Decision Making

Paribus. The Benefits of Collaboration.

After discovering we were victims of an exploit, we’ve decided to share our plans to open-source our code and make it accessible to external developers. Our aims in so doing are simple; through leveraging a wider pool of minds, we will be better positioned to avoid potential faults and bugs that may arise in the future. Open-sourcing code has become increasingly popular in recent years, with many companies and organizations embracing these principles as a way to enhance innovation, reduce costs, and improve transparency. It involves allowing the public to

Sombras Simultaneously Camp One Another’s Translocators

OverwatchPhoto courtesy of Blizzard EntertainmentSometimes great minds think alike and this Reddit clip from user u/ProperMonk captured one of these times. In the clip, u/ProperMonk follows the two opposing Sombras as they both watch the other's translocator hoping to get a surprise attack after their opponent teleports. After a little waiting game, viewers can see why taking action pays off.After the attacking Sombra, Darthos, decides they are tired of waiting and destroys the translocator of the defending Sombra, Softy chaos ensues. While waiting in the attackers' backline, Softy uncloaks and

Inspecting the Aspects of Competitive TFT: Is Winning Completely Equal?

Top GamesPhoto Courtesy of Riot GamesRobin "Robinsongz" Sung put on one of the most dominating performances in competitive Teamfight Tactics history last weekend. Throughout various stages of TFT competition, we have seen players such as Juanzi, 8LJaywalking, and Double61 string together multiple first or second-place finishes to win big competitions. But Team Liquid's Robinsongz set a new standard on the final day of the NA Regional Qualifiers by accumulating 54 out of a maximum of 60 points through winning five out of six games.Competitive players in TFT have a couple

Apex Legends Pro Campaigns for Ranked Changes

Apex LegendsPVPX says Apex's current ranked system is "outdated." / Photo courtesy of Respawn Entertainment/EAApex Legends professional player Jamison "PVPX" Moore has begun a campaign calling on Respawn Entertainment to change the game's ranked mode using the #ChangeApexRanked hashtag.In PVPX's view, Apex Legends' ranking system puts too much emphasis on aggression. Kill Points (KP), which are awarded for kills and assists, are the dominant factor in earning Ranked Points (RP), which in turn allow players to reach new ranks. PVPX says this encourages players to make aggressive plays that aren't

TSM take down Immortals in LCS lower bracket, will face Cloud9 for Worlds berth

Immortals put up a spirited fight but were ultimately beaten 3-1 by first-seeded TSM in the lower bracket of the 2021 LCS Championship. LCS desk analyst Hai favored TSM in this series because they had superior talent at every individual position. And while that was the case before and during the series, TSM won this series because they played better as a unit and stuck to their identity in the face of any adversity Immortals threw their way. This was especially true in a game three in which Immorals blew

Is Twelve Minutes Coming to Xbox Game Pass?

Top GamesPhoto courtesy of Luis Antonio/Annapurna InteractiveIs Twelve Minutes Coming to Xbox Game Pass?Twelve Minutes is the latest conceptual game published by Annapurna Interactive. Developed by Luis Antonio, a former Ubisoft and Rockstar Games artist, the interactive thriller seeks to explore the consequences of decision making through a looping cycle of 12 minutes. The game has generated a fair amount of buzz due to its Hollywood cast. It features the voice talents of James McAvoy (X-Men, Split), Daisy Ridley (Star Wars), and Willem Dafoe (Wild at Heart, The Lighthouse) as

Breaking down all 8 CDL teams heading into CoD Champs 2021

After five stages of action in the 2021 Call of Duty League regular season, the postseason is finally here with the CDL heading to Los Angeles this week to crown a season champ. After most of the year went according to plan for the Atlanta FaZe, who dominated the first four stages and won three major championships, Stage Five was the most intriguing part of the season to date.  Atlanta were knocked out of the tournament with a top-eight placing after being upset by the last-place Seattle Surge, leaving the

League of Legends Akshan Abilities: Full Breakdown

League of LegendsAs one of League of Legends' most anticipated characters since the Sentinels of Light event started, Akshan will be a pick that players can learn to abuse upon the day one release, here's a full breakdown of his kit.The Rogue Sentinel swings into action and onto the PBE! ?Akshan & Cyberpop Akshan preview! pic.twitter.com/9LQoCcAPSw— League of Legends (@LeagueOfLegends) July 7, 2021One thing to note about this champion is that Akshan is very slippery. And being able to utilize all of his abilities and to secure kills require some

Legends of Runeterra Nightfall Aggro Deck Guide

League of LegendsPhoto courtesy of Riot GamesIn Legends of Runeterra, Nightfall Aggro is an archetype that is quick, powerful, and fun to play. It's often overlooked when players talk about the top-tier decks to play, but it's consistently seen success in the hands of skilled players. If you love fast-paced games, lots of decision making, and filling the board with spooky creatures, here's a guide for how to play Nightfall Aggro.Play the Sentinels of Light event in Legends of Runeterra on July 14! https://t.co/1TMEhJ4JEl— Legends of Runeterra (@PlayRuneterra) July 7,

Valve searching for alternate locations for The International 10 following Swedish ruling on esports events

The International 10 might be making a last-minute move to a venue outside of Stockholm, Sweden’s Avicii Arena following a vote by the Swedish government and the Swedish Sports Federation not to accept esports into the sports federation. That decision, along with a subsequent denial of recognition by Sweden’s Minister of the Interior to reclassify TI as an elite sporting event, has made Valve start looking for “possible alternatives elsewhere in Europe” to host the event in August.  Since TI10 was initially postponed last April before being pushed to August