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The best online slot games to play in 2022
William Davis
One of the main reasons slots have become as popular as they have is simply due to how simple they are to play. While thousands of different titles are available, they all typically work on the same mechanics and with the same format. For example, some slots will utilize traditional rolling reels, whereas others may look to use clusters. However, the aim is the same: to combine the same icons …
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Here are all the Esports Awards 2022 Lifetime Achievement winners
William Davis
Lifetime Achievement awards are the Esports Awards’ way of honoring the foundation of the modern esports industry. The Esports Awards have unveiled its Lifetime Achievement award class of 2022. The list includes seven recipients, four from esports and three from the industry. The list includes some names that gamers across genres should know, but it paid special attention to first-person shooters this year. Here are all the award recipients and …
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CD Projekt Red announces Cyberpunk sequel, new Witcher trilogy
Olivia Richman
CD Projekt Red has just announced major projects, including a new Witcher game series and Cyberpunk 2077 sequel. Earlier on October 4, 2022, the game publisher tweeted its long-term product outlook, giving gamers a glimpse at some interesting new games to keep an eye on. They also announced Phantom Library, a “major” story-driven expansion for Cyberpunk 2077. The first big IP to get an update from CD Projekt Red is …
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A quick guide to esports betting for absolute beginners
William Davis
Do you have an interest in esports betting but aren’t sure where to start? There are dozens of things to consider when picking a betting site to use, and there are plenty more to learn once you actually get into the sportsbook. It’s easy to feel overwhelmed as a brand new esports bettor, but just a little knowledge can go a long way. Here’s how to find the right betting …
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Three important tips before making your first esports bets
William Davis
Betting on esports for the first time can be intimidating, but these three tips will give you peace of mind when filling out your first bet slip. Esports has quickly grown from basement competitions into a billion-dollar affair, and the gambling industry has taken notice. There are hundreds of betting sites to pick from, with hundreds of lines across several competitive titles. It’s easy for new esports bettors to feel …
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Is FaZe Clan worth investing in? Here’s the history of the stock
Olivia Richman
FaZe Clan made headlines when it became the first esports organization to go public on the NASDAQ. But it seems that the value of its stocks are not where they used to be. FaZe Clan went public in July of 2022, allowing fans and investors all over the world to own a piece of the hype-fueled esports organization. FaZe boasts talented rosters in Call of Duty, Fortnite, Counter-Strike: Global Offensive, …
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Rapper Wiz Khalifa wants to join MultiVersus’ fighter lineup
Fariha Bhatti
Warner Bros.’ MultiVersus is making quite a splash. Now, popular rapper Wiz Khalifa wants to be in the unique crossover fighter. The fighter genre of video games is packed with thrilling, competitive titles. But, MultiVersus’ core concept is in its own lane. Warner Bros.’ fighter plucks heroes and villains from top franchises, tossing them to duel in a whacky multiverse. The theme itself had the community on its toes, launching …
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Need for Speed 2022 trailer rumored to be coming, release date leaked
Fariha Bhatti
Besides a meager logo leak, nothing has slipped through the cracks regarding the highly-anticipated Need for Speed 2022. But racing fans might finally know the release date. The Need for Speed franchise goes down in history as the ultimate go-to racing game. From scenic views to speedy supercars, the game had all the right ingredients that appeal to racing fans. Players have eagerly awaited a new installment after exhausting all …
Google retires cloud gaming service Stadia, offers refunds
Fariha Bhatti
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Google is ceasing activities on its cloud gaming Service, Stadia, after an underwhelming response from the gaming community. In 2019, Google unveiled its streaming service in Stadia, which looked promising initially. The new player in the cloud gaming services allowed users to play video games on compatible screens with minimal lag instantly. However, the tech giant’s gaming products failed to hold out against the likes of PlayStation Plus cloud streaming, …
How esports betting is changing the landscape of online gambling
William Davis
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With esports’ rise in popularity, it was only a matter of time before betting on events became popular as well. That’s exactly what’s happening. Esports betting is quickly becoming a popular way to gamble online, changing the landscape of sports betting as we know it. Below are some of the things you need to understand in esports. To start, you will need to find a reputable bookmaker or esports betting …
Why Skyrim remains one of the most popular games
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When The Elder Scrolls 5: Skyrim first released in November of 2011, it quickly became a household name in gaming. It built upon established Elder Scrolls lore with a massive open world to explore and treasures to fight for. Eleven years later, the game is still running strong thanks to community development and multiple re-releases from developer Bethesda. And even though other massive games were released that year, including Uncharted …
Stats show players are no longer interested in MultiVersus
Fariha Bhatti
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MultiVersus’ player count is declining dramatically despite the addition of popular characters like Rick, Morty, Gizmo, and more. WarnerBros.’ Super Smash Bros-like fighter, MultiVersus, was a smashing hit at first. The developer concocted a crossover game featuring the most absurd characters. From stern and serious Batman to animated Tom & Jerry, MultiVersus plucked a star from all successful franchises. The idea behind the game read great on paper and also …
What happened to the hacker behind gaming’s biggest GTA 6 leak?
