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What is Wordle rival Absurdle and how do you play it?
Olivia Richman
Wordle has become one of the most popular word games in the world within just a few months, going from 90 players in November 2021 to millions a day. The New York Times word game may have some competition from similar games such as Absurdle. Wordle is a game where you attempt to guess a five-letter word by typing in different words that turn green if they’re in the right …
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Diablo Immortal may not release in China, here’s what we know
Olivia Richman
Blizzard’s controversial new mobile game Diablo Immortal has seen further delays to its Chinese launch, causing many fans to wonder what’s actually happening and if the game will ever launch in China. After a tumultuous release in North America, potential pay-to-win mobile game Diablo Immortal was set to release in China. But Diablo Immortal’s launch was postponed after the game’s official Weibo account called Chinese leader Xi Jinping “Winnie the …
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Dr Disrespect promotes Project Moon with Times Square takeover
Olivia Richman
Fans of Guy “Dr Disrespect” Beahm have been anxiously awaiting the release of Project Moon, the first game that will be released from The Two-Time’s game studio, Midnight Society. Dr Disrespect has promoted the game with a controversial NFT-based Founder’s Pass and a new Times Square takeover. On June 20, Dr Disrespect teased a Times Square takeover on Twitter. The tweet read “Hello NYC” but fans still weren’t exactly sure …
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New research shows video game players are more likely to bet
William Davis
The appetite for online entertainment has rocketed in recent years, with multiple factors driving demand. There are no signs of this trend slowing. Instead, the latest research shows that online gamers are more likely to participate in other forms of online play, such as betting. Entain, the parent company to top brands such as Party Casino, conducted a huge study suggesting a correlation between playing video games and betting. While …
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These are the worst characters in MultiVersus so far
Olivia Richman
It’s still early in MultiVersus’ brief life with the game’s full beta not even having dropped yet, but players grinding the game have already come forward with some analysis of the gameplay as well as the growing roster of characters. If you’re looking to join in on the action during the closed beta, you’ll want to pick a character that can excel during that short time to get a better …
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The history of FromSoftware, Elden Ring and Dark Souls developer
Steven Rondina
After years of being relatively unknown in the western world, Japanese game studio FromSoftware now stands as one of the most beloved developers in the industry. In an era where even the likes of Blizzard and Game Freak have an adversarial relationship with fans, FromSoftware is an exception. The studio has basically dropped game of the year contenders on a biannual basis and released one of the biggest blockbusters in …
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Spoiler-free profile of all the main characters of the Naruto series
Steven Rondina
Naruto is a long-running anime series with an astoundingly long list of characters. Here’s a spoiler-free look at the most important characters in the Naruto series. Almost every arc of Naruto starts with a number of new characters joining the cast. That’s not unusual for lengthy shonen series, but when a series goes on for 15 years, it adds up. That’s not even touching upon the dozens or even hundreds …
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The best game deals of the 2022 Steam Summer Sale
William Davis
The 2022 Steam Summer Sale is on, with deals of up to 90% off on some of the best games on the market. Steam sales are an important time of year for PC gamers, and the Summer Sale is often the biggest. This year, thousands of games are on offer with discounts as high as 94% off. If you’re looking to stock up for the whole year, these are the …
MultiVersus showcases pro players before Evo 2022 event
Olivia Richman
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Warner Bros.’ platform fighter, MultiVersus, is making waves in the competitive fighting game scene after the announcement that the game will be featured at Evo 2022 despite not even being officially released yet. In preparation for the $100K Evo tournament later this year, MultiVersus has already started building hype around the game’s possible competitive scene. On June 22, MultiVersus held another Pro Player Showcase featuring some competitive players from other …
Jeff Wittek sues David Dobrik for $10 million after wild stunt
Olivia Richman
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Controversial YouTuber David Dobrik is now being sued by former friend and Vlog Squad member Jeff Wittek, who filed a lawsuit against Dobrik after being injured during a stunt for one of Dobrik’s videos. Over the past few years, Dobrik has been under fire for his behavior. Once seen as a top YouTuber due to his nearly 19 million subscribers largely won thanks to his ongoing prank series and home …
