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	<br>~~Updated March 4, 2024, by Jake Fillery: Overwatch 2 has over 40 heroes, and deciding which one~~ to ~~use in a fight could mean the difference between defeat and victory~~. ~~Whether~~ players ~~enjoy a good bout of competitive or casual play, every hero has a purpose in Overwatch 2, and each pick~~ will be ~~judged by a team that wants~~ to ~~come out on top~~. ~~As such~~, ~~some of~~ the ~~hardest heroes to learn in [https://battlemccarthy.com/~~ Overwatch ~~2 Tips] 2 have an additional pressure based on~~ the ~~team composition how they stack against other heroes, and the necessary learning curve required~~ to ~~play t~~<br> <br>~~Yes~~, ~~there~~'s a ~~"freemium" track to the Battle Pass that will unlock any new heroes added to the game~~, but ~~returning players are getting what they've always gotten for free~~, ~~but now with extra steps. This can be frustrating for anyone playing~~ the ~~game who have little free~~ time ~~on their hands to commit to working their way through over half of the Battle Pass,~~ and ~~who also don't want to pay the ten dollars to gain access to them immediately~~. ~~Of course~~, ~~this won't be the case for everyone. But the release of heroes before was something that everyone~~ could ~~enjoy immediately upon logging into the game. You can still play around with new characters in the practice range~~, to get ~~a feel for their playstyle, as well as determine whether~~ you ~~think the effort or money is worth~~ it, but ~~there's something very off-putting about this new proced~~<br><br> <br>~~There's just something about cowboys that make everything cool~~, and ~~the same goes for Cassidy~~ in ~~Overwatch 2~~ . ~~The game has over 30 characters already~~, ~~yet the developers have managed~~ to ~~make all~~ of ~~them unique and fun to play. There~~'~~s a personality to every character in the game which makes it even bet~~<br> <br>~~Zenyatta is~~ a ~~strong hybrid hero~~ who ~~can heal allies and deal out massive damage at the same time. Though~~, ~~he remains one~~ of the ~~most vulnerable heroes in~~ the game and ~~is easy for the enemy team~~ to ~~take~~ <br><br> <br>~~This energetic, music-loving hero~~ is a ~~fun~~ and ~~effective way for players to dip their toes in the support role~~. ~~Thanks to his swiftness~~, ~~mobility (largely through Wall Ride)~~, and ~~area-of-effect~~ heals, ~~Lucio can be quite effective to newcomers and franchise vets al~~<br><br> <br>~~Lucio may be quick~~, ~~with a feature of good tunes~~, ~~healing~~, ~~and damage~~, ~~but he’s one of Overwatch 2~~ 's ~~hardest heroes for a reason. Lucio doesn’t have a lot of health and has a pretty small healing range for his team. Most importantly, his speed~~ is ~~hard~~ to ~~master~~, ~~as Lucio will be dependent~~ on ~~wall riding to get to places fast~~, ~~whether~~ to ~~contest~~ or ~~save his~~ t<br><br> <br>~~Wrecking Ball has had his Roll knockback buffed by a solid 36%~~, which ~~means skilled players can launch enemies greater distances when speeding through the map~~. ~~Map knowledge~~ is ~~key for Hammond~~, as ~~his movement is wasted~~ if ~~he gets sent flying~~ in ~~the wrong direction or off the map entir~~<br><br> <br>The ~~changing locale in Eichenwalde makes every match exciting~~, ~~starting in~~ the ~~cramped outskirts and~~ moving into the ~~more open inner~~ city. ~~It reaches its apex as the attackers move into the crumbling fortress~~, ~~ending off in the grand throne room. Thematically~~ and ~~graphically~~, ~~Eichenwalde stands~~ t<br><br> <br>~~Another new support hero in Overwatch 2~~ that ~~might be difficult for some to learn~~ is ~~Lifeweaver~~. ~~Despite this creator of biolight being determined~~ to ~~heal the world of all~~ its ~~pains~~, ~~he might have~~ a ~~hard time, considering the likes of Talon don’t exactly want peace. Nevertheless, players who attempt~~ to ~~embark on Lifeweaver’s mission might find themselves in a challenging but rewarding t~~<br><br> <br>~~With Reaper~~'s ~~dual-wielding shotguns~~, players ~~can melt opposing tanks and sluggish players easily. This is largely thanks to his Shadow Step move, which doubles as~~ a ~~great flanking tool~~ and ~~an escape method. Then there~~'s ~~his Ultimate~~, ~~Death Blossom, which can swiftly wipe out a group of targets, provided he doesn~~'t ~~draw their attent~~<br><br> <br>~~Matches on Ilios often turn into chaos, due~~ to the ~~lack~~ of ~~choke points, but that's not a bad thing. It forces you to stay on your toes~~ and ~~keep on the lookout~~. ~~Experienced players should thrive~~ in ~~this environment. The change~~ from ~~midday~~ to