The real reason e-sports can’t go mainstream anytime soon

If 2010 and 2011 are to be remembered in a future full of professional gamers and wide-audience viewership of "e-sports," they will certainly be...

Ubisoft, here’s what has to change in Assassin’s Creed 5 multiplayer

With five months and ten playthroughs of Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag multiplayer under my belt, I think it's safe to say the general...

It Happened To Me: There are no old people on Steam and I’m suddenly feeling uncomfortable with it

January is always a funny month on Steam: it is inevitably flooded with players who've bought or received new games during the Christmas sale...

DarkSydeGeoff interview: Is a DSP showdown coming?

Last week, DarkSydeGeoff graced our site with his top tier approach to trolling and griefing videogame teammates. This week, I sat down...

Stinkyboard Q&A with Stephane Rivard: Mettle of the pedal!

With the advent of billion-button gaming mice and head-mounted optical displays, the impact of high-tech hardware on competitive gaming is all but inevitable....

The big secret: Elitism doesn’t win games

No matter what game you play, you will always find a group of people who think they're the best. Sometimes it's true, though it...

Top 5 drinks to imbibe whilst gaming

Back when I was trying to get this gig, I wrote an article about things you should keep around your gaming station for...

Jozhear puts the super in Super Street Fighter IV

Just as many of you may respect my work in the worlds of Team Fortress 2 and Assassin's Creed, so too do...

Idra shares thoughts on Starcraft 2 balance

Greg Fields, better known as EG Idra, has seen a number of exciting matches over the past few weeks. With grand triumphs and painful...

Get Good: Confidence in competitive gaming

I've watched my fair share of competitive matches, and there's something different about players at that level. No, I'm not talking about their attitude toward new...