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Riot Honors Profits Over Players with League of Legends Honor Rework
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League of Legends’ Latest Patch: Honoring Profits Over Players?

The Honor System Revamp: A Wolf in Sheep's Clothing? Hey there, Summoners! Buckle up, because Riot Games just dropped the notes for Patch 25.04, and it's stirring the pot in the League of Legends community. This time, the spotlight's on the Honor system revamp—a change that seems less about fostering good vibes and more about squeezing players dry, yet again. Let's dive into the nitty-gritty of this update and see how it fits into Riot's ongoing trend of prioritizing profits over player satisfaction. From Steady Progression to Dynamic Evaluation Previously, your Honor level in League was a steady climb over the season—play nice, don't get penalized, and you'd reap the rewards. A simple carrot and the stick type of motivation. Now, Riot's introducing a "dynamic evaluation" system that updates based on your recent behavior. Sounds fancy, right? But here's the kicker: this change […]

Ayefkay February 21, 2025

Gamergate 2.0 Echo Chamber Following the Money
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The Gamergate Media Echo Chamber: Following the Money

Too Many Coincidences Gaming media feels like an echo chamber. Same talking points. Same narratives. Same forced "hot takes" that just so happen to align with a particular agenda. But why? After following the money, it turns out the industry is way more interconnected than you'd think. Strap in—we're about to take a look behind the curtain and meet the wizard. Meet the Gaming Media's Main Characters Great Hill Partners In 2019, Great Hill Partners established G/O Media after purchasing the Gizmodo Media Group and The Onion from Univision Communications Inc. That purchase included several outlets, such as Deadspin, The Onion, Gizmodo, and Kotaku. Fast forward to today—Kotaku is surprisingly the last one still standing, though barely, considering the mass layoffs it has endured recently. But here’s where it gets interesting: In 2021, Blackstone GP Stakes (yes, that Blackstone) bought […]

Ayefkay February 7, 2025

The Real Game Awards vs The Game Awards
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The Real Game Awards: A Glorious Middle Finger to Gaming Media

Move over, Geoff Keighley—Gaming Awards Has a New Sheriff in Town The inaugural event of The Real Game Awards, hosted by Stuttering Craig of the popular gaming podcast Side Scrollers, burst onto the scene with a simple, gamer-first agenda: let the players decide the winners. No corporate fluff, no ESG buzzwords, and definitely no “high art” picks like Astro Bot. With categories ranging from "Best MMO" to "Worst Journalist of the Year", this event wasn’t just a fresh start for gaming awards—it was a revolution.Let’s dig into why The Real Game Awards hit all the right notes while exposing everything wrong with its corporate-shill counterpart, The Game Awards. Image Credit: The Real Game Awards Gamer Power: 100% Voting Control One of the standout features of The Real Game Awards is its 100% player-driven voting system. This was a huge breath of fresh air […]

Ayefkay January 25, 2025

Diversity in Gaming Devs The Story Behind the Numbers
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32% Diversity in Gaming Devs? The Story Behind the Numbers

The Latest Saga in Gaming's DEI Obsession Welcome to the twisted world of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) in gaming. On the surface, a recent article by TheGamer shouts triumphantly that, "Women and Non-Binary Devs Now Make Up 32% of All Game Developers, Up from 24% in 2022." At first glance, it sounds like like we're heading towards their version of "progress". But when you unpack this narrative, things start to smell like a steaming bowl of overripe propaganda. Is this statistic truly the direction gaming is heading, or is it just another way to gatekeep and play identity politics? Grouping Women with Non-Binary: A Misleading Narrative First, let’s address the elephant in the room.Grouping women with people who identify as non-binary individuals under one umbrella is like saying apples and oranges are the same because they’re both fruits.Sure, women and people that identify […]

Ayefkay January 24, 2025

Best Anime 2025 to Watch Right Now
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Anime

Fall Anime Finales and Best Winter Anime to Watch Right Now

Why is Anime so Fire Right Now? Ah, anime.The sacred art of procrastination, the ultimate serotonin boost, and, let’s be honest, the reason my sleep schedule is a meme at this point.With Fall anime for 2024 wrapped up in spectacular fashion and Winter 2025 gearing up to melt our faces with even more awesomeness, I couldn’t resist putting together my top picks for the season’s best finales and the upcoming continuations we’re all chomping at the bit for.Strap in, weebs, because this list is about to hit harder than Truck-kun in the next 36 Isekai drops. Image Credit: Dan Da Dan | GKIDS The Big Bang: Fall 2024 Anime Finales Blue Lock: Season 2 Goals Achieved We’re kicking things off with Blue Lock, the anime that’s single-handedly redefining soccer as a gladiator sport.Sure, some fans were grumbling about the animation […]

Ayefkay January 19, 2025

Gaming Media Machine Case Study in Bad Journalism
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The Broken Gaming Media: A Case Study in Bad Journalism

