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Envyus Advance to Finals Over G2 Esports at DreamHack Open: Cluj-Napoca

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Envyus outlasted red hot G2 Esports in a competitive 2-1 set to advance to the finals at DreamHack Open: Cluj-Napoca. The scores were 10-16 for G2 on Dust 2 (G2’s pick), 25-21 on Inferno (Envyus’ pick) in triple overtime, and 16-7 on Cache.

I always say don’t bet on games with G2 Esports–I’m referring to the former kinguin line up–and their performance at DreamHack Open: Cluj-Napoca has been a shining example as to why. Things looked bleak for new definitive front-runner Envyus after G2 came storming out of the gate and over Envyus in a fairly quick 10-16 on Dust 2, the map Envyus infamously choked on with a 14-7 lead against fnatic at esl One: Cologne 2015. The first half was extremely competitive with the teams trading rounds back and forth. Jkaem opened up the second half with a double headshot at the top of mid in pistol round and a triple kill the next. G2 continued to impress the same way they did in their win over Virtus Pro on day three of the tournament, and jkaem is a standout reason as to why. This tournament has been his announcement as a force to be reckoned with on a team who’s skill cap is already nothing short of godlike.

According to hltv.org, jkaem wasn’t the only G2 member to post stellar numbers as dennis led the team in player rating and highest number of kills. Most notably, he aced Envyus to win the sixth round for his team. Dust 2 looked sloppy from Envyus. More than once rounds were decided by kennyS and Happy missing shots rather than landing them. They started off strong by coming back to win a force up on round two after losing the pistol, but G2’s T side proved too potent for them to establish a strong lead.

Moving into Inferno there were a lot of questions. Envy is regarded as one of the best Inferno teams, if not the best, but G2’s line up has produced some strong results on the map in the past. Kioshima came up big for the first time in the tournament on this map on the CT side. He played pit and seemed almost completely ignored by G2 on every push A, both in regulation and overtime. He and NBK both came up huge in overtime as G2 looked to B bombsite rushes. NBK’s auto-sniper seemed unstoppable thanks to his immaculate peeking positions on B. Still, in double overtime, G2 Esports were up three match points on the French favorites and lost not only their lead but the match as well.

Fox was the only G2 member to post a positive kill to death ratio, though two other members posted rating over 1.00. G2’s problem seemed to be communication. Too many times they were being gunned down one by one from flankers and no one would turn to try and trade the kill because no one was warned there was an enemy. This lead to a Kioshima triple kill in round 27. Pressure was mounting on both teams as the rounds piled on, and maybe it contributed to a breakdown in communication or a general confusion on G2. Both teams were showing signs of wear and tear as the game rolled on. Despite a strong performance, kennyS looked like a mess, constantly chewing his fingers and shaking. He lost a duel and lost his composure, but he wasn’t the only one. The smiles began to fade from G2’s face after they lost their 3 match points in overtime.

G2 looked like another team on Cache. Little mistakes like not clearing catwalk when entering A site contributed to huge plays like a 4k by apex, who not so quietly had his best map of the series, going so high as to top frag for his team. G2 looked calm at the 10-5 half thanks to a 1v5 clutch ace by Rain, who was entertaining throughout the entire series. Soon after though, things started to unravel. In round 18, Kioshima out shot maikelele, who’d have done him in with one bullet, in a 1v1 and maikelele screamed and slammed his fist on his mouse pad.  The final round was indicative of the lack of communication as happy flanked three CT’s highway and nabbed a 3k. No one was watching mid, no one turned to return fire and no one survived. Still, G2 should be proud of the way they performed at this tournament.

Envyus move on as the favorite to win and await the winner of Ninjas in Pajamas and Natus Vincere.

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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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Exciting news for gamers! The highly anticipated PS5 game Star Wars Jedi: Survivor will be joining EA Play on Thursday

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Update: It seems that the PS Store may have acted prematurely, as it has now been officially confirmed that Star Wars Jedi: Survivor will be added to EA Play on Thursday, April 25th, 2024. Once the active members are in, they’ll have the opportunity to download and play the complete game.

Original Story: Star Wars Jedi: Survivor, released in 2023, has been added to the EA Play subscription service. This exciting action-adventure game is now available for download and play at no additional cost for active members. While EA has yet to provide any official updates, you can head over to the PS Store and find it listed as “included with EA Play.”

Adding to the mix is the recent announcement of a forthcoming price hike for the subscription, affecting both monthly and yearly payment plans. Starting on May 10th, 2024, the monthly subscription fee will be increased from £3.99 / $4.99 to £5.99 / $5.99. For those who choose the 12-month commitment, the price will be £34.99 / $39.99, which is a £15 / $10 increase.

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In April 2023, the highly anticipated Star Wars Jedi: Survivor made its debut on the PS5. After thoroughly evaluating the game, we are pleased to announce that it has earned an impressive 9/10 rating in our review. We praised the game for its ability to build upon the first installment’s foundations and improve upon every aspect. “The combat is highly enjoyable and provides a plethora of options, while the exploration reaches new heights. The incorporation of Metroidvania elements adds an extra layer of depth, resulting in captivating puzzles and rewarding experiences.”

Click the link to access a comprehensive list of all EA Play games available on PS5 and PS4. Are you planning to give Star Wars Jedi: Survivor a try on the service? We would greatly appreciate your feedback in the comments section.

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Rest assured, the highly anticipated PS5 exclusive, Stellar Blade, will be available in its original, uncensored form across all regions

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Fear not; for those worried about potential censorship issues with the PS5-exclusive Stellar Blade, set to release on April 26th, Sony has got you covered. ShiftUp, the developer, proudly assures players that the game will maintain its uncensored content across all regions, including Japan.

We have to admit, we didn’t anticipate this as a potential issue or a potential selling point. The main character, Eve, and her revealing costumes have been heavily showcased in the game’s pre-release marketing. Nevertheless, it is pleasing to witness ShiftUp’s evident enthusiasm as their vision prepares to reach the hands of a vast number of players.

Regarding Stellar Blade, Yoko Taro believes it surpasses NieR: Automata, and we were pleased to learn that the game will be considerate of your PS5 storage capacity. The demo is now available for you to try, and it has nearly doubled the daily active users of Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth. This is quite impressive, especially considering it is the game’s first console showing.

Will you be there to experience Stellar Blade on its release day? It’s certainly a relief to witness the game remaining uncensored until the last moment. Feel free to share your thoughts in the comments section below.

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