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G2 Esports Upset Virtus Pro 2-0 at DreamHack Open: Cluj-Napoca

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G2 Esports pulled a huge upset win over VP and won 2-0 to qualify for the semi finals against Envyus at DreamHack Open: Cluj-Napoca. The scores were 16-10 on Cache (G2’s pick) and 19-17 on Train (VP’s Pick).

Cache started off very offense heavy, as both teams are known to be, with Snax flanking all the T’s in A main and whiffing multiple silenced USP shots before killing someone. VP went on to win the round thanks to an effort by TaZ to kill the bomb carrier and drop the bomb. VP won the first four rounds but lost to a G2 force buy and smoke play A. From then on, G2 would go on to win large chunks at a time. Maikelele and jkaem were two huge players for G2 on this map.

Maikelele won multiple 2v1s and 1v1s. Jkaem was having a breakout performance by top fragging in the match at 32 kills and only 12 deaths. He had a player rating of 1.96. He was jumping through smoke and getting spray-downs mid, getting multikills left and right. All his shining was at VP’s expense, as the team started off strong with neo getting triple and double kills at B and A. That momentum seemed to freeze for everyone except Snax, who was second overall on the map with 30 kills and a 1.67 player rating according to hltv.org.

Things moved to Train which was the Poles’ pick and a map they’re regarded as the best in the world on. G2 went in riding a big wave of momentum off their win on Cache. They won the pistol round and the two following rounds before VP got on the scoreboard with a win. In round five G2 force up and rushed the Ts in their spawn. After a few trades, it was down to Rain and Pasha. Rain chased pasha to A, then from A to B, shot him a few times before pasha ran back to A. Pasha planted by train, but for pop-dog/A main. Rain came out pop-dog and shot him as he went up from planting. The question is, why would pasha plant on that side when he knew the CT side was clear? The emotion on pasha’s face as he reached his hand over his eyes after his death said it all.

VP looked to have cracked. And as G2 began to rack up the rounds, 7-2, 8-2,9-2, all hope seemed lost for VP, despite everyone’s knowledge that G2 was on the heavily favored side of the map. But VP found life in the rounds to come, winning the next five rounds decisively, with a notable performance by Pasha holding ladder from two flanking CTs. The second half started off intense as G2 won their A execute while on the wrong side of a 2v3. But VP clawed their way back in, lead by Snax’s frags. They got down 6-12 before winning three in a row. They only lost the fourth round because of a triple kill by maikelele and went on to win the next six rounds. G2 was down 13-15 and needed to win two rounds in a row. Things looked bleak for G2 when they ran down ivy and towards pasha’s auto sniper, but they baited out a shot by him and killed him. The went on to win the round. The first half of Overtime was back and forth, but G2’s CT side proved too strong once again and VP fell.

VP seemed to have just been playing sloppy. Missed shots, bad plant spots, bad peeks. In contrast, G2 seemed razor sharp. High pace, fast shots. VP goes home disappointed as they are always a contender to win a major, as former major winners themselves. But they lost to the best version of G2 Esports yet, and by that I mean former team Kinguin. Maikelele has been taken off the primary awp role, which frees up his play and allows him to make an impact in other areas, which has proven key to their success. All the potential and promise of the team is starting to really show through in their play generally, not just in flashes and spurts.

Even with the form they showed today, they’ll have to get together and figure out how to take it to another level if they’re hoping to best the Envyus crowds got to see earlier in the day.

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Helldivers 2 Players Face Overwhelming Hordes of Factory Striders

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In the ongoing conflict against the Automaton invasion fleet, the Helldivers 2 players have successfully halted their advance. However, the situation has now reached a tiresome stalemate. Yet again, the machines refuse to take a break from their relentless pursuit of progress, with reports emerging of the Factory Striders being deployed in record-breaking quantities.

There have been reports of alleged machines that were supposedly encountered during Operation Swift Disassembly, which was just the beginning of a larger campaign. However, these accounts should be taken with a grain of salt, as they are unverified and seem to be more on the imaginative side. Factory Striders have gained a reputation as formidable weapons platforms that can produce more Automatons while enduring significant damage. If the machines are able to withstand such a relentless assault, it will be necessary to develop innovative strategies.

Have you come across groups of Factory Striders in Helldivers 2? Which strategies are proving to be the most effective in taking down these armored brutes? The Orbital Railcannon Strike will prove to be a valuable asset in the comments section below.

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Todd Howard affirms that the timeline of the Fallout series is coherent and well-constructed

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The recent release of Amazon’s adaptation of Fallout has ignited a renewed interest in the series and brought attention to the captivating alternate history that forms its foundation. Fans have expressed concern that the TV show’s events might be at odds with the plot of the Obsidian Entertainment video game New Vegas. Warning: Spoilers ahead for New Vegas and Amazon’s show!

Bethesda Game Studios director Todd Howard and Fallout TV executive producer Jonathan Nolan recently sat down with IGN to discuss the timeline. Howard was taken aback when showrunners Graham Wagner and Geneva Robertson-Dworet presented him with the surprising concept of obliterating Shady Sands, the bustling capital of the New California Republic, in the aftermath of the events in New Vegas. Howard eventually warmed up to the idea: “After discussing it, we realized that this could be a significant story moment that many things hinge upon.”

It seems that they had to make some tough decisions to ensure everything fell into place, but Howard emphasizes the importance of preserving the integrity of the Fallout timeline: “We take great care with the timeline. There seems to be some confusion in certain areas. However, all the events from the previous games, including New Vegas, did occur. We take great caution in that matter. We’re really pushing the limits here, but the explosions occur right after the events of New Vegas.

What are your thoughts on this? Is it up to par? Even though it may not have a significant impact on the overall quality of the games or show, it is comforting to know that those in charge are paying attention. We value your feedback and would love to hear your thoughts in the comments section below.

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Evaluating Fallout 76’s Value in 2024

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If you’ve been keeping up with the new Fallout show on Amazon Prime, chances are you’ve been relying on PS Plus Extra and PS Plus Premium to access and enjoy one of Bethesda’s legendary RPGs. We decided to bypass the highly acclaimed Fallout New Vegas and Fallout 3, opting instead to explore the vast landscapes of West Virginia in Fallout 76. Infamous for its initial reception, Todd Howard’s “Fallout with Friends” has evolved significantly over the past six years. However, does that imply the game is of high quality? Is it worth playing in 2024?

As we ventured out of Vault 76 for the very first time, we were determined to find the answers to those burning questions. Recalling our escapades on the Push Square YouTube channel, we encountered quest-giving NPCs—a feature that was surprisingly absent upon release—awe-inspiring bases built by fellow players—and an abundance of loot that could easily burden us 76 times over.

In the midst of the vast array of open-world online experiences, we found ourselves quite enthralled by the combination of 50s classics playing in the background as we obliterated the heads of ghouls. And to top it off, we were able to enjoy all of this with our friends. Exploring the wasteland in the company of a ragtag band of survivors adds a unique element to Fallout 76, setting it apart from other games in the series. However, does it manage to prevent us from uninstalling and transitioning to one of the mainline entries in the series? To discover more, be sure to watch the complete video!

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