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BlizzCon 2021 happening Virtually February 20-21, 2021

Blizzard® Entertainment’s Global Community to Gather Virtually at BlizzConline™ February 20-21

Find out what the future holds for Blizzard players at the all-online gaming event and community celebration, available to watch entirely FREE on BlizzCon.com

Commemorate 30 years of gaming—and adventures yet to come—with Blizzard at the show, starting with the opening ceremony on Friday, February 20 at 6 a.m. (GMT+8)

Mark the occasion with the Celebration Collection, a special bundle of in-game extras for multiple Blizzard games—available now in the Blizzard Shop

 

The champions of Azeroth, the defenders of Sanctuary and the Koprulu Sector, and the heroes of Overwatch and the Nexus are invited to a virtual celebration of community, creativity, 30 years of Blizzard gaming, and the decades of epic adventures yet to come at BlizzConline, coming February 20 and 21 to BlizzCon.com—and everyone can watch the full show completely FREE.

BlizzConline is an all-digital community event and exhibition of all things Blizzard, offering players around the globe a chance to connect in the online world while circumstances keep everyone from gathering in the real one. On two consecutive days and across six channels of programming, Blizzard developers will be sharing the latest game news with the world, and cosplayers, artists, and makeshift murlocs will be sharing their talents through events such as the Community Showcase. In addition, as Blizzard celebrates its 30th anniversary this February, players everywhere will have a chance to mark three decades of exploring epic games and universes together as they look forward to what the future holds for their friends, guildmates, and allies.

“We couldn’t let too much time go by without connecting with our community in the spirit of BlizzCon, and that’s what this show is all about—getting together with friends from around the world and celebrating the bonds and experiences we share through games,” said J. Allen Brack, president of Blizzard Entertainment. “We’re also excited to share some updates on what the teams have been working on—and while this won’t be the usual BlizzCon, the all-online format gives us a unique opportunity to shake things up a bit and create a show specifically for a community at home.”

Day one of BlizzConline will kick off at 6 a.m. on Saturday, February 20, with an opening segment that includes a first look at some of the latest game content now in development. Then for the next three-plus hours, players will have the option to tune in to one of six different themed channels digging deeper into the games they’re most interested in.

Day two will pick back up at 4 a.m. on Sunday, February 21, with multiple channels once again, until the event concludes later that afternoon. On this second day, Blizzard will be answering players’ questions through Q&A sessions and shining a spotlight on its global player community, including the winners and outstanding entries in the Community Showcase cosplay, movie, talent, and art contests and exhibitions.

BlizzCon 2021

Players who miss out on events as they’re broadcast will be able to watch them after they premiere (also free) in the BlizzConline video archives. A detailed schedule of events and segments will be announced in the weeks leading up to the show.

In addition to the anniversary celebration activities taking place during and around BlizzConline, an array of commemorative in-game goodies is available for sale starting today†, giving players fun new ways to mark the epic occasion in their favorite Blizzard games during BlizzConline and beyond. Players can now pick up one of three Celebration Collections in the Blizzard Shop on Battle.net®:

–        Essentials Pack ($19.99): Get in on the fun with a Moon-Touched Netherwhelp pet for World of Warcraft®, Tracer’s OSV-03 Rogue mount with Tracer Hero in Heroes of the Storm®, Overwatch® player icon and spray (coming soon), a set of StarCraft® portraits (coming soon), and a Diablo® III pet and portrait (PC version; coming soon).† Plus, get 10 Madness at the Darkmoon Faire™ card packs for Hearthstone®, 5 Overwatch Loot Boxes, and a code to receive 15% off one order in the Blizzard Gear Store (restrictions apply).

–        Heroic Pack ($39.99): Upgrade to add the mighty Snowstorm bear mount to your WoW collection and give ’em some hammer as legendary “Raynhardt” in Overwatch (coming soon). Plus, score a random legendary Hearthstone card from the Madness at the Darkmoon Faire set, and don cosmetic wings in Diablo III (PC version; coming soon).†

–        Epic Pack ($59.99): Go for the gold and get everything in the Heroic Pack plus five Golden Madness at the Darkmoon Faire card packs including all Golden cards; three Golden Loot Boxes in Overwatch, each with a guaranteed legendary; 30 days of World of Warcraft game time; and a set of Diablo III transmog items (PC version; coming soon).†

A version of this bundle is planned for Overwatch and Diablo III players on console; details, pricing, and availability will be announced at later date.

