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Video games

Blizzard explains hero bans ahead of their introduction in competitive Overwatch

Blizzard introduces hero bans in Overwatch 2 to enhance competitive gameplay strategy and meta.

1 week ago

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Overwatch 2 Fans Have Thrown Sombra In Jail

Overwatch 2 introduces hero bans in competitive play, significantly impacting gameplay and character usage.

Sombra has become a popular target for bans due to her disruptive abilities.

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Overwatch 2 director says its devs are feeling the pressure since Marvel Rivals took off doing Overwatchy things in not quite Overwatchy fashion

Marvel Rivals is influencing Overwatch 2's development by encouraging innovation and responsiveness to competition.

Video games

All Heroes And Abilities In Overwatch 2 Stadium Mode

Overwatch 2's Stadium mode introduces a unique competitive framework through limited hero selection and customizable builds.

Video games

Overwatch 2's Round-Based Stadium Mode Looks To Reinvent Blizzard's Shooter In A Big Way

Overwatch 2's new mode, Stadium, offers a fresh third-person competitive experience with strategic upgrades and currency use.

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Video games

Blizzard explains hero bans ahead of their introduction in competitive Overwatch

Blizzard introduces hero bans in Overwatch 2 to enhance competitive gameplay strategy and meta.

1 week ago

Snowboarding

Overwatch 2 Fans Have Thrown Sombra In Jail

Overwatch 2 introduces hero bans in competitive play, significantly impacting gameplay and character usage.

Sombra has become a popular target for bans due to her disruptive abilities.

Video games

Overwatch 2 director says its devs are feeling the pressure since Marvel Rivals took off doing Overwatchy things in not quite Overwatchy fashion

Marvel Rivals is influencing Overwatch 2's development by encouraging innovation and responsiveness to competition.

Video games

All Heroes And Abilities In Overwatch 2 Stadium Mode

Overwatch 2's Stadium mode introduces a unique competitive framework through limited hero selection and customizable builds.

Video games

New PS5 Setting Makes Hearing Footsteps Easier In Call Of Duty

Audio Focus on PS5 enhances hearing of enemy footsteps in games like Call of Duty, leveling the playing field against PC players.

6 months ago

Video games

Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 players think the Assault Rifles are busted, but whether they're being silly is up for debate

The community is divided on whether Assault Rifles in Black Ops 6 are overpowered or if players need to give the meta time to develop.

Video games

When does Ranked Play release in Black Ops 6?

Ranked Play in Black Ops 6 requires 50 wins in multiplayer to unlock competitive gameplay.

Players will compete across various ranks, starting from Bronze to Top 250 based on Skill Rating.

1 week ago

Video games

New PS5 Setting Makes Hearing Footsteps Easier In Call Of Duty

Audio Focus on PS5 enhances hearing of enemy footsteps in games like Call of Duty, leveling the playing field against PC players.

6 months ago

Video games

Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 players think the Assault Rifles are busted, but whether they're being silly is up for debate

The community is divided on whether Assault Rifles in Black Ops 6 are overpowered or if players need to give the meta time to develop.

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Video games

When does Ranked Play release in Black Ops 6?

Ranked Play in Black Ops 6 requires 50 wins in multiplayer to unlock competitive gameplay.

Players will compete across various ranks, starting from Bronze to Top 250 based on Skill Rating.

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1 month ago

NBA 2K Play Will Let You Join Tournaments For Real Money From Your Couch

NBA 2K Play introduces cash tournaments for NBA 2K25 directly on the game's menu.

Celebrity-hosted events will enhance the competitive gaming experience for NBA 2K25 players.

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3 weeks ago

National Basketball Association

NBA 2K to offer weekly tournaments, including cash prizes

NBA 2K25 introduces official weekly tournaments starting April 17, allowing for competitive play accessible to a wide range of players.

1 month ago

NBA 2K Play Will Let You Join Tournaments For Real Money From Your Couch

NBA 2K Play introduces cash tournaments for NBA 2K25 directly on the game's menu.

Celebrity-hosted events will enhance the competitive gaming experience for NBA 2K25 players.

fromESPN.com

3 weeks ago

National Basketball Association

NBA 2K to offer weekly tournaments, including cash prizes

NBA 2K25 introduces official weekly tournaments starting April 17, allowing for competitive play accessible to a wide range of players.

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Cloudbet Opens No-limit Betting For April's Dota Tournament Blitz | HackerNoon

Cloudbet is launching no-limit betting for Dota tournaments, tapping into high-stakes markets as the competitive season heats up.

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Cryptocurrency

Funtico Distributes $100K In Tournament Rewards | HackerNoon

Funtico's $100,000 tournament has successfully showcased high-stakes competitive gaming and blockchain's increasing relevance in the industry.

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Poker

Faraz Jaka Takes Down $10,000 Buy-In Side Event At Seminole Hard Rock Rock'N'Roll Poker Open

Faraz Jaka won $313,495 at the 2024 Rock 'n' Roll Poker Open, increasing his career earnings to nearly $8.2 million.

Cryptocurrency

Funtico Distributes $100K In Tournament Rewards | HackerNoon

Funtico's $100,000 tournament has successfully showcased high-stakes competitive gaming and blockchain's increasing relevance in the industry.

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Poker

Faraz Jaka Takes Down $10,000 Buy-In Side Event At Seminole Hard Rock Rock'N'Roll Poker Open

Faraz Jaka won $313,495 at the 2024 Rock 'n' Roll Poker Open, increasing his career earnings to nearly $8.2 million.