Fariha Bhatti
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The massive Grand Theft Auto 6 leaks sabotaged Rockstar’s 11 years of labor, but the accused hacker is on the police’s radar. The September 18 GTA 6 leaker rocked the gaming community with a file laden with 3 GB of data. The substantial leak was marked as one of the biggest data breaches in gaming, revealing dozens and dozens of video clips of the highly-anticipated open-world game. Despite player enthusiasm, …
All the new memes from TI10 True Sight explained
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True Sight always brings a new batch of memes to the Dota 2 community and the documentary for The International 10 is no exception. After weeks of anticipation, Valve has finally released its behind-the-scenes documentary for the grand final of The International 10. Fans can finally learn how both teams reacted to Team Spirit’s shock victory and PSG.LGD’s heartbreaking loss. True Sight’s intimacy also revealed several funny moments from the …
Fans have mixed reviews to The Last Of Us show trailer reveal
Olivia Richman
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The first full trailer for HBO’s The Last of Us has arrived, but not all fans are offering rave reviews. Based on the hit video game series, The Last Of Us is an original series that will be available on HBO Max in 2023. A trailer released earlier today shows off the eerie vibe and familiar scenes of the show, which stars Pedro Pascal as Joel and Bella Ramsey as …
Mario + Rabbids: Sparks of Hope will not have multiplayer
Olivia Richman
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The Nintendo community has been left a bit shocked at a recent Mario + Rabbids: Sparks of Hope update. Despite earlier speculations, it’s been confirmed that the new strategy game will not include multiplayer. Mario + Rabbids is coming out in just a few weeks, leaving fans of the series clamoring for more updates. So far, all of the gameplay and trailers have focused on the single player campaign, but …
Rick is coming to MultiVersus after mysterious delay in content
Olivia Richman
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Rick Sanchez is finally on his way to MultiVersus, though he may take some time getting there. Rick was announced as an upcoming character in the ever-growing MultiVersus roster during San Diego Comic-Con. He was going to arrive in the first season along with his grandson Morty, but an exact timeline was never shared. Morty was added right when Season One began on August 23, leaving the fighting game community …
VCS teams Saigon Buffalo and GAM secure visas ahead of Worlds
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VCS teams have been absent from Worlds for years, but that will all change in 2022. All Saigon Buffalo and GAM Esports players have officially secured their visas ahead of the 2022 World Championship. The two will be the first Vietnamese teams to compete at Worlds since 2019. With barely a week until the September 29 kickoff date, both VCS teams secured their full first-team rosters for Worlds. Given that …
Rockstar responds to massive GTA 6 gameplay footage leak
Fariha Bhatti
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A collection of footage from Grand Theft Auto 6 has appeared online in a massive leak that has now been removed via a Take-Two Interactive copyright strike. GTA 6 has been deep in development for over seven years now. Rockstar has been hard at work on its flagship franchise’s next installment since 2014. However, it wasn’t until 2022 that credible leaks regarding GTA 6 started appearing. Outside of reports and …
Do people actually win money through esports betting?
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Esports have gained popularity over recent years, with millions of followers watching competitive gaming matches and tournaments. Competitions are streamed live on Twitch and other social media platforms, with many bettors looking for action on the events. In some European countries, esports tournaments are broadcast on major sports channels. Esports encompasses a broad range of games as well. There are games with magic and fantasy elements like League of Legends, …
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