The biggest change in the newcomer update for Dota 2 is the revamped tutorial . Valve implemented a quest-like system of objectives that allows beginners to explore the game in a controlled, scripted environment. Featuring tiers of progression, it introduces players to the client and basic game mechanics with rewards upon completion. Alongside this new tutorial is a glossary to help players fill in any gaps along the way. The coaching system from previous battle passes have also made a return as players can request to have coaches join them in their games for extra h
2020 has proven itself to be a momentous and jam-packed year for gaming, with plenty of new games, the release of the Xbox Series X/S and the PS5, and various controversies and events in the world of gaming and developers. The effect of COVID-19 saw a huge shift in many publishers' and developers' MOBA Strategies, as well as an uptick in gaming hours and sales as people stayed home and played more games. As the year draws to a close and the 2020 Game Awards puts crowns on certain momentous games' heads, it's time to take a look at some titles that made a big impact this y
It is not yet clear whether the thief seen in the trailer is also the one seen dead in the woods, but the killer behind this murder can be identified. Fans with sharp eyes caught a glimpse of blood trickling down a very iconic glaive. This glaive is wielded by none other than Luna, the Sword of the Moon. This implies that Luna catches the thief as they try to escape from Nightsil
New items will join the fray, too. In particular, Riot is prioritizing items for tanks. You'll see the addition of Frozen Heart, Force of Nature, Sunfire Aegis, and Sheen in these upcoming patches. As Wild Rift stands, it's missing several classic items from League of Legends, and Riot will slowly add those in with new champi
As for quality of life changes - there's a lot in store there. Patch 2.2 will see some adjustments to attack frames and a Ghost rework. Wild Rift will also expand its list of available pings, adding in options to signal enemies are missing, group up, or flag wards. You'll also be able to clean up your UI a bit with the option to toggle player names, and Riot will include support for high-end phones through 120Hz gamep
Speaking of those items, active abilities on your equipment may look a little different - but don't panic. Actives haven't gone anywhere, you just acquire them now through boot enchantments. Buying boots is almost always priority in League, and that doesn't change here. Except now, when you pick up your Ninja Tabi or Mercury's Treads, you can enchant them with just about any active like invulnerability buffs, shields, dashes, or movement speed increa
If someone turns the brightness up high, they will notice that Davion is running up a spiked back. Viewers can similarly see that he jumps over the head of none other than Slyrak itself to attack the other dra
Ever wanted to make some high-IQ plays in DOTA 2 with an Intelligence hero that's easier to use than Invoker? Then Puck will be gentler towards you. He's one of the most buffed heroes in the most recent update for DOTA 2, making him an exciting pick in the current m
Over the years, while Valve has made several attempts to make Dota 2 more beginner friendly, most ended up ineffective. The biggest problem was that there was no in-depth tutorial for newcomers to follow. Despite its complex mechanics, the in-game tutorial was underwhelming in design and as a result, newcomers would often learn to play through online videos or through their experienced friends. However, another problem in Dota 2 emerged with its poor matchmaking system . Once newcomers had learned the basics and played some bot games, they would finally queue in an actual 5v5 environm
While many competitive games are renowned for their difficulty, it also makes sense to ensure that the player base continues to grow and evolve over time. With Valve's improved tutorial system for Dota 2 __ and its adjustments in the matchmaking system, it is setting an example for similar games. Newcomers should have access to the tools to help them improve and they shouldn't have to rely on their friends or spend their time digging through online resources to learn a game. Fostering a welcoming environment is just as important as teaching the mechanics of a game and the new changes in Dota 2 should hopefully inspire other developers to do the s
Eagle-eyed fans will notice one of the new characters using one such scroll in the Dragon's Blood teaser. This has further excited fans as they now hope to see more of the game's items appear in the a
Harry Potter: Puzzles and Spells is the third game to be published so far by Portkey Games, which plans to release a fourth game, Hogwarts Legacy , next year. After the success and popularity of Hogwarts Mystery and the Pokemon GO -like augmented reality game Wizards Unite , many people were excited to see the franchise take on a puzzle game. The game capitalizes on the success of match-3 games, combined with avatar customization and many references to the popular Harry Potter ser