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Top 5 competitive games of 2015

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Lately, as Overwatch beta has been released, I’ve highly complained about its lack of competitiveness, because I was expecting something near the level of the most competitive games there are. By considering the amount of skill needed to be a great player, I’ve compiled a top 5 competitive games in the gaming industry in 2015.

5.World of Warcraft: Arena

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Although World of Warcraft is not necessarily a competitive game but its Arena gained a lot of popularity and started to be played at major championships. This may be a boring game to watch on any streaming service but if you want to pay the subscription fee and raise a character to level 100 or level 110 which will only be available in the next expansion, you’ll see that the amont of skill you have to use in the Arena completly erases the boring factor. The Arena is truly acknowledged in the competitive scene as this year’s 1st place prize was $120.000. Maybe with the next expansion World of Warcraft Arena might get more popular.

4.League of Legends

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Although highly criticized, even by myself, and always compared with other MOBAs, League of legends has made a name for itself in the gaming industry. With a widespread competitive scene, the game gathers over 30 milion online viewers for major tournaments and has managed to give some of the highest prize pools in the gaming industry. This year’s World Championship has reached a total prize pool of $2,130,000, the same as last year’s.

3.Counter Strike: Global Offensive

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When it comes to competitive FPS games, you can’t compare Counter Strike with any other game. There was a time when Call of Duty managed to go head to head with Counter Strike but after Call of Duty started to release a game per year, Counter Strike quickly took the lead and became the most competitive FPS game of all time. It’s no joke that Counter Strike requires a lot of skill, aim, tactics to have a chance at winning a game, making it also the most hard FPS game to ever play. We can see from time to time in some tournaments that Counter Strike can be as frustrating as every other competitive game.

2.Starcraft 2

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Starcraft is by far the most competitive game when it comes to skill, the amount of skill you need in this game is definitly over 9000. The amount o time it takes to actually start learning something about this game is too damn high. But people are still playing it eventhough the game is probably the most frustrating competitive game there is. Popularity wise, Starcraft 2 is the top choice for most people but from time to time, people get sick of this game and decide to take a break from it and this is the reason why this game is not my top choice in this top 5.

1.DOTA 2

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Finally, the top choice for this top 5 is DOTA 2, for obvious reasons. The prize pool, which this year was over $18 million, the skill needed to defeat your opponents while helping your team mates, the competitiveness, DOTA 2 has it all. When you think about DOTA 2, it’s safe to say that it is the most competitive game there is, it may not require the same amount of skill as Starcraft 2 does but in this game you still have to help your team mates, and sometimes that is the hardest thing there is, because it requires a lot of trust.

Who doesn’t enjoy listening to a good story. Personally I love reading about the people who inspire me and what it took for them to achieve their success. As I am a bit of a self confessed tech geek I think there is no better way to discover these stories than by reading every day some articles or the newspaper . My bookcases are filled with good tech biographies, they remind me that anyone can be a success. So even if you come from an underprivileged part of society or you aren’t the smartest person in the room we all have a chance to reach the top. The same message shines in my beliefs. All it takes to succeed is a good idea, a little risk and a lot of hard work and any geek can become a success. VENI VIDI VICI .

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Helldivers 2 Players Face Overwhelming Hordes of Factory Striders

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In the ongoing conflict against the Automaton invasion fleet, the Helldivers 2 players have successfully halted their advance. However, the situation has now reached a tiresome stalemate. Yet again, the machines refuse to take a break from their relentless pursuit of progress, with reports emerging of the Factory Striders being deployed in record-breaking quantities.

There have been reports of alleged machines that were supposedly encountered during Operation Swift Disassembly, which was just the beginning of a larger campaign. However, these accounts should be taken with a grain of salt, as they are unverified and seem to be more on the imaginative side. Factory Striders have gained a reputation as formidable weapons platforms that can produce more Automatons while enduring significant damage. If the machines are able to withstand such a relentless assault, it will be necessary to develop innovative strategies.

Have you come across groups of Factory Striders in Helldivers 2? Which strategies are proving to be the most effective in taking down these armored brutes? The Orbital Railcannon Strike will prove to be a valuable asset in the comments section below.

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Todd Howard affirms that the timeline of the Fallout series is coherent and well-constructed

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The recent release of Amazon’s adaptation of Fallout has ignited a renewed interest in the series and brought attention to the captivating alternate history that forms its foundation. Fans have expressed concern that the TV show’s events might be at odds with the plot of the Obsidian Entertainment video game New Vegas. Warning: Spoilers ahead for New Vegas and Amazon’s show!

Bethesda Game Studios director Todd Howard and Fallout TV executive producer Jonathan Nolan recently sat down with IGN to discuss the timeline. Howard was taken aback when showrunners Graham Wagner and Geneva Robertson-Dworet presented him with the surprising concept of obliterating Shady Sands, the bustling capital of the New California Republic, in the aftermath of the events in New Vegas. Howard eventually warmed up to the idea: “After discussing it, we realized that this could be a significant story moment that many things hinge upon.”

It seems that they had to make some tough decisions to ensure everything fell into place, but Howard emphasizes the importance of preserving the integrity of the Fallout timeline: “We take great care with the timeline. There seems to be some confusion in certain areas. However, all the events from the previous games, including New Vegas, did occur. We take great caution in that matter. We’re really pushing the limits here, but the explosions occur right after the events of New Vegas.

What are your thoughts on this? Is it up to par? Even though it may not have a significant impact on the overall quality of the games or show, it is comforting to know that those in charge are paying attention. We value your feedback and would love to hear your thoughts in the comments section below.

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Evaluating Fallout 76’s Value in 2024

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If you’ve been keeping up with the new Fallout show on Amazon Prime, chances are you’ve been relying on PS Plus Extra and PS Plus Premium to access and enjoy one of Bethesda’s legendary RPGs. We decided to bypass the highly acclaimed Fallout New Vegas and Fallout 3, opting instead to explore the vast landscapes of West Virginia in Fallout 76. Infamous for its initial reception, Todd Howard’s “Fallout with Friends” has evolved significantly over the past six years. However, does that imply the game is of high quality? Is it worth playing in 2024?

As we ventured out of Vault 76 for the very first time, we were determined to find the answers to those burning questions. Recalling our escapades on the Push Square YouTube channel, we encountered quest-giving NPCs—a feature that was surprisingly absent upon release—awe-inspiring bases built by fellow players—and an abundance of loot that could easily burden us 76 times over.

In the midst of the vast array of open-world online experiences, we found ourselves quite enthralled by the combination of 50s classics playing in the background as we obliterated the heads of ghouls. And to top it off, we were able to enjoy all of this with our friends. Exploring the wasteland in the company of a ragtag band of survivors adds a unique element to Fallout 76, setting it apart from other games in the series. However, does it manage to prevent us from uninstalling and transitioning to one of the mainline entries in the series? To discover more, be sure to watch the complete video!

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