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Instead, you move back and forth through time but in a more linear way. You unlock new pieces of information, and this creates a much greater sense of progression and narrative.</p>\n\n<p>Additionally, the four main areas you get to access time and time again are worth exploring. They’re not simply a set of obstacles to clear. Instead, they’re immersive mini worlds filled with surprises that give Deathloop a real depth.</p>\n\n<h3>3. Far Cry 6</h3>\n\n<p>The first-person shooter is set on the fictional Caribbean island of Yara, a place ruled by El Presidente, Antón Castillo. You assume the role of Dani Rojas and your mission is simple: take down Castillo and prevent his son from continuing the evil regime.</p>\n\n<p>The tropical paradise has been described as the largest Far Cry playground to date. This opens up a myriad of possibilities which, in turn, makes this as much of an action-adventure game as a shooter.</p>\n\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><iframe allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen=\"\" frameborder=\"0\" height=\"315\" src=\"https://www.youtube.com/embed/FeJ5lbFjQ3I\" title=\"YouTube video player\" width=\"560\"></iframe></p>\n\n<p>Actor Giancarlo Esposito is the voice of Castillo and this provides a nice dramatic element to Far Cry 6. However, the defining feature is the development of the fangs for hire system.</p>\n\n<p>Being able to recruit local animals to help set traps and execute unsuspecting villains has become a staple of the Far Cry franchise and its evolution in the sixth instalment is impressive. Add to this the innovative ways you can make deadly weapons, and this could be the best Far Cry yet!</p>\n\n<h3>4. Halo Infinite</h3>\n\n<p>Halo Infinite was built for PCs but it’s also available on consoles. The most striking thing about this game is the ground-breaking free to play multiplayer experience. As always, you’ll play the role of Master Chief and lead him on a quest to save humanity.</p>\n\n<p>Following some negative feedback during the pre-release phase, the developers at 343 Industries tweaked the graphics.</p>\n\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><iframe allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen=\"\" frameborder=\"0\" height=\"315\" src=\"https://www.youtube.com/embed/HZtc5-syeAk\" title=\"YouTube video player\" width=\"560\"></iframe></p>\n\n<p>They replaced the primary and secondary color layers with patterns and markings. In simple terms, the graphics were given more depth which, in turn, allows for greater player expressions. The increased realism of the graphics runs in unison with a more human storyline.</p>\n\n<p>In this edition of Halo, we get to see much more of Master Chief and his personal desire to save the world. That gives Halo Infinite a much greater narrative depth which is further enhanced by the fact you can now access the multiplayer mode for free.</p>\n\n<h3>5. Back 4 Blood</h3>\n\n<p>Created by the team behind the Left 4 Dead franchise, Back 4 Blood is a co-operative first-person shooter with<em> “extreme replayability”</em>. That’s a lofty claim to make but the developers are certainly onto something.</p>\n\n<p>Your task is to work with other characters and take down a zombie-like army known as the Ridden. That fact in and of itself is exciting. Zombie games are always entertaining.</p>\n\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><iframe allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen=\"\" frameborder=\"0\" height=\"315\" src=\"https://www.youtube.com/embed/dIq7Ph5H5SA\" title=\"YouTube video player\" width=\"560\"></iframe></p>\n\n<p>However, the real reason Back 4 Blood can say it offers “extreme replayability” is because of the enhanced modifiers. Alongside a plethora of weapons, the maps change each time you play. This means you never know when or where the enemies will strike.</p>\n\n<p>That keeps things feeling fresh. What’s more, Back 4 Blood has a <a href=\"/en/games/genre/pvp-games/\">PvP</a> feature where you can compete in teams of eight for ultimate supremacy.</p>\n\n<h3>6. The House In Fata Morgana - Dreams Of The Revenants Edition</h3>\n\n<p>Storybook fans will love this game. Of course, it was originally released on PlayStation Vita and PC. However, it was rereleased for the Nintendo Switch in 2021 and, subsequently, given a new lease of life.</p>\n\n<p>As described by Nintendo, the House in Fata Morgana is a full-length visual novel. What’s neat about this game is that it really is a novel in the sense that it has a main plot and various subplots. This means your journey through its gothic settings is far from linear.</p>\n\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><iframe allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen=\"\" frameborder=\"0\" height=\"315\" src=\"https://www.youtube.com/embed/hvL6Yrv1b8w\" title=\"YouTube video player\" width=\"560\"></iframe></p>\n\n<p>Naturally, the aesthetics are superb but there’s a dark undercurrent to House in Fata Morgana. In fact, it’s a very dark undercurrent. From stories of innocence lost to violence, obsession and all the other base emotions we go through in times of despair, this game covers them all.</p>\n\n<p>That’s what makes it one of the best new games of 2021.</p>\n\n<h3>7. Farlight 84</h3>\n\n<p>What do you get if you combine Fortnite with Brawl Stars? Well, you’d probably get something that looks a lot like Farlight 84. This mobile shooter uses Unreal Engine to create a fast-paced, sometimes quirky gaming experience where you need to be quick on the draw.</p>\n\n<p>You can choose to be the hunter or the hunted. Alternatively, if you just want to go crazy with some futuristic weapons, you can try the battle royale mode.</p>\n\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><iframe allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen=\"\" frameborder=\"0\" height=\"315\" src=\"https://www.youtube.com/embed/-qVRvg9DmCY\" title=\"YouTube video player\" width=\"560\"></iframe></p>\n\n<p>Like the other newest games 2021 can offer, Farlight 84 looks great. What’s best about it though is the fact you can fight in a variety of ways. There are speed matches that last four minutes, you can fight in the sky, and you can battle against enemy vehicles.</p>\n\n<p>Basically, this is a multifaceted shooter where you can embrace the carnage in a myriad of ways.</p>\n\n<h3>8. Genesis Noir</h3>\n\n<p>Love stories don’t get much bigger than Genesis Noir. This game takes place before, during and after the big bang. That might be interesting in its own right...</p>\n\n<p>But, when you learn that the fate of the world and your love are tied up with the expansion of the universe, things get even more interesting.  From the name you can tell that this game has a dark, artistic vibe. However, it’s not all looks and no substance.</p>\n\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><iframe allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen=\"\" frameborder=\"0\" height=\"315\" src=\"https://www.youtube.com/embed/AyvOoCZyWRQ\" title=\"YouTube video player\" width=\"560\"></iframe></p>\n\n<p>You have to point and click your way through a series of cleverly designed puzzles in order to explore new worlds. The smallest moves can make a huge difference in this game.</p>\n\n<p>For example, planting a flower can speed up the expansion of the universe or a phone call can destroy it. Genesis Noir is a unique, twisted and nuanced game where you really have to think outside the box to succeed.</p>\n\n<h3>9. Hitman 3</h3>\n\n<p>Everyone loves Agent 47 and now he’s back to finish what he started. This game is the conclusion to the World of Assassination trilogy, and you need to stop Kody Haynes. As an art collector, he may seem fairly innocuous.</p>\n\n<p>Haynes’s love of art, however, has turned into a dark <em>obsession</em>. In addition to stealing fortunes to fund his habit, the now reclusive Haynes can’t stand to see anyone touch his art collection, not even the previous owners.</p>\n\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><iframe allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen=\"\" frameborder=\"0\" height=\"315\" src=\"https://www.youtube.com/embed/R_Ob-fupzKg\" title=\"YouTube video player\" width=\"560\"></iframe></p>\n\n<p>This possessive streak has left a trail of dead bodies and only Agent 47 can stop the madness. Like previous Hitman offerings, the storyline is present throughout and you’re equipped with an arsenal of deadly skills.</p>\n\n<p>Haynes is no fool though, and getting through his boobytrapped mansion isn’t easy. Indeed, it’s this that makes Hitman 3 one of <em>the most taxing </em>games<em> </em>among the newest games of 2021.</p>\n\n<h3>10. Nier Reincarnation</h3>\n\n<p>Developed by Applibot and published by Square Enix, Nier Reincarnation is an innovative <a href=\"/en/games/genre/rpg-games/\">RPG</a> for Android and iOS devices. The game is set in a place called the Cage. Within the cage are a series of ghostly figures that follow you around as you step inside scarecrows.</p>\n\n<p>Each scarecrow contains a memory, which means you’re basically playing through a series of mini stories. Naturally, these stories are filled with impending danger. Therefore, you need to find weapon upgrades and a variety of special attacks to survive.</p>\n\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><iframe allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen=\"\" frameborder=\"0\" height=\"315\" src=\"https://www.youtube.com/embed/ufbNBvY9Fdo\" title=\"YouTube video player\" width=\"560\"></iframe></p>\n\n<p>As well as progressing linearly through the stories, you can choose battle mode. This allows you to enter any memory (aka story) as a team of three (you, plus two characters) and fight enemies. The side-scrolling nature of the game creates a sense of progression.</p>\n\n<p>And, the fact you can skip back and forth between stories keeps things all the more interesting. For that reason, Nier Reincarnation is certainly one of the newest games of 2021 to look out for.</p>\n\n<h2>Games to Look Out for in 2022</h2>\n\n<p>We’ve listed 10 of the newest games 2021 has to offer, but what is there to look forward to? This year’s offerings have taken existing ideas to new places and brought interesting innovations to the fore.</p>\n\n<p>Can we expect more of the same in 2022 or will something truly revolutionary burst onto the scene? Well, from what we know right now, these are some of the games to look out for in 2022:</p>\n\n<ol>\n\t<li>S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2</li>\n\t<li>Elden Ring</li>\n\t<li>Destiny 2: Lightfall</li>\n\t<li>Gran Turismo 7</li>\n\t<li>Rainbow Six Extraction</li>\n</ol>\n\n<p>Between the newest games in 2021 and those coming out in 2022, there’s a lot to be excited about right now, regardless of the genre you love or the gaming device you use!</p>\n","date":"9/30/2021"},"images":{"preview":{"alt":"","href":"https://cdn01.x-plarium.com/browser/content/blog/images/2022/newest-games-2021.jpg"},"authorAvatar":{"href":"//cdn01.x-plarium.com/browser/content/portal/common/avatars/default_avatar.jpg","sizes":[]}},"template_options":{"compositeId":"13445"}},{"links":{"link":"/en/blog/best-gaming-tablets/"},"strings":{"title":"The 5 Best Gaming Tablets to Consider Buying","category":"Insights","author":"PLARIUM STAFF","readTime":"480000","description":"<p>Tablet gaming has exploded in the last few years, and 2021 looks to raise the industry to new heights. With machines far more powerful and affordable than ever before, there's never been a better time to upgrade or experience this world for the first time.</p>\n\n<p>One of the biggest obstacles for some gamers was touch screen controls. Well, you can rest easy.</p>\n\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">{{banner:default}}</p>\n\n<p>Today, <a href=\"https://www.dummies.com/consumer-electronics/tablets/android-tablets/how-to-use-bluetooth-on-your-android-tablet/\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">Bluetooth support for tablets</a> is standard, meaning it’s quick and easy to connect these with controllers or mouse and keyboard setups. Remember: the best gaming tablet has to be one you can <em>control</em>.</p>\n\n<p>With that in mind, our extensive research has provided some interesting answers to the question of what is best, and for which user. We've looked at specs, operating systems, and cost too.</p>\n\n<p>From hardcore titles to more casual-friendly <a href=\"/en/games/platform/browser-games/\">browser games</a>, here's what our research uncovered:</p>\n\n<h2>1. Best High-End Gaming Tablet – <a href=\"https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/d/surface-pro-7/8n17j0m5zzqs?activetab=pivot:overviewtab\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">Microsoft Surface Pro 7</a></h2>\n\n<p>Though the best gaming tablet will depend on your use-case and wallet, there’s no doubt that when it comes to performance, the best out there are going to be the most expensive.</p>\n\n<p>This is the case with Microsoft’s Surface Pro 7, which has a price tag to match its power. Included on this device are the following:</p>\n\n<ul>\n\t<li>Operating System: Windows 10</li>\n\t<li>Screen Size/ Resolution: 12.3-inch at 2736 x 1824</li>\n\t<li>CPU: Up to Quad-core i7</li>\n\t<li>Storage: Up to 1TB</li>\n\t<li>RAM: Up to 16 GB</li>\n</ul>\n\n<p>It might seem odd to see a desktop operating system on this list, but there’s no denying the power offered by the Surface Pro 7. Blurring the boundaries between PC and mobile, this machine is the 2021 king in the premium-space battle for the best gaming tablet.</p>\n\n<p>The only real problem with the Surface Pro 7, outside of the price, is that the system doesn’t natively support mobile apps due to the Windows 10 OS. That said, users of the devices can download the program BlueStacks to overcome this limitation.</p>\n\n<p>It is a little bit of a hassle, but it’s also a temporary setback. When Windows 11 (which does support Android apps) launches later this year, users will be able to upgrade for free, so any inconvenience is only temporary.</p>\n\n<p>Add to this the fact that the device is so powerful that it can run a huge library of PC Steam and other games, and high-end tablet gamers with a budget have an easy choice. This isn’t just the best gaming tablet for those with the money, it’s a strong performer all around.</p>\n\n<h2>2. Best Mid-Tier Gaming Tablet – <a href=\"https://www.samsung.com/us/mobile/tablets/galaxy-tab-s/galaxy-tab-s6-lite-64gb-oxford-gray-wi-fi-sm-p610nzaaxar/\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">Samsung Galaxy Tab S6 Lite</a></h2>\n\n<p>If your idea of the best gaming tablet is a balance of price and performance, then look no further than the Samsung Galaxy Tab S6 Lite. Offering enough power to run the most <a href=\"/en/games/category/popular-games/\">popular games</a>, while not costing an arm and a leg, this is a mobile device that finds a place as a constant best-seller.</p>\n\n<p>It could even be the best android tablet for gaming too. As for what’s under the hood, the Galaxy Tab S6 Lite includes the following:</p>\n\n<ul>\n\t<li>Operating System: Android 10</li>\n\t<li>Screen Size/ Resolution: 10.4-inch at 2000 x 1200</li>\n\t<li>CPU: Octa-core 4x2.3 GHz Cortex-A73</li>\n\t<li>Storage: Up to 128 GB</li>\n\t<li>RAM: 4 GB</li>\n</ul>\n\n<p>While not as powerful as the more expensive models, this device still includes some great features to help it stand among the pack. These include a long battery life, which is a big advantage for mobile games, a high-quality and color-rich screen, and even an S Pen inking stylus.</p>\n\n<p>The issue we can see with this tablet is that it might not age well when the next generation of games arrives. But that’s a risk every device but the most expensive has to face.</p>\n\n<p>For now, and for players looking for a strong mid-range system, the Samsung Galaxy Tab S6 Lite could be the best gaming tablet around.</p>\n\n<h2>3. Best Entry-Level Gaming Tablet – <a href=\"https://www.apple.com/ipad-10.2/\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">Apple iPad 10.2 (2019)</a></h2>\n\n<p>Not all players are looking to set the world on fire with the most demanding games, and for these players, the best gaming tablet is going to be an affordable one. True, the Apple iPad 10.2 might be a couple of years old at this point, but that’s hardly a mark against Apple’s consistent mark of quality.</p>\n\n<p>This is a strong system not just for iPad games, but also for a wide range of other applications.</p>\n\n<ul>\n\t<li>Operating System: iPadOS 13</li>\n\t<li>Screen Size/ Resolution: 10.2-inch at 1620 x 2160</li>\n\t<li>CPU: Apple A10 Fusion</li>\n\t<li>Storage: Up to 128TB</li>\n\t<li>RAM: 3 GB</li>\n</ul>\n\n<p>For casual gamers, the iPad 10.2 can serve as a strong entry point to thousands of older and less demanding titles. Even better, it can interface with your existing Apple products, including iPhones and iMacs, to make setup and coordination a breeze.</p>\n\n<p>The iPad 10.2 won’t open enormous 3D worlds to players, but for those not interested in taking this route anyway, this device is a strong contender for the best gaming tablet.</p>\n\n<h2>4. Best Browser Gaming Tablet - <a href=\"https://consumer.huawei.com/uk/tablets/mediapad-t5/\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">Huawei MediaPad T5 10.1</a></h2>\n\n<p>Some gamers love big PC programs, others prefer apps, and for a few of us, the most fun titles are those accessible straight from a browser. For those in this group, the best gaming tablet is going to be the one best designed for the online browsing experience.</p>\n\n<p>This means high-power isn't a must, but the ease of use is crucial. For this purpose, we've selected the Huawei MediaPad T5 10.1.</p>\n\n<ul>\n\t<li>Operating System: Android 8.0</li>\n\t<li>Screen Size/ Resolution: 10.1-inch at 1920 x 1200</li>\n\t<li>CPU: Octa-core 4x2.36 GHz Cortex-A53</li>\n\t<li>Storage: Up to 64 GB</li>\n\t<li>RAM: Up to 4 GB</li>\n</ul>\n\n<p>Despite being a low-powered device, the Huawei MediaPad doesn’t suffer from many of the slowdown issues that affect similar devices. Like the iPad, it won't set any records, but it will perform extremely well as an android gaming tablet used for browser games.</p>\n\n<p>Since some of the best modern games started as browser experiences, this means users of this device are never going to be wanting for choice.</p>\n\n<p>For those looking towards browser or less-demanding titles, storage shouldn’t be much of an issue with this tablet as these games don't typically need much space. Gamers looking towards more taxing experiences should look for a large storage capacity.</p>\n\n<p>Of course, as a browser-gaming device, we wouldn’t recommend users try to leverage the MediaPad power for larger apps or 3D games, but it should also perform adequately for less demanding titles.</p>\n\n<p>If this sounds like you, then the Huawei MediaPad T5 could be the best gaming tablet on the market.</p>\n\n<h2>5. Best Large-Screen Gaming Tablet – <a href=\"https://www.samsung.com/us/mobile/tablets/galaxy-view/galaxy-view2-2019-64gb-dark-grey-att-sm-t927azkaatt/\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">Samsung Galaxy View2</a></h2>\n\n<p>For users with dexterity or visual concerns, then the best gaming tablet won't be the most powerful, it will be the one with the greatest level of accessibility. This is where the Samsung Galaxy View2 comes in, offering an enormous screen with all the advantages the extra display space implies.</p>\n\n<ul>\n\t<li>Operating System: Android 8.1</li>\n\t<li>Screen Size/ Resolution: 17.3-inch at 1080 x 1920</li>\n\t<li>CPU: Octa-core 2x1.6 GHz Cortex-A73</li>\n\t<li>Storage: 64 GB</li>\n\t<li>RAM: 3 GB</li>\n</ul>\n\n<p>The Galaxy View 2 isn't especially powerful, but it does fulfill a use-case that many players will find indispensable. Easy to control, easy to read, and easy to type on, this might not just be the best gaming tablet for many users, it could also be one of the only viable choices.</p>\n\n<p>Plus, if you do want to step away from gaming for a little bit, the huge screen also makes this tablet a great fit for media like YouTube and Netflix streaming.</p>\n\n<h3>FAQ</h3>\n\n<ul>\n\t<li><strong><em>How do I know if my games will run well on a tablet?</em></strong></li>\n\t<li>This is a difficult question to answer, given how much games can change over time. That said, if you are curious as to how a game performs right now, you should be sure to run Google searches on your tablet of choice together with the word benchmark to get a general idea.</li>\n</ul>\n\n<p> </p>\n\n<ul>\n\t<li><strong><em>How much RAM does a tablet need?</em></strong></li>\n\t<li>Again, this depends on how much you want to future-proof your device. Currently, it looks like 6-8 GB of RAM should be enough to suit players for the next few years, but after that, another upgrade might become necessary.</li>\n</ul>\n\n<p> </p>\n\n<ul>\n\t<li><strong><em>Does the operating system matter?</em></strong></li>\n\t<li>For some devices, like the Surface Pro, the operating system is going to have a big impact. For mobile operating systems like Android and iOS devices, there’s enough crossover with apps that the issue is less important. It may be easier to adopt a system you’re already familiar with.</li>\n</ul>\n\n<p> </p>\n\n<ul>\n\t<li><strong><em>Which is the best tablet for gaming?</em></strong></li>\n\t<li>Hopefully the above will give you some idea of which is right for you, but keep in mind that everybody's tastes vary. Sometimes the best gaming tablet isn't the exact model listed above, but one in the same family, or one with similar features. The best gaming tablet is the one that most meets your individual needs.</li>\n</ul>\n","date":"9/9/2021"},"images":{"preview":{"alt":"","href":"https://cdn01.x-plarium.com/browser/content/blog/images/2022/best-gaming-tablets.jpg"},"authorAvatar":{"href":"//cdn01.x-plarium.com/browser/content/portal/common/avatars/default_avatar.jpg","sizes":[]}},"template_options":{"compositeId":"13407"}},{"links":{"link":"/en/blog/become-a-streamer/"},"strings":{"title":"How to Become a Streamer - Your 6 Step Guide","category":"Insights","author":"PLARIUM STAFF","readTime":"540000","description":"<p>Want to learn how to become a streamer? If so, we’ve got the answers for you right here!</p>\n\n<p>Streaming has become a big business in recent years - from vloggers to gamers showing off their talents, streamers have become modern-day celebrities.</p>\n\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">{{banner:default}}</p>\n\n<p>With platforms such as Twitch boasting upwards of <em>1.4 million concurrent viewers </em>at any one time, there are plenty of people waiting for new content. Naturally, every aspiring streamer wants to know how to get popular on <a href=\"https://www.twitch.tv/\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">Twitch</a> or <a href=\"https://www.youtube.com/\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">YouTube</a>.</p>\n\n<p>Before you can start thinking about how to become a <em>successful</em> streamer, you need to start from the bottom, or in other words - know how to become <em>a </em>streamer.</p>\n\n<p>Here we will provide you with a few basic tips on how to build up a following on the top streaming sites, focusing on how to become a <em>video game</em> streamer. </p>\n\n<h2 id=\"1.-get-the-right-equipment\">1. Get the Right Equipment</h2>\n\n<p>A lot of people jump too far ahead and dream about the type of content they’re going to produce before they even think about the basics. The first step, however, in any guide on how to become a streamer, should <em>always </em>start with equipment. Without the right tools, you can’t produce anything.</p>\n\n<p>The good news is that you don’t need the most expensive kit from Alienware. You do, however, need the following items to stream effectively:</p>\n\n<ul>\n\t<li><strong>A laptop, PC, or Mac.</strong> Make sure your device has USB ports to connect your streaming devices to. Also, if possible, have a device with a solid-state hard drive and at least 8GB of RAM to ensure everything loads quickly and smoothly.</li>\n\t<li><strong>A camera.</strong> You can use a simple webcam if your budget is small. If you’ve got a bit more to spend, look for something that records video and audio - cameras offering 160-degree recording coverage and 4K quality are a great place to start. If you're on a tighter budget, you can buy similar cameras without 4K recording quality.</li>\n\t<li><strong>A microphone.</strong> Most beginners who are learning how to become a streamer will use a USB mic. These are simple plug-and-play devices that allow you to record basic audio. However, as you start to become more advanced, you might want to use a mixer. If that’s the case, you’ll need an XLR mic. Using a mixer can be daunting at first. Fortunately, today’s products are fairly easy to use, so don’t be afraid to step up your audio game when the time is right.</li>\n</ul>\n\n<h2 id=\"2.-know-your-niche\">2. Know Your Niche</h2>\n\n<p>You need an idea, the right equipment, and a place to stream. Gaming offers plenty of opportunities to create unique, entertaining content. However, it’s not easy. You can learn how to become a streamer in a few minutes, but it may take months or even years to build up enough of a fanbase to make some real money.</p>\n\n<p>Once you’ve got your equipment, the next thing you need to think about is your niche. Given that <em>gaming</em> is our field, we already know that this is where your focus will be.</p>\n\n<p>Then, you need to think about your intended <em>audience </em>and <em>gaming genre</em>. Do you want to play <a href=\"/en/games/genre/mmo-games/\">MMOs</a> or <a href=\"/en/games/genre/mmorpg-games/\">MMORPGs</a>? If you decide that MMORPGs will be your niche, are you going to focus on <a href=\"/en/games/genre/pvp-games/\">PvP</a> or PvE games? These are the types of questions you should ask yourself.</p>\n\n<p>In fact, you also need to delve a little deeper once you’ve identified the types of game you’re going to stream. You should think about the <em>type of content </em>you want to produce. Are you going to be a serious player who focuses on hardcore tactics and strategy? Are you going to be a social player who takes a laid-back approach and focuses more on audience interaction?</p>\n\n<p>Your style of streaming should match your personality. A lot of people learn to become streamers based on what other people have done. However, almost all of the famous names in the business carved out their own path. Yes, there is value in taking inspiration from others, but what you shouldn’t do is copy their style. </p>\n\n<p>Find your own voice and image, with a great <a href=\"/en/resource/maker/gaming-logo-maker/\">gaming logo</a>, and produce content that matches your interests and personality. This will make your streams authentic which, in turn, makes them more engaging. This is <em>the best</em> answer for how to become a successful streamer.</p>\n\n<p>Be yourself and people will see that you’re genuine, making them more likely to tune in regularly.  </p>\n\n<h2 id=\"3.-pick-your-platform\">3. Pick Your Platform</h2>\n\n<p>Most people in gaming want to know how to become a twitch streamer. This platform was built on the shoulders of gaming and remains the most popular place for this type of content. That said, as much as people want to know how to become popular on Twitch, it’s important to remember that it’s <em>not</em> the only platform in town.</p>\n\n<p>There are <em>thousands </em>of streamers on Twitch, which means it can be hard to breakthrough. Therefore, you might want to consider starting on YouTube or one of the niche sites.</p>\n\n<p>Even if you eventually move across to Twitch, it doesn’t have to be the place you start when you’re learning how to become a streamer.</p>\n\n<h3 id=\"how-much-money-does-the-average-twitch-streamer-make?\">How much money does the average Twitch streamer make?</h3>\n\n<p>The average streamer with a few thousand followers can make approximately $5,000 a month if they’re playing for 40 hours a week. This figure is not set in stone and the amounts people make will vary.</p>\n\n<p>In general, you can make up to $250 per 100 subscribers per month. So, if you’ve got 2,000 subscribers, it’s possible to make $5,000 per month.  </p>\n\n<h2 id=\"4.-create-a-schedule-and-stick-to-it\">4. Create a Schedule and Stick to It</h2>\n\n<p>As is the case with many industries that seem very glamorous, people always want to know how to become a video game streamer, without really understanding the <em>commitment </em>it takes. They see the celebrities with millions of followers making upwards of $1 million a year and they want a piece of the action.</p>\n\n<p>What people don’t see are the roads popular streamers had to take. They didn’t start streaming one day and became superstars the next. They put in countless hours, often with very few people watching, to build up a following.</p>\n\n<p>Consistency and dedication count for a lot when you’re learning how to become a streamer. It’s important to create a schedule and stick to it. Just like your favorite TV show, people come to expect a certain type of content on a certain day at certain times.</p>\n\n<p>If you start streaming on a Monday night at 8 pm, stick to it for a few weeks. If your viewing figures increase, keep to that schedule. If not, try another day and time. Once you’ve found the optimal times to stream, don’t deviate from your schedule.</p>\n\n<p>People will start planning their days around your streams. This is how you build up a loyal following and, in turn, become a popular streamer.</p>\n\n<h2 id=\"5.-start-streaming-and-be-yourself\">5. Start Streaming and be Yourself</h2>\n\n<p>The penultimate step in this guide on how to become a streamer is <em>broadcasting </em>your content. By now, you’ve got the right equipment, you know the type of content you’re going to produce, and you know when and where you’re going to stream it. The next step is to do it. Dive in and start showing off your talents.</p>\n\n<p>Your first few streams aren’t going to be great. In fact, they might be terrible - but don’t let that put you off! Everyone’s first stream is fairly poor. Remember that once you become comfortable and find your voice, things will improve.</p>\n\n<p>The main things you need to focus on are engagement and creativity. Treat each stream as though it’s a meeting with your friends. Talk to the viewers directly and don’t become too engrossed in the game you’re playing. Remember that this is entertainment.</p>\n\n<p>It’s ok to be silent and play, but people want to feel like they’re part of the action. This is what separates live streams from TV shows. There’s a certain amount of <em>interaction </em>that’s expected.</p>\n\n<p>Keep in mind that it’s probably best to wait a while before you start testing out crazy ideas or creating competitions. As noted above, it is true that the more you can make your stream stand out, the better.</p>\n\n<p>But there are <em>thousands </em>of streams out there, and learning how to get popular on Twitch isn’t easy. You've got to learn the rules before you break them.</p>\n\n<p>If you’re confident, friendly, engaging, and creative, you stand a much better chance of making it. Above all else, quality counts. Even if your stream only lasts 30 minutes, make every minute count. A short burst of high-quality content is much better than hours of mediocre content.</p>\n\n<h3 id=\"how-much-does-a-beginner-streamer-make?\">How much does a beginner streamer make?</h3>\n\n<p>You need around 500 regular viewers to start making money as a Twitch streamer. You can make around $3.50 per 1,000 views. Therefore, when you’re just starting out, you may only make $100-$500 a month. Your earnings can increase quickly, though, as you become more popular.</p>\n\n<h2 id=\"6.-becoming-a-successful-streamer:-analyze-your-content\">6. Becoming a Successful Streamer: Analyze Your Content</h2>\n\n<p>The final step in this guide on how to become a streamer is analysis. Running the numbers and reviewing your content is hugely important.</p>\n\n<ul>\n\t<li>How many viewers are you getting?</li>\n\t<li>Are certain days more popular than others?</li>\n\t<li>How about the style of content you’re producing?</li>\n\t<li>Are the walkthroughs getting better ratings than your free-play sessions?</li>\n\t<li>What about your social media channels?</li>\n\t<li>Are links to your streams getting a lot of clicks or are people naturally finding your content via the streaming platform?</li>\n</ul>\n\n<p>All of these questions need to be answered if you want to refine your product. Learning how to become a video game streamer is fairly simple. What’s not simple is learning how to become a <em>successful </em>streamer. There are people out there who do this for a living.</p>\n\n<p>What’s more, they have <em>teams </em>of people working for them. From audience engagement to social media posting, these teams of people help to make the top streamers even more popular. You won’t be able to compete with them at the start.