Gaimin Gladiators has stormed home to win Riyadh Masters at the Esports World Cup, dismantling Dota 2 arch-rivals Team Liquid 3-0 to complete an almost flawless playoff run. It’s the first tournament win this year for Gaimin, who have timed their return to form perfectly as TI 2024 approaches. You could be forgiven for believing Gaimin was washed after a disappointing start to the Dota 2 calendar, especially given the team was backing up after a record 2023 season that included a TI final appearance and three Major wins. They only just scraped an upper bracket playoffs start in Riyadh too, but once crunch time arrived, Gaimin shifted gears and left everyone in their wake to take out the tournament and its $1.5 million USD prize. View the full article
There’s nothing like a final-day surprise at Evo, and between the many awesome content announcements for the biggest FGC titles out there, the show’s organizers weren’t missing out on the fun either: Evo will make its first appearance in Europe later this year. Evo France was announced to the public by general manager Rick Thiher live on-stage as the Las Vegas event wrapped, with the French city Nice unveiled as the host city for a fourth edition of the expo in 2025. Organizers also revealed dates for the 2025 circuit, with Los Angeles, Tokyo, and Vegas again playing host to the biggest celebration of FGC esports. View the full article
Street Fighter 6 just got a new teaser trailer for Terry Bogard, showing a bit of in-game cinematic footage of the legendary Fatal Fury and King of Fighters character in the World Tour mode. Alongside this comes a release window: Terry will be launching as DLC in Autumn 2024. This comes in the wake of a animated reveal trailer, which announced the inclusion of both Terry and Mai as part of the game's current DLC season. This announcement came prior to the Evo 2024 Street Fighter 6 finals, in which players from across the globe will duke it out for the title of the best on the globe. Over 5,000 players signed up for the Street Fighter tournament in total, making it the largest offline open bracket Street Fighter tournament ever. Read more View the full article
There’s nothing like a final-day surprise at Evo, and between the many awesome content announcements for the biggest FGC titles out there, the show’s organizers weren’t missing out on the fun either: Evo will make its first appearance in Europe later this year. Evo France was announced to the public by general manager Rick Thiher live on-stage as the Las Vegas event wrapped, with Nice unveiled as the host city for the next edition of Evo in 2024. Organizers also revealed dates for Evo 2025, with Los Angeles, Tokyo, and Vegas again playing host to the biggest celebration of FGC esports. View the full article
Arcane fans, rejoice! Fortiche Studios has shared an official Season Two clip, dubbed “Stealth Mission,” across social media, giving us a tantalizing glimpse into the new season’s first confirmed storyline—and it’s an Ekko and Heimerdinger team-up. The minute and 17-second video features the unlikely duo pairing up to break back into Heimerdinger’s lab. In the clip, we see esteemed Yordle scientist Heimerdinger dressed similarly to a Fireflight and acting like a ninja on a perilous mission. This humorous setup sets the stage for much-needed comedic relief in the otherwise intense Arcane world, which is based on lore from League of Legends. Ekko, known for his serious demeanor, even cracks a smile during their interactions, showing a lighter side to his character. View the full article
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Welcome back to my usual daily deals programming. Whereas a bunch of sites hit-and-quit-it on that opening Amazon Prime Day, I camped on the promotion for the full five days. Hopefully, you scored a bargain from that. As for today, I'm seeing a bunch of new deals for those of you who (somehow) still have money left in their account, so let's get you hooked up! In retro news, I'm celebrating absolutely nothing. Apparently, no games of note in the last 40 years were released on this day. Kind of impressive in a way. Games publishers have just come together as one to pick today as the *****-est, most useless launch day in the gaming calendar. So there you go. This Day in Gaming Aussie birthdays for notable games. ....? Table of ContentsNintendo SwitchPCXboxPlayStationLEGONice Savings for Nintendo Switch Expiring Recent Deals Hardware Watch How much to make the switch to Switch? [/url] Back to top Purchase Cheaply for PC Expiring Recent Deals Hardware Watch Slay your pile of shame. [/url] Back to top Exciting Bargains for Xbox Expiring Recent Deals Hardware Watch How many bucks for a Box? [/url] Back to top Pure Scores for PlayStation Expiring Recent Deals Hardware Watch How much you'll pay to Station. [/url] Back to top Legit LEGO Deals Back to top Adam Mathew is our Aussie deals wrangler. He plays practically everything, often on YouTube. View the full article
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Big news has just been dropped around the future of the Evolution Championship Series (Evo). Live on stage, Rick Thiher general manager announced several new locations for the event's near future. This includes a Los Angeles event in Feburary 2025 (where the recently announced Evo Awards will be held), but also an event in Nice, France in October. Not only that, but Evo will be coming to Singapore in 2026, with no specific month set. This is a return to the past for the event in many ways. Not only was Evo held in California back in the early days when it was called Battle by the Bay, but also various Road to Evo events have been held in ********* countries in recent years. Last year, Thiher spoke to VG247 about the event and his intention to grow the event extensively. It seems this is the crown jewel in such an effort, expanding the Evo brand across various tournaments across the world. Read more View the full article
