In Riot Games’ free-to-play titleValorant,the word smurf no longer evokes fond memories of small blue humanoids who live in mushrooms. In the 5-v-5 tactical shooter, where ranked matches and teamwork form the core of the game, a smurf now has a much more negative connotation. Players across all levels ofValorant, in both ranked and unranked matches, have complained that smurfing negatively impacts the game for everybody else. And Riot Games has recently released a blog post entitled “Ask Valorant” in order to address this growing problem....

News regardingWarcraft 3 Reforged, the remastered version of the classic multiplayer real-time strategy game, has been thin in recent months. Outside of the game’sannouncement at BlizzCon 2018, the only events have been esports tournaments featuring an alpha version of the game. But a new leak indicatingWarcraft 3 Reforged’s closed beta may be live hints that big news could be near. All eyes point to BlizzCon 2019 for the next step inWarcraft 3 Reforged’s development....

Prince of Persia: The Lost Crownmay not belike its predecessors,but that does not mean it is not challenging. The Metroidvania-style game puts players in the shoes of Sargon, an Immortal tasked with the rescue of Prince Ghassan. The adventuretakes place on Mount Qaf, a place that is crawling with all kinds of mythical threats. Before beginning their adventure, players will have to make some important choices, as they will significantly impact the overall gameplay....

Summary With the original manga being published in 1997 and the anime starting in 1999,One Pieceis one of the most beloved and long-running anime of all time. With over a thousand episodes, fans have been able to join the adventure of a young pirate and his ragtag bunch of crew for decades. However, with any anime, there are bound to be some points of contention among fans. One such point is whether to skip or not skip the Skypiea arc....

The genre of superhero films has inspired fans of all ages for decades now, however, it’s only recently that companies have begun to push for more diversity among its characters. This new push for diversity, like most business industries, is most likely just a response to modern trends and consumer demands, but for some members of the audience, it means so much more than that. Though the reasoning behind more diverse characters appearing in film and television isn’t what it should be, it doesn’t take away from the power of the decision for many of thefans that connect to these heroes....

World of Warcrafthas kicked off its public alpha for The War Within, bringing with it the first hands-on look at the features coming in the expansion. Among these, Hero Talents are perhaps one of the most exciting. Acting as an extension of their existing Talent trees, Hero Talents build on the framework set by Dragonflight, letting characters unlock powerful synergies inspired by iconic archetypes. The first build of The War Within alpha will have playable versions of most Hero Talent trees, lettingWorld of Warcraftfans finally see them in action....

Summary World of Warcraftjust doubled the value of all Bronze caches, tripled the strength of Eternal Threads, and octupled the reputation gains for Emperor Shaohao inMists of Pandaria Remix. These incredible buffs will make powering up gear and purchasing all the collectibles in thisWorld of Warcraftevent much easier. WoW Remix: Mists of Pandariais a PvE game mode in which characters power through the 12-year-old expansion with powerful abilities, faster leveling, and modern convenience and class balances....

It’s hard to believe that, by the end of the year, the PlayStation will be onto its fifth generation of consoles—assuming thePlayStation 5 launches this holiday season. Sony’s console has come a long way since its early days in the 90s, and, though the PlayStation was the first of its kind, the PlayStation 2 continued its legacy when it released in 2000. RELATED:The 10 PS2 Hidden Gems Everyone Missed Many older PlayStation games have been given the remastered treatment, and, when it comes to PlayStation 2 titles being chosen, fans have been pretty lucky....

The Witcher 3: Wild Huntis considered by many to be one of the greatest video games of all time, sportinga narrative that is easily the highlight of this titleandinvokes a number of emotionsin people that most people would probably have never experienced in any video game before. RELATED:10 Mistakes Everyone Makes In Their First Playthrough Of The Witcher 3 There’s a reason why the hype forCyberpunk 2077is through the roof — CD Projekt Red’s status was brought up to unprecedented heights with the release of this brilliant title, and most people simply couldn’t wait to try out another masterclass by CD Projekt Red, along with a narrative that only this studio could’ve propelled to the mainstream....

From desperately navigating an eerie, horror-inspired maze to nestling around the TV to watch a cheesy slasher flick, October is a time when all things spooky take precedent. For some, Halloween is the perfect opportunity to get immersed in a dense, unsettling horror film, series, or video game. The latter option provides many fantastic experiences, be it the memorable corridors ofP.T.or the creepy confines ofclassics likeSilent Hill 2. Not everyone enjoys horror games, but luckily there are also non-horror options to fit the season....

Since being released last summer,Pokemon GOhas beendownloaded over half a billion times. The mobile game has been such a hit because it appeals to a wide demographic, with young and old mobile users alike taking an interest, hoping to catch ‘em all. One player who is very much a testament to that wide appeal is Mdm Tan Nai Keow, an 84-year old great grandmother from Singapore. ThePokemon GOplayer received an iPhone 7 Plus from her grandson as a Christmas gift and began playing earlier this year....

Age of Wonders 4was announced recently during Paradox Interactive and developer Triumph Studio’s stream. The surprise and the excitement are equally palpable among the fans ofParadox Interactivegames as the last iteration,Age of Wonders 3, was released nine years ago. TheAge of Wondersfranchise is famous for its combination of 4X strategy and turn-based combat in a fantasy setting.Other 4X games includeStellaris,Civilization, and the newest in the genre,Dune: Spice Wars.Age of Wonders 3was critically acclaimed all around; reviewers praised it for its battle system and the design of the various different worlds, and it had solid sales numbers....

Not too long ago, the public was all about freeing Britney Spears from her conservatorship. Former Nickelodeon starlet Amanda Bynes, famous for her roles onAll ThatandThe Amanda Show​​​​​​, did not have as strong of a public campaign to end her conservatorship, but the fact that she came out on top much as Spears did should make the public just as ecstatic. Ventura County Superior Court Judge Roger Lund terminated Bynes' conservatorship, meaning that her parents no longer have any control over her life or financial decisions....