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Games
fromKotaku
21 hours ago

Cyberpunk, League Of Legends Games Suggest TCGs Are Having A Moment

PAX East 2026 featured a shift from video games to trading card games, particularly a TCG based on Cyberpunk 2077.
#nhl
LA Kings
fromDefector
1 day ago

The Wild Card Race Gives Me A Tummy Ache | Defector

The NHL playoff race is intense, with many teams vying for the final spots and showcasing desperate, flawed hockey as the season nears its end.
Toronto Maple Leafs
fromNBC Sports Boston
2 days ago

Bruins' odds of getting Maple Leafs' lottery pick improve: 'We won't tank'

Boston Bruins' chances of acquiring Toronto Maple Leafs' 2026 lottery pick have increased due to recent performance and management decisions.
fromRMNB
1 week ago
Washington Capitals

Cole Hutson on his newfound Fortnite battles with Ryan Leonard: 'He's the bait guy, and I kill everyone'

Cole Hutson's NHL contract signing reunited him with Ryan Leonard, enhancing their bond and easing Hutson's transition into the league.
fromPuck Prose
1 month ago
National Hockey League

3 contenders under the most pressure after the Olympic break

Several NHL teams' late-season form, notably the Colorado Avalanche's recent slump, could significantly reshape the 2025-26 playoff landscape before the March 6 trade deadline.
LA Kings
fromDefector
1 day ago

The Wild Card Race Gives Me A Tummy Ache | Defector

The NHL playoff race is intense, with many teams vying for the final spots and showcasing desperate, flawed hockey as the season nears its end.
Toronto Maple Leafs
fromNBC Sports Boston
2 days ago

Bruins' odds of getting Maple Leafs' lottery pick improve: 'We won't tank'

Boston Bruins' chances of acquiring Toronto Maple Leafs' 2026 lottery pick have increased due to recent performance and management decisions.
Washington Capitals
fromRMNB
1 week ago

Cole Hutson on his newfound Fortnite battles with Ryan Leonard: 'He's the bait guy, and I kill everyone'

Cole Hutson's NHL contract signing reunited him with Ryan Leonard, enhancing their bond and easing Hutson's transition into the league.
fromCard Player
3 days ago

Triton Poker Jeju: Chan, Cowen Capture Pot-Limit Omaha Titles - Poker News

The 2026 Triton Super High Roller Series Jeju saw a remarkable total of over $107.2 million in prize money awarded across 20 thrilling events, showcasing the excitement of high-stakes poker.
Poker
Video games
fromKotaku
4 days ago

Marathon Cracks Down On Cool Exploits To Make Things Fair

Bungie has removed the slide-canceling exploit in Marathon to maintain balanced gameplay and has updated the Outpost loot area.
Boston Bruins
fromwww.npr.org
3 days ago

4 takeaways from the U.S. men's national soccer team's World Cup tune-up games

USMNT faced tough competition, losing to Belgium and Portugal, highlighting the need for improvement to compete at the highest level.
Liverpool FC
fromwww.bbc.com
3 days ago

How did Scotland defeat look from Clarke's vantage point?

Scotland struggled in a friendly match against Ivory Coast, failing to deliver a performance worthy of the impressive Hill Dickinson Stadium.
fromBleacher Nation
5 days ago

Can I Add Multiple Picks from the Same Game to My DFS Entry? - Bleacher Nation

Stacking refers to the practice of loading your lineup with multiple players from the same game or the same team. It is a widely used strategy, and most major DFS platforms allow it.
Chicago Cubs
Soccer (FIFA)
fromwww.bbc.com
1 week ago

Managing in an international break - and what to do when your star player does not come home

International breaks can be both an opportunity and a challenge for managers, impacting player performance and recovery.
#world-cup
Europe news
fromwww.bbc.com
1 week ago

What to look out for in World Cup play-offs

The World Cup play-offs begin with four European spots available, featuring teams like Wales, Northern Ireland, and Sweden competing for qualification.
Soccer (FIFA)
fromwww.bbc.com
1 week ago

Taking wildcards, leaving out stars - the art of World Cup squad building

Thomas Tuchel faces challenges in selecting the final England squad for the World Cup, balancing talent with team dynamics and player roles.
Games
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 days ago

Why is gaming becoming so expensive? The answer is found in AI

PlayStation 5 prices have risen significantly due to increased demand for computing power driven by AI, alongside global economic disruptions.
Video games
fromGamesBeat
3 days ago

