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Code S RO4 Preview: TY vs Stats

by OrlokDespite earlier hopes that pros returning from retirement might shake things up in the Code S title picture, this season has come down to a three way battle between three very familiar faces in Legacy of the Void. The grizzled, non-military veterans still reign supreme—Rogue has planted his flag in the finals first, while TY and Stats will face off for the right to face him in the championship match.It’s in the nature of fans to always want and expect more from players. We expect players to stay on

Code S RO8 Preview: TY vs PartinG, Trap vs Stats

by WaxStart time: Saturday, Aug 01 4:00am GMT (GMT+00:00)This season of Code S has been all about upsets, and the first quarterfinal match delivered the most surprising one of all as DongRaeGu defeated INnoVation in an emphatic 3-0 sweep. Will defending champion TY be the next player to be swept away in this strange cosmic current? Or will he restore some semblance of normalcy to the GSL as it heads into the semifinals?Quarterfinals Match #3: TY vs PartinGIf revenge is a dish best served cold, DongRaeGu dined on the most

Onward On Oculus Quest Review: Lock And Load Without Wires

Multiplayer shooter Onward released this week for Oculus Quest. If you’re curious what we think so far, here is our Onward Oculus Quest review! Technically, this is an Early Access release, as you’ll be informed when you first boot the game up. However, Facebook doesn’t officially allow Early Access content on Quest and the game’s store page doesn’t designate it as an early version; this means you don’t find out it’s Early Access until after buying it. With that in mind, we’re treating this like a full launch. [This was

Frostpoint Is A New Multiplayer AAA VR Shooter From inXile, Creators Of Wasteland And Mage’s Tale

The renowned developers of classic game franchises like Wasteland and The Bard’s Tale, as well as VR dungeon crawler The Mage’s Tale, are unveiling their next VR-exclusive project: Frostpoint. This is a change of pace for inXile Entertainment, being a first-person multiplayer shooter instead of an RPG, but it’s shaping up to be something worth keeping an eye on. [embedded content] Frostpoint (not to be confused with PSVR-exclusive VR shooter, Farpoint) is an upcoming multiplayer VR shooter from inXile that aims to deliver an innovative PvPvE experience. This means that

In Death: Unchained Getting New Game Mode, ‘Hall Of Fame’ Event And More

In Death: Unchained may have just released last week, but developer Superbright has wasted no time in providing updates for the game and detailing plans for new content. Developer Superbright is already supplementing the game with quick updates and plans for future content. The team has already pushed a 1.0.2 update that arrived in time for the launch last week, which made some significant changes to the graphics and also added smooth locomotion. The screenshot below, provided by Superbright, shows the upgraded crossbow model and visuals. This was one asset

Combining VR With Esports To Train The Next Big Soccer Star

VR leads the way for a new generation immersive training technology.No doubt about it, eSports is one of the fastest-growing industries in the world. Competitive gaming is now considered a full-fledged sport, meanwhile professional, amateur, and school athletes have already begun incorporating VR and other virtual simulators as part of their training.Cue the American Youth Soccer Cooperative for Esports (AYCE), an organization focused on combining cutting-edge VR technology with esports experts to train athletes in a digital environment. [embedded content]The first big move for AYCE is having Indiana Soccer partner

The Counter-Strike Galacticos: tips and tricks for interested oligarchs

Your name is Roman, or Dietrich, or Steve, and you’re a phenomenally wealthy man with a portfolio that includes sports teams, private yachts and maybe a submarine. You’re also bored, as often happens to people with infinite resources, and after a quiet afternoon of solitude and reflection at your top secret volcano retreat/New York penthouse, and a bit of time spent on a new app you just found called Steam, you’ve decided what your next hobby is going to be.Counter-Strike is the game that has attracted your attention, and you

[HotS] Heroes of the Summer: Competition Update

Heroes of the SummerWritten by: KoznarovSince Method Mayhem and CCL ended in June, we had a few weeks without Heroes esports. But fear not, there's a lot of action ahead! Here we bring you a sneak peek of what's coming next.North AmericaPSISTORM Cup OnlineJuly 11-18Stream | LiquipediaSeptember 2018. PSISTORM Gaming, the team that moved from Southeast Asia to North America, finishes second in the Open Division. Do you remember them? Now PSISTORM is back in Heroes of the Storm as a tournament organizer. Some of the former Division S teams

The Importance of Conversing with Community for Esports Developers

by Petar Vukobrat in General | Jul, 11th 2020 Esports game developers have a fairly unique role in the industry, especially when it comes to community engagement and development. A standard game studio develops a product from start to finish, after which they release their game into the wild and breathe a sigh of relief. Their complicated and challenging journey has a beginning, middle, and an end, and how long these time frames last depends solely on the title they’re working on, with little to no interaction or feedback with