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ESL: NiP best DreamHack CS:GO Champs Envyus 16-9 on Cobble

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Ninjas in Pajams beat Envyus 16-9 on Cobble in the champions’ first match since the major. Nov. 3 saw the return of the ESL Pro League and many fan favorites were playing for the first time since the DreamHack Open: Cluj-Napoca major tournament over the weekend.

NiP stretched their legs over Team Dignitas on Train(16-4) before their match against Envyus. They were set to play Envy on Envy’s best map, Cobble. Envyus looked shaky coming out of the gate but managed to grab a force round within the first four. Things went downhill for the French men as they would find themselves down 12-1 before they’d grab another win. They weren’t guilty of many large mistakes, and they often had good reads on NiP’s T side approaches. Their problem was winning aim duels. No round was a more glistening example than round 12. All five members of NiP were pushing B-site platform and Envyus five man stacked B site. Kioshima peeked out behind the fountain and missed his headshot before xizt killed him. Allu out aimed an Envy player in drop as a smoke grenade was clearing, f0rest got two kills before being the only player NiP had traded by kennyS before he was hunted down in connector.

The half ended 12-3 and Envyus really needed to pick up the T-side pistol round. They got the bomb plant and found themselves in a 1v2 against f0rest. He managed to kill both players, including a 1v1 with kennyS and defuse the bomb. Envy went on to win a force and then string a couple of rounds on after before NiP grabbed the last few they needed.

Unfortunately for NiP, this game only served to prove that they have been coming up short as of late. It’s not that they couldn’t beat Natus Vincere to get to the finals at DreamHack, it’s that they didn’t. It proves there’s a functional failing on the team. Caster and analyst Lauren “Pansy” Scott stated brilliantly that NiP has been inconsistent day after day.

“Some days, they can beat Envyus. Some days they can beat TSM,” she said. “And it’s not just map based, it’s player based.”

Still, NiP have another strong showing over arguably the best team in the world. They bring their ESL Pro League win:loss ratio to 7-8, which is good enough for seventh place behind Evnyus with 8-6.

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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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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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