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A game studio from this country is led by David Cage and called Quantic Dream. (15[1])It’s not Germany, but a Rainbow Six: Siege operator from this country comes equipped with a non-electric Extendable Shield. A Talon operative from this country assassinated Tekhartha Mondatta at King’s Row. (15[1])The first non-tutorial mission of Hitman takes place in this country, which is also (15[1])the setting of A (*) Plague Tale. In May 2022, (10[1])this country’s cultural ministry banned the English terms “e-sports” and “pro gamer” in favour of local equivalents. A game set in this country follows Arno Dorian fighting against Templars, and was made free after a 2020 fire. For 10 points, Assassin’s Creed Unity is set in what home country of the Notre Dame Cathedral and Ubisoft Paris? ■END■

ANSWER: France (the Siege operator is Montagne and the Talon operative is Widowmaker from Overwatch)
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Buzzes

PlayerTeamOpponentBuzz PositionValue
John HayesHolding Space for the Lyrics of TequilaElegy WRITten in a Country Churchyard1415
Logan PierceESF BeeThe House of the SpiRITs4515
Sam BarreketteCRITique of Pure ReasonFowl Play5915
Greg ReiserThe RITes of ZhouSyracuse University New York Everything Sports Fun6810

Summary

TournamentEditionExact Match?TUHConv. %Power %Neg %Average Buzz
2024 HONK! @ Waterloo2024-08-03Y8100%50%25%72.25
2024 HONK! @ Carleton2024-10-20Y4100%50%25%65.50
2024 HONK! @ Syracuse2024-12-07Y4100%75%0%46.50
2025 HONK! @ Online2025-03-09Y10100%80%20%47.80