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Three striking similarities between esports and analog games
William Davis
Ever since the dawn of humanity, people have been playing games. Archaeological digs across the globe have unearthed boards, tokens, and other playing pieces dating back thousands of years all over, including Turkey, Iraq, Rome, and Scotland. It’s easy to say that we have always loved entertainment. We’ve evolved over the millennia. From the deck of 52 playing cards to the iconic Twister board, we’ve constantly innovated ways to pass …
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Esports is growing rapidly in India in 2022
Fariha Bhatti
While it is without a doubt that cricket is the most popular sport in India by far, there is a growing interest in esports. Esports is the name given to competitive video game competitions. This may not sound like much to the uninitiated, but the esports industry has grown dramatically in recent years. Competitions attract thousands of players and major sponsors, and they even have spectator figures in the hundreds …
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Modern Warfare 2 hasn’t fixed bugs that make players invincible
William Davis
One week after the release, Modern Warfare 2 bugs and glitches keep piling up. This time, players discovered a glitch that makes players unkillable if they use only a knife. What players believed to be the first wave of cheaters in MWII turned out to be a game glitch. In the footage, a player using only a knife becomes invincible and goes around killing the rest of the players. This …
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Misfits Gaming announces $20 million fund amid QTCinderella signing
William Davis
Misfits Gaming is making waves. Ahead of the signing of streamer QTCinderella, the organization announced a $20 million Creator Fund. Mostly known for its former League of Legends team competing in the LEC and Overwatch’s League Florida Mayhem, Misfits is a South Florida-based organization. Back in June, Misfits sold its LEC slot to Team Heretics, marking the end of its presence in the European competitive scene. Now, the organization seems …
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The Last of Us television show finally has a release date
Olivia Richman
Gamers have been curious about The Last of Us television show after the teaser trailer came out in late September. Now, the highly anticipated video game adaptation finally has a release date. The Last of Us is coming to HBO. Starring video game protagonists Ellie and Joel, the trailer showed a gritty, abandoned town that’s been overrun with mutated monsters and humans trying to survive in a violent, apocalyptic world. …
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Modern Warfare 2 launch success beats Top Gun: Maverick opening weekend
Fariha Bhatti
The Call of Duty franchise is thriving almost two decades later, as the latest Modern Warfare 2 sold over $800 million worth of copies in the first three days of launch. Since 2003, Call of Duty has remained a staple among shooter game fans. After being the go-to shooter for over two decades, CoD has now entered the big leagues, giving the likes of Top Gun: Maverick and Doctor Strange …
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How to reduce in-game lag and ping with ExitLag
William Davis
To reduce lag in online games, gamers can do much more than just move their computer closer to the router. No matter what games they play, lag is a natural enemy for all gamers. There’s nothing more frustrating than your character teleporting in place over and over again or getting crucial inputs eaten by the server. Unfortunately, tried and true methods like switching to ethernet or freeing up network traffic …
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Esports in 2022 is bigger than ever, but how to get started?
Fariha Bhatti
Gaming is no longer a mere time killer. Instead, competitive video games have curated an ecosystem for those looking to win and make money, leading to the increasing popularity of esports in 2022. Esports has been on the rise in recent years, with more and more people getting involved in competitive gaming. While some might see it as a simple hobby, others have turned it into a full-fledged profession, with …
Devs respond to God of War Ragnarok massive gameplay leak
Fariha Bhatti
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Kratos and Atreus’ return to God of War Ragnarok is 2022’s gaming calender’s most exciting moment, but early leaks have dampened the spirits. God of War Ragnarok would mark the highly-anticipated return of giant beasts, new gods, an immersive storyline, and an iconic one-shot camera view. Minor leaks and teasers are always welcomed by eager fans, but no one was expecting to see full God of War Ragnarok gameplay ahead …
Dr Disrespect asks Elon Musk to “wake up,” offers Twitter check mark alternative
Fariha Bhatti
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In a weird crossover, Herschel “Dr Disrespect” Beahm has offered a recommendation to Elon Musk amid debate around Twitter check mark monetization. Elon Musk’s Twitter acquisition has been eventful. Memes, controversies, debates, and drama have swamped the social media site since the tech titan entered Twitter headquarters, carrying a sink. However, things took a serious turn when reports of the blue check mark going behind a paywall started swirling. Now, …
