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How Web3 Games Are Trying to Win Back Regular Players in 2026
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How Web3 Games Are Trying to Win Back Regular Players in 2026

Web3 games had a rough first impression with normal players. A lot of them felt like crypto projects wearing a game skin. Before you could even see if the game was fun, there was talk about wallets, tokens, gas fees, seed phrases, NFT floors, and marketplaces. Some people liked that. Most players just wanted to

Jessica Thompson · June 18, 2026 · 6 Mins Read

Why Players Often Trust a Game More When They Know Who Runs the Whole Network
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Why Players Often Trust a Game More When They Know Who Runs the Whole Network

A good trailer does not buy the same trust it used to. Players have seen this movie before. The reveal looks huge, the comments go mad, then launch day arrives, and nobody can log in. The store works, somehow, but the servers do not. Support posts one vague message, Discord turns ugly, and suddenly that

Jessica Thompson · June 18, 2026 · 7 Mins Read

How to Create the Perfect Clan Name
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How to Create the Perfect Clan Name in 2026 (Step-by-Step Guide)

Your clan name is more than just a label — it’s your squad’s identity, your brand in the gaming world, and often the first thing opponents see before a match. A great clan name builds unity, intimidates enemies, and becomes legendary in lobbies. Whether you play competitive Call of Duty, chill in Roblox, or raid

Jessica Thompson · June 16, 2026 · 4 Mins Read

Funny Gamertag Ideas That Will Make Your Friends Laugh in 2026
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Funny Gamertag Ideas That Will Make Your Friends Laugh in 2026

In the world of online gaming, your gamertag is your first impression — and nothing beats one that makes the entire lobby burst out laughing. Whether you’re trolling in Call of Duty, chilling in Roblox, or clutching in Valorant, a funny gamertag turns every match into comedy gold. Funny names work because they’re memorable, relatable,

Jessica Thompson · June 16, 2026 · 3 Mins Read

Link lying on his bed in the Zelda: Ocarina of Time remake trailer
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This Week in Gaming News: June 8th – June 14th, 2026

Summer is well underway (depending on who you ask, of course), and it’s time for us to once again take a turn in our time machine and have a look at what’s been happening in the gaming world. The summer showcase season has pretty much drawn to a close, but Nintendo had one or two

Jay Allsopp · June 15, 2026 · 5 Mins Read

The Love of Loot Boxes: Why the Counter-Strike Community is Hooked
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The Love of Loot Boxes: Why the Counter-Strike Community is Hooked

Counter-Strike represents one of the most popular tactical first-person shooting games of all time. Users are provided with a maelstrom of powerful weapons. Countless environments are available. Teamwork is normally a necessity. Tactics trump blind luck, or so-called “bullet hell” platforms. In other words, Counter-Strike has come to define what iGaming is all about. While

Jessica Thompson · June 8, 2026 · 3 Mins Read

A close-up of Spyro the Dragon
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This Week in Gaming News: June 1st – June 7th, 2026

Summer Game Fest time is officially upon us, and you know what that means: game announcements galore. This week certainly hasn’t disappointed us on that front! This week alone, we were treated to the twin titanic spectacle of the Summer Game Fest show and the Xbox presentation, and that’s in addition to plenty of smaller

Jay Allsopp · June 8, 2026 · 5 Mins Read

Best Free Online Solitaire Games to Play in 2026
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Best Free Online Solitaire Games to Play in 2026

Not all free solitaire sites are worth your time. Some bombard you with ads the moment you deal your first card. Others are so stripped down they feel like an afterthought. To save you the trouble, here’s a breakdown of the best free online solitaire games you can play right now in 2026.  Soliatre.us — (Editor’s Pick)

Jessica Thompson · June 5, 2026 · 5 Mins Read

A close-up of a bearded character in Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4
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This Week in Gaming News: May 25th – May 31st, 2026

Somehow, another week has managed to fly by, and we’re here again rounding up the week’s news in the gaming world. How can it be that time flies so? Well, overly flowery and poetic intros aside, we are, as you’ve probably surmised, here once again to bring you everything important you need to know from

Jay Allsopp · June 1, 2026 · 5 Mins Read

Fox looking at a table of planets in Star Fox
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The Best Games for June 2026

With the arrival of June, summer well and truly begins, and as we’ve said here before, there’s no better way to celebrate warmer weather and longer nights than by staying indoors and playing some video games. We kid, of course. Traditionally speaking, June is a good time to rest and catch up on your backlog;

Jay Allsopp · May 30, 2026 · 5 Mins Read

Lanxess Arena Hits Full Sold Out Status Month Ahead Of June Cologne Major
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Lanxess Arena Hits Full Sold Out Status Month Ahead Of June Cologne Major

In May 2026, the organizers of the Cologne tournament officially confirmed the “sold out” status for the Lanxess-Arena a full month before the start of the first matches. I believe this sales dynamic is a direct consequence of the championship receiving the official summer Major status from Valve for the first time, featuring a base

Jessica Thompson · May 28, 2026 · 6 Mins Read