What’s next for the esports betting market
William Davis
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Esports has been around since the turn of the century but it’s only in the past ten years or so that the esports industry has gained considerable steam. Today, top-tier tournaments like the EVO Championship Series and League of Legends World Championship regularly bring in millions of viewers. The competitive gaming sector is showing no signs of slowing down. By the end of 2022, it’s estimated that global esports revenues …
Here’s everything we know about The Witcher 4 in 2022
William Davis
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The Witcher 4 could be the game that revives CD Project Red’s reputation, but fans will likely wait for some time to come to find out. CD Project Red has announced a new Witcher game, but details remain scarce. A social media post from the Polish developer has stoked the flames for a fourth Witcher game, but it could be something entirely different from the Witcher games we’ve seen to …
MrBeast and Ninja compete in League of Legends match for $150K
Olivia Richman
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After weeks of hinting on social media, Jimmy “MrBeast” Donaldson has announced that he will be competing against Tyler “Ninja” Blevins in an intense League of Legends showdown with a lot of money on the line. The two streaming superstars first spoke to a possible competition on June 11. MrBeast tweeted that Ninja “sucked,” causing Ninja to snap back at MrBeast. The streaming superstar stated that he would easily beat …
Here’s what you get in the WWE 2K22 Clowning Around Pack
Steven Rondina
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The WWE 2K22 roster is set to get a big boost from the upcoming Clowning Around Pack DLC bundle. WWE 2K22’s DLC bundles feature a mix of past and present wrestlers, as well as a mix of up-and-comers and living legends. The Clowning Around Pack has another mix of throwbacks and modern names, and multiple relevant main roster names to its credit. This is the penultimate confirmed WWE 2K22 DLC …
The cutest and most promising games from Wholesome Direct 2022
Olivia Richman
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Not every game worth purchasing in 2022 is a violent shooter or giant RPG, as displayed in the Wholesome Direct, an indie game showcase that showed off some of the cutest and most relaxing games you can buy. A reveal event for a variety of wholesome games has shown off a slew of all-ages games. Here are some of the standouts for those wanting a nice, chill gaming experience. Farming …
Corpse Husband has a response for those who hate his music
Olivia Richman
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Corpse Husband became popular due to his deep voice and mysterious persona, but he hasn’t been streaming as of late. Corpse Husband has instead been focusing on his music, and not everyone is enjoying his new tunes and their lyrics. Corpse Husband has been using his signature voice for more than just streaming as of late. He currently has 11 songs out, including his newest popular single, “Hot Demon B!tches …
Naruto anime vs. manga, which one should you start with?
Steven Rondina
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The Naruto manga vs. anime debate is strong for both sides, but which one is better for new fans? Whether it’s movies or television shows, adapting a novel or comic book can be difficult. Some moments just don’t hit as hard in one medium or the other, and sometimes pacing can feel off after the jump. On top of that, more than a few series end up wildly diverging from …
Quin69 spends $25K in Diablo Immortal, then rage deletes
Olivia Richman
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It’s no surprise at this point that gamers are frustrated with the pay-to-win structure of Diablo Immortal, but steamer Quintin “Quin69” Crawford may be the angriest of them all. Gamers have been spending thousands on the new mobile game since it was released on June 2 to prove how insane the microtransactions are. One streamer decided to take it one step further. Quin69 has spent thousands since the game came …
When is the MultiVersus open beta? Everything we know so far
Fariha Bhatti
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The year’s wildest crossover, MultiVersus, is on the horizon. But it may be a while before players can take their favorite heroes for a spin in the game. Warner Bros first announced MultiVersus in 2021 as a platform fighter similar to Super Smash Bros., with exciting heroes and abilities taken from Warner Bros’ many owned creative properties. The crossover beat was enough to rope in player interest, building tons of …
Every key character in Resident Evil Village ahead of its DLC
Steven Rondina
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Resident Evil Village has a long list of characters and it’s worth going back over them now that DLC is finally inbound for the popular game. Resident Evil has a wildly varied cast of characters. Much of that cast has been heavily rooted in the series’ transformation into a ludicrous action franchise, which went off the deep end in Resident Evil 5 when Chris Redfield punched a boulder into a …
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