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When is the next CS:GO Major?

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After an explosive fourth Major title win for Denmark’s Astralis in September 2019, CS:GO fans have been waiting and wondering when the next Major will be. They usually wouldn’t have to wait long, but due to Valve’s newly adopted schedule, along with complications with the COVID-19 pandemic, the next Major won’t be until later this year. The next Major tournament was meant to take place in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil in May 2020 but was postponed and later canceled. “We’re not going to ask players and fans to risk their

The State of Esports in Argentina

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Esports is gaining traction in Argentina, with sponsorships and partnerships on the books in the country with global brands such as Logitech, which sponsors the 9z Team, and Cooler Master, which sponsors San Lorenzo Esports (CASLA Esports).  Due to language, culture, population, and even the current level of investments in South America, the continent’s market is often divided between “Brazil” and “Latin America” to differentiate between the two very different communities. Argentina, then, is part of the Spanish-speaking block with countries such as Chile, Peru, and Colombia. This does not

PSA: Madden NFL 21’s Deluxe And MVP Editions Are Out Now

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Madden NFL 21 is now one step closer to its official release date, and the game is expanding to more users. Following the launch of a 10-hour trial on EA Play, the professional football game's Deluxe ($80 USD) and MVP ($100 USD) editions are now available. The key distinction here is that there are no time limits for the Deluxe and MVP editions, so you can play as much as you want. The Deluxe and MVP editions are available across PS4, Xbox One, and PC, and you can buy them

Metal Gear Solid Movie Director Gives An Update On The Film

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A movie based on Hideo Kojima's Metal Gear Solid video game franchise is in the works, with Kong: Skull Island director Jordan Vogt-Roberts attached to direct it. Vogt-Roberts has now given an update on the project, but unfortunately for fans, it doesn't sound like it's happening anytime soon.In an appearance on Star Wars writer Gary Whitta's Animal Talking show, Vogt-Roberts said a script is finished, but he has yet to be given the greenlight from a studio to actually make it. He shared that he wants to do it at

Mobile developer Tru Luv enlists investors to help build a more inclusive alternative to gaming

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Developer and programmer Brie Code has worked at the peak of the video game industry – she was responsible for many of the AI systems that powered non-player character (NPC) behavior in the extremely popular Assassin’s Creed series created by Ubisoft. It’s obvious that gaming isn’t for everyone, but Code became more and more interested in why that maxim seemed to play out along predictable gender lines, leading her ultimately to develop and launch #SelfCare through her own independent development studio TRU LUV. #SelfCare went on to win accolades including

Anthony Mackie Talks About Falcon And The Winter Soldier TV Show, Says It’s Like A 6-Hour Movie

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MCU actor Anthony Mackie has shared a little more insight on the upcoming Marvel TV show The Falcon and the Winter Soldier. Speaking to Variety, Mackie said the show--which reportedly carries a $150 million budget--is being filmed like a movie."We're shooting it exactly like a movie," he said. "Everybody who had worked on TV before was like, 'I've never worked on a TV show like this.' The way in which we were shooting, it feels exactly like we were shooting the movie cut up into the show. So instead of

Hamilton On Disney Plus Gets First Trailer, And It Looks Great

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The acclaimed Lin-Manuel Miranda stage play Hamilton is coming to Disney+ on July 3, and the the first trailer has now arrived. The trailer provides a first look at Miranda as Alexander Hamilton and the rest of the cast, and it also confirms a PG-13 rating which is notable.Hamilton the stage play features multiple instances of the word f**k, which would require it to be rated R. However, the trailer shows a PG-13 rating, which presumably means some--or all--of the F-bombs have been edited out. Miranda previously alluded to this."If

The Last Of Us 2 Breaks Sales Records In The UK

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The Last of Us Part II has broken sales records in the UK. The PlayStation 4-exclusive is now the UK's top-selling title of all time over its first week in terms of boxed sales alone.The game beat out another Naughty Dog exclusive--2016's Uncharted 4: A Thief's End--by 1 percent to claim the record, according to sales charts obtained by GI.biz.The charts cover physical game sales exclusively, so this only captures one element of The Last of Us Part II's launch results. Digital game sales have been growing over the years

Why Sony Is Releasing A PS5 Without A Disc Drive

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Sony is releasing two PlayStation 5 consoles this year. One has a disc drive and the other doesn't. In a new interview with GameSpot sister site CNET, PlayStation boss Jim Ryan explained why Sony is releasing the disc-free console. He explained that it's a reflection of what many consumers want these days. Basically, people are consuming more and more digital content as opposed to physical media, and Sony is releasing a new PlayStation console for those who align more with this vision for the future. "We're just acknowledging here that