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Play Warhammer 40,000 Darktide before it releases
Nicholas James
If you’ve been eagerly awaiting the new Warhammer 40,000 game look no further, you can play Darktide before it releases on November 30! Warhammer: 40,000 Darktide is a horror horde shooter in the vein of Warhammer: Vermintide, but this one is set in the future fantasy world of Warhammer 40,000. While it doesn’t officially release until November 30, tons of fans are already fighting their way through Tertium in service …
Ragnarok is a worthy rival to Elden Ring for the game of the year
William Davis
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God of War Ragnarok and Elden Ring are neck and neck for game of the year 2022, but the race isn’t quite as even as many fans may think. God of War Ragnarok is the sequel to 2018’s God of War, which wowed players with its epic story and captivating characters. Based on Scandinavian mythology, God of War offered an excellent and genuinely moving story that unfolded without cuts, cutscenes, …
Finnish esports organization KOVA goes bankrupt
Fariha Bhatti
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KOVA esports’ backer Esports Media Solutions Oy, has filed for bankruptcy. KOVA had been in business for three years, but financial problems doomed the organization. The company behind the organization was declared bankrupt on Wednesday through social media. The company’s biggest creditor, Mediatalo Keskisuomalainen, no longer wanted to finance the loss-making business. KOVA had teams in video games such as Counter-Strike: Global Offensive, Valorant, and Farming Simulator. The organization has …
How casinos abused Twitch to build a billion-dollar business
William Davis
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On September 21, 2022, Twitch announced it was banning “gambling sites that include slots, roulette, or dice games” in a policy that became effective on October 18. Before this change, Twitch streamers affiliated with the casino industry sometimes received sponsorship money to gamble like regular players, who receive a very different welcome bonus for signing up with a casino. These gambling influencers have the job of entertaining and promoting online …