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Parsec head of marketing Max Sebela on the post-pandemic esports landscape, making online gaming more accessible

Despite esports and gaming events slowly returning to in-person gatherings after more than a year away due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the expansion of online play and various alternatives to physical competitions aren’t just going to go away.  Even beyond competition, playing games with friends became dependent on those titles having online modes. And if the online infrastructure for a game isn’t good or, in the case of older titles, doesn’t exist, that would lead to connection issues, poor performance, or an inability to enjoy a game.  As the pandemic

Microsoft Flight Simulator Bombardier Dash 8 Showcased in New Video; Adelaide Gets Release Date & Popham Launched

Today third-party developers had quite a few interesting reveals about upcoming Microsoft Flight Simulator add-ons. First of all, Skyline Simulations provided a look at the cockpit 3D model for its upcoming Bombardier Dash 8 100, 200, and 300. You can take a look below. Next is Impulse Simulations that announced a release date and details for Adelaide Airport (YPAD) in Australia. It’s coming on July 16 for $29.95AUD and below you can read a features list and take a look at new screenshots. 15,000+ Hand Placed ObjectsFull PBR TexturingCustom AnimationsAnimated

Dragon Age 4 is “Making Gear Progress”, Developer Shares More New Artwork

Though EA Play Live is promising to be an eventful show, with Battlefield 2042 set to receive more details and a Dead Space remake heavily rumoured to get an announcement, BioWare fans aren’t going to have much to look forward to, with the developer recently having confirmed that neither Dragon Age 4 nor the next Mass Effect will be shown. That said, Dragon Age 4 fans have at least something to tide them over. Sort of. Christian Dailey, studio head at BioWare Austin, recently took to Twitter to apologize for the game’s confirmed absence at the show later this month, before adding

Team Envy acquires Marved on loan from FaZe Clan for VCT Stage 3

On the eve of the NA VCT Stage Three: Challengers One open qualifier, Team Envy made a last-minute roster move, acquiring Jimmy “Marved” Nguyen on loan from FaZe Clan. Marved will be inserted directly into the starting lineup, with Jake “kaboose” McDonald moving to a reserve spot. Envy are considered one of the top teams in North America, with several deep runs in NA Challengers events under their belt, including Masters One and the Challengers Finals. Just a month after Envy entered VALORANT in July 2020, the team swapped out

Magi joins beastcoast ahead of Smash Summit 11 campaign

Beastcoast is tripling down on Super Smash Bros. Melee, signing another top player—Sasha “Magi” Sullivan.  Magi is currently ranked as the 43rd best player in the world on the 2019 MPGR, the best Melee player in Louisiana, and has averaged mostly top 16 finishes throughout the last year of competition.  Beascoast will be her first official organizational sponsor after picking up Melee at a competitive level in 2015 and slowly evolving into one of the game’s best players when she began attending more events in 2018.  Some of Magi’s best

Redfall Development Began in August 2017 – Rumor

Arkane Studios has Deathloop coming up this year which will be available for PS5 and PC at launch (with a one-year exclusivity period on Sony’s console). However, at the Xbox and Bethesda Games Showcase, it revealed a brand new IP called Redfall. Rumored as Omen before the event, Redfall is a co-op shooter set on an island in Massachusetts with players battling against vampires. Though rumors of Redfall began months before the showcase, it seems to have been in development long before. Timur22 posted a screenshot for the work profile

Tourney Locator to host Low Tide City featuring Super Smash Bros., Guilty Gear Strive, and more in October

Tourney Locator is teaming up with Riptide, The Kalahari Resort, and Austin Smash to host Low Tide City, a play on its usual Low Tier City series of Super Smash Bros. and fighting game tournaments.  The event will be Texas’ first waterpark esports major, hosted entirely at the United States’ largest indoor waterpark, The Kalahari Resort from Oct. 1 to 3.  In collaboration with Riptide, we are proud to bring you Low Tide City, Texas' first waterpark esports major!Oct 1-3 2021, Round Rock TX we're bringing Smash to the Kalahari

Redfall Release Date: When is it?

Top GamesRedfall Release Date: When is it? / Photo Courtesy of BethesdaRedfall's release date will be occurring during summer 2022, letting players experience this open-world co-op game on the Xbox Series X/S and PC. Developed by Arkane Austin, fans will get sucked into this vampire shooter game with single-player and multiplayer versions.Although Redfall doesn't have a specific release date yet, players should still look forward to its open world, customizable gears, and special characters' skills. Introducing Redfall, an open-world first-person shooter coming Summer 2022! The town of Redfall, MA is