[ Square Enix / Square Enix Gaming is filled with jargon that sounds like complete nonsense to anyone not totally plugged into the space. Terms like Metroidvania and rouguelike/roguelite are rough enough, but when we abbreviate terms, it can be impossible to figure out what they mean, even when said in context. DPS is a … Read more
[ Whether on specialist platforms like Twitch or on other popular social networks such as TikTok, video games are enthralling audiences. So much so that esports viewing has jumped by 75% since 2020, in terms of hours watched, according to one report. And behind this success lies the power of streaming. In 2023, streamed esports … Read more
[ Capcom It didn’t take long for last year’s excellent Street Fighter 6 to take the fighting game world by storm. Capcom’s critically praised fighting game didn’t just revitalize the Street Fighter series, but reignited interest in the fighting genre as a whole. Capcom then focused on growing the competitive side of Street Fighter 6 by … Read more
[ IF you know only one thing about competitive Pokémon, that thing is probably a single name: Wolfe Glick. He is the most decorated player in the game’s history as an eight-time Regional champion, a Player’s Cup champion, and an International champion. 1 Glick was proud of his team that took him to 13th place … Read more
[ WHILE some people think of Pokémon as just a kids’ game, there is serious money involved for those who become the very best. The European International Championships recently took place in London, with over $100k (£80k) in prize money up for grabs. 1 Joe Russell was the highest placing competitor from the UK beating … Read more
[ Fortnite continues to be one of the most popular games in the world, with a strong competitive scene, and like any competitive game, players want every possible advantage they can get. One of the best ways to improve your chances of winning is to tweak the game’s settings so it runs at higher frame … Read more
[ SAN FRANCISCO: Organisers of the Apex Legends Global Series eSports tournament have postponed an event after two competitors appeared to be hacked while playing separate games during the North American finals. The shooter game, developed by Respawn Entertainment and published by Electronic Arts, announced the shutdown Sunday night on social media after pro players … Read more
[ When Xviour “Xavvsz” Johnny arrived in Kuala Lumpur from Kota Kinabalu, Sabah, at the age of 18, eager to kickstart his esports career with a team in KL, he only had RM10 in his pocket. “I remember feeling confident. I consider myself orang susah (poor). So I came to KL in 2022 with the … Read more
[ What does it take to make it big in a professional esports tournament? According to Moonton Games head of the esports ecosystem, Ray Ng, having a champion mindset is key. “The team’s mentality should focus on being the best players in the world. Essentially, it would also help them figure out their positioning in … Read more
[ VALORANT’S next big esports tournament in Europe is just around the corner, kicking off the 2024 Valorant Champions Tour. The first global event for the season is the VCT Masters Madrid 2024, which begins in the Spanish capital on March 14, 2024. 2 Valorant Masters Madrid 2024 is just about to startCredit: Riot Games … Read more
