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Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice takes top spot of the charts

Sekiro Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice takes top spot of the charts

Activision Blizzard’s Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice debuted at the top of the UK weekly charts. Sales figures for FromSoftware’s new IP are on a par with what Dark Souls sold back at launch in 2011, but are down 29 per cent compared to Bloodborne’s launch sales in 2015. But once …

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Blizzard is removing the choice to spend real money on loot boxes in Heroes of the Storm

heroes of the storm Blizzard is removing the choice to spend real money on loot boxes in Heroes of the Storm

Blizzard has removed the option to buy lucky dip loot boxes with real money from Heroes of the Storm. MOBA Heroes of the Storm currently offers various ways for players to purchase boosts, bundles and Heroes, including three different types of in-game currency: Gold, Gems, and Shards. While all are …

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