Inside Clix Gaming's creator-powered business strategy

Cody 'Clix' Conrod is launching Clix Gaming, a brand and business centered on his success as a top Fortnite player.
#online-gaming
fromLondon On The Inside
1 week ago
Digital life

Cultural Codes in Gaming: How Innovation Is Rewriting the Rules

Online gaming design adapts to local behaviors and cultural expectations, moving away from a one-size-fits-all approach.
FC Barcelona
fromSoccer News
1 week ago

Nobodys going to give anything away for free in Champions League, warns Graham Hansen - Soccer News

Barcelona aims to maintain their dominance in the Women's Champions League against Real Madrid, emphasizing the need for focus and competitiveness.
Chelsea
fromwww.bbc.com
1 week ago

Does running more in a game actually make a difference?

Chelsea's underperformance is not solely due to being outrun, as running data shows mixed results in predicting match outcomes.
Chicago Cubs
fromBleacher Nation
6 days ago

How Important is the 'Eye Test' When Online Sports Betting? - Bleacher Nation

The eye test in sports betting provides valuable insights that data may overlook, but bettors must be cautious of personal biases.
US Elections
fromwww.businessinsider.com
1 week ago

A bracket full of robots, tariffs, and the push to live forever

SaaSpocalypse, Tariffs, Longevity, and Robotics advance to the final four in the business-focused March Madness bracket after reader voting.
fromwww.bbc.com
1 week ago

Football Manager gamer helps team win in real life

Kendrick suggested a formation change to 4-4-2, inspired by his online team and football manager Sean Dyche, leading to a 3-2 victory for KPR.
Liverpool FC
Board games
fromBoard Game Quest
2 weeks ago

Top 10 Solo Board Games for Every Kind of Gamer

Solo gaming is rapidly evolving, with many games now including solo modes or automata, enhancing the tabletop gaming experience.
Video games
fromBusiness Matters
4 days ago

Rainbow Six Siege Operator Meta: The Top Picks Defining Play at the Start of 2026

Rainbow Six Siege X introduces new systems and modes, enhancing gameplay and providing players with essential knowledge on top operators for competitive play.
Manchester City
fromwww.bbc.com
2 weeks ago

Haaland invests in new global chess tour

Erling Haaland invests in Norway Chess to launch the Total Chess World Championship Tour, featuring four annual tournaments across three chess disciplines with $2.7m minimum prize pools.
#chess
Soccer (FIFA)
fromwww.bbc.com
2 weeks ago

Why are sportspeople obsessed with chess?

Erling Haaland, Victor Wembanyama, and Carlos Alcaraz share a passion for chess, recognizing its strategic benefits for their respective sports.
Soccer (FIFA)
fromwww.bbc.com
2 weeks ago

Why are sportspeople obsessed with chess?

Erling Haaland, Victor Wembanyama, and Carlos Alcaraz share a passion for chess, recognizing its strategic benefits for their respective sports.
Canada news
fromBlueJaysNation
3 weeks ago

Everything is still right in front of Team Canada entering final days of pool play

Canada faces a winner-take-all matchup against Cuba on Wednesday to advance to the WBC knockout round for the first time, with their strongest roster featuring multiple major league pitchers.
#counter-strike-2
Games
fromArs Technica
2 weeks ago

Counter-Strike 2's new reload system could upend the entire game

Valve overhauled Counter-Strike 2's reload mechanic to discard remaining ammo instead of retaining it, requiring players to use full magazines and disrupting decades of established gameplay habits.
Games
fromKotaku
2 weeks ago

Counter-Strike Just Upended 25 Years Of Shooter Muscle Memory

Counter-Strike 2 eliminates lossless ammo reloads, forcing players to discard unused magazine ammunition when reloading, increasing tactical decision-making and skill requirements.
Games
fromArs Technica
2 weeks ago

Counter-Strike 2's new reload system could upend the entire game

Valve overhauled Counter-Strike 2's reload mechanic to discard remaining ammo instead of retaining it, requiring players to use full magazines and disrupting decades of established gameplay habits.
Games
fromKotaku
2 weeks ago

Counter-Strike Just Upended 25 Years Of Shooter Muscle Memory

Counter-Strike 2 eliminates lossless ammo reloads, forcing players to discard unused magazine ammunition when reloading, increasing tactical decision-making and skill requirements.
Video games
fromKotaku
1 week ago

Fortnite Removing Less Popular Modes Like Rocket Racing

Fortnite's declining popularity leads to layoffs and the removal of three game modes by Epic Games.
fromArs Technica
3 weeks ago

