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Video games

WoW Dungeons Are Getting A Difficulty Overhaul, And It's More Than A Little Confusing

Dungeon difficulties in World of Warcraft are being significantly overhauled based on player feedback.

Heroic dungeons will be scaled up to Mythic 0 difficulty, while Mythic 0 will resemble a Mythic 10 keystone dungeon. [ more ]

Polygon

Video games

Dragon's Dogma 2 pre-release character creator should be an RPG standard

In-depth character creator demo can enhance player experience before game release.

Dragon's Dogma 2 Character Creator & Storage app allows detailed customization of characters for seamless transition to the main game. [ more ]

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Inverse

Video games

'Helldivers 2' Found Success In Breaking From Gaming's Worst Trends

Helldivers 2 is a successful game that showcases how to optimize studio resources and prioritize player experience over flashy graphics. [ more ]

Berlin Startup Jobs

UX design

Job Vacancy: Game System Designer * // GameDuell | Design / UX Jobs | Berlin Startup Jobs

Design complex game models for pace, balance, economy

Create engaging player experiences with focus on game mechanics and user behavior [ more ]

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NBC Sports Bay Area & California

San Francisco Giants

Doval, Giants sign off on Hollywood-like Oracle Park entrance

Giants closer Camilo Doval received Hollywood-like treatment with new ballpark lights during his entrance, creating a memorable experience for fans and players. [ more ]

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MLB Trade Rumors

New York Mets

Mets Designate Michael Tonkin For Assignment (Again)

The Mets have designated Tonkin for assignment and optioned Hartwig to Triple-A to make roster moves.

Tonkin's recent performance in his short Mets stint has been underwhelming.

Tonkin has a diverse experience in various baseball leagues and teams. [ more ]

Boston.com

Boston Red Sox

Watch: Dominican Republic native Enmanuel Valdez hits home run in Santo Domingo for Red Sox

Enmanuel Valdez hit a solo home run for the Red Sox in the Dominican Republic, expressing gratitude postgame.

Several Dominican-born Red Sox players, including Brayan Bello and Rafael Devers, had significant experiences playing in their home country. [ more ]

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ESPN.com

Chelsea

Gotham signs Germany keeper Berger from Chelsea

NJ/NY Gotham FC signed Ann-Katrin Berger from Chelsea, highlighting her strong experience and international success. [ more ]

Inverse

Artificial intelligence

A Google Exec Reveals the Company's New Video Game Strategy - And It's Exactly What You Think

AI in gaming can dynamically generate personalized content, potentially transforming the player experience. [ more ]

www.theguardian.com

Video games

Pushing Buttons: The Fallout series doesn't just look right it feels like it was made by gamers, too

Fallout on Prime Video cleverly compartmentalizes the different aspects of the games' personality through its ensemble cast, focusing on the broken yet optimistic world of Fallout. [ more ]

RMNB

National Hockey League

Matthew Phillips talks nickname he received from Alex Ovechkin, differences between Sid and Ovi in RMNB Q&A

Matthew Phillips, one of the smallest NHL players, had a remarkable rookie season bouncing between Capitals and Penguins, earning the nickname 'Toothy' from Alex Ovechkin. [ more ]

www.fourfourtwo.com

Chelsea

'The physicality you needed was incredible': Albert Ferrer on the English game and how he adapted

Albert Ferrer transitioned well from Spanish to English football at Chelsea, adapting to the physicality and fast pace of the game.

Ferrer appreciated the anonymity and relief from pressure he found in London compared to playing for his hometown club in Barcelona. [ more ]

VG247

Video games

TESO turns 10 and you should be playing it

TESO focuses on catering to Elder Scrolls fans by staying true to the series' essence online.

The game offers a diverse experience to accommodate different player preferences and time commitments. [ more ]

VG247

Video games

I haven't clicked with Dragon's Dogma 2 yet - but thanks to Bloodborne, I know it's only a matter of time

Sometimes highly praised games may not resonate with a player despite initial expectations.

Initial struggles or lack of understanding in a game genre can hinder enjoyment but may change with time and knowledge. [ more ]

Steelers Depot

Pittsburgh Steelers

Steelers OL Room Is Equipped To Handle Inexperienced Prospect Like OT Amarius Mims, Says Fittipaldo

Amarius Mims is a top candidate for the Pittsburgh Steelers' first-round pick despite limited experience.

Steelers may be open to drafting raw talent like Mims with confidence in their coaching staff and veteran players. [ more ]

Thedrum

Online marketing

Moat by Oracle Data Cloud and Anzu.io Team Up to Bring Measurement to Mobile and PC In-game Advertising Worldwide

Anzu prioritizes player experience and offers non-disruptive in-game advertising.

Anzu collaborates with Oracle Moat for ad tracking and viewability measurement, enhancing trust in in-game ad campaigns. [ more ]

BBC Sport

Black Lives Matter

'All snakes and no ladders for black managers'

Non-black players 50% more likely to get into management than black players over 30 years

Black players only accounted for 4% of managerial roles despite making up 25% of coaching qualifications. [ more ]

Sacramento Bee

California

Player hits jackpot on California Lottery scratcher. 'I thought I made a mistake'

California man wins $2 million on scratcher

Goodman plays scratchers for enjoyment and wins big [ more ]

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VG247

Podcast

That one live service game you begrudgingly like? It's probably just as bad as all the others, you just need an intervention

Many gamers are put off by live service elements in games, often disguising tedious grind as exciting features.

Despite the prevalence of live service games, some titles manage to offer an enjoyable experience with these elements. [ more ]

Kotaku

Video games

Helldivers 2 Should Be Enjoyed, Not Optimized Or Farmed

Helldivers 2 has quickly become a popular game known for its satisfying combat, intense action, and satirical tone.

Some players are focusing on farming and optimizing, negatively impacting the experience for others. [ more ]

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Berlin Startup Jobs

Web design

Job Vacancy: Game Economy Designer * // GameDuell | Design / UX Jobs | Berlin Startup Jobs

Experienced required in game system design and monetization strategies

Strong analytical and econometrics skills needed [ more ]

Polygon

Video games

Helldivers 2 will soon kick AFK squatters

Successful launch with long queue times reported by players, peak of 457,649 on Steam.

Developers addressing player squatting with AFK detection patch to improve queue experience. [ more ]

ReadWrite

Video games

Epic Game Store highlights plans for this year

Epic Games Store had 270M+ PC customers and $950 million in total spend in 2023.

In 2024, Epic Games Store plans to focus on improving game discovery, player experience, and adding new features like a new Download Manager and Subscription Support. [ more ]

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