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I Can’t Stop Playing This Shitty iPhone Football Game

Football season is over, which means that I am forced to fill the gaping void in my life with booze, drugs, utterly worthless draft speculation, whatever has been gathering dust on the DVR, and (oh God) family interaction. OR DO I? You fellow GAMERS like me out there (I play games on my phone, which is the most…

EA Takes $3,000 Back From Madden NFL Pro After 'Inappropriate' Tweets

Chris “Dubby” McFarland proved himself the best Madden NFL 17 player in the country after defeating Eric “Problem” Wright in the grand finals of the Madden Bowl just over a week ago. Less than a week later he was forced to give back $3,000 of his $75,000 prize winnings after violating EA’s Code of Conduct.

Why Some People Love Playing As Smash Bros.' Bayonetta, And Why Some Hate It

On Wednesday, Super Smash Bros. 4 legend Gonzalo Barrios (“ZeRo”) declared that Bayonetta is the best character in the game right now. Since early last year, Bayonetta has gone from a despised, over-powered monster to a big question mark and, now, apparently, a balanced but elite pick.

Smash Bros. Match From Weekend's Tournament Is Some Epic Anime Shit

Super Smash Bros. Melee players Mango and Leffen clashed on Sunday in a match that will make you cry big, anime tears. Fans are already calling it 2017’s “set of the year”—despite the fact it’s only January.

China's 2016 World Electronic Sports Games Were Lit

China has been building ghost cities, constructing man-made islands in the Pacific, and more recently diving head-first into the world of competitive gaming. When it comes to esports, the World Electronic Sports Games are entirely next level thanks to gigantic prize pools, unusual rules, and inconsistent live streams.

Miami Heat's Esports Partner Gets Counter-Strike Team Following Labor Dispute

The Counter-Strike players for the esports organization Team SoloMid have all left following a dispute with owners over which leagues they could play in. Instead, the squad have all joined with Misfits, an organization that just this week announced its new partnership with the Miami Heat.

Digital Chaos Wins Its First Big Dota 2 Tournament

Just a week into 2017, Digital Chaos showed that their best days are still ahead after taking first place at ESL One Genting and making it their first big tournament win since becoming a Dota 2 team back in August of 2015.

Rob Corddry And Al Madrigal Host Most Cringe-Worthy Esports Tournament In Recent Memory

Backstabx just won $15,000 and took first place at this year’s Crown Duel, Clash Royale’s biggest tournament of the year. But Rob Corddry probably still doesn’t remember his game, despite chatting with him several times throughout the two-hour event.