In a world where clout is currency and "journalistic integrity" is apparently an endangered species, we have another classic case of the gaming media tripping over its own hypocrisy. The drama began when SmashJT and industry veteran Mark Kern (aka Grummz) broke the story on smashjt.com about the departure of Corinne Busche, director of Dragon Age: The Veilguard, from BioWare and EA after the game’s spectacular failure. But instead of a straightforward acknowledgment of their work, the story quickly spiraled into a tangled web of misattribution, gatekeeping, and self-serving "reporting." Breaking News or Breaking Bad? SmashJT posted the original scoop (backed by credible sources) and provided an in-depth breakdown of the fallout at BioWare. Kern added further legitimacy by sharing his insights, yet hours later, Jeff Grubb of GiantBomb fame-swooped in with a tweet saying, "Corinne Busche, director of Dragon […]

Ayefkay January 17, 2025

Marvel Rivals Review Secret Ingredient Why It's So Good
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Marvel Rivals: The Formula Western Games Can’t Understand

Marvel Rivals is the Heroic Game Changer we Needed Marvel Rivals has smashed onto the gaming scene like Hulk through a wall, leaving a trail of broken records and starstruck players. Yet, despite its undeniable success, there’s a weird undercurrent of criticism coming from legacy gaming media and the "modern" crowd of gamers that....no one's really surprised at anymore. They’re trying to compare it to other hero shooters like Overwatch or nitpick every design choice as if it’s the end of gaming civilization, when in the end - it's just a good game made for people that actually enjoy gaming. Bananas and blasphemy. Let’s cut through the noise. Marvel Rivals isn’t just a hero shooter—it’s a masterclass in how to balance great characters, creative design, and gameplay without pandering to tired ideologies or virtue signaling. It’s also a big, juicy […]

Ayefkay January 7, 2025

Black Myth Wukong Robbed GOTY Game Awards
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How Black Myth: Wukong Got Robbed at The Game Awards

The Game Awards Show Their True Colors From the first trailer, Black Myth: Wukong captivated the gaming world with jaw-dropping visuals, stunning combat mechanics, and a narrative rooted in rich Chinese mythology. Game Science delivered something we rarely see in AAA gaming—a unique blend of artistry and action that didn’t feel watered down for mass appeal. Now compare that to Astro Bot, which, sure, was charming and polished, but let’s be real—it’s a platformer that could have come out on the PS4 and no one would have noticed. What Astro Bot lacks is the cultural depth and sheer ambition that Wukong brought to the table. Let’s toss some truth bombs into the ring, eh? Sales Figures: Wukong sold over 10 million copies in its first two months, dwarfing Astro Bot’s mediocre 3 million. Player Engagement: At its peak, Wukong had […]

Ayefkay December 14, 2024

Path of Exile 2 Servers Down
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Path of Exile 2 Servers Down: Let’s Have Some Patience!

PATH OF EXILE 2: EARLY RELEASE WOES Patience is a virtue!Let’s be real for a second: early game launches, especially for titles as ambitious as Path of Exile 2 (PoE2), can feel like you’re riding a rollercoaster that’s still under construction. Grinding Gear Games (GGG) recently graced us with the long-awaited early access to their sequel, but things haven’t been entirely smooth.While the studio is known for its stellar ARPG legacy, PoE2’s early release has been more of a symphony of chaos—and not the poetic kind. A QUICK RECAP: WHAT IS PATH OF EXILE 2? For the uninitiated (or those living under a proverbial gaming rock), Path of Exile 2 is the sequel to GGG’s critically acclaimed PoE, an ARPG that’s basically the free-to-play juggernaut to Diablo’s paid shenanigans.PoE2 promises a fresh campaign, revamped visuals, an updated skill gem system, and […]

Ayefkay December 6, 2024

The Best Anime Songs of All Time
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Anime

The Top 21 Anime Songs of All Time

WHAT ARE THE BEST ANIME SONGS? Our favorite anime isn’t just about jaw-dropping fights, heartfelt narratives, or enough emotional damage to rival therapy bills—it’s also about the music.The right opening or ending song doesn’t just hype you up; it embeds itself in your soul, adding depth and elevating the entire show.Here’s a countdown of 21 (don't ask why "21", I'll explain at the end) of the most iconic, earworm-worthy anime songs that have graced our noise holes and I'll even throw in some links if you haven't seen these anime, because they're all pretty damn good. Let’s vibe! 21. YU YU HAKUSHO SMILE BOMB BY SARA WHITE https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eHf0-CHdQCoThis opening is like stepping into a time machine straight to the '90s anime golden age. Smile Bomb captures the heart of Yu Yu Hakusho with its upbeat vibe and nostalgic energy.And the […]

Ayefkay December 5, 2024

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