Jesse "JerAx" Vainikka is the most famous Finnish professional Dota 2 player. This is his story.
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When Anime and Games Collide!
Friday, March 31, 2017
Thursday, March 30, 2017
Here comes the April 2017 FREE GAMES!
April 2017 Free Games for PlayStation Plus
ASIA Full lineup: This month's free games include:
Drawn To Death
Life is Strange Complete Season
10 SECOND NINJA X
Lumo
UNDER NIGHT IN-BIRTH Exe:Late
Earth Defense Force 4
US Full lineup:
Drawn To Death, PS4
Lovers in a Dangerous Spacetime, PS4
Invizimals: the Lost Kingdom, PS3
Alien Rage – Extended Edition, PS3
10 Second Ninja, PS Vita (crossbuy with PS4)
Curses ‘n Chaos, PS Vita (crossbuy on PS4)
EU Full lineup:
Drawn to Death (PS4)
Lovers in a Dangerous Spacetime (PS4)
10 Second Ninja X (PS Vita, Cross Buy with PS4)
Curses ‘n Chaos (PS Vita, Cross Buy with PS4)
Invizimals: The Lost Kingdom (PS3)
Alien Rage (PS3)
Persona 5 Initial Reviews are Out!
OH MAN! PERSONA 5 Initial Reviews are Out! Persona is back, JRPG at its finest. This YEAR keeps on getting better for PlayStation and Games in general. Its a Great year to be a gamer.
ARE YOU HYPED?! HOW'S YOUR BACKLOG NOW.. :O
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| STYLISH! [metacritic] |
ARE YOU HYPED?! HOW'S YOUR BACKLOG NOW.. :O
Wednesday, March 29, 2017
Nutshot oh shit
Sniper Elite 4 Nutshot 🌰 pic.twitter.com/RiRpF5eXWK
— GameSpot (@gamespot) March 29, 2017
The International Dota 2 Championship returns to Seattle’s KeyArena
GET READY FOR #TI7 !
The International Dota 2 Championship returns to Seattle’s KeyArena from Monday, August 7th through Saturday, August 12th, once again gathering the world’s top Dota teams together to vie for the Aegis of Champions.
Tickets will go on sale Tuesday, April 4th at 10:00 AM and 10:00 PM PDT, with two ticket types available. The Midweek ticket—available for $100—will grant attendance to the first four days of the event, August 7th – 10th. The Finals ticket—available for $200—will grant access to the last two days, August 11th and 12th.
Fans with only the Midweek ticket are welcome to watch the final two days from a free outdoor viewing area on the KeyArena grounds.
Check out the Ticketing FAQ here for more information.
Tickets will be available via Ticketmaster.com. We recommend that you prepare your Ticketmaster account and log in before tickets go on sale to help ensure a smooth purchasing experience. If you are unsure when tickets will go on sale in your time zone, please use this time zone converter.
[Dota2 Official Website]
The International Qualifiers will be held after completion of The Kiev Major.
Aspiring challengers will battle through the
Open Qualifiers June 22nd – 25th, and the
Regional Qualifiers will then follow on June 26th – 29th to determine the final contenders.
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| The Aegis of Champions |
The International Dota 2 Championship returns to Seattle’s KeyArena from Monday, August 7th through Saturday, August 12th, once again gathering the world’s top Dota teams together to vie for the Aegis of Champions.
Tickets will go on sale Tuesday, April 4th at 10:00 AM and 10:00 PM PDT, with two ticket types available. The Midweek ticket—available for $100—will grant attendance to the first four days of the event, August 7th – 10th. The Finals ticket—available for $200—will grant access to the last two days, August 11th and 12th.
Fans with only the Midweek ticket are welcome to watch the final two days from a free outdoor viewing area on the KeyArena grounds.
Check out the Ticketing FAQ here for more information.