</p>\n\n<p>If you’re actively analyzing your content though, and thinking about ways to improve, you can start increasing your viewing figures. Then, once you identify and correct your weaknesses, it’s a matter of consistency. Keep doing the things that work well for you and, over time, you’ll have the best chance of succeeding.</p>\n\n<p>Figuring out how to become a streamer doesn’t take a lot of effort. Discovering ways to get popular on Twitch and other platforms does.</p>\n\n<p>If you’re willing to embrace the hard work, have fun, and enjoy what you’re doing, there’s no reason you can’t become a top-rated streamer. That’s how to become a streamer and, moreover - that’s how to be the best you can be!</p>\n","date":"8/31/2021"},"images":{"preview":{"alt":"","href":"https://cdn01.x-plarium.com/browser/content/blog/images/2022/become-a-streamer.jpg"},"authorAvatar":{"href":"//cdn01.x-plarium.com/browser/content/portal/common/avatars/default_avatar.jpg","sizes":[]}},"template_options":{"compositeId":"13402"}},{"links":{"link":"/en/blog/gamer-slang-terms/"},"strings":{"title":"The Top 10 Gamer Slang Terms You Should Know","category":"Insights","author":"PLARIUM STAFF","readTime":"360000","description":"<p>When you start your gaming journey online, the chances are you’ll feel like a rank outsider. That feeling is perfectly normal.</p>\n\n<p>Dipping your toes in a completely new virtual world can be daunting enough as it is without the added stress of attempting to understand what the heck your fellow gamers are chatting about.</p>\n\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">{{banner:default}}</p>\n\n<p>With jargon and acronyms flying around the chat boxes, it can be distracting when you’re not familiar with gamer slang. As with any hobby, you often need someone to take you under their wing to show the way.</p>\n\n<p>Within this guide to the most popular gamer slang terms, consider us your Fairy Godmother of the gamer lingo world!</p>\n\n<h3 id=\"1.-grinding\">1. GRINDING</h3>\n\n<p>Do you consider yourself someone that’s prepared to invest hours on end at honing your gaming skills? If so, most gamers would consider you a grinder (not to be mistaken with a certain dating app...).</p>\n\n<p>A grinder is someone prepared to dedicate the time to build their in-game characters, worlds, armies, whatever it may be, in your quest for dominance. When you hear gamer slang about committing to “the grind”, this is precisely what they mean.</p>\n\n<h3 id=\"2.-n00b\">2. N00B</h3>\n\n<p>Gamer slang doesn’t come much more iconic or popular than the term \"n00b\". Also written as \"noob\" (with the letter \"o\" instead of the zero digit, \"0\"), this particular gamer slang refers to new, inexperienced players.</p>\n\n<p>It can also be used as a derogatory piece of video game slang towards someone who’s just not that good at the game. If you’re told you <em>“play like an n00b”</em>, then chances are you need to brush up on your skills!</p>\n\n<h3 id=\"3.-owned\">3. OWNED</h3>\n\n<p>Ever been told that you’ve been \"owned\" in the chatbox of an online game? No, your destiny is not in the hands of someone else. Being \"owned\" in video game slang terms is to be easily defeated.</p>\n\n<p>We’re not just talking narrow defeats, either - we’re talking cataclysmic defeats that were totally one-way traffic. When you’re up against a gamer that’s just too good for you, it’s often best to hold your hands up and admit when you’ve been owned!</p>\n\n<h3 id=\"4.-camping\">4. CAMPING</h3>\n\n<p>If there’s one thing that most <a href=\"/en/games/genre/shooting-games/\">first-person shooter (FPS)</a> gamers are infuriated by it is camping. This gamer slang term relates to its real-world use when one lays claim to a piece of land and stays there for a while.</p>\n\n<p>In the gaming world, campers are those that hide and lurk in a single spot in a map, picking off players and rarely engaging in one-to-one combat. Camping is frowned upon in some gaming quarters, with the tactic being attributed to <em>n00bs </em>that don’t have the skill to move around the map.</p>\n\n<h3 id=\"5.-farming\">5. FARMING</h3>\n\n<p>This piece of gamer slang is most common among gamers of <a href=\"/en/games/genre/rpg-games/\">RPGs</a> and <a href=\"/en/games/genre/mmorpg-games/\">MMORPGs</a>. That’s because these genres ask very particular things from in-game characters. Farming in a gaming sense does not mean growing crops on the land.</p>\n\n<p>Instead, a farmer will accumulate in-game items to build up their character’s health. In addition, farmers will return to areas they have previously cleared in a bid to accrue experience points and increase their characters’ in-game levels.</p>\n\n<h3 id=\"6.-easter-eggs\">6. EASTER EGGS</h3>\n\n<p>No, you’re not destined for an Easter Egg hunt for chocolate. Instead, Easter Eggs is a gamer slang term for irrelevant in-game features that the developers hide within the open world.</p>\n\n<p>Many gamers enjoy an Easter Egg hunt to unlock unique features, which can also help to level up in-game characters. You’ll also find some Easter Eggs that are inspired by popular culture, like hit movies or TV shows that have no relevance to the game whatsoever!</p>\n\n<h3 id=\"7.-ghosting\">7. GHOSTING</h3>\n\n<p>If you are new to playing a certain online game, you may look to indulge in a spot of ghosting (which is quite different from its meaning in the <a href=\"https://www.urbandictionary.com/define.php?term=Ghosting\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">world of dating</a>). This requires you to spend time watching other successful players and attempt to learn their techniques.</p>\n\n<p>Some gamers hate being ghosted as they feel it’s a lazy tactic from n00bs. Others enjoy having their egos massaged, in the knowledge that newbies are coming to them for advice.</p>\n\n<h3 id=\"8.-meat-shield\">8. MEAT SHIELD</h3>\n\n<p>A meat shield is not something that belongs in a butchery, it’s actually a popular piece of gamer slang. Also known as a tank, they are in-game characters that have accrued immense strength or stamina are often described as meat shields by fellow gamers.</p>\n\n<p>A meat shield proves particularly useful in team-based combat, with the character capable of absorbing attacks and damage, while the rest of the team picks off the enemy.</p>\n\n<h3 id=\"9.-afk\">9. AFK</h3>\n\n<p>If you are in the middle of combat and suddenly an in-game character is suspiciously frozen still, the chances are the player is away from the keyboard. Scroll back through the live chatbox.</p>\n\n<p>You might even find that the player in question had typed \"AFK\" to let people know their in-game avatar would be inactive for a few minutes. <em>AFK is one of the most popular acronyms</em> in the gamer slang dictionary.</p>\n\n<h3 id=\"10.-gank\">10. GANK</h3>\n\n<p>The term \"gank\" is one of the worst-sounding pieces of gamer slang and it also represents one of the most irritating pitfalls of online gaming. On occasion, a team of players may look to gang up on a single player to take control of a map or mission.</p>\n\n<p>This is known in the gamer slang vocabulary as a gank. It’s deemed a cowardly move and can be quite literally paralyzing for your avatar when on the receiving end!</p>\n\n<h2 id=\"honorable-mentions\">Honorable Mentions</h2>\n\n<p>It wouldn’t seem right not to list a handful of other honorable video gamer slang mentions that are just as prominent in those real-time chat boxes. Acronyms like FTW and GLHF need a brief explanation, while terms like <a href=\"/en/blog/gaymer/\">gaymers</a> might require a whole article.</p>\n\n<p>FTW stands for \"For The Win\". In the gamer terms slang world, FTW is used when a fellow gamer thinks what you are saying in the chatbox or how you’re performing in the game is all kinds of awesome.</p>\n\n<p>Meanwhile, GLHF isn’t some kind of hidden threat, it’s a warm welcome. It stands for \"Good Luck, Have Fun\". Some gamers may use GLHF at the end of a game to congratulate a fellow gamer and wish them well in future games.</p>\n\n<p>Hopefully, this guide to the newfound world of gamer slang proves useful when chatting before, during, and after your gaming. Once you’ve mastered video game slang you can truly say you are bilingual!</p>\n","date":"8/31/2021"},"images":{"preview":{"alt":"","href":"https://cdn01.x-plarium.com/browser/content/blog/images/2022/gamer-slang-terms.jpg"},"authorAvatar":{"href":"//cdn01.x-plarium.com/browser/content/portal/common/avatars/default_avatar.jpg","sizes":[]}},"template_options":{"compositeId":"13401"}},{"links":{"link":"/en/blog/esl-pro-league/"},"strings":{"title":"ESL Pro League S14: August—September 2021","category":"Insights","author":"PLARIUM STAFF","readTime":"420000","description":"<p>The ESL Pro League is the target for every serious Counter-Strike Global Offensive (CS:GO) player. Founded in 2015 by ESL and comprising 24 teams spread across four continents, the ESL Pro League is where the best CS:GO players go to battle.</p>\n\n<p>{{banner:default}}</p>\n\n<p>The league’s roots stretch back to 2014 and an initial idea by Germany’s Electronic Sports League (now ESL Gaming). The company wanted to find the top CS:GO players in Europe through a series of tournaments. A year later, the European ESL League formed a joint venture with North America’s E-Sports Entertainment Association League.</p>\n\n<h2>How Does the ESL Pro League work?</h2>\n\n<p>The newly formed competition brought the best teams from Europe and North America together under one banner where they would compete for a $500,000 prize pool. <a href=\"https://pro.eslgaming.com/csgo/proleague/\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">ESL Pro League</a> NA and EU battled for two years before the competition was improved once again. Regional ESL leagues were subsequently set up in Asia and Oceania.</p>\n\n<p>The top performers from all four regions would then compete in a global final for the lion’s share of <em><strong>$1 million</strong></em>. In 2021, all four regional leagues were consolidated into one global organization.</p>\n\n<p>As such, the ESL Pro League became an international competition comprised of 24 CS:GO teams from Europe, North America, Asia, and Oceania. The 24 teams now play a series of preliminary matches from which 12 progress to the final. From there, the CS:GO world champions are crowned.</p>\n\n<h2>How Do You Qualify for Pro League ESL?</h2>\n\n<p>Qualification for the ESL Pro League is via a two-tier system. There are 24 spots in the final but 13 of those are taken by partner teams. These teams have what’s known as “permanent partner status,” which means they have financial ties (through a revenue-sharing model) with the ESL.</p>\n\n<p>As such, the annual four-week final always features these 13 CS:GO teams:</p>\n\n<ul>\n\t<li>Astralis</li>\n\t<li>Fnatic</li>\n\t<li>ENCE</li>\n\t<li>Team Vitality</li>\n\t<li>Team Liquid</li>\n\t<li>Evil Geniuses</li>\n\t<li>Ninjas in Pyjamas</li>\n\t<li>Complexity</li>\n\t<li>mousesports</li>\n\t<li>FaZe Clan</li>\n\t<li>Natus Vincere</li>\n\t<li>G2 Esports</li>\n\t<li><em>*100 Thieves (left the league and will be replaced)</em></li>\n</ul>\n\n<p>The remaining 11 sports in the ESL Pro League are determined via a series of qualifiers. Six teams qualify via a ranking system dependent on recent performances in major CS:GO tournaments. The six teams who score the most ranking points qualify for a spot in the ESL Pro League. The remaining five places in the final go to regional qualifiers.</p>\n\n<p>There are two regional ESEA Premier seasons every year. That means there are two champions from Europe and two champions from North America. The fifth and final spot in the ESL Pro League final goes to the winner of a playoff match between the two ESEA Premier champions from Oceania.</p>\n\n<p>Once that match is decided, the final is set. At this point, the roster of 24 teams splits into four groups of six. Group matches are best-of-three showdowns. The top teams in each group make it through to the final stages where a series of elimination matches determines the winner.</p>\n\n<h2>How much is ESL worth?</h2>\n\n<p>ESL gaming, formerly known as the Electronic Sports League, has been organizing pro<a href=\"/en/blog/esports/\"> eSports</a> events for console and <a href=\"/en/games/platform/pc-games/\">PC games</a> since 2000. In 2015, Modern Times Group bought a 74% stake in ESL’s parent company, Turtle Entertainment, for $86 million. Today, ESL is worth <em><strong>over $100 million.</strong></em></p>\n\n<h2>ESL Pro League Hall of Fame</h2>\n\n<p>ESL hosts a variety of competitions covering everything from <a href=\"/en/games/platform/mobile-games/\">mobile games</a> and <a href=\"/en/games/genre/action-games/\">action games</a> to <a href=\"/en/games/genre/robot-games/\">robot games</a>. However, one of its most prestigious events, the ESP Pro League, is all about finding the best <a href=\"/en/games/genre/shooting-games/\">shooters</a>.</p>\n\n<p>By pitting 24 of the <em><strong>world’s </strong></em>best CS:GO teams against each other in a four-week tournament, ESL can crown the world champions of shooter games. </p>\n\n<p>Therefore, the team who won ESL Pro League 11, were <a href=\"https://fnatic.com/\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">Fnatic</a> and <a href=\"https://www.teamliquid.com/\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">Team Liquid</a>. This, in turn, means that Fnatic was recognized as the best CS:GO team in <em><strong>Europe</strong></em>. And, because Team Liquid won the ESL Pro League NA event, they become the best team in <em><strong>North America.</strong></em></p>\n\n<p>Today, the leagues have been consolidated so there is only <em><strong>one </strong></em>overall champion. With that being said, here are all the winners from previous ESL Pro League seasons.</p>\n\n<table border=\"1\" cellpadding=\"1\" cellspacing=\"1\">\n\t<tbody>\n\t\t<tr>\n\t\t\t<td style=\"text-align: center;\">\n\t\t\t<h3>Season</h3>\n\t\t\t</td>\n\t\t\t<td style=\"text-align: center;\">\n\t\t\t<h3>Winning Team</h3>\n\t\t\t</td>\n\t\t</tr>\n\t\t<tr>\n\t\t\t<td>ESL Pro League Season 1</td>\n\t\t\t<td>Fnatic</td>\n\t\t</tr>\n\t\t<tr>\n\t\t\t<td>ESL Pro League Season 2</td>\n\t\t\t<td>Fnatic</td>\n\t\t</tr>\n\t\t<tr>\n\t\t\t<td>ESL Pro League Season 3</td>\n\t\t\t<td>Luminosity Gaming</td>\n\t\t</tr>\n\t\t<tr>\n\t\t\t<td>ESL Pro League Season 4</td>\n\t\t\t<td>Cloud9</td>\n\t\t</tr>\n\t\t<tr>\n\t\t\t<td>ESL Pro League Season 5</td>\n\t\t\t<td>G3 Esports</td>\n\t\t</tr>\n\t\t<tr>\n\t\t\t<td>ESL Pro League Season 6</td>\n\t\t\t<td>SK Gaming</td>\n\t\t</tr>\n\t\t<tr>\n\t\t\t<td>ESL Pro League Season 7</td>\n\t\t\t<td>Astralis</td>\n\t\t</tr>\n\t\t<tr>\n\t\t\t<td>ESL Pro League Season 8</td>\n\t\t\t<td>Astralis</td>\n\t\t</tr>\n\t\t<tr>\n\t\t\t<td>ESL Pro League Season 9</td>\n\t\t\t<td>Team Liquid</td>\n\t\t</tr>\n\t\t<tr>\n\t\t\t<td>ESL Pro League Season 10</td>\n\t\t\t<td>mousesports</td>\n\t\t</tr>\n\t\t<tr>\n\t\t\t<td>ESL Pro League Season 11 EU</td>\n\t\t\t<td>Fnatic</td>\n\t\t</tr>\n\t\t<tr>\n\t\t\t<td>ESL Pro League Season 11 NA</td>\n\t\t\t<td>Team Liquid</td>\n\t\t</tr>\n\t\t<tr>\n\t\t\t<td>ESL Pro League Season 12 EU</td>\n\t\t\t<td>Astralis</td>\n\t\t</tr>\n\t\t<tr>\n\t\t\t<td>ESL Pro League Season 12 NA</td>\n\t\t\t<td>FURIA Esports</td>\n\t\t</tr>\n\t\t<tr>\n\t\t\t<td>ESL Pro League Season 13</td>\n\t\t\t<td>Heroic</td>\n\t\t</tr>\n\t</tbody>\n</table>\n\n<h2>The Future of the ESL Pro League</h2>\n\n<p>The future of the ESL Pro League is bright. Now that the regional events have been merged into a single global contest, the ESL Pro League standings will be easier to understand. Indeed, by having 13 partner teams and a clear route for others to qualify, we can say for certain that all future champions are the best CS:GO team in the world.</p>\n\n<p>Of course, we can look through the ESP Pro League standings for season 14 and see familiar names such as Fnatic, <a href=\"https://www.ence.gg/\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">ENCE</a>, and <a href=\"https://www.astralis.gg/\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">Astralis</a>.</p>\n\n<p>However, anything can happen in this sport. Regional teams have the opportunity to rise through the ranks and cause an upset. That’s what makes the ESL Pro League so exciting and it’s one of the main reasons Plarium has become an official sponsor.</p>\n\n<p>As well as bolstering the ESL’s already strong list of partners, which includes <a href=\"https://www.dhl.com\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">DHL</a>, <a href=\"https://www.monsterenergy.com/\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">Monster Energy</a>, and <a href=\"https://www.coinbase.com/\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">Coinbase</a>, the deal brings new games into the mix. Plarium is integrating <a href=\"/en/game/raid-shadow-legends/\">Raid: Shadow Legends</a> and <a href=\"/en/game/mech-arena-robot-showdown/\">Mech Arena: Robot Showdown</a> into the ESL Pro League, along another new title.</p>\n\n<p>Andreas Jernberg, Senior Key Account Manager of Brand Partnerships at ESL Gaming, said that the deal with Plarium <a href=\"https://www.esportsinsider.com/2021/08/esl-gaming-plarium-partnership/\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">will create new opportunities for gamers across the board.</a></p>\n\n<p>“We are thrilled to partner with Plarium and to open up a world of possibilities to take both esports and gaming in general to a whole new level. By presenting Raid: Shadow Legends and Mech Arena: Robot Showdown via brand integrations and a unique custom segment, we have some great content in store,” Jernberg explained.</p>\n\n","date":"8/29/2021"},"images":{"preview":{"alt":"","href":"//cdn01.x-plarium.com/browser/content/blog/images/2022/esl-pro-league.jpg"},"authorAvatar":{"href":"//cdn01.x-plarium.com/browser/content/portal/common/avatars/default_avatar.jpg","sizes":[]}},"template_options":{"compositeId":"13399"}},{"links":{"link":"/en/blog/interview-boombl4/"},"strings":{"title":"1:1 Interview With Navi CS:GO Pro - Boombl4!","category":"Insights","author":"PLARIUM STAFF","readTime":"1200000","description":"<p>Hailing from Russia, Kirill Mikhailov has been playing CS:GO professionally since 2017. Known by his gamer tag Boombl4, Kirill was previously part of teams such as Winstrike and Elements Pro Gaming before he joined NAVI in mid-2019. </p>\n\n<p><em>Watch the video, or keep scrolling for the entire interview transcript below!</em></p>\n\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><iframe allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen=\"\" frameborder=\"0\" height=\"315\" src=\"https://www.youtube.com/embed/SG7B0YNT-Qg\" title=\"YouTube video player\" width=\"560\"></iframe></p>\n\n<p><strong>Hello everyone! Today our special guest is BoombI4. We had a few questions for him, so we could get to know him a little better. Let's go!</strong></p>\n\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">{{banner:default}}</p>\n\n<p><b>Boombl4! Fans often pronounce your nickname incorrectly, especially English-speaking ones. Tell us what your nickname means, both for you and in general. </b></p>\n\n<p>Well, it's related to some moments of rage from League of Legends. I was talking about them and someone I knew at the time called me that. And I just liked it, so I took it as my nickname. Now it's become a kind of brand.</p>\n\n<p>Lots of people can’t pronounce it, because the Russian letter <strong>'ы'</strong> doesn't exist for them, they see a 'b' and an 'l' instead. I've heard many variations of my nickname, so far.</p>\n\n<p><b>Can you name a couple of them? </b></p>\n\n<p>Bumblebee, Bombich, and so on.</p>\n\n<p><b>Well, they sound okay, too.  You can use them if you get bored of your current one. </b></p>\n\n<p><b>You've been playing professionally now for nearly 5 years.  Tell us what you've been through over these 5 years.  How has your game changed?  Where are you with it now?  And where did you begin? </b></p>\n\n<p>Well, it's hard to describe fully. To start with, I just spent a ton of time playing. Then I got into my first team. It's been a long road:</p>\n\n<p>at first I was just a regular player, then I tried myself out as a captain. Then I came to my current team and became a captain here too. I had to get through a lot of things.</p>\n\n<p><b>What are the main ups and downs that you can pick out? </b></p>\n\n<p>Well, the ups: the first one was when my first team made it into the top 5 to 8 [ranked teams] at a Major. And then there were two big tournaments I won with the current team.</p>\n\n<p>One of them was a LAN in Katowice. It was one of the coolest moments of my life because it was the first LAN tournament with big prizes where I won. We got a cup there too, although there weren’t any fans in the arena, unfortunately. But it was still great.</p>\n\n<p>And then there was the BLAST tournament we won online. So, those are probably the coolest moments of my whole career.</p>\n\n<p>As for the downs, well, they’ve always been there. It happens to all teams, we’re no exception. Sometimes our results haven’t been good. We just need to keep training and developing.</p>\n\n<p><b>Did something change in you, in your style of play, or in your attitude toward the game over the last five years? </b></p>\n\n<p>Sure. The more you play, the better you understand what actions to take. You learn from your mistakes. Each tournament day or training day is a new experience for you. You upgrade yourself each time.</p>\n\n<p><b>If you could go back in time and give yourself advice about how to play, how to behave with your teammates, or just about life in general, what would you say? </b></p>\n\n<p>I would probably advise myself to analyze my games more at the beginning of my career, so that I could get good results more quickly. Back then, I never thought much about teamwork and that sort of stuff.</p>\n\n<p>I understood that it's important, of course, but I'd still built my game around individual action. To reach a higher level, you need to analyze the game and understand macro gameplay.</p>\n\n<p><b>Well, probably not all young players understand that, it's a part of their development.  So it's okay.  What’s it like to play at NAVI compared to playing with other teams?  You might not have too much experience of changing teams, but you still have some. </b></p>\n\n<p>Well, I’ve been on three teams: EPG, QBF, and Winstrike, which I helped put together. But here at NAVI, it's really cool because the strongest players in the CIS are here. They’ve played in lots of tournaments, they’ve won some of them and lost in the finals of Majors too.</p>\n\n<p>They have a huge amount of experience. So that’s why I was really happy when I came here. At first, Denis [\"electronic\" Sharipov] helped me a lot. When I first joined the team, I suggested a bunch of things and he told me why, at this level, they wouldn’t work.</p>\n\n<p>He would make fun of me sometimes but it helped me improve and understand the game better. So yeah, basically, the best players are here who understand the game better than anyone. That’s why it’s cool to be here.</p>\n\n<p><b>Tell us about your role as the in-game leader,  because it’s a position that carries a lot of responsibility. </b></p>\n\n<p><b>How did you come to it?  What is it about the role that speaks to you? </b></p>\n\n<p>I wanted to become a captain after my second team (sic), Winstrike, lost at a Major 0-3. During our games there, I had the feeling that I knew what we should have done better. But at that time, I was just a player. After a bad defeat like that, I wanted to try out the role of captain.</p>\n\n<p>I found it interesting and, I don't know, that's how it all started. And after that, I liked it.</p>\n\n<p>In general, the responsibilities? Well, coordinating and directing the team. I have to take into account all the details, track the meta, prepare the team for competitions. Basically, I have a wide range of tasks.</p>\n\n<p><b>What do you like most about the role? What are its pluses? </b></p>\n\n<p>I would say that it’s a role that really helps you develop as a player, because you understand what’s happening on the map and so on. And that helps you individually.</p>\n\n<p>And what do I like? I don’t know. Maybe that I lead the team. I know that I’ll never give up, and that means I can push the team to the end. I don't know, I just like it.</p>\n\n<p><b>Can you name the most important qualities of a world-class in-game leader?  Maybe some of the gamers watching this might be wondering, “can I be an in-game leader?”  And you would say, “if you have such-and-such qualities, it’s possible”. </b></p>\n\n<p>Well, you need to be very smart and have a strong character. So you can say something to the team at the right moment. You need leadership skills at a high level and analytical thinking skills too. And, well, just work hard.</p>\n\n<p>Leadership skills and hard work—those are the two most important things.</p>\n\n<p><b>What problems are you facing within your team at the moment, and how are you planning to work on them? </b></p>\n\n<p>I wouldn't say that it's a problem, but our roster has been refreshed a bit for the next two tournaments. We need to work on the map pool, play maps [new team member] Valera [Valeriy \"B1T\" Vakhovskyi] hasn't played. It's hard to stay at a high level across, say, six maps.</p>\n\n<p>So, the problem is really a lack of time, and a map pool which isn’t the best. But we’ll try to prepare for our next tournaments—DreamHack and RMR. And memorize some maps, work on mind-gaming them, and play maps we’ve trained on the most.</p>\n\n<p><b>It sounds complicated, but I wish you luck in that tough process, and thank you for your candid answers! </b></p>\n\n<p>You’re very welcome.</p>\n\n<p><b>Let's start over and get acquainted again. </b></p>\n\n<p><b>Tell us, how did your passion for video games begin? </b></p>\n\n<p>Yeah, I don't know. Since I was a kid I’ve loved playing PlayStation. Then my uncle got a computer, and I always loved playing CS 1.6. That’s where it all started. And then it’s been a lifelong thing, even while I was studying.</p>\n\n<p>When I was a kid, I used to love playing outdoors but then they tore down my favorite playground where I played football. So after that, I started playing video games a lot.</p>\n\n<p><b>You see, those people played an important role in your eSports career! </b></p>\n\n<p><b>And that's exactly what my next question is about: when was the moment that you decided to become a pro gamer? </b></p>\n\n<p>When I downloaded CS:GO, I don't know, I just played it for about a year, maybe 2000 or 3000 hours. Then I found out about professional teams, tournaments, and the travel, and I was like, \"wow, that's interesting\". I wanted to give it a try, see if I could reach that level.</p>\n\n<p>And that was it. I just started dedicating loads of time to the game and gave it my best shot.</p>\n\n<p><b>And what was the most difficult thing about the transition from amateur to pro gaming? </b></p>\n\n<p>Well, it was that you needed to find people who were willing to have you on their team when you were just starting out. I mean, you needed people who would help you develop and that sort of thing. Because at my level at that time, I didn't have any idea of what I should do or how I could improve.</p>\n\n<p>I had been focused on my individual game, that's the thing. So I was always looking for people who could help me in terms of the team aspect of the game, and people who could just help me develop as a player in general.</p>\n\n<p><b>Can you recall your most difficult match? Not necessarily as part of NAVI, just the most difficult match of your career, the hardest match of your life. </b></p>\n\n<p>Well, I'd say the hardest match—I mean, the toughest for me, mentally—was when I got into the play-offs of a Major for the first time—</p>\n\n<p><b>The quarter-finals after NAVI? </b></p>\n\n<p>And we came up against NAVI, yes. And so, we played them in the quarter-finals, and we'd already played our first match in the tournament against them and lost. And we knew that they saw us as weak players. I mean, for obvious reasons, because we beat everyone in best-of-1 matches through sheer willpower.</p>\n\n<p>And then, I don't know, we were just really in the mood to win but the match started and we realized that we were being ripped to shreds. That was hard to take.</p>\n\n<p><b>As far as I remember, [NAVI CS:GO player] flamie [Egor \"flamie\" Vasilyev] set a new kill record. </b></p>\n\n<p>Yeah, yeah, it was really hard. We just felt that no matter what we did, we were getting outshot.</p>\n\n<p><b>Could you have imagined back then that you would join NAVI eventually? Did you think about that? </b></p>\n\n<p>Back then, I dreamed of playing on the same team with Egor—flamie. In general, I was really drawn to NAVI because it was the best organization with the best players who played in all the tournaments. It was where I was aiming to be from the very beginning.</p>\n\n<p><b>Could you name your best teammate, someone with whom you had the best synergy? And who was your, well, best opponent? The person who it was most difficult to play against, but who you respected. </b></p>\n\n<p>My best teammate of all time... You know, there have been several, I really can’t choose just one. So, it's hard to say. </p>\n\n<p>At QBF, my best teammate was Kvik [Aurimas \"Kvik\" Kvakšys]. At NAVI I don't know, I like playing with all the guys.</p>\n\n<p>Of course, I was always closest with Egor. So, probably... I think I even mentioned in an interview that flamie is one of my best friends. So, I guess it's him.If we're talking about the most difficult... what was it again?</p>\n\n<p><b>Opponent. The best opponent you've played against. A specific player. </b></p>\n\n<p>The best opponent... I guess that would be Astralis. When I joined NAVI, they were dominating everyone, they were winning all the tournaments.</p>\n\n<p><b>What about a specific player of theirs? </b></p>\n\n<p>I'd say I had quite a hard time playing against dupreeh [Peter \"dupreeh\" Rasmussen], because, out of all of them, he's the most—</p>\n\n<p><b>Reckless? </b></p>\n\n<p>Yes, reckless. I mean, they have their systems and all that, but sometimes he would do something out of the blue, and it would annoy me.</p>\n\n<p><b>Breaking the rules. </b></p>\n\n<p>Yeah yeah yeah, he was like that. He could be off-target with grenades, he wasn't like the other four guys. So, he was the hardest to play against. He used to be one of my favorite players when I just started playing.</p>\n\n<p><b>Makes sense. My next question was actually about the best team,  but you've already answered.  It's Astralis, right? </b></p>\n\n<p>The hardest to play against, you mean?</p>\n\n<p><b>Yes, the most difficult as an opponent. </b></p>\n\n<p>Well, yes.I don't know, maybe I think that because I had huge motivation to beat everyone, and they were dominant for such a long time. I guess there were also difficult matches against other teams. Like, we always had a tough fight against Vitality.</p>\n\n<p>There were matches against them—like the one at EPICENTER—where we won the first map 16:3 but then lost the next two 16:4, 16:5. Matches against them were always really interesting, so I'd say Vitality were the hardest to play against, at that time.</p>\n\n<p><b>Can you tell us about the funniest or strangest incident you remember from your eSports career? Maybe some story from a LAN [tournament] or a bootcamp? What comes to mind? </b></p>\n\n<p>Okay, I’ve already told this story, but for me, it was just such a clever move from our coach. It was at a Minor in Romania, it was my first tournament. And we were playing for 2nd place, which would also have put us through to the Major, while the 3rd place team would be out of the tournament.</p>\n\n<p>So, we lost the first map, which had been our pick. Then our coach came out and said, \"okay guys, we’re going to lose, fine, I get it. But the fact that they’re insulting us, and our friends and relatives...”</p>\n\n<p>And we were like, \"what? Is that what they’re shouting at us?\"</p>\n\n<p>So we started—</p>\n\n<p><b>Who were you playing against? </b></p>\n\n<p>Team Spirit. And so, basically, we started shouting insults back at them during the second map. The tournament admins even came up to us and said they would disqualify us. And the guys from Team Spirit started shouting back at us. </p>\n\n<p><b>So were they actually shouting at you from the beginning, or was it just something your coach told you? </b></p>\n\n<p>That’s what the coach said, but we didn't know if they really were or not. But we thought they were, so we were shouting back. In the end, we beat them, and then our coach came up to us and said they weren't shouting anything, and he’d only said that to make us angry.</p>\n\n<p><b>That’s genius.  Who was your coach? </b></p>\n\n<p>It was iksou [Dmitriy \"iksou\" Mikhailichenko].</p>\n\n<p><b>A genius move. Did you have any conflicts with Team Spirit after that? </b></p>\n\n<p>It almost came to an actual fight after that. We took a break before the third map, and there was some exchange of words with Nikita [\"waterfaLLZ\" Matveyev]. And then at the hotel—I had no idea, honestly, probably just like everyone else, and I remember I apologized to them.