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Fnatic Beat Cloud 9 2-0 to Advance to Quarter Finals at DreamHack Open: Cluj-Napoca

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Fnatic beat Cloud 9 2-0 to advance and face Envyus in the quarter finals at DreamHack Open: Cluj-Napoca. Fnatic won Dust 2(Cloud 9’s pick) 16-6 and Overpass(Fnatic’s pick) 16-12 to take the best of three series.

Cloud 9 started off strong taking the first pistol, the only pistol round Fnatic has lost the entire tournament so far, and following 2 rounds. Fnatic went on to even up the rounds and the two teams pushed back and forth fighting to 6-6. Unfortunately for C9, their momentum on Dust 2 would end there as Fnatic went on to win their terrorist side 9-6. and counter terrorist side 16-6.

Map two was Overpass, a map Fnatic was one of the quickest teams to learn and develop strategies on, and Cloud 9 performed better than they did on Dust 2 and considerably better than anyone would have expected following a disappointing first map. The pistol match was electric, as n0thing with 5hp got a triple kill and found himself in a 1v1 with KRIMZ, who was also tagged low. KRIMZ ended up killing n0thing with a burst fire shot from his glock as n0thing pushed A site. Fnatic went on to lose the half 9-6, but battled back with a strong CT side that included an ace by flusha on a Cloud 9 eco.

While the statistics point in favor of the winning team, seang@res should be proud of his performance as a leader and as a fragger considering he out fragged freakazoid, shroud and Skadoodle in the series. Casters commented on him sharing that he’s been practicing his aim and playing more death match to up his game, and it showed. On the opposite end of the spectrum, shroud under-performed on Dust 2 going 7-17 while JW was the only player with a negative kill to death ratio on his team in map one and throughout the series. Fnatic will be looking to JW for more productivity going up against Envy, one of the favorite teams to win the tournament.

For Cloud 9, it’s another disappointing performance. They failed to make it out of groups at every major this year, have suffered numerous recent losses against teams they’re expected to trounce like Team Liquid, the newly formed Conquest, and Luminosity Gaming. They had an impressive summer, which saw wins over teams like Fnatic and Envy, but have failed to reach, even remotely, that form since. It’s difficult to distil something tangible from the notion of, “you should just be doing better,” which seems to be the critics’ message. Hopefully, C9 can go home, take a few days to gather themselves and address whatever issues are facing the team or its players.

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Helldivers 2 has quickly become one of Sony’s top-selling games in the US

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Helldivers 2 proved to be a surprising success, highlighting the unpredictable nature of the gaming industry. As per Circana analyst Mat Piscatella, it currently ranks as Sony’s seventh highest grossing game in the United States to date, trailing behind a trio of Spider-Man titles, a couple of God of War games, and Ghost of Tsushima. It’s only been on the market for less than three months and is not even being sold at full price.

According to Piscatella, a significant factor contributing to the game’s success is its release on PC. He mentioned that, based on Circana’s Player Engagement Tracker, the game has consistently ranked first in terms of active users on Steam in the US since its launch, including April. The release of Helldivers 2 on both PlayStation and PC has been an extraordinary triumph.

He stated that Helldivers 2 has already become the seventh highest-grossing Sony-published game in history. Without a PC, it would not currently be considered one of the top 20 games. While I’m emphasizing the success of the PC SKU, it’s important to note that I’m not disregarding the success of the PlayStation SKU. I just wanted to clarify that. This launch has proven to be incredibly successful.

Prior to the release of Helldivers 2, Sony made it clear that they would be launching their live service-style titles simultaneously on both the PS5 and PC. The success of this approach will undoubtedly strengthen their strategic vision. It will be intriguing to witness if the company reveals official sales figures in the near future, as the title appears to be one of the platform holder’s most successful sellers to date.

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The developer of Stellar Blade for the PS5 Expressing gratitude to the fans for their unwavering support amidst a recent controversy surrounding censorship

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Shift Up, the Korean developer, seems to be reconsidering its contentious alterations to the Stellar Blade outfit. In a message to fans, they have urged everyone to stay tuned for updates and expressed gratitude for the passionate feedback from players. For those who may not be aware, a petition gained significant attention over the weekend when gamers discovered changes made to a few of the game’s costumes through a day-one patch.

The launch day update includes a fantastic New Game + mode, but some players were disappointed by the changes made to protagonist Eve’s outfit. These alterations sparked debates about censorship. Director Hyung-Tae Kim later clarified that this was the studio’s original vision, but he acknowledged that it may require further persuasion to win over users. Internal discussions were also underway to address any concerns.

There is no definitive confirmation regarding the reversal of the outfits, but considering the language used in the statement and the widespread controversy surrounding the alterations, it is highly likely that a future patch will restore the original costumes. If you want to get a sneak peek at all of Eve’s different outfits and learn how to unlock them, be sure to take a look at our comprehensive guide, All Outfits and How to Get Them.

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Will Stellar Blade be available for PC?

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It’s quite possible. Fans all over the world are interested in Shift Up’s highly anticipated action-adventure game, Stellar Blade. With its captivating post-apocalyptic setting reminiscent of Nier and a compelling protagonist named Eve, it’s no wonder the game has generated such widespread attention.

The game consistently impresses with its stunning visuals and high-octane action, leaving players in awe with each new trailer.

Yet, just like other noteworthy second-party and third-party game releases, fans are pondering: Will Stellar Blade be available on PC?

In this article, we delve into the details to determine the platform availability of the highly anticipated title.

Will Stellar Blade be available on PC? Allow me to provide you with the answer.

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Unfortunately, Stellar Blade will not be available on PC, at least not initially. Currently, the game is only available on PlayStation 5 starting on April 26, 2024.

Regrettably, it appears that there is no indication of a potential PC release for Stellar Blade in the future. In most cases, trailers for PlayStation timed-exclusive titles conclude with a disclaimer that specifies the duration of their exclusivity.

In the Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth launch trailer, it is explicitly stated that the game will only be accessible on other platforms starting on May 29, 2024.

Regrettably, when it comes to the stellar blade, there is no indication of such.

It’s important to note that Sony Entertainment Interactive published Stellar Blade, unlike Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth. This means that the chances of it being released on PC or other platforms in the near future are even slimmer.

However, it is worth noting that there is a chance the game might be released on PC in the future, given PlayStation’s track record of bringing their exclusive titles to the platform. However, it could be a while before this comes to fruition.

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