Select BlizzConline content will be supported in 12 languages via live stream or VOD, including English with subtitles in European Spanish, French, German, Russian, Latin American Spanish, Brazilian Portuguese, Arabic, Japanese, Korean, simplified Chinese, and traditional Chinese.

For more information on BlizzConline, visit www.blizzcon.com.

For artwork and other assets for BlizzConline and Blizzard’s games, visit http://blizzard.gamespress.com.

We’re off to the Hearthstone Darkmoon Races [Code Giveaway]

 

Well met, adventurer!

Fasten your seatbelts, and keep all limbs (and tentacles) inside your vehicle at all times! The fastest, most dangerous competition in Azeroth — The Darkmoon Races – is almost here!

DARKMOON RACES MINI-SET (January 22)

Celebrate the Year of the Phoenix with returning card mechanics from Ashes of Outland, Scholomance Academy, and Madness at the Darkmoon Faire. Get ready for dormant dangers, spell-bursting racers, dual-class cards, creeping corruption and more!

  • Mini-Set includes 35 unique cards:
    • 4 Legendary
    • 1 Epic
    • 14 Rare
    • 16 Common

All cards from the Darkmoon Races Mini-Set can now be found in Madness at the Darkmoon Faire card packs. The Darkmoon Races Mini-Set bundle, containing the entire set, will be available for purchase for either $14.99 or 2000 Gold until May 11. This includes 2 copies of each Common, Rare, and Epic card and 1 copy of each Legendary card for a total of 66 cards.

BATTLEGROUNDS & DUELS UPDATE (January 22)

  • Battlegrounds
    • New Heroes: Tickatus, Greybough
    • New Minions: Soul Devourer, Ring Matron
    • Early Access with Battlegrounds Perks for New Heroes: January 22 – February 4
  • Duels
    • Darkmoon Races Mini-Set added to Active Duels Sets
    • New Hero Powers and Treasures
    • Choose between three (previously two) Hero Powers
    • Choose between 6 (previously three) Treasures

NEW BOOK OF HEROES: ANDUIN – SOLO EXPERIENCE (February 3)

Raised with the expectation he would follow in his father’s footsteps, Prince Anduin has instead forged his own way through the grace of the Light. He learned to wield holy magic as well as a sword, making him a unique figure among the royalty of Azeroth. Thus armed, Anduin has embarked on numerous adventures as far away as the storied realm of Pandaria and as close as the decaying ruins of Lordaeron.

Book of Heroes: Anduin is the fifth chapter in Hearthstone’s Book of Heroes and is also completely free to all players. Completing this adventure will award 1 Priest Pack, containing only cards from the Priest class

For more information on everything new coming to Hearthstone, visit: https://playhearthstone.com/en-us/news/23591149
For all assets related to Hearthstone, visit our press site: https://blizzard.gamespress.com/Hearthstone

See you in the Tavern!

Use these codes for your own Hearthstone Darkmoon Races Mini-Set: [One-Time-Use-Only]

FGGQ-XCTQ-WJKDV-484G-BVTB

HVW5-LTLV-RN5VW-D8NF-JG6B

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Cyberpunk 2077 falls off after 7 weeks – Quick review by Calo Salud

It’s been seven weeks since Cyberpunk 2077 was released. Once the most hyped-up game that put a lot of people in excitement. It is an action-adventure, role-playing game with an open-world set up developed by CD Projekt Red.

You play as the main character, V. A mercenary outlaw in Night City set in a metropolis in the year 2077 where people are obsessed with power, glamour and body modifications.

Cyberpunk Compatibility

The game is available on PC, PS4 and Xbox One as well as PS5 and Xbox Series X. There is a great difference in performance on PS4 and Xbox One compared to the PC version of Cyberpunk 2077. The developer CD Projekt Red acknowledged this issue and offered a refund for those who are disappointed, nevertheless, they promised to provide patches and hotfix to the game.

Cyberpunk 2077 Commitement to Quality

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Exploring the Night City will give you an immersive experience. By merely roaming around the game, you will surely notice that there’s so much detail allotted to the game.

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I liked how they made the city populated of people with different style and culture per district. The density of the crowd when you roam is spectacular although it can be adjusted in the settings and it will still feel like crowded for some part of the city. However, not every place is filled with people walking but there’s a lot of interaction that can happen like the gangs doing what pleasures them. Overall, the people and what’s happening inside the game is making the city more alive without them it would feel empty. 

