Activision Blizzard is being sued by top Call of Duty players for allegedly monopolizing the professional leagues and tournaments for the game, limiting players' ability to earn compensation from other entities and forcing them into financially devastating partnerships. The lawsuit seeks more than $680 million in damages, but Activision has stated that the claims have no basis in fact or law and that they will strongly defend against them.
During the Capcom Pro Tour Japan qualifier for Street Fighter 6, player Ibushigin|Kakeru was eliminated after a critical mistake in his match against WIP|Jaccy. Kakeru's error came during the final round when he chose a chip damage strategy that failed due to a slight misstep in execution, allowing Jaccy to counter with a level 2 Super and win the set. Brian F analyzed the match, pointing out that Kakeru could have secured a KO with a different combo or by adjusting his chip damage setup. Kakeru's elimination adds him to the list of top Japanese players who must now rely on the last chance qualifier to reach the Capcom Cup.
The article provides a comprehensive guide for Magic: The Gathering players preparing for the early 2024 Standard Regional Championship Qualifiers (RCQs). It analyzes the Magic Online Standard metagame, highlighting the top eight archetypes, with Domain Ramp emerging as the dominant strategy. Key cards like Deep-Cavern Bat and strategies to counter the top decks are discussed. The article also notes the importance of adapting decklists to beat popular strategies, particularly Domain Ramp, and offers insights into the evolving nature of the Standard metagame. Players are encouraged to choose and tune their decks with the goal of overcoming the current top contenders in the Standard format.
