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Path of Exile's 3.0 launch is going to be huge. Here's everything you need to know to make sure you're prepared.

Path of Exile’s 3.0 Launch: Getting Ready Together

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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...
The legendary cards in the upcoming Knights of the Frozen Throne expansion have started to be revealed.

Knights of the Frozen Throne: First Legendary Reveals

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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 addresses long-time community complaints about loot sorting, organization, and ease-of-use.

Path of Exile’s New MTX System Is Wonderful

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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,...
The Midsummer Fire Festival is hopefully the first of many Hearthstone events.

Hearthstone’s Fire and Frost Festival Events

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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...
The Corsair VOID Wireless Headset is one of the most comfortable pieces of gaming equipment we've ever had the pleasure of wearing.

Review: Corsair VOID Wireless Headset

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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...
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...
Hearthstone's upcoming expansion, Knights of the Frozen Throne, will feature the Lich King.

Hearthstone Expansion Preview: Knights of the Frozen Throne

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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...
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...
Rogue's Quest just got hit with a serious nerf, which is a good indication about future balance patches.

Hearthstone: The Caverns Below Nerf and Wild Packs

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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...
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...
Hearthstone's viewership numbers have taken a massive hit over the past month.

Eat My Dust: Hearthstone Viewership Is Declining

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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...
Are professional Hearthstone players just getting lucky, or does the game actually require skill? One thing is for certain: Hearthstone's community has a serious negative attitude problem.

Negativity in Professional Hearthstone: Whose Fault Is It?

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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...