CHAMPIONS GROUND: 2018

Thursday 17 May 2018

FA Cup record breakers Manchester United on course for £578m year end

May18 – On the eve of their record-equalling 20th FA Cup final appearance, Manchester United have reported third quarter revenue up

Manchester United Boss considering letting go one of manchester finest

Manchester United boss Jose Mourinho is reportedly seriously considering letting

Legacy issues steer £88m towards shock transfer

Atletico Madrid are reportedly trying to force

Bad news for Man United with Roma in ‘pole position’ to sign £40million-rated wonderkid

According to Dutch outlet VI, Manchester United have been dealt a blow in their pursuit of

Fulham 'slap £100million price tag' on Manchester United target

Fulham have slapped a £100million price tag on Manchester United target

Manchester United agree stunning £80m Signing

Manchester United
have landed

Big Deal As South American Midfielder Agrees To Join Manchester united with a whooping of £37m

The transfer window may be closed but managers are working hard on their plans for the summer so we’ll bring you all the latest gossip from around the globe. Today,

Man United considering summer swoop for EPL giants 23-year-old star

Both Premier League giants Manchester United and Chelsea FC are planning a summer swoop for

The agent of

£44 million rated destined for Manchester United as Tottenham ‘ready to sell’

Shock reports have claimed Tottenham are considering cashing in on Manchester United target

KOREDE BELLO GRADUATES SCHOOL WITH DISTINCTION

Mavin record’s singer Korede Bello was a student of Journalism at the Nigerian Institute of Journalism.

He was one of the 1,341

Dragon Quest XI Producer Explains Why The Nintendo Switch Version Is Coming Later

Dragon Quest XI Producer Hokuto Okamoto recently was interviewed at PAX East 2018 regarding the Nintendo Switch version, and some answers were given as to why the Switch version of the game is coming out much later than the PS4 and PC versions. [Thanks, GameSpot!] According to Okamoto, Unreal Engine is the cause of the delay for the Switch version, as the version that Dragon Quest XI is built upon is an older version compared to the newer versions that support the new console. In that sense, development is still expected to take a very long time: “It’s true that the Nintendo Switch version is under development at this moment in time. Specifically with regards to the development, this game was developed on the Unreal Engine, but the version for Unreal Engine needs to be updated, I suppose, in order to support Switch. In that sense, the development is still expected to take a very long time. It’s still a long ways out.”

Furthermore, he explained that the team considered holding back the release of the PS4 version to release alongside the Switch version, but decided to release the PS4 and Steam versions first in the end, as the outlook of the Switch version is still unclear. The team wanted to release Dragon Quest XI as soon as possible, which is why they came to their final decision:

“Of course, we did consider releasing PS4 and a Switch version around the same time if that was even a possibility, but right now the outlook for the Switch version is still unclear at this moment in time. The Japan team, they wanted to release Dragon Quest a XI and bring it overseas as soon as possible for our fans overseas, which is why they proceeded with the PS4 [and] Steam version[s] this time.”

While the Nintendo Switch version currently has an unknown release date, Square Enix has stated that it is definitely coming over to the West as well.

Dragon Quest XI is available in Japan for PlayStation 4 and Nintendo 3DS. The game will arrive in North America and Europe on September 4, 2018 for PlayStation 4 and PC via Steam. The Nintendo Switch version will be released later.A

Saturday 7 April 2018

Four big changes in War Thunder's 1.77 Advancing Storm update

This is a sponsored post courtesy of GaijinEntertainment. GaijinEntertainment show no signs of letting up when it comes to refining and adding to their multiplayer vehicular warfare sim, War Thunder. Nearly five years on from its Early Access launch and well over a year since the colossal 1.0 update, the game is still being improved, with the latest update making huge changes to graphics, audio, and game play. Not earned your stripes yet? Play War Thunder for free right now.

This dedication is all part of a promise to ensure War Thunder remains every bit as powerful and impressive as its name suggests. As part of that, a bevy of new tanks and aircraft join the fray as part of this new era for War Thunder, with a hefty emphasis on modern machines of war. So whether you are a devoted player, lapsed, or even if this is the first you have heard of War Thunder - here are four huge changes arriving with the 1.77 Advancing Storm update.
Modern-day battle tanks

Advancing Storm brings War Thunder’s Ground Forces mode well and truly into the modern era with the addition of seven main battle tanks from the ‘70s and ‘80s, some of which are still in active service around the world. Better still, nearly every research tree is getting a new tank to work towards and unlock.

For the USA, the legendary M1 Abrams takes its rightful place at the top of Rank VI. Realistic details such as its separate storage for ammo containers are present and accounted for in-game, meaning you can keep fighting even after a fire has broken out in your ammo racks.

France gets the highly advanced AMX-30B2 Brenus, which stands out with its 112 reactive armour packages, ensuring all of your key areas are protected from HEAT projectiles. The T-64B modernises the Soviet research tree, improving on one of the best tanks in War Thunder with better frontal armour and the ability to fire Cobra guided missiles. Britain gets the beloved Challenger MBT as its new best-in-class Ground Forces vehicle - its massive armament and Chobham armour get the job done. Finally, the Leopard 2K joins Germany, offering prospective Rank VI tankers a big gun, high manoeuvrability, and one of the best stabilizers in the game for landing shots on the move.

