Blizzcon 2017 kicks off in about an hour, arguably one of the biggest live events in all of gaming. We’re sure to hear some big announcements about World of Warcraft, Heroes of the Storm, Overwatch and maybe even a few surprises along the way. We’ll be watching and listening to make sure you have the most up-to-date news straight off the convention floor. You’ll also want to swing back later as our own Bill Murphy & Garrett Fuller are “boots on the ground” in Anaheim.
Injustice 2 ELEAGUE: Group A results; Group B brackets now available
Last Friday, the final leg of the Injustice 2 Championship Series, the Injustice 2 ELEAGUE, kicked off with play in Group A. Eight of the world’s best Injustice 2 players descended upon Atlanta, Georgia to compete inside the ELEAGUE Arena. Players were gathered from the 2017 Injustice 2 Pro Series Finals, GameStop Hometown Heroes, Liga Latina, the Path to Pro Series, as well as a Last Chance Qualifier. They fought to earn one of two coveted spots in the Championship Round where they will compete with the top two players from Group B, in order to determine the ELEAGUE Injustice 2 World Champion and overall winner of the Injustice 2 Championship Series, with a whopping $250,000 up for grabs.
The players of Group A were as follows:
- Echo Fox|Sonic Fox
- Allegiance| Dragon
- beastcoast|HoneyBee
- Circa|ForeverKing
- F3|DR Gross
- Nubcakes
- VX|HeeyGe0rge
- Bambooka
Results
Injustice 2
Qualified for finals: Allegiance|Dragon (Black Adam)
Qualified for finals: Circa|ForeverKing (Batman)
3. FOX|SonicFox (Red Hood, Captain Cold, Deadshot)
4. Nubcakes (Batman)
5. F3|DR Gross (Green Lantern, Aquaman, Black Adam)
5. BC|HoneyBee (The Flash)
7. VX|HeeyGe0rge (Blue Beetle, Joker)
7. Bambooka (Superman)
Following the conclusion of that thrilling Group A — that saw undeniable favorite Echo Fox|Sonic Fox double-jeopardied by Circa|ForeverKing — the Injustice 2 ELEAGUE continues with Group B play tonight, and we now know what the lineup of first round matches will be.
First, we’ll see runner-up of the 2017 Injustice 2 Pro Series Finals, Noble|Semiij bring his Catwoman into battle against the winner of the Last Chance Qualifier, the U.K.’s PXP|A Foxy Grampa, who wields an extremely potent Deadshot. Next up, NASAR|Tekken Master will take on Vertex|Killer Xinok, who placed 49th at Evo, 2nd at Fight In Rio, and most recently picked up 1st-place victories at TRETA 2017 and the Liga Latina Finals. Then, Panda Global’s Hayatei will take on GameStop Hometown Heroes winner Emperor_Knicks, in a unique battle of Robin vs. Darkseid. Finally, Echo Fox|Theo will face HappyPow, a French Flash, Batman and Black Adam player who is coming off of getting 13th at viennality and finishing 7th at VSFighting7.
The stakes could not be higher for these eight individuals, as not only will they be competing for the lion’s share of the prize money, but only two of them can advance to the Championship Round, alongside Allegiance|Dragon and Circa|ForeverKing. You can see a tweet with the full brackets below.
Tomorrow #IJ2WC
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— ELEAGUE (@ELEAGUETV) November 2, 2017
The action kicks off at 6:00 PM ET (3:00 PM PT) at twitch.tv/ELEAGUETV; gaming.youtube.com/ELEAGUE and live.eleague.com, where you can complete quests for in-game prizes, such as free Source Crystals and download codes for Fighter Pack 1. Then, tune into TBS at 10:00 PM ET (7:00 PM PT) to see the top 4 matches. Who do you predict to make it out of Group B? Give us your picks in the comments below. And if you’re in the area, grab a ticket for the Injustice 2 Amateur Tournament to compete for a $300 prize pool.
Sources: ELEAGUETV; ELEAGUETV (Twitter); via Test Your Might
Final Fantasy XIV – Were Jump Potions a Game-Changer?
Jump Potions are a relatively new addition to FFXIV, though they aren’t something I’ve covered before. Introduced alongside Stormblood, they’re cash-shop purchases that let you skip much of the game’s levelling process and start straight on one of the expansions.