Tickets will be available via Ticketmaster.com. We recommend that you prepare your Ticketmaster account and log in before tickets go on sale to help ensure a smooth purchasing experience. If you are unsure when tickets will go on sale in your time zone, please use this time zone converter.
[Dota2 Official Website]
The International Qualifiers will be held after completion of The Kiev Major.
Aspiring challengers will battle through the
Open Qualifiers June 22nd – 25th, and the
Regional Qualifiers will then follow on June 26th – 29th to determine the final contenders.
Tuesday, March 28, 2017
Valkyria Revolution Collector's Edition
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Attention, soldiers! Prepare for battle in the coming months, because Valkyria Revolution is launching in the Americas on June 27 for PS4 and PS Vita! Our previous PS.Blog post covered how the game is quite literally a revolution from previous Valkyria games, but let me give you a brief refresher before you charge once more unto the breach.
First things first: Valkyria Revolution is not a sequel to the Valkyria Chronicles series. “Spinoff” would be the right word. It takes place in a whole different timeline, continent, and universe than its predecessors, but familiar elements — such as the precious mineral ragnite and the legendary beings known as the Valkyria — make a return.
Monday, March 27, 2017
FINAL FANTASY XV: March HYPE Update Trailer
Check out the newest update with enhancements to the Chapter 13 story experience! Also, experience the world of Eos from a brand new perspective in the game’s first character-focused DLC, Episode Gladiolus!
FINAL FANTASY XV: March Update Trailer
FINAL FANTASY XV: March Update Trailer
Evolution Complete - Classic Starcraft REMASTERED
Enjoy a modern take on the original StarCraft experience in StarCraft: Remastered. [Starcraft]
Enjoy a modern take on the original StarCraft experience in StarCraft: Remastered. https://t.co/w70RDcqCZr pic.twitter.com/111HVEHreA— StarCraft (@StarCraft) March 26, 2017
Friday, March 24, 2017
Persona 5 Premium Edition Unboxing
Official Persona 5 “Take Your Heart” Premium Edition Unboxing
Persona 5 is a game about the internal and external conflicts of a group of troubled youth who live dual lives. They have the typically ordinary day-to-day of a Tokyo high-schooler – attending class, after school activities and part-time jobs. But they also undertake fantastical adventures by using otherworldly powers to enter the hearts of people. Their power comes from the Persona, the Jungian concept of the “self;” the game’s heroes realize that society forces people to wear masks to protect their inner vulnerabilities, and by literally ripping off their protective mask and confronting their inner selves do the heroes awaken their inner power, and use it to strive to help those in need. Ultimately, the group of Phantom Thieves seeks to change their day-to-day world to match their perception and see through the masks modern-day society wears. [AtlusUSA]
Thursday, March 23, 2017
Wednesday, March 22, 2017
Toukiden 2 Is Available Now!
Toukiden 2 is available today! For PS4, PS Vita & PC Steam.
http://bit.ly/2nPijZN (PS4)
http://bit.ly/2nxVbSu (PS Vita)
http://bit.ly/2naqd1y (PC)
In Toukiden 2, players will assume the mantle of a mysterious Slayer who has awakened after a ten-year slumber to a world shrouded in darkness. Players’ battle skills and strategic acumen will be put to the ultimate test as they strive to save humankind in a vast and dangerous land known as the Otherworld, a tattered landscape divided into six distinct Ages which each represent an era of Japanese history. Repel the soul-devouring Oni alongside Slayers from around the world in the game’s rich online environment, complete with cross-platform play for PlayStation®4 and PlayStation®Vita players.
Alongside a fresh and captivating narrative, the addition of Western lore-inspired Oni adds intriguing new adversaries to the Toukiden series. To combat these new looming threats, two series-first weapon types make their debut in Toukiden 2: the sword and shield, a combination offering a solid blend of offense and defense, and the chain whip, which allows for fast-paced maneuvers that can quickly tear apart Oni flesh. Each armament can be used for light and heavy attacks alike, and each offers special abilities that can be combined with a versatile, world-bending tool known as the Demon Hand to balance the scales of power when battling Oni.
