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These are the strangest unique crosshairs in Valorant News These are the strangest unique crosshairs in Valorant By Fariha Bhatti Esports performance hacks for up-and-coming players at home News Esports performance hacks for up-and-coming players at home By William Davis Here’s what tick rate means and which games have the highest News Here’s what tick rate means and which games have the highest By William Davis
Best New World streamers to watch for Twitch drops News
Best New World streamers to watch for Twitch drops Nicholas James Amazon’s first proper foray into the MMO space, New World, launched today to explosive reception. It reached more than eight hundred thousand viewers on Twitch within hours of its release and had bustling servers aplenty. The European fantasy-inspired world has a distinct splash of dark magic and mystery to it. If you’re not joining Aeturnum, what streamers can you catch diving into the world? And if you are, who’s going …
Birmingham FC hosts free FIFA 22 event with prizes up for grabs News
Birmingham FC hosts free FIFA 22 event with prizes up for grabs William Davis Skilled FIFA players will soon have a chance to win some cash at St. Andrews Stadium. Birmingham FC has announced a free open FIFA 22 tournament with a substantial grand prize at its center. The PlayStation event is completely free to enter and sports a £1,750 prize purse. The open qualifiers for Battle of the Blues will begin on October 16. After winning the online qualifier, eight competitors will duel …
How to play Among Us in Roblox News
How to play Among Us in Roblox Fariha Bhatti Innersloth’s 3D Among Us is a bit too realistic in Roblox’s virtual universe.  The social deception game was initially released in 2018 but it rose to popularity in 2020. Famous streamers jumped on the imposter bandwagon, propelling the game to the top of the charts. Considering the game’s popularity, many developers incorporated Among Us mods into their titles, and fans out there are wondering if the Among Us series could …
Understanding Nordic esports dominance in Europe News
Understanding Nordic esports dominance in Europe William Davis These countries are also more supportive of their young people, which has allowed them to follow their dreams and chase success. Hopefully other countrScandinavian countries are known for their Viking past, their amazing social programs and benefits, and their legends of Nordic gods, goddesses and giants. These days, there may not be any hammer wielding gods or ice queens, but there certainly are giants. This time it’s esports throughout the …
Baal is Genshin Impact’s biggest success followed by a total flop News Baal is Genshin Impact’s biggest success followed by a total flop By William Davis How to get refunds on games and DLC with Steam support News How to get refunds on games and DLC with Steam support By William Davis Nintendo fans not happy with Super Mario Bros. voice cast News Nintendo fans not happy with Super Mario Bros. voice cast By Olivia Richman
New Chinese gaming law launches whistleblower website News
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 …
Dating tips for gamers News
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 …
Who are the best paid esports stars, and how much do they earn? News
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 …
How to claim upcoming Genshin Impact anniversary rewards News
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. …
How does the meteoric rise of esports in the west affect the popularity of online gaming in general? William Davis News If you had asked a random person on the street what esports was 10 or even five years ago, they probably wouldn’t have had any idea what you were talking about. But recently, esports have exploded in popularity across North America and Europe. How will this meteoric rise affect the popularity of online gaming in general? Online casino gaming As esports has grown in the West, so have online casinos. …
AdBlockers: An unexpected browsing companion William Davis News AdBlocker software has more than 65 million users worldwide. In addition, 46,2% of internet users admit they are using AdBlockers for various reasons. Ad-blocking software comes in multiple shapes and sizes, but the main goal is to scan specific elements on the page and avoid loading them into view. Depending on the AdBlocker software, some allow users to create or upload their filter list of websites they don’t want to …
General tips on buying gaming devices for newbies William Davis News Gaming is currently in its best state in terms of technology.  Amazing titles are now available on cheap mobile devices and the triple-A gaming experience on consoles have innovated to a level nobody anticipated. What the developers refer to as “next generation” is in the present and gamers are now relishing this new innovation. The new generation ushered in a new era that is accessible for non-gamers to join the …
Asmongold calls the toned down sexuality in WoW “a joke” Olivia Richman News 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: …
New release of Resident Evil Village DLC William Davis News 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 …
The Great Ace Attorney Chronicles William Davis News 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 …
Nintendo Switch Bluetooth audio support arrives and it’s awful Steven Rondina News 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 News 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 News 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 News 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 News 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 News 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 …

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