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November 21, 2023
Gaming just got a shake-up with Xbox's latest policy twist. If you're an Xbox Series X user, you might have caught wind of the 0x82d6002 error, causing a bit of a stir. In a nutshell, it's a heads-up from Xbox Series X, warning about the use of unauthorized accessories and dropping the bomb that these accessories will be blocked starting November 12, 2023.
For many of us, the Xbox Series X experience has been all about personalization, with third-party accessories playing a big role. The error has triggered concerns, especially among those who swear by their third-party controllers. The big question on everyone's mind: What now?
While not every third-party controller is on the hit list, there's a cloud of uncertainty hanging over the gaming horizon. Will Xbox Series X change its mind? Is there a workaround in the works? In the midst of all this, one thing's clear: Evil Controllers has your back. Stick around to find out why our genuine first-party controllers are your worry-free
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November 10, 2021
Esports has become widely popular in the past decade, and it has turned into an industry of its own. Not only that, but it has become a regular feature among schools and educational institutions. In fact, it has managed to overtake basketball, soccer, and several other types of sports that are played in schools and colleges.
Esports is quickly catching on among students, who are greatly enjoying the benefits that come along with it, apart from increased enjoyment. This article covers all of the reasons why esports is encouraging and beneficial for children in schools.
Benefits of Esports in Schools
According to experts, students who participate in extracurricular activities are able to do well in their studies and also develop several skills that help them in life. In today’s world, esports has become another popular extracurricular activity that students are able to enjoy. With that said, let’s have a look at its benefits.
1. Esports Players Are More
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October 22, 2021
Esports is a term that you might not have heard in the 2000s but in the past decade, it has become a full-fledged billion-dollar industry with millions of gamers all over the world. Moreover, the industry has also been boosted with the help of coverage provided to it by mainstream and social media. This is why you can see a lot of gaming channels on analog and digital cable, YouTube, Twitch, and other streaming platforms.
If you don’t have a lot of knowledge about esports, let us put your mind at ease by telling you that it is another term for professional gaming. It involves games where players compete in tournaments, battles, and competitions to win money. It also involves live streaming gameplay and getting sponsorship offers from brands, but let’s not get ahead of ourselves.
What is Professional Gaming?
Professional gaming, or pro gaming, is like a sport, only it involves video games played by professionals, who are involved part-time or full-time into this industry.
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October 20, 2021
One of the most exciting and inspiring trends in the past decade is eSports, which is closely tied in with the video game industry. They have been greatly facilitated with the help of innovation in hardware and cutting-edge graphics. Moreover, streaming technology has also played a major role in taking this industry forward. All these things strongly suggest that eSports will only continue to go up from here, and this article highlights the top eSports trends that you should look out for.
Competitive Console Gaming
When it comes to competitive gaming, your mind might instantly go to PC gaming. However, the past few years have proved that console gaming is also coming up to speed. This has become possible thanks to new gaming consoles like the PlayStation 4 and 5, as well as the Xbox Series X. These consoles feature next-gen and advanced hardware that are leaps and bounds over previous consoles. Thanks to their streaming and Wi-Fi capabilities, console gamers have also jumped
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November 11, 2019
SNK fans rejoice, fan favorite and gaming icon Terry Bogard has been added to the lineup of Super Smash Bros. Ultimate for the Nintendo Switch.
Terry is the latest addition to the fighting game, having been announced on September 4th during a Nintendo Direct. He is now the fourth downloadable character that can be obtained using the DLC Fighters Pass, and is labeled as the 74th fighter in the game.
Terry has a long history of appearing in fighting games, having made his debut in the 1991 game Fatal Fury: King of Fighters. Since then, he’s made appearances in countless Fatal Fury and King of Fighters installments. He’s appeared in Neo Geo, arcade, Game Boy, PlayStation, and Xbox consoles, along the way.
Known for his long hair and red trucker cap, Terry Bogard is almost a mascot of sorts for SNK, as he appears on a slew of different merchandise associated with the Japanese gaming giant.