Defeating Oni will free souls of fallen heroes known as Mitama, who are based on Japanese historical figures and can be utilized to power-up your character, weapons, armor and the Demon Hand. New to the Toukiden series, the element of Control is also empowered by Mitama, which specializes in summoning Oni to fight for the player! [koei tecmo]
#BreathoftheWild Speedrun in 47 minutes! Insane!
Breath of the Wild Any% Speedrun in 47:59 (WR) by sva161620
Tuesday, March 21, 2017
Dread Behemoth #FFXV Timed Quest
Head on over to Longwythe Peak to face the Dread Behemoth before it disappears tomorrow!
Breath of the Wild has Airships!
Zelda Breath of the Wild - How to Build An Airship and Fly to Ganon. This video shows you a way how you can reach Ganon with a little bit creativity. [Bearedbear]
Sunday, March 19, 2017
The Best Japanese Anime Movie in 2016 is coming to the West
Your Name. Kimi no nawa
Your Name. (Japanese: 君の名は。 Hepburn: Kimi no Na wa.?) is a 2016 Japanese anime film written and directed by Makoto Shinkai. Based on his novel of the same name published a month before the film's premiere, Your Name tells the story of a high school girl in rural Japan and a high school boy in Tokyo who swap bodies. Your Name was animated by CoMix Wave Films, and distributed by Toho. It premiered at the Anime Expo 2016 convention in Los Angeles, California on July 3, 2016, and in Japan on August 26, 2016. It received critical acclaim for its animation and emotional impact, and was also a major commercial success, becoming the fourth highest-grossing film of all time in Japan and the highest-grossing anime film worldwide, with a total gross of more than US$328 million.[wikipedia]
Your Name. (Japanese: 君の名は。 Hepburn: Kimi no Na wa.?) is a 2016 Japanese anime film written and directed by Makoto Shinkai. Based on his novel of the same name published a month before the film's premiere, Your Name tells the story of a high school girl in rural Japan and a high school boy in Tokyo who swap bodies. Your Name was animated by CoMix Wave Films, and distributed by Toho. It premiered at the Anime Expo 2016 convention in Los Angeles, California on July 3, 2016, and in Japan on August 26, 2016. It received critical acclaim for its animation and emotional impact, and was also a major commercial success, becoming the fourth highest-grossing film of all time in Japan and the highest-grossing anime film worldwide, with a total gross of more than US$328 million.[wikipedia]
Saturday, March 18, 2017
Friday, March 17, 2017
Rupee Farming Breath of the Wild
Legend of Zelda : Breath of the Wild
Released: March 3, 2017
Are you running low on rupees? Check out RWhiteGoose rupee farming method! :D
Released: March 3, 2017
Are you running low on rupees? Check out RWhiteGoose rupee farming method! :D
Wednesday, March 15, 2017
Cosplay Competition at The International 2017
Announcing the Cosplay Competition at The International, featuring a $15,000 prize pool up for grabs during the Main Event of the year’s premier Dota 2 tournament.
We invite all dedicated cosplayers to craft their best Dota-themed costumes and make the journey to Seattle in August for the Main Event of The International. Contestants do not need to be event ticket holders—all cosplayers who register to participate will be admitted to a Prejudging Phase near the event venue. The Performance Finals will then take place on the Main Event stage to determine who will walk away with the winner’s share of the cash prize.
Regardless of placement in the competition, all registered cosplayers who meet entry requirements will also receive this year’s Dota 2 Cosplay Crest upon appearing in cosplay during the Prejudging Phase of the competition.
