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Path of Exile is a game for hardcore action RPG (ARPG) fans, allowing players to dissect and analyse every possible skill, attribute, and piece of
The Game Awards celebrate the most influential, innovative, and imaginative games each year. On the 13th of December 2024, awards will be handed out across
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Twitch emotes are an oft overlooked aspect of live-streaming culture, despite being one of the most basic elements of Twitch. These tiny images contain a
As the Switch nears the end of its lifecycle, gamers are nervously anticipating the announcement of the so-called “Switch 2”. Fans are holding back on
Sega stepped out of the limelight back in 2001 when it announced its decision to cede the console race to Nintendo, Sony, and Microsoft. While
Dragon Age is one of the most consistently praised Western RPG series across its various entries, achieving both critical and commercial success for its publisher
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Well into the 21st century, politicians are realizing the importance of online, decentralized media for reaching their voter base. While traditional media outlets like 24/7
Halloween has become a holiday on par with Christmas in terms of marketing potential, hyping up players, streamers, and viewers alike with a bevy of
Mario Party’s chaotic gameplay is key to its success. That any player can rebound with a lucky Chance Time event, or that the star leader
Anticipating the next big games on live streaming often requires deep investigative work and an understanding of hidden trends among popular titles. But Steam Next
Discovering new talent in the crowded live-streaming arena is incredibly difficult and time-consuming. Although mega-popular streamers stand out with record subathon events and astoundingly high
With so many databases available online like SteamDB, finding data is no longer the primary issue for brands or publishers looking to measure the success
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Akira Toriyama’s Dragon Ball franchise has touched all aspects of modern anime and gaming culture, spreading even further into the worlds of professional wrestling, hip-hop,
The Silent Hill franchise is one of the earliest and most psychologically terrifying game series, using deceptive plots and twisted monsters to lure the player
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Live streaming is about building communities through consistent, extended interactions between creators and their fans. While some streamers may occasionally grab a high number of
Although games have had some form of DLC since right back with the Atari 2600, the term DLC only became widely popularized in the mid-to-late
There are live-streaming platforms to satisfy every niche a creator, brand, or event planner could possibly want to occupy. From mainstream platforms hosting global events
The Legend of Zelda is a rare gaming franchise in which every new entry is an event. Fans flock to these games on Day 1
UPDATE: This article was updated on the 3rd of October 2024 with a complete overview of SUBtember 2024 and a full historical analysis of SUBtember.
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With more than a decade since Twitch ignited the widespread acceptance of live streaming, the industry has seen records smashed over and over again. The
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For this week’s #Ads of the Week, we’re doing the top 4 ads instead of 3 as an extra bonus, since #3 and 4 were
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The esports industry continues to grow in scope, reaching new audiences and adopting novel strategies to entertain fans. 2024 was a massive year for esports
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