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#fortnite
Video games
fromwww.theverge.com
2 days ago

Fortnite developers can make AI characters now just don't try to date them

Epic Games introduces an AI conversations tool for Fortnite, allowing creators to develop unscripted, interactive NPCs for player engagement.
Video games
fromKotaku
4 weeks ago

Fortnite Removing Less Popular Modes Like Rocket Racing

Fortnite's declining popularity leads to layoffs and the removal of three game modes by Epic Games.
Video games
fromwww.theverge.com
2 days ago

Fortnite developers can make AI characters now just don't try to date them

Epic Games introduces an AI conversations tool for Fortnite, allowing creators to develop unscripted, interactive NPCs for player engagement.
Video games
fromKotaku
4 weeks ago

Fortnite Removing Less Popular Modes Like Rocket Racing

Fortnite's declining popularity leads to layoffs and the removal of three game modes by Epic Games.
#crowdfunding
Juventus
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 days ago

Premier League: 10 talking points from the weekend's action

Donnarumma's goalkeeping is crucial for Manchester City despite occasional mistakes, while Curtis Jones adapts well to playing right-back for Liverpool.
#slay-the-spire-2
Games
fromKotaku
4 days ago

Slay The Spire 2 Outlines A Big Roadmap But Devs Aren't Rushing

Mega Crit reveals new content roadmap for Slay the Spire 2, including The Bestiary and new game modes, but no specific release dates.
Video games
fromKotaku
1 week ago

Slay The Spire 2, One Month Later

Slay the Spire 2 launched in early access on March 5, 2023, facing both immense popularity and significant challenges since its release.
Board games
fromKotaku
1 month ago

Slay The Spire 2: Tips And Tricks For Getting Started

Slay the Spire 2 is intentionally harder than the original, with significantly increased enemy damage scaling, particularly in Act 1, requiring adaptive deck-building strategies rather than predetermined builds.
Games
fromKotaku
4 days ago

Slay The Spire 2 Outlines A Big Roadmap But Devs Aren't Rushing

Mega Crit reveals new content roadmap for Slay the Spire 2, including The Bestiary and new game modes, but no specific release dates.
Video games
fromKotaku
1 week ago

Slay The Spire 2, One Month Later

Slay the Spire 2 launched in early access on March 5, 2023, facing both immense popularity and significant challenges since its release.
Board games
fromKotaku
1 month ago

Slay The Spire 2: Tips And Tricks For Getting Started

Slay the Spire 2 is intentionally harder than the original, with significantly increased enemy damage scaling, particularly in Act 1, requiring adaptive deck-building strategies rather than predetermined builds.
Social media marketing
fromThedrum
5 days ago

The State Of Influencer Marketing In Gaming

The gaming industry is rapidly growing, with revenues expected to reach $503.14 billion by 2025, driven by mobile gaming and influencer marketing.
#premier-league
English Premier League
fromESPN.com
2 weeks ago

Tracking Europe's top soccer leagues: Title races, UCL, relegation

The Premier League title race is heating up, with Arsenal and Manchester City vying for the top position as the season nears its end.
fromBBC
2 weeks ago
English Premier League

More than the Score - Have set pieces taken over the Premier League? - BBC Sounds

Long throws and set pieces have become central to Premier League tactics, influencing game dynamics and strategies.
English Premier League
fromESPN.com
2 weeks ago

Tracking Europe's top soccer leagues: Title races, UCL, relegation

The Premier League title race is heating up, with Arsenal and Manchester City vying for the top position as the season nears its end.
English Premier League
fromBBC
2 weeks ago

More than the Score - Have set pieces taken over the Premier League? - BBC Sounds

Long throws and set pieces have become central to Premier League tactics, influencing game dynamics and strategies.
FC Barcelona
fromwww.theguardian.com
6 days ago

Champions League review: cunning Kane, PSG click into form and a bloodied pundit

Bayern Munich defeated Real Madrid 4-3, winning 6-4 on aggregate to advance to the semi-finals against PSG.
Washington Wizards
fromESPN.com
1 week ago

