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Envyus Shine over Navi 2-0 in the DreamHack Open: Cluj-Napoca Finals

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Envyus seized the DreamHack Open: Cluj-Napoca championship with a 2-0 score line over Natus Vincere. The scores were 16-14 on Train (Na’vi’s pick) and 16-5 on Cobble (Envy’s pick).

Na’vi looked white hot in their win against Ninjas in Pajamas on Train in their match before the finals, but struggled to capture that same success early on in the match. They went down 5-0 before GuardiaN could pick up an awp. After going down 7-0, Na’vi grabbed their first round on a distraction play from Ivy that caused a rotation. They’d go on to win the next five rounds, three of which Envy didn’t have a full buy. Both teams went on to rip large chunks of rounds off in their team’s favor until Envyus reached match point at 15-12. Na’vi won on a crucial force buy in round 28 and picked up the following round thanks to a triple kill B by Flamie. In the final round, GuardiaN pushed two Envy members after they took control of A site and got a kill but was traded by map stand out kennyS.

On Cobble it looked like Envy was in control. They started off 7-0 again, kennyS started 7/0/0 on both maps, before Na’vi could grab hold of one of their elusive wins on the map. Round seven was punctuated by a clutch ace by NBK to get the win. Na’vi strung two rounds together before kennyS beat guardian in a 1v1 duel at A to win the round. GuardiaN bought an awp while his entire team bought pistols and GuardiaN won the round with a triple kill. Na’vi grabbed the next round as well to have strung four rounds to stand up against Envyus’ eight, but as caster Semmler noted, “All these rounds are clutch rounds. They’re skin of their teeth [wins].”

But Na’vi grabbed another round and a 4v3 in their favor before kennyS nabbed a quad kill that sealed the win on a 9th round for Envy. From there on, Envy picked up round after round until they cemented their place as the champions of DreamHack Open: Cluj-Napoca.

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Battle Pass for Crash Team Rumble is not necessary to unlock new characters; the upcoming closed beta

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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?

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Indie Not on PlayStation Wins BAFTA Game of the Year, Beating PS5, PS4’s Greatest Hits

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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.

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?

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On May 17, Crusader Kings 3: Royal Court Expansion will be available on consoles

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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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