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Poppy Playtime 3 ARG explains Smiling Critters, confirms CatNap as antagonsit
Fariha Bhatti
A new Poppy Playtime ARG is here, revealing more about the creepy Smiling Critters. Wild theories have been brewing since Mob Entertainment’s teased new plushies called Smiling Critters. Who are they, and why do they have unique charms as necklaces? Most importantly, where is the eighth purple critter in the second image? The latest ARG answers many questions and confirms one theory regarding our new antagonist, CatNap. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zh3gY1G0hxQ Mob Entertainment …
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MW3 production may have been rushed, reports claim
Olivia Richman
Modern Warfare 3 development may have had a lot of issues, according to inside sources. Apparently, Modern Warfare 3 was initially supposed to be set in the Advanced Warfare world, but development ended up going in a different direction, causing a rushed production of MW3. In October of 2022, Call of Duty leaker RalphsValve claimed that Sledgehammer Games was focused on developing Advanced Warfare 2 after the failure of Vanguard. …
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The highest paid streamers on Twitch and Kick
William Davis
Streaming videos online is no longer just a hobby for idle millennials and Gen Z teenagers. It’s now a legitimate career and a means to become famous, and the most popular figures take home seven or even eight digits a year. While everyone has a chance to make money as a streamer, most people take months before making their first dollar on streaming platforms like Twitch. Gaming skills and a …
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Starfield may be Bethesda’s least successful recent game
Olivia Richman
Bethesda fans have been watching Starfield’s playercount and it looks like the numbers are declining at a faster rate than expected. When Starfield was announced, the gaming community was hype for an open world sci-fi adventure with unlimited exploration opportunities and a massive story to uncover. But when the game dropped, the reviews were mixed. Some felt disappointed with the semi-limited gameplay and flat characters while others said it was …
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Legendary footballer Messi enters esports as KRU’s co-owner
Fariha Bhatti
KRU esports has taken to Twitter to make it official that it now has two owners: Sergio Agüero and Lionel Andrés Messi. Fans believe it’s a collective win for esports that the eight-time Ballon d’Or winner is entering the realm of esports. Taking to Twitter, the Argentine former professional footballer and owner of KRU himself announced that he will now share ownership with Messi. Messi is now the co-owner of …
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What you should know before jumping into online gaming
William Davis
Gaming isn’t exactly new, but the industry’s explosive growth over the last two decades is something to behold. Both casual and competitive gamers have tons of options for how to spend their time, and the massive development industry and rising esports scene both reward them for it. While the best time to start gaming online was probably a few years ago, the second-best time is now. However, if you’ve never …
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Devs tease new creepy monsters called Smiling Critters for Poppy Playtime Chapter 3
Fariha Bhatti
Mob Entertainment is teasing new monsters for the upcoming Poppy Playtime Chapter 3, and players couldn’t be more shook. Poppy Playtime games have multiple toys with human-like souls creeping up the toy-manufacturing company, but there’s always one main antagonist. However, the developer may be breaking away from the tradition, introducing multiple monsters in the upcoming chapter — at least, that’s what the teasers suggest. After teasing the prototype and a …
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New TFT Set: Remix Rumble
Nicholas James
Teamfight Tactics (TFT) has been captivating players with its ever-evolving sets, each offering unique themes and mechanics that breathe new life into the popular auto-battler game. Now, with the arrival of Remix Rumble, Riot Games is ready to take TFT enthusiasts on an electrifying musical adventure. Remix Rumble combines the best of Riot’s fictional bands, introducing K/DA, Heartsteel, Pentakill, and True Damage as well as crafting entirely new musical groups …
Street Fighter 6 tournament bombarded with a protest
Olivia Richman
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Just a month after a Tekken tournament was interrupted by paint-wielding protesters, Just Stop Oil is back. This time, the radical environmental protesters targeted the Street Fighter 6 CPT Paris finals. Gamers were already up in arms the last time Just Stop Oil tried to make a statement by disrupting a Tekken tournament, claiming they were bothering the wrong people. But it seems as though Just Stop Oil was fueled …
Best Online Strategy Games That Test Your Luck and Skill
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Online games that involve some element of luck and strategy are hugely popular. Unlike pure luck-based games, which can quickly lose a player’s interest, strategy-driven games invite players to think, plan, and try new tactics each time they play. These games allow players to develop their skills over time, drawing them back to try new strategies and see if they can improve their results. The challenge of adapting to unpredictable …
