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BEAST 7 Staff Admits they Can’t Pay Winners after 6 Months

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BEAST 7 was a national Sweden tournament on February 17-19 of 2017. With hundreds of attendants and some of the world’s top Super Smash Bros. players. The competition was fierce and the games were incredible to watch. Not to mention, there was a very great ambience to it. 6 months have passed since the tournament ended. And the winners still haven’t received their prize money, and the organizers suggest that they’re not going to get it at all.

Adam ‘Armada’ Lindgren, one of my favorite Top Super Smash Bros. Melee players has been owed around €2000 for coming first in both the game’s Singles and Doubles brackets. He decided to take his frustration on Twitter, where he said that BEAST hasn’t told him what happened to his earnings.

What you have seen in the tweet above is the situation according to another top player “Mr. R”. However, he got an explanation via e-mail from the BEAST staff that the host “Lolex” wasn’t going to deliver payment.

“The accusations against Lolex made him isolate himself and made it hard to try and work out anything since he’s the one that is paying out in the end. We’re still working on it though and hopefully it will be sorted out as quickly as possible. As for how quickly that is, I do not know. I can only hope you understand.”

This only led to more and more angry tweets from many of the winners and attendants. To the point where Mr. R was contacted again to ask of him to stop posting the e-mail. The reason for this being that it could only result in commentators and other organizers also not receiving payment.

BEAST’s Staff issues and non payment problems in other eSports

Since this point, a new statement has been made from BEAST, explaining that winnings cannot be paid out due to “unexpectedly high costs of running the tournament.” The representative stated that they were concerned for Lolex’s mental health, having isolated himself, and were unwilling to push him too hard on the matter.

With the growing nature of the eSports events. Organizers seem to start to fall behind a lot in their promises. Of course, this is a big PR issue for the TO’s and competitive players. And this isn’t the first time or only game where it happens.

Winners of the 2016 CS: GO World Championships haven’t yet been paid, even after seven months since that event happened. A year ago, esports company Doesplay went out of business and disappeared, still owing thousands of dollars to players in prize money.

It’s really concerning. But at the very least these cases don’t repeat themselves way too often. However, there also needs to be a drop of these cases happening. That is if the community wants to remain reliable when it comes to eSports payouts.

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I always wanted to be a journalist who listens. The Voice of the Unspoken and someone heavily involved in the gaming community. From playing as a leader of a competitive multi-branch team to organizing tournaments for the competitive scene to being involved in a lot of gaming communities. I want to keep moving forward as a journalist.

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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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