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Valorant's Neon is losing some pep from her step, and shotguns haven't escaped the nerf hammer Yesterday was a momentous day for Valorant, as Riot Games confirmed it would finally be making changes to Neon. Everyone cheered, happy tears were shed, and the world finally began to heal. Okay, that's my headcanon, but the news was nonetheless very good. Now, the studio has lifted the lid on...

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Yesterday was a momentous day for Valorant, as Riot Games confirmed it would finally be making changes to Neon. Everyone cheered, happy tears were shed, and the world finally began to heal. Okay, that's my headcanon, but the news was nonetheless very good. Now, the studio has lifted the lid on how said tweaks will materialize, and it looks like it isn't only Neon herself that's being tuned down. Shotguns have been a key component in the Neon-equals-busted equation, and they haven't gotten off scot-free.

Steam Controller reservations are now open. Prospective buyers can now put their name down on a waiting list, and Valve will email you when your purchase slot becomes available. You'll be limited to one controller per purchase, and have only 72 hours to complete your order, but at least you can now join an orderly queue and know when your time has come. The new ordering system comes into place after the first batch of controllers sold out within minutes, with early buyers able to purchase two controllers at a time. This initial system that Valve implemented led to a wave of Steam Controllers hitting reseller sites, as scalpers took the opportunity to keep one for themselves and sell a second one on for a significant profit.

The Doormaker is dead. Mega Crit's new Slay the Spire 2 update has just landed on the beta branch, and the developer has finally made the decision to put its most divisive enemy to bed and start fresh with a completely new creation. These latest StS 2 patch notes also introduce the first incarnation of the Bestiary, and a fresh helping of balance changes for the roguelike deckbuilder, led by some fairly notable Defect buffs.