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PlayStation Exclusive Sifu Will Be Featured For Gamescom

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Since its announcement earlier this year, the martial arts action game Sifu has generated a lot of hype. Since a consequence, fans of the game have been clutching whatever fresh information they’ve received, and thankfully, it appears like more is on the way, as the game has been confirmed to feature during Gamescom Opening Night Live on Wednesday.

The PlayStation console exclusive title will make an appearance during Opening Night Live with “interesting news,” according to the official Sifu Twitter account, @SifuGame. Sloclap, the game’s studio, also has some stuff to show off “before summer is done,” according to the account.

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Sifu has made cameos at a variety of gaming events since its original unveiling in February 2021, so it’s only natural that it’ll make another appearance at Gamescom. It’s still unclear whether the tweet indicates that further information about the game will be released outside of Gamescom later this summer. With only a few weeks left in the season, it appears that Opening Night Live will be the final show, although no official confirmation has yet been given.

Fans have already been speculating on what kind of news watchers of the showcase could be in for. Sifu was supposed to come out later this year, but during Sony’s State of Play in July, Sloclap revealed that the game would be postponed until 2022. Despite the latest postponement announcement, many people believe that Sloclap has finalized the game’s release date and would reveal it on Wednesday.

While this might be speculation on the part of fans, it’s safe to assume that lots of Sifu’s gameplay will be showcased at the event. The State of Play for July showed an intriguing feature in which the player character matures with each fight defeat, which appears to be at the heart of Sifu’s game cycle. There hasn’t been much more information on how that mechanism will operate since the showcase, so perhaps, Sloclap will provide a little more insight into what fans can anticipate from it.

Even if there isn’t much new information about Sifu revealed during Opening Night Live, fans may be satisfied with seeing more of the game’s martial arts set-pieces until Sloclap is ready to disclose the game’s release date. According to the pre-release footage shown thus far, the varied settings in which fights take place will have an influence on the player’s available moves, so seeing more of that might help sell the game.

New Call of Duty Vanguard Teaser Explains Champion Hill Mode

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The Alpha for Call of Duty: Vanguard is just a few days away, and PlayStation owners will be the first to play it. Champion Hill, a brand-new game mode that will be available in the next Alpha test, has received a clip from developer Sledgehammer Games.

Despite the fact that Call of Duty: Vanguard is set during World War II, it has no relation to the 2017 Call of Duty: WW2. Vanguard offers a strong multiplayer offering, with 20 maps, 16 of which may be played for all primary playlists and the remaining four for Champion Hill alone. It also includes a single-player narrative that covers four separate World War II frontlines, as well as a Zombies mode developed by Treyarch in conjunction with Sledgehammer Games.

The creators define champion Hill as a “multi-arena survival competition.” Players will play in groups of two or three against seven other squads, with each team having a restricted number of beginning lives.

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The goal is to decrease the total number of lives of all other squads to zero. In Champion Hill, all players start with the identical loadout but earn money by beating enemies and collecting drops scattered around the area.

As predicted, the money will be used to improve players’ arsenals and unlock new Perks and Killstreaks. The accompanying clip will offer fans a clearer sense of what to anticipate from Call of Duty: Vanguard’s new game mode.

The Champion Hill arena has a central purchasing station as well as all four maps: Airstrip, Trainyard, Market, and Courtyard. According to the blog post, members of a vanquished team can enter Spectate Mode, which gives them a bird’s eye perspective of the action. The blog article then goes on to provide some survival advice for gamers in this newest round of the Call of Duty franchise.

Champion Hill appears to be a fun concept that will offer more variation to the already impressive amount of game modes included with each Call of Duty release. It should be a wonderful addition to the main multiplayer set of games, but it is too early to tell if Champion Hill will be able to attract its own committed following.

Call of Duty: Vanguard has been confirmed to attend Gamescom 2021, and fans can expect to see additional gameplay videos there. It should be noted that participation in the alpha does not need a PlayStation Plus subscription. A pre-order is also not required, so anybody with access to a PlayStation system may play Call of Duty: Vanguard from August 27 at 10 a.m. PT through August 29 at 10 a.m. PT.

Ghost of Sparta Dye Added In New Ghost of Tsushima DLC Expansion

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Sucker Punch has finally given fans a compelling cause to return to its aesthetically gorgeous game. Ghost of Tsushima: Director’s Cut brings the PS4 game to the next generation, with 4K quality, faster loading times, haptic feedback, 3D Audio compatibility, and even complete Japanese lip sync. The Ghost of Tsushima Director’s Cut contains the new Iki Island expansion campaign, as well as extra things to acquire, in addition to new features.