The Cloud9 banner will wave at Dota 2‘s The International again for the first time in seven years following the storied North ********* organization’s Entity roster acquisition after they wrapped up at the Esports World Cup this week. C9 has signed its second major esports squad based in CIS following an announcement on July 21, with watson, No[o]ne, DM, Kataomi, and Fishman now set to pull on the blue-and-****** at Dota 2‘s 2024 International in September. They’ll be joined by coach Astini and manager The3RealJP, also part of the Entity acquisition. View the full article
There are many codes for Roblox: Bee Swarm Simulator and sometimes it is a challenge to know which ones are active and which ones are not. Luckily, the codes for July 2024 have been tested and are known to be active. These codes give players a variety of perks and even some limited-time boosts, so you will want to know how to use them and what they do. View the full article
Soulsborne games are almost as famous for their tragic stories as their difficulty, and Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree is no exception. The Tarnished are probably used to watching their favorite NPCs meet an untimely end after completing their quests and there isn't a lot of hope as far as many characters are concerned. Not only does this apply to friendly NPCs, it also applies to the many bosses that are put in the Tarnished's way. Just because they need to be slain for the sake of the game doesn't mean there isn't a tragedy behind it. View the full article
With so many different missions to sink your teeth into (and some far simpler than others), time sure flies by in the grind for new Descendants and weapons—all in the name of achieving your final form in The First Descendant. Here are all missions and their objectives in The First Descendant. View the full article
Creating a character in Once Human can take longer than expected. With many customization options, settling on the perfect configuration can be time-consuming and overwhelming. There’s a convenient way to bypass this process entirely by using character presets via the import character feature in Once Human. Unlike other MMOs, you won’t need to guess other configurations in Once Human. The game features a handy system that allows players to import and export character configurations. This means you can easily use character creations made by other players, many of which are readily available online. View the full article
As part of an early access release, a new fantasy RPG has hit the market from indie developer and publisher Rayka Studios - Yaoling: Mythical Journey. This beautifully crafted world is home to many secrets, but the most notable aspect are unique collectible creatures known as Yaolings. As players begin their journey as Yaoling keepers, they will build their teams and face numerous challenges all to rid this whimsical world of a dangerous evil looming over it. View the full article
Whether you have your eyes set on a particular ******* or you just regret not picking Legic at the beginning of your adventure, the Highly-Concentrated Energy Residue in The First Descendant has your back. Here’s everything you need to know about where to find Highly-Concentrated Energy Residue in The First Descendant and what it does. View the full article
n upcoming indie puzzler takes on the complexity of circuits by reducing them to familiar puzzle pieces and simple math. In Electrogical, set to release this year and with a demo out now, you'll place pieces on the board to form a chain that adds, subtracts, divides, and multiplies to reach a set output—but the pieces you have are fixed in shape and rotation, the boards are weird sizes, and you might not need every part you have to succeed... Read more.View the full article
One lucky player traveled half the map in Red ***** Redemption 2 in hopes of catching the legendary Sockeye Salmon at its only known fishing spot, only to be able to pick them up without needing to do any actual fishing. Considering that this specific fish is one of the hardest to catch in Red ***** Redemption 2, some were likely jealous of the gamer. View the full article
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Tekken 8 will finally be getting Heihachi Mishima as he will be joining the roster in Fall 2024 as the third DLC character. The big news was announced at EVO 2024 and it's a welcome announcement as fans have been waiting for the King of the Iron Fist since he wasn't part of the roster at launch. It made sense at the time as he met his end during Tekken 7's story, but he's been such a mainstay that fans wanted him back in some form. Not all fights end in cliffhangers. The story of #TEKKEN8 is far from over [Hidden Content] — TEKKEN (@TEKKEN) July 21, 2024 We had the chance to speak to Tekken's Katsuhiro Harada and Kohei Ikeda about Heihachi's return, and they shared the thought process about bringing him back from the *****. "Tekken 7 really focused on the story arc between Heihachi and his son, Kazuya, and so, we really wanted to show that kind of final conclusion, and he seemed to **** at that point," Harada said. "But then, after that happened, Tekken 8 was released, and we put a lot of effort into the story and the fans really seemed to be engaged with that. And as that was happening, we were kind of feeling that the players kind of missed him as well. Obviously, we did, too. So, it was kind of decided later on that we would do that." Despite that, preperations were being made in the background to set the stage for Heihachi's return. "We did kind of make the preparations for Heihachi," Ikeda said. "Reina was one due to that link that she has to Heihachi. And then, if you look closely at the 30th anniversary logo, you can see that it's comprised of ******'s wings. There are two different styles, but if you take a step