As with last year, the 2017 Cosplay Competition will be administered by PGL. Please visit PGL’s sign-up page to register for more information. [Dota2]
Tuesday, March 14, 2017
How the Switch came to be
Nintendo shares its vision behind the company's latest console. IGN talks to Shinya Takahashi and Yoshiaki Koizumi. [IGN]
Monday, March 13, 2017
Episode Gladiolus Final Fantasy XV DLC
The Trial of Gilgamesh
Check out the official Episode Gladiolus PAX Trailer shown at the FINAL FANTASY XV panel discussion at PAX East 2017.
Take control of Gladiolus for the first time ever as he sets out on a path to become stronger in the first #FFXV character DLC Episode! Last day at #PAXEast? Episode Gladiolus demo is playable before its release on March 28, 2017! [FFXV]
Saturday, March 11, 2017
#FFXII #ZodiacAge Collector's Edition ready
FINAL FANTASY® XII THE ZODIAC AGE game [SquareEnix Store]
Exclusive Judge Magisters Mini Bust Set, featuring busts of Judges Bergan, Drace, Gabranth, Ghis, and Zargabaath (Exclusive to Collector's Edition. Will not be sold separately.)
Soundtrack featuring music from famed composer Hitoshi Sakimoto
Steelbook featuring art exclusive art to the Collector’s Edition
Set of Six Art Cards, featuring Vaan, Ashe, Basch, Fran & Balthier, Penelo and World of Ivalice
Digital code to unlock the original soundtrack background music option in-game
Release Date: July 11th, 2017
Friday, March 10, 2017
Hunter XX Hunter Monster Hunter Collaboration
Capcom revealed a dream “Hunter” collaboration in this week’s issue of Jump magazine with a tag-team of Monster Hunter XX on 3DS with the popular manga and anime series, Hunter x Hunter. [Thanks, @take_TfFf.]
The collaboration brings Gon in “that form” with a new set of Gon Armor parts to collect. It consists of the “Gon Head” (head part), “Gon Suit” (body part), “Gon Arm” (arm part), and “Gon Leg” (leg part).
Read more at http://www.siliconera.com/2017/03/09/monster-hunter-xx-meets-hunter-x-hunter-new-collaboration/#5RaDgQuPiYKgvl3C.99 [Siliconera]
#KievMajor Main Qualifiers #Dota2
The Kiev Major is the second Major of the 2016-2017 season. The main event takes place at the National Palace of Arts in Kiev, Ukraine from April 27th to 30th.
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Main Qualifiers Results
Playoffs Results
[Liquipedia]
RPG KING! #FF30TH Timeless Legacy
FINAL FANTASY 30TH ANNIVERSARY – Timeless Legacy Trailer
[SquareEnix NA]Thursday, March 9, 2017
MOONDUCK HUB for #KievMajor #Dota2
MOONDUCK HUB! HYPE BOYS!
You can find them at Starting March 9th on https://www.twitch.tv/moonducktv
[moonduck]
Youtuber fixes #NintendoSwitch failed left joycon
Did you get your Nintendo Switch recently? Are you experiencing the "lag" from the left joycon? Well, you can fix it yourself :D
Video here care of Spawn Wave
Video here care of Spawn Wave
The Ringed City really soon #DarkSouls3
The second DLC of Dark Souls III will be available on March 28th! Discover exclusive screenshots and artworks of this upcoming adventure!
WARNING: contains spoilers about The Ringed City.
WARNING: contains spoilers about The Ringed City.
