Nick is a Super Smash Bros. Melee and Warcraft 3 veteran who most enjoys writing about the intersection of esports and mainstream culture. Nick believes esports thrives whenever it changes or evolves, an idea that defines his corporate strategy work at Inven Global.
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8 fundamental tips for winning in Hearthstone Mercenaries
Just like in competitive Pokémon, winning Mercenaries PvP is largely influenced by two things: a player understanding of ability speeds and whether or not their lineup has sufficient synergy to out-value the opponent each turn.
Nick D'Orazio 4 days ago -
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Michelangelo banned from $10k Super Smash Con tournament due to infinite combo
Michelangelo is best known for loving pizza in TMNT, but an oppressively powerful infinite combo is his biggest claim to infamy in the 9 days since the game's release.
Nick D'Orazio 6 days ago -
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Riot hypes Netflix release of Arcane with "real-life narrative" experience opening Nov. 21
"Imagine being able to step into your favourite film. To not only walk through the world but to completely escape reality. To interact with the characters, uncover hidden secrets, and become part of t
Nick D'Orazio 1 week ago -
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Incredible toy photography brings new Thresh and Zed figures to life
Like scenes from a movie, the duel depicted between Thresh and Zed is filled with details and ambient lighting. The figures range from 4-6 inches and feature 12+ different points of articulation that make the dynamic battle scene above possible.
Nick D'Orazio 1 week ago -
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Lil Nas X & 100 Thieves celebrate Worlds 2021 as mainstream esports marketing becomes the norm
The collaboration may lead to more tangible outcomes in the future, but for now, it being the "objectively" coolest thing in esports lately is the primary point.
Nick D'Orazio 1 week ago