back and look at, it actually looks like the silhouette of Heihachi's face. Right? So, we were doing some of the preparations in the background." While they weren't ready to share many more details on Heihachi, there did have a few teases to share. "Like you imagine, it is a bit too early to be talking many details about his character, but to give some hints, he has a very powerful play style throughout the series, so we tried to recreate that in Tekken 8," Ikeda said. "So, the focus is on that. But also, if you saw the story hints about the monks in the footage and what he has to do with them, that will maybe dictate some of his move set as well." Heihachi is the third DLC character for Tekken 8 and follows Eddy Gordo and Lidia Sobieska. While his arrival is exciting, there is plenty more for fans to look forward to, including the first ever story DLC in the Tekken franchise. This new chapter of 'The Dark Awakens' will continue the clash between the Kazama and Mishima families and will be available as a free update for all players in the future. Have a tip for us? Want to discuss a possible story? Please send an email to [Hidden Content]. Adam Bankhurst is a writer for IGN. You can follow him on X/Twitter @AdamBankhurst and on TikTok. View the full article
Thanks to an upcoming update in The Sims 4, players will finally have an easier time in Create-A-Sim. The Lovestruck expansion pack is set to bring a slew of changes to the game, including exciting features like a dating app, romance options, and even an entirely new romantic world in Sims 4. Some of these major changes are coming to the base game as well, which is good news for fans who don't want to spend the extra money getting a new pack. These features are long overdue, since many of them were seen in older iterations of the game, but that does not make them any less exciting. View the full article
An Elden Ring fan has created a unique and adorable animated video that depicts Miquella's story from the Shadow of the Erdtree DLC, with the song "Mastermind" by Taylor Swift used to great effect. While the video itself is a brilliant display of creativity and adulation for the Elden Ring franchise, the song serves as icing on the cake since it aligns quite well with Miquella's story. View the full article
If you’ve not had a croissant with tea under the Eiffel Tower and versed yourself in France’s culture, it’d unlikely you would know the French word before a maiden name. Honestly, I didn’t realize it either when I read the clue. If you’re stuck in the web of determining this cheeky little three-letter word, then I’ve got you covered—here’s the July 21 NYT Crossword answer. View the full article
Heihachi Mishima, a major character who seemingly ***** at the end of Tekken 7, is back! He'll be making a return to Tekken 8 as part of the game's current DLC season pass, and releasing in Autumn of this year. Announced by director Katsuhiro Harada and producer Michael Murray, the reveal was shown alongside a selection of in-game cinematics and new story details, pointing towards additional story content coming to the game alongside his release. Both Harada and Murray also stated that Lidia, the next new character coming to Tekken 8, will be releasing on July 22 (US) and July 23 (ROW). Along with Lidia, all players will get access to the photo mode and the seaside stage. Read more View the full article
A Fallout fan took to social media to share a map of the ******* States, highlighting the settings that the series has touched upon and showing what ******** uncovered. The Fallout map creator received different takes from other players, who suggested different locations that would make for interesting settings in future games. View the full article
Roleplaying games often include NPCs that accompany the player character on their journey. These companions help players to navigate obstacles, assist in combat, and generally make a game's story feel less lonely. The best companions have their own stories, goals, and personalities to make them three-dimensional and relatable, more than just a plot device to make the game easier. View the full article
survival horror game set in the trenches of Verdun during the first World War will release this week. Conscript puts your lone soldier in the trenches, moving between blockhouses and safe zones in an attempt to find your brother who has gone missing in action. To that end you'll stab, ******, and sneak your way through the trenches, planning the best routes and conserving your limited resources whenever possible... Read more.View the full article
OpTic Texas captured the title at the 2024 Call of Duty League Championship today, bouncing back from a turbulent end to the regular season to hoist the ultimate trophy in CoD esports. Over the last two months, OpTic went from winning Major Three in May to a last-place finish at Major Four in June to taking home the big one at CoD Champs 2024. This victory marks the first time OpTic has won the end-of-season playoffs in the CDL era and the organization’s second title at CoD Champs (2017). View the full article
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Gaimin Gladiators has stormed home to win Riyadh Masters at the Esports World Cup, dismantling Dota 2 arch-rivals Team Liquid 3-0 to complete an almost flawless playoff run. It’s the first tournament win this year for Gaimin, who have timed their return to form perfectly as TI 2024 approaches. You could be forgiven for believing Gaimin was washed after a disappointing start to the Dota 2 calendar, especially given the team was backing up after a record 2023 season that included a TI final appearance and three Major wins. They only just scraped an upper bracket playoffs start in Riyadh too, but once crunch time arrived, Gaimin shifted gears and left everyone in their wake to take out the tournament and its $1.5 million USD prize. View the full article