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DOTA 2 International Stormed By American Team Evil Geniuses

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The DOTA 2 International, the largest DOTA 2 tournament in the world, concluded over the weekend with American team Evil Geniuses taking first place. Winning the competition earned them a $6.6 million share of the total $18 million prize money pool. The Evil Geniuses are the first American team ever to win the International.

The Evil Geniuses competed in the Grand Final against CDEC, a team that was seen by many as an underdog. The final score was 3-1 in best-of-five late on Saturday night. The match was the grand final of a whole week of DOTA 2, which saw its fair share of technical difficulties and was even DDoS attacked at one point.

The tournament also set a few new records. Not only did an American team win for the first time, but the $6.6 million that was split between the five members of the team, Fear, PPD, Aui, Sumail, and Universe, was the largest prize ever given out for winning an eSports event.

CDEC didn’t go home empty-handed, with the Chinese team receiving $2.8 million for achieving second place. The rest of the money from the prize pool was divvied out to the top-placing teams.

All five of the Evil Geniuses team members left the tournament instant millionaires, but it’s Sumail’s story that is particularly interesting. The 16-year-old Pakistani once had to sell his bike growing up so he could afford more DOTA 2 playtime. He’s now become eSports’ youngest millionaire.

Although the figures haven’t yet been properly tallied, early indications suggest that several million people were watching the live stream of the event at once. DOTA 2 is the second-most popular MOBA in the world, with League Of Legends taking the top place. Despite that, the International is actually the largest eSports tournament in the world due to its huge prize pool. While Riot keeps the total prize for its tournaments at $1 million, Valve crowdsourced the prize pool for its contest by selling an in-game item called a compendium, with profits going towards the tournament’s prize pool.

The entire Grand Final match was recorded and can be watched below.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6u2NuuVLFT0

Rhiannon likes video games and she likes writing, so she decided to combine them. As well as writing about video games, she also belts out the occasional science fiction or fantasy story, edits videos, and eats strawberry oreos. In that order.

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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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