Impressive as how it looks, the story is fascinating too. The game is actually having a lot to offer, there’s a good storyline and full of content even if you’re not doing the main quest. You can do many things throughout the Night City, choose your own skillset, playstyle and customize your character’s cyberware which gives V special abilities and different effects to its body that can be useful when engaging in combat or when exploring areas. Also, if you feel bored there’s still more and it is the game’s side quests that gives a whole new experience that’s unlikely to other games. Giving style to your character and managing the armour is a useful choice too. The combat style can vary depending on what you would like to happen, you can do stealth or just simply the gun blazing mode where you’ll be blasting anyone or slice those who stands in your way using your katana. Weapons can be customized through its functionality but not in aesthetics and can be improved over time as your perks and character build matches together.

Cyberpunk 2077 is similar to other games of Bethesda, Rockstar and Naughty Dog in terms of some mechanics, elements and style. In comparison to that CD Projekt Red gave us a different game experience which is nice to have and will keep you entertained. 

In conclusion, Cyberpunk 2077 is really a great game developed by CD Projekt Red, although it has its own downside too like the bugs, glitches and some missing features. The bugs and glitches are frequently experienced just how the time I tried calling my vehicle then it just falls from the skyway just to come in my location. Weird and wonderful, most of these are minor bugs and glitches that can be often encountered and not really a game-breaking situation. Like what Keanu Reeves said in E3 2019, the game is truly “breathtaking”, for the game is story-wise and the visuals are astonishing indeed except to that braindance that has blinding flashes when it starts up.

 

Any thoughts about this game? Is it really worth it? Let us know in the comments!

Overwatch Kanezaka Challenge : Twitch Drops

From now until January 25, players will be able to earn a player icon, seven unique sprays, and Kyōgisha Hanzo (epic) for a total of nine new rewards. Overwatch Kanezaka Challenge!

  • DESTINATION: KANEZAKA – Explore the newest Deathmatch map
  • RECLAIM YOUR HONOR – Learn how to unlock rewards
  • WATCH TO EARN – Earn special Kanezaka-themed cosmetics by watching Twitch streams
  • POST FOR TOSHIRO YAMAGAMI – Read correspondence from a denizen of Kanezaka

 

DESTINATION: KANEZAKA

Savour the sights of Kanezaka, a quiet town nestled in the shadow of Hanamura and the site of the newest Deathmatch map. During your visit, cuddle up at the Cat Café and enjoy the company of some feline friends, check out Mochi’s Pottery School, drop by Tora no Sumika (the local bar), or simply stroll down the streets and enjoy the ambience.

RECLAIM YOUR HONOR in Kanezaka Challenge

Unleash the storm with special Kanezaka-themed content available to unlock in-game. Wins in Quick Play, Competitive Play, or Arcade will all earn you a limited-time player icon, a spray, and a new epic skin: Kyōgisha Hanzo!

These special Kanezaka Challenge rewards are a bonus on top of your normal earnings for playing in the Arcade.

 

WATCH TO EARN in Overwatch Kanezaka

Unlock additional rewards by watching Twitch streamers before, during, or after matches to get even more Kanezaka-themed cosmetics. Tune in to any Twitch streamer while they’re playing Overwatch now through January 25 to earn six Kanezaka Challenge sprays!

IMPORTANT: To be eligible to receive these Twitch Drops, you must first link your Blizzard account to your Twitch account. Visit the Twitch Connections page to log in and complete the link now.

Kanezaka Challenge drops will be available January 12 – 25. All channels streaming in the Twitch Overwatch game category will be available for rewards.

Cyberpunk 2077 DMCA Strike despite disabling Copyright Music

Cyberpunk 2077 DMCA Strike

Cyberpunk 2077 reports of a bug in the game that puts DMCA strike for streamer and content creators despite the option of disabling Copyright Music being switched on. The developers report that until the fix is ready, any potential Twitch streamer must switch off all in-game music to avoid any strikes on their channel

Prior to the initial launched, Cyberpunk 2077 warned potential streamers on December 10, 2020 that a certain song during the game’s “Braindance” sequence may trigger Digital Millenium Copyright Act strikes despite the use of the in-game setting that toggles off copyright music for this exact reason.

The sequence Braindance is a memory replay in the game Cyberpunk 2077 which appears twice as a part of the main story. CD Projekt Red advises simply to switching off the sound during the Braindance portions of the game to avoid receiving DMCA strikes on the channel. Recent reports show that CDPR states that the issue may be bigger than they initially thought, and are now advising content creators to just switch off their in-game sound.

