Tekken 8 Review – The Heat Of Battle

Tekken 8’s greatest challenge is building on a fighting game experience that has been refined to close to perfection over the course of eight-plus years, without feeling like it retreading old ground or needlessly upending the foundation laid by its predecessor. Thankfully, it’s a challenge that developer Bandai Namco meets by introducing an improved fighting system focused on aggression, an impressive roster of 32 fighters, and one of the most rock-solid online experiences I’ve ever seen in a fighting game.

The main draw of Tekken 8 is the Heat system, which represents a new wrinkle to an already-satisfying set of brawling mechanics. Certain moves in each fighter’s repertoire emit a burst of white energy on contact which, in turn, activates an aura of that same energy around the character’s limbs. While in this state, characters can inflict more damage when blocked, gain access to a quick Heat Dash or powerful Heat Smash, and receive a few unique perks depending on the character. Claudio, for example, gets access to enhanced and powerful Starburst attacks while Heat is active, while Leroy can add time to his Heat meter whenever he uses one of his uniqu…

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The Solitaire Conspiracy Review – Jack Of All Trades

As I played The Solitaire Conspiracy, I couldn’t help but wonder what other classics of tabletop gaming would benefit from the treatment that the solo card game receives here. Story-driven checkers? Chess with hero characters? Mancala with a leaderboard? The latest project from Bithell Games reimagines solitaire as a means of espionage. And while the FMV story that frames each hand is pretty predictable, the mechanical ramifications of this conceit make for a fantastic take on the traditional card game.

You are an unwitting spy, kidnapped and put to work by Protega, an intel organization working outside the confines of any nation’s government. Protega is represented to you by Kinda Funny’s Greg Miller as Jim Ratio, your handler and constant companion throughout the campaign. Ratio tells you that you need to take down a mysterious figure called Solitaire, who has shut down Protega’s means of communication with their operatives out in the field. It’s your mission to regain control of this spy network.

Your spy work plays out through games of solitaire. According to the credits, the versions of the game that The Solitaire Conspira…

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Octopath Traveler 2's Free Demo Is Now Available

As part of the many Nintendo Direct announcement, Octopath Traveler 2’s free demo is now available for Nintendo Switch, PlayStation, and PC. The demo includes the opening hours of the game, and saves will transfer to the full game after purchase. Come from Sports betting site VPbet

Octopath Traveler 2, the sequel to the 2018 Octopath Traveler game, launches on February 24. It follows eight different characters who all have different motivations and goals. Combat is turn-based with unique systems like a day and night cycle that affect which actions specific characters can take.

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Official Xbox Wireless Controllers Are On Sale – Save Big On Special-Edition Models

A handful of official Xbox wireless controllers are on sale for great prices right now. Most notably, a few special-edition models are discounted, including the eye-catching Dream Vapor variant, which launched earlier this year. A first-party Xbox controller is naturally the go-to option for Xbox Series X|S and Xbox One, but it’s also a fantastic PC, Mac, and mobile gaming controller.

Xbox controller deals available now

  • Stellar Shift – Special Edition (Best Buy) — $50 ($70)
  • Dream Vapor – Special Edition (Amazon) — $53 ($70)
  • Stormcloud Vapor – Special Edition (Walmart) — $54 ($70)
  • Pulse Red (Amazon) — $44 ($65)
  • Carbon Black (Amazon) — $44 ($60)
  • Carbon Black (Walmart) — $44 ($60)

The controllers listed above have been discounted by up to $21, and some of the highlights include the gorgeous blue-purple gradient of the Stellar Shift controller, the mesmerizing Dream Vapor with its smoky swirls, and the very crimson Pulse Red controller. Like the regular Carbon Black controller–which is also on sal…

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BETER Live Expands with Two New Studios in Romania

BETER Live, a provider of next-gen live casino products and gaming solutions, has opened two new studios in Europe to keep up with the demand for its content. One of the studios sports a European style, while the other one is in an Indian style, the company announced.

The two new studios were described as state-of-the-art facilities designed to provide a “sophisticated, stylish and relaxed environment” for BETER Live players. The company’s team has made it so players can always find tables tailored to their preferences.

Some tables have a cinematic atmosphere, evoking the feeling of a traditional casino. Others are darker and will use LED lighting to look sportier. Lastly, there is a selection of modern tables designed to appeal to the younger generation of bettors.

BETER Live’s signature mint color is visible on each table in the European-style studio, making the company branding much more recognizable. That studio combines classic design with a modern approach and leverages floral patterns behind the glass to make players feel relaxed.

