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New Chinese gaming law launches whistleblower website
William Davis
Young Chinese gamers just can’t seem to catch a break these days. The Chinese government has launched a new website where citizens can report games that violate its new laws. It is meant to alert law enforcement of games that do not enforce the government’s new restrictions on the amount of time young people can spend playing video games. This website is not used to report the Chinese children that …
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Dating tips for gamers
William Davis
Single and passionate about gaming? Some lovestruck gamers have decided that they want to find a partner with similar interests, whether it’s anime bunge marathons or competing for high scores together at the arcade. One of the best ways to meet your player two is on a dating website or app. If you love games, you’re used to virtual reality, and online dating provides such a convenient way of hooking …
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Who are the best paid esports stars, and how much do they earn?
William Davis
There’s always been a debate in the sporting world about whether sports stars get paid too much. For the most part it’s just fans misdirecting their frustration that the overpaid team owner is trying to shortchange the actual talent, but it’s still a topic that comes up frequently. While the debate tends to be focused on sports such as baseball and soccer, there’s a decent chance it will be coming …
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How to claim upcoming Genshin Impact anniversary rewards
William Davis
miHoYo has a ton of rewards planned for the first anniversary of Genshin Impact. Genshin Impact’s developer has finally announced the planned rewards for the open-world RPG’s first anniversary. All players can claim at least 10 free wishes just for logging in. Talented artists and cosplayers can earn even more for helping promote the game. One of the most prized anniversary rewards for Genshin Impact is a free ten pull. …
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Asmongold calls the toned down sexuality in WoW “a joke”
Olivia Richman
The World of Warcraft community is upset with the 9.1.5 update, and its most popular streamer feels the same way. The update may be small, but 9.1.5 has caused quite a commotion. World of Warcraft players are fine with the tweaks to the four Covenants and the ability to now swap between them after a certain level. But they noticed something in the patch notes that really caused an uproar: …
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New release of Resident Evil Village DLC
William Davis
Resident Evil Village was already a smash hit, but the game itself is about to get bigger. Capcom announced during its E3 2021 presentation that the survival horror title will be getting bigger. The Resident Evil Village story will continue on, expanding on what has been a strong recent history of Resident Evil titles boasting solid DLC. Resident Evil Village helped cement the franchise as one of the biggest video …
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The Great Ace Attorney Chronicles
William Davis
Capcom is a Japanese video game developer that has delivered some of the best and most popular franchises in gaming, including Resident Evil, Mega Man, Street Fighter, Dead Rising, Devil May Cry, and more. From 1979 until today, the company has created subsidiaries across Asia, Europe, and North America. In recent years, the company has been turning its attention to remastering, remaking, and rereleasing some of its past classics with …
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Nintendo Switch Bluetooth audio support arrives and it’s awful
Steven Rondina
While Nintendo is gearing up for the release of the OLED Switch, that doesn’t mean the company is abandoning the standard Switch models. A major update has come out, allowing users to use Bluetooth audio devices including headphones and speakers with the Nintendo Switch. The long-awaited feature finally arrived in the 13.0.0 system update on Wednesday, allowing users to enjoy a fully wireless experience on the go and the ability …
French legend RpK retires from professional CSGO
William Davis
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Veteran Cédric “RpK” Guipouy has confirmed that his professional Counter-Strike: Global Offensive career has come to an end. At 32 years of age, RpK was one of the oldest players in the scene and has said he is leaving pro gaming to enter the automobile industry. RpK was released from his Team Vitality contract back on August 26. This came four month after he was benched in favor of rising …
NVIDIA leaks hint at God of War, FF7 Remake PC ports, and more
William Davis
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A number of prominent console-exclusive games including 2018’s God of War and Final Fantasy 7 Remake are coming to PC, according to NVIDIA Geforce NOW testing leaks. Dataminers have discovered a massive list of console games that could be getting PC ports in the near future. Programmer Ighor July discovered the list of titles hidden in the NVIDIA GeForce NOW program. The list includes several unexpected PlayStation-exclusive titles including FF7 …
Is it illegal to cheat in online video games? We have the answer
William Davis