The quests to disable music for are the following:

      • Santo Domingo Race
      • City Centre Race
      • I Don’t Wanna Hear It, Off the Leash, Rebel! Rebel! (chain)
      • Human Nature, Tune Up, Epistrophy, Don’t Lose Your Mind (chain)

      Hopefully the developers release a patch soon to remedy the issue because without it, any or all Twitch streams of Cyberpunk 2077 are likely to get copyright strikes.

      Additionally, CDPR reports of an update on their EULA regarding epileptic triggers seen on in Cyberpunk 2077.

      Cyberpunk 2077 DMCA Strike Fix

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      Epic Holiday Sale starts Dec 17 with free games

      With 2020 coming to a close, Epic announces their Epic Holiday Sale which was announced on their Twitter account and will kick off on December 17, 2020.

      Gamers will be able to avail up to 75 percent discounts during the sale but what’s really up for grabs are what seems to be free games that they will be throwing as an additional incentive until the end of the month – 15 games total.

      Be sure to check your Epic Store each day because you’ve only got 24 hours to claim each game, and if you miss a day, you miss out to add to the backlog of games you probably have on all your platforms. The good news is that you get 15 games for free at zero expense.

      Tyranny 

      A game from Obsidian Entertainment. The players take the role of the Fatebinder. It is a board game-like Conquest mode that has a character creation process. During the Conquest mode, players make decisions based on how the world was conquered by Kyros and the Fatebinder’s role. The decisions affect the world and how NPCs  react.

      Pillars of Eternity

      Another free game is Pillars of Eternity starts with a character creation screen where the player gets to choose the characteristics of their character like appearance, race and creed. Choices range from fighters, rogue, rangers, barbarian, monk, paladin, wizard, etc. Each with different gameplay.

       

      15 day free games from Epic Holiday Sale

       

      First Free Game is  Cities : Skylines

       

      Second Free Game is Oddworld: New ‘n’ Tasty

      Third Free Game is The Long Dark

      Fourth Free Game is Defense Grid

      Fifth Free Game is Alien: Isolation

      Sixth Free Game is Metro 2033 Redux

      Other games leaked to follow the 15 day free games from Epic Holiday Sale.

      • Tropico 5
      • Inside
      • Darkest Dungeon
      • My Time at Portia
      • Night in the Woods
      • Stranded Deep
      • Solitairica
      • Torchlight II
      • Jurassic World Evolution

      Check out the Palit GTX 1650 StormX Review to play for Epic Holiday Sale.

      MU Lords : First MU Tournament announced by PlayPark

      The continent of MU is about to shift once again as PlayPark Inc. takes the beloved MMORPG franchise to the next level. MU Lords is the first-ever international esports tournament event for MU and will not only cover the Philippines, but other countries as well like Thailand, Malaysia, Vietnam, and Indonesia.

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      “This is the first time an international esports event will happen to MU. This is a big part of MU’s history because we are finally able to tell the stories of our top players to a bigger audience. We have been coordinating with other participating countries to make sure the MU Lords is going to be an exciting experience for the whole community,” shared Dan Imperial, Product Manager for PlayPark MU.

      Since it was relaunched in March 2020, PlayPark MU players have expressed great interest in  PvP tournaments to be able to test their skills and abilities against similar-minded opponents. In April, Arka War Blitz was launched, the opening salvo in a string of tournaments designed to prepare the MU community for greater challenges ahead. All of the preparation, grinding for better gear, and hundreds of matches have led to this. From December 2020 until January 2021, MU players and guilds will clash to determine who will represent the country and guild in MU Lords.

      The MU Lords qualifiers will start on Sunday, December 6, 2020. There are four categories for MU Lords so that players at different character levels have a chance to participate and bring recognition and glory to their respective guilds. Over Php 300,000 worth of cash and in-game items are at stake for the MU Lord championship to be determined in the Playpark Allstar 2020 Championship in the first quarter of 2021.

      All matches will be done online and will be streamed on the official PlayPark MU Facebook Page. Calling the action will be veteran MU casters and streamers KalboGaming and GhostCODEX. These gentlemen are no strangers to the MU community, as they regularly cast for Arka War, Tower of Power, and other weekly MU tournaments in the Philippines.

      The first step in forging a new history for MU starts here. For interested participants, online registration is now open via this link (https://forum.playparkgames.net/mu/forum/22-sea/). For full tournament rules and regulations, check out the official MU Lords site (https://mu.playpark.com/en-sea/mu-lords/).

       

       

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