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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 …
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Devs respond to God of War Ragnarok massive gameplay leak
Fariha Bhatti
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 …
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Dr Disrespect asks Elon Musk to “wake up,” offers Twitter check mark alternative
Fariha Bhatti
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, …
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Streamer GinoMachino completes all bosses Elden Ring no hit
William Davis
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 …
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Warhammer 40,000 Darktide Veteran class guide
Nicholas James
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 …
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Warhammer 40,000: Darktide Zealot class guide
Nicholas James
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 …
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Modern Warfare 2 launch bugs dampen spirits of PC players
Fariha Bhatti
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 …
CD Projekt Red creating Unreal Engine Witcher remake
Nicholas James
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The developer of the Witcher series and Cyberpunk 2077, CD Projekt Red, has announced that it will be releasing an Unreal Engine Witcher remake. The wildly popular Witcher series was CD Projekt Red’s major success that propelled the developer to AAA status, and now it’s going back to design the first game from the ground up with help from Fools Theory. The remake of the original Witcher game will be …
Celebrities that are secretly gamers and the games they like
Fariha Bhatti
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Video games are for everyone, even celebrities who need a break from the dazzling entertainment world. Gaming is something most people love today. We have seen some severe changes in the industry as new games, new studios, and AAA gaming titles are introduced every day. Most people love these games because they allow them to experience new environments, gameplays, storylines, and characters. There’s a variety of game genres where you might …
The top 5 Casino Streamers on Twitch in 2022
Fariha Bhatti
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Gambling has become a grey area in streaming, but there are still Casino streamers on Twitch who are dedicated to their gambling content in 2022. Twitch’s bold move to ban streams of online gambling games hosted by unlicensed operators has been welcomed in many quarters. From October 18, 2022, only streams of online operators licensed in the US will be permitted on the platform. This means licenses in states with …
All the new gods confirmed for God of War Ragnarok
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God of War Ragnarok will introduce even more gods into Kratos and Atreus’ journey. Part of the fun of every new God of War is seeing what new deities join the franchise. The switch to Norse mythology opens up a ton of options and developer Santa Monica Studio has already confirmed multiple gods appearing in the next game. Of course, Kratos and Atreus are a given. The following gods have …
Dark Souls will never have PC multiplayer ever again
William Davis
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Dark Souls 1 multiplayer is gone forever, but there’s still a way to summon friends and duel foes in the land of Lordran. On October 25, 2022, developer FromSoftware announced that the multiplayer features for Dark Souls: Prepare to Die Edition will be permanently shuttered. The reveal comes after months of downtime to a malicious multiplayer exploit. However, it is still possible to play Dark Souls multiplayer still isn’t gone …
Sexual harassment mod unveils disturbing side of Overwatch 2
Fariha Bhatti
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Overwatch 2 is free for all, meaning sexually explicit custom games have also become accessible to underage audiences who previously couldn’t afford to buy the game. Overwatch allows talented and creative players to whip up their own mods with immersive challenges and tasks. But, not all players use this feature to hone their in-game side skills. Some are exploiting the custom mods to develop inappropriate game mods that are now …
Modern Warfare 2 release date, early access, rewards, and more
Fariha Bhatti
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The Call of Duty Modern Warfare 2 2022 early access campaign is in full swing, but those who didn’t preorder a copy must wait to enjoy the game. Infinity Ward refreshes its Call of Duty franchise every year, and 2022 will be no different. Since the underwhelming launch of Call of Duty: Vanguard, fans have been eager to get a look at the Modern Warfare 2 campaign that looked promising. …
Female Tekken pro quits after harassment and death threats
Olivia Richman
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Female Tekken player Kim “Xiaoyu” Xiao has revealed that she is not competing this year due to ongoing harassment. Xiaoyu has become a pretty prominent Tekken player in the Philippines, where she has been chasing a professional Tekken career. But her competitive climb has allegedly come to an end with Xiaoyu calling it quits on October 18, 2022. The seemingly abrupt decision to quit playing Tekken shocked her followers. She …
Modern Warfare 2 perks, packages, and how they work
Fariha Bhatti
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Call of Duty Modern Warfare 2 is on the verge of release, but those who have accessed the campaign early have shared a scoop on MW2 perks. Infinity Ward is refreshing the CoD franchise with Modern Warfare 2, bringing gameplay innovations, all-new gun handling, and advanced AI. The immersive multiplayer combat was a smashing success during the beta that ran during the last few weeks of September. Those convinced to …
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