College esports have always been a weird thing for most people to grasp. It's not quite the pro scene, but it isn't amateur either. Some collegiate pros see it as a stepping stone to enter professional play, while others are firm in continuing their non-esports related career path after graduation.
Rebuilding a dynasty isn't an easy task. Even more, if the team that you are restructuring has dominated the past four splits of the European LCS. Despite all the doubts and the shaky start, the new G
When I occasionally attend game shows like E3 or Gamescom, I get to play game demonstrations along with reporters from other countries. Naturally, most games at game shows have yet to be published, so
The 2018 LCK Spring Split went into a one-week break starting from February 12th (KST) due to Lunar New Year. Each team still has another game to play in round 1, but since 8 of the 9 matches were pla
In its heyday, EverQuest was not a game for the weak-willed. Each death chipped away at experience gained and forced players to run back to their corpses naked to reclaim their gear... It is in this virtual hell-scape that my parents bonded.
If we were to compare the updates on Black Desert Online KR with those made on NA/EU, not many differences exist except from the new Offin Tett boss raid or Individual Battles. However, there are seve
The 2018 LCK Spring Split is heating up with the buzz surrounding transferred players. This is especially relevant to bbq OliversLee “IgNar” Dong-geun, Afreeca Freecs Kim “Kiin&rdquo
Even during breaks, the sound of the arena is cacophonous. Between commentary and game sounds, cheers and straight up blood-curdling screams, the Overwatch League is not for the faint of heart. It is beautiful, even in its overstimulation – the stadium is bathed in various team colors throughout the day and the art of the upcoming map periodically consumes the stage.
I'm going to focus on what I know for certain. Here are the three Overwatch League truths I've learned from interviewing pro players, team captains, player managers and everyone in between during stage 1.
It's not working. The hyped up team of this split were built around a group of veterans, that barely changed their lineup coming into the split. Fnatic is not performing. Players haven't really been a
All you need in this life is ignorance and confidence, and then success is sure- Mark Twain In the Spanish scene, where the hype surrounding the ex-Giants roster (sans Lucas "Cabochard " Simon-Meslet,
Dallas’ underperformance is the result of a myriad of factors, but there are three notable culprits...
It has been nearly 25 years since the release of the beautiful trash fire that was the original Super Mario Bros. movie. A live-action buddy comedy of sorts, it bore little resemblance to the NES or S
Week three of OWL is behind us and here comes another load of my rhetoric dedicated to its happenings. This week's twist is that it takes the form of predictions for what may or may not happen by the
The first two weeks of LCS brought a lot of excitement. Fnatic and G2 are struggling to find success, Roccat, Vitality, and Giants found their success early on. Even though the initial doubts of the a
“We may stumble, but we never crumble.” SKT T1 coach Kim “kkOma” Jeong-gyun said this after SKT T1 won the 2016 LCK Spring Split. As if all the players were trying to prove tha
High School Esports has shown a lot of promise recently. Many have displayed enough to play for colleges with esports programs. There are those that also have shown great leadership on their teams. Ev
Fusion will be a wild card of the League, capable of taking maps from the very best and giving maps to the very worst. Their individual skill is remarkable, but their teamplay must improve with each and every game if they intend to join the best in the playoffs.
“Let's go for a drive”First it was plastic music accessories. Then it was unnecessary motion controls. They both ended up being video game fads, gathering dust in the discount bin as playe
When I was growing up, esports were always niche, always small, and always required an explanation to those unvetted. Things have changed a lot since those days.