Top 10 tips to play and win ESPN fantasy women's basketball like the pros

ESPN Fantasy Women's Basketball returns with significant changes due to a new collective bargaining agreement affecting player movement and draft strategies.
#overwatch
Video games
fromEngadget
6 days ago

Blizzard just made Overwatch's best mode much worse

Blizzard's changes to Mystery Heroes have made the mode less enjoyable by removing perks and switching to 6v6 teams.
Video games
fromEngadget
6 days ago

Blizzard just made Overwatch's best mode much worse

Blizzard's changes to Mystery Heroes have made the mode less enjoyable by removing perks and switching to 6v6 teams.
fromEngadget
1 week ago

League of Legends' new WASD control scheme will be enabled for ranked later this month

"There's still a small delta in the win-rates between the control schemes, with Point and Click having a minor advantage. We expect that difference will decrease over time as players gain more mastery with WASD, but we will continue to monitor this stat in the future."
Games
#uefa-champions-league
Soccer (FIFA)
fromESPN.com
1 week ago

UCL talking points: Slot's bizarre choices, Bayern now favorites?

Bayern Munich, Real Madrid, PSG, and Atlético Madrid advance to the UEFA Champions League semifinals after decisive quarterfinal matches.
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 months ago
Soccer (FIFA)

UEFA Champions League playoffs: Real Madrid draw Benfica, PSG get Monaco

Real Madrid must face Benfica in a UEFA Champions League playoff after Benfica's last-minute win; PSG will meet Monaco in the playoff round.
Soccer (FIFA)
fromESPN.com
1 week ago

UCL talking points: Slot's bizarre choices, Bayern now favorites?

Bayern Munich, Real Madrid, PSG, and Atlético Madrid advance to the UEFA Champions League semifinals after decisive quarterfinal matches.
Video games
fromKotaku
6 days ago

Fairgames Has An Extraction Shooter Mode As Marathon Struggles

Fairgames features a new mode called 'Cargo Heist' that involves completing objectives and extracting loot in a multiplayer heist shooter format.
#nhl
fromRMNB
1 month ago
Washington Capitals

Cole Hutson on his newfound Fortnite battles with Ryan Leonard: 'He's the bait guy, and I kill everyone'

Cole Hutson's NHL contract signing reunited him with Ryan Leonard, enhancing their bond and easing Hutson's transition into the league.
Washington Capitals
fromRMNB
1 month ago

Cole Hutson on his newfound Fortnite battles with Ryan Leonard: 'He's the bait guy, and I kill everyone'

Cole Hutson's NHL contract signing reunited him with Ryan Leonard, enhancing their bond and easing Hutson's transition into the league.
fromwww.bbc.com
2 weeks ago

From shame to pride - inside Europe's most exciting league

The table is so tight that the title race and the fight to survive relegation looks like going to the wire, with teams battling for Europe still also looking over their shoulder at the relegation zone.
Europe politics
Games
fromKotaku
2 weeks ago

Pokemon Champions Has A Built-In Way To Cheat Out Of Losing Rank

Timing out opponents in Pokémon Champions can prevent rank loss, leading to potential exploitation of the game's ruleset.
fromwww.bbc.com
3 weeks ago

Football Manager gamer helps team win in real life

Kendrick suggested a formation change to 4-4-2, inspired by his online team and football manager Sean Dyche, leading to a 3-2 victory for KPR.
Liverpool FC
fromGameSpot
2 weeks ago

Pokemon Champions: The Beginner's Guide To Competitive Pokemon

Competitive Pokemon can be divided into two phases: Team building and battling. Team building is primarily defined by optimizing your Pokemon's base stats.
Games
Chelsea
fromwww.bbc.com
4 weeks ago

Does running more in a game actually make a difference?

