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Are Stone Cold Steve Austin and The Rock in WWE 2K22?
Steven Rondina
WWE games have traditionally relied on big names from the promotion’s past to flesh out their rosters, so does WWE 2K22 have the likes of The Rock, “Stone Cold” Steve Austin, and The Undertaker? Fortunately for fans, yes. WWE 2K22’s roster is the smallest it’s been in years. Some of this stems from frequent releases from the WWE’s real-life roster over the last two years. While the company previously had …
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Best Oculus Quest 2 games to play solo or with your friends
Olivia Richman
VR games are getting more popular thanks to improved technology and a better variety of games to dive into. The ability to feel like you’re in a world apart is always a special experience, whether it’s attempting to keep rhythm in a dancing game or creeping around a scary house in a horror game. The Oculus Quest 2 has an abundance of games on its ever-growing Meta Quest 2 platform, …
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Everything new in WWE 2K22’s MyRise, MyGM, and Universe modes
Steven Rondina
WWE 2K22 actually had the chance for a full development cycle after years of WWE 2K games being rushed out one after the other, and it’s much better off as a result. The MyRise, Showcase Mode, Universe Mode, and MyGM modes all add something different to the WWE 2K22 experience. So what’s new in WWE 2K22? Much of the game’s content will be familiar to fans. Universe Mode and Showcase …
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Why many gamers may soon become racing fans
William Davis
Our world is becoming increasingly digital, with more and more people using devices and computers to watch and interact with the events surrounding us. The boundary between a TV series and a sporting event is now so blurred that this world affects us on several levels because the protagonists are often the same. It’s as if the digital universe was composed of spheres of influence that continue to intersect and …
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What is a Blessed One in Halo and is Master Chief blessed?
Nicholas James
The Halo show has begun to introduce the idea of a subsection of humanity that is able to interact with Forerunner technology, but what is a Blessed One? The first episode of the Halo show introduced the concept of a human living amongst the Covenant. The person a girl named Makee who the Prophets referred to as “Blessed One.” As the show advances, it becomes clear that Makee’s elevation to …
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Here’s how Spartans are made in the Halo show and games
Nicholas James
The Halo show has had a much heavier focus on the origins of the Master Chief than the Halo games, so how are Spartans made? Spartans are a type of supersoldier with augmentations that let them accomplish impossible feats of battle prowess and strength. The protagonist of the Halo games, Petty Officer Master Chief John-117, is a Spartan-II, the second iteration of the Office of Naval Intelligence’s supersoldier program. Spartan-IIs …
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Here’s how many superstars you can play as in WWE 2K22
Steven Rondina
The last two years have been wild for WWE video games, and it’s not just because of how disastrous WWE 2K20 was. Now, WWE 2K22 was forced into the unenviable position of building a roster despite many superstars being cut. Dozens upon dozens of wrestlers were cut over 2020 and 2021. Some of these releases weren’t surprising. Acts that struggled to get TV time such as Primo and Epico, Curtis …
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When does Halo Wars 2 take place? Here’s what we know
Nicholas James
The second outing for Halo RTS series Halo Wars takes place many years out from the original Halo game, but when exactly does Halo Wars 2 take place? Halo Wars 2 follows the story of the UNSC Spirit of Fire and introduces the Banished faction, who would go on to be the central antagonists in Halo Infinite. The game follows the crew of the Spirit of Fire, which has been …
We now know the Warhammer 40,000: Darktide release date
Nicholas James
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The spiritual successor to Warhammer: Vermintide brings players to the horrifying depths of a hive city in the grimdark future, and now know the Warhammer 40,000: Darktide release date. The Vermintide games from developer Fat Shark took players behind the wheel of characters in Games Workshop’s Warhammer Fantasy’s last cataclysmic days, battling hordes of the Skaven ratfolk along the way. Darktide takes that same formula but transports it to the …
These are the 10 best games to play on Steam Deck right now
Steven Rondina
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The Steam Deck has taken the gaming world by storm, but with tens of thousands of games available on Steam, which games are the best to play on Deck? In theory, Valve has the answer to that question with the “Great on Deck” filter in the Steam Store. The trouble is that users have reported serious issues with a number of titles given that billing. On top of that, Great …
smooya leaks salary numbers for s1mple, NiKo, ZywOo, and more
