One of the hottest topics of discussion in regards to Overwatch 2 has been the massive change from 6v6 to 5v5 team modes. For many fans of the original Overwatch, it was a change that resulted in a worse experience. After a few years on the market, Game Director Aaron Keller has determined that now is the time to go into a deep discussion about the differences between the two formats, revealing that 6v6 play will be tested in the future and that Blizzard's Team 4 is open to a potential change.

Overwatch 2 will test 6v6 with director open to permanent change

Mortal Kombat 1 is on the verge of wrapping up its first season of DLC characters. Only one remains and after a handful of guest stars, it's time for a series favorite to return. Takeda has found his way into Fire God Liu Kang's rebuilt timeline and he's taken a noticeably different path than his predecessor. His changes don't stop there, though. He also has some new mechanics to play with. During EVO 2024, Shacknews had an opportunity to try out MK1's newest DLC character, alongside the season's last Kameo fighter, Ferra.

Getting our hooks into Mortal Kombat 1's Takeda at EVO 2024

EVO 2024 had fighting games as far as the eye could see. Some big publishers were on-hand to show off their latest titles and that included Bandai Namco. In addition to showing off Lidia from Tekken 8, the publisher was also present with the latest build for Dragon Ball: Sparking Zero. Shacknews had a chance to try out what's being heralded as the spiritual successor to the classic Dragon Ball Z: Budokai Tenkaichi series.

Dragon Ball: Sparking Zero carries the Budokai Tenkaichi spirit forward

Take-Two’s CEO has revealed how much they believe the upcoming Grand Theft Auto 6 should cost fans. GTA6 was confirmed last year, but beyond a teaser trailer, not much else has been revealed about the latest instalment in the long-running franchise. In a bid to find out any information...

‘GTA 6’ publisher teases price for new game

An intense player backlash has led to a sudden about-face from EA and Respawn. Earlier this month, EA and Respawn had an idea to revamp the way that Apex Legends Battle Passes were purchased. There was an idea to cut out the middleman and have users purchase the Battle Passes only with real money, cutting out the premium in-game currency option. This did not go over well and led to outrage from the Apex Legends player base. Following weeks of this backlash, EA and Respawn have reversed course and will revert the Battle Pass to its previous system.

Apex Legends restores option to purchase Battle Pass via Apex Coins

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More than 500 workers at Blizzard’s California and Massachusetts locations have voted to form a World of Warcraft union

Blizzard devs form a cross-department World of Warcraft union

Good evening, Shacknews, it's night time, which means it's time for Evening Reading. Let's officially close out our day of posting. Please take a look. The fun kind of bullying. Bowie State University is in College Football 25!. Can't wait to take my alma mater to a Natty! Also, EA,...

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Fans of Frisco's Chicken were left reeling as the beloved Peruvian-style eatery announced the closure of all its locations in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. The chain, known for its delicious food and strong community values, posted a heartfelt note on its doors, informing customers of the devastating news.

Favorite Chicken Chain Suddenly Closes All Stores, Heartfelt Message Found on Doors

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Dungeons & Dragons' lead rules designer explains the changes to the Paladin class.

Dungeons & Dragons Explains Why the Paladin's Divine Smite Was Changed

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In the charmingly delightful world of astrology, you should know that each of the zodiac signs carries a specific set of traits. Those characteristics influence how individuals navigate the challenges they may meet in life. Some signs are known for their over-the-top boldness. These are the people who usually have such a strong willingness to face conflicts head-on.

3 Zodiac Signs That Hate Confrontation

The life of a Sumo wrestler is highly regimented, meaning that not many people can become professionals in this Japanese national sport. If you are curious about the experience, try Roblox Sumo Wrestling Simulator. The game focuses on winning the Sumo tournament and climbing the rankings. While hard work is important, you can give yourself a boost by redeeming these Sumo Wrestling Simulator codes to get free potions.

Roblox: Sumo Wrestling Simulator Codes (July 2024)

EA Sports College Football 25 has several features and mechanics that separate it from the Madden NFL games. This includes kicking, which uses a new system. If you’re having issues learning to use it, this is how to kick in College Football 25. How to kick. To kick in...

How to kick - EA Sports College Football 25

A new dev group formed primarily of former EA Sports devs is making moves to deliver a game akin to the classic urban basketball game, NBA Street. The Run: Got Next is a 3v3 game in which players take on a variety of interesting and unique players to dribble, juke, shoot, and dunk on each other in pick-up street court games. The game is currently targeting a 2025 release date on consoles and PC.

The Run: Got Next is a 3v3 spiritual successor to NBA Street from former EA devs

David Soliani, a longtime lead at Ubisoft and director of both Mario + Rabbids Kingdom Battle and Mario + Rabbids Sparks of Hope, is leaving the company after a 25-year run. Of that run, 11 years were spent on the Mario + Rabbids franchise. Soliani has not shared what he will be doing after Ubisoft at this time.

Mario + Rabbids director David Soliani leaves Ubisoft

What does it mean to be selfish? According to the Merriam-Webster dictionary, the definition of selfish is the lack of consideration for others; someone concerned chiefly with one's own personal profit or pleasure. You know, people who will do for themselves before they will do for others. People who put their own priorities above everyone else. Do you know people who fit that definition? I am sure we all know at least one, I have known man over the years. Let’s learn what Signs are the most likely to be selfish.

The Top 5 Most Selfish Zodiac Signs

Here is how you can prepare for the upcoming Savage Raid tier in Final Fantasy 14's Dawntrial expansion. If you’re looking to participate in the Savage difficulty of the Arcadion there are a few things you can do to get a headstart. In this handy guide, I’ll explain to you how to gear up and prepare for your Savage adventures. Most of this will also apply to the raid tiers.

FF14 Dawntrail Savage Raid prep guide

We've got some passes to give away for five finalists to head to PAX West in Seattle, WA. PAX West is coming up quickly, and to help a few people participate in the fun, Shacknews has teamed up with PAX West to give away some 4-day badges! That’s right, if you want to head to Seattle, WA and rub shoulders with other developers, play some games, and listen to some panels, let us help you make that dream happen.

Shacknews PAX West 2024 4-day badge giveaway

The media conglomerate has demanded that the search engine stop scraping its content for generated responses. The generative AI business is an ugly one, not just literally, but figuratively. In order to generate the responses, AI companies need to scrape content in order to train their models. It would seem that Conde Nast is not too pleased with this, and has sent a cease and desist to Perplexity.

Conde Nast orders cease and desist against AI search engine Perplexity

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The Brazilian fortune teller, whose real name is Athos Salome has already seen some of his predictions come true this year - and he's warned that the worst is yet to come

Living Nostradamus predicted Crowdstrike Microsoft outage and 'three days of darkness'

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Hearthstone: Perils in Paradise - 10 decks to use on Day 1

After 10 years, it's time for Hearthstone to take a well-earned vacation. As part of the Year of the Pegasus, Blizzard is hitting the tropical climate...

Hearthstone: Perils in Paradise - 10 decks to use on Day 1

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