Counter-Strike 2 - contact@rockpapershotgun.com (Alec Meer)

Cossacks 3

I’m trying to think who it could be. I don’t really have enemies any more, or not knowingly so. Some forgotten bully from school who never left our hometown and is still obsessed with tormenting me? A fellow journalist whose article I might have drunkenly tweeted something rude about in 2009? Someone I unfollowed or unfriended because they were tiresome or awful? You Know, Those Guys? Or: all of them, working together. Pooling their life savings to buy as many copies of a certain game as they can. Make no mistake: someone’s out to get me. It’s the only possible explanation.

… [visit site to read more]

Sep 26, 2016
Battlerite - Stunlock_Christian

We've added another server location to our roster; US SouthEast.

We now have servers in the following places across the world:
  • Asia
    • Hong Kong
    • Singapore
    • Tokyo
  • Europe
    • North (Stockholm)
    • West (Luxembourg)
  • North America
    • East (Virginia)
    • West (Seattle)
    • SouthWest (Los Angeles)
    • SouthEast (Atlanta)
  • Oceania
    • Sydney
  • South America
    • Lima
    • São Paulo
Sep 26, 2016
Battlerite - Stunlock_Christian

We've added another server location to our roster; US SouthEast.

We now have servers in the following places across the world:
  • Asia
    • Hong Kong
    • Singapore
    • Tokyo
  • Europe
    • North (Stockholm)
    • West (Luxembourg)
  • North America
    • East (Virginia)
    • West (Seattle)
    • SouthWest (Los Angeles)
    • SouthEast (Atlanta)
  • Oceania
    • Sydney
  • South America
    • Lima
    • São Paulo
Battlerite - contact@rockpapershotgun.com (Brittany Vincent)

Fancy a new PvP arena brawler? Battlerite [official site] may be your cup of tea. Made by Bloodline Champions developers Stunlock Studios and billed as that game’s “spiritual successor”, it’s got colorful heroes, things to shoot, and whatever “battlerites” are. That sounds like it might be fun!

… [visit site to read more]

Battlerite - Stunlock_Christian


We are humbled by the immense support we’ve received from our players during Battlerite’s launch. In celebration of your support, everyone who logs on to Battlerite before Tuesday September 27th will receive a Gold Chest. (The chest will be delivered on the 27th)

As an additional thanks to all of our fans out there, we’re also boosting the Ultimate Fan Pack to include 5 Gold Chests! These Gold Chests have been sent out to everyone who already owns the Fan Pack and will be granted to all new Ultimate Fans.

Thank you for all of your support!

Weekend Tournaments
Coming up this weekend we have two tournaments in Battlerite!



First up on Saturday September 24th, Tasty Fish TV ( https://www.twitch.tv/tastyfishtv ) will be hosting a special invitational 2v2 tournament featuring several gaming-personalities whom will duke it out for a chance to win both glory and $1500. The stream will be live from 5 PM CEST to 11 PM CEST. The contestants:
  1. [A]lliance | Akke & Admiral Bulldog, DOTA 2 personalities
  2. Tosan, WoW Arena Streamer
  3. C9 | Kyky & Debett, professional Overwatch players
  4. Mes, WoW Arena Streamer
  5. Lassiz, Team Dignitas Streamer
  6. ChainerFails, Diablo 3 Streamer
  7. Incon, Smite streamer
  8. ODPixel & Sheever, professional DOTA 2 casters and hosts


On Sunday September 25th, Masters of Bacon ( https://www.twitch.tv/mastersofbacon ) will host their first community run 3v3 qualifier tournament, with a 32 team bracket. The top 2 teams will qualify for the final tournament held between November 4th and 6th. You can check out the bracket here:
https://battlefy.com/mastersofbacon/masters-of-bacon-qualifier-1/57de3f5f50b7561a0c7f5f51/info
(Stunlock Studios will participate with a team!)

For more information about Masters of Bacon, check out their homepage: http://www.mastersofbacon.com/



Today we’ve updated the game with a small improvement to the current ranking and matchmaking system. Players during placement games are now less likely to be matched with high-graded players.

In late October we’re planning a content update that will include:
  • 2 New Champions
  • Night variation of Blackstone Arena
  • Balance updates & improvements to existing Champions
  • Additional Legendary Weapons & new cosmetics
  • Various improvements to other parts of the game
On the Horizon
Revamped Ranking System
A solid Ranking System is a top-priority for us due to the competitive nature of Battlerite. We are working on a new system that will include improvements and additional options!

Extended Champion Progression
More levels, more rewards and more options for you to stand out from the crowd with your favorite Champion!

