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Path of Exile’s 3.0 Launch: Getting Ready Together
Path of Exile's Fall of Oriath launch is just around the corner. As of August 4th, we will be able to play the full ten acts of Fall of Oriath, on the official client. As usual, the launch will...
Knights of the Frozen Throne: First Legendary Reveals
In the past few weeks, we've had our first Hearthstone cards reveals for Knights of the Frozen Throne. Now that the official reveal season has started, it's time to start covering the cards for real. With the first batch...
Path of Exile’s New MTX System Is Wonderful
If you follow Path of Exile, you're probably aware that the new Microtransaction (MTX) system has been on its way for a while. It was announced, then released, then very quickly removed. The new system has had plenty of issues,...
Hearthstone’s Fire and Frost Festival Events
Events have finally come to Hearthstone. The Midsummer Fire Festival has been a huge hit, and now, we're starting to hear rumors about another upcoming event, the Frost Festival. Based on what we've seen so far, Hearthstone events mostly involve giving...
Review: Corsair VOID Wireless Headset
A few weeks ago, I decided it was time for a new headset. My old one was falling apart after many years of dutiful service. I decided I wanted one with surround sound, primarily for PLAYERUNKNOWN'S BATTLEGROUNDS. Hearing people's steps...
Has Freemium Gone Too Far?
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...
Hearthstone Expansion Preview: Knights of the Frozen Throne
It's that time of year again. Blizzard is starting to tease out details about the newest Hearthstone expansion. We've even got a name for the upcoming release: Knights of the Frozen Throne. It's slated for release in August, and Blizzard is...
2017 Is the Year of Game Developer Accountability
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...
Hearthstone: The Caverns Below Nerf and Wild Packs
You've probably heard that there's a nerf coming to Hearthstone. I know, big news! Our bi-yearly nerf! This time, it's Quest Rogue decks that are on the receiving end of Blizzard's nerf hammer. As far as nerfs go, this seems...
How Does Hearthstone’s Pity Timer Work?
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...
Eat My Dust: Hearthstone Viewership Is Declining
This isn't the first time, and it hopefully won't be the last, but Hearthstone's viewership is plummeting. Again. Hearthstone, as you're probably aware, is a digital card game. And yet, somehow, it receives less frequent updates than actual physical...
Negativity in Professional Hearthstone: Whose Fault Is It?
Without professional players, esports wouldn't exist in the form it does today. They're the lifeblood of every game, which means the success and failure of an esports title is, ultimately, in the hands of the best players. Recent events in...