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How to Watch the Sept. 23 Nintendo Direct

Top GamesAdvance Wars 1 + 2: Re-Boot Camp could appear during Thursday's Direct. / Photo courtesy of NintendoThe next Nintendo Direct is coming Thursday, Sept. 23, the company announced Wednesday. As with most Nintendo Direct broadcasts, Nintendo has shared a brief description of what the broadcast will focus on. Unlike most Direct broadcasts, the Federal Communications Commission appears to have leaked some of what's coming. Here's what you need to know about the next Nintendo Direct broadcast.Tune in 9/23 at 3 p.m. PT for a #NintendoDirect livestream featuring roughly 40

Amasa Acquires $1.5M via Round Led by Animoca Brands to Build Micro Investment Streaming App

Amasa has finalized a $1.5 million round, according to an update shared with CI. As mentioned in a release, this early capital injection from key supporters should help Amasa with introducing “investment streaming” to the world, empowering consumers to leverage the wealth-building potential of micro income streams and decentralized finance (DeFi). The proceeds will be directed towards expanding the team of core contributors and “progress comprehensively” through Amasa’s roadmap to create the initiative’s platform and ecosystem. As noted in the announcement, the $1.5 million investment round has been led by

Rocket League Championship Series Expands to Asia, North Africa

Top GamesThe Rocket League Championship Series is back. / Photo courtesy of PsyonixPsyonix announced Wednesday the Rocket League Championship Series 2021-2022 season will include the game's largest prize pool ever, new regions, and an updated format when it kicks off Oct. 15.The Asia-Pacific North, Asia-Pacific South and Middle East & North Africa regions will compete in the RLCS for the first time in the esport's history, offering dozens of new countries the opportunity to play for the $6 million prize pool. And, although Sub-Saharan Africa won't be a full participant

Polish soccer team Wisła Kraków expands its esports operations, signs Dota 2 team

Another big sports organization is expanding its esports operations into Dota 2, with Polish soccer club Wisła Kraków signing a new roster that will begin competing in upcoming events.  This has been a move in the works for some time now, but the organization wanted to make sure it had the right group of players working together ahead of actually signing them.  In total, Wisła Kraków’s Wisła All iN! Games Krakow Dota lineup includes five players, several of which have teamed up multiple times to compete in recent events and

WePlay Esports expands into Rocket League with new $100,000 invitational event

WePlay Holding is expanding its tournament offerings to yet another game, adding Rocket League to its schedule with the WePlay Esports Invitational.  The event, which will run from Sept. 16 to 19, will feature 16 of the top teams in the world, including The General NRG, G2 Esports, and Spacestation Gaming competing for a prize pool of $100,000.  “We’ve organized many memorable major events so far at WePlay Esports, and we finally have a chance to do another in Rocket League,” lead esports manager at WePlay Esports Anton Tokarev said.

Call of Duty: Vanguard Buy Station and Upgrading Weapons: Champion Hill Guide

Call of Duty"Your team has a whole bunch of lives. Lose all your lives, and you’re eliminated. Last team standing wins." / Photo courtesy of ActivisionThis Call of Duty: Vanguard Champion Hill guide is here for those looking to dive into their first look at the next installment of the first-person shooter franchise.The Call of Duty: Vanguard Alpha has just launched and will last throughout most of the weekend, exclusively to those on PlayStation. Unfortunately, according to leaks, it appears Xbox and PC players will have to wait until the

Who are Apex Legends’ LGBTQ characters?

Over the last several years, developers across the gaming world have been diversifying their casts of characters to more accurately reflect their player bases. Each of these characters have distinct personalities, traits, and interests to capture imaginations, support engaging gameplay, and reflect different communities. Apex Legends is one of these games. One of its strongest points is its characters, all of whom are interesting, diverse, and unique. “Our studio is comprised of a diverse group of people, the playerbase of battle royale is comprised of a diverse group,” Respawn Entertainment

Best USB to HDMI adapters

Whether it’s connecting a laptop to an external display, adding an additional monitor to a workspace, or just watching a video from a computer on a big screen TV, USB to HDMI adapters ensure that users always have the connection type they need.  The most important things to consider when choosing a USB to HDMI adapter are compatibility, resolution, and price. The best models work with both Windows and macOS, carry UHD video from a computer to a monitor, and are affordable. And few products have all three.  Best overall

Preach Leaves WoW Following Slow Decline of Game and Recent Lawsuit

Top GamesPreach from one of his videos during the Legion expansion / Preach Gaming on YouTubePreach is leaving World of Warcraft, and his YouTube channel Preach Gaming will no longer be covering current World of Warcraft content.[embedded content]In the above video, Preach highlights many of the reasons his channel will no longer be tackling current World of Warcraft content, a cornerstone and the majority of his content on Preach Gaming,"First reason, obviously, is the recent allegations. That was really the straw that broke the camel's back... to find out after

PlayStation Plus Games for August 2021 Announced: Hunter’s Arena: Legends

Today Sony Interactive Entertainment announced the games that will be granted to PlayStation Plus subscribers in August 2021 at no additional cost. We’re getting Hunter’s Arena: Legends for both PS5 and PS4, and PS4 players can also enjoy Plants vs. Zombies: Battle for Neighborville and Tennis World Tour 2. All games will be available from August 3 to September 6. If you’re unfamiliar with any of them, here’s an official description for each. Hunter’s Arena: Legends | PS4, PS5As announced during State of Play earlier this month, Hunter’s Arena is