Chelsea's underperformance is not solely due to being outrun, as running data shows mixed results in predicting match outcomes.
Games
fromKotaku
2 weeks ago

Cyberpunk, League Of Legends Games Suggest TCGs Are Having A Moment

PAX East 2026 featured a shift from video games to trading card games, particularly a TCG based on Cyberpunk 2077.
Video games
fromBusiness Matters
3 weeks ago

Rainbow Six Siege Operator Meta: The Top Picks Defining Play at the Start of 2026

Rainbow Six Siege X introduces new systems and modes, enhancing gameplay and providing players with essential knowledge on top operators for competitive play.
fromKotaku
3 weeks ago

I Can't Stop Playing This Terrible Game, So Maybe It's Good?

Timber Rush is about numbers going up in the crudest way imaginable, a clicker game that barely even features clicking, in which you move your woodcutter side to side as increasing numbers of increasingly silly logs fly around the screen.
Games
Board games
fromBoard Game Quest
1 month ago

Top 10 Solo Board Games for Every Kind of Gamer

Solo gaming is rapidly evolving, with many games now including solo modes or automata, enhancing the tabletop gaming experience.
Arsenal
fromwww.bbc.com
1 month ago

Could Premier League learn from Kidderminster's answer to corner chaos?

Kidderminster Harriers use an unconventional defensive strategy of leaving five players forward during corners to create attacking opportunities and counter opponents' set-piece dominance.
Liverpool FC
fromwww.bbc.com
1 month ago

What's next in best title race in Europe?

Scottish Premiership title race remains unpredictable with Hearts leading but Celtic and Motherwell positioned to challenge, with gameweek 30 potentially shifting momentum significantly.
Chicago Cubs
fromBleacher Nation
1 month ago

What Does "Flex" Mean in a DFS Pick'em Contest Entry? - Bleacher Nation

Flex Play on PrizePicks allows payouts for missing one or two picks with lower multipliers, while Power Play requires all picks correct for higher multipliers up to 37.5x.
Soccer (FIFA)
fromwww.fourfourtwo.com
1 month ago

Football Manager 26: The 10 players you MUST avoid in the game

Football Manager 26 scouts report on numerous players, but poor signings can derail projects; certain high-priced players offer limited value compared to cheaper alternatives with better attributes and development potential.
#counter-strike-2
Games
fromKotaku
1 month ago

Counter-Strike Just Upended 25 Years Of Shooter Muscle Memory

Counter-Strike 2 eliminates lossless ammo reloads, forcing players to discard unused magazine ammunition when reloading, increasing tactical decision-making and skill requirements.
Games
fromArs Technica
1 month ago

Counter-Strike 2's new reload system could upend the entire game

Valve overhauled Counter-Strike 2's reload mechanic to discard remaining ammo instead of retaining it, requiring players to use full magazines and disrupting decades of established gameplay habits.
Games
fromKotaku
1 month ago

Counter-Strike Just Upended 25 Years Of Shooter Muscle Memory

Counter-Strike 2 eliminates lossless ammo reloads, forcing players to discard unused magazine ammunition when reloading, increasing tactical decision-making and skill requirements.
Games
fromArs Technica
1 month ago

Counter-Strike 2's new reload system could upend the entire game

Valve overhauled Counter-Strike 2's reload mechanic to discard remaining ammo instead of retaining it, requiring players to use full magazines and disrupting decades of established gameplay habits.
Video games
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

In the killer world of online gaming, there are no hits any more just survivors

Highguard's rapid failure demonstrates that modern online games face extreme pressure to deliver immediate returns, leaving no room for player learning curves or developer iteration.
English Premier League
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Expansive Europeans befuddle Premier League elite as set-piece shtick backfires | Jonathan Wilson

Premier League teams rely heavily on set pieces due to defensive sophistication, but European referees penalize physical tactics that work domestically, causing English clubs to struggle in Champions League competition.
fromBoard Game Quest
1 month ago

Crowdfunding Campaigns of the Week - 3/16/26

A beautifully crafted, engine-builder board game where cute creatures & unique factions shape a glowing fantasy underground world.
Board games
Soccer (FIFA)
fromwww.bbc.com
1 month ago

