Yearly Archives: 2020
Axiom Verge 2 Delayed Until 2021
Rapper Logic Buys Pokemon Card For Over $220,000
In a recent Instagram post (where you can watch him open various packs from the base set box) he said, "When I was a kid I absolutely loved Pokémon but couldn’t afford the cards. I remember even trying to trade food stamps for theirs and now as an adult who has saved every penny he has made being able to enjoy something that I’ve loved since childhood now as a grown man is like buying back a piece of something I could never have, it’s not about the material it’s about the experience." Earlier this year, Logic announced he would be officially retiring from rapping, instead signing an exclusive deal to become a Twitch streamer. The first-edition Charizard card isn't the most expensive Pokemon card ever sold, though. That record is still held by a Japanese "Illustrator Pikachu" card which broke its own record earlier this year when it sold for over $233,000. [ignvideo width=610 height=374 url=https://www.ign.com/videos/2020/09/29/pokemon-sword-and-shield-expansion-pass-updates-full-show] For more Pokemon Trading Card game news check out who won the recent Pokemon Online Global Championship. [poilib element="accentDivider"] Matthew Adler is a Features, News, Previews, and Review writer for IGN. You can follow him on Twitter @MatthewAdler and watch him stream on Twitch. (Photo by Dia Dipasupil/Getty Images for Universal Music Group)Just opened a $23k Pokémon base set box! Only a few packs in but Look what I pulled!! YOLO pic.twitter.com/hr2ETLADft
— Bobby Bathroom Break (@Logic301) October 9, 2020
Rapper Logic Buys Pokemon Card For Over $220,000
In a recent Instagram post (where you can watch him open various packs from the base set box) he said, "When I was a kid I absolutely loved Pokémon but couldn’t afford the cards. I remember even trying to trade food stamps for theirs and now as an adult who has saved every penny he has made being able to enjoy something that I’ve loved since childhood now as a grown man is like buying back a piece of something I could never have, it’s not about the material it’s about the experience." Earlier this year, Logic announced he would be officially retiring from rapping, instead signing an exclusive deal to become a Twitch streamer. The first-edition Charizard card isn't the most expensive Pokemon card ever sold, though. That record is still held by a Japanese "Illustrator Pikachu" card which broke its own record earlier this year when it sold for over $233,000. [ignvideo width=610 height=374 url=https://www.ign.com/videos/2020/09/29/pokemon-sword-and-shield-expansion-pass-updates-full-show] For more Pokemon Trading Card game news check out who won the recent Pokemon Online Global Championship. [poilib element="accentDivider"] Matthew Adler is a Features, News, Previews, and Review writer for IGN. You can follow him on Twitter @MatthewAdler and watch him stream on Twitch. (Photo by Dia Dipasupil/Getty Images for Universal Music Group)Just opened a $23k Pokémon base set box! Only a few packs in but Look what I pulled!! YOLO pic.twitter.com/hr2ETLADft
— Bobby Bathroom Break (@Logic301) October 9, 2020
How to Unlock the Daredevil Skin in Fortnite
What is the Daredevil Cup in Fortnite?
The Daredevil Cup is a trios competition that takes place in the Marvel Knockout Limited-Time Mode on October 14. Those that place within the required rankings for their region will unlock the Daredevil Skin for free. While the winners may have early access to the skin, don't fret as the outfit will eventually make its way to the Item Shop on October 17. Dubbed the Marvel Knockout Super Series, the Daredevil Cup is just the first of four competitive cups that are set to all take place in the Marvel Knockout LTM. The super series competition will be rounded out with a massive $1,000,000 tournament on November 21. While there are currently no dates set for the remaining three cups, they are scheduled to take place sometime in November. Epic Games has stated that you can expect more information regarding the competitions at the beginning of November.When is the Daredevil Cup and What Time Does it Start?
If you would like to participate, the Daredevil Cup takes place Wednesday, October 14, and starts at 2 pm PST/5 pm ET. You can also confirm your region's official start time by checking the in-game tournament calendar. As for how long the tournament will be, the rules state it will last approximately three hours.
