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The best MTG Innistrad: Crimson Vow day 1 previews

The first batch of Innistrad: Crimson Vow spoilers showed off the set’s new mechanics and tribal-focused card pool with strong Angels and Vampires support. Crimson Vow is the final set of the year that releases on Magic Arena and Magic Online on Nov. 11 followed by a full tabletop release on Nov. 19. From the return of beloved characters to experimental new mechanics, here are the best spoilers from day one of Crimson Vow previews. Thalia, Guardian of Thraben Wizards of the Coast started the spoiler season off with a

Rise defeat Cloud9 Blue in VCT Last Chance Qualifier, move on to upper final

In the VALORANT Champions Tour Last Chance Qualifier, Rise has continued their winning streak by defeating Cloud9 Blue in the upper semifinals. Despite a disconnection that caused the map to be paused during overtime in the first map and an intense three-game series, Rise has come out on top and proved they are no longer the underdogs. The first game of the Series on Breeze was one of the tournament’s most hectic and intense matches. The first half made it look like C9 Blue was in control, finishing with a

Hearthstone Patch 21.6, Deadmines mini-set arriving on Nov. 2

Hearthstone’s Patch 21.6 is a large-scale update for all of its game modes and is arriving Nov. 2. The main appeal of this patch is the upcoming mini-set for the United in Stormwind expansion, which is themed after the Deadmines in Westfall. Similar to previous mini-sets, this one will be available for either $14.99 or 2,000 gold. Players unable to buy the mini-set through this method can find these cards in their United in Stormwind packs. The Deadmines mini-set will release Nov. 2, and players can expect four legendary cards,

Is Five Nights at Freddy’s: Security Breach Coming to PC?

Top GamesWe've answered whether or not Five Nights at Freddy's: Security Breach is coming to PC. / Scott Cawthon, Steel Wool StudiosWe've answered whether or not Five Nights at Freddy's: Security Breach is coming to PC. Players have been waiting for the next installation in the flagship thriller franchise, Five Nights at Freddy's. It originally launched on PC, becoming something of a cult classic within the jump-scare genre, and inspiring a series of sequels and spin-offs under the same developer: Scott Cawthon This time, however, the game has been picked

Astralis eliminate paiN; need one more win for Legends Stage

Astralis are able to stay alive for at least another day in Sweden with their 2-0 victory over paiN. The Danes will move into the fifth round of the Swiss stage tomorrow where a win would see them recover from a terrible 0-2 start and complete the reverse sweep, advancing to the top 16. However, they will have to overcome a tougher opponent than paiN or GODSENT to pull off that feat, with BIG and Spirit their possible opponents. The final Brazilian representatives in the Challengers stage paiN had a

Respawn Entertainment Left Ash’s Pet Rat Unnamed On Purpose

Apex LegendsThe rat in question. / Photo courtesy of Respawn Entertainment/EAApex Legends' next playable character, Ash, is a deadly and frightening simulacrum not so different from the already released Revenant, but Respawn Entertainment wanted to give the new character a little more humanity. To do so, they gave her a pet rat — but opted not to name it.All the cute sidekicks Respawn has previously added to the game have had names, but Moy Parra, lead animator on Apex Legends, explained the team's consistency of approach meant it made more

Dycha shines, ENCE beat BIG to qualify for Legends Stage at PGL Stockholm Major

ENCE have become the fifth team to qualify for the second stage of this year’s CS:GO Major. The European squad took down BIG today in a lengthy, three-map thriller. ENCE came into the PGL Stockholm Major hot after finishing second at IEM Fall 2021: Europe and qualifying for IEM Winter this month. Thus, many pundits expected them to swiftly go through the Challengers Stage of the event. After today’s victory against BIG, the European side have reached that goal. But it wasn’t as easy as some thought it’d be since

Movistar Riders survive TYLOO to keep Major dream alive

Movistar Riders and TYLOO went into their first elimination match in Stockholm with a veto that included some of the Chinese squad's strongest maps, but in the end it was the Spaniards who were able to scrape by on both Inferno and Vertigo despite not being competitive on Mirage. The Spaniards will likely face Heroic in their final Challengers Stage map, if favorites MOUZ and Astralis win their matches, although if upsets occur Movistar Riders could find themselves paired up with Leonid "⁠chopper⁠" Vishnyakov and his Spirit teammates. mopoz and

Activision CEO Bobby Kotick has asked to receive minimum $62,500 salary until diversity goals are achieved

In a letter to Activision Blizzard employees and shared on the company’s investor relations page, CEO Bobby Kotick said he’s asked the board of directors to reduce his pay to the “lowest amount California law will allow,” which is $62,500 for salaried employees. The Oct. 28 letter describes the goals and milestones that Kotick hopes Activision Blizzard can achieve over the next few years. Kotick said his compensation will stay reduced until the board determines that the company has achieved those goals. He said this is to “ensure that every

paiN outlast Sharks; march on in Stockholm

In an all-Brazilian matchup between two teams tied with an 0-2 record, paiN came out on top after a long and messy BO3 series. Sharks edged out their pick Vertigo after a second-half comeback and overtime, while paiN did the same on Ancient where their opponents failed to capitalize on a 15-9 advantage. On the decider, Nuke, paiN looked miles ahead and swept their countrymen to stay alive in Stockholm. paiN lost their two previous games at the event in close fashion, going down to 16-14 against both Virtus.pro and