– Blizzcon 2017 Live Blog – Catch All the News Here Starting at 11 am PST / 2:00 pm EST
Blizzcon 2017 kicks off in about an hour, arguably one of the biggest live events in all of gaming. We’re sure to hear some big announcements about World of Warcraft, Heroes of the Storm, Overwatch and maybe even a few surprises along the way. We’ll be watching and listening to make sure you have the most up-to-date news straight off the convention floor. You’ll also want to swing back later as our own Bill Murphy & Garrett Fuller are “boots on the ground” in Anaheim.
Overwatch – D.Va-Themed Peripherals Announced by Razer
Razer and Blizzard Entertainment have partnered to bring the world D.Va themed peripherals including the MEKA headset similar to the one she wears in game as well as a D.Va Razer Abyssus Elite gaming mouse and the D.Va Razer Goliathus Medium Speed mouse mat.
SMITE – Shadows Over Hercopolis is the New ‘Adventure RPG’
You think SMITE is “just” a MOBA, don’t you? Well, on Monday, think again when the Shadows of Hercopolis adventure RPG launches for PC. In this new cooperative team-based RPG-mode, players will find out that Loki has kidnapped King Hercules. The journey ultimately takes you to the frozen north to fight legendary monsters and to even confront Loki himself.
– Exclusive First Look: Razer Unveils Brand New Naga Trinity & Tartarus V2 MMO Peripherals
At Blizzcon today, Razer is unveiling two new versions of their most popular MMO peripherals, the Razer Naga Trinity and the Razer Tartarus V2. The Naga is going modular for the first time ever and the Tartarus is primed with more buttons and programmability than ever before. Read on for the full details!
The SRK Rollback: Best of October 27 to November 2, 2017
Welcome to the Rollback: a frame-by-frame look back at our past week’s most notable news — and our favorite SRK articles — from October 27 to November 2, 2017!
Zavian “mushin_Z” Sildra, Editor-in-Chief:
You know you want one.
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It never ends: A brief history of infinites in competitive Marvel vs. Capcom
Forte discusses how a both reviled and beloved mechanic is central to the history of the Versus franchise.
Tension Pulse is back, so catch up on the Guilty Gear Xrd REV 2 action — and keep your eyes peeled for this week’s matches on VOD!
Sam “Trilby” Foxall, Assistant Editor:
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Capcom Cup 2017 Player Analysis: Has Problem X solved the problems from last year?
As a devoted member of the Problem X fanclub, I can’t wait to see how the world’s best Bison will do at Capcom Cup in December. With several back to back CPT wins, let’s see if this Dictator can take the throne.
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Infiltration joins Team GRAPHT as their latest FGC signing
Just as Echo Fox is gathering their own FGC super team, Japan’s Team GRAPHT is also gathering their own all-star roster. Joining Yukadon, Haitani, and old teammate Fuudo, Evo 2015 champion Infiltration is now sporting the black and yellow.
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Arc System Works to set up a North American branch
With Arc System Works going from strength to strength, it was only a matter of time before they established a dedicated North American office. This branch will focus on building the ASW brand by providing a direct line of communication between it and Western fans.
Keegan “Interrobang!?” Spindler, Features Editor:
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Shoryuken interview: THE COOL KID93 on Red Bull Proving Grounds and the state of Street Fighter V
THE COOL KID93 caught my eye in Season 1 with his strong Alex play, and now that he’s playing a stronger character, he’s catching everyone’s eye by taking some names. It’s always fun to see lesser-known players get some recognition, and this is a great interview.
Gosh, this is pretty. Here’s hoping see some more fun mods for SFV and MvCI!
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Recent Dragon Ball FighterZ livestream reveals how the Dragon Balls work in battle
I know I’m not alone in my excitement for DBFZ, and finding out what the Dragon Balls do has just got me more interested. January can’t come soon enough.
Extra Frame:
Special edition Street Fighter Red Bull cans available now: Details on the promotion and exclusive costumes
If you like Street Fighter and you like Red Bull — or just can’t bear to miss costume content for your favorite fighters — you’ll want to get out there and pick up some energy drinks, starting this month.
Who Topped The PWI “Female 50” List?
Who Topped The PWI “Female 50” List?
WWE U.K. PPV Rumor Killer, Dean Ambrose Vs. Kevin Owens Full Match (Video), Next WWE U.K. Tour
WWE U.K. PPV Rumor Killer, Dean Ambrose Vs. Kevin Owens Full Match (Video), Next WWE U.K. Tour