Former Pro BixLe_ Discusses the Future of Gigantic Esports
A few weeks ago I wrote an article about Gigantic's potential future as a competitive title. To get a better idea of how the game stands in the esports world, I got a hold of Christopher "BixLe_" Dunbar, who was...
The Future of Single Player Hearthstone
Hearthstone is a multiplayer title, and that's what the game has always been known for. Historically, the single player side of Hearthstone has ranged from horrendous to "sort of okay." However, the new expansion, Knights of the Frozen Throne has...
Path of Exile: Monster Density in 3.0
With the launch of Path of Exile 3.0, several changes were made in terms of monster density. This is mostly in regards to the end game mapping, the monsters throughout the story seem unaffected. However, nearly every change to...
Boom, Headshot: Aim Training in CS:GO
Having good aim is one of the key aspects of being a successful Counter-Strike player. Being able to hit your target, regardless of whether they're strafing or standing still, is a vital skill that every player needs to master in...
CS:GO’s Lackluster 5 Year Anniversary: Do Milestones Matter?
The 21st of August might be just another day for the majority of people, but CS:GO fans know it as the game's anniversary. When the first anniversary rolled around, Valve turned on "Party Mode" for all official servers, and releasing this...
Does Valve Matchmaking Need Ringers?
CS:GO will forever hold a special place in my heart. Now don't get me wrong, it is by no means a perfect game. I believe Valve needs to be more in touch with the community and focus more on...
Hearthstone Decks Designed to Beat Druid
If you've played Hearthstone over the past week, you know that Druid is the king of the court, and he's hard to beat. You've likely come to the conclusion that playing most of the new decks just gets you beaten....
Six Ways to Improve Your Map Awareness in League of Legends
Good map awareness in League of Legends means paying attention to the game state: what the other nine players are building, where they are on the map, and what they're doing. Map awareness allows you to make informed decisions, like what...
Dota 2 Guide: How to Play Anti-Mage
Anti-Mage is one of the most popular heroes in Dota 2. Whether he's a good pick or not, you'll see players grabbing him whenever they get the chance because there's something immensely satisfying about his game play. Once he's...
Does Artifact Stand a Chance Against Hearthstone?
TI7 is over, Patch 7.06f is here, and there's not much pro Dota going on right now. As we bask in the glory of The International, it's a good time to turn our attention towards Artifact, Valve's new Dota-based...
Hearthstone: Is Druid the New Shaman?
For about a year, Hearthstone was commonly referred to as "Shamanstone." This was because Shaman was simply the best class, in every area. Blizzard had given Shaman enough tools for it to play Aggro, Midrange, and Control more effectively than...
Dota 2 Patch Analysis: Key Changes in 7.06f
Dota 2's post-TI7 patch has arrived. It's only a small one, so don't get too excited. No new heroes or items. Not yet, anyway. Clearly, IceFrog felt the meta was getting a little stale, so the folks over at Valve decided...