All romance options in Persona 5 Royal in 2022
Fariha Bhatti
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Persona 5 Royal is addicting for many reasons, but its extensive romance options are what keep players hooked. Here’s how to get a girlfriend in Persona 5 Royal. In 2022, there are plenty of open-world RPG games, but Persona 5 Royal remains a staple. The mysterious metaphysical heist is mind-bending, but the game’s romantic side helps keep things light. But make no mistake: maxing out confidants and getting a girlfriend in …
Liam Hemsworth replacing Henry Cavill in The Witcher Season 4
Nicholas James
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A recent announcement, much to the dismay of many Witcher fans, means that fans will be seeing Liam Hemsworth as Geralt of Rivia, replacing Henry Cavill in season four of The Witcher. Henry Cavill’s casting as the brooding monster hunter Geralt of Rivia was a hit among many fans, so it came as a surprise when the actor announced that he would be hanging up the silver and steel swords …
Persona 5 Royal sells over 45k Switch copies in the first week
William Davis
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The highly anticipated Persona 5 Royal closed its first week as the second most-sold game in Japan. Fans of the Persona series have been waiting impatiently for Persona 5 Royal, the enhanced version of the game. The game, originally released in 2019 for PlayStation 4, became available for PC, Xbox, PlayStation 5, and Nintendo Switch. On its first week in the market, Persona 5 Royal became an instant success with …
Streamer GinoMachino completes all bosses Elden Ring no hit
William Davis
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Streamer known as GinoMachino has become the first player to defeat all Elden Ring bosses without taking a single hit. It took GinoMachino two months of preparation and one month of gameplay to complete this feat. The rules for this challenge were simple. He could not take a single hit. If he did, he had to start over. On October 27, in a nine-hour stream, GinoMachino finished his 165th boss …
Warhammer 40,000 Darktide Veteran class guide
Nicholas James
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The Imperial Guard is the Hammer of the Emperor, the unending ranks of soldiers with which the Imperium of man does battle. If you want to bring las-shot and chain sword to your enemies, here’s everything you need to know about the Veteran Guardsman in our Warhammer 40,000: Darktide Veteran class guide. The Veteran in Darktide is the game’s defacto sharpshooter and ranged damage dealer. The Veteran has the ability …
Warhammer 40,000: Darktide Zealot class guide
Nicholas James
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Fatshark’s latest horde-slaying game has had its first closed beta, here’s everything you need to know about how to bring the Emperor’s light to heretics with Darktide Zealot class guide. The Zealot is one of four classes that will be available upon release, alongside the Psyker, Ogryn, and Veteran. The Zealot takes inspiration from Fatshark’s previous Warhammer properties by letting the player get behind the wheel of a religious warrior …
Modern Warfare 2 launch bugs dampen spirits of PC players
Fariha Bhatti
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The Modern Warfare 2 launch is riddled with crashes and bugs for both PC and console players. Infinity Ward did a global rollout of Modern Warfare 2 on October 28, and players have run into multiple bugs since. Some were met with connectivity issues for trying to change regions, which isn’t precisely the dev’s fault. However, PC and console players have reported problems despite doing everything correctly. Day one of …
What is the future of esports gaming?
William Davis
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Over the course of several years of hard effort, esports betting has evolved into a fascinating and thriving industry behemoth. Once viewed with skepticism, betting on esports events has become a huge industry with huge potential profits. Research suggests that esports may soon join traditional sports like football, tennis, and the NBA in terms of the total amount wagered. Esports betting seems to have a promising future, but what will …
The Skin.Club Pick’Em Challenge for Rio Major 2022
William Davis
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The upcoming IEM Rio Major 2022 in Brazil will be an unforgettable event for every CSGO fan. Pick’Ems have been around for a long time, allowing fans to pick specific teams and predict if they will make it to the next tournament round. While Valve is preparing to add the analog of the Battle Pass to CSGO, Skin.Club has launched its own Pick’Em Challenge. The event has a prize pool …
Why do so many people play video games online?
William Davis
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Online gaming has shot to the top of most people’s hobby lists as it has provided many people with mental stimulation and stress relief, too. The advent of the internet and the online accessibility of people to connect with one another online has given rise to the option of online gaming in the modern world. Nowadays, people can gather online and engage in fun and entertaining games with one another …
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