</p>\n\n<p>I don't know whether they understood or not. But I don’t think anyone is still holding a grudge over it.</p>\n\n<p><b>I doubt they accepted your apology because they didn’t go through to the Major, whereas you guys did and even got to the playoffs. So, it worked. That counts. </b></p>\n\n<p><b>So, as we know, traditional athletes are very fond of various rituals and they tend to be very superstitious people, in general.  What about you, and what about eSports in general? Do you have anything—any kind of rituals? </b></p>\n\n<p>I wouldn't call it a ritual, but I try not to eat before official matches. I don't know, it helps. It's hardly a ritual but somehow it's easier for me that way. I think it helps you to think more clearly, make better decisions,be sharper, like, not be slow.</p>\n\n<p><b>But you're not a superstitious person? </b></p>\n\n<p>Well, I'd say I am, but I can't say I have any special rituals.</p>\n\n<p><b>Okay, good. How much time do you spend preparing mentally for competitive matches? </b></p>\n\n<p>I can't say I take time to sit and mentally prepare before each official match. I mean, we have a psychologist—Gleb—who works with us and sometimes helps us before games.</p>\n\n<p>We always take time to get in the right frame of mind before a game, or we might have some individual sessions with Gleb in the days leading up to a game. We have a second psychologist now. Basically, we just work on it gradually.</p>\n\n<p>But if we're talking about some kind of specific preparation before each individual match, we don't have anything like that. Because, I think, if you give too much significance to each and every match, you just get more nervous.</p>\n\n<p><b>I remember that at the last bootcamp—or the one before that—you played sports, you had mats and things like that. Basically, physical activity was part of your training process. What about now? Do you follow any, let's say, rituals like that? </b></p>\n\n<p>Well, at this year's bootcamp I don't remember anyone doing exercise or anything. I think the main goal was more to get into good shape in terms of our team play before the tournament.</p>\n\n<p>The focus was less on things like physical health and more on training, spending quality time together, and working on things that needed to be worked on.</p>\n\n<p><b>Carrying on this theme of game preparation—do you spend a lot of time on analysis and game tactics?  Do you watch demos, for example? </b></p>\n\n<p>Before every official game, we get together with [NAVI CS:GO team coach] Andrey [\"B1ad3\" Gorodenskiy] and study our opponent for anywhere from two to five or six hours.</p>\n\n<p><b>It depends on what time a match starts or how much time we have after training matches. </b></p>\n\n<p>We do that every time.</p>\n\n<p><b>What would you change about eSports today, if you had the chance to change something? Within CS:GO. </b></p>\n\n<p>I really wouldn’t like to think about it. I'm a player, so let someone else change something and bring us joy.</p>\n\n<p><b>For example, you could make it so that Valve doesn't penalize teams for substitutions at RMR tournaments. </b></p>\n\n<p>Or so that LANs appear at last.</p>\n\n<p><b>Well, that doesn't depend on eSports. That’s about global government. </b></p>\n\n<p>Yeah.</p>\n\n<p><b>What are your plans for this year? Or maybe you have some more long-term plans? What comes to mind? </b></p>\n\n<p>Game-related plans or in general?</p>\n\n<p><b>Related to your career, yes. </b></p>\n\n<p>Well, basically, I want us to become the number one team and hold that position for a long time, gain some stability.</p>\n\n<p>Speaking of something not game-related, I’d like to go away on vacation this year for the first time in my life. Somewhere by the sea or the ocean, an island, maybe, is my plan. And I’d like to buy an apartment too.</p>\n\n<p>But all of that is, of course, impossible without the things I mentioned first: the tournaments, the wins, the good results.</p>\n\n<p><b>Which aspects of your individual playing style would you like to change or improve? </b></p>\n\n<p>I’d like to have more self-control because sometimes I have problems with aggression. I make impulsive decisions, and that can hurt the team.</p>\n\n<p><b>How important is team chemistry for winning? Do all the links of the chain need to get on well together, so to speak? </b></p>\n\n<p>Of course they do, yeah. Working together and having maximum synergy is what gives you the edge at those crucial moments in a game. Teamwork is more important than anything.</p>\n\n<p><b>How is that chemistry formed? For example, a new person joins the team—what do you do? </b></p>\n\n<p>The team just needs to play together as much as possible. Play training matches, spend as much time playing as possible so that when you’re in a particular situation on the map, everyone’s thinking the same way.</p>\n\n<p>And that’s when you get real teamplay, because everyone understands what's going on and why, and what they need to do. Getting to that state, when everyone is on the same wavelength, is the most difficult thing to achieve.</p>\n\n<p>But if a team manages to do it, if everyone is of one mind, then that would just be the best teamplay that could ever exist.</p>\n\n<p><b>Tell us an unexpected fact about yourself that no one knows. </b></p>\n\n<p>I don't know. I tell everyone about everything, so there aren’t any.</p>\n\n<p><b>You don't have any secrets? </b></p>\n\n<p>I don't.</p>\n\n<p><b>What gaming experience influenced you the most? </b></p>\n\n<p>Gaming experience? That influenced me the most?</p>\n\n<p>Well, it's hard to choose just one, to be honest. I think it’s the tough losses that have the most influence. I would say for us, it would be the finals where we lost to Vitality and Astralis. Those were tough losses to take.</p>\n\n<p>But losses like that also energize you and give you food for thought.</p>\n\n<p><b>And what’s the biggest difficulty you face now, in your career or maybe just in life, in general?  Is there anything holding you back? </b></p>\n\n<p>Yeah, difficulties... Everyone faces difficulties. But there aren’t things that are holding me back. I don’t know, I think you just need to keep putting in the work.</p>\n\n<p>Time goes by and you need to get better, you need to get into those top rankings.</p>\n\n<p><b>What would you be doing if you hadn’t become a professional gamer? </b></p>\n\n<p>I was thinking about becoming a dentist, or a massage therapist, or a lawyer. Or maybe a musician. But that I started thinking about only after I’d already become a gamer.</p>\n\n<p>The other professions were part of my thinking when I was finishing school and hadn’t started gaming professionally yet.</p>\n\n<p><b>But dentists cause people pain. </b></p>\n\n<p>Yeah, but that’s no big deal. People would thank me afterwards.</p>\n\n<p><b>And pay you $40 000 for veneers! </b></p>\n\n<p>Yeah, and then I would definitely be on vacation now!</p>\n\n<p><b>All right.  In your opinion, which game released in the last 20 years is the most underrated? And why? And in general— </b></p>\n\n<p>The most underrated game of the last 20 years?</p>\n\n<p><b>Yes. </b></p>\n\n<p>I don’t know. It's hard to say. Every game has something special that people like. It's difficult to choose one.</p>\n\n<p><b>Alright.  Well, thank you so much for this interview and for your time. </b></p>\n\n<p><em>Thanks for reading our 1:1 interview! For more exclusive content and interviews, check out <a href=\"/en/blog/\">our Blog!</a></em></p>\n","date":"8/26/2021"},"images":{"preview":{"alt":"","href":"https://cdn01.x-plarium.com/browser/content/blog/images/2022/interview-boombl4.jpg"},"authorAvatar":{"href":"//cdn01.x-plarium.com/browser/content/portal/common/avatars/default_avatar.jpg","sizes":[]}},"template_options":{"compositeId":"13396"}},{"links":{"link":"/en/blog/interview-s1mple/"},"strings":{"title":"1:1 Interview With Navi CS:GO Pro - s1mple!","category":"Insights","author":"PLARIUM STAFF","readTime":"900000","description":"<p>Kyiv native Oleksandr Kostyliev, better known as s1mple, joined NAVI in 2016. Over the years, s1mple has proven himself one of the world’s finest Counter-Strike players, leading NAVI to glory at countless events and tournaments worldwide.</p>\n\n<p><em>Watch the video, or keep scrolling for the entire interview transcript below!</em></p>\n\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><iframe allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen=\"\" frameborder=\"0\" height=\"315\" src=\"https://www.youtube.com/embed/38Fg4FqLLD4\" title=\"YouTube video player\" width=\"560\"></iframe></p>\n\n<p><strong>Hello everyone, welcome to our channel. Our interview guest today is s1mple. We sat down for a chat, so we could get to know him a little better. Let's go!</strong></p>\n\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">{{banner:default}}</p>\n\n<p><strong>Alright, let's get started. Sasha, tell us: how did you get into video games?</strong></p>\n\n<p>Hmm...</p>\n\n<p><strong>It was so long ago that you can't even remember, right?</strong></p>\n\n<p>Yeah, it all started when my brother Alexey showed me CS—I was about four at the time. I don't remember exactly which map I played on, though. I was also playing on a console, especially the old Mortal Kombat. And FIFA, lots of FIFA. That's about it.</p>\n\n<p><strong>Was there a moment in your childhood when you realized that gaming could become your profession? Or that you'd make a living from it?</strong></p>\n\n<p>No, I never really had thoughts like that. It was only when I was 12 or 13, and started playing in 2v2 tournaments in CS 1.6, that I began to think about playing professionally.</p>\n\n<p><strong>So, you switched from casual playing to eSports when you turned 12, right? As you say, you were already playing in tournaments then.</strong></p>\n\n<p>I switched to pro gaming when I was around 13 or 14, to be exact.</p>\n\n<p><strong>Were there any problems or challenges you faced when you made that switch, or did everything just go smoothly?</strong></p>\n\n<p>Well, there was one thing: I always had to do my homework, or my parents would take away my keyboard or mouse, or monitor cable. I did my best to study and get good grades.</p>\n\n<p><strong>Unexpected obstacles. More like external ones rather than in the actual game, right?</strong></p>\n\n<p>Yes.</p>\n\n<p><strong>Okay. What was the hardest match of your life? Can you recall a game that really stands out in your mind as the toughest?</strong></p>\n\n<p>A game we won, yeah?</p>\n\n<p><strong>Not necessarily. Maybe you lost, even. But a game that you learned a lot from, that stands out for you.</strong></p>\n\n<p>Well, there was an intense game once at ESL Cologne in 2018 when we played against Astralis in the semi-final. We were on the third map, Inferno, and I remember we were all really going for it. We were switching our roles within the team, basically doing everything we could to try to win a round.</p>\n\n<p>Astralis took the lead and opted for baiting. But ultimately, we won the semi-final and then beat—</p>\n\n<p><strong>BIG?</strong></p>\n\n<p>Yes.</p>\n\n<p><strong>Alright. Tell us: who's been your best teammate?  Not necessarily in your official team, but maybe just the best player you've ever played with. And who's the best you've played against?</strong></p>\n\n<p>The best individual player and teammate I’ve had is electronic [Denis \"electronic\" Sharipov]. Before that, it was Hiko [Spencer \"Hiko\" Martin], when I was in Team Liquid. And my toughest opponent was ZywOo [Mathieu \"ZywOo\" Herbaut].</p>\n\n<p><strong>And before ZywOo? He's kind of a newcomer in the professional scene.</strong></p>\n\n<p>Before ZywOo... I guess device [Nicolai \"dev1ce\" Reedtz], for sure, because we always lost to him when he was with Astralis. And coldzera [Marcelo \"coldzera\" David]. It was hard to play against coldzera’s team—they were on a winning streak in 2016 and 2017.</p>\n\n<p><strong>Okay. It's well known that many athletes have rituals they have to follow before matches. What about eSports? Do you have any superstitions or rituals that you have to follow?</strong></p>\n\n<p>I drink coffee. I do it every day, and I try to have a cup during games or LAN tournaments.</p>\n\n<p><strong>Is that so you perk up, or...?</strong></p>\n\n<p>Just nice coffee. I guess it gives me some kind of energy. I don't remember how long I've been doing it. Not long. Basically, I'm a fan of coffee.</p>\n\n<p><strong>What kind of training regime do you have? Can you describe it in detail? Is it just: turn on CS:GO and play all day?</strong></p>\n\n<p>Yeah, I turn on CS:GO when I feel like I need a warm-up. Usually, I might warm up for about half an hour. Then we play together as a team for around eight hours. After that, in my free time, I play FPL [FACEIT Pro League].</p>\n\n<p><strong>Do you work on the mental side of playing competitively?</strong></p>\n\n<p>As a team, we get ourselves ready psychologically by having a group call. We talk for about an hour. Personally, I tend to listen to some music before a game.</p>\n\n<p><strong>Lots of eSports pros spend a lot of time on things like nutrition and physical fitness. Are they part of your training?</strong></p>\n\n<p>My nutrition is just perfect.</p>\n\n<p><strong>For real, or you're just being sarcastic?</strong></p>\n\n<p>No, I'm serious. I've got a well-organized nutrition regime and don't eat too much. Basically, I eat half of what I usually order. I do lack physical exercise, though.</p>\n\n<p><strong>But you'd like to fix that, right?</strong></p>\n\n<p>In the long-run, yes.</p>\n\n<p><strong>If it works out. CS:GO is also, in many ways, a game of strategy. Is that something that is part of your thinking or is that more the prerogative of the in-game leader, or [NAVI CS:GO team coach] Andrey?</strong></p>\n\n<p>I pay more attention to AWPers – there are a few I keep tabs on. I’ll observe how they move, help their team, what combinations they have with teammates on maps. Or, if they have a good game, I’ll watch it, in case they did something new.</p>\n\n<p>All the tactical preparation work is done by Andrey—we’ll usually talk about it with him for an hour and a half before a game.</p>\n\n<p><strong>What do you like most about your profession, about competitive eSports? And what would you change?</strong></p>\n\n<p>I would have said before that there should be fewer tournaments and flights, but now it's the other way around. Now, I want to fly to a new country and play a tournament with fans.The thing I don't like about eSports is the lack of time. Because you're constantly playing—</p>\n\n<p><strong>No time for your private life?</strong></p>\n\n<p>Yeah. I get a five-day break every two months. But generally, it’s one day off a week, but not actually during the weekend.</p>\n\n<p><strong>What are your personal and professional plans for this year? Were there any goals that you set for yourself at the start of the year?</strong></p>\n\n<p>Our goal is still the same: become the top team and win tournaments. That's all the plans I have.</p>\n\n<p><strong>And what about your personal plans? For example, Boombl4 wants to visit the Maldives on vacation.</strong></p>\n\n<p>Well, a vacation is a good thing, but that will have to wait. So no, I don't have anything like that.</p>\n\n<p><strong>Have you ever thought about your future after retiring from eSports? After finishing your career as a pro player.</strong></p>\n\n<p>I don’t know, I might try myself out as a coach. Or, maybe, I'd just work in eSports. I don't know.</p>\n\n<p><strong>As a commentator?</strong></p>\n\n<p>No, thanks. I'll pass on that.</p>\n\n<p><strong>Why?</strong></p>\n\n<p>Maybe I'd learn English first, then take a job in a studio.</p>\n\n<p><strong>It pays better, they say. What aspects of your gameplay would you like to improve?</strong></p>\n\n<p>I don’t know, maybe... just keep on putting maximum effort into winning rounds, without any screw-ups. There are stressful moments in games when you know you shouldn't do something in a particular way, but you do it like that anyway. It's these, I don't know, stressful moments, or something.</p>\n\n<p><strong>Do you mean, like, moments of weakness or emotional moments?</strong></p>\n\n<p>It’s just these moments in a game when, I don’t know, you’re completely focused on the round. And, when no one reminds you that you have to play out a certain situation in a certain way, you can make a wrong move. I'm constantly trying to improve on that.</p>\n\n<p><strong>When it comes to winning, how important is team chemistry? Does everyone on your team need to be friends and get along for the team to be successful?</strong></p>\n\n<p>In general, yes. Teammates should spend time together when they have the chance. That’s how you build up teamplay: you get to know your teammates better and you can try to understand them without words.</p>\n\n<p><strong> And how does that work, specifically in your team? You’ve had Valeriy ['B1T' Vakhovskyi] join your team recently, for example. How do you familiarize him with everything, and how do you build team chemistry with someone new?</strong></p>\n\n<p>Well, we usually say something to Valeriy about his mistakes. He asks a lot of questions, and we try to answer them all. Because, even though we’d played with Valeriy before on a couple of maps, we had never just got together with him on TeamSpeak and talked with him.</p>\n\n<p>Either he would just talk to Andrey—who helped him through the two maps—or he would join our TeamSpeak channel to listen to our discussions. Or he would join as a spectator on other maps he didn't play on, to better understand our roles and how he should play.</p>\n\n<p>Generally, though, we spend time with him, chat over a cup of coffee, or just ask him what's new. He's a complete newcomer to eSports—just like me when I was 16. And he’s 18 now, I think.</p>\n\n<p><strong>Still innocent as a newborn, right?</strong></p>\n\n<p>It’s unusual to meet people like him—</p>\n\n<p><strong>Indeed.</strong></p>\n\n<p>Because, ultimately, I—</p>\n\n<p><strong>But did he reinvigorate your team spirit in some way?</strong></p>\n\n<p>Well, yes. I mean, he's a good player. He has excellent shooting skills but still needs to improve his understanding of the game, just like everyone else.</p>\n\n<p><strong>What’s been the most difficult thing you’ve come up against in your career, in your profession? What’s the hardest thing for a player to deal with?</strong></p>\n\n<p>I don’t know, maybe when you have to play several tournaments in a row, and you keep losing.</p>\n\n<p><strong>Tilting?</strong></p>\n\n<p>Yeah, like tilting. And the lack of time, when you have to train constantly. When you’re training and always winning, that's one thing. But when you’re training and losing, then trying to figure out why you lost, then losing again, and again trying to figure out why—that's hard.</p>\n\n<p>Some people might stop believing in themselves or start thinking it’s all pointless. That’s rare in our team, but it's definitely the hardest thing.</p>\n\n<p><strong>Alright. If you hadn’t become a professional gamer, what career would you have pursued?</strong></p>\n\n<p>I would have liked to be a soccer player. I used to play soccer before, but then I had to choose between soccer and CS, and that was that.</p>\n\n<p><strong>You made the right choice!</strong></p>\n\n<p>I hope so.</p>\n\n<p><strong>Do you play any single-player titles? On your console, for example?</strong></p>\n\n<p>I play basketball, soccer, and UFC with friends on my console. I don't usually play single-player games, but sometimes I play Valorant on my days off. I haven't opened DOTA for a long time—I'm bored of losing. I'm a creep in DOTA.</p>\n\n<p><strong>A creep? I guess we'll cut this part out.</strong></p>\n\n<p>FIFA is my best game though. Well, after CS. I’ve been playing FIFA for 12 or 13 years already.</p>\n\n<p><strong>Sasha, how would you describe your playing style and why do you play that way? It's indescribable.</strong></p>\n\n<p>That’s a tough one, for sure.</p>\n\n<p><strong>Well, your style might be aggressive, passive, or even reckless.</strong></p>\n\n<p>I would say, when it comes to attacking with an AWP, I'm usually looking for open kills at respawn points or during certain rounds. For example, when playing on the Dust map, I quickly occupy positions in mid or long areas, to try to find some kind of advantage for my team.</p>\n\n<p>When playing as a CT [counter-terrorist], everything depends on combinations. If we're playing a round in the 4A setup, then I know that in my role, I can take risks. But in other rounds, I just have to throw a couple of flashbangs and occupy the long area, and then my style becomes passive by default.</p>\n\n<p>But it's always different: when attacking and not looking for open kills, an AWPer shouldn't move first. He should let his teammates go first so that they kill enemies in nearby positions. And then, only when the bombsites are clear, an AWPer camps at a position from  where he can make two or three kills on the retake.</p>\n\n<p>I don't know really what to call this style, but...</p>\n\n<p><strong>It’s pretty clear, so far. I think everyone familiar with the subject will understand.</strong></p>\n\n<p>There are some moments when you have to take a risk and catch the timing when you— I don’t know, it’s difficult to explain. You make a decision in an instant, after which everything goes as it should and in just a few seconds you can kill an enemy and occupy another position that your opponent won't expect.</p>\n\n<p>But that's already a different thing—</p>\n\n<p><strong>Is it some kind of intuition?</strong></p>\n\n<p>I think it's related to your understanding of the game. By default, you understand where your enemies are. For example, when you move into the A-site, you already know that one enemy is at the ramp, another AWPer is observing the long area, and another enemy is at the long area watching the box.</p>\n\n<p>You know all three positions. You know the timing of when an enemy will move out. You know that he might throw a flashbang. You should be prepared to dodge flashbangs... That's about it.</p>\n\n<p><strong>Got it. You just need to play well.</strong></p>\n\n<p>But as for my style, I don't know, I guess maybe it is aggressive.</p>\n\n<p><strong>Has your role changed over the years, over the course of your career? And how?</strong></p>\n\n<p>Yes, I've had a lot of roles.</p>\n\n<p><strong>How did you adapt to each one of them? And why did they change? Was it your own initiative or was it because of your captains or teammates?</strong></p>\n\n<p>At HellRaisers, I became an AWPer right away, because Marik [Yehor \"markeloff\" Markelov] didn't want to be an AWPer. At Team Liquid, I... I can't remember exactly... If I'm not mistaken, at first I was an AWPer and adreN⁠ [Eric \"adreN\" Hoag] was our coach. </p>\n\n<p>But then, when he was let go as coach, we had to find a new player, but couldn’t. So, adreN⁠ joined us as a regular player and I was an AWPer then as well. After that, adreN—the American adreN—⁠left, and koosta [Kenneth \"koosta\" Suen] joined.</p>\n\n<p>I remember that koosta was playing as the main CT AWPer, and I was the main attacking AWPer. But when playing as CTs, we could have three AWPers, so I was with Hiko. Back then, I took on the lurker role when playing in attack... or was it vice versa, as a CT...</p>\n\n<p>Basically, I had various roles. And at NAVI when I joined, I was the second AWPer in the first roster. And then when Zeus [Danylo \"Zeus\" Teslenko] came to NAVI, I became the main AWPer. And then...</p>\n\n<p>What was after that? Then, when Zeus retired from CS, Ladik [Ladislav 'Guardian' Kovács] joined the team, I think. Or it was that Vanya [Ioann 'Edward' Sukhariev] retired, and then Ladik came and became an AWPer. After that, I became the main AWPer again.</p>\n\n<p>But before that, my role was to be a lurker. I had to occupy certain points at certain times and look out for enemy rotations. Basically, I was in the rear, a rifler.</p>\n\n<p><strong>Which teams do you see as the big threats this year?</strong></p>\n\n<p>This year, I think...I'd like to play against Gambit again, because I didn't feel well during the last game against them. They've beaten us twice already, in Katowice. Gambit is one of the biggest threats. Plus, they're currently 1st in the rankings.</p>\n\n<p><strong>Who else? For example, your teammates mentioned Astralis.</strong></p>\n\n<p>Well, Astralis after today's announcement... I didn't even know that. The first time we played a training match against them, dev1ce wasn’t there. I thought that was just because he wasn't going to play on that map, but now it turns out he's left the team. I don't think that Astralis will be stronger now than they were then, though that was a month ago.</p>\n\n<p><strong>What about Vitality? I think [your teammate] BoombI4 mentioned them as well.</strong></p>\n\n<p>Sure, Vitality too, but they need more practice seeing as they have a new player joining them. Since RpK [Cédric Guipouy] retired, it’s been difficult for them.</p>\n\n<p><strong>Indeed.</strong></p>\n\n<p>But, if they get enough training in and get the team going, it'll be hard to play against them. Let me think of who else there is. Virtus.pro, maybe, could be added to the list. We beat them once, but they played well.</p>\n\n<p><strong>It's the year of the CIS region, right?</strong></p>\n\n<p>There's also FaZe Clan. I think they'll improve their game and show good results. They have strong team members.</p>\n\n<p><strong>Do you come up with strategies to counter specific teams before official matches?</strong></p>\n\n<p>If I haven't tracked the progress of an opposing team, or if they've played only on a couple of maps before our game with them, I'll just ask Andrey what we need to do. But, if they've played on five or 10 maps before our game, I'll check them out and see what tactics they use, and how their AWPer plays.</p>\n\n<p>But it's usually Andrey who tells us everything, and our analyst, who looks at the other team’s game and tells us where the weak points are.</p>\n\n<p><em>Thanks for reading our 1:1 interview! For more exclusive content and interviews, check out <a href=\"/en/blog/\">our Blog!</a></em></p>\n","date":"8/26/2021"},"images":{"preview":{"alt":"","href":"https://cdn01.x-plarium.com/browser/content/blog/images/2022/interview-s1mple.jpg"},"authorAvatar":{"href":"//cdn01.x-plarium.com/browser/content/portal/common/avatars/default_avatar.jpg","sizes":[]}},"template_options":{"compositeId":"13395"}},{"links":{"link":"/en/blog/becoming-a-pro-gamer/"},"strings":{"title":"How to Be a Pro Gamer: Competing, Streaming, and Banking Cash","category":"Insights","author":"PLARIUM STAFF","readTime":"600000","description":"<p>Almost everyone enjoys games in one form or another. In fact, as humans, we’ve been playing games for thousands of years. However, the concept of making money from a specific subgenre of games, namely <em>video games</em>, is a relatively new one.</p>\n\n<p>Indeed, prior to the 1990s, the term <a href=\"https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/pro-gamer#English\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">“pro gamer”</a> wasn’t even a thing. All of that changed though, when Dennis “Thresh” Fong became the Michael Jordan of video games. We’ll talk more about Fong and why he’s regarded as the first professional gamer later on.</p>\n\n<p>Before we do that, we need to establish some ground rules and define what we mean by the term “professional gamer.”</p>\n\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">{{banner:default}}</p>\n\n<h2 id=\"what-is-a-pro-gamer?\">What is a Pro Gamer?</h2>\n\n<p>A pro gamer is hard to define because there isn’t an application form you can fill out to become one. However, the general consensus is that a professional derives all or a significant majority of their income from playing <a href=\"/en/games/\">games</a>.</p>\n\n<p>In most cases, a pro gamer takes part in competitions such as <a href=\"https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_International_(Dota_2)\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">The International</a>, <a href=\"https://about.eslgaming.com/\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">ESL Gaming Tournaments</a> and the<a href=\"https://lolesports.com/\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"> League of Legends World Championship</a> - either on their own or as part of a team, depending on how the game works. Competitors usually play as part of a team or organisation, like Evil Geniuses or NaVi.</p>\n\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><iframe allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen=\"\" frameborder=\"0\" height=\"315\" src=\"https://www.youtube.com/embed/Y65ovt5RKtw\" title=\"YouTube video player\" width=\"560\"></iframe></p>\n\n<p>But - you don’t have to be a competitive player to become a pro gamer. Yes, in the early days, only those who took part in high-level tournaments and won money were classed as professional gamers. Thanks to the internet and the growth of gaming over the years, people without world-class skills can make a living from the industry.</p>\n\n<p>Take, for example, Henry and Jeannie from <a href=\"/en/blog/mxr-plays-henry-and-jeannie/\">MxR Plays</a>. The YouTube duo play video games, but they found fame reviewing them. So, while they aren’t necessarily competitive gamers in the traditional sense, they are pros because they’re deeply entrenched in the business.</p>\n\n<h2 id=\"what-does-a-pro-gamer-do?\">What does a pro gamer do?</h2>\n\n<p>A professional video gamer competes in tournaments and/or has a presence online because they review, promote, or have interactions with various aspects of the industry. Basically, if someone makes money from gaming and they play at any level, they can be considered a pro.</p>\n\n<p>With that being said, here are some ways a pro gamer can earn money:</p>\n\n<ul>\n\t<li>They play eSports tournaments.</li>\n\t<li>They stream gaming sessions on Twitch and YouTube.</li>\n\t<li>They review games on social media and streaming platforms.</li>\n\t<li>They advertise gaming products, including software and hardware.</li>\n\t<li>They have sponsorship deals with major brands both inside and outside of the gaming industry.</li>\n\t<li>They have collaborations with game developers</li>\n</ul>\n\n<h2 id=\"the-history-of-pro-gaming\">The History of Pro Gaming</h2>\n\n<p>Now that we have a sense of gaming as a profession, we need to establish how we got where we are today. For that, let’s take a trip back through time to the early days of competitive gaming and eSports.</p>\n\n<h3 id=\"1972:-the-stanford-spacewar!-tournament\">1972: The Stanford Spacewar! Tournament</h3>\n\n<p>The first recognized eSports event took place at Stanford University in 1972. Teams of students battled it out in Spacewar!, and the winner received a year’s subscription to <a href=\"https://www.rollingstone.com/\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">Rolling Stone magazine</a>.</p>\n\n<h3 id=\"1980:-the-space-invaders-championship\">1980: The Space Invaders Championship</h3>\n\n<p>Stanford’s tournament was the result of a budding interest not only in games but the competitions they could spawn. This interest bubbled up into a frenzy when <a href=\"https://www.atari.com/\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">Atari</a> created the Space Invaders Tournament. 10,000 players entered and Rebecca Heineman won.</p>\n\n<p>She became the first recognized eSports champion and went on to have a long career as a video game developer. </p>\n\n<h3 id=\"1997:-dennis-fong-&-quake\">1997: Dennis Fong & Quake</h3>\n\n<p>Heineman may be known as the first eSports champion, but Dennis Fong is listed in the <a href=\"https://www.guinnessworldrecords.com/world-records/first-person-to-be-a-professional-video-gamer#:~:text=Dennis%20%E2%80%9CThresh%E2%80%9D%20Fong%20(USA,Jordan%20of%20the%20gaming%20world%E2%80%9D.\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">Guiness Book of World Records as the first-ever pro gamer</a>. Fong was playing at a time when LAN connections allowed <a href=\"/en/games/platform/pc-games/\">PC games</a> to be linked.</p>\n\n<p>This, in turn, caused a surge in tournaments across the US and Asia. Fong won every tournament he entered over a five-year period.</p>\n\n<p>His performances made him enough money that he could earn a living playing games. His seminal moment came in 1997 when he won the infamous Red Annihilation Quake Tournament at the Electronic Entertainment Expo (E3). </p>\n\n<p>The victory cemented his position as the top gamer in the world and netted him a red Ferrari 328GTS owned by Quake co-creator John Carmack.</p>\n\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><iframe allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen=\"\" frameborder=\"0\" height=\"315\" src=\"https://www.youtube.com/embed/LXw6BkZ-gdY\" title=\"YouTube video player\" width=\"560\"></iframe></p>\n\n<p>Buoyed by the success of the Quake Tournament, Angel Daniel Munoz created the Cyberathlete Professional League (CPL). The league was only open to players aged 17+ and there was prize money up for grabs.