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NiP Dominate Titan to Qualify for the Quarter Finals at DreamHack Open: Cluj-Napoca
Ninjas in Pajamas only grew stronger as they ran through Titan 2-0 to qualify for the quarter finals tomorrow at DreamHack Open: Cluj-Napoca. NiP beat Titan at 16-14 on Cache (titan’s pick) in a competitive game and ran straight through them on Dust 2 (NiP’s pick) to the tune of a 16-1 scoreline. Nip plays against tournament favorite Team Solo Mid tomorrow to get through to the semis.
Map one started in an exciting fashion, but as the game progressed Titan was only left with rpk v NiP, and he went on to ace the entire team but did not have the defuse kit to be able to defuse the planted bomb. Looking back, that one round could’ve changed the scope of the match considering the game ended with a 16-14 scoreline. It seems arbitrary to try and analyze the competitiveness of this game with the dominance exhibited on the second map. It overshadows the performances of shox and rpk on Cache, because Cache isn’t relevant anymore, especially since they lost the map. But there were key moments for each team, and Titan came out swinging like they wanted to make it out of the groups at a major for once. Unfortunately for them, NiP needed this win.
On Dust 2, Allu showed up to play. He opened the match with two head shots mid and continued throughout the map to land awp shots and make key plays. Allu is criticized by viewers pretty heavily, and it’s worth commending his additions to the team’s big win today. While GOD Allu showed up, nobody from Titan did. ScreaM missed tap after tap on multiple enemies, shox looked frantic in an aim dual against friberg in the second pistol on Dust 2. For as much grief as shroud received for his performance yesterday, x6tenz went 1-17 on Dust 2. Sure, he’s the in-game shot caller, but 1-17 is impossible to win with. He’s a veteran who should always post bigger numbers than 1 kill on a map.
NiP has a tough, tough task in front of them now. They’ve been tasked with upsetting a team that has been on a run of dominance that has only been seen in major championship winning teams like Fnatic. NiP is the last team to beat TSM in a best of three, so while all the fans and analysts bet their skins on TSM, NiP can sit and strategize to take down a group of beatable men. How they’ll beat them is a mystery to me.
Titan are no doubt going home disappointed. While they beat Nip on day one, they lost a fairly one-sided game against VP that set them up to play the ninjas again. Even in their first win, they seemingly handed away something like 10 rounds to NiP after Titan had established a significant lead. Much of their triumph this major is obscured by their underwhelming results, and that’s unfortunate for such a talented and skilled group of players. The key may be in just a little more aim training, or better use of utility, or better team work, but whatever it is, they need to identify and fix it before the next major if they have hopes to make it out of the groups for the first time.
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
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.
Thanks to all our Stellar Blade fans for your passion & feedback. Stay tuned for updates🤍 pic.twitter.com/jCRzM4OQBS
— StellarBlade (@StellarBlade) May 1, 2024
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.
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.
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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