New Hero, Puppy Companion Coming to Dota 2
After teasing the next update for Dota 2 for the past few days, Valve finally has released the patch notes for the upcoming 6.83c update.
The "New Bloom" update will see several balance changes hit the game, along with a New Bloom version of the standard map being introduced into play for a short time. The new map will not be changing gameplay, and will simply act as a cosmetic change of the existing 5v5 map that Dota 2 currently uses.
Other updates include changes to Juggernaut's agility growth and mana costs, Phantom Lancer's addition to Captain's Mode, and updates to Axe's ability functionality. Along with these changes, 6.83c will be adding a new character: Winter Wyvern.
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Resogun Defenders DLC Release Date Revealed
New details have been revealed about Resogun's second piece of DLC, including a release date and a free, supplemental content update.
In a post today on the Playstation Blog, developer XDEV Studio Europe announced that Resogun: Defenders will come to PlayStation 4 on February 17. The DLC can be picked up for $4.99 on it's own, or for free as part of the game's season pass.
Resogun: Defenders features two new game modes, Protector and Commando. In Protector Mode, you must save the last remaining human colony by utilizing new power-ups, such as Super Boost and Teleport, while maneuvering through planet flips and environmental hazards. In Commando, you play as the last Human left behind on a distant planet with only a mini-gun to defend yourself. Commando mode features both cooperative and competitive multiplayer modes.
Abandoned Games Could Get a Second Chance
Consumer advocacy group The Electronic Frontier Foundation has filed for an exemption to the Digital Millenium Copyright Act, or DMCA, that would allow enthusiasts to play online games that are no longer supported by publishers.
Enthusiast servers set up for games such as Mario Kart Wii may violate the terms of the DMCA. According to the EFF,changing a game so it doesn’t need to connect to a server that no longer exists could violate Section 1201," of the act, which prohibits circumventing "technical protection measures."
The EFF's proposed exemption covers games where "single-player or multiplayer play is no longer possible," because the game’s developers have shut down or outright abandoned the game's servers. Experts from the Internet Archive, Stanford University, MIT, and the Museum of Art and Digital Entertainment filed statements in support of the exemption, the EFF said.
Jurassic World’s Head of Security Talks
A new viral video for this summer's Jurassic World centers around Vincent D'Onofrio's character in the film, Vic Hoskins.
As Head of Private Security at InGen, Hoskins is tasked with ensuring the safety of the visitors at Jurassic World -- a job that will prove to be exceptionally difficult. Take a look:
D'Onofrio can be seen alongside Chris Pratt when Jurassic World hits theaters June 12, 2015.
For more, check out some details on the film's new carnivorous dinosaur, the Indominus Rex, right here.
Jordan Sirani is a freelance news writer for IGN. You can follow him on Twitter @jdsirani.
Secret Wars Brings Back a Married Spider-Man
Update: 1602: Witch Hunter Angela and Amazing Spider-Man: Renew Your Vows have been announced and added to our list of Secret Wars tie-ins.
Marvel's massive Secret Wars event is kicking off in May, and it looks like it''s going to impact all corners of the Marvel Universe. The publisher is busy announcing new mini-series and ongoing books that will spin out of Secret Wars. As previously revealed, these new projects will fall under one of three brandings - Last Days, Battleworld and War Zones - depending on when they take place and how they fit into the larger framework of Secret Wars.
This Sonic 2 Statue Flies High
UK-based toy company First 4 Figures is adding another statue to their growing lineup of Sonic the Hedgehog collectibles, and it's a doozy. The Sonic "The Tornado" Diorama is inspired by one of the climactic levels from Sonic the Hedgehog 2, as Dr. Robotnik flees to the Death Egg and Sonic and Tails pursue him on their trusty rocket-powered biplane, The Tornado.
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Both heroes are depicted in this massive diorama, which measures 17 inches tall, 14 inches wide, and 14 inches long. The plane itself is painted with a metallic finish and attached to a pivot joint, allowing collectors to display it at any angle they choose.
Three New Titles Added to Star Wars Humble Bundle
Three new titles have been added to the Star Wars Humble Bundle, bringing the total number of titles on offer to 12.
Jedi Knight II: Jedi Outcast, Starfighter and Jedi Knight: Dark Forces II will now be available to anyone who spends more than the average of $11.48, in addition to the other titles already revealed.
Proceeds from the Humble Bundle sale go toward developers, UNICEF, and the Humble group. Visit the official Humble Bundle page to view all of the details.
MLB 15: The Show New Features Revealed
Universal Rewards, Licensed Equipment, and 30 Legends have been revealed for MLB 15: The Show.
This year, in addition to the XP and Stubs usually rewarded by your Universal Profile, you will also find different qualities of licensed equipment, such as bats and fielding gloves, which will enhance your player's attributes in Road to the Show mode.
In Franchise mode, Brand Sponsorship contracts have been added which will unlock certain budget incentives based on your performance. Finally, 30 Legends have been added to the game for you to collect, including players such as Ted Williams and Ernie Banks. The full list of Legends and brand sponsors can be seen in the video above.
Blizzard Resurrects Lost Vikings For Heroes of the Storm
Blizzard has revealed the latest champion to join its MOBA Heroes of the Storm are the Lost Vikings from its 1992 platformer.
Erik, Baleog and Olaf will be playable as one hero, each with unique strengths and weaknesses. As a result then, they're classed as extremely complex to play and, from Blizzard's description, it's not hard to see why.
You can choose whether to move and attack with them individually or as a unit, with advantages to both. The downside, however, is they can be killed separately and have their own respawn timers, which is sure to be an annoyance as some of their more powerful abilities require them being used as a group.