If you don’t fancy earning your way to the top of each research tree then you can always pick up Advancing Storm’s two new premium tanks, the Magach 3 from USA or the AMX-30 from France.
Improved visuals courtesy of Dagor Engine 5.0

Volumetric fog and smoke, dynamic weather effects, realistic and detailed ground surfaces, reactive water and puddle reflections. War Thunder is more striking and lifelike than ever before thanks to Dagor Engine 5.0. These changes are most apparent in Ground Warfare, where every detail - from the smoke that plumes from your tank’s exhaust, right down to the water that pools up in tyre and track marks - brings a new level of visual fidelity to tank battles.

Whether rolling through the rain-soaked, cobblestone streets of Normandy, or cresting a hill and looking out onto a foggy valley in Mozdok, the visual enhancements of Dagor Engine 5.0 are noteworthy. But the graphical improvements are not just great for in-game war photographers, as changes such as new anti-aliasing technology should improve gameplay by making it easier to distinguish enemies in thick foliage.
Booming new sound effects

Dagor Engine 5.0 isn’t just about good looks as it also overhauls the sound of warfare.
New sounds have been implemented to reflect minute differences in cannon calibres, helping experienced tank commanders glean useful information about the enemy they are facing off against. Bespoke loading mechanisms, the jangling of shell cases tumbling onto the floor, ultra-low frequencies for explosions, cannon shots, crumbling structures - the sound of combat is richer and deeper in Advancing Storm.

The realism goes so far that what you hear also differs based on what the tank commander’s perspective is. For example, when operating from a third-person-view tank, the sound of firing your main armament will linger for much longer, echoing across the map and rumbling through the ground. However, while firing from the first-person perspective, the roar of the cannon will reverberate many times over as it would in such a confined space. Gaijin Entertainment have taken this a step further, too, making it so the sound changes based on whether or not your tank crew are operating from a closed or open cabin.
New fighter aircraft for every nation

If you prefer to spend your time in War Thunder dogfighting high above the battlefield then there’s good news: update 1.77 adds a suite of new jet fighters for aerial aces to unlock. All seven War Thunder nations are getting new aircraft with the launch of Advancing Storm.

USSR, for example, get an unusual interceptor called the La-200, which boasts twin jet engineers placed in tandem, one behind the other.
The M.D.452 Mystere IIC joins France, its thick armour and wide range of armament options providing you with a versatile jet fighter that is as good against ground targets as it is against other pilots.

Japan might not get a jet fighter, but the Ki-108 makes up for it with pressurized cabin for high altitude flying and powerful cannons - it was designed for taking down US superfortresses and should serve you exceptionally well against such foes.

Perhaps the most interesting new aircraft of update 1.77 is actually the one made by a War Thunder player as part of the Revenue Share Partner Program.

The He 177A-5 Greif is a deceptively fast long-range heavy bomber with a huge selection of bombs and cockpit-controlled remote gun turrets for fending off heavy fighters.

Diablo’s Deckard Cain Bores the Enemy Team to Sleep in Heroes of the Storm

In a recent video from the official Heroes of the Storm YouTube account, they’ve ported back to sanctuary to identify their next hero, which is none other than Deckard Cain, Diablo’s original lore-master. Cain’s famous greeting, ‘…Stay awhile and listen.’ , has even been turned into a powerful spell that puts his enemies to sleep!

Deckard Cain is now the newest member in the Heroes of the Storm legendary roster, and will be playing the support role. His abilities allow him to heal his allies, damage his enemies, and control the flow of battle by ensnaring the enemy team with spells that slow and hold them still.

The last two heroic abilities allow him to either put his enemies to sleep with ‘Stay Awhile and Listen’ or to conjure up a ‘Lorenado’ to wreak havoc on the enemy team and knock them all aside. You can check out hows Cain’s abilities work in Heroes of the Storm with the video below!

For a more detailed look at Cain’s abilities in Heroes of the storm, Blizzard have listed the details of his abilities:
Healing Potion – Throw a Healing Potion on the ground that heals the first allied Hero that comes in contact with it for 230. Limit 0 active Potions.
Horadric Cube – Throw the Horadric Cube, dealing 80 damage to all enemies in the area and Slowing them by 40% for 1.75 seconds.
Scroll of Sealing – Unfurl an enchanted scroll, forming a triangle that deals 150 damage to enemies inside and Roots them for 1.5 seconds.

For the heroic abilities:
Stay Awhile and Listen – After 1 second, Channel for 3 seconds, putting enemy Heroes in front of Deckard to Sleep while Channeling, and for 2 seconds after. Enemies can only be put to Sleep once per cast, and Sleep’s effects end instantly if they take damage.
Lorenado – Vector Targeting Create a swirling lorenado that travels in the targeted direction, continually knocking away enemies that come into contact with it.

