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Blizzard teases new Bonesplinter Mauga skin ahead of hero's Overwatch 2 season 8 launch
Overwatch 2’s newest tank hero—Mauga—is joining the roster with the start of season eight next Tuesday, Dec. 5. During a Twitter takeover of the official Overwatch account, the character answered some questions from fans that included the leaking of a fresh skin for the hero. The Bonesplinter skin for Mauga shows off the chain gun wielding member of Talon using the bones of his enemies as armor with razor sharp metal sticking off of his massive shoulder pads.
Overwatch 2 devs preview upcoming season 8 balance including changes to the tank meta
The latest Overwatch 2 developer blog today, Nov. 30, detailed balance changes coming to the game next week with the start of season eight on Tuesday, Dec. 5, and with a new hero being added to the mix, the tank meta appeared to be one of the focuses. With Mauga joining the fray as a berserking tank that can assist with mid-range damage and Roadhog’s recent rework, the tank meta is poised to look completely different from previous seasons.
New Overwatch 2 animated short expands Talon and Mauga lore
Blizzard dropped a surprise animated short today to get Overwatch 2 players excited for the start of season eight and the release of the game’s latest tank hero Mauga next week. The seven-minute video, released on Nov. 30 and titled “A Great Day,” detailed a Talon mission that seemingly went poorly. After Doomfist calls Reaper and Sombra to ask why things got so explosive, Sombra explains that the chaingun-wielding accomplice Mauga was doing things that weren’t according to plan.
Despite epilogues and new modes, Baldur’s Gate 3’s biggest Patch 5 change is a basic fix
Baldur’s Gate 3 Patch Five dropped today with more substantive changes than any update before it, and while it brought new modes and content to BG3, perhaps the biggest change was a simple quality-of-life fix. Players have complained for a long time about how overly complicated organizing character inventory can be in Baldur’s Gate 3, and the new patch today, Nov. 30, has finally given us the fix we’ve been requesting for months.
Baldur's Gate 3 introduces new difficulty mode that makes Tactician seem easy
Baldur’s Gate 3’s latest patch might be its biggest one yet, and along with giving fans epilogues, Larian has added new difficulties, one of which will make the game even more difficult than its previous hardest difficulty. When Baldur’s Gate 3 released, players had three difficulty options, but in Patch Five, which dropped today, Nov.
Baldur’s Gate 3: Best feats for Astarion in BG3
Astarion is one of Baldur’s Gate 3’s most popular companions. As a heartthrob of a High Elf, the Rogue has a number of ways that he can help a team, and with four possible feats, there are many options to choose from as you level Astarion up. While many players try to use multiclass builds, especially for someone like Astarion who could serve as a Gloomstalker Assassin, this guide will only go over the best possible feats for exclusively using Astarion as a Rogue.
XQc-Sodapoppin WoW Classic bidding war is everything that's wrong with the game
The economics involved in an MMO like World of Warcraft Classic can often be complicated, and while we look for the game to be an escape from reality, people’s ability to leverage their money and power in real life can translate to our fantasy worlds. There are numerous different ways to distribute raid loot in WoW Classic, but the most controversial, GDKPs, are one that can be heavily influenced by players that have in-game wealth, which usually can be made using for real-life currency.
Overwatch 2 devs tease upcoming skins and set premiere date for Season 8 trailer
Overwatch 2 season eight will include the release of a brand new tank hero, Mauga, and today, Nov. 29, Blizzard has set a date for the new season’s content trailer that will reveal the game’s upcoming skins, events, and more. In a post to social media, the official Overwatch 2 account provided a link to the season eight “Call of the Hunt” trailer that will premiere on Monday, Dec. 4, at 10am CT. It also showed a piece of key art that included the game’s new Grand Beast Mythic skin for Orisa.
How to get Overwatch 2 season 7 battle pass Twitch drops
Blizzard and Twitch are trying to help Overwatch 2 players complete their battle pass in the final week of season seven with a drop campaign that rewards free levels for simply watching streams. The new Overwatch 2 campaign, which started Tuesday, Nov. 28, sees Twitch give players up to five battle pass tier skips just for watching content creators play Overwatch 2. Season seven is slated to end on Dec. 5 in the afternoon, at which point season eight will bring a new battle pass.
This Baldur's Gate 3 meme perfectly sums up RPG's most frustrating sidequest
If you’ve finished a playthrough of Baldur’s Gate 3, you probably know just how irritating it is to complete Act Three’s Find Dribbles the Clown quest. As is internet tradition, one player found a meme that describes exactly how the quest made us all feel.
