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Halo Infinite Campaign Co-op, Forge Modes Delayed to Post-Launch

Top GamesHalo Infinite is scheduled to launch Holiday 2021 for Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One and PC. / Photo courtesy of 343 Industries/MicrosoftHalo Infinite's campaign co-op and Forge modes won't be available at launch, 343 Industries head of creative Joseph Staten confirmed in a dev update video released Friday.The news comes after the conclusion of Halo Infinite's first tech preview, which gave players the opportunity to help the developers stress test and improve the game's core multiplayer mode. While there weren't any new gameplay clips shown in this month's update

Why You Weren’t Chosen for the Halo Infinite Technical Preview

Top GamesAs invites for Halo Infinite's multiplayer technical preview have begun to go out, a 343 Industries dev has shed some light on the selection process. / Photo courtesy of 343 IndustriesAs the limited invites for the latest Halo Infinite pre-release hands-on gameplay test have begun to go out, a 343 Industries dev has shed some light on the selection process.During the E3 2021 Xbox and Bethesda Games show, 343 Industries announced in a blog post that there will be limited pre-release technical previews for Halo Infinite this summer that

Are Splitgate’s servers down? Here’s how to check server status

While Splitgate is extremely popular in its current state, the game’s server issues have been one of the more prevalent and, at times, frustrating aspects of the FPS over the past couple of weeks.  In short, because the current servers aren’t built for a large number of players, they often get overloaded, sometimes to the point where developer 1047 Games has to take the game temporarily offline. That being said, as of July 28, the game is online—sort of. Right now, when players try to log in to Splitgate, they’ll

Former LPL pro Uzi is launching an esports team and recruiting players in Wild Rift

Retired LPL champion Jian “Uzi” Zi-Hao is launching an esports organization baed in Shanghai, China called Ultra Fantastic Gaming (UFG). Uzi and popular Chinese singer Fan Chengcheng are the co-founders of UFG. The mobile gaming division of this new org is recruiting for a team in League of Legends Mobile. In China, Riot’s mobile MOBA Wild Rift is called League Mobile. It’s expected to release later this year and will be published by Tencent. Related: How to watch the first Wild Rift esports tournament in China: League Mobile Super Burning

How to reduce lag and increase FPS in Pokémon Unite

Since Pokémon Unite is a free-to-play MOBA, players from all over the world can easily download the game and get right into the action.  If you pick it up close to launch, you might encounter some issues with spotty connections, small graphical glitches, and more that could potentially impact your performance.  If you want to reduce lag while playing Unite, first you should make sure that you are playing on a stable internet connection. You can do this by using any speed test or connection checker from your phone or

Ashes of Creation Shows Incredible Promise, Even in an Early State – Hands-on Preview

Ashes of Creation is one of the few in-development MMORPGs that has caught my eye and held onto my curiosity over a long development period. I’m an old-school MMORPG player. My first foray into the genre was Ultima Online and I would eventually transition to Final Fantasy XI as my primary game of choice for over a decade. I’ve drifted into the more modern and popular MMOs like Final Fantasy XIV, and while that game’s fantastic visuals, writing, and story will always pull me in for a little while, it

Kendrew posts video detailing his side of being benched by cowana

Competitive Rainbow Six Siege fans who were wondering why Murat “MrOfficer88” Motevalli replaced Luke Kendrew during cowana’s July 19 EUL match with Team Secret didn’t have to wait long for an explanation. Kendrew posted a YouTube video today containing his side of the story, which featured several allegations about his treatment during his time at cowana from his teammates, as well as an admission that he had been benched. A short thread, benched from cowana, I made a video defending myself and put it on paper aswell for anyone that

The 10 most comfortable gaming chairs of 2021 | Most ergonomic gaming chairs

As gaming has become more popular and immersive, players have begun having longer sessions in front of their computers. While this isn’t the healthiest thing to do, having the right gear can mitigate some negative effects of sitting for long periods of time. One major factor in reducing the negative effects of sitting for a long period of time is the gamer’s choice in seating. Sitting in front of a computer for many hours in one position can induce issues related to many of the different joints within the human

Frustrating Warzone Gulag Glitch Ruins Winner Respawns

Call of DutyThe only thing the Season 4 patch reloaded was a bunch of frustrating bugs—including this gulag glitch. / ActivisionThe only thing the Season 4 patch reloaded was a bunch of frustrating bugs—including this gulag glitch.When players downloaded the mid-season Reloaded patch, they were expecting new weapons, operators, modes, and changes to the map. Unfortunately, more than a few blips and bugs managed to hitchhike their way through, as well. Currently, the most frustrating of these is the "gulag glitch" wasting players' hard work to win their matches.Essentially, the

Rogue ADC Hans Sama explains how his tennis background helped him prepare for the pressures of competitive League

Playing competitive League of Legends at the highest level can be one of the most exciting and nerve-wracking experiences in a pro’s life since they’ll be under the spotlight of thousands of viewers while also facing off against the best players in the world. This is especially true in Europe due to the vast amount of talent that’s looking to make their name in the scene. But for Rogue’s star AD carry Hans Sama, he’s been prepared for these moments since he was a kid. The 21-year old talked with