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Riot Games have set a new standard for seasonal in-game events with the spectacular cross-game, anime-themed offering named Spirit Blossom. The event will entice gamers into the world of Runeterra by offering thematically stunning visuals, a shared storyline to tie the lore of their games based in Runeterra together, themed missions, cosmetic skins and exclusive rewards. Cosmetics are popular with gamers for a variety of reasons. The first is simply fashion. Skins help players stand out in a crowd. With…

Ever since the late 1950’s, the world has been fascinated with video games. From the humble beginnings of simple games like Pong, all the way to cinematic story-telling experiences like Naughty Dog’s The Last of Us Part II, the beloved video game medium has developed into a force to be reckoned with. Side by side, the casino slot industry grew in tandem, craftily adapting itself to the times and managing to remain relevant amongst players. In trying to broaden their…

When the world went into lockdown, people did not know how far the repercussions would reach. No one could foresee how many areas of life would be affected. That all changed when everyone was forced to stay at home. It was during this time that people realized what they had been taking for granted. The sporting industry was one of the most hard-hit industries and sports fans around the world watched in anguish as tournaments and events were canceled. Luckily,…

“You are the undead. Forever without hope.” Dark Souls, even mentioning these two words together sends sheers down the spines of the vast fanbase all over the world. It is a game that offers a multitude of different reasons to play. Be it the sheer pleasure of overcoming the difficulties, numerous playstyles, or one that drags the most people in – the atmosphere. It is obvious that there is no single reason to play. For me and a lot of…

The business of eSports is expanding. The industry’s revenue is pegged to reach $1.5 billion by 2020, and it’s crossway with social media sites and also pop culture continues to flourish. Fortnite has actually become a pop culture sensation, recording a creating market of players and social networks influencers. Games like Apex Legends are positioned to comply with Fortnite’s lead, building upon a blossoming pop culture change in step with younger generations who have actually matured with the Net. Social…

The world of eSports has been around for a quite a while but it’s only the last few years that we have seen the meteoric rise in the total sums of money attached to it. Sponsorship deals, advertising, streaming, and don’t let us forget the multi-million prize pools that are available in nearly all the top-line eSports events. The industry is huge and its rise in fame is quite obviously a lot to do with the rapid advancements in technology…

I started playing Final Fantasy 15 last week and…quickly stopped playing it. I haven’t gotten back to it yet. I plan to go back to playing it but just haven’t done it yet. What did I think of what I played? Why haven’t I gone back to playing it yet? Let’s take a look at Final Fantasy 15! When the song Stand by Me started playing in Final Fantasy 15, I knew I was in for a very different FF…

Stranded Deep, originally released in Early Access on PC in 2015, has brought its island-hopping survival experience to consoles. It’s an addictive and enjoyable experience, but one that still feels several steps away from greatness. The game, like many others in the genre, drops you on a deserted island and requires you to craft, explore, and survive, while hopefully advancing the barebones plot. That plot is essentially that you’ve survived a plane crash over a series of equidistant islands, and…

I am now the proud owner of an Xbox One X and a satisfied subscriber of Gamepass Ultimate.    So, what is it like jumping into the Xbox ecosystem from the outside, in 2020, at the tail end of the current generation? Pretty good, so far.   First, a brief look at my gaming history:   Born in 1985, I remember well opening up the NES for Christmas in 1990. Through the years, I’ve had at least one console each…

It’s a warm Saturday night in the summer. The dirt is flying as 20 sprint cars slide around the track in a perpetual left-hand turn, jockeying for position in front of local fans and family members. The motors are a constant drone, leaving your ears ringing while the dirt and dust gets in your eyes; leaving a gritty feeling in your teeth. In video games, that smalltown dirt-track feeling has been missing for a while. Sure, you can run a…