Tudor's tactics: Pinpointing how his choices have made things worse

Igor Tudor's aggressive man-to-man defensive tactics have worsened Tottenham's relegation crisis, as Premier League teams possess superior technical quality and physicality to bypass such pressure effectively.
Marketing
fromThe Drum
2 months ago

How brands can align their interests with the interests of gamers

Brands can increase engagement and reach diverse audiences by integrating ads into interactive gaming experiences and aligning brand goals with player interests.
Major League Baseball
fromESPN.com
2 months ago

Tools of the trade: Nuances to exploit in ESPN's fantasy baseball game

You don't need advanced statistics to succeed in fantasy baseball; use ESPN's tools, combine rankings, ADP, and projections, and practice mock drafts.
National Basketball Association
fromESPN.com
2 months ago

Language of basketball: How international NBA players think about the game

Giannis Antetokounmpo overcame early English and basketball-terminology gaps through focused coaching, repeated drills, and cultural adaptation as the NBA became increasingly international.
fromArs Technica
1 month ago

Figuring out why AIs get flummoxed by some games

With its Alpha series of game-playing AIs, Google's DeepMind group seemed to have found a way for its AIs to tackle any game, mastering games like chess and by repeatedly playing itself during training. But then some odd things happened as people started identifying Go positions that would lose against relative newcomers to the game but easily defeat a similar Go-playing AI.
Board games
Video games
fromThe Verge
1 month ago

Live-service games are a mess

Live-service games represent a new entertainment model focused on continuous content delivery, with Fortnite as the dominant success story, while most competitors have failed despite industry-wide pursuit of similar profitability.
Soccer (FIFA)
fromwww.bbc.com
1 month ago

The anatomy of a corner-kick: how set-pieces reshaped the Premier League

Corner kicks account for 18% of Premier League goals this season, the highest proportion in a decade, driven by specialized recruitment, set-piece analysts, and lenient officiating.
Soccer (FIFA)
fromESPN.com
2 months ago

The rise of set-piece royal rumbles is ruining soccer

Excessive grabbing, holding, and wrestling during set pieces undermines soccer's integrity and enjoyment and should be curtailed.
English Premier League
fromESPN.com
1 month ago

The Premier League is boring now: A tactical way to save it

Premier League soccer lacks tactical innovation and compelling play despite financial dominance, with set plays overwhelming the league and open-play goals at historic lows.
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Champions League roundup: PSG recover from terrible start to edge Monaco

Desire Doue came off the bench to engineer an impressive turnaround for PSG, who conceded a goal in the opening minute and were 2-0 down after 18 minutes as Folarin Balogun grabbed a double for the hosts. The 20-year-old Doue replaced the Ballon d'Or winner Ousmane Dembele, who went off injured after 27 minutes, and proved decisive for the visitors as he struck two superb goals and set up one for Achraf Hakimi.
Soccer (FIFA)
Video games
fromKotaku
2 months ago

11 Tips For New And Returning Overwatch Players - Kotaku

Relearn core game modes and mechanics after Blizzard's reboot, seasonal story rollout, and five new heroes to return to the hero shooter.
Soccer (FIFA)
fromSoccer News
2 months ago

Slot: It is impossible to win the Premier League with a poor set-piece record - Soccer News

Liverpool's poor set-piece record makes winning a Premier League title effectively impossible.
Video games
fromGame Informer
2 months ago

Arkheron Preview - A Promising Battle Royale (No, Seriously) - Game Informer

Arkheron is an isometric PvP battle royale where 15 three-player teams compete in a fantasy tower, blending shooter action with Hades-style loot and rotating Eternals.
Video games
fromKotaku
2 months ago

Overwatch Put Its Crown Back On While You Weren't Watching

Blizzard refocused Overwatch 2 with Perks, Stadium mode, and a seasonal linear story, transforming it from a stalled sequel into a sustainable live-service evolution.
Soccer (FIFA)
fromwww.bbc.com
1 month ago

What can players and clubs do about 'AI slop'?