How to Unlock the Fortnite Daredevil Skin and Nexus War Glider Early
To unlock the Daredevil skin, players must compete in the Daredevil tournament and finish in one of the top teams from their region. The top teams for each region will not only earn the Daredevil Skin for free, but they will receive the skin before it releases on the Item Shop later in the week. In order to play the Daredevil Cup, it's important to note that you must be Division 2 in Arena mode. To do this, you will need at least 250 Hype points. If competitions aren't really your thing, you'll be happy to know that there is a consolation prize, as all players who participate in the four cups will receive the exclusive Nexus War Glider. Here is the scoring system and placement requirements you will need to acquire in the Daredevil Cup in order to unlock the Daredevil Outfit:- Europe: 1st - 800th
- NA East: 1st - 500th
- NA West: 1st - 200th
- Brazil: 1st - 200th
- Asia: 1st - 100th
- Oceania: 1st - 100th
- Middle East: 1st - 100th
- 1st: 25 points
- 2nd: 10 points
- 3rd-4th: 5 points
- 5th-8th: 3 points
- 9th-16th: 1 point
What is Marvel Knockout LTM?
For those unaware, the Marvel Knockout game mode is essentially Fortnite's spin on Operation: Knockout. The limited-time mode will see your team of trios utilize a range of super-powers as they battle it out in an epic 4-round knockout fight. After each round, teams will be given a different set of powers.
[poilib element="accentDivider"]How to Unlock the Daredevil Skin in Fortnite
What is the Daredevil Cup in Fortnite?
The Daredevil Cup is a trios competition that takes place in the Marvel Knockout Limited-Time Mode on October 14. Those that place within the required rankings for their region will unlock the Daredevil Skin for free. While the winners may have early access to the skin, don't fret as the outfit will eventually make its way to the Item Shop on October 17. Dubbed the Marvel Knockout Super Series, the Daredevil Cup is just the first of four competitive cups that are set to all take place in the Marvel Knockout LTM. The super series competition will be rounded out with a massive $1,000,000 tournament on November 21. While there are currently no dates set for the remaining three cups, they are scheduled to take place sometime in November. Epic Games has stated that you can expect more information regarding the competitions at the beginning of November.When is the Daredevil Cup and What Time Does it Start?
If you would like to participate, the Daredevil Cup takes place Wednesday, October 14, and starts at 2 pm PST/5 pm ET. You can also confirm your region's official start time by checking the in-game tournament calendar. As for how long the tournament will be, the rules state it will last approximately three hours.
How to Unlock the Fortnite Daredevil Skin and Nexus War Glider Early
To unlock the Daredevil skin, players must compete in the Daredevil tournament and finish in one of the top teams from their region. The top teams for each region will not only earn the Daredevil Skin for free, but they will receive the skin before it releases on the Item Shop later in the week. In order to play the Daredevil Cup, it's important to note that you must be Division 2 in Arena mode. To do this, you will need at least 250 Hype points. If competitions aren't really your thing, you'll be happy to know that there is a consolation prize, as all players who participate in the four cups will receive the exclusive Nexus War Glider. Here is the scoring system and placement requirements you will need to acquire in the Daredevil Cup in order to unlock the Daredevil Outfit:- Europe: 1st - 800th
- NA East: 1st - 500th
- NA West: 1st - 200th
- Brazil: 1st - 200th
- Asia: 1st - 100th
- Oceania: 1st - 100th
- Middle East: 1st - 100th
- 1st: 25 points
- 2nd: 10 points
- 3rd-4th: 5 points
- 5th-8th: 3 points
- 9th-16th: 1 point
What is Marvel Knockout LTM?
For those unaware, the Marvel Knockout game mode is essentially Fortnite's spin on Operation: Knockout. The limited-time mode will see your team of trios utilize a range of super-powers as they battle it out in an epic 4-round knockout fight. After each round, teams will be given a different set of powers.