Are you looking forward to playing as the newest hero to join Heroes of the Storm? Let us know!

Tuesday 3 April 2018

JUST IN: Chelsea determined to sign Brazilian star with £176m release clause

Last summer Chelsea wanted to recruit another defensive midfielder after selling Nemanja Matic to Manchester United for £40m, but Conte failed to find a reliable replacement of the Serbian.

Man United legend makes big Chelsea claim as Spaniard on way in to Stamford Bridge?

Former Manchester United defender and Sky Sports pundit Gary Neville has claimed Antonio Conte will not be at Chelsea next season.

Double Blow for manchester united as

Manchester United striker Anthony Martial could be on his way out of Old Trafford this summer as he is being tracked by Juventus. The France international has been a bit-part player in José Mourinho’s team this season after the acquisition of Alexis Sanchez from Arsenal last winter and he is tipped to be heading towards the club’s exit door by the end of the season.

Breaking News: Barcelona fighting for top man united star this summer, see details

Barcelona is eyeing a shock swoop for Luke Shaw following his run-in with Jose Mourinho.

The Spanish giants are making ready to travel within the market this summer for a brand new left-back. And Shaw is firmly on their radio detection and ranging as he desires to quit old Trafford where he feels Manchester United boss Mourinho is selecting on him.

CHELSEA PLAY MAKER ALREADY KNOWS WHO WILL REPLACE HIM AT CHELSEA

It seems that even Eden Hazard has now accepted that he will be leaving Stamford Bridge this summer and he apparently already knows who is being lined up to replace him.

GOOD NEWS: FOR CHELSEA REAL MADRID STAR DROP MAN UTD ‘OFFER’...TO JOIN CHELSEA

The Spain international has been heavily linked with a move away from the Bernabeu this season.
Isco, 25, has been in and out of Zinedine Zidane’s starting line-up this time out.

Agent of 32-goal striker holds talks with Chelsea over summer move

The agent of Manchester United and Real Madrid target Robert Lewandowski has held talks with Chelsea over a possible summer move.

The pair have been absentees over the course of recent weeks for the Blues. David Luiz has been sidelined by an ankle injury, while Barkley is nursing a hamstring injury.

MADRID AND CHELSEA REPORTEDLY AGREE SHOCK £119m EARLY SUMMER DEAL FOR STAR MAN

Chelsea are planning a huge bid for Real Madrid star Marco Asensio, according to shock reports in Spain. Asensio has been linked with a summer move to Chelsea over the past few weeks.

CHELSEA STAR SHOCKINGLY DEMANDS ANTONIO CONTE DEPARTURE

Alvaro Morata is an unhappy man as it’s reported by Don Balon that he feels regret in leaving Real Madrid in the summer.

Report says that the Ligue one leaders are on the lookout for a long-term replacement for veteran midfielder Thiago Motta, and have eyed Kante as their main target.

Antonio Conte urged to drop star ahead of Barcelona clash

Chelsea boss Antonio Conte has been adviced to drop youngster Andreas Christensen and correct his rift with defender David Luiz by football pundit Garth Crooks.
Youngster favoured at Stamford Bridge

SHOCKING: Chelsea star confirms that he'll be leaving the club this summer

Chelsea goalkeeper Matej Delac is spending this week training with Danish side AC Horsens with a view to joining them on a permanent deal in the summer, as per Horsens official website.

€75m-rated mega star forward wants Chelsea move not Manchester United

Wales and Real Madrid forward Gareth Bale must have broken the heart of many Manchester United faithfuls after declaring his decision to join Antonio Conte in the summer despite Mourinho’s interest, this is according to report.

Nigeria Player of the Year Victor Moses was a non-playing substitute in Chelsea's 2-1 victory over his former club Crystal Palace in the Premier League on Saturday evening.

Thibaut Thibaut Courtois has been Chelsea’s number one goalkeeper since 2014 when he returned to the club from his three-season loan spell at Atletico Madrid.

Chelsea boss Antonio Conte has warned Eden Hazard against criticising him. After defeat at Manchester City, Hazard raised eyebrows by saying he could have played for "three hours" and not touched the ball.

Chelsea are currently struggling to defend their Premier League crown as they sit fifth in the table - two points behind Tottenham, who face Bournemouth this afternoon (4pm).

Chelsea will more than likely come up against a fully-fit Lionel Messi on Wednesday evening after the Barcelona star withdrew from his side's game at Malaga this evening.

Along with midfield maestro Andres Iniesta, Barcelona loses another star, who has joined the list of injured players that will miss the Champions League clash against Chelsea.

Chelsea returned to winning ways on Saturday against Crystal Palace at Stamford Bridge.
Brazilian midfielder Willian continued his recent scoring form with a curler to break the deadlock in he 25th minute.

WOW!!! Real Madrid ready to offer £100m – plus Gareth Bale – to sign Chelsea's play maker Read more

Real Madrid are reportedly preparing to offer Gareth Bale to Chelsea as they bid to sign Eden Hazard. Belgium superstar Hazard has been heavily linked with Real over the past year and he is yet to commit his future to the Blues by signing a new contract.