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Team Liquid Upset Virtus Pro 2-0 at IEM San Jose

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IEM San Jose 2015

Team Liquid crushed an Incomplete Virtus Pro 2-0 to advance to the semi-finals at IEM San Jose. Liquid beat VP 16-2 on Overpass(Liquid’s pick) and on Mirage(VP’s pick).

Overpass opened with an ace by FugLy that stopped VP’s push through bathrooms. While Virtus Pro is playing with a stand-in, CSGOLounge’s Michu in for snax, they and their fans should expect more out of them at a LAN event. Their first win came during their first rifle round on the back of a byali 3k. Rounds six and seven saw Team Liquid keeping at all of their members alive, give or take 1. Round eight saw VP’s second and last win of the map off of a strong A long execute and out duel of Elige. Personal highlight was the following round in which Hiko was left in a 1v2 against PashaBiceps and Byali. Hiko hit a fading away shot on sniper window on B site before turning around and out-shooting byali, who was on site. Hike smiled and nodded his head steadily as he nabbed a seventh round for his team. Nobody on Team Liquid had more than nine deaths while only one person on VP, byali, had a kill count in the double digits. Semmler took up for VP’s stand in Michu, but michu delivered the least kills, by 1, and the lowest player rating of .28. The lowest player rating on TL was 1.26.

Mirage was considerably more competitive, though 16-4 would mean VP technically did 100% better than they did, despite it closing out at 16-9. Liquid won the pistol round on an A retake after VP trades one for one on the bombsite. Liquid go up 5-0 before VP took their first round on an A take. VP picked up the next four but not without contention. Their losing streak ends on a double fake A in which they never planted the bomb once they made it on site. Liquid went on to win the half 9-6, losing the last round of the half. Pasha and Byali held B site during pistol round, grabbing three and two kills respectively. Liquid would go on to win a force up next round and with it, more or less, the game. Elige led his team in frags with 27 while pasha led his with 21. VP saw an overall better performance, but Hiko was right when, after the win, he said, “No snax, no win.”

When he was asked if Team Liquid could win, a smile broke over Hiko’s face and he calmly said, “Yes.”

Team Liquid moves on to face Natus Vincere in the semi-finals as the last American team.

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Documentary Explores the Making of the Highly Praised Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth for PS5

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Square Enix has launched a captivating documentary series that explores the intricate process behind the creation of the highly praised Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth. In the first episode, titled “Shaping the World,” the developer delves into the process of reimagining the expansive PS1 map of the original game into a vast sandbox for the PS5. The film includes personal stories shared by directors Naoki Hamaguchi and Tetsuya Nomura, as well as other important members of the team.

This reimagining of the all-time PlayStation classic was truly enjoyable. In our review, we praised Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth for its ability to enhance the already impressive combat system of Remake. The game truly shines in its portrayal of an iconic RPG setting. If you have a deep appreciation for the original PS1 game and found enjoyment in Remake, then Rebirth’s character-focused adventure will surely captivate you from start to finish.

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Gran Turismo 7 for the PS5 and PS4 shows continuous improvement

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While Sony may not classify Gran Turismo 7 as a live-service game, the team at Polyphony Digital certainly approaches it with a similar mindset. The game continues to impress with every new update, and although v1.44 may be smaller compared to previous versions, it still manages to enhance the already extensive content of this simulation racer.

The update, now available worldwide, introduces three new cars: the Audi R8 Coupé V10 Plus ’16, the Lamborghini Urus ’18, and the Toyota GT-One (TS020) ’99. Furthermore, it introduces three fresh events to World Circuits, an extra menu to conquer in the GT Café single-player campaign, and a collection of livery stickers inspired by the upcoming Highspeed Étoile anime, set to debut next week in Japan.

If you’re not already acquainted with Highspeed Étoile, you can watch a trailer right here. “Sony has announced that a collection of 26 stickers, consisting of 8 title logos and 18 main character stickers, will be made available for a limited time,” stated Sony on the PS Blog. In addition, Fukushima will be included as a backdrop in the title’s beloved photography mode.

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TopSpin 2K25 appears to be a standout title in the recent PS5 and PS4 gameplay showcase

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This author has consistently praised the realistic portrayal of tennis in TopSpin 4. After more than a decade, we are thrilled to witness the release of TopSpin 2K25, which expands upon the success of its renowned predecessor. This gameplay video provides a comprehensive overview of the features discussed in our recent preview while also incorporating relevant footage to enhance understanding.

The series’ swing system sets it apart from arcade-style games like Virtua Tennis, as it requires players to charge up their shots in a different way. In order to succeed, timing is crucial, and fortunately, a new meter above your player will assist you in achieving that. Surfaces have their own distinct characteristics, such as clay, where you’ll experience a noticeable amount of sliding.

The game ensures that every player has a distinct set of animations, adding a touch of individuality to each competitor. The courts, found in all Grand Slams, possess a remarkable amount of individuality and charm. It is mentioned in the video that with each in-game season, players can expect a plethora of additional content, such as animation packs. This indicates that there will be plenty to anticipate even after the game’s initial release.

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