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These are the best kart and wheel combos in Mario Kart 8 Deluxe
Olivia Richman
Mario Kart 8 Deluxe is a simple game on paper, but serious racers know there are a lot of tricks to keep in mind if you want to truly become a top kart competitor. There are shortcuts to memorize, character tier lists to study, and even optimized karts to build. Not every vehicle is made equal in Mario Kart 8 Deluxe. On the kart selection screen, you have probably noticed …
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Here’s what you need to know about Warcraft Arclight Rumble
Steven Rondina
A new installment in the Warcraft series is coming soon with Warcraft Arclight Rumble. Here’s what it’s all about and what you need to know about the new game. Blizzard has been heavily overhauled over the last few years to increase its development efforts. The results of those maneuvers are now being felt, with the studio working on several major releases simultaneously. Alongside the ongoing Overwatch 2 PvP Beta, Blizzard …
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Tips for working towards becoming a pro gamer
William Davis
The explosive growth of video gaming has gone far enough that the gambling industry now recognizes it as a betting event. Top professional gamers can earn millions in annual revenue, on par with high earners in many traditional sports. Similar to traditional sports stars, famous esports players are admired by armies of fans for their mechanical skills and tactical knowledge. Now many young gamers dream of making a living in …
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What can ENCE’s CSGO team accomplish in 2022?
William Davis
ENCE is the most followed Counter-Strike team among Finnish fans. The team rapidly rose to prominENCE in 2018 by winning StarSeries Season 6 and DreamHack Winter, and cemented itself as a global force with a grand finals run at the 2019 IEM Katowice Major. But from 2020 onward, ENCE has lost many players and performance has suffered badly. But now in 2022, ENCE is back on track and they might …
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Should you use Smart Steering in Mario Kart 8 Deluxe?
Olivia Richman
One of the most controversial topics when it comes to Mario Kart 8 Deluxe is smart steering. It’s a hated setting by some players and is seen as more of a hinderance than a help. So what is smart steering, and how do you use it properly? Smart Steering is essentially auto-pilot. When it’s turned on, Smart Steering will guide a player along the track and not let them steer …
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This is who is featured on the cover of WWE 2K22
Steven Rondina
Being the cover athlete for a sports game is considered a huge honor, or a curse in some cases, and WWE 2K22 is no different. WWE 2K22 boasts a number of prominent figures from WWE’s past and the majority of its current roster. Not everyone can appear on the cover, though. WWE 2K20 mixed it up by featuring two wrestlers on the cover while WWE 2K14 had a reversible cover …
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Mario Strikers: Battle League brings new elements to a classic
Olivia Richman
A popular Mario sports game is returning, bringing players together again for a lighthearted competition. Mario Strikers: Battle League is the next big Nintendo Switch sports game that is taking a fan favorite and adding some exciting new elements. Mario Strikers was originally released for GameCube, putting a Nintendo spin on soccer. Mario Strikers Charged came out later for the Wii, quickly becoming one of the most popular games on …
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Wildcat Gun Machine’s release date, genre, platforms, and more
William Davis
Wildcat Gun Machine combines fast-paced shooting action with epic monster designs to create a very special kind of bullet hell. Wildcat Gun Machine is an upcoming isometric shooter from Chunkybox Games. The single-player bullet hell combines fast-paced action with demonic enemy design and light RPG elements. Wildcat Gun Machine was first announced in March 2022 to be published by Daedalic Entertainment. The release date for Wildcat Gun Machine is set …
Skip Button is Stanley Parable Ultra Deluxe’s scariest ending
William Davis
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The Stanley Parable Ultra Deluxe isn’t afraid to throw its scariest ending at players early on, and it all starts with a skip button. Stanley Parable Ultra Deluxe is usually a comedy game that relies on clever writing and Source-engine skills to deliver laughs. But some of the most memorable parts of the game are when things suddenly flip to a terrifying horror game. The Skip Button is Ultra Dexlue’s …
All the best Mario Kart 8 Deluxe shortcuts you need to know
Olivia Richman
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Mario Kart 8 Deluxe is known for its immense and ever-growing collection of tracks both iconic and new. While expertly drifting around the game’s tracks can get you ahead of your opponents, knowing each track inside and out will better improve your chances of winning races. Learning the most game-changing Mario Kart 8 Deluxe shortcuts is just as important as picking the right racer if you want to guarantee trophies. …
Genshin Impact 2.7 update delayed, when could it come out?
