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Minigun for Team Fortress 2 Heavy update revealed
Lydia Sung - Friday, August 15th, 2008 | 12:50PM (PT)


And her name is "Natascha"

In addition to the Heavy's new boxing gloves, cleverly dubbed "Killing Gloves of Boxing" or K.G.B., Valve has announced the Heavy's second unlockable weapon.

Her name is "Natascha," and anyone struck by her bullets will be slowed for an instant, thus severely limiting the target's options when faced with an approaching Heavy Weapons Guy. 

Valve recommends Heavy players use Natascha against fleeing enemies, or as a useful tool when coming around corners to surprise other players, which is about as welcome a surprise as turning the corner to find a Level 3 Sentry pointed at you.

A word of caution, though: check for enemy Heavies wielding Sasha first because Natascha deals less damage than her predecessor:

The Heavy's second unlockable, Natascha, slows enemies with her bullets. Anyone damaged by her will move slower for an instant, encouraging them to find cover or turn and face the Heavy, mano-a-tiny-itty-bitty-mano. Unfortunately, Natascha is slightly weaker than Sasha, so she takes longer to finish off a victim. As a result, Natascha's great against fleeing cowards, such as Scouts & Medics, and less great against anyone actively trying to kill her master. Heavies that like to jump around corners and surprise groups of startled enemy crybabies will also find her very useful, although they should look for a Sasha-wielding enemy Heavy before they leap.

For those who don't remember Sasha, Valve's "Meet the Heavy" video provides a humorous refresher while reminding us exactly why no one likes going one on one with this deceptively friendly individual:

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August 15th, 2008 1:40PM(PT)
ButchSmudge31
I play TF2 and this will be a great addition. =D
August 15th, 2008 2:25PM(PT)
THM
To be honest, I've never played Team Fortress Series so far, nevertheless, I shall try this soon due to high popularity among gamers.
August 15th, 2008 3:02PM(PT)
kspiess
I have it all ready to go on my computer but haven't had a chance to dive in yet.
August 15th, 2008 3:20PM(PT)
DeathMonkey
It's awesome, in fact I'm off to play it again.
August 15th, 2008 7:04PM(PT)
Nath
Anyone notice the faded background? Looks to me like this update we're getting a new environment for the new game-type. Not like any of us were sick of deserts, right guys?
August 15th, 2008 7:55PM(PT)
RabidChinaGirl
@ Nath
Yeah, there are new maps coming next week with the update:
http://neoseeker.com/news/8588-team-fortress-2-heavy-update-coming-next-week/
August 16th, 2008 6:00PM(PT)
iamjoe56
LOL!

" I am heavy weapons guy...and THIS...is my weapon."


'All right....WHO TOUCHED MY GUN!'
August 17th, 2008 5:20PM(PT)
killerkid22
haha i luv that video!

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