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| A Dragon that breathes fire. As it sinks into the darkness, black crystals that appear on its body fly into the air. At last, the dragon may be consumed by the darkness… [DS3 FB] |
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| A Ringed Knight, who is one of the old knights. The withered sword, which was sealed by the Gods in the past, seems to have regained its past appearance. |
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#TheRingedCity Trailer - Second DLC
Codename Sasuke #PS4 4.50
Our next major system software update for PS4, version 4.50 (codenamed Sasuke), rolls out tomorrow. We’ve already shared some of the key features last month, like external HDD support and custom wallpapers, but that wasn’t all this update has to offer. Here’s a look at some additional features heading to your system soon. [John Koller Vice President, PlayStation Brand Marketing, SIEA]
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| 4.50 aka External Storage |
Oh theres other features but who cares about that? time to download all your PS Plus games on your 10TB external hdd heh :D
Wednesday, March 8, 2017
Chrono Trigger Medley
These are some really awesome Chrono Trigger medley. Could listen to this the whole day :D
[Chrono Trigger Medley - Performed by Tetrimino]
[Chrono Trigger Medley - Performed by Tetrimino]
Tuesday, March 7, 2017
Sheikah symbols completed just a few days in
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The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild is out now on Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Wii U
The Phantom Thieves Persona 5
Persona 5 is a game about the internal and external conflicts of a group of troubled youth who live dual lives. They have the typically ordinary day-to-day of a Tokyo high-schooler – attending class, after school activities and part-time jobs. But they also undertake fantastical adventures by using otherworldly powers to enter the hearts of people. Their power comes from the Persona, the Jungian concept of the “self;” the game’s heroes realize that society forces people to wear masks to protect their inner vulnerabilities, and by literally ripping off their protective mask and confronting their inner selves do the heroes awaken their inner power, and use it to strive to help those in need. Ultimately, the group of Phantom Thieves seeks to change their day-to-day world to match their perception and see through the masks modern-day society wears. [Atlus]
Release Date: April 4, 2017 (Americas, Europe)
Nier Automata Review Round up
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#NierAutomata initial reviews are in, this are really good numbers. Looking forward to playing this. Trailer below;
Monday, March 6, 2017
#NierAutomata Easy Platinum?
After beating the game three times, a secret shop can be accessed that sells trophies in exchange for in-game currency. Real-world money cannot be spent in this store, only currency earned within the game--the same currency used to purchase weapons and other items. This means players are sacrificing possible progression for the sake of skipping hard-to-unlock trophies. Having said that, the prices on the trophies don't look unapproachably expensive, compared to the rate that currency is accrued in the game. [GameSpot]
Friday, March 3, 2017
The original Nier has become a cult classic
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Hello, I’m Yoko Taro. I’m the director for a game called Nier: Automata that launches March 7 on PS4.
The reason why I’m writing here today is because I received a question from the PlayStation.Blog team:
“The original Nier has become a cult classic, but what does it mean to you, and what were your goals for the sequel?”
But… it’s hard to answer because I didn’t have a noble vision for it. Rather, it was more like a force of habit.
When I created Nier, it was getting harder to create games within the business structure of the company that I was working for at that time, and I thought to myself “This is so tiresome, maybe I’ll just leave the company.” The concept document that I wrote at that time, thinking that it would be my last, was the prototype for Nier.
After many twists and turns, the previous Nier became a title that I like, although it did not sell too well and I did end up leaving my previous company.
However, fans of the previous title have continued to support it for a long time after that. This reached the producer’s ears, which led to the start of the Nier: Automata project… this is the sequence of events leading up to our release of this game.
more at us blog
OH ITS ALSO coming to PC on 17th March, 2017. Pre-purchase details to come tomorrow!
A Challenger Once Again
Director Hajime Tabata speaks about Final Fantasy XV at GDC 2017 from a developer's standpoint. This video was shown when discussing what 'Final Fantasy XV' set out to achieve, and the multi-faceted approach that was taken. It also covered what the development team has set their sights on moving forward. - SE GDC 2017
The #KievMajor Invites are coming
The #KievMajor Invites are coming soon™ and Valve announced on their website some details:
The next Dota 2 Major Championship is just over the horizon, and we are pleased to announce which teams will be invited to Kiev in April for a chance to claim the Mystic Staff trophy and stand triumphant in the vanguard of Dota’s elite.
Eight teams have earned direct invites to The Kiev Major, and starting at 7AM PST, these top squads will be revealed one at a time every five minutes inside the Battle Pass Compendium. Head over to the Compendium section for the countdown timer.
