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What Facebook Exclusive Streaming Means to ESL Fans

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The tournaments of the 7th season of ESL Pro League Counter-Strike: Global Offensive event will be held in Dallas, Texas. Being the seventh season’s finals, a group stage will be held three days before the actual game behind closed doors at a yet to be confirmed location.

The main event will be held at the Verizon Theatre between 18th-20th May 2018, and it will include the finals, 2 semi-finals and 2 quarter-finals. The competition will see up to 16 teams going to Dallas to play for the grand prize – $ 1 million.

Dallas also hosted the fifth season, where G2 Esports took the trophy home but the sixth ESL Pro League season was held at Odense. This tournament will include an online part to determine what teams from the European region and the North American region will go to Dallas to participate in the live finals. ESL Pro League also hopes to bring in more talented teams around the globe this year.

Facebook Streaming

This tournament will be the first main CS: GO event to be streamed on Facebook after the ESL One Genting. ESL recently entered a new deal with Facebook that will see all ESL CS: GO Pro League, and ESL One events streamed in English become exclusive to this social platform.

As such, no ESL One event will be streamed in English on YouTube or Twitch. ESL signed the contract sometime in January 2018, with Facebook streaming the first event – ESL One Genting, a $400,000 competition hosted by Dota 2.

This tournament also grants teams an opportunity to qualify for the International 8, the most popular event among fans. The premise for ESL’s move was to reduce the costs that come with broadcasting these events. Traditional sponsors only give small amounts of money that barely take care of the costs. Thus, signing up for exclusive broadcast with Facebook provides ESL adequate cash to air such large events.

The Fans’ Reaction After the First Facebook Streaming

Being the first Dota competition in 2018 that hosts recognized teams in the world, fans were a little disappointed by the Facebook live stream. At first, the stream attracted 7,000 viewers but the number reduced to 2,000 during the larger parts of the broadcast.

It’s evident the disgruntled fans do not recognize the benefits of platform exclusivity. They expressed dissatisfaction with the Facebook platform as there were lots of technical issues during the stream.

The visual clarity was significantly compromised, and those watching from their mobile devices also launched several complaints. In fact, they said that the most reliable way to watch the match was on iOS devices via the Facebook app that compelled users to create an account.

Subsequent Streaming of Other Competitions

Several other factors that may have caused the technical issues – time zone differences and the fact that the match was the only group stage.

In an attempt to provide fans with what they want, some personalities have started streaming the games on their Twitch channels as long as they do so without sponsors and don’t use anything including casting from the ESL stream. The move also affects avid ESL bettors on gg.bet esports.

ESL remains stringent on the exclusive streaming on Facebook until the end of 2019. Fans who decide to use Twitch to stream the events may miss out on significant tournaments as the exclusivity contract means all ESL One games will be streamed via Facebook.

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Helldivers 2 Players Face Overwhelming Hordes of Factory Striders

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In the ongoing conflict against the Automaton invasion fleet, the Helldivers 2 players have successfully halted their advance. However, the situation has now reached a tiresome stalemate. Yet again, the machines refuse to take a break from their relentless pursuit of progress, with reports emerging of the Factory Striders being deployed in record-breaking quantities.

There have been reports of alleged machines that were supposedly encountered during Operation Swift Disassembly, which was just the beginning of a larger campaign. However, these accounts should be taken with a grain of salt, as they are unverified and seem to be more on the imaginative side. Factory Striders have gained a reputation as formidable weapons platforms that can produce more Automatons while enduring significant damage. If the machines are able to withstand such a relentless assault, it will be necessary to develop innovative strategies.

Have you come across groups of Factory Striders in Helldivers 2? Which strategies are proving to be the most effective in taking down these armored brutes? The Orbital Railcannon Strike will prove to be a valuable asset in the comments section below.

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Todd Howard affirms that the timeline of the Fallout series is coherent and well-constructed

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The recent release of Amazon’s adaptation of Fallout has ignited a renewed interest in the series and brought attention to the captivating alternate history that forms its foundation. Fans have expressed concern that the TV show’s events might be at odds with the plot of the Obsidian Entertainment video game New Vegas. Warning: Spoilers ahead for New Vegas and Amazon’s show!

Bethesda Game Studios director Todd Howard and Fallout TV executive producer Jonathan Nolan recently sat down with IGN to discuss the timeline. Howard was taken aback when showrunners Graham Wagner and Geneva Robertson-Dworet presented him with the surprising concept of obliterating Shady Sands, the bustling capital of the New California Republic, in the aftermath of the events in New Vegas. Howard eventually warmed up to the idea: “After discussing it, we realized that this could be a significant story moment that many things hinge upon.”

It seems that they had to make some tough decisions to ensure everything fell into place, but Howard emphasizes the importance of preserving the integrity of the Fallout timeline: “We take great care with the timeline. There seems to be some confusion in certain areas. However, all the events from the previous games, including New Vegas, did occur. We take great caution in that matter. We’re really pushing the limits here, but the explosions occur right after the events of New Vegas.

What are your thoughts on this? Is it up to par? Even though it may not have a significant impact on the overall quality of the games or show, it is comforting to know that those in charge are paying attention. We value your feedback and would love to hear your thoughts in the comments section below.

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Evaluating Fallout 76’s Value in 2024

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If you’ve been keeping up with the new Fallout show on Amazon Prime, chances are you’ve been relying on PS Plus Extra and PS Plus Premium to access and enjoy one of Bethesda’s legendary RPGs. We decided to bypass the highly acclaimed Fallout New Vegas and Fallout 3, opting instead to explore the vast landscapes of West Virginia in Fallout 76. Infamous for its initial reception, Todd Howard’s “Fallout with Friends” has evolved significantly over the past six years. However, does that imply the game is of high quality? Is it worth playing in 2024?

As we ventured out of Vault 76 for the very first time, we were determined to find the answers to those burning questions. Recalling our escapades on the Push Square YouTube channel, we encountered quest-giving NPCs—a feature that was surprisingly absent upon release—awe-inspiring bases built by fellow players—and an abundance of loot that could easily burden us 76 times over.

In the midst of the vast array of open-world online experiences, we found ourselves quite enthralled by the combination of 50s classics playing in the background as we obliterated the heads of ghouls. And to top it off, we were able to enjoy all of this with our friends. Exploring the wasteland in the company of a ragtag band of survivors adds a unique element to Fallout 76, setting it apart from other games in the series. However, does it manage to prevent us from uninstalling and transitioning to one of the mainline entries in the series? To discover more, be sure to watch the complete video!

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