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The Best Min Min Combos In Super Smash Bros. Ultimate

It’s been a long wait since it was revealed that an Arms character would be the next DLC character in Super Smash...
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Why Balance Is So Important In A Competitive Video Game

If you’ve heard someone rage at something in a video game, claiming that a character or technique is “OP” or “broken,” it’s...

What Is “APM” In Gaming?

If you watch real-time strategy or fighting games, the term “APM” will find its way to you. It’s a term that applies...

What Does It Mean To Be Frame-Perfect?

When you dive into the world of competitive gaming, you’ll be hearing a lot about frames; whether it’s frames-per-second or frame data,...

What Is “Hitstun” In Super Smash Bros.?

When you start to dive into competitive Super Smash Bros., the term “hitstun” will become more and more prevalent. If you’ve ever...

Did You Know: In 2016, SMB3 Speedrunner Mitchflowerpower Appeared On ‘The Late Show With...

July 2016 introduced a new segment on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert called the “Late Show 3-Legged Race” which had Twitch...

What Makes Something Worth Banning In Competitive Gaming?

If you’re familiar with any esports circles, you’ve definitely heard people call for certain characters or tactics to be nerfed, and sometimes...

How To Play Original Xbox Games Online (Updated 2023)

There’s no doubt that when Xbox Live launched in 2002, it was a historic moment for console gaming. Finally, players could compete...

The Booming Business Of Esports Law And Player Management

Esports is a new and exciting industry. It’s the wild west in terms of opportunity and potential. However, that...

The Road From Charity Streamer To Host Of One Of Canada’s Largest Super Smash...

In April 2019, one of the largest Super Smash Bros. Ultimate tournaments in Canada happened in Halifax, Nova Scotia. The fourth edition...

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5 Of The Worst Video Game Songs Ever

Video game music has produced some of the most banger songs to bless our ears. From Koji Kondo to Nobuo Uematsu and...

Who Are The Best Characters In Each Super Smash Bros. Game?

Super Smash Bros. pits all of our favorite Nintendo characters against each other in an all-out brawl. As one of the most...

Charles Martinet Steps Down As Voice Of Mario: A Look At His Various Roles

The Nintendo fan base was hit with shocking news on August 21st when Nintendo announced that Charles Martinet would be moving away...