Ghost of Tsushima, as predicted, is a game full of Easter eggs scattered throughout its vast perspective on the Island of Tsushima. Fans found a secret shrine with a desk, and a slew of strange objects spread about it.

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In fact, the desk had references to a slew of other PlayStation games, like Gran Turismo, Ratchet and Clank, and even Shadow of the Colossus. However, the latest addition conceals a fascinating secret linked to Sony Santa Monica’s God of War franchise.

Fans of Ghost of Tsushima have discovered the enigmatic Shrine of Ash on Iki Island, north of Yahata Forest. A closer look reveals an ax embedded in the side of a birch tree with a golden handprint on the trunk, an obvious allusion to the 2018 God of War game. The shrine also has a scroll that tells the story of Kratos and Atreus and a puzzle that unlocks a very nice prize for those that finish it.

After wearing the Sakai Clan Armor and drawing the sword, a cinematic will show Jin coated in ash, allowing the God of War-themed set of armor to be unlocked. This contains the Spartan Mask, the Helm of War, and the Ghost of Sparta dye, mostly white with crimson patterns of Kratos.

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The armor also has a lot of tiny elements, such as chains around the wrists and forearms, which are meant to resemble Kratos’ Blades of Chaos. In reality, players may have previously seen this armor since it was initially added to the multiplayer Legends mode, albeit this is the first time it is available within the single-player game.

Ghost of Tsushima has received overwhelmingly favorable feedback from players, reviewers, and even people who live on Tsushima Island. The game’s success not only helped crowdfund repairs to the Watatsumi Shrine after a typhoon damaged it, but Tsushima mayor Hiroki Hitakatsu appointed game designer Nate Fox and creative director Jason Connell as Tourism Ambassadors. Players may now continue exploring the region and the Iki Archipelago with the Iki Island addition.

Asmongold Reveals He Is Thinking Of Quitting Streaming

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Asmongold, a Twitch streamer, does not look to be having much fun these days. During a simply talking Twitch live, the gaming personality said that there’s a potential he’ll quit entirely.

Asmongold has already voiced his dissatisfaction with the circumstances surrounding streaming. He’s even been known to take a break from Twitch now and again to recharge his batteries and get back into a position where he can enjoy himself when streaming. However, this time around, instead of talking about taking a break, he talked of leaving entirely, as his irritation level had reached an all-time high.

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The streamers’ comments began with him discussing the possibility of resigning, stating that he prefers to have fun and play things up. He did, however, add that if he can’t have fun and has to continuously monitor what he says because others would take it and use it against him, he will stop. The Twitch streamer went on to say that if things continue as they are, he would most likely have to stand down.

One of Asmongold’s viewers made a remark during his speech about how the reason that he isn’t having fun is his responsibility. He reacted by claiming that it doesn’t matter if it’s his fault or not that he’s having fun. In fact, he claims that it makes no difference what is causing his lack of satisfaction. Asmongold believes that if he is not enjoying what he is doing, he should just stop doing it. This attitude is identical to one expressed recently by another Twitch streamer in Pokimane.

Pokimane said in a recent YouTube video that, while her streams are still extremely successful, she isn’t having as much pleasure broadcasting as she used to. She confessed that she is experiencing burnout and does not want to continue doing what she is doing “forever.”

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Asmongold is not hesitant to express his thoughts on a wide range of topics. He’s one of the most prominent World of Warcraft streams on Twitch, and he’s been known to trash the game that helped him become famous.

He’s also talked a lot about adjustments he’d want to see that would make the games he plays even better. While this isn’t the first time he’s expressed his displeasure with anything, his tone sounded a little different in his most recent stream. It’s unclear whether this implies he’s actually considering leaving Twitch.

A New Highest Rated Game Has Arrived To The Xbox Series X

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The Xbox Series X/S generation of consoles did not begin with a bang. The emergence of the COVID-19 pandemic has caused many of Xbox’s plans, not to mention those of the rest of the industry, to be postponed.

As a result, the Xbox Series X/S game library continues to impress, with each new release having the potential to define the Xbox platform for years to come. That appears to have just been demonstrated, as a new release on Xbox platforms has become the company’s highest-rated product of 2021 and the highest-rated Xbox Series X/S game of all time. Hades is the name of the game.

