Destiny 2 PvP Review: A Case Study in Disappointment
This review of Destiny 2 is focused exclusively on the game's PvP modes. I had originally planned to do a full game review, but when I looked around, every one of the reviews I found concentrated exclusively on PvE....
Path of Exile Acronyms: Gameplay, Items, and Skills
One of the hardest parts about getting into a new activity is simply understanding what everyone else is talking about, and there are few hobbies where this problem is as pronounced as it is in video gaming. Other players...
Making the Most of CT Side Aggression in CS:GO
Being aggressive when you're playing as a Counter-Terrorist in CS:GO is difficult--if you don't time your aggression correctly, it's likely to backfire. There are specific times (and situations) when you need to be aggressive to win a round. There...
Interview with Chris Wilson: What’s Next for Path of Exile?
Chris Wilson is a Producer and Lead Designer at Grinding Gear Games, and he took some time out of a much-needed vacation to chat with Esports Edition about Path of Exile's The Fall of Oriath expansion, the current state of...
Hearthstone Meta Report: The Best New Decks in Patch 9.1
Hearthstone’s Patch 9.1.0 nerfed a variety of cards, including Innervate, Spreading Plague, Hex, Fiery War Axe, and Murloc Warleader. When I discussed the patch, I figured that the changes would hurt the top decks, but probably wouldn't remove them....
Esports Terminology: Skill Ceilings and Skill Floors
‘Skill floor’ and ‘skill ceiling’ are terms you will likely come across when playing or discussing competitive gaming. But what do these words actually mean? It’s not too hard to grasp the basics, but understanding how these concepts play...
Worlds 2017 Preview: Top 5 Players to Watch
The 2017 League of Legends World Championships will bring together the most diverse pool of players we've ever seen. While some international stalwarts will be present--Paul "sOAZ" Boyer, Lee "Faker" Sang-hyeok, Jian "Uzi" Zi-Hao come to mind right off the bat--there's a few...
Dota 2: Post-TI7 Roster Shuffle Analysis
Ah, the post-TI roster shuffle. Your favorite teams inevitably disband or swap players and you're left looking at your EG shirt wondering why you bought it. Maybe that's a bit of an exaggeration--Universe is still on the team, Fear's...
The CEVO Experience: Not Quite There Anymore
A few weeks ago, we took a look at FACEIT, one of CS:GO's third-party matchmaking services. This week we'll be paying CEVO a visit and taking a look at what they have to offer.
At a macro level, CEVO is...
Worlds 2017: How to Watch League of Legends as a Newcomer
If you follow esports or competitive gaming, you have probably heard of League of Legends. The 2017 World Championships kicked off last Saturday (9/23), and the event runs for 43 days -- that means that now is the perfect...
Dota 2 Player Profile: Cr1t
Quick Stats: Full Name: Andreas Franck Nielsen Age: 21 Current Team and Position: Evil Geniuses, Support Country of Origin: Denmark Top 5 Best Hair on a Pro Player Twitter Account Twitch Channel
Team Monkey Business and First Lan Wins
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Is 2v2 Hearthstone a Possibility?
Hearthstone has always been a game of one player against one player. There are a few small instances of player versus computer, and even smaller of cooperative players, but these are few and far between. In all other cases,...