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Bringing Brazil to the Major: How 21 players fought their way to the biggest stage

The PGL Stockholm Major will have the most Brazilian representatives in Major history. At 21 players, this is 6 more than at StarLadder Berlin, the tournament which previously featured the most Brazilian players. When it comes to the top 16 stage, Stockholm has not yet passed the highest number of participants, but considering only half of those teams have been decided and we are already over halfway there, the odds are that this Major will see the most Brazilian attendees any way you slice it. But how did Brazil get

NetEase Games Acquires Goichi Suda Studio Grasshopper Manufacture

Top GamesNetEase Games has acquired the studio behind the No More Heroes series. / Photo courtesy of Grasshopper Manufacture/NetEase GamesChinese conglomerate NetEase Games has acquired development studio Grasshopper Manufacture, the company announced Friday. Grasshopper Manufacture is best known for the games it's made with founder Goichi "SUDA51" Suda, including Killer 7, Lollipop Chainsaw and No More Heroes.This is the second time Grasshopper has been acquired. Suda founded the studio in 1998, and it remained independent until Japanese publisher GungHo Online Entertainment acquired it in 2013. GungHo Online's stake in the

Ash’s Lore in Apex Legends: What We Know So Far

Apex LegendsImage courtesy of Respawn EntertainmentNew playable Legend, Ash, is about to enter Apex Legends. Here's everything we know about her lore so far. Apex Legends Season 11 is just around the corner. Set to begin at the start of November, this new season will be titled "Escape." A new Legend, Ash, will be added in the upcoming season, and she's been generating a fair amount of buzz within the community. Originally appearing as a boss in the 2016 Titanfall 2, Ash has certainly been through the worst of it

Advance Wars 1+2: Re-Boot Camp Delayed to Spring 2022

Top GamesAdvance Wars 1+2: Re-Boot Camp will miss its initial December release date. / Photo courtesy of NintendoAdvance Wars 1+2: Re-Boot Camp has been delayed to spring 2022, Nintendo announced Friday."Hello, troops!" Nintendo of America tweeted. "#AdvanceWars 1+2: Re-Boot Camp, which was set to launch on 12/3, will now release for #NintendoSwitch in spring 2022.Hello, troops! #AdvanceWars 1+2: Re-Boot Camp, which was set to launch on 12/3, will now release for #NintendoSwitch in spring 2022. The game just needs a little more time for fine tuning. You'll be battling with

The final guard: Five legacy Major players left standing

Seven years of CS:GO Majors. Fifteen events in history where players have fought fervently to crown themselves as champions of the biggest tournament in the circuit, to reach glory and eternally etch their names in the history books of Counter-Strike. And only six players are left with the honor of having played at every single one. Heading into PGL Major Stockholm, now-retired and former NAVI in-game leader Danylo "⁠Zeus⁠" Teslenko is about to fall off that already short list of legacy players, leaving us with just five names who will

Is The Forgotten City Coming to Xbox Game Pass?

Top GamesImage courtesy of Modern StorytellerIs the acclaimed mystery RPG, The Forgotten City, coming to Xbox Game Pass?The Forgotten City began its life as a Skyrim mod, initially releasing back in 2016. Since then, the game has gone on to receive a full release in July 2021, making its way to PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, and Windows PCs. A cloud version was also released for the Nintendo Switch.The game has been updated and expanded since its 2016 beginnings, switching the setting of Dwemer ruins to

Astralis at the Stockholm Major: Last hurrah, or new dynasty?

Astralis are the most successful organisation in the history of Counter-Strike. That is undeniable; the litany of tournament wins, the months upon months spent at the very top of the world rankings, the Majors to their name. Four Majors to be precise, the last three they have won on the bounce. At this point, with two years having passed since the last, it is almost difficult to remember anyone but Astralis winning a major; indeed, many newer fans of the game watching now will have never experienced anyone other than

Far Cry 6 Helicopter Locations: Where to Grab Helicopters

Top GamesNot every Far Cry 6 helicopter has a weapon attached, but those that do provide incredible firepower. / Photo courtesy of UbisoftFar Cry 6 features several locations at which players can hop in the cockpit of a helicopter, but be warned: Often these helicopter landing spots are controlled by enemies, so you may find yourself fighting through some of Antón Castillo's henchmen before you can fly free. Here's where you can find helicopters in Far Cry 6.[embedded content]The 1952 Kaumbat R-25 is described in-game as a "Commercial version of

Best Cards for Nightmare Difficulty in Back 4 Blood

Top GamesImage courtesy of Turtle Rock StudiosBack 4 Blood's Nightmare difficulty is no joke. Here are the best cards to use in order to stand a chance. Players who fancy themselves a challenge might be tempted to dive into Back 4 Blood's Nightmare mode. Test it out a few times and you'll quickly realize that this mode does not hold its punches. There are a number of tactics you can emply, though, to maximize your chance of survival. Memorizing layouts, good communication (if you're playing with friends), and careful attachment