AI-generated content of footballers is proliferating rapidly, creating challenges for players and clubs to protect their image rights and brands in an evolving legal landscape.
fromKotaku
2 months ago

Deadlock Is Secretly Growing Into An S-Tier MOBA Shooter

A thriving fan art community is always a sign of an entrenched playerbase. , Valve's secretive MOBA hero shooter, is currently teeming with creations all over social media that span the big three categories: horny, cute, and funny. In a way, these are perfect descriptors for the overall vibe of the latest six heroes to join the roster, which, alongside a plethora of additions and visual tweaks introduced in last week's big update, have led to a newfound momentum worth paying attention to.
Video games
fromDefector
1 month ago

The Big Winner Of The Champions League Playoff Was Its Smallest Team

Paris Saint-Germain had a bit more trouble separating itself from its Ligue 1 rival Monaco than predicted, but rode a 3-2 first leg win to a 5-4 aggregate victory. Newcastle demolished Qarabag, 9-3. Atlético Madrid turned a 3-3 first-leg draw around with a 4-1 second leg at home to dump out Club Brugge. Bayer Leverkusen vs. Olympiacos was a snoozer, won 2-0 on aggregate by the former.
Soccer (FIFA)
Soccer (FIFA)
fromwww.bbc.com
2 months ago

How English clubs got smart to dominate this season's Champions League

Premier League clubs dominate European competitions this season, with six confirmed Champions League last-16 spots and England uniquely having nine teams in European knockout rounds.
Video games
fromKotaku
2 months ago

Overwatch Fans Put Jetpack Cat In Timeout

Jetpack Cat (Fika) is a disruptive, tethering support who creates viral plays but faces frequent competitive bans despite viable counters.
Soccer (FIFA)
fromwww.bbc.com
2 months ago

All your FPL stats and Premier League team news in one place

Premier League clubs report injuries and doubts before the gameweek: Chelsea assess Reece James; Leeds miss Pascal Struijk; key FPL assets show notable recent returns.
Video games
fromKotaku
2 months ago

Highguard's Better 5v5 Mode Is Sticking Around

Highguard permanently added a 5v5 raid mode alongside 3v3 following positive player response, offering larger, more chaotic matches but causing some performance issues.
Video games
fromKotaku
1 month ago

Overwatch Is Making Heroes Like Mercy Less Viable Than Ever

A new universal healing reduction passive affecting all heroes significantly weakens single-target healers like Mercy, making it harder to sustain teammates against constant damage.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Premier League: 10 talking points from the weekend's action

Tottenham weren't quite as dreadful as they were in losing 4-1 to Arsenal in November, but they were still extremely so, devoid of wit, energy, solidity, creativity, quality, and everything else one would hope to see in a football team. Make no mistake, they are in serious danger of going down and, assessing their fixtures, it is not easy to see where they might win enough points to stay up
Soccer (FIFA)
fromArs Technica
2 months ago

Interview: Civilization VII's devs on the big update meant to win critics back

For Civilization VII-which launched just shy of one year ago-the struggles seemed to go deeper, with some players saying it didn't feel like a Civilization game. Civ VII' s developers, Firaxis Games, announced today it is planning an update this spring called "Test of Time" that rethinks a few unpopular changes, in some cases replacing key mechanics from the original release.
Video games
Soccer (FIFA)
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Football Daily | Royal Rumbles and low-block blues: the Premier League's style problem

Arne Slot criticizes Premier League football quality, citing excessive set-piece reliance and lenient refereeing compared to other European leagues.
Soccer (FIFA)
fromwww.bbc.com
1 month ago

Set-pieces mean Premier League no longer a joy - Slot

Set-piece goals account for 27.5% of Premier League goals this season, the second-highest rate since 2009-10, with Liverpool manager Arne Slot criticizing this trend as diminishing the quality of football.
Video games
fromKotaku
2 months ago

Overwatch's Five New Heroes Just Got Nerfed

Blizzard patched five new heroes with multiple nerfs, added buffs to Anran and Mizuki, and reduced Vendetta's lifesteal.
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