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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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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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Here are all the patch notes for the new PS5 firmware update that adds the community game help feature

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Sony has recently launched the newest PS5 system software update, which is always an exciting occasion for avid PlayStation fans. With a size of slightly over 1GB, you can download and install it right away. As always, the question remains: What exactly does the update bring to the table?

According to the official patch notes, there have been some notable improvements, particularly in the area of game help. We are introducing an exciting addition to our platform: the Community Game Help feature. This feature enhances the PS5’s Game Help system by providing you with gameplay videos from fellow players. Players have the option to choose whether or not they want their gameplay videos to be shared using this feature.

If you’re concerned about it, you can now hide your Remote Play connection status as well.

Presenting the complete patch notes:

  • Game Help has been enhanced with the addition of Community Game Help features
  • Within Game Help, players can find Community Game Help hints in supported games. These cues come from gameplay videos that other players have shared.
  • If you’re up for it, you have the option to contribute to Community Game Help by giving permission for your gameplay video to be automatically recorded and included in the feature after it’s been reviewed
  • If you want to join in, navigate to Settings, then Captures & Broadcasts, followed by Captures, Auto Captures, and finally Community Game Help. From there, simply choose the option to participate. Users have the option to unsubscribe whenever they choose
  • During Remote Play, players now have the option to hide the persistent message “Remote Play connected.” that appears on their game screen. To ensure a seamless gaming experience, navigate to the Settings menu, then proceed to the System section. From there, locate the Remote Play option and activate the Hide Remote Play Connection Status feature
  • The system’s software performance and stability have been significantly enhanced
  • The messages and usability on some screens have been enhanced

While not the most groundbreaking update, the Community Game Help feature has the potential to be intriguing, contingent upon the number of games that offer support for it. What are your thoughts on the latest update? Feel free to share your thoughts in the comments section below.

 

 

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New PS5 Patch Introduces Rare 40FPS Mode for Avatar Game

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Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora has received an exciting update that introduces a new graphical mode, elevating the game’s visual experience. With a smooth frame rate of 40 frames per second and enhanced resolutions, players can now immerse themselves in even more stunning and detailed environments. Now downloadable on PS5 with the latest patch 3.2, this mode is compatible with 4K TVs that can handle up to 120 Hz. Before this update, Avatar PS5 only offered quality and performance modes. However, with this new option, players can now enjoy the benefits of both modes after downloading the 2.4GB update.

Throughout the PS5 era, 40fps modes have been a rarity, much to the disappointment of the hardcore community. Insomniac Games first introduced them in Marvel’s Spider-Man: Miles Morales and later added the feature to Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart. They also included it in Marvel’s Spider-Man 2. Other PS5 titles, such as Hogwarts Legacy, Lies of P, and God of War Ragnarok, also offer 40fps modes.

In addition to that, Patch 3.2 for Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora brings along the following:

Worldwide:

  • Research Station Alpha now features a convenient Fast Travel option
  • The issue of controller re-mapping and resetting on game restart has been resolved
  • Addressed multiple instances of crashes
  • I corrected a few spelling errors
  • Addressed the issue of voice lines overlapping during dialogue

Primary Objectives & Optional Objectives:

  • [Main Quest: Shadows of the Past] This main quest is an intriguing journey into the depths of history. Addressed a bug that previously hindered quest progression in co-op mode

More bug fixes have been implemented.

  • [Available on all platforms] The rescued human characters no longer return to the Resistance HQ wearing masks
  • Available on all platforms. There is a noticeable improvement in the visibility of NPCs when they are at the edge of the Player’s vision

 

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