Gaming
Na’vi wins Battle Over LG to Advance to Semis at DreamHack Open: Cluj-Napoca

Natus Vincere won 2-0 over the closely matched Luminosity Gaming to advance to the semi-finals at DreamHack Open: Cluj-Napoca. Na’vi won 16-14 on Dust 2 (LG’s pick) and 16-13 on Overpass (Na’vi’s pick). Ultimately, it came down to GuiardiaN being the better awper and Na’vi’s ability to stop the push of LG.
Dust 2 was dominated by GuardiaN’s awp. He shut down FalleN and held him to only 10 kills. FalleN was instrumental in LG’s biggest upset win against Fnatic. During his performance against Fnatic, his kill to death ratio was 23-19 and he had a player rating of 1.18. According to stats on hltv.org, his performances in the best of two were his worst two performances in the tournament. He wasn’t the only one who came out “cold.” Cold himself came out quieter than he had the entire tournament as well, although it may be unfair to expect him to constantly play at the level that saw him top fragging against Cloud 9. He didn’t go positive in either game and was second to the bottom in both as well. One contributing factor could be his team’s performance because boltz, steel and fer we’re constantly trading kills.
Na’vi looked shaky on both maps in the win. Personally, it’s been a while since I’ve seen Na’vi play on Dust 2, and I feel like the strategies were solid but the execution was a little sloppy. They’re lucky Guardian dropped a 30 bomb big enough to eek out a 16-14 win over a team that was underestimated going into this tournament. And Na’vi looked shaky on their pick of Overpass. They started out by losing six games straight against the Brazilians who looked poised to take the match to three games. But Na’vi battled back to win six of the next nine games in the half. They won’t be able to lead like that and get established going forward against Ninjas in Pajamas and possibly beyond. Suffice it to say, NiP looked stronger on Dust 2 than Na’vi, but that’s a match-up I wouldn’t mind seeing once again.
Luminosity Gaming can go home with their head held high after an exciting first two days in the tournament. They defeated North American favorite Cloud 9 and Swedish favorite and 3 time champions Fnatic. They had a close outing against a top six team and solidified themselves as a world class caliber team. In a scene that evolves every year, it’s interesting and refreshing to see new teams on the rise while old favorites work towards staying in the form that brought them recognition to begin with.
Gaming
Battle Pass for Crash Team Rumble is not necessary to unlock new characters; the upcoming closed beta

The competitive multiplayer spinoff of Crash Team Rumble, which will be available on both the PlayStation 5 and PlayStation 4, will debut on June 20. A closed beta for the game will be held in the coming weeks, and the good news that character unlocks won’t be dependent on Battle Pass progress was just revealed.
Publisher Activision made its intentions very clear in a lengthy blog post, writing, “New heroes and powers will be unlocked through in-game challenges rather than being connected to the Battle Pass because we want every player to have a balanced experience while enjoying the N. Sane fun that Crash Team Rumble has to offer.” “For those who wish to get a WUMP on the season’s newest looks, Battle Passes will solely reward cosmetic goods; however, cosmetics will still be earnable through participation in seasonal events.”
Those who preorder the platformer/battle royale mix can take part in a limited beta between April 20 and 24. For those who want to jump right in, online matches against other players and practice matches versus AI bots will be offered.
How does Crash Team Rumble strike you? Will you participate in the closed beta test?
Gaming
Indie Not on PlayStation Wins BAFTA Game of the Year, Beating PS5, PS4’s Greatest Hits

God of War Ragnarok and Elden Ring were both beaten out for the British Academy of Film and Television Arts (BAFTA) award for Best Game by a tiny little independent title called Vampire Survivors, which isn’t even accessible on PlayStation systems. Do you really believe that?
Putting all lightheartedness aside, Vampire Survivors was something of a phenomenon in 2022, and you would have to be living under a rock (or live offline) to have missed it. It burst into prominence and eventually became a favorite among industry insiders. A fiendishly addictive fundamental gameplay loop hides beneath a deceptively simple exterior, earning developer Luca Galante, aka Poncle, this year’s BAFTA for Game Design as well as another honor.
Last up it’s the award for Best Game. Huge congratulations go to… Vampire Survivors! 🌟🦇🌟#BAFTAGamesAwards pic.twitter.com/nnH9xRQkn1
— BAFTA Games (@BAFTAGames) March 30, 2023
There hasn’t been any news of the mega-hit coming to PlayStation as of yet, so there’s probably some sort of exclusivity agreement in place or anything else blocking it. Perhaps one day we will be granted access to it, but until then, console yourself with one of the numerous high-end games on our preferred platform, such as The Last of Us, which won Best Game back in 2014.
In slightly related news, Shuhei Yoshida, a PlayStation legend, received a BAFTA Fellowship, the highest honor bestowed by the organization.
What do you think about the Vampire Survivors’ victory—do you believe it was well-deserved or totally absurd?
Gaming
On May 17, Crusader Kings 3: Royal Court Expansion will be available on consoles

While we felt Crusader Kings 3: Console Edition was fantastic when it was launched on the PS5 last year, we were only able to play the base game. We are incredibly grateful that the great Royal Court extension will be coming to consoles. This is a regal proclamation that we could not be more delighted to make.
It’s pretty difficult to switch back after you’ve experienced the conveniences and enhancements that Royal Court offers to the well-stocked table, as anyone who has played Crusader Kings 3 on PC knows. It’s not just for show; players will be able to use trophies and priceless pieces of art to adorn their throne room, which adds a minor RPG system to an already magnificently complex adventure.
If you haven’t already and like the basic Crusader King’s experience, we highly encourage you to give Royal Court a try. This expansion is the ideal reason to jump back in for another round of backroom maneuvering. Are you going to create your own royal court?
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