[poilib element="accentDivider"]Genshin Impact Review – Direct Hit
When you hear the words "free-to-play," you probably think of very specific kinds of games: mobile time-killers, first-person shooters with loot boxes, MMORPGs. However, a story-driven, open-world action-RPG in a similar vein to Zelda: Breath of the Wild is probably not what springs to mind. But that's exactly what Genshin Impact aims to be. It delivers a large, lore-filled, graphically lush world with nuanced combat, character-building, exploration mechanics, and co-op crossplay across multiple platforms at the most appealing price point possible--free! And while it succeeds admirably for the most part, it stumbles in a few key ways that remind you that there's no such thing as a fully free-to-play game.
Genshin Impact makes a great first impression. The anime-inspired visuals are inviting and colorful, and the fully voiced, nicely choreographed cutscenes give the game the feel of a premium product. It also gets you going with the gameplay very quickly; thanks to solid control design, you'll be running, swimming, climbing, dodging, gliding, fighting slimes, and slinging spells just a few minutes after the intro cutscenes wrap up. And once your first additional party member officially joins your posse, things start to get very interesting, as you'll start to learn the ins and outs of the elemental interactions that make Genshin Impact unique.
Each character in Genshin Impact has one of seven elemental properties tied to them, which greatly affects what they can do for combat and exploration. While systems of strong and weak elements are extremely common in games, Genshin Impact takes things a step further, introducing unique and interesting ways for multiple elements to interact with objects and enemies. It starts with simple interactions: an object aligned with Dendro (nature) like a wood shield or structure burns with damaging flames when exposed to Pyro attacks, while pools of water can be frozen with Cryo element skills or used as a conduit for causing Electro damage in an area. Experimenting with other elemental combinations will yield more interesting results; setting an enemy on fire and following up with an Electro attack overloads them with energy and causes area damage, while using a windstorm can blow another source of elemental damage like Pyro or Hydro elsewhere while augmenting its strength.
Continue Reading at GameSpotGenshin Impact Review – Direct Hit
When you hear the words "free-to-play," you probably think of very specific kinds of games: mobile time-killers, first-person shooters with loot boxes, MMORPGs. However, a story-driven, open-world action-RPG in a similar vein to Zelda: Breath of the Wild is probably not what springs to mind. But that's exactly what Genshin Impact aims to be. It delivers a large, lore-filled, graphically lush world with nuanced combat, character-building, exploration mechanics, and co-op crossplay across multiple platforms at the most appealing price point possible--free! And while it succeeds admirably for the most part, it stumbles in a few key ways that remind you that there's no such thing as a fully free-to-play game.
Genshin Impact makes a great first impression. The anime-inspired visuals are inviting and colorful, and the fully voiced, nicely choreographed cutscenes give the game the feel of a premium product. It also gets you going with the gameplay very quickly; thanks to solid control design, you'll be running, swimming, climbing, dodging, gliding, fighting slimes, and slinging spells just a few minutes after the intro cutscenes wrap up. And once your first additional party member officially joins your posse, things start to get very interesting, as you'll start to learn the ins and outs of the elemental interactions that make Genshin Impact unique.
Each character in Genshin Impact has one of seven elemental properties tied to them, which greatly affects what they can do for combat and exploration. While systems of strong and weak elements are extremely common in games, Genshin Impact takes things a step further, introducing unique and interesting ways for multiple elements to interact with objects and enemies. It starts with simple interactions: an object aligned with Dendro (nature) like a wood shield or structure burns with damaging flames when exposed to Pyro attacks, while pools of water can be frozen with Cryo element skills or used as a conduit for causing Electro damage in an area. Experimenting with other elemental combinations will yield more interesting results; setting an enemy on fire and following up with an Electro attack overloads them with energy and causes area damage, while using a windstorm can blow another source of elemental damage like Pyro or Hydro elsewhere while augmenting its strength.
Continue Reading at GameSpotBest Amazon Prime Laptop Deals
Best Amazon Prime Day Laptop Deals
[poilib element="commerceDeal" parameters="slug=best-prime-day-mac-deals"] [poilib element="commerceDeal" parameters="slug=best-prime-day-laptop-deals"] Laptops are only a small part of the many deals offered on Prime Day, so make sure to check out our main Amazon Prime Day page to keep up to date on the best deals and savings that are just waiting for you, including the Best Prime PC Mouse and Keyboard Deals and Best Prime Day Desk Deals.The Best Amazon Prime Day Deals
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