Figuring out why AIs get flummoxed by some games

With its Alpha series of game-playing AIs, Google's DeepMind group seemed to have found a way for its AIs to tackle any game, mastering games like chess and by repeatedly playing itself during training. But then some odd things happened as people started identifying Go positions that would lose against relative newcomers to the game but easily defeat a similar Go-playing AI.
Board games
#chess-tournaments
Business
fromEntrepreneur
4 weeks ago

5 Reasons Entrepreneurs Should Play Chess

Chess develops non-obvious entrepreneurial skills including positional thinking, mindset control, and patience, offering valuable lessons about competitor assessment, thorough planning, and sustainable growth.
Poker
fromCard Player
3 weeks ago

Poker Strategy: More Rake Is Not Better For A Wider Range - Poker News

Ante and rake structures significantly impact optimal poker strategy, with no-ante rake games requiring much tighter big blind defense ranges than ante-heavy tournament structures.
Video games
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

In the killer world of online gaming, there are no hits any more just survivors

Highguard's rapid failure demonstrates that modern online games face extreme pressure to deliver immediate returns, leaving no room for player learning curves or developer iteration.
Chicago Cubs
fromBleacher Nation
3 weeks ago

What Does "Flex" Mean in a DFS Pick'em Contest Entry? - Bleacher Nation

Flex Play on PrizePicks allows payouts for missing one or two picks with lower multipliers, while Power Play requires all picks correct for higher multipliers up to 37.5x.
Major League Baseball
fromMLB Trade Rumors
1 month ago

MLB Announces Spring Breakout Tournament To Begin In 2027

MLB will convert Spring Breakout from exhibition games into single-elimination tournaments in 2027 and 2028, crowning separate Grapefruit and Cactus League champions while maintaining exhibition format in 2026.
National Hockey League
fromPuck Prose
1 month ago

We need an All-Star Game Rotation!

A four-year rotating schedule alternating between traditional NHL All-Star Games and international hockey tournaments can revitalize mid-season interest and capitalize on growing fan enthusiasm for international competition.
#loot-boxes
Games
fromReadWrite
3 weeks ago

Valve disputes claims loot boxes violate gambling laws

Valve defends loot boxes as collectible products rather than gambling, arguing cosmetic-only items provide no competitive advantage while claiming to have blocked over one million accounts linked to gambling activity.
Games
fromThe Verge
3 weeks ago

Valve says it will fight New York's loot box lawsuit

Valve disputes New York AG's loot box gambling allegations, comparing mystery boxes to collectible cards and arguing items are optional cosmetics.
Poker
fromCard Player
1 month ago

Poker Strategy Post-Flop Leaks Killing Your Tournament Game - Poker News

Tournament players lose chips through five common post-flop mistakes: calling flops with mediocre pairs, chasing draws without analyzing odds, and other subtle errors that drain stacks over time.
Video games
fromKotaku
3 weeks ago

I Miss When Multiplayer Games Weren't Changing All The Time - Kotaku

A patch increasing gunshot volume in Marathon created a more aggressive multiplayer environment, prompting nostalgia for older games that remained static after release rather than undergoing constant balance changes.
Video games
fromWIRED
3 weeks ago

Gamers' Worst Nightmares About AI Are Coming True

Xbox faces internal challenges amid industry-wide pressures from AI adoption, memory shortages, and rising hardware costs, though the console is not shutting down.
Soccer (FIFA)
fromwww.bbc.com
1 month ago

What can players and clubs do about 'AI slop'?

AI-generated content of footballers is proliferating rapidly, creating challenges for players and clubs to protect their image rights and brands in an evolving legal landscape.
fromBoard Game Quest
1 month ago

Crowdfunding Campaigns of the Week - 2/23/26

Welcome to this week's batch of crowdfunding campaigns. We have a variety of offerings here, so we hope you will find something that catches your eye. Also, if you want to chat with the BGQ team, join our Discord Server where we talk about games, movies, sports, and other fun stuff. Or, if Facebook is more of your speed, join our BGQ Gamers Facebook Group. Check it out and come chat about board games with us!
Board games
fromDefector
1 month ago

The Big Winner Of The Champions League Playoff Was Its Smallest Team

Paris Saint-Germain had a bit more trouble separating itself from its Ligue 1 rival Monaco than predicted, but rode a 3-2 first leg win to a 5-4 aggregate victory. Newcastle demolished Qarabag, 9-3. Atlético Madrid turned a 3-3 first-leg draw around with a 4-1 second leg at home to dump out Club Brugge. Bayer Leverkusen vs. Olympiacos was a snoozer, won 2-0 on aggregate by the former.
Soccer (FIFA)
Science
fromPsychology Today
2 months ago

What Can Gaming Do for Our Intelligence?