The Indian-style studio, on the other hand, features traditional Asian games and an Eastern ae…

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GGPoker Presents Road To London Poker Series

Today, June 22nd, GGPoker, the Isle of Man’s leading provider of popular poker games around the world, unveils the launch of Road to London, an outstanding series of online poker tournaments that offers players the chance to win their way to reputable live poker events in London, UK.

Two tournaments:

As part of the series, there are two tournaments, the £21,200 ($27,000) Triton Super High Roller GGMillion$ Live and the £3,300 WSOP Super Circuit Series London Main Event, which promise an exciting experience for competitive players, as well as seeing poker on a global stage. Commenting on the upcoming Road to London poker series, Angela Martin, UK & Ireland Head of Marketing at GGPoker, said: “We are absolutely thrilled to bring back the excitement of live poker events to London. Road to London provides our players with an unrivaled opportunity to participate in world-class tournaments and compete alongside the poker elite. We’re confident that GGPoker players will relish the chance to win their way into these incredible live events at a fraction of the cost, making poker dreams come true.”

As for the £21,200 Triton Super High …

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Interblock Snaps up Aruze Gaming America’s ETGs

Interblock has confirmed that it’s buying out electronic table games (ETG). The company, which develops products for the iGaming industry, will strengthen its own offering in the vertical by securing the remaining assets from Aruze Gaming America.

Aruze’s ETGs Change Hands

Interblock is moving confidently in the vertical as well, as the company is acquiring the ETG product line and will be expanding its workforce to more than 700 employees worldwide, with more details about the company’s plans and the exact nature of the acquisition forthcoming. Commenting on the recent development, Interblock Global CEO John Connelly had this to add:

The Aruze acquisition creates a significant portfolio of innovative synergies we intend to bring to the market before the end of this calendar year.

Interblock Global CEO John Connelly

The executive said that his company was happy to buy these asse…

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Zelda- Tears Of The Kingdom – All Skyview Towers Locations

The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom Skyview Towers launch Link all the way up into the air. From there, you should have a clear view of your surroundings and numerous landmarks. Oh, and they also act as fast travel points. Here’s our guide to help you find and unlock all 15 Skyview Towers in Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom.

How to unlock all Skyview Towers in Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom

The Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom Skyview Towers appear as tall structures with bright spotlights, highly visible from a distance. They’re normally unlocked once you interact with their respective terminals, thereby creating a fast travel point/teleportation circle. Then, upon stepping onto the central platform, Link will be launched high up. This reveals the surface and sky portions on your map. Moreover, you can use these as skydiving spots so you can reach landmarks.

Zelda- Skyward Sword HD – Lanayru Desert Heart Piece Locations

We’ve compiled the locations of every piece in the Lanayru Desert region below. As a note, some Heart Pieces are linked to Goddess Cubes, which are artifacts that reveal a treasure chest in the Sky region upon hitting them. In this guide, we’ve noted the cube’s location instead of where it ends up, as Fi will reveal that information to you once the chest appears.

If you’re curious about other heart piece locations, read our comprehensive heart piece roundup. For more guides, be sure to check out our Zelda: Skyward Sword guide roundup. Otherwise, read our Zelda: Skyward Sword HD review.

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  • Lanayru Desert: Northeast Section
  • North End of The Temple of Time (Goddess Cube Heart Piece)
  • Lanayru Sand Sea: Pirate Stronghold (Goddess Cube Heart Piece)
  • Lanayru Sand Sea: Sandship
  • Lanayru Sand Sea: Minecart Mini-Game
  • Lanayru Gorge: Thunder Dragon’s Lightning Round

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MGM Resorts International potentially pondering new Las Vegas Strip property

A senior executive with American casino operator MGM Resorts International has reportedly hinted that the firm may soon embark on a plan to bring a new gambling-friendly development to the south end of the Las Vegas Strip.

According to a Wednesday report from a source, the revelation came from the Las Vegas-headquartered company’s Chief Financial Officer, Jonathan Halkyard (pictured), during a Tuesday presentation at the Virtual Global Consumer and Retail Conference event from financial services giant Morgan Stanley.

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MGM Resorts International’s operating portfolio currently runs to ten Las Vegas Strip venues including the Excalibur Hotel and Casino, Bellagio Las Vegas, MGM Grand Las Vegas and Luxor Las Vegas facilities while the firm revealed less than a month ago that it was putting plans in place to dispose of its ageing Mirage Las Vegas property. However, Halkyard reportedly stated that ‘the energy’ along this famous corridor has been moving south following the opening of the T-Mobile Arena and Allegiant Stadium and led the operator to agree to pay roughly $1.6 billion in September so as t…

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