Companies around the world believe that we’re heading into troubled economic waters, and that means it’s a bad time to be an employee at some of the larger studios. Case in point, League of Legends developerRiotis laying off staff.According to “multiple people” speaking to esteemed esports journalistJacob Wolf(viaVGC), “Riot Games is making layoffs.” So far, the “size and scope” of the layoffs aren’t entirely clear, but Wolf’s sources note they’ll have adverse effects on “recruiting & human resources, support, and esports....

Overthrow the Frozen King. Updated on April 9, 1:20 p.m. (GMT+8): Added relevant guides. Bane is one of the most versatile heroes inMobile Legends: Bang Bang. With his distinctive skill set, the octopus-like pirate can excel in the jungle, side lanes, or mid lane. Additionally, he offers flexibility in building either a physical or magic-focused item set. Shark Bite empowers his basic attack each time he casts a skill, while Crab Claw Cannon deals significant physical damage to the initial target and the enemy it bounces to....

Pesky no more. Updated on November 26, 3:25 p.m. (GMT+8): Improved relevancy. Possessing incredible mobility and damage capability, Harith can be a handful to deal with inMobile Legends: Bang Bang. However, even the mighty Leonin can be tamed with the right heroes on your team. His Chrono Dash and ultimate, Zaman Force allow him to repeatedly dodge attacks. Coupled with his passive Key Insight, which shortens crowd control duration, the mage is virtually untouchable....

Jumpstart 2022 falls into a strange category when it comes toMagic: the Gatheringproducts: it’s not a standard expansion, and therefore isn’t bound to any particular Plane or theme. But it also isn’t a full-blown Un-set, so it has to remain fairly consistent with what we’d expect from a standard expansion in terms of art and mechanics. RELATED:Magic: The Gathering - The Best Art From Streets Of New Capenna Despite lacking the thematic coherence that a singular setting provides, Jumpstart 2022 still manages to deliver some excellent artwork, both on its normal cards and on the special anime-inspired alternate art cards that appear in every pack....

Video games come in various styles and themes, from 2D point-and-click puzzles to 3D action adventures. A game rarely combines 2D and 3D techniques, as they usually stick to one or the other. But some entertaining gameplay mechanics can come out of experimenting with both dimensions. There are a few games out there that allow you to jump between perspectives in really creative ways. RELATED:The Best Games To Play In A Cafe This switch of perspectives might be a small aspect of a big open-world3D platformer gameor the core mechanic of a puzzling side scroller....

Controllers and keyboards aren’t the only ways to game. HOTAS, which stands for Hands on Throttle-And-Stick, is one of the most immersive ways to play. There are a variety of kinds and you can use them to gain total control of your aerial vehicles in a large number of titles. Related:The Best Combat Flight Simulators This emulates how pilots have controlled aircraft since the late 1950s. It can take some time to get used to, but its realism and command are hard to pass up....

Games made after movies tend to disappoint, but that’s not the case forStar Wars. They certainly have had the most chances for success, with over one hundred games dating all the way back to the Atari 2600. RELATED:Best Star Wars Games Of The 90s, Ranked While the early days of Star Wars games played mostly within the lines of the stories told on screen, some have fleshed out the universe in their own way....

Summary Competitive Commander, otherwise known as cEDH, is a very popular format inMagic: The Gathering. It is often characterized by fast mana, tutors, and game-winning combos that aim to cut down on the variability inherent in Commander. In this regard, red decks can be tricky to build around to their straightforward tactics. Related:Magic: The Gathering - Underrated Mono-Red Commanders Many red decks follow the classic red philosophy of “play card, hit face,” which lends well to the fast-paced nature of cEDH....

Video game tutorials serve to teach you about the game. Typically, they involve a light survey of mechanics, as well as tips that will help you in the future. Sometimes, tutorials can be simple and to the point, but other times, a tutorial can be highly convoluted and not make sense. Related:The Hardest Mini Bosses In Video Games Here, we are going to take a look at some of the hardest video game tutorials out there....

Neil Druckmann has saidThe Last of Usstill hasmore stories to tellwith its world and characters, meaning thatNaughty Doglikely hasn’t watered the miserable well of narrative prestige dry just yet. If anything, it’s just getting started. The Last of Us Part 1 arrived on thePS5back in 2022, and we are just days away from the HBO adaptation taking over our lives. Joel and Ellie’s post-apocalyptic adventure is more relevant than ever, and who could blame Sony and Naughty Dog for grabbing this bull by the horns and doing whatever possible when it comes to more games, comics, shows, films, or whatever else spawns from it....

HBO’sThe Last Of Usis well and truly off and running now, its second episode airing on Sunday night. That episode confirmed a fan theory regardinghow exactly the cordyceps fungus was able to spread so quickly. Be warned if you haven’t seen the first two episodes of the show, the rest of this article is teeming with pretty significant spoilers. Just hours after the show premiered nine days ago, fan theories started to swirl pointing to contaminated flour being the root of what quickly becomes an effectively world-ending pandemic....

For the first time in its relatively short life, the Steam player count forWarzone 2and Modern Warfare 2 has dipped below 100,000, which is causing members of the community to be more than a little worried about its future. With Season 2 right around the corner, there may be more riding on its success than meets the eye. As reported byVG247, the jointSteamplayer count for the games reached an all-time low of 87,000 in a 24-hour peak....

An abbreviation for an important term. Updated on May 16, 1:10 p.m. (GMT+8): Improved relevancy. It is a well-known fact thatanimeboasts a massive fan base worldwide, and to reach the audience globally, the publishers need to dub anime. Despite it’s popularity, many still find themselves wondering, what does dub mean in anime? For those unfamiliar with the term “dub” in anime, we have explained it below while addressing one of the most frequently asked questions, i....