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2K Announces Evolve Proving Grounds Tournament, $60,000 Grand Prize

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2K and Turtle Rock Studios team up with ESL to host the Evolve Proving Grounds where top Evolve players can win prizes and show their hunting skills.

Evolve has been an esports powerhouse since release creating an audience on the circuit almost instantly. The multiplayer focused title was simply an esport fans dream title and 2K Gaming was quick to capitalize on all esport buzz around Evolve, kicking off the hugely successful ESL Go4Evolve Cups and ladder system. Now they’re back with an all new tournament called the Evolve Proving Grounds that will truly put hunters and monsters skills to the test.

The Evolve Proving Grounds tournament will go from April 26th-May 31st and is open to anyone with an Xbox Live Gold membership and ESL account. Tournament participants will be divided into two regions, North America (Canada Mexico, US) and Europe (Any country that doesn’t fall into the North America region) with four qualifiers for each region. Each qualifying round has slots for 128 five player teams to battle it out. Teams who come out during the four qualifying rounds will win a trip to their region’s semifinals. You can see the full schedule below:

  • 26th April: 14:00 CET – EU qualifiers | 22:00 CET – NA qualifiers
  • 3rd May: 14:00 CET – EU qualifiers | 22:00 CET – NA qualifiers
  • 6th May: 14:00 CET – EU qualifiers | 22:00 CET – NA qualifiers
  • 10th May: 14:00 CET – EU qualifiers | 22:00 CET – NA qualifiers
  • 24th May: EU semifinals at the ESL studio in Cologne, Germany
  • 31st May: NA semifinals at the ESL studio in Burbank, California
  • The week of 15th June: Global Finale in Los Angeles

The prizes for the Evolve Proving Grounds qualifiers unsurprisingly are small with $100 to the first place team and $50 going to second place. The semifinals held in Cologne and Burbank is where 2K steps up the prize pool with $2,5oo and an invite to the global final for first and second place teams. Finalists will also have their travel and accommodations covered by 2K for the Global Finale in Los Angeles.

All of us will then be able to watch the top two teams from both regions fight for the title and the grand prize on Twitch. The Evolve Proving Grounds will have a $100,00 prize pool, that alone should get the attention of the top players on the circuit. The pool breaks down like this: First place teams will land themselves a grand prize of $62,500, second place: $20,000, third place: $12,500, fourth place: $5,000.

It may not be the million dollar grand prize up for grabs in the Call of Duty Championships but this a big start for the Evolve competitive market. So gather your team and test your skills in the Evolve Proving Grounds. You can find all the information on the tournament here.

Just like most other people are here, Ryan is very passionate about gaming and technology. When he's not writing about video games, you'll likely find him talking about the latest gadgets.

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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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