a ~~sunset has only made this map all the more beauti~~<br><br> <br>~~As fresh-faced newcomers enter~~ the ~~game for the first time, they'll notice they are locked out of competitively ranked matches and 19 playable heroes. To play the competitive rank game mode,~~ a ~~total of 50 matches must be played by an account~~, ~~and~~ to ~~unlock~~ the ~~entire hero roster~~, ~~a total of 100 matches must be pla~~<br><br> <br>~~The thrill~~ of ~~finally hitting a high enough level~~ to ~~reset your profile "frame"~~, ~~now occupied with another "star", was incredibly satisfying~~. ~~Not only were you continually paired with equally experienced~~ players, ~~increasing your challenge, but~~ it ~~was your street cred! People~~ with ~~silver~~, ~~gold~~, ~~or dare we say~~, ~~platinum frames carried with them fear~~ of ~~their potential toughness. A sense of personal pride has been taken away with this change~~, and ~~with your rank now resetting at the start of each new season~~, ~~something feels empty about your pursuit of progress, now only marked by an epic skin for hitting the max rank on the Battle P~~<br>		<br>Whether you like this change or not is entirely up to you. New players will likely be able to adapt to it much faster than older ones. If you are a veteran player who misses the six vs six dynamic, tough luck because the original Overwatch has faded into the ether. Don't worry. You'll adapt to this new way of life eventua<br><br> <br>This one is also complicated to stop due to its speed. Her abilities move quite fast when activated, so preventing it at critical points before it's deployed is the real goal. You could pull off a stun as she uses it, but again, the time window here is small and something only Overwatch League-level players can do even semi-reliably. Still, it could work, so if you are Ana and you think Kiriko is about to use her ult, shoot your shoot - you might get lucky. Even an EMP can annul Kitsune Rush if you time it perfectly, but it still is a difficult thing to do during chaotic ga<br><br> <br>Move around, use dashes or movement abilities if you have them, and maybe even crouch up and down to really move your head around. Jumping may work, but you will still get hit in your body, and jumping arcs are rather predictable, so someone with good aiming might actually hit you better because you're jumping. Be as mobile as you can while fighting her, as she'll only be able to do a third of her potential damage if she can't hit your h<br> <br>For some of us, it’s been a hot minute since we played Overwatch. Maybe we’re die-hard Mercy mains who are still salty about her ultimate changing literal years ago, regardless of how effective it still is . Or maybe we just fell off naturally once the thrill of the game ebbed. Who can really say? Still, characters have changed dramatically since the first years of Overwatch, and many of us have a lot of catching up to<br><br> <br>Brigitte is a melee Support with some Tank mechanics ; she has a Barrier Shield with 250 health that she can use to protect herself and her allies. With this, she can Shield Bash into opponents, knocking them back and dealing some decent damage. While swinging her Rocket Flail around and hitting enemies, she also gradually heals her nearby allies with her passive, Inspire. This kit makes her distinctly versat<br><br> <br>Still, there are some other options. Mei is perfect against the Kitsune Rush , for example. Her Ice Wall can prevent the fox from moving, thus decreasing the whole area around it. In fact, even Mei's Cryo-Freeze is big enough to block them from going forward, so you can stop it yourself if your Ice Wall is on cooldown. It won't fully prevent the ultimate, but decreasing its area is already a big difference. You can also use Blizzard to slow down or even freeze everyone - their speed boost won't matter if they can't even move. Even if they escape your Blizzard, you'll force them out of the Kitsune a<br><br> <br>Her primary attack is her kunai, which are quite weak. That is, as long as she doesn't hit you in the head. It's weak, small, and has a low fire rate, but it also causes three times more damage when she lands a headshot. That means you can't make your head an easy target if you are fighting her. Just moving in a straight line toward her might be your downfall, especially at close ra<br><br> <br>The map is no slouch as a competitive location either, with the attackers moving from the initial control point into the city. The narrow city streets, filled with color and graffiti, provide plenty of opportunities for flankers - be sure to keep a watch for t<br><br> <br>Now that the Queen herself is