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Ever wonder what how much money s1mple makes? We now have an answer thanks to a leak from a fellow pro player. During a late-night stream, Owen “smooya” Butterfield revealed the estimated salaries of several prominent Counter-Strike: Global Offensive pros. He leaked the general salaries of multiple teams along with the monthly income for top players including Oleksandr “s1mple” Kostyliev and Nikola “NiKo” Kovač. Exact salaries are difficult to find …
A look into the future of esports betting in Canada
William Davis
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Canadian gambling laws have undergone huge changes over the past few months and further changes have continued into this year. Prior to 2021, all forms of gambling were prohibited apart from certain provincially approved options. Single-bet sports betting or single-game betting was banned in all provinces, even though other types of gambling were permitted. While casinos are run by private companies, the suppliers of these services are technically the gambling …
How to figure out which version of WWE 2K22 you should buy
Steven Rondina
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With the game now launched and reviews posted, the only question remaining for pro wrestling fans is which version of WWE 2K22 should you buy if you’re interested in getting into the new game. For the last few years, the WWE 2K series has looked to upsell players by offering early access to the game. For WWE 2K22, the Deluxe Edition and nWo 4-Life Edition launched four days before the …
New banners, Kamisato Ayaka returns in Genshin Impact 2.6
William Davis
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Kamisato Ayaka will return in the new Genshin Impact character banner of update 2.6. Hoyoverse has revealed the content plan for the second half of Genshin Impact 2.6. The biggest announcement is the next round of character banners, which will feature fan-favorite and popular meta pick Kamisato Ayaka beginning April 19. She is joined by a rerun of her signature five-star weapon Mistsplitter Reforged. Fans who suddenly need more free …
Could Kurt Angle and Lita be coming to WWE 2K22?
Steven Rondina
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WWE 2K22 has a long list of names from WWE’s past, but Kurt Angle and Lita aren’t currently among them. Will that be changing anytime soon? Longtime fans of WWE have plenty of choice when it comes to playing as champions of yesteryear. There are iconic names from the past including Andre the Giant, Randy Savage, and Kevin Nash all present and accounted for. There are some omissions related to …
These slots were adapted from video games
William Davis
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Since the invention of the first video games, people have enjoyed them in arcades, their homes, or at their friends’ houses. Some of these games have become forgotten, while others have grown so big that they have attracted the interest of casino game developers. Video games are often used as inspiration for casino slot games. These slot games are inspired by both modern and retro games, with these ones being …
Insane zip glitch pushes Elden Ring speedrun below nine minutes
William Davis
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Elden Ring speedruns are now clocking in at under 10 minutes thanks to the insane zip glitch. Renowned speedrunner Distortion2 has once again set a new world record speedrun for Elden Ring with the mastery of the zip glitch. The current world record is now set at just eight minutes and 56 seconds. The insanely fast time is due to the use of the zip, which propels players a massive …
Bloodhound Step ruins Elden Ring PvP, here’s how to counter it
William Davis
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Bloodhound Step appears to have no real counter in Elden Ring, but there are a few things PvPers can do to deal with it. Bloodhound Step is quickly becoming one of the most hated Ashes of War in Elden RIng PvP. It’s blindingly fast, creates a ton of distance, and is almost completely invincible. Players who focus on competitive multiplayer are growing tired of Bloodhound Step, but there are a …
Salt and Sacrifice release date, platforms, and more revealed
William Davis
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Hungry for a new Soulslike after playing Elden Ring? The release date for Salt and Sacrifice is right around the corner, ready to sate players looking for a new challenge. Salt and Sanctuary fans have spent months looking forward to the game’s sequel, and Salt and Sacrifice is now just a few weeks away. With an expected release date of May 10, 2022, the 2D soulslike will once again capture …
Here’s everything we know so far about Kingdom Hearts 4
Steven Rondina
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Kingdom Hearts 4 is a reality and Square-Enix is giving fans their first taste of the highly-anticipated new game. At an event celebrating the 20th anniversary of the Kingdom Hearts series, the publisher dropped a trailer revealing three new titles. The highlight was Kingdom Hearts 4, which had an intriguing trailer that seemingly showed off some new gameplay. Not only did that trailer show off a new look for Sora, …
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