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National Football League

NFL Rivals - A Deep Dive into the Ultimate Gameplay, Tutorial, and Team Building Guide | HackerNoon

NFL Rivals transforms traditional football into fast-paced mobile gameplay, emphasizing quick decision-making and accessibility.

#pokemon-tcg

Video games

Why Darkrai ex Is Dominating Pokemon TCG Pocket

Darkrai ex has emerged as a top card in Pokémon TCG Pocket, overtaking Mewtwo ex after the Space-Time Smackdown expansion.

Video games

Pokemon TCG Pocket's new king is Gyarados ex

Gyarados ex slightly surpasses Pikachu ex in competitive Pokémon TCG Pocket tournaments, highlighting a shift in the gameplay dynamics since the mobile game's launch.

Video games

Why Darkrai ex Is Dominating Pokemon TCG Pocket

Darkrai ex has emerged as a top card in Pokémon TCG Pocket, overtaking Mewtwo ex after the Space-Time Smackdown expansion.

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Pokemon TCG Pocket's new king is Gyarados ex

Gyarados ex slightly surpasses Pikachu ex in competitive Pokémon TCG Pocket tournaments, highlighting a shift in the gameplay dynamics since the mobile game's launch.

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Women in technology

Trans Jeopardy! star Amy Schneider declared 'greatest ever' player by rival

Amy Schneider is celebrated as one of the greatest Jeopardy! competitors, earning respect despite not winning the recent Invitational Tournament.

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Poker

WATCH: Poker Pro Mariano Plays His Hand Blind And Brutally Scoops Rampage

Mariano Grandoli won a staggering $191,175 pot against Ethan 'Rampage' Yau during their recent heads-up match.

The game showcased high-stakes tension with competitive betting and significant swings in player fortunes.

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Video games

Marvel Rivals Season 1 Balance Changes Take Aim At Triple Support Meta

NetEase is recalibrating the Triple Strategist meta to enhance gameplay balance and excitement in Marvel Rivals.

Video games

Marvel Rivals player proves why Moon Knight is actually unfair

Moon Knight’s ultimate attack is deceptively powerful due to a bug causing unexpected damage.

Despite being annoying, Moon Knight has one of the lowest win rates in competitive play.

Video games

All Marvel Rivals maps and modes for quick play and competitive

Marvel Rivals features competitive gameplay across eight thematic maps with three distinct game modes.

Video games

The best characters in Marvel Rivals season 0

The best characters in Marvel Rivals season 0 are crucial for team success, with a balanced composition of roles enhancing performance.

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'Marvel Rivals' Is Quickly Reversing Its Most Divisive Move

NetEase Games reversed its decision to implement mid-season rank resets for Marvel Rivals, responding directly to player feedback.

Video games

Marvel Rivals Reworks Its Ranking System Again Due To Fan Complaints

NetEase reversed its decision to reset player rankings mid-season in response to player feedback, aiming to enhance enjoyment in competitive play.

Video games

Marvel Rivals Season 1 Balance Changes Take Aim At Triple Support Meta

NetEase is recalibrating the Triple Strategist meta to enhance gameplay balance and excitement in Marvel Rivals.

Video games

Marvel Rivals player proves why Moon Knight is actually unfair

Moon Knight’s ultimate attack is deceptively powerful due to a bug causing unexpected damage.

Despite being annoying, Moon Knight has one of the lowest win rates in competitive play.

Video games

All Marvel Rivals maps and modes for quick play and competitive

Marvel Rivals features competitive gameplay across eight thematic maps with three distinct game modes.

Video games

The best characters in Marvel Rivals season 0

The best characters in Marvel Rivals season 0 are crucial for team success, with a balanced composition of roles enhancing performance.

fromInverse

Miscellaneous

'Marvel Rivals' Is Quickly Reversing Its Most Divisive Move

NetEase Games reversed its decision to implement mid-season rank resets for Marvel Rivals, responding directly to player feedback.

Video games

Marvel Rivals Reworks Its Ranking System Again Due To Fan Complaints

NetEase reversed its decision to reset player rankings mid-season in response to player feedback, aiming to enhance enjoyment in competitive play.

Video games

Guilty Gear Strive does something special on the Nintendo Switch, but is it actually any good?

Guilty Gear Strive on Nintendo Switch allows local play with a single joycon but poses challenges for competitive gameplay.

Video games

"2XKO is definitely a big one on our radar" top esports team VP chips in on the competitive potential of Riot's fighting game

Riot's 2XKO attracts attention due to its competitive potential and long-term success opportunities in esports.

Video games

Guilty Gear Strive does something special on the Nintendo Switch, but is it actually any good?

Guilty Gear Strive on Nintendo Switch allows local play with a single joycon but poses challenges for competitive gameplay.

Video games

"2XKO is definitely a big one on our radar" top esports team VP chips in on the competitive potential of Riot's fighting game

Riot's 2XKO attracts attention due to its competitive potential and long-term success opportunities in esports.

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Miscellaneous

At the Microsoft Excel World Championship, selfies and a 'hype' tunnel | TechCrunch

The Microsoft Excel World Championship combines humor and competitiveness, drawing attention to spreadsheet skills with significant prizes.

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Understanding the Popularity of Speedrunning Communities

Speedrunning is a vibrant subculture in gaming, combining quick gameplay with community engagement and strategy exploitation.

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Miscellaneous

Roblox Blade Ball Codes (December 2024): Free Spins, Tickets, and More

Blade Ball offers players a competitive Roblox experience enhanced by strategy, timed gameplay, and code rewards.