7 Infamous Myths Surrounding Gaming and Esports

30 July 2021Ellavie Ichlasa Amalia

There are definitely a lot of myths surrounding the gaming community and the activity as a whole, most of them being widely inaccurate and misleading. Unfortunately, many gamers often also fall victim to these assumptions, which is why I think it is important to air out and debunk all of these gaming or esports myths. … Continue reading 7 In.....

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The Increasing Complexity and Impact of Mobile Gaming In the Last 10 Years

27 July 2021Ellavie Ichlasa Amalia

Back in 1997, popular mobile games (or the only mobile games that exist) such as Snake in the Nokia phones were relatively simple in design. However, as mobile technology continues to develop, game devs continue to create more complex and interesting games. In 2002, X-Forge 3D was released. With this game engine, many games with … Continue r.....

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Jatuh Bangun Industri Konsol Handheld: Dulu, Sekarang, dan Nanti

25 July 2021Ellavie Ichlasa Amalia

Mobile gaming dianggap sebagai salah satu alasan mengapa PlayStation Vita gagal ketika Sony meluncurkan handheld tersebut pada akhir 2011/awal 2012. Sejak saat itu, muncul diskusi bahwa mobile gaming akan mematikan industri konsol, khususnya handheld. Meskipun begitu, Nintendo Switch, yang dirilis pada 2017, sukses besar. Perusahaan Jepang itu bahk.....

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Sejarah Panjang Dota 2 dan The International: Berawal dari Mod Sampai Jadi Langganan Rekor Hadiah Turnamen Esports Terbesar Dunia

22 July 2021Ellavie Ichlasa Amalia

Di Indonesia, skena esports dari Dota 2 mungkin sudah dianggap hidup segan mati tak mau. Pasalnya, di Tanah Air, game esports yang populer memang mobile game. Karena itu, jangan heran jika tidak banyak organisasi esports yang punya tim Dota 2 atau game PC lainnya saat ini. Meskipun begitu, tak bisa dipungkiri bahwa Dota 2 tetap … Continue re.....

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Pros and Cons of the Absolute Power of Game Publishers in the World of Esports

13 July 2021Ellavie Ichlasa Amalia

In the esports world, game publishers are the absolute power holder who can determine every aspect of the game’s ecosystem. They are essentially the kings of the esports kingdom. Of course, there are pros and cons that comes with this system. On the one hand, publishers can give much-needed resources to grow and develop an … Continue r.....

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