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Fnatic’s CGO cArn explains team’s decision to go international with CS:GO roster, plans for future in new video

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Time Stamp: July 28, 2021 10:52 AM - Modified On: July 28, 2021 - Published By:
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It’s been a busy month for Fnatic’s CS:GO team, with management making multiple changes to its roster since the start of July. And in a new video, the team’s chief gaming officer, Patrik “cArn” Sättermon, explained some of the organization’s decisions, including the move to an international roster for the rest of 2021. “Speaking of the challenges we have now, and the world we’re looking at now, [there are] probably lesser borders, better internet connections, [and] centralization of teams,” cArn said. “That is one of which we think the future

SteelSeries adds Los Angeles Chargers running back Austin Ekeler as brand’s first NFL ambassador

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Time Stamp: July 27, 2021 7:47 AM - Modified On: July 27, 2021 - Published By:
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Gaming peripheral company SteelSeries is expanding into the world of football, signing Los Angeles Chargers running back Austin Ekeler as its first NFL ambassador.  Ekeler is an active streamer on Twitch and a vocal advocate for athletes to branch out into other areas using their influence to make connections and engage their audiences. He does this through his organization, Gridiron Gaming Group, which functions as a full-service esports, streaming, and gaming org with a focus on building up their creators and two-way engagement with the community. “The reason I started

How to reduce lag and increase FPS in Pokémon Unite

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Time Stamp: July 21, 2021 6:46 AM - Modified On: July 21, 2021 - Published By:
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Since Pokémon Unite is a free-to-play MOBA, players from all over the world can easily download the game and get right into the action.  If you pick it up close to launch, you might encounter some issues with spotty connections, small graphical glitches, and more that could potentially impact your performance.  If you want to reduce lag while playing Unite, first you should make sure that you are playing on a stable internet connection. You can do this by using any speed test or connection checker from your phone or

Ubisoft awarded default judgement in lawsuit against Rainbow Six Siege DDoS marketplace operators

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Time Stamp: July 20, 2021 4:13 PM - Modified On: July 20, 2021 - Published By:
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One of the world’s largest game publishers won a crucial lawsuit earlier this month aimed at a loosely defined ring of hackers who sold programs that negatively impacted players of its game.  A California federal court ruled in favor of Rainbow Six Siege developer Ubisoft on July 9 in a case it brought against three men who allegedly ran an enterprise that sold both denial-of-service (DoS) and distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) software to players online. The U.S. Central District Court of California judge decided on the case as a default judgement

The best gaming VPNs of 2021

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Time Stamp: July 19, 2021 12:10 PM - Modified On: July 19, 2021 - Published By:
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A VPN is an incredibly useful tool that can increase a user’s network privacy and enable a variety of content that might not be accessible in their location. Made popular due to their ability to access region-blocked TV and film, VPNs have become increasingly more common over the past few years. TV and film aren’t the only entertainment that can benefit from using a VPN, though. Enabling this tool can open up a range of previously unplayable content for gaming. A VPN will allow access to games that are only

Best eGPU enclosures

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Time Stamp: July 12, 2021 1:44 PM - Modified On: July 12, 2021 - Published By:
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Upgrading individual PC components is an easy and cost-effective way to increase the longevity of your laptop or PC. External graphics processing unit (eGPU) enclosures house an external graphics card that connects a weaker or obsolete laptop to get the graphics performance of a more powerful machine. Using an eGPU makes it possible to enjoy the latest games on laptops that are not geared toward gaming or power-hungry tasks. But not all enclosures are the same when it comes to available IO ports and power consumption.  All you need to

The best RGB computer cases of 2021

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Time Stamp: July 9, 2021 1:13 PM - Modified On: July 9, 2021 - Published By:
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RGB lighting is a divisive issue among gamers, with some loving it and others finding it too gimmicky. There’s no right or wrong answer, and it comes down to the user’s preferences and how the lighting is applied. Some users prefer bright, head-turning RGB lighting, while others prefer a more discrete ambient lighting effect.  Most case manufacturers add RGB lighting to their cases, and it’s up to the users to decide whether to use it or not. Many cases featuring built-in RGB lighting strips or RGB fans come with headers

How to fix Error 42 in Rocket League

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Time Stamp: July 7, 2021 9:24 PM - Modified On: July 7, 2021 - Published By:
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Rocket League is one of the most popular free-to-play titles, whether that be because of the competitive appeal or casual players playing with friends. But that also means that when errors occur with the game, it can affect a large portion of the player base.  Like with most online games, many of the error codes that players could encounter when playing Rocket League involve server or internet connections not working properly.  Recently, players have seen a spike in encounters with Error 42, one of the most common game server-related errors.

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

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Time Stamp: July 7, 2021 2:40 PM - Modified On: July 7, 2021 - Published By:
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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