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Is Diablo Immortal pay to win? Blizzard CEO doesn’t think so
Olivia Richman
Diablo Immortal has been under fire for its extensive in-game microtransactions. But now Blizzard’s Mike Ybarra is defending the mobile game as backlash continues. After just two weeks on mobile devices, Diablo Immortal earned over $24 million in revenue, with Blizzard boasting $1 million a day from Diablo Immortal microtransactions. Big name streamers like Asmongold have ranted about the publisher’s greediness, aiming to prove the ridiculous nature of the microtransactions …
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Who is streamer JasonR, and why is he so popular?
Fariha Bhatti
Jason “JasonR” Ruchelski has become one of the bigger names on Twitch, but he’s not exactly new in the gaming world. Here’s everything you need to know about the Valorant and Counter-Strike: Global Offensive streamer. JasonR may not be the biggest streamer on Twitch, but a large chunk of Valorant’s audience is familiar with his content. The recent Tarik “tarik” Celik versus JasonR drama was the primary reason behind his …
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All Super Smash Bros. Ultimate tournament rules explained
Olivia Richman
Unlike most esports titles, however, the Super Smash Bros. series hasn’t historically had the support of its publisher, Nintendo. Competitions are put together by individual tournament organizers and they need to make up their own rules for games like Super Smash Bros. Ultimate. While the ruling may change from local to local, most prominent Super Smash Bros. Ultimate tournaments have the same rules to keep the scene consistent. Here are …
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Release date for God of War Ragnarok is finally revealed
William Davis
After years of waiting, God of War fans have a definite release date for upcoming sequel God of War Ragnarok. The God of War 2018 reboot hit almost every note that fans wanted, and now Santa Monica Studio has finally confirmed the release plan for the game’s sequel. A new cinematic trailer shows Kratos and Atreus fighting through a wasteland before encountering another Norse legend. The game will release before …
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Can you play Mario Strikers: Battle League on GameCube controllers?
Olivia Richman
Mario Strikers: Battle League has brought intense soccer action to the Nintendo Switch. It’s the latest in the series of Mario-themed soccer games that feature crazy abilities and hype animations. But can you play Mario Strikers: Battle League with a GameCube controller on the Switch? Mario Strikers: Battle League is the third in the ongoing soccer series, with the first being Super Mario Strikers for the GameCube. Since this is …
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Nintendo may have just hinted at Switch 2 or Switch Pro
Steven Rondina
While there is always chatter regarding the possibility of a Nintendo Switch Pro or Nintendo Switch 2 reveal, there’s actually a justification for it right now. The Nintendo Switch is five years deep into its lifespan, but it remains a force when it comes to console sales. With three different models in production, all are seeing some level of success at retail. That makes a recent move by Nintendo very …
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What’s included in the new Klonoa Phantasy Reverie Series?
Olivia Richman
Fans of Klonoa are excited for the character’s return after Klonoa Phantasy Reverie Series was announced for the Nintendo Switch and other modern platforms. But what can we expect after all these years? What exactly is included in the new game? Klonoa has become a recognizable character in gaming throughout the years thanks to his stylish design and positive personality. But it’s been a while since Klonoa has had any …
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Saints Row 2022 release date, platforms, multiplayer, and more
William Davis
Beloved gaming franchise Saints Row is making a comeback in 2022. Here’s everything we know so far. While originally thought of as a Grand Theft Auto clone, Saints Row quickly carved out an identity as a much wilder urban sandbox. The previous recurring cast of characters and zany storylines are being replaced with a more modern take on the formula. Here’s everything you need to know about Saints Row 2022, …
These are the best stories you’ll find in online games
William Davis
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Gaming has developed away from local multiplayer. Now the main focus is either on online multiplayer experiences or story-driven single-player titles. Ideally, this gives players the best of both worlds. That doesn’t mean that online games haven’t incorporated sprawling stories, though. With the advantage of it being based online, players can experience new content together. This has resulted in a long list of games that are effectively endless. Whether you …
These are the best M4A4 CSGO skins
William Davis
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Even if players are new to Counter-Strike: Global Offensive, they probably know about the game’s famous gun skins. CSGO is a very popular game for multiple reasons in-game and out. CSGO’s esports scene is so popular that there are many CSGO gambling sites where people try to predict the winner of professional CSGO matches. The game is also extremely competitive, which makes it both fun and rewarding. Finally, the game …