Developers for Smash implemented Terry’s fighting style from the 1990’s games,
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September 26, 2019
The biggest name in video games shared his opinion that he thinks video games will be an Olympic sport in the near future, this according to gossip site TMZ.
Tyler “Ninja” Blevins was caught up with by a TMZ paparazzo this past week and was asked his opinion on the growth of the eSports industry. Blevins said that he thinks the industry is still growing, and it will only be a matter of time before video games are played on a competitive level internationally at the Olympics.
Speaking to TMZ, Ninja said, "For me, I just think it's going to be time," Ninja tells TMZ Sports. "I think that obviously, the younger generation enjoys eSports and enjoys watching video games. Eventually, that's what they're gonna want and that's what the TV people are gonna want to show and represent.”
"Just give a little bit of time and eSports will be there.”
Ninja recently made news when he switched from popular streaming site Twitch to Microsoft-owned Mixer. His move was met by hundreds
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September 18, 2019
The beta for the highly anticipated Call of Duty: Modern Warfare is bringing in some new modes this weekend, including a 64 person multiplayer mode that harkens back to the classic days of Battlefield on the PC.
The new mode is called Ground War mode and will feature 32 on 32 combat, including the ability to use vehicles to eliminate the other team. The map for the beta mode will be Karst River Quarry and will resemble the popular Modern Warfare 2 Map “Quarry”. This map will grow and allow players to ride in APCs and other vehicles, blasting away as you try to take down your foes.
The beta for this round will go live on September 19th at 10am PST for those who preorder the game. If you’re not set on preordering, you can get in on the action beginning on September 21st.
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare is a fresh game that shares an identical name to the 2007 version of the game that took the world by storm. This version will feature
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August 27, 2019
This year’s annual Pokemon World Championships are all wrapped up, with players from around the world competing in Pokemon video games as well as the ever-popular trading card game, along with the mobile hit Pokemon Go.
This year’s event took place in Washington D.C. and saw players squaring off in Pokemon Sun and Moon, Pokken, and Pokemon Go on the digital side of things. The winners for the digital games were as follows
World Video Game Championships
Junior Division: Pi Wu (Taiwan)
Senior Division: Ko Tsukide (Japan)
Masters Division: Naoto Mizobuchi (Japan)Pokken World Championships
Senior Division: Collin Jones (USA)
Masters Division: Subutan (Japan)Pokemon Go Invitational:
Champion: PogokiengThe big winners for the trading card game are as follows:
Pokemon World Trading Card Championships
Junior Division: Haruki Miyamoto (Japan) -
August 20, 2019
American eSports team eUnited has come out as the big winners at the Call of Duty World League Championship 2019 in Los Angeles this past weekend.
The victory saw the team taking home the top prize of $800,000 after they managed to get the best of the team 100 Thieves, winning 3-2 in the final round. There were 32 teams invited to the tournament, featuring some of the best players in the world.
The big win is the second consecutive eSports victory for eUnited, as they won the Pro League Finals in Miami in July. The team is made up of James Eubanks, Alec Sanderson, Preston Sanderson, and Tyler Pharris. The group was founded in 2016 and is organized as eSports Entertainment, LLC. There are multiple sub-teams under the eUnited umbrella that participate in eSports, with a PUBG, Smash, and Smite team all competing in events.
If you’re looking for an eSports controller that makes you play like a pro, then you should check out our slate
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July 13, 2019
Infinity Ward’s new Call of Duty: Modern Warfare was shown off a bit more on July 11th, showcasing a new Gunfight Mode that’s meant for busy players looking for a fast bit of action.
The mode is 2-on-2 action and is one of 20 game modes that have been announced for the title. The game has 40-second rounds and urges players to be wise about their strategy, whereas most games have over-the-top action for rounds. There is no health regeneration, and the first squad that racks up six victories takes the entire match.
Other differences from popular Call of Duty modes include customizable load-outs, with weapons pre-determined before you start your round. The final number of maps for Gunfight Mode isn’t set in stone, but Infinity Ward has indicated that they’re looking at around three maps.
We watched some of the streams today, and while it’s definitely Call of Duty, there is a whole element that feels different, as you have to be very