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What’s the state of esports in 2022? Stats point to a bright future
William Davis
Given the rapid growth in interest and income generated, it’s safe to say we truly are living in the golden age of esports. But what does the future hold for this relatively nascent industry? Esports has experienced a massive surge in interest and revenue over the last couple of years, thanks to live broadcasting channels. The trend is likely to continue into 2022, with several popular brands partnering up with …
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How esports forced online casinos to improve their services
William Davis
The world of esports and casino games continues to grow and thrive across the globe. In 2022, people are more willing than ever to play digital casino games and best on esports. The gambling industry has noticed, and online betting services have greatly expanded their sportsbooks in recent years. As more and more options are available, sites have to stand out from the crowd with new features and ways to …
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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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How esports betting is changing the landscape of online gambling
William Davis
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 …
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Why Skyrim remains one of the most popular games
William Davis
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 …
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Stats show players are no longer interested in MultiVersus
Fariha Bhatti
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 …
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What happened to the hacker behind gaming’s biggest GTA 6 leak?
Fariha Bhatti
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
William Davis
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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
William Davis
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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?
William Davis
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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, …
Nickmercs wins the first CoD: Warzone 2 match in history
Olivia Richman
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Nicholas “Nickmercs” Kolcheff has become the first Call of Duty player to win a Warzone 2 match. Call of Duty: Next showcased the first in-depth look at Modern Warfare 2’s multiplayer, Warzone Mobile, and Warzone 2. Warzone 2 has been highly anticipated since its original announcement, particularly since the original has been seen as a disaster by some streamers. The new Warzone will have a revised loot system, changes up the …
Tekken 8 revealed, platforms and release date details
Steven Rondina
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Tekken 8 has finally been given an official reveal, following a catastrophic misfire at Evo 2022. Tekken 7 is a staple at fighting game tournaments, but the game is most certainly getting old at this point. Originally arriving in arcades in 2015, the game has massively developed over time with a long list of downloadable characters. Tekken 7 also drew attention with multiple guest characters ranging from Street Fighter to …
Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild 2 gets release date, name
Steven Rondina
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Fans finally have more information on The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild 2, now named Tears of the Kingdom, with a release date being officially revealed. The sequel to Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild was announced a long while ago, but details have been scarce since. A few trailers have been revealed, teasing some new abilities and facets to the world. But outside of a few …
Pikmin 4 gameplay, release date details from Nintendo Direct
Olivia Richman
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After an extended hiatus, the Pikmin series is coming back with Pikmin 4 confirmed for 2023. When the Nintendo Direct was suddenly announced a day before the live stream, Pikmin was one of the most-talked-about franchises that Nintendo fans hoped would have a new installment. Luckily, the action-packed Nintendo Direct didn’t disappoint. In the Nintendo Direct, Shigeru Miyamoto announced that Pikmin 4 was coming to the Nintendo Switch an entire …
Mario Strikers: Battle League reveals next 2 free update characters
Olivia Richman
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Mario Strikers: Battle League is getting two new characters added to the roster in Diddy Kong and Pauline. The September Nintendo Direct brought big news to fans of Mario Strikers: Battle League, the high-energy soccer game on the Nintendo Switch. A second free update is coming later this month, adding Pauline and Diddy Kong. The last update to Mario Strikers answered the community’s prayers by bringing back Daisy, the sarcastic …
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