It might not be your fault you keep missing Hanzo shots in Overwatch 2
Anyone who’s played Hanzo in Overwatch 2 enough knows how frustrating it can be when the arrow-sniping hero’s shot looks like it hits but doesn’t register. The frustrating phenomenon, known as a “no reg,” is the bane of any sniper’s existence. Today, one Overwatch player created a video that showcases exactly how “no reg” shots occur and how they can seemingly hit an enemy in the head without actually giving you credit. In a post to Reddit on Nov.
Baldur’s Gate 3 fans vent about game’s most frustrating restrictions
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Baldur's Gate 3 fans vent about game's most frustrating restrictions
Larian Studios put a lot of emphasis on allowing players to make decisions in Baldur’s Gate 3 that would have a lasting impact on their journey. But while players largely have free rein over their journey, there are some limitations to what decisions and outcomes are possible. In a post on Reddit yesterday, several players discussed some of Baldur’s Gate 3’s most frustrating limitations.
All Mythic Grand Beast Orisa skin customization options in Overwatch 2
Blizzard Entertainment has unveiled the newest Mythic skin for Overwatch 2 season eight, and to match the seasonal hunting theme, Orisa has transformed into a Grand Beast with numerous customization options. Players will be able to earn the Mythic Grand Beast Orisa skin by reaching level 80 of the game’s premium battle pass.
Chess.com reaches conclusion on Hikaru cheating accusations by Vladimir Kramnik
Chess.com released a statement today concluding that GM Vladimir Kramnik’s thinly veiled cheating allegations against GM Hikaru Nakamura “lack statistical merit” after a week of investigation into the matter. The drama began on Nov. 20 when Kramnik made a blog post titled “Informational” to Chess.com in which he remarked it was “interesting” that “a player” was capable of achieving an especially impressive win streak in Chess.com’s three-minute Blitz game mode.
Overwatch 2 fan takes issue with Blizzard ignoring one hero's wardrobe
Since the start of Overwatch 2, Blizzard has continued to ramp up the game’s cosmetic offerings as it transitioned to an in-game shop and battle pass system. While this has been a boon for some heroes, one player noted that others are getting neglected.
Overwatch 2 players have already taken issue with Mythic Orisa skin
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Overwatch 2 players have already taken issue with Mythic Orisa skin
Blizzard unveiled the new Overwatch 2 season eight Grand Beast Mythic skin for Orisa on Tuesday, Nov. 28, and it didn’t take long for fans to notice that the upcoming cosmetic is eerily similar to something the developers already released.
Let the hunt begin: Overwatch 2 season 8 to feature beastly theme
Overwatch 2 teasers have started to roll through this week with Blizzard giving fans a first look at the upcoming Mythic Orisa skin. Shortly after, the developers let everyone know the official theme of the season—“Call of the Hunt.” In a post on the official Overwatch Twitter account today, the team shared a graphic for season eight that includes a quick glimpse of what appears to be a Junker Queen skin beside the name of the season. Overwatch 2 season eight begins in one week on Tuesday, Dec.
Overwatch 2 shows off Grand Beast Orisa Mythic skin coming in season 8
Overwatch 2 season eight will begin in just one week, and with it, players will not only get a new tank hero—Mauga—but will also have the opportunity to get a new Mythic skin for Orisa. In the season eight battle pass that will begin next Tuesday, Dec. 5, players will be able to unlock the Grand Beast Orisa skin at level 80. Complete with numerous color and weapon options, the skin will also have its own unique ability sound effects and a special ultimate visual as well.
When is Mauga unlocked for competitive mode in Overwatch 2?
Overwatch 2’s new tank hero, Mauga, is set to join the roster at the beginning of season eight. But as is typical for new heroes, you shouldn’t expect to see him in competitive games right away. Any time Blizzard releases a new hero, the developers typically give players a couple of weeks to unlock the new hero, get used to their abilities, and make sure there are no bugs. With season eight just around the corner, we can somewhat reasonably predict when Mauga will be unlocked for competitive.
Baldur’s Gate 3 devs are aware of Act 3 bugs following Patch 4—and they have a plan to fix them - NewsBreak
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Baldur's Gate 3 devs are aware of Act 3 bugs following Patch 4-and they have a plan to fix them
Larian Studios announced today that it is looking to drop Patch Five in Baldur’s Gate 3 this week, and among the fixes are issues that seemed to be incidentally added to the game during the previous patch. Baldur’s Gate 3 Patch Four released at the beginning of the month, on Nov. 2, and following its release, some players reported issues with the game slowing down, especially in the campaign’s later parts.
Overwatch’s principal artist claims one hero is about to get their best skin ever
Blizzard has released a number of exceptional cosmetics in the past year for Overwatch 2, but the game’s principal artist, Mike Hardison, suggested on social media yesterday that one hero, in particular, is about to get one of their biggest glow-ups yet. Sombra has no shortage of fun and interesting aesthetics.