Hades is a 2020 roguelike action dungeon crawler produced by Supergiant Games that won several Game of the Year honors that year. However, it was only available on the PC and Switch at the moment. Supergiant took over a year to complete adaptations for both the PlayStation and Xbox consoles, which were released on August 13. Since then, the Xbox Series X/S version of Hades has received an amazing 94 rating on Metacritic.

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With a Metacritic score of 94, Hades is by far the best-rated game for the Xbox Series X/S release to date. Only one other game on the Xbox Series X/S has a rating higher than 90, and that is Ori and the Will of the Wisps, which has a 92.

Microsoft Flight Simulator comes in second with a score of 90, followed by It Takes Two, Ender Lilies: Quietus of the Knights, Doki Doki Literature Club Plus!, and Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 1 + 2, all with 89.

So far, Hades is also the best-rated game release on all Xbox platforms for the entire year of 2021. Microsoft Flight Simulator, Mass Effect Legendary Edition, It Takes Two, Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 1 + 2, F1 2021, Death’s Door, Hitman 3, Yakuza 6: The Song of Life and The Forgotten City follow Hades on that list. Hades is the only game with a score of more than 90. Of all, there are still a few months remaining in 2021.

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Some may try to interpret Hades’ position atop the list of Xbox Series X/S games as part of the “console wars.” But the reality is that Hades is just regarded as a fantastic game. In fact, Hades is currently the best-rated PlayStation game of 2021, as well as the best-rated PS5 game overall. Regardless of any platform, Hades stands out.

There will be lots more fantastic games on the Xbox Series X/S in the future. However, Hades has established a high standard, so game creators realize they have their work cut out for them. Xbox fans may simply sit back and wait for the next game to match Hades’ excellence.

Call of Duty Vanguard Alpha and Beta Dates Revealed In New Teaser

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Call of Duty: Vanguard will be getting an alpha as soon as next weekend. During the CDL Championship, the alpha for Call of Duty: Vanguard was revealed with a new video including some of the first genuine gameplay footage. The teaser offers fans a sense of how Sledgehammer Games is reimagining the long-running game and reveals the existence of a new mode dubbed Champions Hill.

Call of Duty: Vanguard, the franchise’s newest addition, was introduced this week with a Warzone event and a cinematic video. The game will transport players back to WWII, although it will not focus on a specific period of the conflict.

Players will alternate between four characters fighting on four distinct fronts, including the Pacific and North Africa. Sledgehammer has released a few details about the multiplayer but appears to be holding back on going into too much detail until a complete announcement at a later date.

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Having said that, gamers will get a taste of multiplayer around the end of August. Activision released the first glimpse at the game’s alpha during the CDL Championship. This should come as no surprise given that a Call of Duty: Vanguard alpha was released a few days ago.

It looks that all of the information in the leak is correct. The alpha will be available only to PlayStation players and will include Champions Hill, a mode akin to Apex Legends’ Arena mode. The mode will combine battle royale and Gunfight aspects, requiring players to start with identical loadouts and then acquire weapons, cash, and resources to get stronger while whittling down the other players’ limited lives throughout several rounds.

The multiplayer will be fully shown on September 7, followed by the first beta weekend on September 10, which will be restricted to PlayStation preorders. Beginning September 16, Xbox and PC pre-orders will be able to participate in the beta before it opens to the general public on September 18.

The beta period will expire on September 20th. There’s still a lot to discover about Call of Duty: Vanguard. Still, it appears Activision has a strategy in place to keep gamers interested as the game approaches its November release.

Although the alpha is only the beginning and a tiny portion of the game, it will give players a fair understanding of what the game is about. The clip showed off some of the new elements, such as the ability to blast up barriers and generate new sightlines on the map, which could be a fun way to keep battles feeling fresh. The alpha will be the first opportunity for players to see if Sledgehammer has effectively innovated on the franchise while still returning to basics via WWII.

In any case, Call of Duty: Vanguard is attempting to please fans with new features like as an anti-cheat system and the reintroduction of fan favorites such as the Gunsmith. It remains to be seen whether or not it will truly function. Sledgehammer is also set to show off the first video from Call of Duty: Vanguard’s campaign on August 25 at Gamescom Opening Night Live.

Stardew Valley Tournament Happening With $40000 Prize

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ConcernedApe, the creator of Stardew Valley, has recently announced the first-ever Stardew Valley Cup event, with a $40,000 prize pool. The famous farming simulator will be one of several independent games coming to Xbox Game Pass this autumn in a move that is being hailed as a major victory for indie games.

