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It was random weekend in the summer of 2017 when I realized how awesome online multiplayer gaming could be. Not more than a week later, I found out how truly awful it could also be. Both events changed my gaming habits forever. How I got to this place... I've been a long time console gamer. My first experience with gaming came in the form of an old hand-me-down Coleco Telstar system, hooked up to the RF adapter on my parents' Cadillac-sized television back in the early-80's. Playing several different versions of what was essentially Pong had me hooked. I loved that thing. Fast forward through several Nintendo systems, Atari, Gameboys, and the original Playstation, I ended up on Xbox 360 and Xbox One.
01 Mar 2023

The State of AAA Games (Opinion Post)

It was random weekend in the summer of 2017 when I realized how awesome online multiplayer gaming could be. Not…
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Welcome back to Competitive CoD 101. In the last post, we covered what Competitive Call of Duty is and discussed the Call of Duty League. Today, we’re going to talk about the core gameplay concepts you need to be aware of when playing or viewing Call of Duty in competitive modes. While future posts will cover tips, tricks and “need-to-know” stuff for the specific game modes (Search and Destroy, Hardpoint, and Control), this post provides basic gameplay tips that can be incorporated into all the game modes and will even help you out in public lobbies.
07 Feb 2023

Competitive Call of Duty 101 – Part 2

Welcome back to Competitive CoD 101. In the last post, we covered what Competitive Call of Duty is and discussed…
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Black Friday is upon us. That means deals to be had, mad shopping dashes, (the occasional riot), and an opportunity to pick up some of those toys you’ve been being really good for all year! Alas, not everything that looks good is good for you. Black Friday deals can be extraordinarily deceiving if you don’t know what to watch out for. We compiled five tips and tricks for you to keep from getting raked over the naughty coals this year. We hope they help you make sound buying decisions.
22 Nov 2022

5 Things To Watch Out For This Black Friday

Black Friday is upon us. That means deals to be had, mad shopping dashes, (the occasional riot), and an opportunity…