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Online Gaming: How to get into eSports this year

Want to test your gaming skills against competitive players, and what the hell is “competitive gaming” anyway? Let’s have a look-see. The post Online Gaming: How to get into eSports this year appeared...

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Things you are wrong about when it comes to eSports

Many gamers, especially older gamers believe that you have to do certain things to either enjoy or be good at eSports and because they can’t do them, don’t compete. They're wrong. The post Things you...

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How you can help improve eSports coverage

After ranting a little bit about why eSports coverage in South Africa sucks I’ve gotten a great response from gamers and companies and many questions about how it can be improved. So I thought I’d...

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Up and coming: Veneration eSports

Veneration eSports is a community taking on the task of creating a real MGO and making good progress. The post Up and coming: Veneration eSports appeared first on Critical Hit.

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Support SAGamer supporting local eSports

SAGamer’s Richard Scott is calling all competitive gamers in an effort to help raise awareness of their clans and social media and get more followers and supporters. The post Support SAGamer supporting...

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This is what it’s like to be a gamer

This video shares a glimpse of the immense adoration we have for gaming. The post This is what it’s like to be a gamer appeared first on Critical Hit.

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Gaming arcades: True social gaming

We take a look at the small, but thriving arcade scene in Australia. Can you still find decent game arcades in South Africa? The post Gaming arcades: True social gaming appeared first on Critical Hit.

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In defence of First Person Shooters

There's an odd stigma attached to First Person Shooters, and a sort of derision given to its players. Is it justified? The post In defence of First Person Shooters appeared first on Critical Hit.

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Spanish basketball team opens its doors to eSports

The real world and virtual have crossed paths once again as top Spanish basketball team Saski Baskonia have merged with Atlantis eSports welcoming 15 new cyber athletes to their roster. The post...

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How to train like a pro for CS:GO

RandomHero shocked the CS:GO community with his dedication to practice and improvement. Today he has released his training guide to us, and we hope to make everyone a professional The post How to train...

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So what went wrong at ESWC?

Bravado Gaming struggled to make it out of the group stages at ESWC. Here is what went wrong The post So what went wrong at ESWC? appeared first on Critical Hit.

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The International 5 Visa debacle – Valve are stepping in

Valve are stepping in after Visa issues in CIS and China. Washing D.C Senator Maria Cantwell will assist Valve in insuring Natus Vincere, EHOME and Vega Squadron do not miss one of the biggest eSports...

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The roots of eSports

You may call yourself a cyber athlete. You may take part in some of South Africa's biggest competitive eSport's tournaments. But, do you know the roots of eSports? Duncan "Thorin" Shields shares his...

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The International 5 prize pool prediction and comparison

The International 5 prize pool has surpassed the $16 million mark. Comparisons need to be made to once again perfect Valve's compendium model. How have we improved from 2014, and will this revive Dota...

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Rocket League is now an official eSport title

Rocket League is the love child of FIFA Football, Need For Speed and TrackMania Nations. It's also now an official eSport. Is this the eSport we've been waiting for? The post Rocket League is now an...

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Dota 2 International 5 sets the bar even higher

The current TI5 prize pool is higher than the last three Dota 2 tournaments... combined. The post Dota 2 International 5 sets the bar even higher appeared first on Critical Hit.

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Valve will be more strict on roster changes after TI5

Valve have announced that if teams wish to retain their invites to the Dota 2 Major Championships, all roster changes need to be completed by September 1st. This is a good thing. The post Valve will be...

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ESL have partnered up NADA to combat Performance Drugs in eSports

The Electronic Sports League have teamed up with the NADA to produce a new anti peformance enhancement drug program The post ESL have partnered up NADA to combat Performance Drugs in eSports appeared...

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Speedrunners is now an official eSport

ESL have added another title to their tournament roster. Speedrunners is the latest addition, with the first competitive kicking off on Saturday. The post Speedrunners is now an official eSport...

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The Weekend in eSports

Once again we were treated to some great local competitive gaming over the weekend. Orena hosted their Battle For The Throne, while newcomers Altitude Gaming introduced their first few matches of the...

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The International Playoff Day 2–No Secret to the upsets

Day 2 of the Main Event came with upsets and triumphs. Team Secret are down to the lower bracket, and EHOME may just be the new team to keep an eye on. The post The International Playoff Day 2–No...

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Energy eSports pick up Heroes of The Storm

Energy eSports have added a Heroes of The Storm team to their official roster. The team is comprised of familliar faces within the South African MOBA scene, including members of their former Dota 2...

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Sumail Hassan Syed becomes the youngest eSports millionaire

Evil Geniuses set a few new records in eSports. Sumail is the youngest millionare and the organization takes the number one spot as the highest earning eSports team. The post Sumail Hassan Syed becomes...

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Microsoft Xbox One Elite Controller Review

The Elite Controller is a marvel in engineering, and easily the best controller out on the market for competitive players and hardcore Xbox One gamers alike. The post Microsoft Xbox One Elite...

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eSports enters the Norwegian high school curriculum

Norway has introduced competitive gaming to their school curriculum, but it's gaming with a bit of a twist. Mental and physical training form an important part of this 5 hour per day program which will...

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2016 Proves eSports pays

What if I told you, you can make good money being a competitive gamer? You might not believe me. However, 2016 has proved that players can make a decent salary, but it comes with a catch... you have to...

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What do you think of South African esports in 2016?

Let's discuss the highs and lows of 2016 esports in South Africa, what was done right, what can we improve on, and how can we make 2017 an even bigger year? The post What do you think of South African...

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An 80s competitive gaming show is getting a remake

You might not have known about it, but in the 80s esports got its very first televised show. STARCADE! is returning with a retro-reboot featuring modern day esports. The post An 80s competitive gaming...

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Casual vs competitive gaming: What are the differences?

By Jayson ‘Trinoc’ van Kerckhoven Ever since their inception, video games have captured the imagination of millions. As gamers, we have always been captivated by the vast open worlds, immersive...

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Today’s Fortnite patch introduces in-game tournaments

While it’s currently one of the biggest games in the world right now, Fortnite is hardly the poster child for esports or competitive gaming. That is something epic is intent on changing though, with...

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The US Army wants to use esports as its latest recruitment tool

For years now, the US Army has struggled to get young people interested in joining their ranks. It’s seen the military do all sorts of things to lure in the youth, including make official army video...

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