</p>\n\n<p>Indeed, within a year of launching, there were dozens of pro gamers competing for prizes worth upwards of $15,000 which, at the time, was a lot of money.</p>\n\n<h3 id=\"1998:-starcraft-tournament\">1998: StarCraft Tournament</h3>\n\n<p>Fong’s rise to fame and the growth of the CPL caused the eSports scene to grow significantly in a short period of time. The 1998 StarCraft Tournament was another major moment for the industry.</p>\n\n<p>From that initial event, the Global StarCraft 2 League (GSL) was eventually born. Starting out in South Korea, the league has become an international attraction watched by over 50 million people every year.</p>\n\n<h3 id=\"2000:-the-world-cyber-games\">2000: The World Cyber Games</h3>\n\n<p>The World Cyber Games built on the trends started by the CPL and StarCraft. It also opened the door to another series of professional tournaments held under the banner of Major League Gaming.</p>\n\n<h3 id=\"2017:-more-money,-more-pros\">2017: More Money, More Pros</h3>\n\n<p>The history of gaming shows a clear progression from amateur events to professional leagues. That progression has created a multi-billion-dollar industry - the average person can now find out how to become an eSports player and look at it as a viable career option. Why? Because there’s enough money within gaming for people to make a living.</p>\n\n<p>For example, in 2017, the total prize money paid out to eSports players was $110.6 million. In one tournament alone the prizepool was <em>over $24 million. </em> </p>\n\n<h2 id=\"how-much-does-a-pro-gamer-make?\">How Much Does a Pro Gamer Make?</h2>\n\n<p>OK, so history tells us that gaming can be more than a hobby and now you want to know how to become a professional gamer. Well, if you’re aiming to make a living from eSports, you have to have the right skills. But, just as importantly, you need to know you can make money.</p>\n\n<p>The top pro gamers earn millions of dollars ever year. However, they are the elite. The average pro gamer <em>doesn’t</em> make that much.</p>\n\n<p>As a general guide, a professional eSports gamer that’s paid to be part of a team can earn between $1,000 and $5,000 a month. This is a basic salary. From there, winning teams split any prize money they win.</p>\n\n<p>Therefore, it’s possible to make significantly more than the base salary if you’re a successful player. But, as we know, some people win, and some lose. Therefore, you may not earn the biggest paychecks.</p>\n\n<p>Still, with that in mind, even at the lowest levels, it’s possible to make over $60,000 as a pro gamer.</p>\n\n<h2 id=\"gamers-&-celebrities\">Gamers & Celebrities</h2>\n\n<p>Gamers are modern-day celebrities. In fact, many of the original stars were celebrities in South Korea and other parts of Asia long before the internet gave everyone a chance to be famous.</p>\n\n<p>For example, Frenchman Bertrand Grospellier, aka ElkY, was such a hit in Korea that he moved there during his professional gaming days. He subsequently moved back to France when he became an equally famous face in the poker industry.</p>\n\n<p>Today, it’s a lot easier for pro gamers to get noticed and gain a following. Twitch, YouTube, Twitter, and Instagram are all public networks through which people can become “famous” in their own right.</p>\n\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><iframe allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen=\"\" frameborder=\"0\" height=\"315\" src=\"https://www.youtube.com/embed/PKtnafFtfEo\" title=\"YouTube video player\" width=\"560\"></iframe></p>\n\n<p>In fact, mastering the art of self-promotion is an important part of learning how to become a pro gamer. The image you portray is a great part of this self-promotion. Create something that reflects your style with this <a href=\"/en/resource/maker/gaming-logo-maker/\">gaming logo maker</a>. If you can sell yourself on social media, you’ve got a chance of making money from this industry. </p>\n\n<p>Indeed, there are many gamers out there who couldn’t win a professional tournament. However, because they’re engaging and have something certain people are interested in, they’re making money online. In essence, these people are internet celebrities who enjoy playing video games.</p>\n\n<p>Therefore, if you’re interested in exploring the life of a pro gamer, you need to identify your niche. Are you skilled enough to become a top-class competitor? Or are you someone that loves gaming and knows how to entertain people?</p>\n\n<p>If you’re the former, you should be looking at how to become an eSports player. If you’re the latter, you should be looking at how to become a professional gamer. This is a subtle yet important distinction. Some people are made to be elite competitors, others are made to be entertaining.</p>\n\n<p>Both types of people can be gamers who operate on a professional level (i.e., make a living from it). However, those that compete are best referred to as eSports players, while those who entertain are best referred to as pro gamers.</p>\n\n<h2 id=\"who-is-the-#1-gamer-in-the-world?\">Who is the #1 Gamer in the World?</h2>\n\n<p>Due to the dynamic nature of online gaming, the top-ranked pro gamer in the world depends greatly on the period of time and how it is calculated - by games won? Money earned? Prizes won? </p>\n\n<p>Among the top players of 2021 are Johan “N0tail” Sundstein (who also made Forbes' list of <a href=\"https://www.forbes.com/profile/johan-sundstein/?sh=5b8b768c5ae2\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">30 under 30 in 2019</a>) with over $7 million in prize money. Does that mean he’s the best gamer in the world? Perhaps.</p>\n\n<p>However, there are plenty of other fantastic players out there who are immensely skilled. Some other elite eSports pros to look out for are Tyson \"TenZ\" Ngo, Kyle “Bugha” Giersdorf, and Lee “Faker” Sang-hyeok.</p>\n\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">{{banner:default}}</p>\n\n<h2 id=\"how-to-become-a-pro-gamer\">How to Become a Pro Gamer</h2>\n\n<p>We’ve discussed the nuances of pro gaming, how people make a living, what separates competitors from entertainers, and the industry’s evolution. This leaves just one question: how <em>do you</em> become a professional gamer?</p>\n\n<p>It’s a question that many enthusiasts want a simple answer to but, unfortunately, there are no direct routes to the top. The good news, though, is that there are multiple paths you can take.</p>\n\n<p>As we’ve said, being a pro gamer can mean many different things. You could be part of a team that competes in professional eSports tournaments. Alternatively, you could be an internet celebrity and play games as part of what you do to entertain people.</p>\n\n<p>Becoming a success in the former often leads to the latter. However, you don’t need to be a winning eSports pro to become an internet celebrity.</p>\n\n<p>As long as you love gaming, have something interesting to say, and find your niche, you could build up enough of a following to earn money from the industry. That’s probably easier than trying to become a world-class competitor. That doesn’t mean it’s easy. But, if you’re choosing one of two paths, it’s certainly the less arduous one.</p>\n\n<p>To help become a professional eSports competitor, here are steps you can take towards that goal:</p>\n\n<h3 id=\"find-your-niche\">Find Your Niche</h3>\n\n<p>Everyone has a favorite game. Some people are FPS fans, others prefer real-time strategy (RTS) games. You need to find the subgenre you enjoy the most and, in turn, have a natural talent for it.</p>\n\n<h3 id=\"pick-your-platform\">Pick Your Platform</h3>\n\n<p>The same way you need to find your ideal game, you also need to find your ideal platform. Maybe you’re a PC pro in the making. Maybe you’re an Xbox hero.</p>\n\n<h3 id=\"play,-practice,-and-play-some-more\">Play, Practice, and Play Some More</h3>\n\n<p>There is no substitute for hard work. Games might be enjoyable, but this is a job. Many of the top pro gamers spend up to 10 hours a day practicing. As well as playing, you need to review your sessions, use simulators to test out strategies, and, finally, put your skills into practice.</p>\n\n<h3 id=\"prove-yourself\">Prove Yourself</h3>\n\n<p>The final step to becoming a professional eSports gamer is winning. Enter as many tournaments as you can. Start on the local amateur circuit, get some wins under your belt and build up from there. The more wins you bank, the bigger your profile will get.</p>\n\n<p>Basically, it’s hard to ignore a winner and, if you can prove you’re a top player, teams and sponsors will soon find you. Other than that, remember to <em>enjoy yourself!</em></p>\n","date":"8/25/2021"},"images":{"preview":{"alt":"","href":"https://cdn01.x-plarium.com/browser/content/blog/images/2022/becoming-a-pro-gamer.jpg"},"authorAvatar":{"href":"//cdn01.x-plarium.com/browser/content/portal/common/avatars/default_avatar.jpg","sizes":[]}},"template_options":{"compositeId":"13391"}},{"links":{"link":"/en/blog/most-popular-game-in-the-world/"},"strings":{"title":"What is THE Most Popular Game in the World?","category":"Insights","author":"PLARIUM STAFF","readTime":"300000","description":"<p>Have you ever wondered what the most popular game in the world was? Never understood how only one game could be picked? Pondered the possibility of several most popular games? Well then, we’ve got you covered!</p>\n\n<p>Due to the dynamic nature of the gaming industry, we are fortunate enough to have up-to-the-minute data on everything - from unit sales and downloads, through to the most played titles on mobile devices.</p>\n\n<p>With that information in hand, we set out to investigate which title is the absolute, most popular game in the world!  </p>\n\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">{{banner:default}}</p>\n\n<p>Since there isn't only one way to measure popularity, we ended up with the three <a href=\"/en/blog/popular-games-right-now/\">most popular games</a> in the world, basing them on several factors of popularity. So, what are you waiting for? Scroll down and find out which three games were chosen!</p>\n\n<p>Our picks below are based on real-time industry data. These statistics can show what the most played game in the world is, in terms of <strong>unit sales and downloads</strong>, as well as the <strong>online games with the most active player bases</strong>.</p>\n\n<p>But, we’ve kept you guessing for long enough. Read on to find three titles that lay claim to the answer for what is the most popular game in the world in 2021!</p>\n\n<h2 id=\"1.-call-of-duty:-black-ops---most-popular-games-by-sales\">1. Call of Duty: Black Ops - Most Popular Games by Sales</h2>\n\n<p>Activision Blizzard’s Call of Duty: Black Ops - Cold War was released in November 2020, but it’s still leaving its mark on the gaming industry in 2021, hence a leading contender for the most popular game in the world <em><strong>today</strong></em>.</p>\n\n<p>According to <a href=\"https://www.npd.com/news/entertainment-top-10/2021/top-10-video-games/\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">NPD Group’s sales data</a> from land-based retail and digital video game sales, it is the best-selling title in the year-to-date. Within just a few weeks of being released at the end of last year, Activision Blizzard's Black Ops - Cold War managed to shift 5.7 million units, <em><strong>generating more than $678 million </strong></em>in revenue.</p>\n\n<p>The fact that it remains the best-selling title in 2021 suggests it is continuing to make even more money for the California-based publisher. In fact, there are a string of releases from the Call of Duty franchise that could easily be considered among the most popular games in the world since the turn of the millennium.</p>\n\n<p>Call of Duty would likely be a major challenger for the coveted title of the most popular game series in the world during the 21st century, selling over 31 million units as of October 2019.</p>\n\n<p>The latest Black Ops – Cold War game provides a fascinating virtual take on the Cold War, taking gamers back to the era of the 1980s when the US and Russian forces butted heads. Chronologically, it is neatly positioned between Black Ops and Black Ops II.</p>\n\n<p>It focuses on the pursuit of an individual deemed to have been a spy for the Soviet Union. Players take charge of protagonist “Bell”, who leads a task force to seek out Perseus.</p>\n\n<h2 id=\"2.-resident-evil-village---most-popular-game-by-twitch-streams\">2. Resident Evil Village - Most Popular Game by Twitch Streams</h2>\n\n<p>Although Black Ops – Cold War has continued to shift plenty of units worldwide this year, Resident Evil Village threatened to knock it from its perch as the most popular game in the world. In fact, it was the <em><strong>best-selling video game in <a href=\"https://www.gamespot.com/articles/best-selling-games-and-systems-of-may-2021-us-resident-evil-village-leads-the-pack/1100-6492853/\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">May 2021</a> across all platforms</strong></em> upon its launch.</p>\n\n<p>The eighth release in the Resident Evil franchise not only sold plenty of units in its debut month, but it also took Twitch by storm too, making it a major contender as the most popular game in the world.</p>\n\n<p>If the number of Twitch views denotes what is the most popular game in the world today, Resident Evil Village would have won hands down in May. It was a record month for streams of any single-player game on the Twitch platform – <em><strong>48 million hours</strong></em> of live gaming consumed, to be exact.</p>\n\n<p>Within just two months of its launch, the number of copies shifted of Resident Evil Village stood at over 4.5 million, according to Capcom. That places this title up there as <em><strong>one of Capcom’s most successful games of all-time</strong></em>, alongside Resident Evil 7 and Monster Hunter World.</p>\n\n<p>Players assume the helm of protagonist Ethan Winters, who desperately searches for his kidnapped daughter. The biggest attraction in Resident Evil Village, however, is the return of character Lady Dimitrescu, providing a sense of nostalgia for long-time fans of the franchise. </p>\n\n<h2 id=\"3.-join-clash-3d---most-popular-game-by-play-store-downloads\">3. Join Clash 3D - Most Popular Game by Play Store Downloads</h2>\n\n<p>For those searching high and low online for the most popular game in the world, it’s important not to discount popular <a href=\"/en/games/platform/mobile-games/\">mobile games</a> too. According to <a href=\"https://techjury.net/blog/mobile-gaming-statistics/#gref\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">TechJury, these account for 43%</a> of all smartphone use, with the number of active mobile gamers now standing at <em><strong>more than 2.2 billion worldwide!</strong></em></p>\n\n<p>What is the most played game in the world on mobile? Supersonic Studios’ Join Clash 3D is certainly one to watch. Join Clash 3D was the most downloaded mobile game during the first half of 2021, with almost 1.6 million downloads from the Google Play store alone.</p>\n\n<p>As of March 2021, Supersonic Studios revealed that Join Clash 3D had racked up 27.6 million installations in total.</p>\n\n<p>Those unfamiliar with the concept of Join Clash 3D will discover that this title is dubbed an “epical survival run” game on its Google Play store description. In that case, in terms of Google Play downloads, this game might just answer the criteria of what the most popular game in the world is.</p>\n\n<p>You might think that regardless of what is “officially” the most popular game in the world, it shouldn’t be a hyper casual game. However, that would be doing this genre a huge disservice, given that the niche is taking mobile gaming by storm across all demographics.</p>\n\n<p>Build your running team and make your way along the pathway, avoiding the ever-increasing obstacles and hurdles that lie in wait. Reach the castle at the end of the game and claim the fortress to complete the game.</p>\n\n<h2 id=\"in-conclusion\">In Conclusion</h2>\n\n<p>Choosing what is the most popular game in the world right now can only be achieved using raw industry data. It can’t be a matter of opinions.</p>\n\n<p>That’s why it’s quite conclusive in terms of sales, downloads and installs that the likes of Black Ops – Cold War, Resident Evil Village and Join Clash 3D are dominating the gaming landscape in 2021.</p>\n","date":"8/29/2021"},"images":{"preview":{"alt":"","href":"//cdn01.x-plarium.com/browser/content/blog/images/2022/most-popular-game-in-the-world.jpg"},"authorAvatar":{"href":"//cdn01.x-plarium.com/browser/content/portal/common/avatars/default_avatar.jpg","sizes":[]}},"template_options":{"compositeId":"13387"}},{"links":{"link":"/en/blog/10-best-games-2021/"},"strings":{"title":"The 10 Best Games in 2021, So Far","category":"Insights","author":"PLARIUM STAFF","readTime":"540000","description":"<p>Looking to switch up your library with the best games 2021 has to offer? This year has seen the release of so many enchanting titles, spanning a broad spectrum of genres.</p>\n\n<p>Whether you’re a budding console or <a href=\"/en/games/platform/pc-games/\">desktop PC gamer</a>, there is something for everyone – from authentic sports games to the best MMOs 2021 has seen.</p>\n\n<p>What are the top games of 2021? Which games made <strong>our </strong>list? How did we choose the best games of 2021?</p>\n\n<p>The games we picked are those offering the most immersive entertainment value - titles with stunning visuals and audio, and storylines and game dynamics that offer unrivaled authenticity.</p>\n\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">{{banner:default}}</p>\n\n<p>In other words - games that effortlessly transport us into next-generation gaming, including the absolute best releases, remastered classics, and long-awaited sequels that were and are available in 2021.</p>\n\n<p><strong>Without further ado, here is our list of the best games of 2021:</strong></p>\n\n<h2 id=\"1.-returnal-(housemarque)\">1. Returnal (Housemarque)</h2>\n\n<p>Returnal was one of the most eagerly anticipated releases on the PlayStation 5 and was an instant contender as one of the top games of 2021. It fuses super-quick load times, an impressive utilization of DualSense haptics, and a hugely immersive space-age storyline that is too addictive for words.</p>\n\n<p>The game is set around a spaceship that’s crashed in the wilderness. You take control of the protagonist who is the sole survivor of the crash and embark on a desperate and hell-raising sci-fi journey. Selene is an Astra scout that finds herself alone on the planet Atropos.</p>\n\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><iframe allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen=\"\" frameborder=\"0\" height=\"315\" src=\"https://www.youtube.com/embed/lL2Qa0MQyuE\" title=\"YouTube video player\" width=\"560\"></iframe></p>\n\n<p>Developed as a third-person shooter, although this fits seamlessly into the futuristic sci-fi genre, some elements make it a psychological horror too.</p>\n\n<p>Few video games have managed to quite articulate the feeling of loneliness like the escapist Returnal – justifiably one of the best games 2021 could hope for.</p>\n\n<h2 id=\"2.-disco-elysium:-the-final-cut-(za/um)\">2. Disco Elysium: The Final Cut (ZA/UM)</h2>\n\n<p>Developed and published by ZA/UM, Disco Elysium: The Final Cut is up there as one of the top 2021 games released so far this year. Dubbed a role-playing game, Disco Elysium is unique in that it features no combat whatsoever. Without in-game conflict, each stage of the game concludes using skill checks and dialog trees.</p>\n\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><iframe allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen=\"\" frameborder=\"0\" height=\"315\" src=\"https://www.youtube.com/embed/l5vyZ04MNrQ\" title=\"YouTube video player\" width=\"560\"></iframe></p>\n\n<p>The game is set within a city that’s in post-war recovery. Players assume the role of a protagonist detective, tasked with making sense of a mysterious murder. As the criminal investigation ensues, the protagonist battles with past events within his own life simultaneously.</p>\n\n<p>The game features atmospheric music from the hugely popular band Sea Power. As 2021 video games go, this is right up there as one of the most popular games 2021 has been gifted with. It deservedly won the title of Best Debut Game at the 16th British Academy Games Awards.</p>\n\n<h2 id=\"3.-hitman-iii-(io-interactive)\">3. Hitman III (IO Interactive)</h2>\n\n<p>It wouldn’t be a worthwhile best games of 2021 list without a nod to Hitman III. It’s been three years since the release of Hitman II and its successor is the third and final release in the World of Assassination trilogy. The single-player stealth game assumes control of Agent 47 once again, as he forges ahead with his mission to take down the Providence organization.</p>\n\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><iframe allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen=\"\" frameborder=\"0\" height=\"315\" src=\"https://www.youtube.com/embed/te_nocX0gi4\" title=\"YouTube video player\" width=\"560\"></iframe></p>\n\n<p>As with Hitman and Hitman II, this game is designed to be played from a third-person perspective, but you still feel like you are walking in the shoes of Agent 47 throughout.</p>\n\n<p>The storyline contains no less than six new open-world locations, including Berlin, Dubai, Dartmoor, and the Carpathian Mountains of Romania. The game is also PlayStation VR-compatible.</p>\n\n<p>This adds to the heart-pounding immersion of IO Interactive’s much-loved baby and one of the best games 2021 has to offer.</p>\n\n<h2 id=\"4.-ratchet-&-clank:-rift-apart-(insomniac-games)\">4. Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart (Insomniac Games)</h2>\n\n<p>Although this title has only been released a matter of weeks ago on June 11, this light-hearted third-person shooter platform game has taken the PS5 by storm already.</p>\n\n<p>It’s shot to the top of the best video games 2021 charts, with millennial and Gen Z gamers throughout the years of PlayStation 2, 3, and 4 enjoying the warm fuzzy feeling of playing once again with Ratchet and his trusty side-kick Clank.</p>\n\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><iframe allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen=\"\" frameborder=\"0\" height=\"315\" src=\"https://www.youtube.com/embed/55PRv_e00wc\" title=\"YouTube video player\" width=\"560\"></iframe></p>\n\n<p>Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart is the 17th installment of this much-loved video game series which promises to be one of the most popular games 2021 has seen to date.</p>\n\n<p>It’s a series that’s long appealed to all ages – a real family favorite. In Rift Apart, the duo is heralded as galactic idols and the pair embark on a mission to preserve the Dimensionator that Doctor Nefarious is so desperate to get his grubby hands on.</p>\n\n<p>It is one of the few titles on our best games 2021 list that’s an <em>exclusive </em>PS5 release.</p>\n\n<h2 id=\"5.-resident-evil-village-(capcom)\">5. Resident Evil Village (Capcom)</h2>\n\n<p>Capcom’s sequel to Resident Evil 7: Biohazard was released on May 7, 2021. Resident Evil Village was showcased at a PlayStation 5 reveal exhibition in 2020 to significant fanfare, having long been tipped as one of the best games 2021 could hope for.</p>\n\n<p>Long-time fans of the franchise were excited about the prospect of action-based gameplay compared with the pure survival horror elements of its predecessors. Incorporating a new online multiplayer mode, Resident Evil Village is a must-get for horror fans.</p>\n\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><iframe allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen=\"\" frameborder=\"0\" height=\"315\" src=\"https://www.youtube.com/embed/QKocYiRHYlI\" title=\"YouTube video player\" width=\"560\"></iframe></p>\n\n<p>Resident Evil Village is once again set in a first-person perspective, which further heightens the tension. Ethan Winters is still the protagonist, who battles to rescue his baby daughter from the clutches of Chris Redfield.</p>\n\n<p>The chilling vampiress of Lady Dimitrescu makes this one of the best games 2021 has seen alone. Her residence at Castle Dimitrescu is eerie beyond belief.</p>\n\n<h2 id=\"6.-raid:-shadow-legends-(plarium)\">6. Raid: Shadow Legends (Plarium)</h2>\n\n<p>Raid: Shadow Legends was one of the most popular mobile MMOs when it shot to prominence in 2018. It has since been ported to desktop PC and has already won admirers for its playability, making it one of the best games 2021 has seen to date.</p>\n\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><iframe allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen=\"\" frameborder=\"0\" height=\"315\" src=\"https://www.youtube.com/embed/jZuJAn85E1A\" title=\"YouTube video player\" width=\"560\"></iframe></p>\n\n<p>Players are required to build their own “squad” of shadow heroes, which comprise over 300. Each of which has its own unique attributes.Once you’ve primed your squad and you’re happy you’ve got the right balance, you can head into a single-player battle against the AI or log online to take part in hectic multiplayer battles.</p>\n\n<p>With stunning visuals and immersive audio, Raid: Shadow Legends is a worthy entrant to the best games 2021 list - and the best MMOs 2021 list for all you niche gamers.</p>\n\n<h2 id=\"7.-hades-(supergiant-games)\">7. Hades (Supergiant Games)</h2>\n\n<p>Following an early release on the Nintendo Switch, Windows, and macOS in September 2020, Supergiant Games rolled out Hades to the PS4 and 5, as well as the Xbox One and Series X/S this month.</p>\n\n<p>It was promptly hailed as one of the best games 2021 had been waiting for. This action role-playing game sees players assume the role of Zagreus, the prince of the Underworld. He harbors ambitions to flee from the clutches of his father Hades to Mount Olympus.</p>\n\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><iframe allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen=\"\" frameborder=\"0\" height=\"315\" src=\"https://www.youtube.com/embed/tlvEVPSFuYk\" title=\"YouTube video player\" width=\"560\"></iframe></p>\n\n<p>Thus far, the game has received universal acclaim selling 700,000 units during its early access release. A further 300,000 units were shifted upon its official release, making it one of the most popular games 2021 has seen.</p>\n\n<p>IGN described Hades as an “authentic reinterpretation of a classic Greek myth”. The portraits of the in-game characters are what help this onto our best games 2021 list, aided by the skills of art director Jen Zee.</p>\n\n<h2 id=\"8.-microsoft-flight-simulator-(microsoft)\">8. Microsoft Flight Simulator (Microsoft)</h2>\n\n<p>The long-awaited Microsoft Flight Simulator has finally reached the Xbox Series X/S, with an exciting expansion from its normal desktop PC home to video game consoles. This sim is one of the great 2021 games and a true celebration of the console’s next-generation hardware.</p>\n\n<p>In terms of the level of mid-flight detail, pilots can expect a crystal-clear experience akin to operating the game on PC using “Ultra” settings.</p>\n\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><iframe allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen=\"\" frameborder=\"0\" height=\"315\" src=\"https://www.youtube.com/embed/5rrS_s3QLZU?start=213\" title=\"YouTube video player\" width=\"560\"></iframe></p>\n\n<p>Admittedly, you need to invest a huge portion of your Xbox storage into the new MS Flight Simulator. It will require a staggering <strong>97.2GB of storage space</strong> for full installations. Nevertheless, you receive rewards in spades, with an open world that’s waiting to be explored from the cockpit, with regular sim updates downloaded.</p>\n\n<p>It’s rare for a sim to hit the headlines but there’s no doubting that the new Microsoft Flight Simulator is worthy of being one of the best games 2021 will see.</p>\n\n<h2 id=\"9.-final-fantasy-vii-remake:-intergrade/intermission-(square-enix)\">9. Final Fantasy VII Remake: Intergrade/Intermission (Square Enix)</h2>\n\n<p>Final Fantasy VII Remake was one of the fastest-selling PS4 games of all time, shifting 3.5 million-plus units in just 72 hours of its release. It's back again this year as one of the top 2021 video games due to Square Enix’s enhanced version, exclusively for the PS5.</p>\n\n<p>This sure-fire entrant to the list of the best games 2021 has to offer is set in the dystopian cyberpunk world of Midgar, where you’ll assume control of protagonist Cloud Strife.</p>\n\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><iframe allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen=\"\" frameborder=\"0\" height=\"315\" src=\"https://www.youtube.com/embed/El_tG6PyHic\" title=\"YouTube video player\" width=\"560\"></iframe></p>\n\n<p>The protagonist is enticed to join an eco-terrorist organization known as AVALANCHE. The organization’s primary goal is to topple the Shinra conglomerate from draining the planet’s energy sources. Square Enix has been applauded for staying true to the original Final Fantasy VII plot from the original PlayStation released in 1997, although dedicated fans may see some differences.</p>\n\n<p>Regardless, the enhanced battle system is what makes this one of the best video games 2021 has seen so far.</p>\n\n<h2 id=\"10.-super-mario-3d-world-+-bowser’s-fury-(nintendo)\">10. Super Mario 3D World + Bowser’s Fury (Nintendo)</h2>\n\n<p>To augment the port-heavy year thus far, Nintendo’s Super Mario 3D World + Bowser’s Fury was released as an enhanced 2021 video games release in February.</p>\n\n<p>It was hotly tipped to become one of the top games 2021 will see for Nintendo fans. 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As you’d expect, the list is constantly changing. However, there have been some fantastic offerings in 2021. From innovative <a href=\"/en/games/genre/shooting-games/\">shooters</a> to artsy storybook games with a dark twist, there really is something for everyone.</p>\n\n<p>{{banner:default}}</p>\n\n<p>This round-up of the newest games of 2021 should give you an idea of just how buoyant the industry is right now and, in turn, provide some inspiration for your next gaming adventure.</p>\n\n<h2>Why Play the Newest Games of 2021?</h2>\n\n<p>2021's newest games clearly offer benefits in terms of ideas and innovations. For example, <a href=\"https://bethesda.net/en/game/deathloop\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">Deathloop</a> was made available for PlayStation 5 and brings a new depth to shooting games. It does this, in part, by taking advantage of PlayStation 5’s 4K gaming capabilities.</p>\n\n<p>This makes the action feel immersive and realistic. What’s more, it’s an example of why the newest games that 2021 has to offer should always be high on your list of options. </p>\n\n<p>Because developers have the latest technology at their disposal, they can turn their <em>wildest </em>ideas into reality! That, above all else, is why you should try new games whenever possible.</p>\n\n<h2>Where Can I Find Such Games?</h2>\n\n<p>The newest games of 2021 are available across <em>all </em>platforms. As well as <a href=\"/en/games/platform/pc-games/\">PC</a> and console, there are some great new games for <a href=\"/en/games/platform/mobile-games/\">mobile devices</a>. Just as you can enjoy hits such as <a href=\"/en/game/raid-shadow-legends/\">Raid: Shadow Legends</a> on your phone (yes, this is a shameless plug), you can play the hottest games of 2021 on the go.</p>\n\n<p>Therefore, as you’re scrolling through our list of top-rated new games, keep in mind that no platform has been excluded from the mix.</p>\n\n<h2>What Are the Newest Games 2021 to Play?</h2>\n\n<p>They are, as you’d expect, a matter of preference. However, the following list is highly touted by industry experts and loved by players, meaning there is some degree of consensus about them.</p>\n\n<p>As promised and without further ado, here are our top 10 picks of the newest games of 2021 to try:</p>\n\n<h3>1. Resident Evil Village</h3>\n\n<p>The latest offering from the franchise takes what its predecessor, Resident Evil 7: Biohazard, started and builds on it. The “village” is somewhere in Eastern Europe and set in the Victorion era. Like Biohazard, you have a first-person perspective.</p>\n\n<p>However, in <em>this </em>game, the levels are much larger and more immersive. The defining feature of this game is the fact that enemies are more intelligent than previous Resident Evils.</p>\n\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><iframe allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen=\"\" frameborder=\"0\" height=\"315\" src=\"https://www.youtube.com/embed/btFclZUXpzA\" title=\"YouTube video player\" width=\"560\"></iframe></p>\n\n<p>Creatures such as werewolves are more agile and they’re capable of using weapons. In turn, this means the protagonist, Ethan Winters, has to be more skilled and better equipped.</p>\n\n<p>In this sense, the game harks back to Resident Evil 4 thanks to similarities within the inventory management system. Overall, this makes Resident Evil Village a lot more action-focused than recent Capcom offerings so do keep in mind that it's one for those who love all-out violence.