S2 Gaming Introduces New MOBA Game: Strife
In 2010, a game developer released a new Multiplayer Online Battle Arena (MOBA) game called Heroes of Newerth. This game, inspired by a fan-made modification of Blizzard’s Warcraft 3, became popular and helped establish the MOBA genre. MOBAs have now become a dominant force in the esports industry, with millions of fans watching weekly tournaments and top players competing for millions of dollars in prize pools. However, the market is now flooded with MOBA games, and S2 Gaming is ready to make their second entry into the genre with the game Strife.
What Makes Strife Unique?
Unlike other MOBA games like League of Legends and Dota 2, S2 Gaming believes that there are still improvements to be made in the genre. They have learned from their previous game, Heroes of Newerth, and want to take the genre to the next level with Strife. The main focus is to tackle the toxicity that is often associated with the genre. S2 wants to create a more positive and team-oriented environment by removing certain mechanics that pit teammates against each other.
Creating a Positive Gaming Experience
One way S2 is achieving this is by implementing a gold-sharing mechanic that distributes gold more evenly among the entire team. This eliminates the issue of “kill stealing” and encourages teamwork. S2 also aims to simplify the complex statistics that can be overwhelming for newcomers to the genre. Instead of having multiple attributes, players only need to focus on one simple attribute called “Power”, which makes their abilities and attacks more powerful.
Strife’s Potential Impact
While beginner-friendly design decisions have been attempted before, S2 Gaming stands out because of their successful MOBA release. Strife entered beta recently and as it gets closer to release, players can expect noticeable differences from other MOBA games in the market. S2 Gaming hopes to make a big impact with Strife and provide a more welcoming and accessible gaming experience.
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