William Davis
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After an indefinite delay, when can Genshin Impact fans exect update 2.7? Not any time soon. Hoyoverse has announced an indefinite delay for Genshin Impact 2.7. The announcement follows increased restrictions in Shanghai, which is where many of the company’s employees live. There was no estimated date for the release of the new update. Hoyoverse will continue to update fans as a timeline becomes more clear. Until then, there are …
Transitioning from esports to pro poker
William Davis
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As two gaming disciplines that have been welcomed into the sports community in recent years, esports and digital poker share a synergetic relationship. At the start of the century, when MMORPG gaming was beginning to take off, there was a large crossover in the communities forming in the world of poker and video gaming. Poker may have been fractionally less popular in the 2010s than popular gaming titles like Counter-Strike, …
What will happen on the Halo ring in the Halo show?
Nicholas James
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The first Halo ring finally made its appearance in the sixth episode of the Halo show, a Paramount+ exclusive that takes place in the same universe as the Halo games. Here’s what fans can expect to happen next. The Halo show’s sixth episode ended with Master Chief and Makee being granted a vision of what seems to be Installation 04, the Halo ring from the first Halo games. The titular …
What can we expect from Aleksib’s new team in 2022?
William Davis
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Aleksi “Aleksib” Virolainen surprised Finnish Counter-Strike fans earlier this year with his transfer from OG to G2 Esports. The move was a major shift in Aleksib’s career, with this being the first firmly cemented tier-one team he’s been a part of. G2 is a potential contender to win any CSGO event this year and Aleksib will be playing a key role as in-game leader. While OG was a solid team, …
Stanley Parable Ultra Deluxe reviews well, is it worth getting?
William Davis
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The Stanley Parable Ultra Deluxe has earned great reviews from media outlets, but fans are a little more skeptical. Stanley Parable Ultra Deluxe was released to strong reviews with an average of 88 on Metacritic. Critics have praised its witty writing, claiming that the jokes still land nine years after their first impact. The new endings and graphics are worth the asking price, but fan reviews for the mind-bending story …
What makes Team Liquid and Alienware’s Pro Lab an esports paradise
William Davis
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Team Liquid and Alienware have created the most advanced esports training lab in the world in downtown Los Angeles. But what exactly sets it apart? Team Liquid and Alienware’s Pro Lab is the newest training facility in competitive gaming. The esports gym uses advanced brain-measuring software and traditional sports-inspired gear to kickstart Team Liquid players into peak pro gaming condition. Players enjoy all the trappings of traditional sports training with …
How to get Stanley Parable Ultra Deluxe’s weirdest achievements
William Davis
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Stanley Parable Ultra Deluxe brings new endings, updated graphics, and a slew of wacky achievements. The original Stanley Parable from 2013 was notorious for many things. The witty writing and postmodern concept were very ahead of their time. But for achievement hunters, the game is a total pain. The remastered version of the game ups the ante with a bunch of weird trophies to earn. Completing all the Stanley Parable …
Is Nintendo Switch Sports worth buying? We’ll help you decide
Steven Rondina
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The reviews for Nintendo Switch Sports are in, but is the game actually worth buying? Despite generally strong reviews, the answer is vague for most players. While Wii Sports is a generally beloved game that enjoyed mainstream notoriety in the 2000s, its sequel doesn’t lean on the original for much inspiration. It mostly features a new lineup of sports, which is a bit disappointing for those who are just looking …
Here’s everything in the Banzai Pack, WWE 2K22’s first DLC
Steven Rondina
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The first DLC pack of WWE 2K22, the Banzai Pack, is here with some new wrestlers to add to the game’s roster. The Banzai Pack is the first of five planned DLC packs. This one will add five new wrestlers, with a mix of both big names from the present and some throwbacks to the 1990s and early 2000s. These five wrestlers are available now and most WWE fans should …
What do coins do in Mario Kart 8 Deluxe? Here’s what to know
Olivia Richman
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Mario Kart 8 Deluxe is an overall straightforward kart racing game. Racers grab items as they race around a track in an attempt to finish in first place. But Mario Kart 8 has more depth than you may realize. Every character and kart choice has an impact on your race, as do the coins you see around the track. So what do the coins in Mario Kart 8 actually do? …
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