I treat LANs and weekend tournaments like modular engineering challenges: how do I carry everything I need, set up quickly, and avoid the cable spaghetti that turns a hyped game night into a frantic troubleshooting session? Over the years I’ve iterated on a carry system that fits in one backpack,...
I spent the last two weeks pushing an AMD Ryzen 7 7800X through a mix of real-world creative...
I’ve bought my fair share of mice, pads, and headsets — some were instant upgrades, others were...
When I build or tune a gaming PC, one of the questions that comes up again and again is: Do I...
I’ve spent years dissecting the invisible chessboard that is Dota 2 map control. It’s not just...
When I first started tinkering with GPUs, I treated thermal paste like an afterthought — a dab of...
I’ve spent years swapping between every kind of controller I could get my hands on — stock Xbox...
When I build or tune a gaming PC, one of the questions that comes up again and again is: Do I really need an NVMe SSD for games, or is a SATA SSD or even an HDD still okay? I get it — storage is expensive, games are massive, and the difference between “it loads faster” and “I actually feel the improvement” isn't always clear. I’ve tested a lot of drives across a wide range of games,...
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I’ve spent years dissecting the invisible chessboard that is Dota 2 map control. It’s not just about stacking wards and pinging; it’s about shaping where fights happen, timing objectives before your opponents can react, and actively denying the enemy territory until their map feels small. In this guide I’ll lay out advanced warding patterns, timing windows, and “territory spoiling”...
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When I first started tinkering with GPUs, I treated thermal paste like an afterthought — a dab of whatever came with the cooler and I was done. Over hundreds of hours of long sessions, tournaments, and hardware testing for Gameriously, I learned the hard way that thermal paste choice can be the difference between a card that sings through a marathon session and one that slowly degrades,...
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I’ve spent years swapping between every kind of controller I could get my hands on — stock Xbox pads, custom Scuf controllers, modded PlayStation sticks, and boutique builds like the Xbox Elite and Razer Wolverine. As someone who tests gear, runs aim drills, and plays at a competitive level, I can tell you there’s no one-size-fits-all answer. But there are clear moments when a Scuf-style...
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I’ve spent more nights than I care to admit juggling framerate, GPU temps, and a messy overlay that looked great on paper but tanked my game. If you’re on a tight PC budget and you want a pro-level streaming overlay that doesn’t cost you frames, I’ve got a workflow that’s practical, tested, and focused on efficiency over flash. Below I’ll walk you through how I build overlays that...
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I spent years chasing the puzzle of how to make aim training actually matter in live matches. Like you, I’ve tried the classics — grind sessions in Kovaak’s, switch to Aim Lab for a week, then wonder why my 1v1 fights still felt off when the pressure was real. Over time I learned that translating aim practice into match performance isn’t about hours logged, it’s about deliberate...
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When I started following the competitive scene more closely, I expected the teams at the top to have massive rosters of staff, flashy facilities, and endless sponsor logos. What surprised me—and kept me fascinated—was how many underdog orgs punch above their weight by doing a few things really well. Over the years of playtesting, coaching friends, and talking with players and team owners,...
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I’ve spent thousands of hours in chairs that promise championship comfort and a handful of chairs that actually delivered. As someone who tests gear, tunes setups, and grinds practice sessions with competitive players, I care about more than just branding and RGB — I’m looking for seating that supports posture, accelerates recovery, and protects long-term performance. Here’s what pro...
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I’ve spent the last few weeks putting an RTX 4070 through its paces at 1440p high-refresh play — the kind of testing that matters if you want consistently high frame rates for competitive shooters or smooth, immersive visuals in AAA games. I’m going to walk you through what the 4070 really delivers, where it surprises, what its limits are, and how to get the most out of it for 1440p 120Hz+...
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I treat patch notes like a map. Not the glossy, hand-holding kind—more like a topo map that shows where the cliffs, rivers, and safe paths are. Read the wrong way, they’re just noise. Read them like a pro and you can predict which champions, weapons, or strategies are about to explode in tournaments and ranked ladders. Below are the mental models, practical steps, and tools I use to turn a...
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