Month: February 2018

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World of Warcraft – 5 Things We’ve Learned from the Battle for Azeroth Alpha (NO SPOILERS!)

The Battle for Azeroth alpha test for the next expansion to World of Warcraft has been in full swing for about a week now. As expected, dataminers and testers have been busy learning all about the content and features that we can expect going forward. We’re going to take a look at five of what we feel are the most interesting new things coming with BfA, none of which have anything to do with lore so, rest assured: This is a spoiler-free zone for the expansion.

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See Street Fighter V’s Warrior of the Amazon in action during tonight’s WSO Blanka showcase

Ahead of his release next week, Capcom UK are going to show off Blanka tonight during their regular Tuesday night WSO Sessions. As normal, expect a full breakdown of Blanka’s normals, specials and both of his V-Triggers from Capcom UK’s Matthew Edwards and Logan Sama, before some of the UK’s best Street Fighter V players show off the electric beastman in some live matches.

For those wanting to watch live, this Blanka showcase will be over on the Capcom Fighters Twitch channel at 8:00 PM GMT/12:00 PM PT. Don’t worry if you don’t catch this stream, as Capcom Unity will also be running its own Blanka showcase stream at 3:00 PM PT.

Source: Capcom Fighters

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Capcom officially enters the Japanese esports scene with the opening of the Capcom Esports Club on February 17th

As Japan goes all-in on esports, Capcom have announced that they will officially be entering the Japanese esports market in 2018. According to an official press release, Capcom are looking to hold more tournaments within Japan in the coming year, to compliment “its existing North American esports business activities”.

The expansion in the world of Japanese esports will begin on February 17th, with the opening of the Capcom Esports Club at the Plaza Capcom arcade in Kichijoji, Tokyo. From this starting location, Capcom is hoping to expand into arcades across the country, with the view of holding regular qualifying tournaments for Japan’s new pro licenses.

This press release also confirms that Tokyo Games Show 2018 will be a Premier event on the 2018 Capcom Pro Tour, with Capcom hoping to “offer pro licenses to the winners of this event.”

While it certainly bodes well for the future of Street Fighter V in Japan, the worry is that the introduction of pro licenses will sharpen the division between those with licenses and those without. Capcom have stated that all Capcom Pro Tour events will remain as open bracket tournaments, but there is the fear that pro-only invitationals may become the norm in Japan.

Source: Capcom Japan

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Star Wars: The Old Republic – Give the Gift of Time During the Share Your Love for SWTOR Event

BioWare is running a special event from now through the end of the month in Star Wars: The Old Republic. During the Share Your Love of SWTOR promotion, players can hand out a special referral link to friends. Those who use the link will be treated to 30-days free game time and players will earn Cartel Coins, Battle Droids and more. Premium players will also receive the Chiss Talon Interceptor Airspeeder and the Force Veteran’s Armor set on March 1st.

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Grand Theft Auto Online – Till Death Do Us Part Game Mode Arrives for Valentine’s Day

If you’ve been looking forward to Valentine’s Day with your special someone, Grand Theft Auto Online has a special plan for you with its Till Death Do Us Part event. During the event, “up to four pairs of star-crossed lovers take part in the ultimate quadruple date”. Couples have one life between them to add an extra challenge to stay alive long enough to wear down the opponent.