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China slows online game approvals, citing addiction concerns
Olivia Richman
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. …
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FaZe Clan will be appearing in its own DC comic
Olivia Richman
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 …
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ConcernedApe suggests he may be done with Stardew Valley
Steven Rondina
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 …
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The tallest pro gamers across esports and streaming
William Davis
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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How to reset Crucible Valor rank in Destiny 2 New Light
William Davis
Destiny 2’s player-versus-player mode just got a ton of fresh blood thanks to the New Light free-to-play update. The Crucible is the ultimate proving ground for Destiny 2’s competitive players. Instead of the usual grind of looting and shooting, players square off in squads of six to earn valuable loot and cosmetic rewards. Whether you’re a new player confused by the menus or a veteran looking to earn more loot, …
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3 potential directions that gaming could be heading in
William Davis
What’s the next big thing in gaming? That’s a question being asked every day by gamers and experts alike, and it’s a tough question to answer. There are many different areas to look to in trying to answer this question. We’ll break down a few of them that stand out the most. Virtual Reality For decades, virtual reality has been seen as the next big thing. Engineers and developers have …
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Everything you need to know about sprinklers in Stardew Valley
Steven Rondina
Time management is the name of the game in Stardew Valley, with players needing to juggle fishing, mining, farming, crafting, foraging, and relationships with NPCs. There aren’t really any shortcuts to manage all of this, but the closest players can get to one may be sprinklers. Sprinklers streamline the farming process and make it much less time-intensive. Instead of watering being an everyday hassle, sprinklers can make it so farming …
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How to get Destiny 2 free to play on PC, Xbox, PlayStation
William Davis
Hundreds of thousands of new Guardians have joined Destiny 2 since the release of the free-to-play New Light edition. Destiny 2 New Light is a free-to-play version of Bungie’s loot-based first-person shooter released for the PC, PlayStation, and Xbox. New Light gives players access to all of Destiny 2’s major areas, though many sections within restricted. New Light players have full access to multiplayer and to the majority of the …
China limits kids to 3 hours of gaming per week with new laws
Steven Rondina
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China is set to implement harsh restrictions on minors when it comes to playing video games. According to a report by Reuters, the Chinese government is limiting the amount of time people under the age of 18 can spend playing video games to just three hours per week. With that are specific time restrictions, with youths only being allowed to play from 8 p.m. to 9 p.m. on Fridays, Saturdays, …
Can Blizzard continue to please fans as World of Warcraft gets older?
William Davis
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Can developers at Activision-Blizzard keep their fans excited about World of Warcraft forever? Probably not, but that’s the challenge the team is faced with. World of Warcraft has been a sterling success for Blizzard, now Activision-Blizzard, for many years. The MMORPG took its entire genre to new heights when it was released in late 2004, and it’s still chugging along more than 15 years later. But for how much longer …
Nintendo shuts down modded Smash Bros. Brawl tournament
Steven Rondina
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Nintendo has repeatedly taken public lashings on social media for its hostility towards Super Smash Bros. esports competitions, but the company isn’t backing down. A Project+ tournament slated to take place at the Riptide esports event slated to happen on September 10 was abruptly canceled by Nintendo. Riptide announced the news on Twitter. “Riptide was contacted recently by a Nintendo of America, Inc. representative regarding our Project+ events. As a …
Top 10 interesting indie games and projects to be released by 2022
William Davis
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The great thing about gaming is that despite the industry going stratospheric in terms of market and revenue size over recent years, it is not entirely dominated by non-endemic corporations. Yes, there are big companies who make big money, like Sony, EA Sports, and so on but their presence does not prevent smaller indie businesses from finding success in their own niches. It’s something that’s basically impossible in other tech …
Everything you need to know about gaming music and where to get it
William Davis
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When it comes to using music to help make a visual production more complete and three-dimensional in nature, this is perhaps never more effectively achieved than within the world of gaming. The use of music, score and sound effects is key when used in film and TV projects, as well as other uses such as video production for social media assets. When it comes to creating an immersive video game …
What makes Denmark such an esports powerhouse?
William Davis
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In recent years, the esports movement has attracted both an enormous number of spectators and created an industry worth hundreds of millions of dollars. Esports is a massive global trend and receives tens of millions of online views, matching traditional sports in some metrics. So why has esports attained this kind of success? And why is Denmark at the forefront of this movement? While all forms of sport have always …
Miyagi aim training could be what unlocks your next Valorant rank
Fariha Bhatti
Valorant
Do you ever see your high-skilled teammates click enemy heads and wish that you could do the same? Turns out, recklessly shooting bots in practice isn’t always enough to get you there. One of the most convenient ways to train aim is to hop in practice range and shoot at bots. However, players often take the timer too seriously, which counters the true purpose of the training. Crisp aim can …
Halo Infinite’s release date finally revealed at Gamescom
Steven Rondina
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The first killer app of the Xbox Series X/S finally has a release date. During Gamescom Opening Night Live, a new trailer dropped featuring Halo Infinite’s multiplayer options. Alongside it came the final release date for the hotly anticipated first-person shooter. Alongside Halo Infinite is a new Xbox Elite controller based on Master Chief with a green body, black handles and buttons, and a golden control pad. There will also …
Everything you need to know about fishing in Stardew Valley
Steven Rondina
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When players get started in Stardew Valley, they have a lot of different things they’re able to do. For many players, fishing ends up being a favorite activity. But there’s a lot to learn about it. Getting started can be difficult and there’s little that’s explained in a way that will make it easy to progress forward. Even towards the end, the goals and rewards around fishing aren’t made especially …
New Valorant Recon skin line features amazing butterfly knife
Fariha Bhatti
Valorant
Valorant patch 3.04 has arrived with a brand new skin bundle that has fans of Counter-Strike intrigued. Riot Games has been caught in a catch-22 recently, with fans criticizing the publisher for both releasing too many skins and for not releasing them frequently enough. After two weeks without a new skin bundle, the Recon collection has been unveiled and it’s easy to see why Riot took its time. The developer …
Regional price changes are coming to Valorant for all skins and products
Fariha Bhatti
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Riot Games has announced significant regional price changes coming to Valorant in September. Players in certain regions may want to stock Valorant Points before September since a price hike is on the horizon. The developer has confirmed that product rates would change in the coming days due to the currency fluctuations in some regions. In a blog post, the developer has revealed a list of changes coming to Brazil, Latin …
Game-breaking Killjoy trick makes it impossible to defuse spike
Fariha Bhatti
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Killjoy’s kit has been used in unexpected ways lately and this new post-plant setup is another addition to the list, with out-of-bounds Nanoswarm grenades making it impossible to defuse the spike. Killjoy may not be a DPS hero on paper, but she’s still capable of blowing up enemies. A pair of grenades can bleed an enemy to death and Killjoy mains use this to their advantage. The current post-plant meta …
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