eSports is Rapidly Growing in the United States and Here Are the Numbers
William Davis
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Once considered a niche hobby, gaming has evolved into a powerhouse of mainstream entertainment, attracting millions of fans, major corporate sponsors, and huge prize pools. Today, eSports rivals traditional sports in viewership and continues to gain ground with a generation that’s increasingly turning from television to digital platforms like Twitch and YouTube Gaming. With rapid growth and limitless potential, eSports has firmly cemented itself in American culture, bringing in a …
Deltarune Chapter 3 and 4 release date moved up, dev confirms
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Deltarune fans have something to celebrate this holiday season, as the release date for Chapter 3 and 4 just got massively closer overnight. Indie darlings come and go, but Deltarune has maintained a massive degree of popularity despite its last release being over two years ago. Chapter 3 and 4 rank among the most anticipated indie releases of all time, but the development team has been largely quiet about its …
When will the new CDL season kick off? Here’s all we know
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Although we don’t have an exact date as to when the upcoming 2024 CDL (Call of Duty League) season will get underway, we can reveal when it’s most likely to start. Last year’s Call of Duty League (2023 CDL) kicked off towards the beginning of December, almost exactly four weeks after the video game Call of Duty: Modern Warfare II (2) was released. In previous years, the CDL usually did …
The Finals uses AI voices, and the community isn’t happy
Fariha Bhatti
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Almost all video games use some kind of artificial intelligence, but Embark Studios is now getting flak for blatantly using AI voices in The Finals to do the jobs of real actors. The Finals is a hot new game in the FPS genre that has managed to break through the ceiling and get the attention of players fixated on Valorant and CS2. In 2023, the shooter genre is crammed with …
What is the new Sonic 3D platformer?
Olivia Richman
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There’s a new Sonic the Hedgehog 3D platformer but not everyone can play it. Sonic Dream Team was announced on November 1. Fans were excited when they saw some gameplay, showing Sonic characteristically racing throughout colorful maps and fighting big bad guys. You can play as a handful of popular Sonic characters: Sonic Knuckles Amy Tails Rouge Cream Battle Dr. Eggman for “control of an ancient artifact.” Well, only if …
The Rise and Continuous Dominance of eSports
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Rarely does an industry continue to rise for years and years with everything about it and around it growing and improving. It is an unprecedented development in business and the way markets work, but gaming somehow manages to only grow larger and more profitable despite anything that happens to throw it off. Of course, things are not much different in other examples of modern technology, but video games have taken …
Persona 5 Tactica: Release date, gameplay, and more
Fariha Bhatti
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Persona 5 Tactica is a spin-off of Atlus’ popular JRPG, which is now taking the Phantom Thieves of Hearts to Revolutionary France. Atlus has just released a gameplay trailer for Persona 5 Tactica, teasing a new character, mechanics, and five difficulty levels. Fans of the iconic JRPG are already on edge to try out the game, but if you’re new to the genre, it’s worth reading up on Persona 5 …
Gaming industry outraged over Bungie layoffs
Olivia Richman
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Bungie has laid off a large amount of employees, sources say. The Destiny 2 developer has yet to reveal just how many employees were laid off on October 30, but this is just the latest in massive layoffs in the gaming and esports industry this year. Former Bungie employees took to social media to announce the news, leading CEO Pete Parsons to confirm that the layoffs did indeed happen. He …
Why esports has become so popular
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A tremendous revolution has taken place in the entertainment industry. Esports has rapidly risen to prominence as a result of the digital age we live in, becoming a worldwide phenomenon that enthralls players and spectators alike. In fact, this phenomenon has changed the way we play video games. It has also changed how we look at them and view sports and entertainment in the twenty-first century as a whole. The …
How to convert Valorant sens to The Finals
Fariha Bhatti
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The Finals is the newfound apple of the FPS community’s collective eye, drawing the interest of Valorant players who are always on the lookout for similar new titles. Embark Studios’ FPS game has caused quite a stir since its release on October 26. With over 113,809 active players, according to the latest data from SteamCharts, The Finals is the hottest new FPS game. It has already overtaken Apex Legends, a popular …
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