</p>\n\n<h3>2. Deathloop</h3>\n\n<p>This first-person shooter from Arkane Lyon has been described by some as the best new game of 2021. It has shades of Arkane’s 2017 game Prey, but the environments and weaponry are much more elaborate.</p>\n\n<p>The fact this game initially went live on PlayStation 5 should tell you that it’s designed to look just as impressive as it plays.</p>\n\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><iframe allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen=\"\" frameborder=\"0\" height=\"315\" src=\"https://www.youtube.com/embed/FxgwIP4Cqpc\" title=\"YouTube video player\" width=\"560\"></iframe></p>\n\n<p>As the name suggests, this game uses a time-loop structure. However, unlike Hades, you’re not stuck in the same areas. Instead, you move back and forth through time but in a more linear way. You unlock new pieces of information, and this creates a much greater sense of progression and narrative.</p>\n\n<p>Additionally, the four main areas you get to access time and time again are worth exploring. They’re not simply a set of obstacles to clear. Instead, they’re immersive mini worlds filled with surprises that give Deathloop a real depth.</p>\n\n<h3>3. Far Cry 6</h3>\n\n<p>The first-person shooter is set on the fictional Caribbean island of Yara, a place ruled by El Presidente, Antón Castillo. You assume the role of Dani Rojas and your mission is simple: take down Castillo and prevent his son from continuing the evil regime.</p>\n\n<p>The tropical paradise has been described as the largest Far Cry playground to date. This opens up a myriad of possibilities which, in turn, makes this as much of an action-adventure game as a shooter.</p>\n\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><iframe allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen=\"\" frameborder=\"0\" height=\"315\" src=\"https://www.youtube.com/embed/FeJ5lbFjQ3I\" title=\"YouTube video player\" width=\"560\"></iframe></p>\n\n<p>Actor Giancarlo Esposito is the voice of Castillo and this provides a nice dramatic element to Far Cry 6. However, the defining feature is the development of the fangs for hire system.</p>\n\n<p>Being able to recruit local animals to help set traps and execute unsuspecting villains has become a staple of the Far Cry franchise and its evolution in the sixth instalment is impressive. Add to this the innovative ways you can make deadly weapons, and this could be the best Far Cry yet!</p>\n\n<h3>4. Halo Infinite</h3>\n\n<p>Halo Infinite was built for PCs but it’s also available on consoles. The most striking thing about this game is the ground-breaking free to play multiplayer experience. As always, you’ll play the role of Master Chief and lead him on a quest to save humanity.</p>\n\n<p>Following some negative feedback during the pre-release phase, the developers at 343 Industries tweaked the graphics.</p>\n\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><iframe allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen=\"\" frameborder=\"0\" height=\"315\" src=\"https://www.youtube.com/embed/HZtc5-syeAk\" title=\"YouTube video player\" width=\"560\"></iframe></p>\n\n<p>They replaced the primary and secondary color layers with patterns and markings. In simple terms, the graphics were given more depth which, in turn, allows for greater player expressions. The increased realism of the graphics runs in unison with a more human storyline.</p>\n\n<p>In this edition of Halo, we get to see much more of Master Chief and his personal desire to save the world. That gives Halo Infinite a much greater narrative depth which is further enhanced by the fact you can now access the multiplayer mode for free.</p>\n\n<h3>5. Back 4 Blood</h3>\n\n<p>Created by the team behind the Left 4 Dead franchise, Back 4 Blood is a co-operative first-person shooter with<em> “extreme replayability”</em>. That’s a lofty claim to make but the developers are certainly onto something.</p>\n\n<p>Your task is to work with other characters and take down a zombie-like army known as the Ridden. That fact in and of itself is exciting. Zombie games are always entertaining.</p>\n\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><iframe allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen=\"\" frameborder=\"0\" height=\"315\" src=\"https://www.youtube.com/embed/dIq7Ph5H5SA\" title=\"YouTube video player\" width=\"560\"></iframe></p>\n\n<p>However, the real reason Back 4 Blood can say it offers “extreme replayability” is because of the enhanced modifiers. Alongside a plethora of weapons, the maps change each time you play. This means you never know when or where the enemies will strike.</p>\n\n<p>That keeps things feeling fresh. What’s more, Back 4 Blood has a <a href=\"/en/games/genre/pvp-games/\">PvP</a> feature where you can compete in teams of eight for ultimate supremacy.</p>\n\n<h3>6. The House In Fata Morgana - Dreams Of The Revenants Edition</h3>\n\n<p>Storybook fans will love this game. Of course, it was originally released on PlayStation Vita and PC. However, it was rereleased for the Nintendo Switch in 2021 and, subsequently, given a new lease of life.</p>\n\n<p>As described by Nintendo, the House in Fata Morgana is a full-length visual novel. What’s neat about this game is that it really is a novel in the sense that it has a main plot and various subplots. This means your journey through its gothic settings is far from linear.</p>\n\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><iframe allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen=\"\" frameborder=\"0\" height=\"315\" src=\"https://www.youtube.com/embed/hvL6Yrv1b8w\" title=\"YouTube video player\" width=\"560\"></iframe></p>\n\n<p>Naturally, the aesthetics are superb but there’s a dark undercurrent to House in Fata Morgana. In fact, it’s a very dark undercurrent. From stories of innocence lost to violence, obsession and all the other base emotions we go through in times of despair, this game covers them all.</p>\n\n<p>That’s what makes it one of the best new games of 2021.</p>\n\n<h3>7. Farlight 84</h3>\n\n<p>What do you get if you combine Fortnite with Brawl Stars? Well, you’d probably get something that looks a lot like Farlight 84. This mobile shooter uses Unreal Engine to create a fast-paced, sometimes quirky gaming experience where you need to be quick on the draw.</p>\n\n<p>You can choose to be the hunter or the hunted. Alternatively, if you just want to go crazy with some futuristic weapons, you can try the battle royale mode.</p>\n\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><iframe allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen=\"\" frameborder=\"0\" height=\"315\" src=\"https://www.youtube.com/embed/-qVRvg9DmCY\" title=\"YouTube video player\" width=\"560\"></iframe></p>\n\n<p>Like the other newest games 2021 can offer, Farlight 84 looks great. What’s best about it though is the fact you can fight in a variety of ways. There are speed matches that last four minutes, you can fight in the sky, and you can battle against enemy vehicles.</p>\n\n<p>Basically, this is a multifaceted shooter where you can embrace the carnage in a myriad of ways.</p>\n\n<h3>8. Genesis Noir</h3>\n\n<p>Love stories don’t get much bigger than Genesis Noir. This game takes place before, during and after the big bang. That might be interesting in its own right...</p>\n\n<p>But, when you learn that the fate of the world and your love are tied up with the expansion of the universe, things get even more interesting.  From the name you can tell that this game has a dark, artistic vibe. However, it’s not all looks and no substance.</p>\n\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><iframe allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen=\"\" frameborder=\"0\" height=\"315\" src=\"https://www.youtube.com/embed/AyvOoCZyWRQ\" title=\"YouTube video player\" width=\"560\"></iframe></p>\n\n<p>You have to point and click your way through a series of cleverly designed puzzles in order to explore new worlds. The smallest moves can make a huge difference in this game.</p>\n\n<p>For example, planting a flower can speed up the expansion of the universe or a phone call can destroy it. Genesis Noir is a unique, twisted and nuanced game where you really have to think outside the box to succeed.</p>\n\n<h3>9. Hitman 3</h3>\n\n<p>Everyone loves Agent 47 and now he’s back to finish what he started. This game is the conclusion to the World of Assassination trilogy, and you need to stop Kody Haynes. As an art collector, he may seem fairly innocuous.</p>\n\n<p>Haynes’s love of art, however, has turned into a dark <em>obsession</em>. In addition to stealing fortunes to fund his habit, the now reclusive Haynes can’t stand to see anyone touch his art collection, not even the previous owners.</p>\n\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><iframe allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen=\"\" frameborder=\"0\" height=\"315\" src=\"https://www.youtube.com/embed/R_Ob-fupzKg\" title=\"YouTube video player\" width=\"560\"></iframe></p>\n\n<p>This possessive streak has left a trail of dead bodies and only Agent 47 can stop the madness. Like previous Hitman offerings, the storyline is present throughout and you’re equipped with an arsenal of deadly skills.</p>\n\n<p>Haynes is no fool though, and getting through his boobytrapped mansion isn’t easy. Indeed, it’s this that makes Hitman 3 one of <em>the most taxing </em>games<em> </em>among the newest games of 2021.</p>\n\n<h3>10. Nier Reincarnation</h3>\n\n<p>Developed by Applibot and published by Square Enix, Nier Reincarnation is an innovative <a href=\"/en/games/genre/rpg-games/\">RPG</a> for Android and iOS devices. The game is set in a place called the Cage. Within the cage are a series of ghostly figures that follow you around as you step inside scarecrows.</p>\n\n<p>Each scarecrow contains a memory, which means you’re basically playing through a series of mini stories. Naturally, these stories are filled with impending danger. Therefore, you need to find weapon upgrades and a variety of special attacks to survive.</p>\n\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><iframe allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen=\"\" frameborder=\"0\" height=\"315\" src=\"https://www.youtube.com/embed/ufbNBvY9Fdo\" title=\"YouTube video player\" width=\"560\"></iframe></p>\n\n<p>As well as progressing linearly through the stories, you can choose battle mode. This allows you to enter any memory (aka story) as a team of three (you, plus two characters) and fight enemies. The side-scrolling nature of the game creates a sense of progression.</p>\n\n<p>And, the fact you can skip back and forth between stories keeps things all the more interesting. For that reason, Nier Reincarnation is certainly one of the newest games of 2021 to look out for.</p>\n\n<h2>Games to Look Out for in 2022</h2>\n\n<p>We’ve listed 10 of the newest games 2021 has to offer, but what is there to look forward to? This year’s offerings have taken existing ideas to new places and brought interesting innovations to the fore.</p>\n\n<p>Can we expect more of the same in 2022 or will something truly revolutionary burst onto the scene? Well, from what we know right now, these are some of the games to look out for in 2022:</p>\n\n<ol>\n\t<li>S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2</li>\n\t<li>Elden Ring</li>\n\t<li>Destiny 2: Lightfall</li>\n\t<li>Gran Turismo 7</li>\n\t<li>Rainbow Six Extraction</li>\n</ol>\n\n<p>Between the newest games in 2021 and those coming out in 2022, there’s a lot to be excited about right now, regardless of the genre you love or the gaming device you use!</p>\n","date":"9/30/2021"},"images":{"preview":{"alt":"","href":"https://cdn01.x-plarium.com/browser/content/blog/images/2022/newest-games-2021.jpg"},"authorAvatar":{"href":"//cdn01.x-plarium.com/browser/content/portal/common/avatars/default_avatar.jpg","sizes":[]}},"template_options":{"compositeId":"13445"}},{"links":{"link":"/en/blog/best-gaming-tablets/"},"strings":{"title":"The 5 Best Gaming Tablets to Consider Buying","category":"Insights","author":"PLARIUM STAFF","readTime":"480000","description":"<p>Tablet gaming has exploded in the last few years, and 2021 looks to raise the industry to new heights. With machines far more powerful and affordable than ever before, there's never been a better time to upgrade or experience this world for the first time.</p>\n\n<p>One of the biggest obstacles for some gamers was touch screen controls. Well, you can rest easy.</p>\n\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">{{banner:default}}</p>\n\n<p>Today, <a href=\"https://www.dummies.com/consumer-electronics/tablets/android-tablets/how-to-use-bluetooth-on-your-android-tablet/\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">Bluetooth support for tablets</a> is standard, meaning it’s quick and easy to connect these with controllers or mouse and keyboard setups. Remember: the best gaming tablet has to be one you can <em>control</em>.</p>\n\n<p>With that in mind, our extensive research has provided some interesting answers to the question of what is best, and for which user. We've looked at specs, operating systems, and cost too.</p>\n\n<p>From hardcore titles to more casual-friendly <a href=\"/en/games/platform/browser-games/\">browser games</a>, here's what our research uncovered:</p>\n\n<h2>1. Best High-End Gaming Tablet – <a href=\"https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/d/surface-pro-7/8n17j0m5zzqs?activetab=pivot:overviewtab\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">Microsoft Surface Pro 7</a></h2>\n\n<p>Though the best gaming tablet will depend on your use-case and wallet, there’s no doubt that when it comes to performance, the best out there are going to be the most expensive.</p>\n\n<p>This is the case with Microsoft’s Surface Pro 7, which has a price tag to match its power. Included on this device are the following:</p>\n\n<ul>\n\t<li>Operating System: Windows 10</li>\n\t<li>Screen Size/ Resolution: 12.3-inch at 2736 x 1824</li>\n\t<li>CPU: Up to Quad-core i7</li>\n\t<li>Storage: Up to 1TB</li>\n\t<li>RAM: Up to 16 GB</li>\n</ul>\n\n<p>It might seem odd to see a desktop operating system on this list, but there’s no denying the power offered by the Surface Pro 7. Blurring the boundaries between PC and mobile, this machine is the 2021 king in the premium-space battle for the best gaming tablet.</p>\n\n<p>The only real problem with the Surface Pro 7, outside of the price, is that the system doesn’t natively support mobile apps due to the Windows 10 OS. That said, users of the devices can download the program BlueStacks to overcome this limitation.</p>\n\n<p>It is a little bit of a hassle, but it’s also a temporary setback. When Windows 11 (which does support Android apps) launches later this year, users will be able to upgrade for free, so any inconvenience is only temporary.</p>\n\n<p>Add to this the fact that the device is so powerful that it can run a huge library of PC Steam and other games, and high-end tablet gamers with a budget have an easy choice. This isn’t just the best gaming tablet for those with the money, it’s a strong performer all around.</p>\n\n<h2>2. Best Mid-Tier Gaming Tablet – <a href=\"https://www.samsung.com/us/mobile/tablets/galaxy-tab-s/galaxy-tab-s6-lite-64gb-oxford-gray-wi-fi-sm-p610nzaaxar/\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">Samsung Galaxy Tab S6 Lite</a></h2>\n\n<p>If your idea of the best gaming tablet is a balance of price and performance, then look no further than the Samsung Galaxy Tab S6 Lite. Offering enough power to run the most <a href=\"/en/games/category/popular-games/\">popular games</a>, while not costing an arm and a leg, this is a mobile device that finds a place as a constant best-seller.</p>\n\n<p>It could even be the best android tablet for gaming too. As for what’s under the hood, the Galaxy Tab S6 Lite includes the following:</p>\n\n<ul>\n\t<li>Operating System: Android 10</li>\n\t<li>Screen Size/ Resolution: 10.4-inch at 2000 x 1200</li>\n\t<li>CPU: Octa-core 4x2.3 GHz Cortex-A73</li>\n\t<li>Storage: Up to 128 GB</li>\n\t<li>RAM: 4 GB</li>\n</ul>\n\n<p>While not as powerful as the more expensive models, this device still includes some great features to help it stand among the pack. These include a long battery life, which is a big advantage for mobile games, a high-quality and color-rich screen, and even an S Pen inking stylus.</p>\n\n<p>The issue we can see with this tablet is that it might not age well when the next generation of games arrives. But that’s a risk every device but the most expensive has to face.</p>\n\n<p>For now, and for players looking for a strong mid-range system, the Samsung Galaxy Tab S6 Lite could be the best gaming tablet around.</p>\n\n<h2>3. Best Entry-Level Gaming Tablet – <a href=\"https://www.apple.com/ipad-10.2/\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">Apple iPad 10.2 (2019)</a></h2>\n\n<p>Not all players are looking to set the world on fire with the most demanding games, and for these players, the best gaming tablet is going to be an affordable one. True, the Apple iPad 10.2 might be a couple of years old at this point, but that’s hardly a mark against Apple’s consistent mark of quality.</p>\n\n<p>This is a strong system not just for iPad games, but also for a wide range of other applications.</p>\n\n<ul>\n\t<li>Operating System: iPadOS 13</li>\n\t<li>Screen Size/ Resolution: 10.2-inch at 1620 x 2160</li>\n\t<li>CPU: Apple A10 Fusion</li>\n\t<li>Storage: Up to 128TB</li>\n\t<li>RAM: 3 GB</li>\n</ul>\n\n<p>For casual gamers, the iPad 10.2 can serve as a strong entry point to thousands of older and less demanding titles. Even better, it can interface with your existing Apple products, including iPhones and iMacs, to make setup and coordination a breeze.</p>\n\n<p>The iPad 10.2 won’t open enormous 3D worlds to players, but for those not interested in taking this route anyway, this device is a strong contender for the best gaming tablet.</p>\n\n<h2>4. Best Browser Gaming Tablet - <a href=\"https://consumer.huawei.com/uk/tablets/mediapad-t5/\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">Huawei MediaPad T5 10.1</a></h2>\n\n<p>Some gamers love big PC programs, others prefer apps, and for a few of us, the most fun titles are those accessible straight from a browser. For those in this group, the best gaming tablet is going to be the one best designed for the online browsing experience.</p>\n\n<p>This means high-power isn't a must, but the ease of use is crucial. For this purpose, we've selected the Huawei MediaPad T5 10.1.</p>\n\n<ul>\n\t<li>Operating System: Android 8.0</li>\n\t<li>Screen Size/ Resolution: 10.1-inch at 1920 x 1200</li>\n\t<li>CPU: Octa-core 4x2.36 GHz Cortex-A53</li>\n\t<li>Storage: Up to 64 GB</li>\n\t<li>RAM: Up to 4 GB</li>\n</ul>\n\n<p>Despite being a low-powered device, the Huawei MediaPad doesn’t suffer from many of the slowdown issues that affect similar devices. Like the iPad, it won't set any records, but it will perform extremely well as an android gaming tablet used for browser games.</p>\n\n<p>Since some of the best modern games started as browser experiences, this means users of this device are never going to be wanting for choice.</p>\n\n<p>For those looking towards browser or less-demanding titles, storage shouldn’t be much of an issue with this tablet as these games don't typically need much space. Gamers looking towards more taxing experiences should look for a large storage capacity.</p>\n\n<p>Of course, as a browser-gaming device, we wouldn’t recommend users try to leverage the MediaPad power for larger apps or 3D games, but it should also perform adequately for less demanding titles.</p>\n\n<p>If this sounds like you, then the Huawei MediaPad T5 could be the best gaming tablet on the market.</p>\n\n<h2>5. Best Large-Screen Gaming Tablet – <a href=\"https://www.samsung.com/us/mobile/tablets/galaxy-view/galaxy-view2-2019-64gb-dark-grey-att-sm-t927azkaatt/\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">Samsung Galaxy View2</a></h2>\n\n<p>For users with dexterity or visual concerns, then the best gaming tablet won't be the most powerful, it will be the one with the greatest level of accessibility. This is where the Samsung Galaxy View2 comes in, offering an enormous screen with all the advantages the extra display space implies.</p>\n\n<ul>\n\t<li>Operating System: Android 8.1</li>\n\t<li>Screen Size/ Resolution: 17.3-inch at 1080 x 1920</li>\n\t<li>CPU: Octa-core 2x1.6 GHz Cortex-A73</li>\n\t<li>Storage: 64 GB</li>\n\t<li>RAM: 3 GB</li>\n</ul>\n\n<p>The Galaxy View 2 isn't especially powerful, but it does fulfill a use-case that many players will find indispensable. Easy to control, easy to read, and easy to type on, this might not just be the best gaming tablet for many users, it could also be one of the only viable choices.</p>\n\n<p>Plus, if you do want to step away from gaming for a little bit, the huge screen also makes this tablet a great fit for media like YouTube and Netflix streaming.</p>\n\n<h3>FAQ</h3>\n\n<ul>\n\t<li><strong><em>How do I know if my games will run well on a tablet?</em></strong></li>\n\t<li>This is a difficult question to answer, given how much games can change over time. That said, if you are curious as to how a game performs right now, you should be sure to run Google searches on your tablet of choice together with the word benchmark to get a general idea.</li>\n</ul>\n\n<p> </p>\n\n<ul>\n\t<li><strong><em>How much RAM does a tablet need?</em></strong></li>\n\t<li>Again, this depends on how much you want to future-proof your device. Currently, it looks like 6-8 GB of RAM should be enough to suit players for the next few years, but after that, another upgrade might become necessary.</li>\n</ul>\n\n<p> </p>\n\n<ul>\n\t<li><strong><em>Does the operating system matter?</em></strong></li>\n\t<li>For some devices, like the Surface Pro, the operating system is going to have a big impact. For mobile operating systems like Android and iOS devices, there’s enough crossover with apps that the issue is less important. It may be easier to adopt a system you’re already familiar with.</li>\n</ul>\n\n<p> </p>\n\n<ul>\n\t<li><strong><em>Which is the best tablet for gaming?</em></strong></li>\n\t<li>Hopefully the above will give you some idea of which is right for you, but keep in mind that everybody's tastes vary. Sometimes the best gaming tablet isn't the exact model listed above, but one in the same family, or one with similar features. The best gaming tablet is the one that most meets your individual needs.</li>\n</ul>\n","date":"9/9/2021"},"images":{"preview":{"alt":"","href":"https://cdn01.x-plarium.com/browser/content/blog/images/2022/best-gaming-tablets.jpg"},"authorAvatar":{"href":"//cdn01.x-plarium.com/browser/content/portal/common/avatars/default_avatar.jpg","sizes":[]}},"template_options":{"compositeId":"13407"}},{"links":{"link":"/en/blog/become-a-streamer/"},"strings":{"title":"How to Become a Streamer - Your 6 Step Guide","category":"Insights","author":"PLARIUM STAFF","readTime":"540000","description":"<p>Want to learn how to become a streamer? If so, we’ve got the answers for you right here!</p>\n\n<p>Streaming has become a big business in recent years - from vloggers to gamers showing off their talents, streamers have become modern-day celebrities.</p>\n\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">{{banner:default}}</p>\n\n<p>With platforms such as Twitch boasting upwards of <em>1.4 million concurrent viewers </em>at any one time, there are plenty of people waiting for new content. Naturally, every aspiring streamer wants to know how to get popular on <a href=\"https://www.twitch.tv/\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">Twitch</a> or <a href=\"https://www.youtube.com/\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">YouTube</a>.</p>\n\n<p>Before you can start thinking about how to become a <em>successful</em> streamer, you need to start from the bottom, or in other words - know how to become <em>a </em>streamer.</p>\n\n<p>Here we will provide you with a few basic tips on how to build up a following on the top streaming sites, focusing on how to become a <em>video game</em> streamer. </p>\n\n<h2 id=\"1.-get-the-right-equipment\">1. Get the Right Equipment</h2>\n\n<p>A lot of people jump too far ahead and dream about the type of content they’re going to produce before they even think about the basics. The first step, however, in any guide on how to become a streamer, should <em>always </em>start with equipment. Without the right tools, you can’t produce anything.</p>\n\n<p>The good news is that you don’t need the most expensive kit from Alienware. You do, however, need the following items to stream effectively:</p>\n\n<ul>\n\t<li><strong>A laptop, PC, or Mac.</strong> Make sure your device has USB ports to connect your streaming devices to. Also, if possible, have a device with a solid-state hard drive and at least 8GB of RAM to ensure everything loads quickly and smoothly.</li>\n\t<li><strong>A camera.</strong> You can use a simple webcam if your budget is small. If you’ve got a bit more to spend, look for something that records video and audio - cameras offering 160-degree recording coverage and 4K quality are a great place to start. If you're on a tighter budget, you can buy similar cameras without 4K recording quality.</li>\n\t<li><strong>A microphone.</strong> Most beginners who are learning how to become a streamer will use a USB mic. These are simple plug-and-play devices that allow you to record basic audio. However, as you start to become more advanced, you might want to use a mixer. If that’s the case, you’ll need an XLR mic. Using a mixer can be daunting at first. Fortunately, today’s products are fairly easy to use, so don’t be afraid to step up your audio game when the time is right.</li>\n</ul>\n\n<h2 id=\"2.-know-your-niche\">2. Know Your Niche</h2>\n\n<p>You need an idea, the right equipment, and a place to stream. Gaming offers plenty of opportunities to create unique, entertaining content. However, it’s not easy. You can learn how to become a streamer in a few minutes, but it may take months or even years to build up enough of a fanbase to make some real money.</p>\n\n<p>Once you’ve got your equipment, the next thing you need to think about is your niche. Given that <em>gaming</em> is our field, we already know that this is where your focus will be.</p>\n\n<p>Then, you need to think about your intended <em>audience </em>and <em>gaming genre</em>. Do you want to play <a href=\"/en/games/genre/mmo-games/\">MMOs</a> or <a href=\"/en/games/genre/mmorpg-games/\">MMORPGs</a>? If you decide that MMORPGs will be your niche, are you going to focus on <a href=\"/en/games/genre/pvp-games/\">PvP</a> or PvE games? These are the types of questions you should ask yourself.</p>\n\n<p>In fact, you also need to delve a little deeper once you’ve identified the types of game you’re going to stream. You should think about the <em>type of content </em>you want to produce. Are you going to be a serious player who focuses on hardcore tactics and strategy? Are you going to be a social player who takes a laid-back approach and focuses more on audience interaction?</p>\n\n<p>Your style of streaming should match your personality. A lot of people learn to become streamers based on what other people have done. However, almost all of the famous names in the business carved out their own path. Yes, there is value in taking inspiration from others, but what you shouldn’t do is copy their style. </p>\n\n<p>Find your own voice and image, with a great <a href=\"/en/resource/maker/gaming-logo-maker/\">gaming logo</a>, and produce content that matches your interests and personality. This will make your streams authentic which, in turn, makes them more engaging. This is <em>the best</em> answer for how to become a successful streamer.</p>\n\n<p>Be yourself and people will see that you’re genuine, making them more likely to tune in regularly.  </p>\n\n<h2 id=\"3.-pick-your-platform\">3. Pick Your Platform</h2>\n\n<p>Most people in gaming want to know how to become a twitch streamer. This platform was built on the shoulders of gaming and remains the most popular place for this type of content. That said, as much as people want to know how to become popular on Twitch, it’s important to remember that it’s <em>not</em> the only platform in town.</p>\n\n<p>There are <em>thousands </em>of streamers on Twitch, which means it can be hard to breakthrough. Therefore, you might want to consider starting on YouTube or one of the niche sites.</p>\n\n<p>Even if you eventually move across to Twitch, it doesn’t have to be the place you start when you’re learning how to become a streamer.</p>\n\n<h3 id=\"how-much-money-does-the-average-twitch-streamer-make?\">How much money does the average Twitch streamer make?</h3>\n\n<p>The average streamer with a few thousand followers can make approximately $5,000 a month if they’re playing for 40 hours a week. This figure is not set in stone and the amounts people make will vary.</p>\n\n<p>In general, you can make up to $250 per 100 subscribers per month. So, if you’ve got 2,000 subscribers, it’s possible to make $5,000 per month.  </p>\n\n<h2 id=\"4.-create-a-schedule-and-stick-to-it\">4. Create a Schedule and Stick to It</h2>\n\n<p>As is the case with many industries that seem very glamorous, people always want to know how to become a video game streamer, without really understanding the <em>commitment </em>it takes. They see the celebrities with millions of followers making upwards of $1 million a year and they want a piece of the action.</p>\n\n<p>What people don’t see are the roads popular streamers had to take. They didn’t start streaming one day and became superstars the next. They put in countless hours, often with very few people watching, to build up a following.</p>\n\n<p>Consistency and dedication count for a lot when you’re learning how to become a streamer. It’s important to create a schedule and stick to it. Just like your favorite TV show, people come to expect a certain type of content on a certain day at certain times.</p>\n\n<p>If you start streaming on a Monday night at 8 pm, stick to it for a few weeks. If your viewing figures increase, keep to that schedule. If not, try another day and time. Once you’ve found the optimal times to stream, don’t deviate from your schedule.</p>\n\n<p>People will start planning their days around your streams. This is how you build up a loyal following and, in turn, become a popular streamer.</p>\n\n<h2 id=\"5.-start-streaming-and-be-yourself\">5. Start Streaming and be Yourself</h2>\n\n<p>The penultimate step in this guide on how to become a streamer is <em>broadcasting </em>your content. By now, you’ve got the right equipment, you know the type of content you’re going to produce, and you know when and where you’re going to stream it. The next step is to do it. Dive in and start showing off your talents.</p>\n\n<p>Your first few streams aren’t going to be great. In fact, they might be terrible - but don’t let that put you off! Everyone’s first stream is fairly poor. Remember that once you become comfortable and find your voice, things will improve.</p>\n\n<p>The main things you need to focus on are engagement and creativity. Treat each stream as though it’s a meeting with your friends. Talk to the viewers directly and don’t become too engrossed in the game you’re playing. Remember that this is entertainment.</p>\n\n<p>It’s ok to be silent and play, but people want to feel like they’re part of the action. This is what separates live streams from TV shows. There’s a certain amount of <em>interaction </em>that’s expected.</p>\n\n<p>Keep in mind that it’s probably best to wait a while before you start testing out crazy ideas or creating competitions. As noted above, it is true that the more you can make your stream stand out, the better.</p>\n\n<p>But there are <em>thousands </em>of streams out there, and learning how to get popular on Twitch isn’t easy. You've got to learn the rules before you break them.</p>\n\n<p>If you’re confident, friendly, engaging, and creative, you stand a much better chance of making it. Above all else, quality counts. Even if your stream only lasts 30 minutes, make every minute count. A short burst of high-quality content is much better than hours of mediocre content.</p>\n\n<h3 id=\"how-much-does-a-beginner-streamer-make?\">How much does a beginner streamer make?</h3>\n\n<p>You need around 500 regular viewers to start making money as a Twitch streamer. You can make around $3.50 per 1,000 views. Therefore, when you’re just starting out, you may only make $100-$500 a month. Your earnings can increase quickly, though, as you become more popular.</p>\n\n<h2 id=\"6.-becoming-a-successful-streamer:-analyze-your-content\">6. Becoming a Successful Streamer: Analyze Your Content</h2>\n\n<p>The final step in this guide on how to become a streamer is analysis. Running the numbers and reviewing your content is hugely important.</p>\n\n<ul>\n\t<li>How many viewers are you getting?</li>\n\t<li>Are certain days more popular than others?</li>\n\t<li>How about the style of content you’re producing?