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Han Yi Ying Becomes First Non-Korean Female Pro Gamer

Posted on February 15, 2012 by mikkel

Known as MisS, Han Yi Yang has become the first female pro gamer who wasn’t Korean. She has hosted a popular gaming TV show in China for years, and she has previously stated that she had dreams of becoming a … Continue reading →

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Top 5 Laptops for Starcraft

Posted on February 7, 2012 by mikkel

When it comes to gaming, the best computers are often bulky desktops that don’t go anywhere. So if you want to have a LAN party, playing Starcraft can be a real ordeal. The good news is that all is not … Continue reading →

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Megaupload Founder No Longer Holds “Call of Duty” Crown

Posted on January 27, 2012 by mikkel

Once thought of as the ultimate Call of Duty player, Kim Dotcom has officially lost his crown. Due to recent events, Dotcom has been able to play and compete, giving other gamers around the world a fighting chance. He has … Continue reading →

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Starcraft 2 Vs World of Warcraft

Posted on January 18, 2012 by mikkel

For me, I started out with Warcraft II when it was actually popular and gradually moved onto WoW and Starcraft consequently. Through gaming, I’ve noticed that there are quite a few people who limit themselves to one of the two, … Continue reading →

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Starcraft 2: MLG Awards

Posted on January 5, 2012 by mikkel

Are any of us surprised? We all know that Starcraft 2 has basically taken over the whole market, but not everybody expected apparently that Starcraft 2 would be in the MLG Awards, a major plus for the game and the … Continue reading →

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Starcraft 2 May Be Better Than Chess

Posted on December 24, 2011 by mikkel

Chess has always been the ultimate war of wills and ultimately of brain power. People view it as a test and an honor, but as it turns out, Starcraft may well be surpassing chess as the “drosphila of cognitive psychology … Continue reading →

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Do Female Gamers Have Happier Relationships?

Posted on December 14, 2011 by mikkel

While the average gamer is thought of as a man, studies have shown that there are a growing number of female gamers emerging. Like those women found in the military, female gamers some would say are more likely to be … Continue reading →

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Youth Addiction to Video Games on the Rise

Posted on December 5, 2011 by mikkel

While Starcraft can be a fun outlet for some, and video games are even suggested to be good for children with ADHD, there is a limit to the fun. Serious American addiction to video games is on the rise, reaching … Continue reading →

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16 Year Old Wins MLG National Championship

Posted on November 21, 2011 by mikkel

While there are many who religiously play Starcraft 2 and watch the world of Starcraft 2, there are some who are just more talented, and every time it seems to be the Koreans. They create blogs, they create monologues, and … Continue reading →

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Starcraft II: Heart of the Swarm

Posted on November 9, 2011 by mikkel

The coming expansion of Starcraft II has been teased and shown, but many consumers find themselves with more questions than answers about it. What happened to Kerrigan? Why has she come back to take her matriarachal role with the Zerg … Continue reading →

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