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Dec 12 2025ENTERTAINMENT

Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 Facing Tough Competition

Call of Duty has always been a big deal in the gaming world. But now, Black Ops 7 is not doing as well as its predecessor, Black Ops 6. This is a big change from the usual trend where Call of Duty games are the top sellers in the US. In the first 26 days after its release, Black Ops 7 sold about 40

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May 15 2025ENTERTAINMENT

The Fear of Missing Out in Gaming: A New Approach

A recent trend in gaming has been the use of "FOMO, " or fear of missing out. This strategy can lead to players feeling pressured to spend excessive time and money on games. Some games are designed to appear vast and all-encompassing, which can result in two types of player reactions. Some players m

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Jan 21 2025ENTERTAINMENT

Marvel Rivals: The New Star in Town

Marvel Rivals, developed by NetEase, is quickly making waves as it outpaces Overwatch 2 in player count and features. Just over a month after its release, Marvel Rivals hit an all-time high of 644, 269 players on Steam alone, compared to Overwatch 2's peak of 75, 361. However, it's not just about th

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Jan 16 2025ENTERTAINMENT

Game Devs Let Speedrunners Use Glitch in Alan Wake 2 Expansion

Imagine running a video game so fast that you discover a shortcut the developers never knew existed. This is exactly what happened with Alan Wake 2's expansion, The Lake House. During an event called Awesome Games Done Quick in January 2025, a speedrunner named suavepeanut showed the world how to sk

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Jan 06 2025ENTERTAINMENT

Marvel Rivals May Soon Welcome the Fantastic Four

Get ready for a big surprise in the world of Marvel Rivals! A sneaky leak from China suggests that NetEase's popular third-person shooter game is about to add the Fantastic Four to its lineup. That's right, Mister Fantastic, Invisible Woman, Human Torch, and Thing could be joining the action as soon

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Dec 25 2024SPORTS

Basketball Teams: How Unity & Coach Style Affect Player Commitment

Did you know that the success of a college basketball team isn't just about skill? A recent study showed that team unity can significantly boost player engagement. When players work well together, they're more committed to the game. Interestingly, the coach's leadership style plays a vital role here

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