</li>\n\t<li>Are the walkthroughs getting better ratings than your free-play sessions?</li>\n\t<li>What about your social media channels?</li>\n\t<li>Are links to your streams getting a lot of clicks or are people naturally finding your content via the streaming platform?</li>\n</ul>\n\n<p>All of these questions need to be answered if you want to refine your product. Learning how to become a video game streamer is fairly simple. What’s not simple is learning how to become a <em>successful </em>streamer. There are people out there who do this for a living.</p>\n\n<p>What’s more, they have <em>teams </em>of people working for them. From audience engagement to social media posting, these teams of people help to make the top streamers even more popular. You won’t be able to compete with them at the start.</p>\n\n<p>If you’re actively analyzing your content though, and thinking about ways to improve, you can start increasing your viewing figures. Then, once you identify and correct your weaknesses, it’s a matter of consistency. Keep doing the things that work well for you and, over time, you’ll have the best chance of succeeding.</p>\n\n<p>Figuring out how to become a streamer doesn’t take a lot of effort. Discovering ways to get popular on Twitch and other platforms does.</p>\n\n<p>If you’re willing to embrace the hard work, have fun, and enjoy what you’re doing, there’s no reason you can’t become a top-rated streamer. That’s how to become a streamer and, moreover - that’s how to be the best you can be!</p>\n","date":"8/31/2021"},"images":{"preview":{"alt":"","href":"https://cdn01.x-plarium.com/browser/content/blog/images/2022/become-a-streamer.jpg"},"authorAvatar":{"href":"//cdn01.x-plarium.com/browser/content/portal/common/avatars/default_avatar.jpg","sizes":[]}},"template_options":{"compositeId":"13402"}},{"links":{"link":"/en/blog/gamer-slang-terms/"},"strings":{"title":"The Top 10 Gamer Slang Terms You Should Know","category":"Insights","author":"PLARIUM STAFF","readTime":"360000","description":"<p>When you start your gaming journey online, the chances are you’ll feel like a rank outsider. That feeling is perfectly normal.</p>\n\n<p>Dipping your toes in a completely new virtual world can be daunting enough as it is without the added stress of attempting to understand what the heck your fellow gamers are chatting about.</p>\n\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">{{banner:default}}</p>\n\n<p>With jargon and acronyms flying around the chat boxes, it can be distracting when you’re not familiar with gamer slang. As with any hobby, you often need someone to take you under their wing to show the way.</p>\n\n<p>Within this guide to the most popular gamer slang terms, consider us your Fairy Godmother of the gamer lingo world!</p>\n\n<h3 id=\"1.-grinding\">1. GRINDING</h3>\n\n<p>Do you consider yourself someone that’s prepared to invest hours on end at honing your gaming skills? If so, most gamers would consider you a grinder (not to be mistaken with a certain dating app...).</p>\n\n<p>A grinder is someone prepared to dedicate the time to build their in-game characters, worlds, armies, whatever it may be, in your quest for dominance. When you hear gamer slang about committing to “the grind”, this is precisely what they mean.</p>\n\n<h3 id=\"2.-n00b\">2. N00B</h3>\n\n<p>Gamer slang doesn’t come much more iconic or popular than the term \"n00b\". Also written as \"noob\" (with the letter \"o\" instead of the zero digit, \"0\"), this particular gamer slang refers to new, inexperienced players.</p>\n\n<p>It can also be used as a derogatory piece of video game slang towards someone who’s just not that good at the game. If you’re told you <em>“play like an n00b”</em>, then chances are you need to brush up on your skills!</p>\n\n<h3 id=\"3.-owned\">3. OWNED</h3>\n\n<p>Ever been told that you’ve been \"owned\" in the chatbox of an online game? No, your destiny is not in the hands of someone else. Being \"owned\" in video game slang terms is to be easily defeated.</p>\n\n<p>We’re not just talking narrow defeats, either - we’re talking cataclysmic defeats that were totally one-way traffic. When you’re up against a gamer that’s just too good for you, it’s often best to hold your hands up and admit when you’ve been owned!</p>\n\n<h3 id=\"4.-camping\">4. CAMPING</h3>\n\n<p>If there’s one thing that most <a href=\"/en/games/genre/shooting-games/\">first-person shooter (FPS)</a> gamers are infuriated by it is camping. This gamer slang term relates to its real-world use when one lays claim to a piece of land and stays there for a while.</p>\n\n<p>In the gaming world, campers are those that hide and lurk in a single spot in a map, picking off players and rarely engaging in one-to-one combat. Camping is frowned upon in some gaming quarters, with the tactic being attributed to <em>n00bs </em>that don’t have the skill to move around the map.</p>\n\n<h3 id=\"5.-farming\">5. FARMING</h3>\n\n<p>This piece of gamer slang is most common among gamers of <a href=\"/en/games/genre/rpg-games/\">RPGs</a> and <a href=\"/en/games/genre/mmorpg-games/\">MMORPGs</a>. That’s because these genres ask very particular things from in-game characters. Farming in a gaming sense does not mean growing crops on the land.</p>\n\n<p>Instead, a farmer will accumulate in-game items to build up their character’s health. In addition, farmers will return to areas they have previously cleared in a bid to accrue experience points and increase their characters’ in-game levels.</p>\n\n<h3 id=\"6.-easter-eggs\">6. EASTER EGGS</h3>\n\n<p>No, you’re not destined for an Easter Egg hunt for chocolate. Instead, Easter Eggs is a gamer slang term for irrelevant in-game features that the developers hide within the open world.</p>\n\n<p>Many gamers enjoy an Easter Egg hunt to unlock unique features, which can also help to level up in-game characters. You’ll also find some Easter Eggs that are inspired by popular culture, like hit movies or TV shows that have no relevance to the game whatsoever!</p>\n\n<h3 id=\"7.-ghosting\">7. GHOSTING</h3>\n\n<p>If you are new to playing a certain online game, you may look to indulge in a spot of ghosting (which is quite different from its meaning in the <a href=\"https://www.urbandictionary.com/define.php?term=Ghosting\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">world of dating</a>). This requires you to spend time watching other successful players and attempt to learn their techniques.</p>\n\n<p>Some gamers hate being ghosted as they feel it’s a lazy tactic from n00bs. Others enjoy having their egos massaged, in the knowledge that newbies are coming to them for advice.</p>\n\n<h3 id=\"8.-meat-shield\">8. MEAT SHIELD</h3>\n\n<p>A meat shield is not something that belongs in a butchery, it’s actually a popular piece of gamer slang. Also known as a tank, they are in-game characters that have accrued immense strength or stamina are often described as meat shields by fellow gamers.</p>\n\n<p>A meat shield proves particularly useful in team-based combat, with the character capable of absorbing attacks and damage, while the rest of the team picks off the enemy.</p>\n\n<h3 id=\"9.-afk\">9. AFK</h3>\n\n<p>If you are in the middle of combat and suddenly an in-game character is suspiciously frozen still, the chances are the player is away from the keyboard. Scroll back through the live chatbox.</p>\n\n<p>You might even find that the player in question had typed \"AFK\" to let people know their in-game avatar would be inactive for a few minutes. <em>AFK is one of the most popular acronyms</em> in the gamer slang dictionary.</p>\n\n<h3 id=\"10.-gank\">10. GANK</h3>\n\n<p>The term \"gank\" is one of the worst-sounding pieces of gamer slang and it also represents one of the most irritating pitfalls of online gaming. On occasion, a team of players may look to gang up on a single player to take control of a map or mission.</p>\n\n<p>This is known in the gamer slang vocabulary as a gank. It’s deemed a cowardly move and can be quite literally paralyzing for your avatar when on the receiving end!</p>\n\n<h2 id=\"honorable-mentions\">Honorable Mentions</h2>\n\n<p>It wouldn’t seem right not to list a handful of other honorable video gamer slang mentions that are just as prominent in those real-time chat boxes. Acronyms like FTW and GLHF need a brief explanation, while terms like <a href=\"/en/blog/gaymer/\">gaymers</a> might require a whole article.</p>\n\n<p>FTW stands for \"For The Win\". In the gamer terms slang world, FTW is used when a fellow gamer thinks what you are saying in the chatbox or how you’re performing in the game is all kinds of awesome.</p>\n\n<p>Meanwhile, GLHF isn’t some kind of hidden threat, it’s a warm welcome. It stands for \"Good Luck, Have Fun\". Some gamers may use GLHF at the end of a game to congratulate a fellow gamer and wish them well in future games.</p>\n\n<p>Hopefully, this guide to the newfound world of gamer slang proves useful when chatting before, during, and after your gaming. Once you’ve mastered video game slang you can truly say you are bilingual!</p>\n","date":"8/31/2021"},"images":{"preview":{"alt":"","href":"https://cdn01.x-plarium.com/browser/content/blog/images/2022/gamer-slang-terms.jpg"},"authorAvatar":{"href":"//cdn01.x-plarium.com/browser/content/portal/common/avatars/default_avatar.jpg","sizes":[]}},"template_options":{"compositeId":"13401"}},{"links":{"link":"/en/blog/esl-pro-league/"},"strings":{"title":"ESL Pro League S14: August—September 2021","category":"Insights","author":"PLARIUM STAFF","readTime":"420000","description":"<p>The ESL Pro League is the target for every serious Counter-Strike Global Offensive (CS:GO) player. Founded in 2015 by ESL and comprising 24 teams spread across four continents, the ESL Pro League is where the best CS:GO players go to battle.</p>\n\n<p>{{banner:default}}</p>\n\n<p>The league’s roots stretch back to 2014 and an initial idea by Germany’s Electronic Sports League (now ESL Gaming). The company wanted to find the top CS:GO players in Europe through a series of tournaments. A year later, the European ESL League formed a joint venture with North America’s E-Sports Entertainment Association League.</p>\n\n<h2>How Does the ESL Pro League work?</h2>\n\n<p>The newly formed competition brought the best teams from Europe and North America together under one banner where they would compete for a $500,000 prize pool. <a href=\"https://pro.eslgaming.com/csgo/proleague/\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">ESL Pro League</a> NA and EU battled for two years before the competition was improved once again. Regional ESL leagues were subsequently set up in Asia and Oceania.</p>\n\n<p>The top performers from all four regions would then compete in a global final for the lion’s share of <em><strong>$1 million</strong></em>. In 2021, all four regional leagues were consolidated into one global organization.</p>\n\n<p>As such, the ESL Pro League became an international competition comprised of 24 CS:GO teams from Europe, North America, Asia, and Oceania. The 24 teams now play a series of preliminary matches from which 12 progress to the final. From there, the CS:GO world champions are crowned.</p>\n\n<h2>How Do You Qualify for Pro League ESL?</h2>\n\n<p>Qualification for the ESL Pro League is via a two-tier system. There are 24 spots in the final but 13 of those are taken by partner teams. These teams have what’s known as “permanent partner status,” which means they have financial ties (through a revenue-sharing model) with the ESL.</p>\n\n<p>As such, the annual four-week final always features these 13 CS:GO teams:</p>\n\n<ul>\n\t<li>Astralis</li>\n\t<li>Fnatic</li>\n\t<li>ENCE</li>\n\t<li>Team Vitality</li>\n\t<li>Team Liquid</li>\n\t<li>Evil Geniuses</li>\n\t<li>Ninjas in Pyjamas</li>\n\t<li>Complexity</li>\n\t<li>mousesports</li>\n\t<li>FaZe Clan</li>\n\t<li>Natus Vincere</li>\n\t<li>G2 Esports</li>\n\t<li><em>*100 Thieves (left the league and will be replaced)</em></li>\n</ul>\n\n<p>The remaining 11 sports in the ESL Pro League are determined via a series of qualifiers. Six teams qualify via a ranking system dependent on recent performances in major CS:GO tournaments. The six teams who score the most ranking points qualify for a spot in the ESL Pro League. The remaining five places in the final go to regional qualifiers.</p>\n\n<p>There are two regional ESEA Premier seasons every year. That means there are two champions from Europe and two champions from North America. The fifth and final spot in the ESL Pro League final goes to the winner of a playoff match between the two ESEA Premier champions from Oceania.</p>\n\n<p>Once that match is decided, the final is set. At this point, the roster of 24 teams splits into four groups of six. Group matches are best-of-three showdowns. The top teams in each group make it through to the final stages where a series of elimination matches determines the winner.</p>\n\n<h2>How much is ESL worth?</h2>\n\n<p>ESL gaming, formerly known as the Electronic Sports League, has been organizing pro<a href=\"/en/blog/esports/\"> eSports</a> events for console and <a href=\"/en/games/platform/pc-games/\">PC games</a> since 2000. In 2015, Modern Times Group bought a 74% stake in ESL’s parent company, Turtle Entertainment, for $86 million. Today, ESL is worth <em><strong>over $100 million.</strong></em></p>\n\n<h2>ESL Pro League Hall of Fame</h2>\n\n<p>ESL hosts a variety of competitions covering everything from <a href=\"/en/games/platform/mobile-games/\">mobile games</a> and <a href=\"/en/games/genre/action-games/\">action games</a> to <a href=\"/en/games/genre/robot-games/\">robot games</a>. However, one of its most prestigious events, the ESP Pro League, is all about finding the best <a href=\"/en/games/genre/shooting-games/\">shooters</a>.</p>\n\n<p>By pitting 24 of the <em><strong>world’s </strong></em>best CS:GO teams against each other in a four-week tournament, ESL can crown the world champions of shooter games. </p>\n\n<p>Therefore, the team who won ESL Pro League 11, were <a href=\"https://fnatic.com/\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">Fnatic</a> and <a href=\"https://www.teamliquid.com/\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">Team Liquid</a>. This, in turn, means that Fnatic was recognized as the best CS:GO team in <em><strong>Europe</strong></em>. And, because Team Liquid won the ESL Pro League NA event, they become the best team in <em><strong>North America.</strong></em></p>\n\n<p>Today, the leagues have been consolidated so there is only <em><strong>one </strong></em>overall champion. With that being said, here are all the winners from previous ESL Pro League seasons.</p>\n\n<table border=\"1\" cellpadding=\"1\" cellspacing=\"1\">\n\t<tbody>\n\t\t<tr>\n\t\t\t<td style=\"text-align: center;\">\n\t\t\t<h3>Season</h3>\n\t\t\t</td>\n\t\t\t<td style=\"text-align: center;\">\n\t\t\t<h3>Winning Team</h3>\n\t\t\t</td>\n\t\t</tr>\n\t\t<tr>\n\t\t\t<td>ESL Pro League Season 1</td>\n\t\t\t<td>Fnatic</td>\n\t\t</tr>\n\t\t<tr>\n\t\t\t<td>ESL Pro League Season 2</td>\n\t\t\t<td>Fnatic</td>\n\t\t</tr>\n\t\t<tr>\n\t\t\t<td>ESL Pro League Season 3</td>\n\t\t\t<td>Luminosity Gaming</td>\n\t\t</tr>\n\t\t<tr>\n\t\t\t<td>ESL Pro League Season 4</td>\n\t\t\t<td>Cloud9</td>\n\t\t</tr>\n\t\t<tr>\n\t\t\t<td>ESL Pro League Season 5</td>\n\t\t\t<td>G3 Esports</td>\n\t\t</tr>\n\t\t<tr>\n\t\t\t<td>ESL Pro League Season 6</td>\n\t\t\t<td>SK Gaming</td>\n\t\t</tr>\n\t\t<tr>\n\t\t\t<td>ESL Pro League Season 7</td>\n\t\t\t<td>Astralis</td>\n\t\t</tr>\n\t\t<tr>\n\t\t\t<td>ESL Pro League Season 8</td>\n\t\t\t<td>Astralis</td>\n\t\t</tr>\n\t\t<tr>\n\t\t\t<td>ESL Pro League Season 9</td>\n\t\t\t<td>Team Liquid</td>\n\t\t</tr>\n\t\t<tr>\n\t\t\t<td>ESL Pro League Season 10</td>\n\t\t\t<td>mousesports</td>\n\t\t</tr>\n\t\t<tr>\n\t\t\t<td>ESL Pro League Season 11 EU</td>\n\t\t\t<td>Fnatic</td>\n\t\t</tr>\n\t\t<tr>\n\t\t\t<td>ESL Pro League Season 11 NA</td>\n\t\t\t<td>Team Liquid</td>\n\t\t</tr>\n\t\t<tr>\n\t\t\t<td>ESL Pro League Season 12 EU</td>\n\t\t\t<td>Astralis</td>\n\t\t</tr>\n\t\t<tr>\n\t\t\t<td>ESL Pro League Season 12 NA</td>\n\t\t\t<td>FURIA Esports</td>\n\t\t</tr>\n\t\t<tr>\n\t\t\t<td>ESL Pro League Season 13</td>\n\t\t\t<td>Heroic</td>\n\t\t</tr>\n\t</tbody>\n</table>\n\n<h2>The Future of the ESL Pro League</h2>\n\n<p>The future of the ESL Pro League is bright. Now that the regional events have been merged into a single global contest, the ESL Pro League standings will be easier to understand. Indeed, by having 13 partner teams and a clear route for others to qualify, we can say for certain that all future champions are the best CS:GO team in the world.</p>\n\n<p>Of course, we can look through the ESP Pro League standings for season 14 and see familiar names such as Fnatic, <a href=\"https://www.ence.gg/\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">ENCE</a>, and <a href=\"https://www.astralis.gg/\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">Astralis</a>.</p>\n\n<p>However, anything can happen in this sport. Regional teams have the opportunity to rise through the ranks and cause an upset. That’s what makes the ESL Pro League so exciting and it’s one of the main reasons Plarium has become an official sponsor.</p>\n\n<p>As well as bolstering the ESL’s already strong list of partners, which includes <a href=\"https://www.dhl.com\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">DHL</a>, <a href=\"https://www.monsterenergy.com/\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">Monster Energy</a>, and <a href=\"https://www.coinbase.com/\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">Coinbase</a>, the deal brings new games into the mix. Plarium is integrating <a href=\"/en/game/raid-shadow-legends/\">Raid: Shadow Legends</a> and <a href=\"/en/game/mech-arena-robot-showdown/\">Mech Arena: Robot Showdown</a> into the ESL Pro League, along another new title.</p>\n\n<p>Andreas Jernberg, Senior Key Account Manager of Brand Partnerships at ESL Gaming, said that the deal with Plarium <a href=\"https://www.esportsinsider.com/2021/08/esl-gaming-plarium-partnership/\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">will create new opportunities for gamers across the board.</a></p>\n\n<p>“We are thrilled to partner with Plarium and to open up a world of possibilities to take both esports and gaming in general to a whole new level. By presenting Raid: Shadow Legends and Mech Arena: Robot Showdown via brand integrations and a unique custom segment, we have some great content in store,” Jernberg explained.</p>\n\n","date":"8/29/2021"},"images":{"preview":{"alt":"","href":"//cdn01.x-plarium.com/browser/content/blog/images/2022/esl-pro-league.jpg"},"authorAvatar":{"href":"//cdn01.x-plarium.com/browser/content/portal/common/avatars/default_avatar.jpg","sizes":[]}},"template_options":{"compositeId":"13399"}},{"links":{"link":"/en/blog/interview-boombl4/"},"strings":{"title":"1:1 Interview With Navi CS:GO Pro - Boombl4!","category":"Insights","author":"PLARIUM STAFF","readTime":"1200000","description":"<p>Hailing from Russia, Kirill Mikhailov has been playing CS:GO professionally since 2017. Known by his gamer tag Boombl4, Kirill was previously part of teams such as Winstrike and Elements Pro Gaming before he joined NAVI in mid-2019. </p>\n\n<p><em>Watch the video, or keep scrolling for the entire interview transcript below!</em></p>\n\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><iframe allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen=\"\" frameborder=\"0\" height=\"315\" src=\"https://www.youtube.com/embed/SG7B0YNT-Qg\" title=\"YouTube video player\" width=\"560\"></iframe></p>\n\n<p><strong>Hello everyone! Today our special guest is BoombI4. We had a few questions for him, so we could get to know him a little better. Let's go!</strong></p>\n\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">{{banner:default}}</p>\n\n<p><b>Boombl4! Fans often pronounce your nickname incorrectly, especially English-speaking ones. Tell us what your nickname means, both for you and in general. </b></p>\n\n<p>Well, it's related to some moments of rage from League of Legends. I was talking about them and someone I knew at the time called me that. And I just liked it, so I took it as my nickname. Now it's become a kind of brand.</p>\n\n<p>Lots of people can’t pronounce it, because the Russian letter <strong>'ы'</strong> doesn't exist for them, they see a 'b' and an 'l' instead. I've heard many variations of my nickname, so far.</p>\n\n<p><b>Can you name a couple of them? </b></p>\n\n<p>Bumblebee, Bombich, and so on.</p>\n\n<p><b>Well, they sound okay, too.  You can use them if you get bored of your current one. </b></p>\n\n<p><b>You've been playing professionally now for nearly 5 years.  Tell us what you've been through over these 5 years.  How has your game changed?  Where are you with it now?  And where did you begin? </b></p>\n\n<p>Well, it's hard to describe fully. To start with, I just spent a ton of time playing. Then I got into my first team. It's been a long road:</p>\n\n<p>at first I was just a regular player, then I tried myself out as a captain. Then I came to my current team and became a captain here too. I had to get through a lot of things.</p>\n\n<p><b>What are the main ups and downs that you can pick out? </b></p>\n\n<p>Well, the ups: the first one was when my first team made it into the top 5 to 8 [ranked teams] at a Major. And then there were two big tournaments I won with the current team.</p>\n\n<p>One of them was a LAN in Katowice. It was one of the coolest moments of my life because it was the first LAN tournament with big prizes where I won. We got a cup there too, although there weren’t any fans in the arena, unfortunately. But it was still great.</p>\n\n<p>And then there was the BLAST tournament we won online. So, those are probably the coolest moments of my whole career.</p>\n\n<p>As for the downs, well, they’ve always been there. It happens to all teams, we’re no exception. Sometimes our results haven’t been good. We just need to keep training and developing.</p>\n\n<p><b>Did something change in you, in your style of play, or in your attitude toward the game over the last five years? </b></p>\n\n<p>Sure. The more you play, the better you understand what actions to take. You learn from your mistakes. Each tournament day or training day is a new experience for you. You upgrade yourself each time.</p>\n\n<p><b>If you could go back in time and give yourself advice about how to play, how to behave with your teammates, or just about life in general, what would you say? </b></p>\n\n<p>I would probably advise myself to analyze my games more at the beginning of my career, so that I could get good results more quickly. Back then, I never thought much about teamwork and that sort of stuff.</p>\n\n<p>I understood that it's important, of course, but I'd still built my game around individual action. To reach a higher level, you need to analyze the game and understand macro gameplay.</p>\n\n<p><b>Well, probably not all young players understand that, it's a part of their development.  So it's okay.  What’s it like to play at NAVI compared to playing with other teams?  You might not have too much experience of changing teams, but you still have some. </b></p>\n\n<p>Well, I’ve been on three teams: EPG, QBF, and Winstrike, which I helped put together. But here at NAVI, it's really cool because the strongest players in the CIS are here. They’ve played in lots of tournaments, they’ve won some of them and lost in the finals of Majors too.</p>\n\n<p>They have a huge amount of experience. So that’s why I was really happy when I came here. At first, Denis [\"electronic\" Sharipov] helped me a lot. When I first joined the team, I suggested a bunch of things and he told me why, at this level, they wouldn’t work.</p>\n\n<p>He would make fun of me sometimes but it helped me improve and understand the game better. So yeah, basically, the best players are here who understand the game better than anyone. That’s why it’s cool to be here.</p>\n\n<p><b>Tell us about your role as the in-game leader,  because it’s a position that carries a lot of responsibility. </b></p>\n\n<p><b>How did you come to it?  What is it about the role that speaks to you? </b></p>\n\n<p>I wanted to become a captain after my second team (sic), Winstrike, lost at a Major 0-3. During our games there, I had the feeling that I knew what we should have done better. But at that time, I was just a player. After a bad defeat like that, I wanted to try out the role of captain.</p>\n\n<p>I found it interesting and, I don't know, that's how it all started. And after that, I liked it.</p>\n\n<p>In general, the responsibilities? Well, coordinating and directing the team. I have to take into account all the details, track the meta, prepare the team for competitions. Basically, I have a wide range of tasks.</p>\n\n<p><b>What do you like most about the role? What are its pluses? </b></p>\n\n<p>I would say that it’s a role that really helps you develop as a player, because you understand what’s happening on the map and so on. And that helps you individually.</p>\n\n<p>And what do I like? I don’t know. Maybe that I lead the team. I know that I’ll never give up, and that means I can push the team to the end. I don't know, I just like it.</p>\n\n<p><b>Can you name the most important qualities of a world-class in-game leader?  Maybe some of the gamers watching this might be wondering, “can I be an in-game leader?”  And you would say, “if you have such-and-such qualities, it’s possible”. </b></p>\n\n<p>Well, you need to be very smart and have a strong character. So you can say something to the team at the right moment. You need leadership skills at a high level and analytical thinking skills too. And, well, just work hard.</p>\n\n<p>Leadership skills and hard work—those are the two most important things.</p>\n\n<p><b>What problems are you facing within your team at the moment, and how are you planning to work on them? </b></p>\n\n<p>I wouldn't say that it's a problem, but our roster has been refreshed a bit for the next two tournaments. We need to work on the map pool, play maps [new team member] Valera [Valeriy \"B1T\" Vakhovskyi] hasn't played. It's hard to stay at a high level across, say, six maps.</p>\n\n<p>So, the problem is really a lack of time, and a map pool which isn’t the best. But we’ll try to prepare for our next tournaments—DreamHack and RMR. And memorize some maps, work on mind-gaming them, and play maps we’ve trained on the most.</p>\n\n<p><b>It sounds complicated, but I wish you luck in that tough process, and thank you for your candid answers! </b></p>\n\n<p>You’re very welcome.</p>\n\n<p><b>Let's start over and get acquainted again. </b></p>\n\n<p><b>Tell us, how did your passion for video games begin? </b></p>\n\n<p>Yeah, I don't know. Since I was a kid I’ve loved playing PlayStation. Then my uncle got a computer, and I always loved playing CS 1.6. That’s where it all started. And then it’s been a lifelong thing, even while I was studying.</p>\n\n<p>When I was a kid, I used to love playing outdoors but then they tore down my favorite playground where I played football. So after that, I started playing video games a lot.</p>\n\n<p><b>You see, those people played an important role in your eSports career! </b></p>\n\n<p><b>And that's exactly what my next question is about: when was the moment that you decided to become a pro gamer? </b></p>\n\n<p>When I downloaded CS:GO, I don't know, I just played it for about a year, maybe 2000 or 3000 hours. Then I found out about professional teams, tournaments, and the travel, and I was like, \"wow, that's interesting\". I wanted to give it a try, see if I could reach that level.</p>\n\n<p>And that was it. I just started dedicating loads of time to the game and gave it my best shot.</p>\n\n<p><b>And what was the most difficult thing about the transition from amateur to pro gaming? </b></p>\n\n<p>Well, it was that you needed to find people who were willing to have you on their team when you were just starting out. I mean, you needed people who would help you develop and that sort of thing. Because at my level at that time, I didn't have any idea of what I should do or how I could improve.</p>\n\n<p>I had been focused on my individual game, that's the thing. So I was always looking for people who could help me in terms of the team aspect of the game, and people who could just help me develop as a player in general.</p>\n\n<p><b>Can you recall your most difficult match? Not necessarily as part of NAVI, just the most difficult match of your career, the hardest match of your life. </b></p>\n\n<p>Well, I'd say the hardest match—I mean, the toughest for me, mentally—was when I got into the play-offs of a Major for the first time—</p>\n\n<p><b>The quarter-finals after NAVI? </b></p>\n\n<p>And we came up against NAVI, yes. And so, we played them in the quarter-finals, and we'd already played our first match in the tournament against them and lost. And we knew that they saw us as weak players. I mean, for obvious reasons, because we beat everyone in best-of-1 matches through sheer willpower.</p>\n\n<p>And then, I don't know, we were just really in the mood to win but the match started and we realized that we were being ripped to shreds. That was hard to take.</p>\n\n<p><b>As far as I remember, [NAVI CS:GO player] flamie [Egor \"flamie\" Vasilyev] set a new kill record. </b></p>\n\n<p>Yeah, yeah, it was really hard. We just felt that no matter what we did, we were getting outshot.</p>\n\n<p><b>Could you have imagined back then that you would join NAVI eventually? Did you think about that? </b></p>\n\n<p>Back then, I dreamed of playing on the same team with Egor—flamie. In general, I was really drawn to NAVI because it was the best organization with the best players who played in all the tournaments. It was where I was aiming to be from the very beginning.</p>\n\n<p><b>Could you name your best teammate, someone with whom you had the best synergy? And who was your, well, best opponent? The person who it was most difficult to play against, but who you respected. </b></p>\n\n<p>My best teammate of all time... You know, there have been several, I really can’t choose just one. So, it's hard to say. </p>\n\n<p>At QBF, my best teammate was Kvik [Aurimas \"Kvik\" Kvakšys]. At NAVI I don't know, I like playing with all the guys.</p>\n\n<p>Of course, I was always closest with Egor. So, probably... I think I even mentioned in an interview that flamie is one of my best friends. So, I guess it's him.If we're talking about the most difficult... what was it again?</p>\n\n<p><b>Opponent. The best opponent you've played against. A specific player. </b></p>\n\n<p>The best opponent... I guess that would be Astralis. When I joined NAVI, they were dominating everyone, they were winning all the tournaments.</p>\n\n<p><b>What about a specific player of theirs? </b></p>\n\n<p>I'd say I had quite a hard time playing against dupreeh [Peter \"dupreeh\" Rasmussen], because, out of all of them, he's the most—</p>\n\n<p><b>Reckless? </b></p>\n\n<p>Yes, reckless. I mean, they have their systems and all that, but sometimes he would do something out of the blue, and it would annoy me.</p>\n\n<p><b>Breaking the rules. </b></p>\n\n<p>Yeah yeah yeah, he was like that. He could be off-target with grenades, he wasn't like the other four guys. So, he was the hardest to play against. He used to be one of my favorite players when I just started playing.</p>\n\n<p><b>Makes sense. My next question was actually about the best team,  but you've already answered.  It's Astralis, right? </b></p>\n\n<p>The hardest to play against, you mean?</p>\n\n<p><b>Yes, the most difficult as an opponent. </b></p>\n\n<p>Well, yes.I don't know, maybe I think that because I had huge motivation to beat everyone, and they were dominant for such a long time. I guess there were also difficult matches against other teams. Like, we always had a tough fight against Vitality.</p>\n\n<p>There were matches against them—like the one at EPICENTER—where we won the first map 16:3 but then lost the next two 16:4, 16:5. Matches against them were always really interesting, so I'd say Vitality were the hardest to play against, at that time.</p>\n\n<p><b>Can you tell us about the funniest or strangest incident you remember from your eSports career? Maybe some story from a LAN [tournament] or a bootcamp? What comes to mind? </b></p>\n\n<p>Okay, I’ve already told this story, but for me, it was just such a clever move from our coach. It was at a Minor in Romania, it was my first tournament. And we were playing for 2nd place, which would also have put us through to the Major, while the 3rd place team would be out of the tournament.</p>\n\n<p>So, we lost the first map, which had been our pick. Then our coach came out and said, \"okay guys, we’re going to lose, fine, I get it. But the fact that they’re insulting us, and our friends and relatives...”</p>\n\n<p>And we were like, \"what? Is that what they’re shouting at us?