All articles tagged with #competitive gaming
Originally Published 2 days ago — by EventHubs
Handscar, a top Street Fighter 6 player, released a traditional tier list indicating C. Viper could become a dominant character in the game, potentially reaching S tier as players become more familiar with her, despite her current placement in A tier. Mai remains the top character, while Lily is considered the weakest.
Originally Published 3 months ago — by esports.gg
Evo France 2025 showcased top TEKKEN 8 players competing for crucial TWT 2025 points, with highlights including the reveal of the new DLC character Mairy Zo and intense matches among global champions. The event also featured the first gameplay trailer for Armor King and marked the final stages before the last qualifiers for the TWT 2025 season.
Originally Published 6 months ago — by EventHubs
A new tier list for Super Street Fighter 2 Turbo in 2025 has been released by competitor Riz0ne and Makiri, highlighting Vega as the top character, with other notable characters like Dhalsim, Chun-Li, Sagat, and Balrog in the A+ tier, while Blanka, Cammy, and T. Hawk are considered the weakest. The list reflects ongoing competitive relevance of the game despite its age.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by PC Guide - For The Latest PC Hardware & Tech News
Acer has unveiled three new Predator OLED gaming monitors ahead of Computex, featuring high refresh rates and various sizes to cater to competitive gamers. The Predator X27U F3 offers a 26.5-inch WQHD display with a rare 480Hz refresh rate, the Predator X32 X3 provides a 31.5-inch 4K display with an optional 480Hz at FHD, and the Predator X34 X5 features a 34-inch curved UWQHD display with a 240Hz refresh rate. All models support AMD FreeSync Premium Pro and Nvidia G-Sync, and will be available later this year with prices starting at $1,099.99.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Kotaku
A recent Valorant clip has sparked a conversation about sexism and online harassment in competitive gaming, with women sharing their experiences of mistreatment in the game. The controversy began when a player and content creator shared a clip of in-game interactions, leading to a series of responses from other players and esports pros. Women in the community have also shared their own stories of harassment, highlighting the ongoing issue of toxicity in competitive multiplayer shooters and the need for a safer gaming environment.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by IGN
A new study suggests that some people are capable of seeing the world at a higher "frame rate" than others, potentially giving them an edge in competitive gaming and sports. The research, published in PLOS ONE, found that individuals vary in their ability to perceive flickering light, indicating differences in temporal resolution. This variation could impact performance in high-speed activities such as ball sports and competitive gaming. Further research is needed to fully understand the implications of this visual difference.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Kotaku
New research from Trinity College Dublin suggests that some individuals have higher visual temporal resolution, allowing them to perceive visual signals at a faster rate than others. This characteristic may give pro gamers and athletes an advantage in high-speed situations, such as competitive gaming or ball sports, by providing access to more visual information per timeframe. The study found little difference in results across gender but noted a decrease in temporal resolution with age, potentially explaining why esports players and athletes retire at a young age.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by TechCrunch
During a competitive esports tournament of Apex Legends, hackers inserted cheats into the games of two well-known streamers, forcing the organizers to indefinitely postpone the event. The hacker, Destroyer2009, claimed responsibility for the hacks, stating that he did it "just for fun" to highlight a vulnerability in the game. The incidents have sparked concerns about the safety of playing Apex Legends, with the hacker defending his actions as non-malicious. The game's developer, Respawn, has deployed updates to protect the player community, while Easy Anti-Cheat stated that there is no evidence of a remote code execution vulnerability being exploited.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by EventHubs
A recent update to Street Fighter 6 included balance adjustments that nerfed Ken's throw loop sequence, but a finalist at Capcom Cup X has discovered a potential buff in disguise. By utilizing the extra distance created by the nerf, players can pressure opponents with a new combo involving an Overdrive fireball, leaving Ken at an advantageous position. This tech allows for significant damage potential, showcasing how the nerf could actually benefit Ken in competitive play.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by IGN
The announcement of the new mobile game Pokémon Trading Card Game Pocket has sparked mixed reactions from the Pokémon TCG community, with some feeling that it's the right game at the wrong time. While the game boasts attractive visuals and features, it comes at a time when the existing Pokémon Trading Card Game Live has been criticized for its lackluster quality. The competitive Pokémon TCG landscape is already facing issues, and the introduction of Pokémon TCG Pocket has raised concerns about the focus on a simplified version of the game at the expense of a fully developed digital client. However, some believe that Pokémon TCG Pocket has the potential to appeal to casual fans and grow the collector side of the hobby.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Video Games Chronicle
Rainbow Six Siege's creative director, Alexander Karpazis, believes that the game "can last forever" and sees no need for a sequel, citing the challenges and potential drawbacks of remaking every aspect of the game. He emphasizes the success of building upon the existing game and expresses confidence in the game's longevity with the current team and tools.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Magic.gg
The Pro Tour Murders at Karlov Manor has narrowed down to the Top 8 players, including Mingyang Chen with a unique Lotus Field Combo deck, Jean-Emmanuel Depraz, Adam Edelson, Alex Friedrichsen, Christoffer Larsen with an innovative Amalia combo deck, Seth Manfield with Rakdos Vampires, Simon Nielsen, and Sam Pardee with a powerful new Rakdos Vampire deck.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Dexerto
Overwatch 2 players are expressing concern over the upcoming Season 9 changes, which will significantly increase the hitboxes for projectile and hitscan attacks, potentially making shots too easy to land and lowering the game's skill ceiling. Some fear that these adjustments, combined with a new anti-heal passive for DPS heroes, may lead to imbalanced gameplay favoring DPS characters and rendering tanks ineffective. While some players are excited about the changes, others are skeptical and worried about the potential negative impact on the game's balance and competitive experience.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Windows Central
PlayStation has blocked Cronus gaming accessories, which allow players to use a mouse and keyboard on games that typically wouldn't support them, from accessing the system, aiming to maintain fair gameplay. The proliferation of these accessories has been blamed for a decline in match quality in games like Call of Duty and Overwatch. Xbox currently allows the use of Cronus and similar accessories, but the move by PlayStation has sparked discussions about the impact of these devices on competitive gaming and whether Xbox should follow suit.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by The Verge
The Overwatch League may have ended, but Overwatch esports will continue with the newly announced Overwatch Champions Series (OWCS), featuring an open format for players across North America, Europe, Middle East, North Africa, and Asia. The series will include regional tournaments and culminate in live events hosted by DreamHack Dallas and DreamHack Stockholm. The OWCS is being run in partnership with ESL FACEIT group, and details on where fans can watch the series are yet to be announced.