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LW Blue to Represent New York City in the Overwatch League

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Sterling VC is currently finalizing a deal to bring Korean Team LW Blue to New York City to represent them in the Overwatch League. Sterling VC belongs to Sterling Equities, owned by New York Mets owner Jeff Wilpon. Wilpon, through Sterling VC, was of the first to purchase an Overwatch League spot back in July.

Since then, no information was released regarding the team, other than the signing of former BLizzard Employee Scott Tester, who will oversee the creation of the team.

LW Blue is regarded as one of the best teams in the world, though their results may not show it. They took third place in APEX Season 2, and got knocked out in the group stage in APEX Season 3. By accepting the spot in the League, they’ve forfeited the remainder of their APEX Season 4 matches. The team, however, is made up of some of the best players in Korea, three of which make up the South Korean National Team. Main tank Mano and DPS pair Saebyeolbe and Fl0w3R ran through teams on their way to the final 8 at Blizzcon. Unfortunately, Fl0w3R will be unable to compete in the first season due to age restrictions.

LW Blue is the second Korean team to be picked up by an Overwatch League Organization, the first being Lunatic Hai a couple of weeks ago. New York City is the first North American Team to pick up a South Korean roster. While Lunatic Hai and LW Blue are early favorites, recent reports of EnVyUS bolstering their roster with Sinatraa and rumors of NRG building a top-tier team should make for an interesting inaugural season for the league.

LW Blue players will relocate to Los Angeles for the first season, then move to New York. Its roster is currently:

Hwang “Fl0w3R” Yeon-oh (DPS)

Park “Saebyeolbe” Jong-ryeol (DPS)

Kim “Mek0” Tae-hong (Tank)

Song “janus” Jun-hwa (Tank)

Kim “Pine” Do-hyun (DPS)

Choi “Slyph” seong sik (Support)

Kim “Mano” Dong-Gyu (Tank)

Bang “JJoNak” Sung-Hyeon (Support)

The only teams yet to make any announcement regarding their rosters are Robert Kraft’s Boston team, Stan and Josh Kroenke’s Los Angeles team, and NetEase’s Shanghai team.

With the Overwatch League approaching quickly, expect more pickups like LW Blue’s in the near future.

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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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