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Upset: LG Tops Cloud 9 and Fnatic to Reach Quarter Finals at Dreamhack Cluj-Napoca

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Luminosity Gaming beat Cloud 9 and Fnatic to qualify into the quarter finals in the upper bracket of group A at Dreamhack Cluj-Napoca on Thursday.

Fnatic was visibly happy when Inferno was the map chosen for the two to face off on in the best of one match, and they started off strong by grabbing eight rounds on the terrorist side in the first half. This spelled bad news for the Brazilian team (LG) who lost the first half on the heavily favored counter-terrorist side. But LG rebounded strong by winning their terrorist half 9-5 and grabbing the match.

Luminosity has been warming up lately both internally and competitively. Multiple showings over Cloud 9 online and then showing up to beat North America’s best team at a lan was already reason to celebrate, but the group’s determination, strategy and individual skill took them up and over a top four seeded team in Fnatic.

Fnatic didn’t struggle individually, but more as a group. It seemed as though no matter what happened, gun fire would start to exchange and before Freddy ‘KRIMZ’ Johansson  could say Dreamhack Cluj-Napoca, he’d be left in a one vs three bombsite retake. Among the more poor performances though, was tier 1 awper and Fnatic super star Jesper ‘JW’ Wecksell. Usually cherished by casters and fans alike for his highlight reel style play, JW fell to a quiet 17 kills and 20 deaths.

Before the match started, casters highlighted the match-up between Rob ‘Flusha’ Ronnquist on Fnatic and Marcelo ‘cold’ David as a key match-up to watch, and both players delivered big for their teams posting the highest player ratings in the match. Next highest were LG’s awper, Gabriel ‘FalleN’ Toledo and the man some consider to be the best in the world, Olof ‘olofmeister’ Kajbjer, who no one earned an entry kill on according to hltv.org.

At the end of the day, four of the eight teams that were invited won their groups, and four of the eight who qualified through the online qualifying matches went home with a 0-2 record at the major.

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Gran Turismo 7 Update 1.46 introduces an exciting addition to the roster of exclusive cars available in the PS5 and PS4 racing game

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Gran Turismo 7 has just received an exciting update to version 1.46 on both PS5 and PS4. This latest update introduces a unique addition to the game: the Škoda Vision Gran Turismo, a car that you won’t come across in any other game. Škoda makes its debut in the franchise with a visionary study of a single-seater, all-electric racing concept car, designed exclusively for the Polyphony Digital racer.

Once you’ve downloaded update 1.46, you’ll have the opportunity to test drive not one but two additional cars: the AFEELA Prototype 2024 and the iconic Chevrolet Chevelle SS 454 Sport Coupe ’70. Get ready for an exhilarating ride! Watch as they take to the track in the video above.

Additionally, the update introduces a new menu for players to tackle in the GT Café. At Collector Level 38, players have the opportunity to delve into the fascinating world of Ferrari 12-cylinder engines, gaining knowledge and expanding their collection. In World Circuits, players can look forward to exciting new events such as the Japanese Clubman Cup 550, the American FR Challenge 550, and the Vision Gran Turismo Trophy. For all the avid fans of Photo Mode, there’s an exciting opportunity to explore the captivating city of San Diego in a brand new Scape.

What are your thoughts on the latest update for Gran Turismo 7? Feel free to leave your thoughts in the comments section.

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ReFantazio Takes a Different Approach to Romance, Setting Itself Apart from the Persona Games

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Atlus’ highly anticipated RPG, Metaphor: ReFantazio, appears to incorporate familiar systems reminiscent of the developer’s acclaimed Persona series. The game features turn-based battles that heavily rely on exploiting enemy weaknesses. Additionally, players have the ability to summon warrior spirits during combat. However, the most significant aspect of this game, which will be discussed in this article, is the bonding system. Through this system, players can spend time with important characters and gain deeper insights into their personalities and stories.

In contrast to the Persona games, the bonding system ends at that point. Unfortunately, players will be unable to pursue romantic relationships with their beloved waifus, which may come as a disappointment to those who have developed strong feelings for Hulkenberg, the party’s charismatic red-haired elven knight.

According to Siliconera, the absence of romance came up during a recent question and answer session. Atlus emphasized the continued opportunity to develop meaningful relationships with your allies while also introducing additional narratives through substories. In addition, familiarizing yourself with the supporting characters will grant you access to new archetypes, which serve as the game’s character classes.

In the Persona games, romance is not obligatory; rather, it serves as a means to customize your playthrough. However, it is quite unexpected that Metaphor has chosen not to pursue such a venture, considering the significant amount of discussion it typically generates!

Were you anticipating any romantic elements in Metaphor? If you’re not satisfied with your pre-order, feel free to share your thoughts in the comments section below.

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Shift Up unveils the intriguing details behind the physical packaging of Stellar Blade for the PS5

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It appears that many

are eagerly anticipating the launch of the highly anticipated PS5 exclusive, Stellar Blade. Shift Up, the developer, has shared a lengthy video showcasing the “secrets” found in the physical box of the game for PS5. From what we can gather, these secrets include a reversible cover/dust jacket and a download code for cosmetic items.

We must clarify that while we do appreciate the variant cover, it may be more appealing than the game’s standard art. However, it is not something we would typically classify as a “secret.”. However, what’s interesting is that Shift Up has confirmed through the comments section that this will be the case in all regions. Additionally, the visually striking action RPG will remain uncensored worldwide.

It’s refreshing to witness a developer going the extra mile for physical collectors, and it’s evident that the developer is determined to leave a favorable mark in the console realm. Stellar Blade is set to make its highly anticipated debut this Friday, April 26th, exclusively on the PS5.

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