Take a peak at the 7 new Genshin Impact characters from Sumeru
William Davis
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A surge of leaks related to upcoming nation of Sumeru may have spoiled all the new Genshin Impact characters in the region. Leaked information has revealed seven new Sumeru characters in Genshin Impact. The images depict several playable characters including some that were previously hinted at. Their models seem to be almost completed and many even have unique idle animations. The Sumeru update could come to Genshin Impact even sooner …
Here’s who will be on the cover of Madden NFL 23 and why
Steven Rondina
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The Madden NFL 23 cover will be a tribute to one of the greatest voices in sports. Since 2000 one of the biggest parts of the buildup to each installment in the Madden NFL franchise is who would appear on the cover. For years, the former Oakland Raiders coach John Madden was the exclusive cover model for the games. Over time he started sharing the cover with individuals from top …
These are all the Madden NFL 23 FieldSENSE gameplay changes
Steven Rondina
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Madden games traditionally stay the same year after year outside of a few changes to the game’s core mechanics. Madden NFL 23 is no different, with the next installment bringing the FieldSENSE system into play. While some fans ridicule the Madden series for being largely the same each year, there are some changes that separate each game from those that have come before. For Madden NFL 23, the biggest gameplay …
How Baki Hanma got his absurd physique and how Baki trains
Steven Rondina
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A defining feature of Baki media is the absurd physique of the main cast. But how did Baki and friends become so muscular, and are their methods for training actually effective in real life? The Baki series waffles back and forth between realism and fantastic absurdity. Characters based on real-life politicians and famous athletes share the stage with yetis and cavemen defrosted from blocks of ice. Similarly, there are some …
Is Amouranth really leaving OnlyFans? Here’s what we know
Olivia Richman
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In April, adult content creator Kaitlyn “Amouranth” Siragusa announced that she would be quitting OnlyFans in June. But has she followed through? The news that Amouranth was leaving OnlyFans shocked many in the streaming community since she has said that she makes upwards of $1.5 million per month from OnlyFans alone. But Amouranth explained on her personal Twitter that she was going after multiple new projects and investments that, while …
Here’s how to create your first custom game in Roblox
Fariha Bhatti
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Roblox is so insanely popular because anyone can create a custom game, and here’s how to get started. Roblox is a classic game that has remained a blockbuster among players despite newer competitors rolling in with better visuals. One of the crucial reasons behind Roblox’s success is that it is heavily in touch with its community of players. It’s not your regular sandbox. Players get to play games made by …
All dragon incantation and heart locations in Elden Ring
Steven Rondina
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Of all the dragons in Elden Ring, the most important ones to locate are the ones that drop Dragon Hearts and teach Dragon Communion incantations. Elden Ring revisits a concept from Dark Souls 3 of people transforming into dragons. There are two sub-categories of incantation related to this including Aspects of the Crucible and Dragon Communion. Aspects of the Crucible are dropped after killing Crucible Knights around the Lands Between, …
Twitch Shared Ban update has viewers worried about mod abuse
Olivia Richman
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Twitch streamers will be able to share their ban lists with other streamers in the near future through an upcoming Shared Ban update. According to a report by Zach Bussey, Twitch is going to be adding a new feature soon that allows users to share ban lists with other channels. The Shared Ban update will make sharing lists of banned viewers easier than ever since it can be done directly …
The best watch order for all of the Dragon Ball anime series
William Davis
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The watch order for a massive series like Dragon Ball is always complicated, but the movies are the only tricky part this time. Dragon Ball is easily one of the most recognizable franchises in all of anime. People from all over the world can recognize Goku and Vegeta. and villains like Frieza and Cell are icons in their own right. If you want to join the Dragon Ball fandom the …
Sims 4 High School Years to bring players back to class, prom
Olivia Richman
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The last Sims 4 expansion pack has been announced, and it’s titled High School Years. The Werewolves Game Pack was recently launched for The Sim 4, but fans of the popular simulation game have already been given an abundance of information about High School Years, a new Sims 4 expansion coming in late July 2022. Here is everything we know so far about the anticipated update. The High School Years …
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