Effective intelligence — attention, working memory, decision-making, and learning speed — is trainable through experience and interventions such as gaming, leveraging neuroplasticity.
National Basketball Association
fromESPN.com
1 month ago

Language of basketball: How international NBA players think about the game

Giannis Antetokounmpo overcame early English and basketball-terminology gaps through focused coaching, repeated drills, and cultural adaptation as the NBA became increasingly international.
Marketing
fromThe Drum
2 months ago

How brands can align their interests with the interests of gamers

Brands can increase engagement and reach diverse audiences by integrating ads into interactive gaming experiences and aligning brand goals with player interests.
Business
fromReadWrite
1 month ago

Rivalry cuts operations as it reviews future of company

Rivalry Corp. has sharply scaled down operations, halted betting, begun major cost cuts and is exploring sales, restructuring, or other strategic alternatives while conserving cash.
Gadgets
fromWIRED
1 month ago

I Love This Dart Counter for Local and Online Matches

Auto-scoring light ring with four HD cameras and DartCounter app delivers accurate scoring, statistics, practice modes, and online multiplayer to improve and enjoy darts.
Miscellaneous
fromWIRED
1 month ago

How Curling Became the Winter Olympics' Favorite Fixation

Curling originated in 16th-century Scotland, thrived during historically colder winters, and its history reflects past climate conditions.
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Champions Cup organisers defend format but consider changes next season

The organisers of the Champions Cup are looking to shift the start of the tournament back to October to add extra impetus to the pool stages. This year's competition kicked off in December, but there is collective support from coaches and clubs to commence their campaigns before the packed November Test window. The current structure and calendar slots are technically in place until 2030, but there is growing recognition that a change could be helpful.
Miscellaneous
from24/7 Wall St.
2 months ago

The #1 ETF To Bet On The Explosive Growth of Esports

The VanEck Video Gaming and eSports ETF ( NYSEARCA:ESPO) offers pure exposure to an industry defying traditional entertainment economics. With $405 million in assets and a 0.56% expense ratio, ESPO delivered 28% returns over the past year, outpacing the S&P 500 by nearly 11 percentage points. The fund holds 28 gaming companies, led by Tencent Holdings ( NASDAQ:TCEHY) at 8.1%, Nintendo ( NASDAQ:NTDOY) at 7.6%, and NetEase ( NASDAQ:NTES) at 7.4%. Recent trading shows the ETF consolidating around $105 after hitting $111 in November 2025.
Business
fromwww.bbc.com
1 month ago

How Celtic can overcome Stuttgart in Europa League

In general Stuttgart, they always want to have control, they want to have the ball, it is always difficult to press them. Sebastian Hoeness, the manager, he wants to dominate the game so I think this is a key thing at Celtic Park as well. If Celtic can press, if Celtic can destroy the build-up, if they are inside the game, the crowd is there - something can happen at Celtic Park.
Soccer (FIFA)
Video games
fromGame Informer
1 month ago

Arkheron Preview - A Promising Battle Royale (No, Seriously) - Game Informer

Arkheron is an isometric PvP battle royale where 15 three-player teams compete in a fantasy tower, blending shooter action with Hades-style loot and rotating Eternals.
fromSan Jose Inside
1 month ago

How To Manage Choice Fatigue In Online Poker

Online poker is a game of intensity, wit and strategy. It demands quick thinking and constant decision-making. Players need to have an astute ability to use their intuition and evaluate all the given information under immense pressure. For most players, their dips in performance around the table are primarily affected by choice fatigue rather than the presence of excellent opponents or bad luck.
Poker
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Champions League roundup: PSG recover from terrible start to edge Monaco

Desire Doue came off the bench to engineer an impressive turnaround for PSG, who conceded a goal in the opening minute and were 2-0 down after 18 minutes as Folarin Balogun grabbed a double for the hosts. The 20-year-old Doue replaced the Ballon d'Or winner Ousmane Dembele, who went off injured after 27 minutes, and proved decisive for the visitors as he struck two superb goals and set up one for Achraf Hakimi.
Soccer (FIFA)
fromGameSpot
2 months ago

