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    [MH:W] What you should avoid doing when party farming in Monster Hunter: World

    Monster Hunter: World is basically designed so that you can enjoy all of its contents solo, but I won't be playing this game all by myself, and neither will you. After all, the majority of the fun of

    · Feb 26, 2018
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    Publishers now view games as ‘platforms,’ and that’s a problem

    Video games are evolving, but if AAA publishers have their say, the game you buy on launch day could turn into something you no longer want a few months down the road.Prior to the popularization of th

    · Feb 22, 2018
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    Fiesta Bowl Overwatch proves, once again, that collegiate esports matter.

    College esports have always been a weird thing for most people to grasp. It's not quite the pro scene, but it isn't amateur either.  Some collegiate pros see it as a stepping stone to enter professional play, while others are firm in continuing their non-esports related career path after graduation.

    · Feb 19, 2018
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    Rebuilding the Kingdom - G2 Esports

    Rebuilding a dynasty isn't an easy task. Even more, if the team that you are restructuring has dominated the past four splits of the European LCS. Despite all the doubts and the shaky start, the new G

    · Feb 18, 2018
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    Why are Koreans Good at Games? - The Story Behind History and Culture

    When I occasionally attend game shows like E3 or Gamescom, I get to play game demonstrations along with reporters from other countries. Naturally, most games at game shows have yet to be published, so

    · Feb 17, 2018
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    The Stopwatch Effect: 2018 LCK Spring Split Round 1 Statistics

    The 2018 LCK Spring Split went into a one-week break starting from February 12th (KST) due to Lunar New Year. Each team still has another game to play in round 1, but since 8 of the 9 matches were pla

    · Feb 15, 2018
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    Why I'm gaming for Valentine's Day this year.

    In its heyday, EverQuest was not a game for the weak-willed. Each death chipped away at experience gained and forced players to run back to their corpses naked to reclaim their gear... It is in this virtual hell-scape that my parents bonded.

    · Feb 14, 2018
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    BDO NA/EU Class Update Predictions: Rabam & Absolute Skills

    If we were to compare the updates on Black Desert Online KR with those made on NA/EU, not many differences exist except from the new Offin Tett boss raid or Individual Battles. However, there are seve

    · Feb 13, 2018
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    KZ Peanut: Road to Becoming the Perfect Jungler

    The 2018 LCK Spring Split is heating up with the buzz surrounding transferred players. This is especially relevant to bbq OliversLee “IgNar” Dong-geun, Afreeca Freecs Kim “Kiin&rdquo

    · Feb 12, 2018
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    To Stage One, With Love

    Even during breaks, the sound of the arena is cacophonous. Between commentary and game sounds, cheers and straight up blood-curdling screams, the Overwatch League is not for the faint of heart. It is beautiful, even in its overstimulation – the stadium is bathed in various team colors throughout the day and the art of the upcoming map periodically consumes the stage.

    · Feb 12, 2018
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    I attended the Overwatch League every week -- here is what I learned.

    I'm going to focus on what I know for certain. Here are the three Overwatch League truths I've learned from interviewing pro players, team captains, player managers and everyone in between during stage 1.

    · Feb 10, 2018
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    Why is Fnatic struggling?

    It's not working. The hyped up team of this split were built around a group of veterans, that barely changed their lineup coming into the split. Fnatic is not performing. Players haven't really been a

    · Feb 9, 2018
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    Like Gilius, Through Jiizuke: Anatomy of Team Vitality

    All you need in this life is ignorance and confidence, and then success is sure- Mark Twain In the Spanish scene, where the hype surrounding the ex-Giants roster (sans Lucas "Cabochard " Simon-Meslet,

    · Feb 8, 2018
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    Dallas’ Growing Pains -- Down But Not Out

    Dallas’ underperformance is the result of a myriad of factors, but there are three notable culprits...

    · Feb 8, 2018