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For some hackers, getting banned from their favorite game may prove to be the least of their worries. Cheating in online games has become a rampant problem. The scourge of cheating extends across all genres, but first-person shooters such as Counter-Strike: Global Offensive, Call of Duty Warzone, and Valorant tend to have the most issues with hackers. Almost every developer hands out bans to hackers, but some gamers have gotten fines …
Play online games on the MPL app in the US
William Davis
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Playing interactive games online has long been a fascinating pastime for smartphone users. Over the years, these digital platforms have delivered excellent user interfaces offering remarkable gaming experiences with cash-winning opportunities. Mobile Premier League (MPL) is now set to woo the US audience with its domains. This online gaming brand has already captured a fair share of the population in India and other countries. It aims to provide a versatile …
The ultimate Twitch streamer guide for connectivity
William Davis
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A guide to broadband for Twitch streamers According to Statista, April 2021 saw around 9.36 million streamers active on Twitch. What’s the thing they all have in common? Well, apart from charisma and access to the hottest games, the essential thing is broadband. Fast broadband, to be precise. If your streams are laggy then viewers won’t become followers so it’s vital to deliver peak performance and ensure your own channel …
How to join Halo Infinite’s next multiplayer demo
William Davis
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Halo Infinite is getting another round of technical testing before its holiday season release. Halo Infinite is breaking new ground in the sci-fi shooter franchise. The multiplayer will be free-to-play and follow a live service structure similar to other free FPS games. Infinite is currently scheduled for a December 8 release date but eager Halo fans can get a sneak peek by signing up for the Halo Insider program. 343 …
The three coolest features coming in Battlefield 2042
William Davis
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The Battlefield franchise is breaking new ground with a futuristic take on the warfare of tomorrow. Battlefield 2042 is the upcoming sequel to Battlefield 1. Instead of using a past conflict, 2042 will attempt to imagine conflicts set in the not-so-far future. The first-person shooter is scheduled for an October 22 release with multiple beta tests in advance. Developer DICE has already released a handful of trailers showing exciting gameplay …
How esports is shaping the future of casinos
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Ever since online gaming entered the scene, the whole gaming community started a trend of online gaming competitions. This community and competitions grew so much and have taken over the world rapidly and as a result we today have esports. Another industry that has arisen from this trend is esports betting which today is a huge industry. Fans adore esports games and thanks to them and some great esports teams, …
China slows online game approvals, citing addiction concerns
Olivia Richman
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China has been laser-focused on curbing gaming addiction in 2021. Last month, China limited minors to three hours of gaming a week, down from 90 minutes a day. Now, China has slowed down approval for new online games. The regulation was first reported by South China Morning Post. The newspaper said that the decision to slow down approvals came about after a Wednesday meeting between Chinese authorities and gaming firms. …
FaZe Clan will be appearing in its own DC comic
Olivia Richman
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FaZe Clan is officially part of the DC Universe. A recent collaboration with DC Comics saw FaZe Clan members starring in their very own comic book. The epic collaboration in celebration of Batman month featured a limited-edition comic book. This was the first time an esports organization has become part of the DC Universe. FaZe Clan head of marketing Xavier Ramos said it’s “been an honor” to work with an …
ConcernedApe suggests he may be done with Stardew Valley
Steven Rondina
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Development of Stardew Valley may actually be done. Stardew Valley esports’ first esports event, the Stardew Valley Cup, has come and gone and there was an extra bit of intrigue coming from Eric “ConcernedApe” Barone after play ceased. While waiting for the scores to be tallied, viewers were able to participate in something of a Q&A with the Stardew Valley creator and as one would expect, many of those questions …
The tallest pro gamers across esports and streaming
William Davis
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It’s hard to tell how tall gamers really are when you usually see them hunched over a keyboard, deep in concentration. Physical size has very little to do with gaming ability, but some of the most skilled gamers in the world would look right at home on a basketball court. The tallest esports stars can be found across League of Legends, Counter-Strike: Global Offensive, Dota 2, and many other games, …
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