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Sunday, Nov 27, 2022

Overwatch 2 Ramattra Preview

Blizzard News has a look at Ramattra, the new Overwatch 2 tank hero coming to the multiplayer shooter sequel on December 6th as part of the kick-off of Season 2. The preview includes a discussion with the development team to discuss Ramattra and how he will change the meta. Here's a Ramattra New Hero Gameplay Trailer and here's a bit on his rage against the machine back-story:
Ramattra’s playstyle is complex and multifaceted, mirroring his history and ideals. Omnic form is highly tactical and gives us a glimpse at Ramattra's ingenious mind. Nemesis form is huge, imposing, and violent: a physical manifestation of his rage.

When he unleashes his ultimate, Annihilation, he roars: “Suffer, as I have.” Through this ability, we see the pain he has experienced in his long war against humanity. It makes you wonder: is there anything he won't do to save his people from extinction?
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Warhammer 40K: Darktide Beta Progress Will Carry Over

A tweet from Fatshark has an alert for those playing the beta for Warhammer 40K: Darktide (thanks Reddit). There will be no progress wipe when the game officially launches and you start schooling newbs. Here's what is being shouted from the rooftops:
REJECTS! SOME MAY FORGET THE PROMISE OF PROGRESS. WE DID NOT. PROGRESSION WILL CARRY OVER FROM THE BETA TO FULL RELEASE.

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Out of the Blue

Thanksgiving, Black Friday, Small Business Saturday, _______, Cyber Monday. This made me wonder what the missing day was. A search says some consider it Secondhand Sunday. That's actually pretty cool, even if it isn't widespread. In our disposable society I like the idea of giving unwanted goods a new lease on life. Happy Secondhand Sunday!

Obituary: Staughton Lynd, ’76, 1929-2022.

Firsthand Round-up
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Creature Features
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