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The History of 'NBA 2K' Covers
As both a basketball fan and video game fan, it is only natural that both of my interests meet in some way. For several years, NBA 2K has been just that. NBA 2K allows me to combine my love for the game (basketball) with my love for the game (in video games). I have played 2K for years, and will probably continue to do so. Especially with this new cover.
By Davion Moore8 years ago in Gamers
Support Tips for 'League of Legends'. Top Story - June 2018.
I've been playing support for a long time now. Most people think that supporting is fairly easy, but it takes a lot of dedication for the role. After playing the role for a long time, I managed to find some tips on how others can be a better support. Those who are new to supporting or wanting to get better, here are some tips on how to support better.
By Briana Martin8 years ago in Gamers
Alien51 Gaming Is What Las Vegas eSports Is All About
When it comes to sports, no matter which it is, when you’re looking for a team to root for, you don’t go solely based off of its win/loss record. Sure, it’s always nice to back a winner, but if that team is missing the core values of what the world of sports should be about, the fun of rooting for them can die out quick. Just as important as talent is the team’s integrity and ability to respect one another and rival players, two qualities that seem to be dwindling throughout the world as a whole.
By Mark LoProto8 years ago in Gamers
Are You a Sports Gamer?
If you have played NBA 2K18, you noticed some awesome new features! The mechanics alone surprised me—I mean, your steps are no longer an animation. You can literally catch the ball and take one step and shoot. Used to be you would move your analog stick and your player would have an animation moved you a few steps.
By Nathan Harms8 years ago in Gamers
What Makes a Good Pro Team?
Back in November 2017, Blizzcon hosted the second Overwatch World cup finals. The eight countries who did well enough to play on the stage at Blizzcon were the USA, China, France, Canada, Australia, Sweden, the UK, and 2016's world champions, South Korea.
By Geozaki Lauro8 years ago in Gamers
'Rocket League': Improve Your Gameplay
So I started playing Rocket League about 11 months ago. Introduction When I first found out about the game, I saw my brother playing it. I did not think much of it until I watched the gameplay, which furthered my interest in it. I then purchased it myself on Steam and started my Rocket League career. I did not start playing competitively until I reached the 400 hour mark. After that I started to really try to improve my gameplay.
By Scootah Scootah8 years ago in Gamers
The Best Gamers in the World Right Now
Video games aren't just a fun way to kill time with your friends, and for many of the professional gamers in the world, it's a cutthroat way to make a living. Since the inception of video games, competition has been at its core, and the elite of the elite gamers out there have found a way to monetize it—in a big way!
By Bill Shaffir8 years ago in Gamers
EU LCS 2016 Causes Physical Tilting
We are smack dab in the middle of the League of Legends EU LCS Summer 2016. There have been a lot of ties in these "Best of 2" matches against a number of teams, with some great plays, some meh plays, and some downright dissatisfaction.
By Tara Foulkrod8 years ago in Gamers
'Overwatch' Pro Ends His Esports Career Thanks to Racist Outburst. Is This the New Normal?
If you've ever played the famed Blizzard online game #Overwatch, there's no doubt that you've encountered some major jerks. It's a multiplayer FPS that is still in its infancy compared to other esports titles, but like any game that's gaining in popularity, it has an issue with toxic players in competitive matches. In other words, those who delve into the world of competitive play may end up getting grouped with people who think it's acceptable to behave like vile brats.
By Dustin Murphy8 years ago in Gamers
ESports in the Olympics? Here's Why They Don't Belong There
Over the years the eSport circuits have begun to grow. In much of Asia, the eSports arena has become a serious sporting event for many games, and is one that continues to do so at an unprecedented speed. So much so that the Asian Olympic Council has announced their interest in making the eSports arena an official Olympic Game sporting event in 2022 for the Asian Games in China.
By Dustin Murphy8 years ago in Gamers
Is 'Overwatch' Overly Competitive?
I remember when the Overwatch Beta first released for consoles openly and I downloaded it. It was a blast, as a huge TF2 Fan (which many people say is Overwatch is a total rip-off of, which is a different topic for a different day), playing as all of the different characters, finding the little niche playstyles you needed to adapt to with the characters and how they work with and against other players, via ultimate combos and cancels/reversals. But as I've now played for over a year now and have recently taken a break (specifically this competitive season, which started around the same time as the Halloween Update 2017), I've come to appreciate taking a step away from the competitive side of Overwatch.
By Logan Booher8 years ago in Gamers
