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Western teams crumble while LPL, LCK dominate third day of Worlds 2021 group stage

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Time Stamp: October 13, 2021 3:49 PM - Modified On: October 13, 2021 - Published By:
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The third day of the 2021 League of Legends World Championship group stage played host to eight more games between the best teams on the planet. And now that the first half of the group stage is officially in the books, it’s becoming clear which teams are poised to move onto the bracket stage of the event and which ones are on the precipice of heading home.  Teams from the field of 16 will take a collective day of rest tomorrow and no tournament games will be played in preparation

Korea pumps the brakes, RNG re-establish dominance, Cloud9 come within inches on second day of Worlds 2021 group stage

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Time Stamp: October 12, 2021 4:18 PM - Modified On: October 12, 2021 - Published By:
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Everyone was able to take a deep breath after the first day of the 2021 League of Legends World Championship group stage, but the second day of the tournament’s main event refused to take its foot off the gas. At multiple points throughout the day, the supposed “game of the tournament” was played, only for another game later in the schedule to usurp the previous one of its title.  Now, after 16 full games have been played during the group stage, some groups are already appearing to be complete washes

Balanced vs. unbalanced audio cables explained

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Time Stamp: October 12, 2021 3:35 PM - Modified On: October 12, 2021 - Published By:
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Audio can be tricky. Anyone involved in audio production can attest to how even the smallest details can impact audio quality. While microphones are a big part of the process for streamers and YouTubers, audio cables are just as essential in achieving the desired audio quality. When picking a suitable cable, it is essential to know if it is unbalanced or balanced. While both work similarly, each offers different results in audio quality and limitations. This article will explain what the differences are and when to use each cable. What

Is Disco Elysium on Xbox Game Pass?

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Time Stamp: October 12, 2021 6:48 AM - Modified On: October 12, 2021 - Published By:
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Top GamesImage courtesy of ZA/UMMany players are asking if ZA/UM's non-traditional RPG, Disco Elysium, is coming to Xbox Game Pass. Here's what you need to know. Disco Elysium is an unique RPG. Players take control of a character who wakes up in a hotel room, hungover, and with no memory of his own identity. Set in a futuristic open world, the game features no combat. Instead, players use skill checks and dialogue trees to progress through the game and piece together the missing parts of the character's memory. Originally released

Beyond Gaming mid laner Maoan suspended from Worlds 2021 following match-fixing scandal

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Time Stamp: October 8, 2021 7:01 PM - Modified On: October 8, 2021 - Published By:
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Beyond Gaming mid laner Maoan has been suspended from the 2021 League of Legends World Championship following a definitive investigation that concluded the player was at the center of a match-fixing scandal. According to a competitive ruling from Riot Games, “Maoan violated Rule 9.3 of the 2021 World Championship Ruleset, which prohibits association with gambling.” Earlier today, Maoan and Beyond Gaming defeated Galatasaray Esports of the TCL in a best-of-five match to advance to the final round of the World Championship’s play-in stage qualifiers. The 18-year-old player is in the

What platforms is Back 4 Blood on?

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Time Stamp: October 8, 2021 1:20 PM - Modified On: October 8, 2021 - Published By:
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Back 4 Blood is both a new game and part of an existing zombie legacy. It features an entirely new story and universe amid the running and gunning, but it was created by the makers of Left 4 Dead, one of gaming’s most legendary zombie franchises. L4D and zombie fans alike should definitely check out this co-op FPS slugfest. The nature of co-op means that you’ll want to know whether your friends have the right consoles and systems to play on so you can team up to slay the hordes.

Microsoft reveals how to install Windows 11 without TPM 2.0 despite not meeting minimum requirements

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Time Stamp: October 7, 2021 3:53 AM - Modified On: October 7, 2021 - Published By:
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Earlier this week, Windows 11 began rolling out to users in some regions of the globe. While some could manually install it themselves, there were issues caused by the new operating system’s minimum requirements. Systems that want to upgrade to Windows 11 would need TPM 2.0 support, a component that improves the overall security of a system running the new Windows OS. But many modern PCs still lack the TPM 2.0 upgrade. On Microsoft’s Windows 11 installation support page, the company has included instructions for those who lack TPM 2.0,

2 teams, 2 tournaments, 1 season: How Beyond Gaming’s Doggo globetrotted his way into Worlds 2021

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Time Stamp: October 6, 2021 10:53 PM - Modified On: October 6, 2021 - Published By:
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For Beyond Gaming AD carry Doggo, the 2021 League of Legends World Championship is the final stop on a year-long tour across the game’s professional scene.  After playing in two domestic circuits in the PCS and attending two international tournaments with the region’s two best teams, PSG Talon and Beyond Gaming, Doggo is in a prime position to jumpstart a career that, in relative comparison to much of the game’s talent pool, is already remarkable.  This season, Doggo made League history by playing in both the World Championship and the

Jankos, IWillDominate, and Sneaky make their Worlds 2021 predictions

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Time Stamp: October 5, 2021 6:27 PM - Modified On: October 5, 2021 - Published By:
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The 2021 League of Legends World Championship is underway and that also means it’s prediction time. You can already choose the team that you think will triumph at Worlds 2021 on Riot’s pick’em.  But fans aren’t the only ones making predictions. Former and current pro players do so as well. Most recently, three popular personalities from the League scene—Jankos, IWillDominate, and Sneaky—gave their predictions for this year’s best and worst teams and regions. [embedded content] The trio easily agreed that both LNG Esports and Hanwha Life Esports should be the

A history of gaming mice

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Time Stamp: October 4, 2021 5:42 PM - Modified On: October 4, 2021 - Published By:
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When first learning to drive a car, the wheel may not feel familiar, the pedals seem far away, and the stick shift is strange. Over time, these tools become an extension of the driver’s hands and feet. Controlling them becomes second nature. Computer mice are the same for gamers. A mouse is a tool meant to be an extension of the user for more control over the device itself. Its user needs to consciously remember which buttons do which functions, but using the mouse becomes second nature over time.  This