Champion Updates
We will put a ton of work into creating new Champions and also into balancing and tuning the existing ones. Expect abilities to change and battlerites to be updated in our quest to perfect every single Champion!
Battlerite - Stunlock_Christian


We are humbled by the immense support we’ve received from our players during Battlerite’s launch. In celebration of your support, everyone who logs on to Battlerite before Tuesday September 27th will receive a Gold Chest. (The chest will be delivered on the 27th)

As an additional thanks to all of our fans out there, we’re also boosting the Ultimate Fan Pack to include 5 Gold Chests! These Gold Chests have been sent out to everyone who already owns the Fan Pack and will be granted to all new Ultimate Fans.

Thank you for all of your support!

Weekend Tournaments
Coming up this weekend we have two tournaments in Battlerite!



First up on Saturday September 24th, Tasty Fish TV ( https://www.twitch.tv/tastyfishtv ) will be hosting a special invitational 2v2 tournament featuring several gaming-personalities whom will duke it out for a chance to win both glory and $1500. The stream will be live from 5 PM CEST to 11 PM CEST. The contestants:
  1. [A]lliance | Akke & Admiral Bulldog, DOTA 2 personalities
  2. Tosan, WoW Arena Streamer
  3. C9 | Kyky & Debett, professional Overwatch players
  4. Mes, WoW Arena Streamer
  5. Lassiz, Team Dignitas Streamer
  6. ChainerFails, Diablo 3 Streamer
  7. Incon, Smite streamer
  8. ODPixel & Sheever, professional DOTA 2 casters and hosts


On Sunday September 25th, Masters of Bacon ( https://www.twitch.tv/mastersofbacon ) will host their first community run 3v3 qualifier tournament, with a 32 team bracket. The top 2 teams will qualify for the final tournament held between November 4th and 6th. You can check out the bracket here:
https://battlefy.com/mastersofbacon/masters-of-bacon-qualifier-1/57de3f5f50b7561a0c7f5f51/info
(Stunlock Studios will participate with a team!)

For more information about Masters of Bacon, check out their homepage: http://www.mastersofbacon.com/



Today we’ve updated the game with a small improvement to the current ranking and matchmaking system. Players during placement games are now less likely to be matched with high-graded players.

In late October we’re planning a content update that will include:
  • 2 New Champions
  • Night variation of Blackstone Arena
  • Balance updates & improvements to existing Champions
  • Additional Legendary Weapons & new cosmetics
  • Various improvements to other parts of the game
On the Horizon
Revamped Ranking System
A solid Ranking System is a top-priority for us due to the competitive nature of Battlerite. We are working on a new system that will include improvements and additional options!

Extended Champion Progression
More levels, more rewards and more options for you to stand out from the crowd with your favorite Champion!

Champion Updates
We will put a ton of work into creating new Champions and also into balancing and tuning the existing ones. Expect abilities to change and battlerites to be updated in our quest to perfect every single Champion!
Battlerite - Stunlock_Grim
Hey,

we hope everyone is having a great experience in Battlerite so far.




We have decided to add servers at two new locations:
Australia and US SouthWest.


Currently we have servers at the following locations across the world:
  • Asia
    • Hong Kong
    • Singapore
    • Tokyo
  • Europe
    • North
    • West
  • North America
    • East
    • SouthWest
    • West
  • Oceania
    • Australia
  • South America
    • Lima
    • São Paulo

Stunlock Studios
Battlerite - Stunlock_Grim
Hey,

we hope everyone is having a great experience in Battlerite so far.




We have decided to add servers at two new locations:
Australia and US SouthWest.


Currently we have servers at the following locations across the world:
  • Asia
    • Hong Kong
    • Singapore
    • Tokyo
  • Europe
    • North
    • West
  • North America
    • East
    • SouthWest
    • West
  • Oceania
    • Australia
  • South America
    • Lima
    • São Paulo

Stunlock Studios
Battlerite - Stunlock_Grim


Our Early Access is now available, check it out on our Store Page:
http://store.steampowered.com/app/504370


Here are the latest patch notes:

New Map - Blackstone Arena

Blackstone Arena is located in Othagur and controlled by the ancient blood cult, “Brotherhood of the Night”. This battleground was once used for sacrificial rituals, forming the source of power for the priests of the old Empire. It is now considered one of the most respected proving grounds.

New Champion - Rook

A mighty chieftain who rushes into battle with a giant hammer in one hand and his dinner in the other. Rook likes to smash his enemies with boulders, hammers and even his body. Once he goes berserk he turns into an unstoppable force.