playable, she can finally protect her own home or even besiege it. Otherwise, Junkertown is largely untouched, but it's still a great map. From the surrounding deserted city to its bustling interior, it's always a map you'll be happy to <br><br> <br>Junkertown, as featured in Junkrat and Roadhog's excellent cinematic, returns to Overwatch 2 in all its glory. Attacking players must escort a cart of jewels and gold that's not-so-subtly booby trapped with dynamite, while defenders have to protect the Junker Queen's home t<br><br> <br>This recent addition to the [https://Battlemccarthy.com/ Overwatch 2 Hero guide] roster shines for her prominent use of both DPS and healing. The Peruvian warrior is effective in her ability to seamlessly transition from healing to damage, by way of a fairly thick, forgiving hitscan beam and sharp blas<br><br> <br>Whether you’re a newcomer to the series or a lapsed player who has really missed Athena’s smooth voice declaring "Team Kill!", Overwatch 2 may have enough to lure even the most discouraged players back into its grips. So give it a shot - who knows, it might surprise <br><br> <br>Another returning map, Lijiang Tower takes place on a Chinese skyscraper with a view of the city below. This map appropriately provides many opportunities to push other players off cliffs, regardless of which variant you're on. Lúcio players, rejo<br><br> <br>Blizzard World is exactly what it says on the tin; a theme park filled with attractions themed after Blizzard's various properties. Warcraft , StarCraft , Hearthstone , Diablo , Heroes of the Storm , and even The Lost Vikings, all get shout-outs that should make any Blizzard fan ha<br>

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	<br>~~Yeah~~, ~~you have a match to get to~~, and ~~your team is running~~ to the ~~objective at full speed~~, ~~but isn’t it fun to just take~~ a ~~minute~~ and ~~admire~~ the ~~neat details~~ in the ~~new maps? Like~~, the ~~New York art deco vibes in Midtown or the futuristic update~~ to ~~Toronto’s iconic red streetcars in New Queen Street? So take a second, kill some time - the enemy will still be there whether or not you speed forw~~<br><br> ~~<br>Her Focusing Beam deals extra damage~~ to ~~characters~~ with ~~50 percent health or less~~. ~~If you aim this skill at a tank and keep it on them~~ for ~~quite some~~ time ~~when they have low HP, you'll be able~~ to ~~witness~~ their ~~bar deple<br><br> <br>Pharah can use her Rocket Jets to boost up into~~ the ~~air~~, and ~~then her Hover Jets~~ to ~~stay in~~ the ~~air for as long as possible~~. ~~Since she is mostly airborne~~, ~~Pharah can~~ be ~~quite silent and pesky~~. ~~She~~ can ~~easily sneak behind~~ the ~~opposing team and rain death from above using her Barrage Ultimate;~~ it ~~is certain to take out any unsuspecting vict~~<br><br> <br>There ~~are a total of three roles you can select a hero from~~ in ~~[https://battlemccarthy.com/~~ Overwatch 2 ~~Weapons] 2: Tank, Support, and Damage~~ . ~~Considering her lore and background~~, ~~you'd think that Echo is~~ all ~~about supporting her teammates in defeating the enemy~~. ~~You'd be surprised to hear that she~~'s a ~~Damage~~ character in the g<br><br> ~~<br>For some of us, it’s been~~ a ~~hot minute since we played Overwatch~~. ~~Maybe we’re die-hard Mercy mains who are still salty about her ultimate changing literal years ago~~, ~~regardless~~ of ~~how effective it still is . Or maybe we just fell off naturally once~~ the ~~thrill of~~ the game ~~ebbed. Who can really say? Still, characters have changed dramatically since~~ the ~~first years of Overwatch, and many of us have a lot of catching up~~ to<br><br> <br>~~I’ve been waiting for Scorn for so, so long~~, and ~~it’s finally here~~. ~~Ever since its failed Kickstarter in 2014~~, ~~I’ve been interested in its body horror world full of slime, bones~~, and ~~other general grossness. Now~~, ~~years later, I’m counting down the hours before I get~~ to ~~stick a gun in the gaping wound on my arm~~ and ~~solve some incredibly icky puzz~~<br><br> <br>~~The H.R. Giger-inspired horror puzzler is out now on PC and Xbox~~, ~~and is included~~ with ~~both iterations~~ of ~~Game Pass. So, if you want to explore the dark~~, ~~fleshy~~, ~~world that Ebb Software has cooked up~~, ~~there~~'s a ~~low barrier to entry~~. ~~Elsewhere, The Last~~ of ~~Us Part II~~ , ~~No Man's Sky~~, ~~Final Fantasy VII Remake~~ , ~~and more are getting some attention. Just not as much attention as Sc~~<br><br> <br>~~Every Hero in Overwatch 2~~ has a ~~set of skills that consist of Weapons~~, ~~Active~~, ~~Passive, and Ultimate abilities . There are only a few characters