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NiP Dominate Titan to Qualify for the Quarter Finals at DreamHack Open: Cluj-Napoca

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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.

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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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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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