Players spend most of their time in Stardew Valley, a farming simulator in the manner of Animal Crossing and Harvest Moon, expanding and customizing their farms while forming relationships with the delightful inhabitants of Pelican Town.

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When it was published for PC in 2016, the game became an independent success. The game was then ported to consoles from Nintendo, Sony, Microsoft, and mobile platforms. However, the production of Stardew Valley is just as fascinating as the game’s gameplay – the whole experience was created by a single individual. In the years after the game’s release, Barone has remained steady in his support for it, bringing new material to Stardew Valley on a regular basis, despite the quickly changing gaming industry.

According to a statement he made on Twitter yesterday, ConcernedApe now looks to be seeking to introduce Stardew Valley into the competitive gaming scene. The Stardew Valley Cup, which will take place on September 4 at 9 a.m. PST, was unveiled via a tweet that took the shape of a teaser film.

Sandy’s Candies, Pierree’s Cherries, Pam’s Yams, and Krobus’ Crocuses will compete in the event, which will be streamed on Twitch in conjunction with broadcaster Unsurpassable Z. Because each team will have four members, each participant will have a chance to win $10,000 if the prize money is shared evenly.

There isn’t much information about the tournament’s specifics, but ConcernedApe states that it is “a competition of talent, knowledge, and collaboration.” Although Stardew Valley lacks the high-speed action of competitive classics like Super Smash Bros., a competitive platform for the game is not out of the question. Because harvesting crops, fishing, and raising animals are important to Stardew Valley’s gameplay, it’s conceivable that the competition may focus on increasing farm efficiency.

Examples like the Korean high school that integrated League of Legends in its curriculum show that competitive gaming is growing increasingly popular. Stardew Valley’s foray into professional gaming might add more diversity to esports, given its gameplay differs from those of popular games like Overwatch. Fans will have to wait and see if the Stardew Valley Cup becomes a long-running gaming institution or a one-off novelty event.

New WWE 2K22 Teaser Trailer and Release Date Revealed

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During this weekend’s SummerSlam pay-per-view event, wrestling fans received their first complete glimpse at the upcoming WWE 2K22, which included a teaser trailer and a March 2022 release date. After the cancellation of WWE 2K21 last year, 2K’s mainstream wrestling series is finally returning to the ring, promising that its newest squared circle simulation would “hit different” than the glitch-ridden WWE 2K20.

WWE 2K22 was initially shown in April at the two-night WrestleMania 37 pay-per-view, with a 30-second sample of gameplay video starring fan-favorite luchador Rey Mysterio and a peek at the game’s logo.

In May, Visual Concepts creative director Lynell Jinks gave a glimpse at some of the motion capture techniques used to bring WWE Superstars into the game environment. Since then, more details and favorable word of mouth about WWE 2K22 have steadily been flowing. The development team recently shared a few screenshots of WWE 2K22 Edge on social media, providing more insight into how WWE 2K22 will appear when it debuts next year.

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During Saturday’s SummerSlam pay-per-view event, a new teaser video for WWE 2K22 debuted, featuring many WWE Superstars in action and confirming the game’s March 2022 release date. For anyone who missed SummerSlam when it first aired, it is now accessible to watch on the official WWE 2K YouTube channel.

The plans for another WWE 2K22 announcement in January, which will describe the game’s numerous features and modes in-depth and unveil WWE 2K22’s cover art, are not featured in this video but are still notable.

WWE 2K20’s sour debut in 2019, as well as the tepid reception to the arcade-style WWE 2K Battlegrounds last year, have already made it tough for 2K Games and Visual Concepts to shake off their poor image.

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Since then, WWE has dismissed a number of prominent wrestlers recent months, apparently contributing to Daniel Bryan’s departure from the WWE 2K22 roster. In addition, rival organization AEW is expected to release its own wrestling game next year, which will be developed by Yukes, a former WWE 2K producer. This may put WWE 2K22 up against some stiff competition, replicating the weekly ratings war between the two wrestling businesses in real life.

This year’s SummerSlam was already a thrilling exhibition of WWE action, but the new design of WWE 2K22 piqued the attention of fans eager to return to the virtual ring. When WWE 2K22 finally debuts in March, they’ll get their chance to do so, and it might be a hopeful face turn for Visual Concepts after a rocky start as a representation of the WWE gaming brand.

