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Going beyond betting, DJ Esports focuses on community building and transparency

This article is sponsored by DJ Esports. DJ Esports is the world’s first all-crypto esports gaming platform and it’s entered the betting scene with its ongoing 10,000,000 USDT Worlds Prediction Series.  DJ Esports operates the first and only all-crypto esports betting platform. With its unique focus on crypto-in, crypto-out transactions, DJ Esports can offer cashback up to eight percent through its referral and VIP program, while also offering the lowest betting spreads at just four percent. Users who are interested in growing their crypto holdings while using the platform can

Dr Disrespect says YouTube is nowhere close to Twitch from a ‘functional standpoint’

With two of the biggest streaming stars, DrLupo and TimTheTatman, leaving Twitch over the past few days to sign an exclusive deal with YouTube Gaming, people have started to wonder which platform is better to stream on nowadays. Plenty of streamers wouldn’t be comfortable with answering this type of question since it could lead to them burning bridges with a platform, but Dr Disrespect isn’t one of them. The Two-Time was permanently banned from Twitch in June 2020 and started streaming on YouTube Gaming in August. But he’s not fully

Electronic Arts launches accessibility patent pledge, makes 5 technology patents available to all developers

Electronic Arts has officially made five of its registered gaming patents available for use by all developers and studios in hopes of meeting the “needs of diverse populations in gaming and beyond.” This new patent pledge the company is making is centered on giving developers access to previously restricted technology patents for free as a way to promote more game design, specifically for those with disabilities.  “Anyone can freely use these patents and implement our accessibility-centered IP in their own games to make them more inclusive,” EA said. “This pledge

Respawn Developer Promises More Seer Nerfs

Apex LegendsSeer in Apex Legends / Credit to EA/RespawnAssociate live balance designer at Respawn Entertainment John Larson has confirmed on Twitter that the recent Seer nerfs are just the beginning of what is planned for the legend and the "wallhack meta" at large. "This is a starting point. Regardless of what the data tells us, if internal and external feedback is any indication, I imagine one of these outputs will need follow-up work," Larson said on Twitter.SEER AND THE WALLHACK METAThe list looks long, but the goal here (and for

Apex developer addresses ‘wallhack meta’ and Seer nerfs

The goal of Seer’s nerfs in Apex Legends is to water down the Ambush Artist’s oppressive power. But they also put a dent in the so-called “wallhack meta,” according to Respawn Entertainment associate live balance designer John Larson. “Something Seer has made clear that many high-level players already know with BH’s success: real-time info through geo is extremely powerful in a shooter,” Larson said. Players spend hours honing their game sense to predict enemies’ movements, according to Larson, and having a reveal mechanic circumvent that knowledge can feel “cheap.” “Seer

SenpAI.GG wants to be your AI-powered video game coach

With most popular online video games, there’s a huge gap between being a good player and a great one. A casual player might be able to hold their own against other casual players, only for a random pro to wander by and chew through everyone like they’re somehow playing with a different set of rules. Could an AI-driven voice in your ear help close that gap, if only a bit? SenpAI.GG, a company out of Y Combinator’s latest batch, thinks so. Much of that aforementioned gap boils down to practice,

Age of Empires IV Showcases The Hundred Years War Campaign With New Trailer

Today Microsoft revealed a brand new trailer of its upcoming strategy game Age of Empires IV. The trailer showcases one of the campaigns that we’ll be able to enjoy in the game, the Hundred Years War, in which players will be able to reclaim France as Joan of Arc. You can find it below. [embedded content] If you’d like to see more, you can check out the previous reveal from E3 Age of Empires IV launches on October 28 exclusively on PC. Here’s how Microsoft officially describes it. “The king of

Best deals on RGB light kits

RGB lighting is everywhere, from PC cases to bedroom decor. These light kits are known for enhancing the PC gaming experience and homes in general.  Light kits typically have multiple features, including music sync and remote control, which help set the right vibe and create the perfect ambiance in any room. The energy-efficient LED lights also last for a long time, saving electricity and money in the long run. Deciding on the perfect kit out of the many available online can be a chore. To make it easier for you,