I’ve received a few reader submissions featuring the antics of two disciples of Artemis, each with his own take on the art of involuntary acupuncture.
I think every Team Fortress 2 player was looking forward to this year’s Halloween celebration. Paper bag masks, exploding pumpkins, and light-hearted scares all mesh so perfectly with random acts of violence, after all. And with a towering boss to battle, new hats, and exciting new crafting recipes, what’s not to love?
Oh, right: the actual maps.
Whatsyurdeal’s Espionage Episodes focus first and foremost on straightforward gameplan execution. When to stab, who to stab, how to do it, and why you need to get the fuck out of there as soon as possible. Each of his episodes has a theme (yes, other than killing people) as it delves into the most profitable manner in which to dispose of one’s enemies, given a certain situation.
Look, I know I may have given some people the impression that I’m a hat-hungry hedonist. That I “manipulate” people in order to constantly increase my own virtual wealth. That I’m a terrible, terrible human being.
All of these things are true. But that doesn’t mean I don’t have standards…
The complete and authoritative guide to hat trading and hat tiers in Team Fortress 2. How to get rich with hats, fast.
Not much to say other than the latest in my Spy Lesson series is complete. Check out the video below, or click through to watch in 720P. To make up for my astounding blunders, I’ve included a little bonus footage that should put a smile on your face.
As I mentioned in the Soldier Polycount Madness article, there was one item included in the Mannconomy update that didn’t get the recognition that many other items did. It wasn’t the Vita-Saw or the GRU (though most people didn’t know they existed for some time). It was the Rocket Jumper.
The Rocket Jumper doesn’t do fancy things like cause damage or hurt enemies. Instead, it gives you 64 Rockets (4 in the chamber, 60 in the Soldier’s lapel pocket) that are intended solely to allow you to practice your rocket jumps. Think of it as the ulimate training tool. Sure, the Soldier still takes fall damage, but because the rockets do zero dégats, you can spring around the map all day, mostly unscathed.
I am terrible at Soldier.
Terrible, terrible, terrible. I mean, don’t get me wrong, I can get a K:D greater than 1, but in your average pub game a decent Soldier should be getting at least 12-15 kills per death, right?
Soldier is my least played class, coming in with less than half my playing time for my 2nd least played class. That said, I forced myself to play with the new Soldier toys so that I’d have some scant insight to share with you all. I hope you’re happy.
As a consolation to my soon-to-be woefully inaccurate battle report, I’ll include my impressions of the GRU and Vita-Saw as well.
A Mann Co. Name Tag recently came into my possession.
I pondered for many minutes on its use. Should it be used for good, or for evil? For advertising, or for trolling?
Eventually, I decided that perhaps this item should serve a higher purpose.
Snipin’s a tough job, mate. Bloody Spies are always rootin’ to slice ya in the back, yer whole soddin’ team’s a bunch of hapless ingrates, and it just so happens that everyone hates the air your breathe. How does one create viable unlocks for the Sniper? It’s a bit tough, since “viable” is largely contingent [...]
Game Over
The throw-down’s done
Here’s the low-down, son
Though many tried out
(I lied, ouch)
But it was still fun
Watching puns and slant rhymes
Filling line after line
Talkin’ shit about headshots
And meatshots and deep thoughts
With tactical genius the winner between this
Pretentious group of wannabe’s
About to be crowned, see?
Just a reminder that we have two contests ending tomorrow.
If you want a shot at winning one of three quirky music games, be sure to submit your dopest rap by commenting on this article. There have been relatively few submissions so far, so your odds of winning something are pretty high!
If you’re an APM fiend and want a chance to receive a Starcraft 2 guest pass, tell us about your favorite intergalactic unit here.
The bomb’s ticking. The objective is getting capped. There are spies everywhere. And Binerexis hasn’t a clue what to do! Luckily, this article might show you how to help him and other teammates out.
Diablo 3 is finally here, and after completing Normal difficulty, WiNGSPANTT is ready to unleash his review. Find out if the third installment is actually worth your time and money.
Xiant ventures into dangerous waters with his short analysis of the console vs. PC debate. Hopefully he succeeded in being equally kind and cruel to both sides.
If you’re playing Diablo 3 and don’t know what Elective Mode is, you’re essentially playing the dumbed-down default version. WiNG explains what this option does and why you need to enable it right now.
With Diablo 3′s real money auction house gearing up, many gamers are complaining about the influence of money in games. But the real problem isn’t rich kids or gold farmers, as WiNG explains.
Get a free, early taste of Path of Exile this weekend. WiNG shares the details of how you can participate in this bloody dungeon crawler without paying a single, goddamn cent.