\"</p>\n\n<p>So we started—</p>\n\n<p><b>Who were you playing against? </b></p>\n\n<p>Team Spirit. And so, basically, we started shouting insults back at them during the second map. The tournament admins even came up to us and said they would disqualify us. And the guys from Team Spirit started shouting back at us. </p>\n\n<p><b>So were they actually shouting at you from the beginning, or was it just something your coach told you? </b></p>\n\n<p>That’s what the coach said, but we didn't know if they really were or not. But we thought they were, so we were shouting back. In the end, we beat them, and then our coach came up to us and said they weren't shouting anything, and he’d only said that to make us angry.</p>\n\n<p><b>That’s genius.  Who was your coach? </b></p>\n\n<p>It was iksou [Dmitriy \"iksou\" Mikhailichenko].</p>\n\n<p><b>A genius move. Did you have any conflicts with Team Spirit after that? </b></p>\n\n<p>It almost came to an actual fight after that. We took a break before the third map, and there was some exchange of words with Nikita [\"waterfaLLZ\" Matveyev]. And then at the hotel—I had no idea, honestly, probably just like everyone else, and I remember I apologized to them.</p>\n\n<p>I don't know whether they understood or not. But I don’t think anyone is still holding a grudge over it.</p>\n\n<p><b>I doubt they accepted your apology because they didn’t go through to the Major, whereas you guys did and even got to the playoffs. So, it worked. That counts. </b></p>\n\n<p><b>So, as we know, traditional athletes are very fond of various rituals and they tend to be very superstitious people, in general.  What about you, and what about eSports in general? Do you have anything—any kind of rituals? </b></p>\n\n<p>I wouldn't call it a ritual, but I try not to eat before official matches. I don't know, it helps. It's hardly a ritual but somehow it's easier for me that way. I think it helps you to think more clearly, make better decisions,be sharper, like, not be slow.</p>\n\n<p><b>But you're not a superstitious person? </b></p>\n\n<p>Well, I'd say I am, but I can't say I have any special rituals.</p>\n\n<p><b>Okay, good. How much time do you spend preparing mentally for competitive matches? </b></p>\n\n<p>I can't say I take time to sit and mentally prepare before each official match. I mean, we have a psychologist—Gleb—who works with us and sometimes helps us before games.</p>\n\n<p>We always take time to get in the right frame of mind before a game, or we might have some individual sessions with Gleb in the days leading up to a game. We have a second psychologist now. Basically, we just work on it gradually.</p>\n\n<p>But if we're talking about some kind of specific preparation before each individual match, we don't have anything like that. Because, I think, if you give too much significance to each and every match, you just get more nervous.</p>\n\n<p><b>I remember that at the last bootcamp—or the one before that—you played sports, you had mats and things like that. Basically, physical activity was part of your training process. What about now? Do you follow any, let's say, rituals like that? </b></p>\n\n<p>Well, at this year's bootcamp I don't remember anyone doing exercise or anything. I think the main goal was more to get into good shape in terms of our team play before the tournament.</p>\n\n<p>The focus was less on things like physical health and more on training, spending quality time together, and working on things that needed to be worked on.</p>\n\n<p><b>Carrying on this theme of game preparation—do you spend a lot of time on analysis and game tactics?  Do you watch demos, for example? </b></p>\n\n<p>Before every official game, we get together with [NAVI CS:GO team coach] Andrey [\"B1ad3\" Gorodenskiy] and study our opponent for anywhere from two to five or six hours.</p>\n\n<p><b>It depends on what time a match starts or how much time we have after training matches. </b></p>\n\n<p>We do that every time.</p>\n\n<p><b>What would you change about eSports today, if you had the chance to change something? Within CS:GO. </b></p>\n\n<p>I really wouldn’t like to think about it. I'm a player, so let someone else change something and bring us joy.</p>\n\n<p><b>For example, you could make it so that Valve doesn't penalize teams for substitutions at RMR tournaments. </b></p>\n\n<p>Or so that LANs appear at last.</p>\n\n<p><b>Well, that doesn't depend on eSports. That’s about global government. </b></p>\n\n<p>Yeah.</p>\n\n<p><b>What are your plans for this year? Or maybe you have some more long-term plans? What comes to mind? </b></p>\n\n<p>Game-related plans or in general?</p>\n\n<p><b>Related to your career, yes. </b></p>\n\n<p>Well, basically, I want us to become the number one team and hold that position for a long time, gain some stability.</p>\n\n<p>Speaking of something not game-related, I’d like to go away on vacation this year for the first time in my life. Somewhere by the sea or the ocean, an island, maybe, is my plan. And I’d like to buy an apartment too.</p>\n\n<p>But all of that is, of course, impossible without the things I mentioned first: the tournaments, the wins, the good results.</p>\n\n<p><b>Which aspects of your individual playing style would you like to change or improve? </b></p>\n\n<p>I’d like to have more self-control because sometimes I have problems with aggression. I make impulsive decisions, and that can hurt the team.</p>\n\n<p><b>How important is team chemistry for winning? Do all the links of the chain need to get on well together, so to speak? </b></p>\n\n<p>Of course they do, yeah. Working together and having maximum synergy is what gives you the edge at those crucial moments in a game. Teamwork is more important than anything.</p>\n\n<p><b>How is that chemistry formed? For example, a new person joins the team—what do you do? </b></p>\n\n<p>The team just needs to play together as much as possible. Play training matches, spend as much time playing as possible so that when you’re in a particular situation on the map, everyone’s thinking the same way.</p>\n\n<p>And that’s when you get real teamplay, because everyone understands what's going on and why, and what they need to do. Getting to that state, when everyone is on the same wavelength, is the most difficult thing to achieve.</p>\n\n<p>But if a team manages to do it, if everyone is of one mind, then that would just be the best teamplay that could ever exist.</p>\n\n<p><b>Tell us an unexpected fact about yourself that no one knows. </b></p>\n\n<p>I don't know. I tell everyone about everything, so there aren’t any.</p>\n\n<p><b>You don't have any secrets? </b></p>\n\n<p>I don't.</p>\n\n<p><b>What gaming experience influenced you the most? </b></p>\n\n<p>Gaming experience? That influenced me the most?</p>\n\n<p>Well, it's hard to choose just one, to be honest. I think it’s the tough losses that have the most influence. I would say for us, it would be the finals where we lost to Vitality and Astralis. Those were tough losses to take.</p>\n\n<p>But losses like that also energize you and give you food for thought.</p>\n\n<p><b>And what’s the biggest difficulty you face now, in your career or maybe just in life, in general?  Is there anything holding you back? </b></p>\n\n<p>Yeah, difficulties... Everyone faces difficulties. But there aren’t things that are holding me back. I don’t know, I think you just need to keep putting in the work.</p>\n\n<p>Time goes by and you need to get better, you need to get into those top rankings.</p>\n\n<p><b>What would you be doing if you hadn’t become a professional gamer? </b></p>\n\n<p>I was thinking about becoming a dentist, or a massage therapist, or a lawyer. Or maybe a musician. But that I started thinking about only after I’d already become a gamer.</p>\n\n<p>The other professions were part of my thinking when I was finishing school and hadn’t started gaming professionally yet.</p>\n\n<p><b>But dentists cause people pain. </b></p>\n\n<p>Yeah, but that’s no big deal. People would thank me afterwards.</p>\n\n<p><b>And pay you $40 000 for veneers! </b></p>\n\n<p>Yeah, and then I would definitely be on vacation now!</p>\n\n<p><b>All right.  In your opinion, which game released in the last 20 years is the most underrated? And why? And in general— </b></p>\n\n<p>The most underrated game of the last 20 years?</p>\n\n<p><b>Yes. </b></p>\n\n<p>I don’t know. It's hard to say. Every game has something special that people like. It's difficult to choose one.</p>\n\n<p><b>Alright.  Well, thank you so much for this interview and for your time. </b></p>\n\n<p><em>Thanks for reading our 1:1 interview! For more exclusive content and interviews, check out <a href=\"/en/blog/\">our Blog!</a></em></p>\n","date":"8/26/2021"},"images":{"preview":{"alt":"","href":"https://cdn01.x-plarium.com/browser/content/blog/images/2022/interview-boombl4.jpg"},"authorAvatar":{"href":"//cdn01.x-plarium.com/browser/content/portal/common/avatars/default_avatar.jpg","sizes":[]}},"template_options":{"compositeId":"13396"}},{"links":{"link":"/en/blog/interview-s1mple/"},"strings":{"title":"1:1 Interview With Navi CS:GO Pro - s1mple!","category":"Insights","author":"PLARIUM STAFF","readTime":"900000","description":"<p>Kyiv native Oleksandr Kostyliev, better known as s1mple, joined NAVI in 2016. Over the years, s1mple has proven himself one of the world’s finest Counter-Strike players, leading NAVI to glory at countless events and tournaments worldwide.</p>\n\n<p><em>Watch the video, or keep scrolling for the entire interview transcript below!</em></p>\n\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><iframe allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen=\"\" frameborder=\"0\" height=\"315\" src=\"https://www.youtube.com/embed/38Fg4FqLLD4\" title=\"YouTube video player\" width=\"560\"></iframe></p>\n\n<p><strong>Hello everyone, welcome to our channel. Our interview guest today is s1mple. We sat down for a chat, so we could get to know him a little better. Let's go!</strong></p>\n\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">{{banner:default}}</p>\n\n<p><strong>Alright, let's get started. Sasha, tell us: how did you get into video games?</strong></p>\n\n<p>Hmm...</p>\n\n<p><strong>It was so long ago that you can't even remember, right?</strong></p>\n\n<p>Yeah, it all started when my brother Alexey showed me CS—I was about four at the time. I don't remember exactly which map I played on, though. I was also playing on a console, especially the old Mortal Kombat. And FIFA, lots of FIFA. That's about it.</p>\n\n<p><strong>Was there a moment in your childhood when you realized that gaming could become your profession? Or that you'd make a living from it?</strong></p>\n\n<p>No, I never really had thoughts like that. It was only when I was 12 or 13, and started playing in 2v2 tournaments in CS 1.6, that I began to think about playing professionally.</p>\n\n<p><strong>So, you switched from casual playing to eSports when you turned 12, right? As you say, you were already playing in tournaments then.</strong></p>\n\n<p>I switched to pro gaming when I was around 13 or 14, to be exact.</p>\n\n<p><strong>Were there any problems or challenges you faced when you made that switch, or did everything just go smoothly?</strong></p>\n\n<p>Well, there was one thing: I always had to do my homework, or my parents would take away my keyboard or mouse, or monitor cable. I did my best to study and get good grades.</p>\n\n<p><strong>Unexpected obstacles. More like external ones rather than in the actual game, right?</strong></p>\n\n<p>Yes.</p>\n\n<p><strong>Okay. What was the hardest match of your life? Can you recall a game that really stands out in your mind as the toughest?</strong></p>\n\n<p>A game we won, yeah?</p>\n\n<p><strong>Not necessarily. Maybe you lost, even. But a game that you learned a lot from, that stands out for you.</strong></p>\n\n<p>Well, there was an intense game once at ESL Cologne in 2018 when we played against Astralis in the semi-final. We were on the third map, Inferno, and I remember we were all really going for it. We were switching our roles within the team, basically doing everything we could to try to win a round.</p>\n\n<p>Astralis took the lead and opted for baiting. But ultimately, we won the semi-final and then beat—</p>\n\n<p><strong>BIG?</strong></p>\n\n<p>Yes.</p>\n\n<p><strong>Alright. Tell us: who's been your best teammate?  Not necessarily in your official team, but maybe just the best player you've ever played with. And who's the best you've played against?</strong></p>\n\n<p>The best individual player and teammate I’ve had is electronic [Denis \"electronic\" Sharipov]. Before that, it was Hiko [Spencer \"Hiko\" Martin], when I was in Team Liquid. And my toughest opponent was ZywOo [Mathieu \"ZywOo\" Herbaut].</p>\n\n<p><strong>And before ZywOo? He's kind of a newcomer in the professional scene.</strong></p>\n\n<p>Before ZywOo... I guess device [Nicolai \"dev1ce\" Reedtz], for sure, because we always lost to him when he was with Astralis. And coldzera [Marcelo \"coldzera\" David]. It was hard to play against coldzera’s team—they were on a winning streak in 2016 and 2017.</p>\n\n<p><strong>Okay. It's well known that many athletes have rituals they have to follow before matches. What about eSports? Do you have any superstitions or rituals that you have to follow?</strong></p>\n\n<p>I drink coffee. I do it every day, and I try to have a cup during games or LAN tournaments.</p>\n\n<p><strong>Is that so you perk up, or...?</strong></p>\n\n<p>Just nice coffee. I guess it gives me some kind of energy. I don't remember how long I've been doing it. Not long. Basically, I'm a fan of coffee.</p>\n\n<p><strong>What kind of training regime do you have? Can you describe it in detail? Is it just: turn on CS:GO and play all day?</strong></p>\n\n<p>Yeah, I turn on CS:GO when I feel like I need a warm-up. Usually, I might warm up for about half an hour. Then we play together as a team for around eight hours. After that, in my free time, I play FPL [FACEIT Pro League].</p>\n\n<p><strong>Do you work on the mental side of playing competitively?</strong></p>\n\n<p>As a team, we get ourselves ready psychologically by having a group call. We talk for about an hour. Personally, I tend to listen to some music before a game.</p>\n\n<p><strong>Lots of eSports pros spend a lot of time on things like nutrition and physical fitness. Are they part of your training?</strong></p>\n\n<p>My nutrition is just perfect.</p>\n\n<p><strong>For real, or you're just being sarcastic?</strong></p>\n\n<p>No, I'm serious. I've got a well-organized nutrition regime and don't eat too much. Basically, I eat half of what I usually order. I do lack physical exercise, though.</p>\n\n<p><strong>But you'd like to fix that, right?</strong></p>\n\n<p>In the long-run, yes.</p>\n\n<p><strong>If it works out. CS:GO is also, in many ways, a game of strategy. Is that something that is part of your thinking or is that more the prerogative of the in-game leader, or [NAVI CS:GO team coach] Andrey?</strong></p>\n\n<p>I pay more attention to AWPers – there are a few I keep tabs on. I’ll observe how they move, help their team, what combinations they have with teammates on maps. Or, if they have a good game, I’ll watch it, in case they did something new.</p>\n\n<p>All the tactical preparation work is done by Andrey—we’ll usually talk about it with him for an hour and a half before a game.</p>\n\n<p><strong>What do you like most about your profession, about competitive eSports? And what would you change?</strong></p>\n\n<p>I would have said before that there should be fewer tournaments and flights, but now it's the other way around. Now, I want to fly to a new country and play a tournament with fans.The thing I don't like about eSports is the lack of time. Because you're constantly playing—</p>\n\n<p><strong>No time for your private life?</strong></p>\n\n<p>Yeah. I get a five-day break every two months. But generally, it’s one day off a week, but not actually during the weekend.</p>\n\n<p><strong>What are your personal and professional plans for this year? Were there any goals that you set for yourself at the start of the year?</strong></p>\n\n<p>Our goal is still the same: become the top team and win tournaments. That's all the plans I have.</p>\n\n<p><strong>And what about your personal plans? For example, Boombl4 wants to visit the Maldives on vacation.</strong></p>\n\n<p>Well, a vacation is a good thing, but that will have to wait. So no, I don't have anything like that.</p>\n\n<p><strong>Have you ever thought about your future after retiring from eSports? After finishing your career as a pro player.</strong></p>\n\n<p>I don’t know, I might try myself out as a coach. Or, maybe, I'd just work in eSports. I don't know.</p>\n\n<p><strong>As a commentator?</strong></p>\n\n<p>No, thanks. I'll pass on that.</p>\n\n<p><strong>Why?</strong></p>\n\n<p>Maybe I'd learn English first, then take a job in a studio.</p>\n\n<p><strong>It pays better, they say. What aspects of your gameplay would you like to improve?</strong></p>\n\n<p>I don’t know, maybe... just keep on putting maximum effort into winning rounds, without any screw-ups. There are stressful moments in games when you know you shouldn't do something in a particular way, but you do it like that anyway. It's these, I don't know, stressful moments, or something.</p>\n\n<p><strong>Do you mean, like, moments of weakness or emotional moments?</strong></p>\n\n<p>It’s just these moments in a game when, I don’t know, you’re completely focused on the round. And, when no one reminds you that you have to play out a certain situation in a certain way, you can make a wrong move. I'm constantly trying to improve on that.</p>\n\n<p><strong>When it comes to winning, how important is team chemistry? Does everyone on your team need to be friends and get along for the team to be successful?</strong></p>\n\n<p>In general, yes. Teammates should spend time together when they have the chance. That’s how you build up teamplay: you get to know your teammates better and you can try to understand them without words.</p>\n\n<p><strong> And how does that work, specifically in your team? You’ve had Valeriy ['B1T' Vakhovskyi] join your team recently, for example. How do you familiarize him with everything, and how do you build team chemistry with someone new?</strong></p>\n\n<p>Well, we usually say something to Valeriy about his mistakes. He asks a lot of questions, and we try to answer them all. Because, even though we’d played with Valeriy before on a couple of maps, we had never just got together with him on TeamSpeak and talked with him.</p>\n\n<p>Either he would just talk to Andrey—who helped him through the two maps—or he would join our TeamSpeak channel to listen to our discussions. Or he would join as a spectator on other maps he didn't play on, to better understand our roles and how he should play.</p>\n\n<p>Generally, though, we spend time with him, chat over a cup of coffee, or just ask him what's new. He's a complete newcomer to eSports—just like me when I was 16. And he’s 18 now, I think.</p>\n\n<p><strong>Still innocent as a newborn, right?</strong></p>\n\n<p>It’s unusual to meet people like him—</p>\n\n<p><strong>Indeed.</strong></p>\n\n<p>Because, ultimately, I—</p>\n\n<p><strong>But did he reinvigorate your team spirit in some way?</strong></p>\n\n<p>Well, yes. I mean, he's a good player. He has excellent shooting skills but still needs to improve his understanding of the game, just like everyone else.</p>\n\n<p><strong>What’s been the most difficult thing you’ve come up against in your career, in your profession? What’s the hardest thing for a player to deal with?</strong></p>\n\n<p>I don’t know, maybe when you have to play several tournaments in a row, and you keep losing.</p>\n\n<p><strong>Tilting?</strong></p>\n\n<p>Yeah, like tilting. And the lack of time, when you have to train constantly. When you’re training and always winning, that's one thing. But when you’re training and losing, then trying to figure out why you lost, then losing again, and again trying to figure out why—that's hard.</p>\n\n<p>Some people might stop believing in themselves or start thinking it’s all pointless. That’s rare in our team, but it's definitely the hardest thing.</p>\n\n<p><strong>Alright. If you hadn’t become a professional gamer, what career would you have pursued?</strong></p>\n\n<p>I would have liked to be a soccer player. I used to play soccer before, but then I had to choose between soccer and CS, and that was that.</p>\n\n<p><strong>You made the right choice!</strong></p>\n\n<p>I hope so.</p>\n\n<p><strong>Do you play any single-player titles? On your console, for example?</strong></p>\n\n<p>I play basketball, soccer, and UFC with friends on my console. I don't usually play single-player games, but sometimes I play Valorant on my days off. I haven't opened DOTA for a long time—I'm bored of losing. I'm a creep in DOTA.</p>\n\n<p><strong>A creep? I guess we'll cut this part out.</strong></p>\n\n<p>FIFA is my best game though. Well, after CS. I’ve been playing FIFA for 12 or 13 years already.</p>\n\n<p><strong>Sasha, how would you describe your playing style and why do you play that way? It's indescribable.</strong></p>\n\n<p>That’s a tough one, for sure.</p>\n\n<p><strong>Well, your style might be aggressive, passive, or even reckless.</strong></p>\n\n<p>I would say, when it comes to attacking with an AWP, I'm usually looking for open kills at respawn points or during certain rounds. For example, when playing on the Dust map, I quickly occupy positions in mid or long areas, to try to find some kind of advantage for my team.</p>\n\n<p>When playing as a CT [counter-terrorist], everything depends on combinations. If we're playing a round in the 4A setup, then I know that in my role, I can take risks. But in other rounds, I just have to throw a couple of flashbangs and occupy the long area, and then my style becomes passive by default.</p>\n\n<p>But it's always different: when attacking and not looking for open kills, an AWPer shouldn't move first. He should let his teammates go first so that they kill enemies in nearby positions. And then, only when the bombsites are clear, an AWPer camps at a position from  where he can make two or three kills on the retake.</p>\n\n<p>I don't know really what to call this style, but...</p>\n\n<p><strong>It’s pretty clear, so far. I think everyone familiar with the subject will understand.</strong></p>\n\n<p>There are some moments when you have to take a risk and catch the timing when you— I don’t know, it’s difficult to explain. You make a decision in an instant, after which everything goes as it should and in just a few seconds you can kill an enemy and occupy another position that your opponent won't expect.</p>\n\n<p>But that's already a different thing—</p>\n\n<p><strong>Is it some kind of intuition?</strong></p>\n\n<p>I think it's related to your understanding of the game. By default, you understand where your enemies are. For example, when you move into the A-site, you already know that one enemy is at the ramp, another AWPer is observing the long area, and another enemy is at the long area watching the box.</p>\n\n<p>You know all three positions. You know the timing of when an enemy will move out. You know that he might throw a flashbang. You should be prepared to dodge flashbangs... That's about it.</p>\n\n<p><strong>Got it. You just need to play well.</strong></p>\n\n<p>But as for my style, I don't know, I guess maybe it is aggressive.</p>\n\n<p><strong>Has your role changed over the years, over the course of your career? And how?</strong></p>\n\n<p>Yes, I've had a lot of roles.</p>\n\n<p><strong>How did you adapt to each one of them? And why did they change? Was it your own initiative or was it because of your captains or teammates?</strong></p>\n\n<p>At HellRaisers, I became an AWPer right away, because Marik [Yehor \"markeloff\" Markelov] didn't want to be an AWPer. At Team Liquid, I... I can't remember exactly... If I'm not mistaken, at first I was an AWPer and adreN⁠ [Eric \"adreN\" Hoag] was our coach. </p>\n\n<p>But then, when he was let go as coach, we had to find a new player, but couldn’t. So, adreN⁠ joined us as a regular player and I was an AWPer then as well. After that, adreN—the American adreN—⁠left, and koosta [Kenneth \"koosta\" Suen] joined.</p>\n\n<p>I remember that koosta was playing as the main CT AWPer, and I was the main attacking AWPer. But when playing as CTs, we could have three AWPers, so I was with Hiko. Back then, I took on the lurker role when playing in attack... or was it vice versa, as a CT...</p>\n\n<p>Basically, I had various roles. And at NAVI when I joined, I was the second AWPer in the first roster. And then when Zeus [Danylo \"Zeus\" Teslenko] came to NAVI, I became the main AWPer. And then...</p>\n\n<p>What was after that? Then, when Zeus retired from CS, Ladik [Ladislav 'Guardian' Kovács] joined the team, I think. Or it was that Vanya [Ioann 'Edward' Sukhariev] retired, and then Ladik came and became an AWPer. After that, I became the main AWPer again.</p>\n\n<p>But before that, my role was to be a lurker. I had to occupy certain points at certain times and look out for enemy rotations. Basically, I was in the rear, a rifler.</p>\n\n<p><strong>Which teams do you see as the big threats this year?</strong></p>\n\n<p>This year, I think...I'd like to play against Gambit again, because I didn't feel well during the last game against them. They've beaten us twice already, in Katowice. Gambit is one of the biggest threats. Plus, they're currently 1st in the rankings.</p>\n\n<p><strong>Who else? For example, your teammates mentioned Astralis.</strong></p>\n\n<p>Well, Astralis after today's announcement... I didn't even know that. The first time we played a training match against them, dev1ce wasn’t there. I thought that was just because he wasn't going to play on that map, but now it turns out he's left the team. I don't think that Astralis will be stronger now than they were then, though that was a month ago.</p>\n\n<p><strong>What about Vitality? I think [your teammate] BoombI4 mentioned them as well.</strong></p>\n\n<p>Sure, Vitality too, but they need more practice seeing as they have a new player joining them. Since RpK [Cédric Guipouy] retired, it’s been difficult for them.</p>\n\n<p><strong>Indeed.</strong></p>\n\n<p>But, if they get enough training in and get the team going, it'll be hard to play against them. Let me think of who else there is. Virtus.pro, maybe, could be added to the list. We beat them once, but they played well.</p>\n\n<p><strong>It's the year of the CIS region, right?</strong></p>\n\n<p>There's also FaZe Clan. I think they'll improve their game and show good results. They have strong team members.</p>\n\n<p><strong>Do you come up with strategies to counter specific teams before official matches?</strong></p>\n\n<p>If I haven't tracked the progress of an opposing team, or if they've played only on a couple of maps before our game with them, I'll just ask Andrey what we need to do. But, if they've played on five or 10 maps before our game, I'll check them out and see what tactics they use, and how their AWPer plays.</p>\n\n<p>But it's usually Andrey who tells us everything, and our analyst, who looks at the other team’s game and tells us where the weak points are.</p>\n\n<p><em>Thanks for reading our 1:1 interview! For more exclusive content and interviews, check out <a href=\"/en/blog/\">our Blog!</a></em></p>\n","date":"8/26/2021"},"images":{"preview":{"alt":"","href":"https://cdn01.x-plarium.com/browser/content/blog/images/2022/interview-s1mple.jpg"},"authorAvatar":{"href":"//cdn01.x-plarium.com/browser/content/portal/common/avatars/default_avatar.jpg","sizes":[]}},"template_options":{"compositeId":"13395"}},{"links":{"link":"/en/blog/becoming-a-pro-gamer/"},"strings":{"title":"How to Be a Pro Gamer: Competing, Streaming, and Banking Cash","category":"Insights","author":"PLARIUM STAFF","readTime":"600000","description":"<p>Almost everyone enjoys games in one form or another. In fact, as humans, we’ve been playing games for thousands of years. However, the concept of making money from a specific subgenre of games, namely <em>video games</em>, is a relatively new one.</p>\n\n<p>Indeed, prior to the 1990s, the term <a href=\"https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/pro-gamer#English\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">“pro gamer”</a> wasn’t even a thing. All of that changed though, when Dennis “Thresh” Fong became the Michael Jordan of video games. We’ll talk more about Fong and why he’s regarded as the first professional gamer later on.</p>\n\n<p>Before we do that, we need to establish some ground rules and define what we mean by the term “professional gamer.”</p>\n\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">{{banner:default}}</p>\n\n<h2 id=\"what-is-a-pro-gamer?\">What is a Pro Gamer?</h2>\n\n<p>A pro gamer is hard to define because there isn’t an application form you can fill out to become one. However, the general consensus is that a professional derives all or a significant majority of their income from playing <a href=\"/en/games/\">games</a>.</p>\n\n<p>In most cases, a pro gamer takes part in competitions such as <a href=\"https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_International_(Dota_2)\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">The International</a>, <a href=\"https://about.eslgaming.com/\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">ESL Gaming Tournaments</a> and the<a href=\"https://lolesports.com/\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"> League of Legends World Championship</a> - either on their own or as part of a team, depending on how the game works. Competitors usually play as part of a team or organisation, like Evil Geniuses or NaVi.</p>\n\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><iframe allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen=\"\" frameborder=\"0\" height=\"315\" src=\"https://www.youtube.com/embed/Y65ovt5RKtw\" title=\"YouTube video player\" width=\"560\"></iframe></p>\n\n<p>But - you don’t have to be a competitive player to become a pro gamer. Yes, in the early days, only those who took part in high-level tournaments and won money were classed as professional gamers. Thanks to the internet and the growth of gaming over the years, people without world-class skills can make a living from the industry.</p>\n\n<p>Take, for example, Henry and Jeannie from <a href=\"/en/blog/mxr-plays-henry-and-jeannie/\">MxR Plays</a>. The YouTube duo play video games, but they found fame reviewing them. So, while they aren’t necessarily competitive gamers in the traditional sense, they are pros because they’re deeply entrenched in the business.</p>\n\n<h2 id=\"what-does-a-pro-gamer-do?\">What does a pro gamer do?</h2>\n\n<p>A professional video gamer competes in tournaments and/or has a presence online because they review, promote, or have interactions with various aspects of the industry. Basically, if someone makes money from gaming and they play at any level, they can be considered a pro.</p>\n\n<p>With that being said, here are some ways a pro gamer can earn money:</p>\n\n<ul>\n\t<li>They play eSports tournaments.</li>\n\t<li>They stream gaming sessions on Twitch and YouTube.</li>\n\t<li>They review games on social media and streaming platforms.</li>\n\t<li>They advertise gaming products, including software and hardware.</li>\n\t<li>They have sponsorship deals with major brands both inside and outside of the gaming industry.</li>\n\t<li>They have collaborations with game developers</li>\n</ul>\n\n<h2 id=\"the-history-of-pro-gaming\">The History of Pro Gaming</h2>\n\n<p>Now that we have a sense of gaming as a profession, we need to establish how we got where we are today. For that, let’s take a trip back through time to the early days of competitive gaming and eSports.</p>\n\n<h3 id=\"1972:-the-stanford-spacewar!-tournament\">1972: The Stanford Spacewar! Tournament</h3>\n\n<p>The first recognized eSports event took place at Stanford University in 1972. Teams of students battled it out in Spacewar!, and the winner received a year’s subscription to <a href=\"https://www.rollingstone.com/\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">Rolling Stone magazine</a>.</p>\n\n<h3 id=\"1980:-the-space-invaders-championship\">1980: The Space Invaders Championship</h3>\n\n<p>Stanford’s tournament was the result of a budding interest not only in games but the competitions they could spawn. This interest bubbled up into a frenzy when <a href=\"https://www.atari.com/\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">Atari</a> created the Space Invaders Tournament. 10,000 players entered and Rebecca Heineman won.</p>\n\n<p>She became the first recognized eSports champion and went on to have a long career as a video game developer. </p>\n\n<h3 id=\"1997:-dennis-fong-&-quake\">1997: Dennis Fong & Quake</h3>\n\n<p>Heineman may be known as the first eSports champion, but Dennis Fong is listed in the <a href=\"https://www.guinnessworldrecords.com/world-records/first-person-to-be-a-professional-video-gamer#:~:text=Dennis%20%E2%80%9CThresh%E2%80%9D%20Fong%20(USA,Jordan%20of%20the%20gaming%20world%E2%80%9D.\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">Guiness Book of World Records as the first-ever pro gamer</a>. Fong was playing at a time when LAN connections allowed <a href=\"/en/games/platform/pc-games/\">PC games</a> to be linked.</p>\n\n<p>This, in turn, caused a surge in tournaments across the US and Asia. Fong won every tournament he entered over a five-year period.