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Games as a Service (GaaS): Live Service Games
Games as a Service, or GaaS has become the dominant model for video games over the past few years. As the industry has shifted towards digital distribution and online multiplayer games, developers are finding new ways to make money. This has led to a paradigm shift in game development, where games are now designed with…
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30+ Gaming Terms to Level-Up your Play
A gamer's vocabulary is a unique blend of gaming terms and slang. This can be daunting if you’re unfamiliar with gaming lingo. Here are 32 of the most popular gaming terms and slang to understand what your gamer friends are talking about. AFK AFK means "away from keyboard." When you type it in chat while playing a game, it…
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How Gamification is Changing Our World
Humans are born to play. From children’s “make believe” games to sports broadcast to billions of people, games have always been a crucial part of human life. All games share an end goal, a set of rules that players must follow, and a challenging but rewarding path toward the goal. Games provide us with many benefits:…
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What is Esports?
What is esports? This is a question that many people are asking, and for good reason. Esports is growing in popularity every year and has become so big and influential that it is competing with traditional sports for viewers and revenue. So, what exactly is it, and how can you get involved? What is esports? Electronic…
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What Does Cross-Platform Gaming Really Mean?
Have you ever noticed playing against gamers on other devices when playing multiplayer games? Cross-platform gaming allows gamers to play multiplayer titles with others regardless of their device. For example, an Xbox gamer can play with someone on their PC. Massive online multiplayer games like Fortnite allow over 350…
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Here Are the Best Gaming Charities
Sports and charity organizations have a long-standing history of cooperation for a good cause. Competitive video gaming, also known as esports, is reaching popularity similar to mainstream sports; in 2019 the League of Legends World Championship generated more viewers than the NFL Super Bowl that year. Over the past two…
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What is a Gacha Game?
Over the past few years, gacha games have exploded in popularity in Asia and some of the more popular gacha games have slowly begun to make their way to the West. While the games themselves are gaining traction, the term gacha game hasn’t. So, what is a gacha game? A gacha game is a type of game where players can pay with…
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Elden Ring: Should I play it?
Elden Ring's hype is huge, with countless reviews, YouTube videos, and Twitter threads. Since its March release, most agree it's beautiful, absorbing, stunning, but intimidating. For many hardcore gamers, Elden Ring is a masterpiece. It's a game of the year contender with a 95% score on PC Metacritic. Some reviewers went…
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Are Video Games Good for You?
Can you defeat a boss in Elden Ring or win a race in Gran Turismo 7 from the get-go? People often have a negative view of gamers who spend too much time behind the screen. Such a view disregards the benefits you get from gaming. Let's get back to our Elden Ring dilemma. Suppose you manage to find a way to kill a boss in…
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What to Look for in a Gaming Mouse?
When it comes to gaming, the mouse is an essential piece of your setup. A good mouse is critical for a competitive edge and it's crucial to know what specifications to look for when choosing one for your gaming needs. You might be thinking about what makes a good gaming mouse and what gaming mouse you should get. This…