Champions
  • Freya
    • Overcharge (Battlerite)
      • Now activates on trigger instead of on use.
      • Range has been slightly increased.
  • Jade
    • Evasion (Battlerite)
      • Can now be dispelled.
  • Lucie
    • Clarity Potion
      • Can no longer knock enemies back that are immaterial unless the immaterial effect is caused by a buff that can be dispelled

General
  • All alpha participants have received the Alpha-Tester Avatar and the “Alpha Tester” title
  • All beta participants have received the Beta-Tester Avatar and the “Beta Tester” title
  • Disconnect pause-timer reduced to 15s from 60s.
  • All players now automatically follow our Stunlock account in the Odeum. We will use this account to feature the best community plays!
  • Players can now report other players that are verbally abusive, that are refusing to participate in the game or that intentionally leaves a game.
  • The forfeit option will no longer be delayed until the next round starts.
  • Forfeiting a game will now put players back in the matchmaking queue if the game was forfeited before a round started.

Bug fixes
  • Fixed a bug causing Bulwark and Time Bender to not properly get interrupted by crowd control effects such as Stun, Incapacitate, Panic, etc
  • Fixed an issue causing champions to become immaterial for a few frames after landing when leaping/teleporting
  • Champion Progression Avatars now unlock properly and all players have received their missing Avatars
  • Fixed a bug in private game that triggered a timeout screen after the match
  • Fixed an issue that caused players with high latency to warp around the map
  • Fixed an issue that sometimes caused players to not being able to connect to a game
  • Fixed an issue that caused long replays in the Odeum to buffer for infinity when in fullscreen-mode

Miscellaneous
  • Voice-sound will now always play when an ultimate ability is triggered
  • Added in-game message for when a player has left the game (and can not reconnect).
  • Players must now activate the ingame-chat by typing /enablechat
  • A number of cosmetic items have been improved
  • Odeum button now highlights if a new replay has been posted
  • Added an in-game message that is displayed when a player has manually left a game (not disconnect)
  • The time your camera is locked on to your champion after you die has been reduced


See you in the Arena!

Stunlock Studios
Battlerite - Stunlock_Grim


Our Early Access is now available, check it out on our Store Page:
http://store.steampowered.com/app/504370


Here are the latest patch notes:

New Map - Blackstone Arena

Blackstone Arena is located in Othagur and controlled by the ancient blood cult, “Brotherhood of the Night”. This battleground was once used for sacrificial rituals, forming the source of power for the priests of the old Empire. It is now considered one of the most respected proving grounds.

New Champion - Rook

A mighty chieftain who rushes into battle with a giant hammer in one hand and his dinner in the other. Rook likes to smash his enemies with boulders, hammers and even his body. Once he goes berserk he turns into an unstoppable force.

Champions
  • Freya
    • Overcharge (Battlerite)
      • Now activates on trigger instead of on use.
      • Range has been slightly increased.
  • Jade
    • Evasion (Battlerite)
      • Can now be dispelled.
  • Lucie
    • Clarity Potion
      • Can no longer knock enemies back that are immaterial unless the immaterial effect is caused by a buff that can be dispelled

General
  • All alpha participants have received the Alpha-Tester Avatar and the “Alpha Tester” title
  • All beta participants have received the Beta-Tester Avatar and the “Beta Tester” title
  • Disconnect pause-timer reduced to 15s from 60s.
  • All players now automatically follow our Stunlock account in the Odeum. We will use this account to feature the best community plays!
  • Players can now report other players that are verbally abusive, that are refusing to participate in the game or that intentionally leaves a game.
  • The forfeit option will no longer be delayed until the next round starts.
  • Forfeiting a game will now put players back in the matchmaking queue if the game was forfeited before a round started.

Bug fixes
  • Fixed a bug causing Bulwark and Time Bender to not properly get interrupted by crowd control effects such as Stun, Incapacitate, Panic, etc
  • Fixed an issue causing champions to become immaterial for a few frames after landing when leaping/teleporting
  • Champion Progression Avatars now unlock properly and all players have received their missing Avatars
  • Fixed a bug in private game that triggered a timeout screen after the match
  • Fixed an issue that caused players with high latency to warp around the map
  • Fixed an issue that sometimes caused players to not being able to connect to a game
  • Fixed an issue that caused long replays in the Odeum to buffer for infinity when in fullscreen-mode

Miscellaneous
  • Voice-sound will now always play when an ultimate ability is triggered
  • Added in-game message for when a player has left the game (and can not reconnect).
  • Players must now activate the ingame-chat by typing /enablechat
  • A number of cosmetic items have been improved
  • Odeum button now highlights if a new replay has been posted
  • Added an in-game message that is displayed when a player has manually left a game (not disconnect)
  • The time your camera is locked on to your champion after you die has been reduced


See you in the Arena!

Stunlock Studios
...