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The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword HD – 10 Things You Need to Know

Even a franchise as beloved and consistent as The Legend of Zelda can have blips, and though there haven’t been many of those, the 2011 Wii title Skyward Sword is often looked at somewhat of a black sheep. It’s a game with a lot of merits, and sure, it has its own fans, but Skyward Sword and the reaction to it was what prompted to pivot as hard as they did with Breath of the Wild. Now the series is firmly back on track though, and a new game is in the works as well- but before we

DarkZero completes R6 roster by signing Panbazou

Like many other NAL teams, DarkZero is continuing its hard pivot into young talent by signing Panbazou, the Rainbow Six Siege team announced today. DarkZero had a chance to pick up an old veteran, though. Multiple sources confirmed to Dot Esports that as late as June 2, DarkZero was considering picking up Nathan “nvK” Valenti as well as Panbazou. Panbazou recently played for NACL team LiViD, which exited the Rainbow Six Siege scene yesterday. Panbazou marks DarkZero’s second pivot into younger players in 2021. The organization signed NAL rookie of

TFT Patch 11.11 Coven Assassin Guide

League of Legendscourtesy of Riot GamesThe Assassin Coven composition in Teamfight Tactics is one of the strongest deck in Patch 11.11 with LeBlanc and Volibear as carry.Patch 11.11 went live on Thursday. Various changes in meta has been made through the patch including the massive buffs for Dawnbringers and changes to shadow items. There has been a buff for Morgana, and no Assassin or Revenant champion has been nerfed. Patch 11.11 goes live tomorrow! Scope out the changes early and plan your new OP comp!➡️Details here: https://t.co/st6lPyTr5j pic.twitter.com/6Zm8pkk4DB— Teamfight Tactics

New Rainbow Six Siege season North Star will fundamentally change competitive play

North Star is bringing changes to how Rainbow Six Siege functions, the same as every season before it and every season that will come after it. The changes implemented in this season, however, will have significant ramifications for professional play. Being able to access gadgets after death, the massive nerfs to Melusi, Maestro, and Mira, combined with the inability to hide in client-sided bodies are going to mean massive changes to the competitive meta. Operators that weren’t viable to bring can now theoretically be brought. The power of information has

Pockygom wins NA TFT Challenger Series, first to qualify for Mid-Set Finale

The first of four Teamfight Tactics Challenger Series to take place in the North American region has ended with a surprising victor. Pockygom, a lesser-known name in the North American TFT scene, dominated the two-day event, finishing above TSM’s Kiyoon by six points. With this win, Pockygom has secured a spot in the Mid-Set Finale that will directly qualify four players to the Regional Finals. Image via GiantSlayerTFT Pockygom was up and down in the first few lobbies but won back-to-back games to take home the victory. Playing a mix

From Chiptunes to Cinema: The Evolution of Video Game Music

Top GamesHalo Infinite: Masterchief | Courtesy of 343 StudiosDuring the 64-year history of video games, we’ve watched soundtracks evolve from small infectious ditties to full cinematic scores. It’s gotten to the point now that the music of some of our favorite games is critiqued almost as heavily as the gameplay. A great example of this is Journey, a game that rose from a humble indie to a legend that survived through multiple generations. The Journey soundtrack music was such a hit sensation that it became the first sole video game

Gamescom 2021 goes entirely digital

Despite initial plans to run as a hybrid online, on-site event, gamescom 2021 will now be held exclusively online.  The German Games Industry Association made this decision following “extensive discussions” with its gamescom partners and exhibitors. The event will now pivot to being a digital event available free of charge in August for all fans.  “Even though the hybrid concept was very well received by the partners, we had to recognize that gamescom still comes too early for many companies in the industry due to the required planning reliability,” said

Will Resident Evil 8 Have VR?

Top GamesWill Resident Evil 8 have VR?With the advent of VR becoming a bigger deal every year, many players have been starving for more fully-fledged gaming experiences in the medium of virtual reality.Valve made a huge splash pioneering the world of VR gaming with their release of Half-Life: Alyx back in the Fall of 2019. Alyx allowed players to experience a complete video gaming experience as you would on any platform, although it was very special to have a high-quality experience on VR.This opens up the possibility for other studios

The biggest and best Hearthstone streamers on Twitch

While Hearthstone viewership has dwindled over the past couple of years, it remains a popular game with a lot of active streamers and tournaments on a constant basis. That popularity has been driven, arguably, more by the personalities streamers than the game itself. No matter what time of day you are online, you can find an entertaining and educational streamer–who you might not know, but will come to love–broadcasting to thousands. Here are five of the biggest and best English-speaking Hearthstone streamers to watch on Twitch. Thijs As one of

Returnal Developer Thanks Sony for Support “in an Age When Publishers Are Taking Less Creative Risks”

“We are forever grateful for having this opportunity,” says Housemarque co-founder Ilari Kuittinen. As a developer, indie studio Housemarque has certainly seen its fair share of ups and downs. Arcade shooters like Resogun and Nex Machina have enjoyed great critical succes, but haven’t sold terribly well, and that incongruity led to the developer being forced to rethink its strategy not that long ago. Infamously, Housemarque declared that arcade games are dead, and that in order to be financial successfully, they’re going to pivot away to something with more mass market appeal- following which they