Communication

The Central Problem

The black swan events of LUNA and FTX that have so far characterized crypto in 2022 left many in the space wondering how we got here. What began as a quiet revolution focused on decentralization and financial sovereignty has been corrupted by greed and the centralization of power and control. If crypto has any hope of a future it can only be found in reaffirming the central tenets of decentralization and financial sovereignty. While the media claim these problems are the fault of a lack of regulation it’s worth considering

Best Cards for Nightmare Difficulty in Back 4 Blood

Top GamesImage courtesy of Turtle Rock StudiosBack 4 Blood's Nightmare difficulty is no joke. Here are the best cards to use in order to stand a chance. Players who fancy themselves a challenge might be tempted to dive into Back 4 Blood's Nightmare mode. Test it out a few times and you'll quickly realize that this mode does not hold its punches. There are a number of tactics you can emply, though, to maximize your chance of survival. Memorizing layouts, good communication (if you're playing with friends), and careful attachment

ALGS coaching rules frustrate, confuse Apex pros

Several pro Apex Legends players expressed frustration and confusion with ALGS coaching rules on social media last night after the day’s Pro League matches broadcast some teams receiving live coaching. Complexity’s Bowen “Monsoon” Fuller started the discussion on Twitter, singling out Cloud9 coach Jamison “PVPX” Moore and posting a video clip of the team’s in-game communication to accompany his tweet. “Since when are coaches allowed to talk MID GAME and influence their teams decisions, rotates, and information?” Monsoon asked. “PVP is literally sitting there calling out edge teams and when

The 5 best third-party Joy-Cons of 2021

Nintendo Switch owners know all too well the perils of Joy-Con drift. The gradual wear down of the thumbsticks on Joy-Cons has plagued the console since its 2017 launch. Because of the phenomenon, many Switch players have turned to third-party controllers as replacements for the dual gamepads. Here are the six best third-party Joy-Cons of 2021.  What to expect with third-party Joy-Cons Third-party controllers can be hit or miss when going in blind. Some companies sell cheap knockoffs that could break within the first few uses or not at all.

Respawn Entertainment Dev Opens Up on Communication Issues with the Apex Legends Community

Apex Legends"They want to know what you're doing to fix it, and they want it fixed ASAP." / Photo courtesy of Respawn EntertainmentThe state of the Apex Legends scene is quite fractured at the moment.On one hand, you have esports organizations such as TSM and 100 Thieves committing themselves even more to the space, confident in the title's direction moving forward. On the other, you have players review bombing the Apex Legends listing on Steam and planning a Halloween Event boycott in outrage of EA and Respawn Entertainment's apparent lack

Sheepy talks UOL’s communication struggles leading up to Worlds 2021

A team so dominant in its region can sometimes have its struggles overlooked in favor of its successes. For Unicorns of Love’s founder and head coach Sheepy, improving communications and taking precautionary steps to be able to perform at the highest level is of utmost importance. Although the League of Legends team performed well in the past several years, communication issues played a role in preventing them from reaching a higher level when it came to the international stage.  From ensuring the team was always prepared to strengthening the team’s

Tyler1 says ‘we’re probably going to lose team chat privileges’ in League after Riot reveals plans to disable /all chat

Riot Games surprised League of Legends players yesterday with its latest announcement regarding the /all chat in-game. Starting with Patch 11.21, which will be released on Wednesday, Oct. 20, League players won’t be able to use the /all chat in matchmade queues. This move could be a major factor in battling toxicity in League, the developers think. But a few of the League’s popular content creators have spoken out on the topic, including Tyler1. The news spurred a lot of controversy among players, who disagreed with Riot’s decision. Some of

VALORANT producer says dev team is ‘very down’ to implement ‘safe version’ of a block list

A block list could be on VALORANT’s horizon, according to one Riot Games developer recently. But implementing the feature isn’t as simple as one may think. Earlier this week VALORANT producer Sara Dadafshar said in a post on Reddit that a “safe version” of a block list could be implemented into the game in the future. Players have long requested ways to play in a safer and less toxic environment, but the block list feature is a “trickier” one to add.  The block list “isn’t completely off the table,” according

FIFA 22 Red Picks: How to Get

FIFAPhoto by EA SportsWith the first FUT Champions League past us now, time to take a look how to claim your Red Picks.During the weekend, a bug in the game caused EA to shutdown player picks during the weekend as they were tradeable for a short amount of time. Players that did not initially receive Player Pick items in their FUT Champions rewards have been messaged in game and given the correct Items.Appreciate the patience with this one while we worked through it.— FIFA Direct Communication (@EAFIFADirect) October 12, 2021In