The final eight teams will be determined in the crucible of the Qualifiers. While China and SEA each retain two Qualifier slots as in the past, the European Qualifiers have been split into EU and CIS Qualifiers, and the Americas Qualifiers have similarly changed to NA and SA Qualifiers, with one tournament spot up for grabs in each eligible region.
Open Qualifiers for The Kiev Major will be held on March 6 – 9, and the Regional Qualifiers will follow on March 10 – 13. Once the dust has settled, the winning eight teams will have earned the right to face off against the direct invites at The Kiev Major on April 27 – April 30 at the National Palace of Arts Ukraine. We look forward to seeing them there. - dota2 valve
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The Talents
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Thursday, March 2, 2017
PlayStation Plus Free Games for March 2017
UPDATE! Additional Free Games for March (asia only so far..)
And here are the Free games for March ! Nice!
Asia PS Plus Free Games - March 2017
US PS Plus Free games - March 2017
Full Lineup
Disc Jam, PS4
Tearaway Unfolded, PS4
Under Night: In-Birth, PS3
Earth Defense Force 2025, PS3
Lumo, PS Vita (crossbuy on PS4)
Severed, PS Vita
EU PS Plus Free Games - March 2017
Here’s the full line-up, available to download on 7th March:
Tearaway Unfolded (PS4)
Disc Jam (PS4)
Lumo (PS Vita, Cross Buy with PS4)
Under Night In-Birth Exe:Late (PS3)
Earth Defense Force 2025 (PS3)
Severed (PS Vita)
source: eu-psplus asia-psplus us.playstation.com
And here are the Free games for March ! Nice!
Asia PS Plus Free Games - March 2017
US PS Plus Free games - March 2017
Full Lineup
Disc Jam, PS4
Tearaway Unfolded, PS4
Under Night: In-Birth, PS3
Earth Defense Force 2025, PS3
Lumo, PS Vita (crossbuy on PS4)
Severed, PS Vita
EU PS Plus Free Games - March 2017
Here’s the full line-up, available to download on 7th March:
Tearaway Unfolded (PS4)
Disc Jam (PS4)
Lumo (PS Vita, Cross Buy with PS4)
Under Night In-Birth Exe:Late (PS3)
Earth Defense Force 2025 (PS3)
Severed (PS Vita)
source: eu-psplus asia-psplus us.playstation.com
Kiev Majors Nahaz predicts the invites
Gamespot Reviews the Nintendo Switch
Should you make the switch? The Nintendo Switch marks a strong return to form for the company. - Gamespot
It's coming out. One would wonder if the #NintendoSwitch will bring back Nintendo to relevance. It might surpass the Wii U though but that's not saying much. What do you think?
Happy Birthday Vinsmoke Sanji! Sanji of One Piece
"Don't start a fight if you can't End it."
"Honestly.
Don't joke around when our ladies are in trouble."
Vinsmoke Sanji Birthday! #OnePiece
The Open Qualifiers are upon us
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Atlus Katsura Hashino Talks Persona 5
In this episode, we follow Katsura Hashino, director of various RPG games including episodes of the world-renown Persona series, he will introduce us to philosophy and his work.
Starting from Shibuya’s Center Gai, we will hop on the Den-en-Toshi line over to Sangenjaya, which was the inspiration to create the city of Yongenjaya, a key area in Hashino’s latest title: Persona 5. We will learn more on Hashino’s thinking process that led to creating Yongenjaya, and the overall tone he wanted to apply to Persona 5.
We will then head towards the Carrot Tower, one of Sangenjaya’s landmarks, to TSUTAYA, a famous chain store that sells books and games, where Hashino wanders to find inspiration. Hashino likes to read his newly acquired books at the top floor of the tower, that offers a view all over the city. The tower’s observatory is also a place where Hashino can gather his thoughts and find new ideas.
Our last stop will be at the Atlus offices, to learn more about Hashino’s vision and future projects. - Siliconera
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