that have their special passive apart from~~ the ~~passive given to them because of their r~~<br><br> <br>~~There are two ways to go about this: restrained, where you knock a few things over just to see if you can~~, and ~~unhinged~~, ~~where you attack every object~~ in ~~sight with every weapon at your disposal~~. ~~Either way~~, ~~we all do it, and it never loses its~~ <br><br> <br>~~If you aren't aware~~ of the ~~exact position~~ of ~~every other enemy~~, ~~it's~~ a ~~better choice to simply let~~ the ~~low-health person get away and catch them again later~~ . ~~On the other hand~~, ~~if you're after someone~~ who~~'s carrying the game for the opposing team and they're low, it can be beneficial~~ to ~~chase them~~ <br><br> <br>~~She has a total of 12 bullets before she has to reload~~, ~~but she shoots three bullets at a time~~. This ~~might make you think that you can only shoot with her four times before having~~ to ~~reload~~ , ~~but that~~'s ~~not the case. The set~~ of ~~three bullets counts as a single bullet for~~ <br><br> <br>~~Like Andrew, I’m going to be playing Scorn this weekend. I’m pausing my foray~~ into ~~Slime Rancher 2’s joyful~~, ~~colorful world~~ to ~~go into~~ the ~~dark~~, ~~fleshy, monstrous delight~~ that ~~is Scorn~~. It ~~looks so incredibly atmospheric; I can’t wait~~ to ~~play it at night, with all the lights off~~ and ~~just my headphones to~~ keep ~~me company~~. ~~I’m a huge fan of H.R. Giger’s work on Alien’s creature design, so having an entire game take place with~~ this ~~in mind will feel like walking through a cathedral dedicated to his art style~~. ~~I don’t know how scary the game will be, but I’m hoping it vibes with October spoopin<br> <br>~~The ~~busy gamer season is almost upon us, but I’m also going on holiday next week and leaving my colleagues~~ to ~~fend for themselves. So, in my last weekend as~~ a ~~gamer on the homestead, I’ll be digging into a cute and fruity game about making potions that I can talk about soon, while starting a second playthrough of Scorn on Xbox Series X to scoop up~~ all the ~~achievements I missed during the review period. Of course, I’ll also fit in some Overwatch 2 for good meas~~<br><br> <br>~~The potential~~ for ~~Tracer~~'~~s Recall should not be underestimated~~. ~~It is already a strong ability because it lets you get into~~ the ~~enemy back line~~, ~~kill one~~ of ~~their Support or Damage characters~~, and ~~get back~~ to ~~full health and ammo in case someone chases after~~ <br><br> <br>The ~~uniquely frustrating thing about writing this article is not the terrible~~, ~~bad-faith internet comments that will inevitably follow~~. ~~Rather~~, ~~it’s the fact that the people behind Kiriko’s design clearly know a lot about Japanese culture~~. ~~Two~~ of ~~her legendary skins feature souvenir jackets~~, ~~a uniquely Japanese type~~ of ~~clothing. Eventually~~, ~~someone will point out that some~~ of ~~Kiriko’s creators are Asian. I’m sure that if we met~~, ~~we would agree on many things. I also know from firsthand experience that there is~~ an ~~unfair amount of pressure placed~~ on ~~marginalized creators to ‘get it right’ every time. Perfect is never good enough. You have to be twice as good as anyone e~~<br>		<br>Updated March 4, 2024, by Jake Fillery: Overwatch 2 has over 40 heroes, and deciding which one to use in a fight could mean the difference between defeat and victory. Whether players enjoy a good bout of competitive or casual play, every hero has a purpose in Overwatch 2, and each pick will be judged by a team that wants to come out on top. As such, some of the hardest heroes to learn in [https://battlemccarthy.com/ Overwatch 2 Tips] 2 have an additional pressure based on the team composition how they stack against other heroes, and the necessary learning curve required to play t<br> <br>Yes, there's a "freemium" track to the Battle Pass that will unlock any new heroes added to the game, but returning players are getting what they've always gotten for free, but now with extra steps. This can be frustrating for anyone playing the game who have little free time on their hands to commit to working their way through over half of the Battle Pass, and who also don't want to pay the ten dollars to gain access to them immediately. Of course, this won't be the case for everyone. But the release of heroes before was something that everyone could enjoy immediately upon logging into the game. You can still play around with new characters in the practice range, to get a feel for their playstyle, as well as determine whether you think the effort or money is worth it, but there's something very off-putting about this new