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A history of gaming mice

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

Team Liquid’s Impossible Battle With Astralis

CSGOPhoto courtesy of mynewsdeskTeam Liquid against Astralis is one of the most one-sided rivalries between top teams in the history of competitive Counter-Strike, spanning CS 1.6 and CS:GO. Spanning almost six years, the two teams have faced off all across the phases of tournaments and around the world, with many roster moves along the way on both sides, but the theme has been consistent and that has been Astralis winning and in total Astralis dominating.Liquid does not stand alone as the Washington Generals to Astralis' Harlem Globetrotters, though. The likes

How to unlock the FARA 83 and LC10 in Call of Duty: Warzone and Black Ops Cold War

Season two of Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War introduced two of the game’s strongest weapons. The FARA 83 is a “fully-automatic assault rifle is a heavyweight among its peers, as it claims one of the fastest fire rates in its class and outstanding effective range for solid damage,” Activision said. “In the hands of a capable Operator, the FARA 83 can be a true force in crushing the opposition.” Not to be outdone, the LC10 is a “well-rounded full auto submachine gun” that “grants CQB Operators the ability

WoW Classic Season of Mastery Announced, Open Beta Coming Oct. 5

Top GamesWoW Classic Season of Mastery is set to launch soon, inviting players to begin fresh at level 1 for a complete reset of the title's content. / Photo courtesy of BlizzardWoW Classic Season of Mastery is coming, giving all players a chance to start fresh and a level playing field, with an Open Beta beginning on Oct. 5, Blizzard announced Thursday.With the launch of Season of Mystery, new WoW Classic realms will be available to invite new and current Classic players to begin fresh at level 1 for a

What are Forza Horizon 5’s PC Specs?

Top GamesImage provided by Playground Games.Forza Horizon 5 is nearly a month away, and developer Playground Games has officially unveiled the requirements for players on PC. Here are the specs for Forza Horizon 5 on PC.The specs required to play this racing game consists of three categories: Minimum Specs, Recommended Specs, and Ideal Specs. Minimum Specs allow for basic gameplay with good performance, and Recommended Specs are for those who want a good and smooth gaming experience. However, to experience the entirety of what Forza Horizon 5 has to offer

What is VRAM?

PC games rely on several different factors to run smoothly and provide the best possible gameplay. Chief among those systems is memory, or rather the ability to pull information within the system at any given time. If a game is suffering from framerate issues or stuttering, chances are, the PC in use needs more of a specific type of memory called VRAM.  VRAM is essential when it comes to graphical performance. It is also essential for general functions as well, such as switching through different opened applications. This article will

Overwatch Support Tier List October 2021

OverwatchHere's our take on the best and worst Support heroes in Overwatch this October. / Activision Blizzard EntertainmentOctober is upon us, meaning we've compiled a new monthly tier list for Overwatch.Fans have had quite a bit to contend with in September. From name changes to sequel news, Overwatch certainly doesn't feel the same as it did when this season began. Fortunately, we've been keeping up with the notes and rates of the roster.Here's our take on the best and worst Support heroes in Overwatch this October.The Italian countryside is calling.Dive

Dot Esports’ official Worlds 2021 power rankings 

After a year of blood, sweat, and tears, the 2021 World Championship is almost here. The 22 best League of Legends teams across the globe have worked themselves to the bone during the Summer Split, and their efforts have allowed them to rise above the rest of the competition in their respective regions to reach the biggest League event of the year. Everything they’ve built has culminated into this one tournament. This is where legends are made and legacies are forged. From formidable powerhouses to tantalizing underdogs, next month should

How to replace a graphics card

Regardless of how powerful your PC is, there’s no way it can play modern games without a dedicated graphics processing unit (GPU). The GPU is responsible for rendering the images onscreen and houses the powerful processing muscle needed to handle high frame rates and intense graphics required by modern titles.  Like all PC components, GPUs age or fail over time. There are many reasons why a GPU may malfunction. The cooling fans can get worn out or blocked by dust and grime. If they stop working, the GPU can overheat

How long does it take resources to respawn in New World?

After just a few hours exploring New World, you’ll quickly discover that one of the game’s greatest challenges isn’t killing enemies, collecting loot, or navigating the tough housing market implemented by a rival company. It’s getting to those rarer resources before anyone else. You’ll find no short supply of trees, stones, flint, bushes, or any other common resource. But resources like ore veins, hemp, herbs, and crops aren’t so common. And unfortunately, if someone gets to it first, there’s nothing you can do to stop them from gathering them. But