Best MOBA Games Worth Playing Right Now

Dragon Ball has its own take on the MOBA genre with Gekishin Squadra. The name sure is a mouthful, but this is one of the most welcoming experiences for newer MOBA players, even if you aren't too familiar with the Dragon Ball universe. But if you are an existing fan of the late Akira Toriyama's masterful manga and anime series, you'll be pleased with the wide selection of characters and abilities.
Video games
Soccer (FIFA)
fromESPN.com
2 months ago

The rise of set-piece royal rumbles is ruining soccer

Excessive grabbing, holding, and wrestling during set pieces undermines soccer's integrity and enjoyment and should be curtailed.
fromKotaku
2 months ago

Deadlock Is Secretly Growing Into An S-Tier MOBA Shooter

A thriving fan art community is always a sign of an entrenched playerbase. , Valve's secretive MOBA hero shooter, is currently teeming with creations all over social media that span the big three categories: horny, cute, and funny. In a way, these are perfect descriptors for the overall vibe of the latest six heroes to join the roster, which, alongside a plethora of additions and visual tweaks introduced in last week's big update, have led to a newfound momentum worth paying attention to.
Video games
Soccer (FIFA)
fromSoccer News
2 months ago

Rohl urges Rangers to carry positive momentum into the Europa League - Soccer News

Rangers must maintain winning momentum and secure their first Europa League victory against Ludogorets to improve a poor continental record and group standing.
Soccer (FIFA)
fromwww.bbc.com
2 months ago

Results, fans, fall-outs - factors that lead to managerial pressure

Premier League managers face intense pressure from poor results, financial stakes, and ownership expectations, often resulting in dismissals to avoid relegation or missed revenue.
Video games
fromwww.gamespot.com
2 months ago

Arc Raiders Now Features "Aggression-Based Matchmaking," Dev Confirms

Arc Raiders now uses aggression-based matchmaking that groups players by PvP or PvE tendencies in addition to skill and party size.
Soccer (FIFA)
fromwww.bbc.com
1 month ago

Toughest season I've had as manager 'by a mile' - Slot

Arne Slot says this season is the toughest of his career; Liverpool are underperforming, sit sixth, and must be near-perfect to secure Champions League football.
Video games
fromKotaku
2 months ago

Casual $40,000 Marvel Rivals Creator Tournament Sparks A Ton Of Online Drama - Kotaku

Content creator Kingsman265 was removed from the Deadpool Creator Cup after arguing insistently about team composition and leaving practice, prompting the host to disqualify him.
Video games
fromKotaku
1 month ago

Highguard's Better 5v5 Mode Is Sticking Around

Highguard permanently added a 5v5 raid mode alongside 3v3 following positive player response, offering larger, more chaotic matches but causing some performance issues.
fromKotaku
2 months ago

League Of Legends Fighter 2XKO Launches With Issues On PS5

After roughly 18 months of closed betas and "Alpha Lab" playtests, Riot Games has finally released its beginner-friendly, free-to-play (but microtransaction-heavy) fighting game in full. There's no critical consensus regarding yet. At launch there aren't even ut I sunk a couple of hours into it this morning and can confirm that it's still just as good as it was during the last closed beta. any reviews of the console version. B Little caveat there: I played on PC.
Video games
fromThe Verge
1 month ago

Riot is already cutting staff on its new fighting game

"As we expanded from PC to console, we saw consistent trends in how players were engaging with 2XKO," Cannon says in the post. "The game has resonated with a passionate core audience, but overall momentum hasn't reached the level needed to support a team of this size long term." The smaller team will "dig in and make key improvements to the game, including some of the things we've already heard you asking for."
Video games
Video games
fromKotaku
1 month ago

Overwatch Put Its Crown Back On While You Weren't Watching

Blizzard refocused Overwatch 2 with Perks, Stadium mode, and a seasonal linear story, transforming it from a stalled sequel into a sustainable live-service evolution.
Video games
fromKotaku
1 month ago

Overwatch Fans Put Jetpack Cat In Timeout

Jetpack Cat (Fika) is a disruptive, tethering support who creates viral plays but faces frequent competitive bans despite viable counters.
#splitgate
Video games
fromKotaku
1 month ago

Riot's New Fighting Game Is Already Imploding As It Lays Off 80 Developers Less Than a Month After Coming To Console - Kotaku

Riot Games laid off 80 employees from 2XKO after the game's momentum fell short despite initial console download success; development continues with a reduced team.
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