proced<br><br> <br>There's just something about cowboys that make everything cool, and the same goes for Cassidy in Overwatch 2 . The game has over 30 characters already, yet the developers have managed to make all of them unique and fun to play. There's a personality to every character in the game which makes it even bet<br> <br>Zenyatta is a strong hybrid hero who can heal allies and deal out massive damage at the same time. Though, he remains one of the most vulnerable heroes in the game and is easy for the enemy team to take <br><br> <br>This energetic, music-loving hero is a fun and effective way for players to dip their toes in the support role. Thanks to his swiftness, mobility (largely through Wall Ride), and area-of-effect heals, Lucio can be quite effective to newcomers and franchise vets al<br><br> <br>Lucio may be quick, with a feature of good tunes, healing, and damage, but he’s one of Overwatch 2 's hardest heroes for a reason. Lucio doesn’t have a lot of health and has a pretty small healing range for his team. Most importantly, his speed is hard to master, as Lucio will be dependent on wall riding to get to places fast, whether to contest or save his t<br><br> <br>Wrecking Ball has had his Roll knockback buffed by a solid 36%, which means skilled players can launch enemies greater distances when speeding through the map. Map knowledge is key for Hammond, as his movement is wasted if he gets sent flying in the wrong direction or off the map entir<br><br> <br>The changing locale in Eichenwalde makes every match exciting, starting in the cramped outskirts and moving into the more open inner city. It reaches its apex as the attackers move into the crumbling fortress, ending off in the grand throne room. Thematically and graphically, Eichenwalde stands t<br><br> <br>Another new support hero in Overwatch 2 that might be difficult for some to learn is Lifeweaver. Despite this creator of biolight being determined to heal the world of all its pains, he might have a hard time, considering the likes of Talon don’t exactly want peace. Nevertheless, players who attempt to embark on Lifeweaver’s mission might find themselves in a challenging but rewarding t<br><br> <br>With Reaper's dual-wielding shotguns, players can melt opposing tanks and sluggish players easily. This is largely thanks to his Shadow Step move, which doubles as a great flanking tool and an escape method. Then there's his Ultimate, Death Blossom, which can swiftly wipe out a group of targets, provided he doesn't draw their attent<br><br> <br>Matches on Ilios often turn into chaos, due to the lack of choke points, but that's not a bad thing. It forces you to stay on your toes and keep on the lookout. Experienced players should thrive in this environment. The change from midday to a sunset has only made this map all the more beauti<br><br> <br>As fresh-faced newcomers enter the game for the first time, they'll notice they are locked out of competitively ranked matches and 19 playable heroes. To play the competitive rank game mode, a total of 50 matches must be played by an account, and to unlock the entire hero roster, a total of 100 matches must be pla<br><br> <br>The thrill of finally hitting a high enough level to reset your profile "frame", now occupied with another "star", was incredibly satisfying. Not only were you continually paired with equally experienced players, increasing your challenge, but it was your street cred! People with silver, gold, or dare we say, platinum frames carried with them fear of their potential toughness. A sense of personal pride has been taken away with this change, and with your rank now resetting at the start of each new season, something feels empty about your pursuit of progress, now only marked by an epic skin for hitting the max rank on the Battle P<br>

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Yeah, you have a match to get to, and your team is running to the objective at full speed, but isn’t it fun to just take a minute and admire the neat details in the new maps? Like, the New York art deco vibes in Midtown or the futuristic update to Toronto’s iconic red streetcars in New Queen Street? So take a second, kill some time - the enemy will still be there whether or not you speed forw Her Focusing Beam deals extra damage to characters with 50 percent health or less. If you aim this skill at a tank and keep it on them for quite some time when they have low HP, you'll be able to witness their bar deple Pharah can use her Rocket Jets to boost up into the air, and then her Hover Jets to stay in the air for as long as possible. Since she is mostly airborne, Pharah can be quite silent and