The Gaming Community Expo (GCX) has added well-known streamer, Benjamin “DrLupo” Lupo, as a board member. The Florida-based event won’t have a physical setup this year, but will go ahead with online fundraising and a digital showcase later this summer. A video was released on the official GCX Twitter account earlier this week, narrated by […]
Valorant Has A New Twitch-Like "Content Hub"
Following the game’s official PC launch on June 2, developer Riot Games has partnered with Kanga to build Valorant’s first-ever content hub. The platform, Operator.gg, is now live for players to check out. It mimics the look of Twitch, with content creators and livestreams sharing their videos. Additionally, the platform allows users to filter content […]
How Google is using emerging AI techniques to improve language translation quality
Google says it’s made progress toward improving translation quality for languages that don’t have a copious amount of written text. In a forthcoming blog post, the company details new innovations that have enhanced the user experience in the 108 languages (particularly in data-poor languages Yoruba and Malayalam) supported by Google Translate, its service that translates […]
Valorant boasts a terrible user rating on Metacritic after its first day
Valorant officially released to the public yesterday after being in closed beta for almost two months. Despite the hype surrounding the game and its record-breaking Twitch viewership, the game hasn’t been received so well by users on Metacritic. After its first day, Valorant currently has a 4.6 (out of 10) user score. Here’s what users […]
One Piece: Pirate Warriors 4 Adding Charlotte Cracker This Summer
One Piece: Pirate Warriors 4, the Musou game based on the One Piece anime and manga, will add a brand-new character on Nintendo Switch, PC, PlayStation 4, and Xbox One. As part of the game’s first DLC pack, Charlotte Cracker–the 10th son and 15th child of the Charlotte Family–will join the roster this summer. Charlotte […]
Where To Get A Nintendo Switch Lite: In Stock At Amazon, Best Buy, Target, And More
As a result of the ongoing coronavirus epidemic, there is now a worldwide Nintendo Switch shortage. Nintendo’s newest console has become hard to come by. Retailers are struggling to keep up with increased demand for the console as millions of people around the world continue to stay at home, looking for something to do. The […]
League Of Legends Introduces A New Way To Show Advertising In Esports Games
In a new update for League of Legends esports, Riot has added the equivalent of stadium signage to Summoner’s Rift. A feature called SR Arena Banners will allow LoL esports leagues to customize how their viewers see the Rift, with the potential to display major sponsors and league details. The new feature will roll out […]
Crucible Review – A Slow Struggle
Hero shooters are all the rage these days, so games in the middle or bottom of the field struggle to compete against the lead dogs. Crucible is one of those games, where its mediocrity only earns dismissal. Crucible is like a bland and forgettable meal – inoffensive going down, but quickly passed over for something […]
It's "A Deliberate Decision" To Change Assassin's Creed Valhalla's Hidden Blade, Says Ubisoft
As seen in the cinematic reveal trailer for Assassin’s Creed Valhalla, protagonist Eivor uses a conspicuous version of the hidden blade where the actual blade can be seen on top of the forearm as opposed to being hidden on the bottom. Ubisoft decided to remove the “hidden” aspect of the hidden blade in order to […]
How To Get A Valorant Beta Key Before Beta Ends [Update]
Update: Its closed beta may be over, but that also means Valorant’s official launch is on the way. If you weren’t able to get into the beta during its pre-release stage, don’t worry–Valorant’s release date is right around the corner and, as it was during its early access period, Valorant will remain free to play. […]