A new Developer Vision video for Marvel Rivals is now available, with lead combat designer Zhiyong discussing several topics. He first confirmed that Magneto, a venerable menace during the betas, is getting nerfed for launch. Meanwhile, Jeff and Loki will receive some buffs.
Much work has also gone into improving various aspects of the visuals, like fine-tuning transitions and animations for heroes (particularly the “larger-than-life” actions for characters like Magik and Hulk). Hit effects and elemental decals have been adjusted to be more visible over a longer range while the impact of left-click attacks for characters like Mantis and Hela is intensified.
The sound design features improved ability and impact effects. while “refinedR…
Luis Suarez will come under the microscope when Uruguay visit Saudi Arabia in a friendly on Friday.
The Barcelona forward is in line to feature for his national team for the first time since biting Italy defender Giorgio Chiellini at the World Cup in Brazil earlier this year.
While Suarez is banned for Uruguay s next eight competitive fixtures because of the incident, the 27-year-old is able to feature for Uruguay in friendly matches after the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) altered FIFA s original punishment, which banned him from any kind of football-related activity .
Subsequently, coach Oscar Tabarez named Suarez in a 22-man squad ahead of the match with Saudi Arabia at the Prince Abdullah Al Faisal Stadium and Monday s clash with Oman.
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Clarence Seedorf is in contention for a sensational return to management with League One strugglers Oldham Athletic.
Former AC Milan boss Seedorf has been out of the game since a brief stint with Shenzhen in Chinese League One, having had a brief spell in charge at San Siro in 2014.
His next stop could be Boundary Park after club sources confirmed to Omnisport that the 41-year-old was one of a number of candidates being considered as a replacement for John Sheridan.
Sheridan was sacked on Monday after a 5-1 defeat to Rotherham United, the result leaving the Latics in the bottom three.
Interim manager Richie Wellens oversaw a 3-2 victory over Peterborough United 24 hours after Sheridan s departure, but his tenure may be short-lived.
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Empoli have confirmed the signing of veteran striker Alberto Gilardino on a two-year contract.
The 34-year-old scored 10 league goals for Palermo last season as they battled successfully against relegation from Serie A.
The former AC Milan and Fiorentina striker, who won the World Cup with Italy in 2006, has now agreed a deal to join Empoli for an undisclosed fee.
L’Empoli Fc comunica di aver acquisito a titolo definitivo . L’attaccante ha firmato un contratto fino al 30 giugno 2018.
— Empoli Fc Official (@EmpoliCalcio)
Empoli announces it has acquired outright the performance rights of the player Alberto Gilardino, a club statement released on Thursday confirmed. The forward has signed a contract until June 30, 2018.
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Looking to extend on what has been a real purple patch of late, a high-flying Roma will make the trip out to Napoli on Sunday night.
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Starting with the hosts, managing to pick up a 2-0 win against Croatian outfit Rijeka while on Europa League duties earlier in the week, Napoli will be desperate to build off of that result. Although on paper it might show that the Blues have managed to claim the win in three of their last four matchups across all formats, it doesn t quite tell the whole story for Gennaro Gattuso s men. Opening this weekend s fixtures with just their goal difference keeping them inside the top-six, Napoli were last seen on Serie A duties putting in a worrying display on home soil. Welcoming league leaders AC Milan …
While the Premier League’s return might be inching closer, teams from up and down the country are still working flat out behind the scenes in an attempt to bolster their squads this summer.
Already watching clubs like break the bank over the past month, all eyes will firmly be on deadline day and what could be a night that involves some of the Premier League’s biggest names.
So, with the transfer window slamming shut on October 5th, who are the superstars who could be in for a late switch next month?
Jack Grealish Aston Villa
Earning his first call-up to Gareth Southgate’s squad for their Nations League opener out in Iceland on Saturday evening, Jack Grealish is a name that has been continuously linked with a potential move away from Aston Villa this su…
Atletico Madrid star Diego expects a hostile reception when his team visit Hannover in their Europa League quarter-final second leg on Thursday.
The Brazilian played for Hannover s rivals Werder Bremen between 2006 and 2009 and scored 38 goals in 84 league appearances for the Bundesliga outfit.
Although he knows he is likely to be the target of jeers from the Hannover supporters, Diego said he will be focused on the game.
I never worry about that, I am used to it, Diego told AS.
This is not the first nor the last time I will go through this. I respect Hannover, the players and the fans, but when the game starts, I will give everything for my team to win.
Diego Simeone s side go to Germany with a slender 2-1 lead from the first leg, but face a …
John O’Shea could remain interim Republic of Ireland manager after the Football Association of Ireland revealed Stephen Kenny’s permanent successor may not be in place until September.
The 42-year-old former Manchester United and Ireland defender took charge of March’s friendlies against Belgium and Switzerland as officials continued their search for a replacement for Kenny, who lost his job in November.
However, director of football Marc Canham, who said last month the new manager would be announced “in early April”, confirmed on Friday the recruitment process was ongoing and could be for some time yet.
FAI Director of Football Marc Canham issues an update on the MNT Head Coach position
— Ireland Football (@IrelandFootball)
Canham t…
Frank Lampard could revive the Chelsea careers of Michy Batshuayi and Danny Drinkwater after pledging to take an open mind into pre-season.
New boss Lampard oversaw his first training session in Dublin on Friday ahead of friendly dates with Bohemians and St Patrick s Athletic.
Belgium striker Batshuayi and midfielder Drinkwater formed part of the travelling party and have been told they will get the opportunity to build a future at Stamford Bridge after failing to win favour with previous coaches.
Drinkwater did not play a minute under Maurizio Sarri last term save for a cameo in the Community Shield, while 25-year-old Batshuayi has made four Premier League starts since arriving at the club from Marseille in 2016.
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New Swansea City head coach Paul Clement came down to the touchline to offer moral support in Tuesday s crucial 2-1 victory at Crystal Palace, says Alan Curtis.
Clement, who signed a two-and-a-half year deal to replace Bob Bradley at the Liberty Stadium, was supposed to take a watching brief at Selhurst Park but came to the dugout in each half.
The former Derby County boss watched on as his side claimed a dramatic three points with unlikely goalscorer Angel Rangel netting his first league goal since May 2013 in the 88th minute after Wilfried Zaha s sensational acrobatic strike had cancelled out Alfie Mawson s first-half opener.
And Curtis, who was in temporary charge, had no qualms with Clement s presence as Swansea moved off the foot of the table to close within…