pesky. She can easily sneak behind the opposing team and rain death from above using her Barrage Ultimate; it is certain to take out any unsuspecting vict There are a total of three roles you can select a hero from in [https://battlemccarthy.com/ Overwatch 2 Weapons] 2: Tank, Support, and Damage . Considering her lore and background, you'd think that Echo is all about supporting her teammates in defeating the enemy. You'd be surprised to hear that she's a Damage character in the g For some of us, it’s been a hot minute since we played Overwatch. Maybe we’re die-hard Mercy mains who are still salty about her ultimate changing literal years ago, regardless of how effective it still is . Or maybe we just fell off naturally once the thrill of the game ebbed. Who can really say? Still, characters have changed dramatically since the first years of Overwatch, and many of us have a lot of catching up to I’ve been waiting for Scorn for so, so long, and it’s finally here. Ever since its failed Kickstarter in 2014, I’ve been interested in its body horror world full of slime, bones, and other general grossness. Now, years later, I’m counting down the hours before I get to stick a gun in the gaping wound on my arm and solve some incredibly icky puzz The H.R. Giger-inspired horror puzzler is out now on PC and Xbox, and is included with both iterations of Game Pass. So, if you want to explore the dark, fleshy, world that Ebb Software has cooked up, there's a low barrier to entry. Elsewhere, The Last of Us Part II , No Man's Sky, Final Fantasy VII Remake , and more are getting some attention. Just not as much attention as Sc Every Hero in Overwatch 2 has a set of skills that consist of Weapons, Active, Passive, and Ultimate abilities . There are only a few characters that have their special passive apart from the passive given to them because of their r There are two ways to go about this: restrained, where you knock a few things over just to see if you can, and unhinged, where you attack every object in sight with every weapon at your disposal. Either way, we all do it, and it never loses its If you aren't aware of the exact position of every other enemy, it's a better choice to simply let the low-health person get away and catch them again later . On the other hand, if you're after someone who's carrying the game for the opposing team and they're low, it can be beneficial to chase them She has a total of 12 bullets before she has to reload, but she shoots three bullets at a time. This might make you think that you can only shoot with her four times before having to reload , but that's not the case. The set of three bullets counts as a single bullet for Like Andrew, I’m going to be playing Scorn this weekend. I’m pausing my foray into Slime Rancher 2’s joyful, colorful world to go into the dark, fleshy, monstrous delight that is Scorn. It looks so incredibly atmospheric; I can’t wait to play it at night, with all the lights off and just my headphones to keep me company. I’m a huge fan of H.R. Giger’s work on Alien’s creature design, so having an entire game take place with this in mind will feel like walking through a cathedral dedicated to his art style. I don’t know how scary the game will be, but I’m hoping it vibes with October spoopin The busy gamer season is almost upon us, but I’m also going on holiday next week and leaving my colleagues to fend for themselves. So, in my last weekend as a gamer on the homestead, I’ll be digging into a cute and fruity game about making potions that I can talk about soon, while starting a second playthrough of Scorn on Xbox Series X to scoop up all the achievements I missed during the review period. Of course, I’ll also fit in some Overwatch 2 for good meas The potential for Tracer's Recall should not be underestimated. It is already a strong ability because it lets you get into the enemy back line, kill one of their Support or Damage characters, and get back to full health and ammo in case someone chases after The uniquely frustrating thing about writing this article is not the terrible, bad-faith internet comments that will inevitably follow. Rather, it’s the fact that the people behind Kiriko’s design clearly know a lot about Japanese culture. Two of her legendary skins feature souvenir jackets, a uniquely Japanese type of clothing. Eventually, someone will point out that some of Kiriko’s creators are Asian. I’m sure that if we met, we would agree on many things. I also know from firsthand experience that there is an unfair amount of pressure placed on marginalized creators to ‘get it right’ every time. Perfect is never good enough. You have to be twice as good as anyone e