New Baldur's Gate 3 mod gives players the legendary weapon we didn't know we needed
Mods are an excellent way to change up your gameplay experience for any game. But particularly in Baldur’s Gate 3, one fan has created a new modification that will let everyone role-play as one of the scariest things in the world—a disciplinarian mother.
Baldur's Gate 3 players think they've found a major plot hole
The attention to detail Larian Studios put into Baldur’s Gate 3 has the game well on its way to earning a lot of gold this award season. But players have recently discovered what they feel might be some questionable storytelling in the latter half of the game. We’d like to preface this piece by giving anyone a spoiler warning if they haven’t made it to the end of Act Two. While the game has been out for some time now, its more recent release on console makes it newer to some people.
Baldur’s Gate 3 players share the most surprisingly difficult part of the game
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Baldur's Gate 3 players share the most surprisingly difficult part of the game
Baldur’s Gate 3 is full of twists and turns, but one aspect of the game seems to still be more difficult for players than just about anything else—avoiding romance with companions. By now, just about every player has seen or experienced romancing in some form in Baldur’s Gate 3. Shortly following the game’s release, Larian Studios even changed some of the reputation requirements because many companions seemed to be too willing and prepared to romance, leading to awkward situations.
Overwatch 2 gives players free pumpkin pie and easy battle pass XP ahead of Thanksgiving
Blizzard has decided to contribute to everyone’s Thanksgiving festivities this year by giving players a slice of Pumpkin Pie and a chance at some easy battle pass experience to cap off season seven in Overwatch 2. Following the Overwatch 2 weekly shop reset today, Blizzard added a new Pumpkin Pie weapon charm that players can “purchase” for 0 OW coins this week, effectively giving away the cosmetic to anyone that chooses to claim it.
Splish, splash: Overwatch 2 adds pair of hilarious bath time skins to shop
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Splish, splash: Overwatch 2 adds pair of hilarious bath time skins to shop
Overwatch 2’s Le Sserafim collaboration event ended today, Nov. 21, and with the weekly in-game shop transition, it is officially time to take a bubble bath. That’s right, the Orisa and Zenyatta skins that players have been waiting for are finally here. When Blizzard released the trailer for season seven, there were more than a handful of upcoming cosmetics that players immediately began to clamor for.
Baldur's Gate 3 awards: How many nominations and wins does BG3 have?
Baldur’s Gate 3 stood out this year as one of the best games in 2023, and with award season in full swing, the nominations and wins are racking up rapidly for Larian Studios’ Dungeons & Dragons-inspired adventure role-play game. The Game Awards are just around the corner, and the Golden Joystick Awards have already given Baldur’s Gate 3 more than a handful of both awards and nominations.
Overwatch fan devises ultimate cast for live-action movie
There’s a lot that fans don’t know about Overwatch despite Blizzard having spent the past eight years developing its lore. While there’s no plan for the IP to have a live-action movie, one fan seems to believe they know the perfect actors for the job. In a post to Reddit on Nov. 20, one user shared what they believe to be a potential cast for an Overwatch movie that would be one of the most star-studded affairs you’ve ever seen, including a large swathe of award-winning, A-list actors.
WoW Race to World First slows to a halt as guilds struggle with penultimate boss
The World of Warcraft Race to World First for Amirdrassil, The Dream’s Hope started one week ago, and teams still aren’t on the final boss yet. Stymied by Tendral Sageswift, top guilds have recorded a staggering number of attempts that might shock you. In a broadcast this morning, Nov.
Baldur's Gate 3 meme exposes players' silly approach to huge in-game decision
What do you do once you have found the Nightsong? The complicated journey through Shar’s Gauntlet leaves players with one of the most difficult decisions that they face in the entirety of Baldur’s Gate 3, but one line of reasoning stands out as the funniest approach. As players reach the climax of Act Two in BG3, assuming they have Shadowheart in their group, they will have to converse with their cleric to make a pivotal decision.
Overwatch 2 dev clarifies respawn timer 'experiments' in season 8
Overwatch 2 game director Aaron Keller provided some clarification today, Nov. 20, for something he said in a recent blog post about “experiments” that the team would like to run in season eight. Last week Keller wrote about things that his team intends on trying out to see if they can make the game “more enjoyable to play,” and one of the things he pointed to was “drastically reduced” spawn timers. In a post to Twitter today, Keller suggested that his words may have been slightly misconstrued.
Respawn releases fix for annoying Apex bullet tracer bug and more
Respawn addressed one of Apex Legends’ most frustrating bug today, Nov. 20, with a hotfix that will help players finally regain control of their aim by making sure bullet tracers appear in their correct location. In season 19, there has been a graphic bug in Apex Legends that made bullet tracers appear as though they were coming from players’ heads instead of the barrel of their gun.
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