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‘Blockchain gamers have the same potential as YouTube streamers, TikTok/Instagram influencers’
GuardianLink, has joined forces with gaming hub IndiGG, the Sub-DAO of Yield Guild Games (YGG), to build and promote the Web3 gaming ecosystem in South Asia. Guardian Link has famously been associated with supporting artists like Stan Lee and Amitabh Bacchan by managing their NFT sales.
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Why watch other people play video games?
On the weird world of Esports
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Asus announces world’s first 500Hz Nvidia G-Sync gaming display
Nvidia and Asus are announcing the world’s first 500Hz G-Sync display at Computex 2022 today. While we saw a prototype 500Hz gaming monitor earlier this year, Asus is promising a shipping 24-inch 500Hz TN panel that’s designed for esports titles running at 1080p. Asus has not yet announced pricing or a release date for its new ROG Swift 500Hz monitor, though.
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Japan Is Opening Its First Esports High School
A first-of-its-kind high school for esports will be opening in Tokyo's Shibuya district this April, Kotaku reported. The institution is called Esports Koutou Gakuin, which translates to Esport High School. The school is funded by the esports outfit of Japanese telecom company NTT and the Japanese soccer club Tokyo Verdy. The staff will be made up of industry professionals from both NTT and Tokyo Verdy and professional esports players.
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Deeper Than Pixels: A Reading List on Video Games
Five longreads on the culture and creativity that games have spawned.
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S.Korea's Krafton, maker of hit game 'PUBG', tumbles on debut
Shares in Krafton Inc (259960.KS), the Tencent Holdings-backed (0700.HK) South Korean company behind blockbuster video game "PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds" (PUBG), fell as much as 20% on their trading debut on Tuesday.
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World’s largest gaming service Twitch adds ‘transgender’ tag
Twitch, the largest gaming broadcasting site in the world, stated users may add a transgender label to their videos
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Valve Illegally Monopolizes the PC Gaming Market, Harming Gamers and Developers, Class Action Alleges
Valve Games suppresses innovation in the gaming market and is harming gamers with its anticompetitive practices, a class action lawsuit claims.
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AP study: Nearly 90% of esports scholarships going to men
Colleges and universities rushing to invest in the booming arena of varsity esports are overwhelmingly committing opportunities and scholarships to male players
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Quad Gods: The world-class gamers who play with their mouths
How disabled gamers formed a winning esports team called the Quad Gods.
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Is 1080p, 1440p, 4K, or 8K best for PC gaming?
When looking to build a new gaming PC or invest in a new monitor, you have to consider what resolution to go for. We take a look at some factors that may play in selecting which resolution is ideal for your setup.
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Twitch Bans the Words 'Simp' and 'Virgin' (Actual Simps And Virgins Still Welcome)
Twitch announced on Wednesday that the words “simp,” “incel,” and “virgin” will no longer be allowed on the platform as long as they are used by streamers and commenters as insults.
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With Nowhere to Go, Teens Flock to Among Us
YouTubers, influencers and streamers popularized the multiplayer game. Then their fans started playing too.
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Amazon Wants to ‘Win at Games.’ So Why Hasn’t It?
The company that brute-forced its way into so many industries may now have met its match.
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How esports is quietly spawning a whole new generation of problem gamblers
Most large sports events came to an abrupt halt during the pandemic, but one category was not only unaffected but enjoyed accelerated growth: esports. Esports is the competitive playing of video games such as League of Legends, Fortnite and Fifa Football. The audiences for the biggest titles are now enormous.
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The Best $800 PC Build for Gaming, Streaming and Productivity
Packed with 6 cores, 12 threads, 1660 Super graphics and a 1TB SSD
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Amazon rebrands Twitch Prime as Prime Gaming
The name change signals Amazon’s continued interest in gaming.
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Stream Aid Hit a High Note
To respond to the worldwide crisis, Twitch raised money – and created a supportive community – with almost no notice.
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ESPN becomes the official broadcast home for League of Legends’ Spring Split Playoffs
ESPN’s commitment to esports continues with a big League of Legends tournament.
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Pro drivers are competing with gamers after F1 and NASCAR canceled races
What else are Max Verstappen, Lando Norris, and other top drivers going to do?
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