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What should CS:GO players look for when they're trying to put together a team?

Good Teammates Wanted: The Basics of Finding a CS:GO Team

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If there is one thing most CS:GO players share, it's the desire we've all had at one point or another of becoming a professional player. While the prospect of playing video games for a living might seem easy to...
The road to TI8 will be long and full of Majors, Minors, and other tournaments.

Major Changes: Evaluating Valve’s New Tournament Structure

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The International 2017 is only weeks away, and Valve has treated us to an entire overhaul of the Majors, with the new system launching right after TI7 ends. The 2017 - 2018 competitive season will be unlike anything we've...
What should Overwatch investigators look for when they're reviewing a case?

No Cheaters Allowed: How to Be a Good Overwatch Investigator

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Overwatch, CS:GO's crowd-sourced anti-griefing and cheating detection system, is often taken for granted. While some believe the service does nothing to rid the game of hackers or that Overwatch investigators should get some sort of reward for their efforts, Valve's creation...
Noel "noeL" Rosario competing at a Brawlhalla tournament.

Brawlhalla Esports Spotlight: Noel “noeL” Rosario

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Brawlhalla hasn't just gotten the attention of folks looking to try out a new fighting game, it's also attracted professional players who are determined to carve out their place in the esports history books. Noel "noeL" Rosario is one of...
League of Legends vs. Overwatch. Which game has built a better esports infrastructure?

Cultivating Esports: League of Legends vs. Overwatch

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  A year ago, esports pundits were pondering the possible fall of League of Legends at the hands of a surging Overwatch scene which featured unprecedented hype and early growth. These days, some of the top Overwatch players are starting...
Overwatch offers cosmetics in loot crates, but other games are more than willing to let players spend real money on items that alter gameplay.

Has Freemium Gone Too Far?

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Over the past five years, freemium games have become extremely popular. If you haven't heard the term before, 'freemium' is a term used to describe a game that's free to play, but has perks you can buy with real money. For...
What is a Battle Cup?

Dota 2: What Is A Battle Cup?

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The Battle Cup is a wonderful addition to Dota, offering a chance to play in a real, structured tournament with a team even if you're just a regular pub pleb. Over the years, a few in-house leagues have come and...
With all of the original Dota 1 heroes successfully ported, now's a great time for Valve to check out some of the best hero concepts generated by the community.

Dota 2: The Best Fan-Made Hero Concepts

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With The International 2017 only a month away, there's a chance we might see a new hero added to the Dota 2 roster in the not-too-distant future. Many heroes, including Techies, were showcased at TI before they were released. Now that Valve...
No Man's Sky was, to put it lightly, a massive disappointment, but players held the developers accountable for their promises.

2017 Is the Year of Game Developer Accountability

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Over the past year, something interesting has happened to the gaming industry. It's not an entirely new phenomenon, but it's certainly more important than it ever has been before. We, as players and consumers, have found ways to actually...
Screenshot from 2GD Studio's TI4 EU Hub, featuring Draskyl and 2GD.

Dota 2 Hub Streams: Friend Simulator 2.0

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Bring back any fond memories? The famous GD Studio TI4 hub is actually what got me into Dota. I had a friend convince me to check it out by promising me there were kittens. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A0PxOBp6Az4 Indeed, there were kittens. After watching the stream...
Quitting League of Legends was one of the healthiest choices I've made as both a gamer and a person.

Quitting League of Legends Made Me a Happier Person

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Before I talk about quitting League of Legends, I'd like to share a quick story. Last week, I was playing PLAYERUKNOWN’S BATTLEGROUNDS with a group of friends. For those out of the loop, here's how the game works: you...
Blizzard's adjustments to pity timers and legendary drop rates in Hearthstone card packs are a welcome change for many players, myself included.

How Does Hearthstone’s Pity Timer Work?

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Some amazing news is coming to Hearthstone about card packs. Here's the deal: Hearthstone, at least in its current state, has simply become too expensive for new players to begin playing. Even veterans have been feeling the heat. Journey to Un'Goro...