Goblin Slayer Tabletop RPG Releasing Next Year

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The Goblin Slayer Tabletop Roleplaying Game will be launched in February 2022, according to Yen Press. Goblin Slayer began as a light novel book before being translated into successful manga and anime series, resulting in the creation of a multi-platform franchise.

The titular fighter, Goblin Slayer, dwells in a fantasy realm populated by monsters and demihuman races. Goblins are low-level fodder in most scenarios, simply existing to be slain for experience points. The goblins in Goblin Slayer are smart and resourceful, making them a formidable menace.

Most adventurers in Goblin Slayer are focused on battling greater creatures and collecting the most amazing loot, but Goblin Slayer and his friends are out to eliminate the goblins and those who govern them in order to protect the populace.

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The light novels in Goblin Slayer are highly influenced by tabletop games, with the light novels demonstrating how the gods themselves may utilize dice rolls to determine the destiny of adventurers.

Goblin Slayer is a fantasy universe full of allusions to Dungeons & Dragons and The Lord of the Rings, with plenty of potential for the plot to grow. Those interested in playing the Goblin Slayer universe as a tabletop game will be able to do so next year. According to the official Yen Press Twitter account, Goblin Slayer Tabletop Roleplaying Game will be launched in February 2022. The poster indicates that goblin slaying is a component of the game, but the environment offers other adventures.

The artwork in the announcement is identical to that of the Japanese Goblin Slayer TRPG, implying that it is an English translation of that game. It’s unknown whether the Goblin Slayer Tabletop Roleplaying Game will be packaged like the Japanese version, which featured character sheets, a combat map, and mini-figures in addition to the guidebook. It’s conceivable that the English localization is simply a book translation.

Goblin Slayer is a contentious series despite its attractions, and it’s unclear whether the book addresses any of the story’s darker themes. Over the past few years, there has been a big push for inclusivity in tabletop RPGs, which includes laying out the groundwork for topics that players are comfortable or uncomfortable seeing in the game. If Goblin Slayer Tabletop Roleplaying Game is anything like the series it’s based on, then that discussion will be even more important going in, as there are few series as dark as Goblin Slayer.

Genshin Impact Players Frustrated With 1st Anniversary Event Rewards

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A lot of Genshin Impact gamers are dissatisfied with the first-anniversary prizes. Since its release in 2020, Genshin Impact has been a cultural phenomenon, swiftly becoming one of the most popular free-to-play games on the market. Because of its popularity, many people expected the game’s anniversary awards to be plentiful. However, it appears that miHoYo’s products have enraged supporters.

Genshin Impact, an open-world RPG, is gearing up for the release of version 2.1, which will bring a slew of new features to the game. The 2.0 upgrade began in July, bringing three new regions as part of the new Inazuma region, as well as new storylines, missions, and characters. Watatsumi Island and Seirai Island will be added to Genshin Impact version 2.1, as well as new boss opponents. Once the new update is released, fans will be able to participate in fishing in Genshin Impact.

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While the future of Genshin Impact is bright, the anniversary incentives have stirred controversy on Reddit. Genshin Impact’s anniversary prizes will consist of “up to 10 Intertwined Fate, coupled with ample resources by participating in the daily login event,” according to an image from the PlayStation Blog provided by Genshin user xxKoRxx. Players’ Double Crystal top-up bonuses will likewise be reset.

Despite the game’s anniversary being a watershed moment in its history, the Reddit thread has been inundated with angry Genshin players dissatisfied with what many believe to be meager offers. The post had almost 9000 upvotes at the time of writing, with other gamers expressing their disappointment with the lackluster prizes.

Intertwined Fate is a type of in-game money that players may use to purchase weapons and characters from banners. Many who use Intertwined Fates will have the chance to obtain 5-star characters or weapons, but the freebies aren’t the anniversary content that players had hoped for.

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According to gamers replying to the Reddit thread, the first-anniversary award isn’t as remarkable as past Genshin Impact events like the Lantern Rite, which included rare goods like the Crown of Insight.

While some fans may be disappointed with the anniversary prizes, gamers can expect more benefits and bonuses when Genshin Impact version 2.1 is released next month. The update is set to launch on September 1st, and fresh information has revealed that players will be able to obtain 24 free pulls as part of the Floating World Under the Moonlight event, which will award 10 Intertwined Fate and 2270 Primogems. From the same day, players on PlayStation 4 and 5 will be able to add Horizon Zero Dawn’s Aloy to the game, with Aloy arriving for free in Genshin Impact.

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