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The stress and exertion involved with competing on the main stage of esports

This article is sponsored by WePlay Holding. Different types of activity affect the human body in different ways—mentally, physically, or otherwise. Competing in esports is no different.  Whether it’s during the hours of practice and preparation ahead of a big match or tournament, working on changing habits to increase productivity, or actually playing on stage, there is almost always something changing within an individual player.  In most cases outside of an injury or a player speaking out, it can be hard to measure how mentally and physically taxing playing a

2021’s best G-Sync monitors for gaming

Gaming monitors have evolved drastically, and one major reason for that is variable refresh rate technology. Currently, there are two leading competing VRR technologies: AMD’s FreeSync and Nvidia’s G-Sync. VRR technology enables monitors to stay in sync with in-game render rates, increasing smoothness and responsiveness. As a VRR technology, G-Sync aims to eliminate screen tearing and other visual artifacts that often occur when the GPU’s frame output and the monitor’s refresh rate aren’t necessarily aligning with one another—an inconvenience many gamers know far too well. Here are 2021’s best G-Sync

The best budget 144Hz gaming monitors of 2021

Gaming monitors range from budget-orientated offerings with entry-level specs to the fastest options with high performance and equally high prices. While everyone wishes they could have the best monitor, financial constraints are real, and most users have to make some sort of compromise between the price they’re willing to pay and the performance they can afford. Users looking for a decent gaming monitor without spending top dollar might consider 144Hz options. These monitors are affordable but still have adequate refresh rates to keep up with the competition in most games.

slap: “This academy league is a really big step for the future of esports”

Young Ninjas, who finished second in the WePlay Academy League group stage, are set to kick off their finals run when they face fnatic Rising on Friday at 18:00 . We sat down with Fredrik "⁠slap⁠" Junbrant during the media day before the beginning of the WePlay Academy League to hear the Young Ninjas coach's thoughts on the advent of academy teams and leagues, as well as his vision for the best possible way to make them successful in bringing up youngsters and equipping them with the necessary tools to

Best deals on gaming laptops

Thanks to gaming laptops, people around the world spend hours gaming on the go. Gaming laptops exist to meet the needs of those who find themselves away from their PCs frequently. With a gaming laptop, PC gamers no longer need to worry about sacrificing high-end graphics, style, and convenience while away from their desks. Gaming laptops give you the freedom to play games wherever life takes you. Below are the current best deals on gaming laptops, their specs, and why we recommend them. Image by Razer via Amazon SpecificationsThe Razer Blade

Microsoft Reveals New Monitors Designed to Be Used With Xbox Series X/S

Credit: Microsoft Microsoft today revealed in a news post a series of monitors that are “Designed for Xbox.” As the company continues to tout the graphical hardware of the Xbox Series X/S, it’s probably wise to ensure users have a monitor that can handle it. These monitors are made by partner companies but are listed as “Designed for Xbox,” just to make sure potential consumers get the message. Xbox describes the new monitor’s capabilities: “Soon, players will see the new “Gaming Features for Xbox” badge appear on select monitors on

Best OLED monitors for gaming

When it comes to gaming, having a high-performance monitor can be the difference between getting the game-winning kill or ending up on the spectator screen. Choosing the best monitor to fit your gaming needs is one area where many users find themselves struggling. OLED monitors can be a great choice for players looking for high-end displays. These monitors offer excellent response time and color accuracy, making them great for playing some of the latest games on the market. Unfortunately, OLED gaming monitors haven’t really taken off yet, so the available