Team Objective Modes TO was the bread and butter of Chivalry. Epic 16v16 sieges with catapults, burned granaries, and peasant-slaughtering felt incredible. 16v16 may not be feasible for competitive ladders where 5v5 or 6v6 allows individuals to play a larger role, but none of that is stopping 6v6 modes from having TO in addition to … More Making Mordhau into an Esport (Part 2)
Esports come and go as years pass. While some staple genres stick around, such as shooting games and strategy games, most will eventually collapse at the hands of a new up-and-coming title with promising mechanics (like Mordhau!). For some of you, it might not matter whether or not Mordhau becomes an esport. After all, esports … More Making Mordhau into an Esport
Online multiplayer games have captivated the gaming industry and taken many genres to new and exciting heights – including esports. However, as with any new major development, online multiplayer gaming also brings its own set of challenges. How do you bring the right players together at the right time? How do you preserve the system … More The Importance of Matchmaking and Game Longevity
Much of Overwatch’s lasting appeal comes from the wide array of battle-changing ultimate abilities. Below is a list of fun facts and niche interactions between each character’s ult and other abilities/situations in the game. Hopefully, you’ll be able to learn something new from this list. GLHF! Junkrat’s Riptire will do 600 damage when it explodes … More Overwatch: 15 Ultimate Ability Fun Facts
Hiding behind pixelated bushes and trees, I lie waiting like a fisherman hoping for a bite. Towering knights wielding mauls and axes lumber towards the sounds of clashing steel in the distance. Charging vanguards stream past them, greatswords held high, predatory gazes turning towards foes already engaged in combat. I wait for a dozen enemies … More To Flank or Not to Flank?
“Randomness is required.” Crowds flock to the Mission Bakery Cafe, eager to dine on toasted bagels, bananas, and coffee. Students pour through the double doors of the Benson building, the massive throng propelled in every possible direction. Individuals weave between lines, struggling to fit between cramped spaces as their heavy backpacks protrude and obstruct their … More A Dialogue on Design Choices
Tournament after tournament, across popular games like Starcraft, League of Legends, and Street Fighter Korean teams continue to dominate at almost every level of competition. Whether they’re playing for tournament prizes or aiming to win playoffs and demonstrate steady records during regular seasons, South Korean esports players push the boundaries of skill in gaming. Shooting … More Korean Dominance in Esports
What is skill? How do you become more skilled? Should you practice endlessly? Or should you read up on the activity instead? Should you watch and learn from the pros? Developing a new skill is a long and sometimes arduous road. Reaching plateaus, crossing over those plateaus, and constantly practicing to reach a consistent level … More What is Skill? The Importance of Strategy, Tactics, and Execution
Last night, while playing Overwatch with a few friends, I ran into a classic “internet tough guy.” Spouting the n-word, the c-word, and a constant stream of “lol rekt,” this guy embodied the average troll. We faced off against him and two of his friends in a 3v3 last-team-standing match and, right off the bat, … More Never Feed the Trolls
Is there such a thing as too much peripheral vision? Focus on an object in front of you. Maybe it’s the spacebar on your keyboard or your cell phone lying on the desk. Now, while staring at that object, try to see the other things around you. Notice the blurred, low-resolution quality of these objects. … More Peripheral Vision, Fields of View, and You
Aimbotting Analysis 