</p>\n\n<p>His performances made him enough money that he could earn a living playing games. His seminal moment came in 1997 when he won the infamous Red Annihilation Quake Tournament at the Electronic Entertainment Expo (E3). </p>\n\n<p>The victory cemented his position as the top gamer in the world and netted him a red Ferrari 328GTS owned by Quake co-creator John Carmack.</p>\n\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><iframe allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen=\"\" frameborder=\"0\" height=\"315\" src=\"https://www.youtube.com/embed/LXw6BkZ-gdY\" title=\"YouTube video player\" width=\"560\"></iframe></p>\n\n<p>Buoyed by the success of the Quake Tournament, Angel Daniel Munoz created the Cyberathlete Professional League (CPL). The league was only open to players aged 17+ and there was prize money up for grabs.</p>\n\n<p>Indeed, within a year of launching, there were dozens of pro gamers competing for prizes worth upwards of $15,000 which, at the time, was a lot of money.</p>\n\n<h3 id=\"1998:-starcraft-tournament\">1998: StarCraft Tournament</h3>\n\n<p>Fong’s rise to fame and the growth of the CPL caused the eSports scene to grow significantly in a short period of time. The 1998 StarCraft Tournament was another major moment for the industry.</p>\n\n<p>From that initial event, the Global StarCraft 2 League (GSL) was eventually born. Starting out in South Korea, the league has become an international attraction watched by over 50 million people every year.</p>\n\n<h3 id=\"2000:-the-world-cyber-games\">2000: The World Cyber Games</h3>\n\n<p>The World Cyber Games built on the trends started by the CPL and StarCraft. It also opened the door to another series of professional tournaments held under the banner of Major League Gaming.</p>\n\n<h3 id=\"2017:-more-money,-more-pros\">2017: More Money, More Pros</h3>\n\n<p>The history of gaming shows a clear progression from amateur events to professional leagues. That progression has created a multi-billion-dollar industry - the average person can now find out how to become an eSports player and look at it as a viable career option. Why? Because there’s enough money within gaming for people to make a living.</p>\n\n<p>For example, in 2017, the total prize money paid out to eSports players was $110.6 million. In one tournament alone the prizepool was <em>over $24 million. </em> </p>\n\n<h2 id=\"how-much-does-a-pro-gamer-make?\">How Much Does a Pro Gamer Make?</h2>\n\n<p>OK, so history tells us that gaming can be more than a hobby and now you want to know how to become a professional gamer. Well, if you’re aiming to make a living from eSports, you have to have the right skills. But, just as importantly, you need to know you can make money.</p>\n\n<p>The top pro gamers earn millions of dollars ever year. However, they are the elite. The average pro gamer <em>doesn’t</em> make that much.</p>\n\n<p>As a general guide, a professional eSports gamer that’s paid to be part of a team can earn between $1,000 and $5,000 a month. This is a basic salary. From there, winning teams split any prize money they win.</p>\n\n<p>Therefore, it’s possible to make significantly more than the base salary if you’re a successful player. But, as we know, some people win, and some lose. Therefore, you may not earn the biggest paychecks.</p>\n\n<p>Still, with that in mind, even at the lowest levels, it’s possible to make over $60,000 as a pro gamer.</p>\n\n<h2 id=\"gamers-&-celebrities\">Gamers & Celebrities</h2>\n\n<p>Gamers are modern-day celebrities. In fact, many of the original stars were celebrities in South Korea and other parts of Asia long before the internet gave everyone a chance to be famous.</p>\n\n<p>For example, Frenchman Bertrand Grospellier, aka ElkY, was such a hit in Korea that he moved there during his professional gaming days. He subsequently moved back to France when he became an equally famous face in the poker industry.</p>\n\n<p>Today, it’s a lot easier for pro gamers to get noticed and gain a following. Twitch, YouTube, Twitter, and Instagram are all public networks through which people can become “famous” in their own right.</p>\n\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><iframe allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen=\"\" frameborder=\"0\" height=\"315\" src=\"https://www.youtube.com/embed/PKtnafFtfEo\" title=\"YouTube video player\" width=\"560\"></iframe></p>\n\n<p>In fact, mastering the art of self-promotion is an important part of learning how to become a pro gamer. The image you portray is a great part of this self-promotion. Create something that reflects your style with this <a href=\"/en/resource/maker/gaming-logo-maker/\">gaming logo maker</a>. If you can sell yourself on social media, you’ve got a chance of making money from this industry. </p>\n\n<p>Indeed, there are many gamers out there who couldn’t win a professional tournament. However, because they’re engaging and have something certain people are interested in, they’re making money online. In essence, these people are internet celebrities who enjoy playing video games.</p>\n\n<p>Therefore, if you’re interested in exploring the life of a pro gamer, you need to identify your niche. Are you skilled enough to become a top-class competitor? Or are you someone that loves gaming and knows how to entertain people?</p>\n\n<p>If you’re the former, you should be looking at how to become an eSports player. If you’re the latter, you should be looking at how to become a professional gamer. This is a subtle yet important distinction. Some people are made to be elite competitors, others are made to be entertaining.</p>\n\n<p>Both types of people can be gamers who operate on a professional level (i.e., make a living from it). However, those that compete are best referred to as eSports players, while those who entertain are best referred to as pro gamers.</p>\n\n<h2 id=\"who-is-the-#1-gamer-in-the-world?\">Who is the #1 Gamer in the World?</h2>\n\n<p>Due to the dynamic nature of online gaming, the top-ranked pro gamer in the world depends greatly on the period of time and how it is calculated - by games won? Money earned? Prizes won? </p>\n\n<p>Among the top players of 2021 are Johan “N0tail” Sundstein (who also made Forbes' list of <a href=\"https://www.forbes.com/profile/johan-sundstein/?sh=5b8b768c5ae2\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">30 under 30 in 2019</a>) with over $7 million in prize money. Does that mean he’s the best gamer in the world? Perhaps.</p>\n\n<p>However, there are plenty of other fantastic players out there who are immensely skilled. Some other elite eSports pros to look out for are Tyson \"TenZ\" Ngo, Kyle “Bugha” Giersdorf, and Lee “Faker” Sang-hyeok.</p>\n\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">{{banner:default}}</p>\n\n<h2 id=\"how-to-become-a-pro-gamer\">How to Become a Pro Gamer</h2>\n\n<p>We’ve discussed the nuances of pro gaming, how people make a living, what separates competitors from entertainers, and the industry’s evolution. This leaves just one question: how <em>do you</em> become a professional gamer?</p>\n\n<p>It’s a question that many enthusiasts want a simple answer to but, unfortunately, there are no direct routes to the top. The good news, though, is that there are multiple paths you can take.</p>\n\n<p>As we’ve said, being a pro gamer can mean many different things. You could be part of a team that competes in professional eSports tournaments. Alternatively, you could be an internet celebrity and play games as part of what you do to entertain people.</p>\n\n<p>Becoming a success in the former often leads to the latter. However, you don’t need to be a winning eSports pro to become an internet celebrity.</p>\n\n<p>As long as you love gaming, have something interesting to say, and find your niche, you could build up enough of a following to earn money from the industry. That’s probably easier than trying to become a world-class competitor. That doesn’t mean it’s easy. But, if you’re choosing one of two paths, it’s certainly the less arduous one.</p>\n\n<p>To help become a professional eSports competitor, here are steps you can take towards that goal:</p>\n\n<h3 id=\"find-your-niche\">Find Your Niche</h3>\n\n<p>Everyone has a favorite game. Some people are FPS fans, others prefer real-time strategy (RTS) games. You need to find the subgenre you enjoy the most and, in turn, have a natural talent for it.</p>\n\n<h3 id=\"pick-your-platform\">Pick Your Platform</h3>\n\n<p>The same way you need to find your ideal game, you also need to find your ideal platform. Maybe you’re a PC pro in the making. Maybe you’re an Xbox hero.</p>\n\n<h3 id=\"play,-practice,-and-play-some-more\">Play, Practice, and Play Some More</h3>\n\n<p>There is no substitute for hard work. Games might be enjoyable, but this is a job. Many of the top pro gamers spend up to 10 hours a day practicing. As well as playing, you need to review your sessions, use simulators to test out strategies, and, finally, put your skills into practice.</p>\n\n<h3 id=\"prove-yourself\">Prove Yourself</h3>\n\n<p>The final step to becoming a professional eSports gamer is winning. Enter as many tournaments as you can. Start on the local amateur circuit, get some wins under your belt and build up from there. The more wins you bank, the bigger your profile will get.</p>\n\n<p>Basically, it’s hard to ignore a winner and, if you can prove you’re a top player, teams and sponsors will soon find you. Other than that, remember to <em>enjoy yourself!</em></p>\n","date":"8/25/2021"},"images":{"preview":{"alt":"","href":"https://cdn01.x-plarium.com/browser/content/blog/images/2022/becoming-a-pro-gamer.jpg"},"authorAvatar":{"href":"//cdn01.x-plarium.com/browser/content/portal/common/avatars/default_avatar.jpg","sizes":[]}},"template_options":{"compositeId":"13391"}},{"links":{"link":"/en/blog/most-popular-game-in-the-world/"},"strings":{"title":"What is THE Most Popular Game in the World?","category":"Insights","author":"PLARIUM STAFF","readTime":"300000","description":"<p>Have you ever wondered what the most popular game in the world was? Never understood how only one game could be picked? Pondered the possibility of several most popular games? Well then, we’ve got you covered!</p>\n\n<p>Due to the dynamic nature of the gaming industry, we are fortunate enough to have up-to-the-minute data on everything - from unit sales and downloads, through to the most played titles on mobile devices.</p>\n\n<p>With that information in hand, we set out to investigate which title is the absolute, most popular game in the world!  </p>\n\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">{{banner:default}}</p>\n\n<p>Since there isn't only one way to measure popularity, we ended up with the three <a href=\"/en/blog/popular-games-right-now/\">most popular games</a> in the world, basing them on several factors of popularity. So, what are you waiting for? Scroll down and find out which three games were chosen!</p>\n\n<p>Our picks below are based on real-time industry data. These statistics can show what the most played game in the world is, in terms of <strong>unit sales and downloads</strong>, as well as the <strong>online games with the most active player bases</strong>.</p>\n\n<p>But, we’ve kept you guessing for long enough. Read on to find three titles that lay claim to the answer for what is the most popular game in the world in 2021!</p>\n\n<h2 id=\"1.-call-of-duty:-black-ops---most-popular-games-by-sales\">1. Call of Duty: Black Ops - Most Popular Games by Sales</h2>\n\n<p>Activision Blizzard’s Call of Duty: Black Ops - Cold War was released in November 2020, but it’s still leaving its mark on the gaming industry in 2021, hence a leading contender for the most popular game in the world <em><strong>today</strong></em>.</p>\n\n<p>According to <a href=\"https://www.npd.com/news/entertainment-top-10/2021/top-10-video-games/\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">NPD Group’s sales data</a> from land-based retail and digital video game sales, it is the best-selling title in the year-to-date. Within just a few weeks of being released at the end of last year, Activision Blizzard's Black Ops - Cold War managed to shift 5.7 million units, <em><strong>generating more than $678 million </strong></em>in revenue.</p>\n\n<p>The fact that it remains the best-selling title in 2021 suggests it is continuing to make even more money for the California-based publisher. In fact, there are a string of releases from the Call of Duty franchise that could easily be considered among the most popular games in the world since the turn of the millennium.</p>\n\n<p>Call of Duty would likely be a major challenger for the coveted title of the most popular game series in the world during the 21st century, selling over 31 million units as of October 2019.</p>\n\n<p>The latest Black Ops – Cold War game provides a fascinating virtual take on the Cold War, taking gamers back to the era of the 1980s when the US and Russian forces butted heads. Chronologically, it is neatly positioned between Black Ops and Black Ops II.</p>\n\n<p>It focuses on the pursuit of an individual deemed to have been a spy for the Soviet Union. Players take charge of protagonist “Bell”, who leads a task force to seek out Perseus.</p>\n\n<h2 id=\"2.-resident-evil-village---most-popular-game-by-twitch-streams\">2. Resident Evil Village - Most Popular Game by Twitch Streams</h2>\n\n<p>Although Black Ops – Cold War has continued to shift plenty of units worldwide this year, Resident Evil Village threatened to knock it from its perch as the most popular game in the world. In fact, it was the <em><strong>best-selling video game in <a href=\"https://www.gamespot.com/articles/best-selling-games-and-systems-of-may-2021-us-resident-evil-village-leads-the-pack/1100-6492853/\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">May 2021</a> across all platforms</strong></em> upon its launch.</p>\n\n<p>The eighth release in the Resident Evil franchise not only sold plenty of units in its debut month, but it also took Twitch by storm too, making it a major contender as the most popular game in the world.</p>\n\n<p>If the number of Twitch views denotes what is the most popular game in the world today, Resident Evil Village would have won hands down in May. It was a record month for streams of any single-player game on the Twitch platform – <em><strong>48 million hours</strong></em> of live gaming consumed, to be exact.</p>\n\n<p>Within just two months of its launch, the number of copies shifted of Resident Evil Village stood at over 4.5 million, according to Capcom. That places this title up there as <em><strong>one of Capcom’s most successful games of all-time</strong></em>, alongside Resident Evil 7 and Monster Hunter World.</p>\n\n<p>Players assume the helm of protagonist Ethan Winters, who desperately searches for his kidnapped daughter. The biggest attraction in Resident Evil Village, however, is the return of character Lady Dimitrescu, providing a sense of nostalgia for long-time fans of the franchise. </p>\n\n<h2 id=\"3.-join-clash-3d---most-popular-game-by-play-store-downloads\">3. Join Clash 3D - Most Popular Game by Play Store Downloads</h2>\n\n<p>For those searching high and low online for the most popular game in the world, it’s important not to discount popular <a href=\"/en/games/platform/mobile-games/\">mobile games</a> too. According to <a href=\"https://techjury.net/blog/mobile-gaming-statistics/#gref\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">TechJury, these account for 43%</a> of all smartphone use, with the number of active mobile gamers now standing at <em><strong>more than 2.2 billion worldwide!</strong></em></p>\n\n<p>What is the most played game in the world on mobile? Supersonic Studios’ Join Clash 3D is certainly one to watch. Join Clash 3D was the most downloaded mobile game during the first half of 2021, with almost 1.6 million downloads from the Google Play store alone.</p>\n\n<p>As of March 2021, Supersonic Studios revealed that Join Clash 3D had racked up 27.6 million installations in total.</p>\n\n<p>Those unfamiliar with the concept of Join Clash 3D will discover that this title is dubbed an “epical survival run” game on its Google Play store description. In that case, in terms of Google Play downloads, this game might just answer the criteria of what the most popular game in the world is.</p>\n\n<p>You might think that regardless of what is “officially” the most popular game in the world, it shouldn’t be a hyper casual game. However, that would be doing this genre a huge disservice, given that the niche is taking mobile gaming by storm across all demographics.</p>\n\n<p>Build your running team and make your way along the pathway, avoiding the ever-increasing obstacles and hurdles that lie in wait. Reach the castle at the end of the game and claim the fortress to complete the game.</p>\n\n<h2 id=\"in-conclusion\">In Conclusion</h2>\n\n<p>Choosing what is the most popular game in the world right now can only be achieved using raw industry data. It can’t be a matter of opinions.</p>\n\n<p>That’s why it’s quite conclusive in terms of sales, downloads and installs that the likes of Black Ops – Cold War, Resident Evil Village and Join Clash 3D are dominating the gaming landscape in 2021.</p>\n","date":"8/29/2021"},"images":{"preview":{"alt":"","href":"//cdn01.x-plarium.com/browser/content/blog/images/2022/most-popular-game-in-the-world.jpg"},"authorAvatar":{"href":"//cdn01.x-plarium.com/browser/content/portal/common/avatars/default_avatar.jpg","sizes":[]}},"template_options":{"compositeId":"13387"}},{"links":{"link":"/en/blog/10-best-games-2021/"},"strings":{"title":"The 10 Best Games in 2021, So Far","category":"Insights","author":"PLARIUM STAFF","readTime":"540000","description":"<p>Looking to switch up your library with the best games 2021 has to offer? This year has seen the release of so many enchanting titles, spanning a broad spectrum of genres.</p>\n\n<p>Whether you’re a budding console or <a href=\"/en/games/platform/pc-games/\">desktop PC gamer</a>, there is something for everyone – from authentic sports games to the best MMOs 2021 has seen.</p>\n\n<p>What are the top games of 2021? Which games made <strong>our </strong>list? How did we choose the best games of 2021?</p>\n\n<p>The games we picked are those offering the most immersive entertainment value - titles with stunning visuals and audio, and storylines and game dynamics that offer unrivaled authenticity.</p>\n\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">{{banner:default}}</p>\n\n<p>In other words - games that effortlessly transport us into next-generation gaming, including the absolute best releases, remastered classics, and long-awaited sequels that were and are available in 2021.</p>\n\n<p><strong>Without further ado, here is our list of the best games of 2021:</strong></p>\n\n<h2 id=\"1.-returnal-(housemarque)\">1. Returnal (Housemarque)</h2>\n\n<p>Returnal was one of the most eagerly anticipated releases on the PlayStation 5 and was an instant contender as one of the top games of 2021. It fuses super-quick load times, an impressive utilization of DualSense haptics, and a hugely immersive space-age storyline that is too addictive for words.</p>\n\n<p>The game is set around a spaceship that’s crashed in the wilderness. You take control of the protagonist who is the sole survivor of the crash and embark on a desperate and hell-raising sci-fi journey. Selene is an Astra scout that finds herself alone on the planet Atropos.</p>\n\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><iframe allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen=\"\" frameborder=\"0\" height=\"315\" src=\"https://www.youtube.com/embed/lL2Qa0MQyuE\" title=\"YouTube video player\" width=\"560\"></iframe></p>\n\n<p>Developed as a third-person shooter, although this fits seamlessly into the futuristic sci-fi genre, some elements make it a psychological horror too.</p>\n\n<p>Few video games have managed to quite articulate the feeling of loneliness like the escapist Returnal – justifiably one of the best games 2021 could hope for.</p>\n\n<h2 id=\"2.-disco-elysium:-the-final-cut-(za/um)\">2. Disco Elysium: The Final Cut (ZA/UM)</h2>\n\n<p>Developed and published by ZA/UM, Disco Elysium: The Final Cut is up there as one of the top 2021 games released so far this year. Dubbed a role-playing game, Disco Elysium is unique in that it features no combat whatsoever. Without in-game conflict, each stage of the game concludes using skill checks and dialog trees.</p>\n\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><iframe allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen=\"\" frameborder=\"0\" height=\"315\" src=\"https://www.youtube.com/embed/l5vyZ04MNrQ\" title=\"YouTube video player\" width=\"560\"></iframe></p>\n\n<p>The game is set within a city that’s in post-war recovery. Players assume the role of a protagonist detective, tasked with making sense of a mysterious murder. As the criminal investigation ensues, the protagonist battles with past events within his own life simultaneously.</p>\n\n<p>The game features atmospheric music from the hugely popular band Sea Power. As 2021 video games go, this is right up there as one of the most popular games 2021 has been gifted with. It deservedly won the title of Best Debut Game at the 16th British Academy Games Awards.</p>\n\n<h2 id=\"3.-hitman-iii-(io-interactive)\">3. Hitman III (IO Interactive)</h2>\n\n<p>It wouldn’t be a worthwhile best games of 2021 list without a nod to Hitman III. It’s been three years since the release of Hitman II and its successor is the third and final release in the World of Assassination trilogy. The single-player stealth game assumes control of Agent 47 once again, as he forges ahead with his mission to take down the Providence organization.</p>\n\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><iframe allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen=\"\" frameborder=\"0\" height=\"315\" src=\"https://www.youtube.com/embed/te_nocX0gi4\" title=\"YouTube video player\" width=\"560\"></iframe></p>\n\n<p>As with Hitman and Hitman II, this game is designed to be played from a third-person perspective, but you still feel like you are walking in the shoes of Agent 47 throughout.</p>\n\n<p>The storyline contains no less than six new open-world locations, including Berlin, Dubai, Dartmoor, and the Carpathian Mountains of Romania. The game is also PlayStation VR-compatible.</p>\n\n<p>This adds to the heart-pounding immersion of IO Interactive’s much-loved baby and one of the best games 2021 has to offer.</p>\n\n<h2 id=\"4.-ratchet-&-clank:-rift-apart-(insomniac-games)\">4. Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart (Insomniac Games)</h2>\n\n<p>Although this title has only been released a matter of weeks ago on June 11, this light-hearted third-person shooter platform game has taken the PS5 by storm already.</p>\n\n<p>It’s shot to the top of the best video games 2021 charts, with millennial and Gen Z gamers throughout the years of PlayStation 2, 3, and 4 enjoying the warm fuzzy feeling of playing once again with Ratchet and his trusty side-kick Clank.</p>\n\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><iframe allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen=\"\" frameborder=\"0\" height=\"315\" src=\"https://www.youtube.com/embed/55PRv_e00wc\" title=\"YouTube video player\" width=\"560\"></iframe></p>\n\n<p>Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart is the 17th installment of this much-loved video game series which promises to be one of the most popular games 2021 has seen to date.</p>\n\n<p>It’s a series that’s long appealed to all ages – a real family favorite. In Rift Apart, the duo is heralded as galactic idols and the pair embark on a mission to preserve the Dimensionator that Doctor Nefarious is so desperate to get his grubby hands on.</p>\n\n<p>It is one of the few titles on our best games 2021 list that’s an <em>exclusive </em>PS5 release.</p>\n\n<h2 id=\"5.-resident-evil-village-(capcom)\">5. Resident Evil Village (Capcom)</h2>\n\n<p>Capcom’s sequel to Resident Evil 7: Biohazard was released on May 7, 2021. Resident Evil Village was showcased at a PlayStation 5 reveal exhibition in 2020 to significant fanfare, having long been tipped as one of the best games 2021 could hope for.</p>\n\n<p>Long-time fans of the franchise were excited about the prospect of action-based gameplay compared with the pure survival horror elements of its predecessors. Incorporating a new online multiplayer mode, Resident Evil Village is a must-get for horror fans.</p>\n\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><iframe allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen=\"\" frameborder=\"0\" height=\"315\" src=\"https://www.youtube.com/embed/QKocYiRHYlI\" title=\"YouTube video player\" width=\"560\"></iframe></p>\n\n<p>Resident Evil Village is once again set in a first-person perspective, which further heightens the tension. Ethan Winters is still the protagonist, who battles to rescue his baby daughter from the clutches of Chris Redfield.</p>\n\n<p>The chilling vampiress of Lady Dimitrescu makes this one of the best games 2021 has seen alone. Her residence at Castle Dimitrescu is eerie beyond belief.</p>\n\n<h2 id=\"6.-raid:-shadow-legends-(plarium)\">6. Raid: Shadow Legends (Plarium)</h2>\n\n<p>Raid: Shadow Legends was one of the most popular mobile MMOs when it shot to prominence in 2018. It has since been ported to desktop PC and has already won admirers for its playability, making it one of the best games 2021 has seen to date.</p>\n\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><iframe allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen=\"\" frameborder=\"0\" height=\"315\" src=\"https://www.youtube.com/embed/jZuJAn85E1A\" title=\"YouTube video player\" width=\"560\"></iframe></p>\n\n<p>Players are required to build their own “squad” of shadow heroes, which comprise over 300. Each of which has its own unique attributes.Once you’ve primed your squad and you’re happy you’ve got the right balance, you can head into a single-player battle against the AI or log online to take part in hectic multiplayer battles.</p>\n\n<p>With stunning visuals and immersive audio, Raid: Shadow Legends is a worthy entrant to the best games 2021 list - and the best MMOs 2021 list for all you niche gamers.</p>\n\n<h2 id=\"7.-hades-(supergiant-games)\">7. Hades (Supergiant Games)</h2>\n\n<p>Following an early release on the Nintendo Switch, Windows, and macOS in September 2020, Supergiant Games rolled out Hades to the PS4 and 5, as well as the Xbox One and Series X/S this month.</p>\n\n<p>It was promptly hailed as one of the best games 2021 had been waiting for. This action role-playing game sees players assume the role of Zagreus, the prince of the Underworld. He harbors ambitions to flee from the clutches of his father Hades to Mount Olympus.</p>\n\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><iframe allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen=\"\" frameborder=\"0\" height=\"315\" src=\"https://www.youtube.com/embed/tlvEVPSFuYk\" title=\"YouTube video player\" width=\"560\"></iframe></p>\n\n<p>Thus far, the game has received universal acclaim selling 700,000 units during its early access release. A further 300,000 units were shifted upon its official release, making it one of the most popular games 2021 has seen.</p>\n\n<p>IGN described Hades as an “authentic reinterpretation of a classic Greek myth”. The portraits of the in-game characters are what help this onto our best games 2021 list, aided by the skills of art director Jen Zee.</p>\n\n<h2 id=\"8.-microsoft-flight-simulator-(microsoft)\">8. Microsoft Flight Simulator (Microsoft)</h2>\n\n<p>The long-awaited Microsoft Flight Simulator has finally reached the Xbox Series X/S, with an exciting expansion from its normal desktop PC home to video game consoles. This sim is one of the great 2021 games and a true celebration of the console’s next-generation hardware.</p>\n\n<p>In terms of the level of mid-flight detail, pilots can expect a crystal-clear experience akin to operating the game on PC using “Ultra” settings.</p>\n\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><iframe allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen=\"\" frameborder=\"0\" height=\"315\" src=\"https://www.youtube.com/embed/5rrS_s3QLZU?start=213\" title=\"YouTube video player\" width=\"560\"></iframe></p>\n\n<p>Admittedly, you need to invest a huge portion of your Xbox storage into the new MS Flight Simulator. It will require a staggering <strong>97.2GB of storage space</strong> for full installations. Nevertheless, you receive rewards in spades, with an open world that’s waiting to be explored from the cockpit, with regular sim updates downloaded.</p>\n\n<p>It’s rare for a sim to hit the headlines but there’s no doubting that the new Microsoft Flight Simulator is worthy of being one of the best games 2021 will see.</p>\n\n<h2 id=\"9.-final-fantasy-vii-remake:-intergrade/intermission-(square-enix)\">9. Final Fantasy VII Remake: Intergrade/Intermission (Square Enix)</h2>\n\n<p>Final Fantasy VII Remake was one of the fastest-selling PS4 games of all time, shifting 3.5 million-plus units in just 72 hours of its release. It's back again this year as one of the top 2021 video games due to Square Enix’s enhanced version, exclusively for the PS5.</p>\n\n<p>This sure-fire entrant to the list of the best games 2021 has to offer is set in the dystopian cyberpunk world of Midgar, where you’ll assume control of protagonist Cloud Strife.</p>\n\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><iframe allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen=\"\" frameborder=\"0\" height=\"315\" src=\"https://www.youtube.com/embed/El_tG6PyHic\" title=\"YouTube video player\" width=\"560\"></iframe></p>\n\n<p>The protagonist is enticed to join an eco-terrorist organization known as AVALANCHE. The organization’s primary goal is to topple the Shinra conglomerate from draining the planet’s energy sources. Square Enix has been applauded for staying true to the original Final Fantasy VII plot from the original PlayStation released in 1997, although dedicated fans may see some differences.</p>\n\n<p>Regardless, the enhanced battle system is what makes this one of the best video games 2021 has seen so far.</p>\n\n<h2 id=\"10.-super-mario-3d-world-+-bowser’s-fury-(nintendo)\">10. Super Mario 3D World + Bowser’s Fury (Nintendo)</h2>\n\n<p>To augment the port-heavy year thus far, Nintendo’s Super Mario 3D World + Bowser’s Fury was released as an enhanced 2021 video games release in February.</p>\n\n<p>It was hotly tipped to become one of the top games 2021 will see for Nintendo fans. In fact, Super Mario 3D World + Bowser’s Fury registered almost a three-fold increase in the number of units sold in the UK compared with the original, putting it near the top of the 2021 games sales chart.</p>\n\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><iframe allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen=\"\" frameborder=\"0\" height=\"315\" src=\"https://www.youtube.com/embed/ppkX8epoD9g\" title=\"YouTube video player\" width=\"560\"></iframe></p>\n\n<p>Unsurprisingly, the 3D versions of vintage Super Mario World-Esque levels is hugely welcome, as are the additional power-up features that make it possible for Mario, Luigi, and friends to scurry up vertical levels.</p>\n\n<p>The addition of the Bowser’s Fury game is just a bonus for Switch fans who consider this worthy of our best games of 2021 list.</p>\n\n<h3 id=\"summing-up-our-list-of-the-best-games-of-2021\">Summing Up Our List of the Best Games of 2021</h3>\n\n<p>Although it was incredibly hard to be so selective and hand-pick the 10 most popular releases  in 2021, the titles listed above are guaranteed to offer you a mix of thrills and spills to feed your competitive streak!</p>\n","date":"8/22/2021"},"images":{"preview":{"alt":"","href":"https://cdn01.x-plarium.com/browser/content/blog/images/2022/10-best-games-2021.jpg"},"authorAvatar":{"href":"//cdn01.x-plarium.com/browser/content/portal/common/avatars/default_avatar.jpg","sizes":[]}},"template_options":{"compositeId":"13386"}}],"listArticles":[{"links":{"link":"/en/blog/pvp-and-pve/"},"strings":{"title":"PvE vs PvP - What’s the Difference?"},"images":{"preview":{"alt":"Pve vs PvP","href":"https://cdn01.x-plarium.com/browser/content/blog/images/2023/pve-vs-pvp-1.webp"}},"template_options":{"compositeId":"13288"}},{"links":{"link":"/en/blog/aaa-games/"},"strings":{"title":"The Top AAA Games of 2023 - Plarium"},"images":{"preview":{"alt":"What are AAA games?","href":"https://cdn01.x-plarium.com/browser/content/blog/images/2023/aaa-games-1.webp"}},"template_options":{"compositeId":"14809"}},{"links":{"link":"/en/blog/ar-games/"},"strings":{"title":"Check Out the Best AR Games of 2023"},"images":{"preview":{"alt":"AR Games (Alternate Reality Games)","href":"https://cdn01.x-plarium.com/browser/content/blog/images/2023/ar-games.webp"}},"template_options":{"compositeId":"13421"}},{"links":{"link":"/en/blog/video-game-villains/"},"strings":{"title":"The Greatest Video Game Villains of All Time"},"images":{"preview":{"alt":"The Greatest Video Game Villains of All Time","href":"https://cdn01.x-plarium.com/browser/content/blog/images/2023/video-game-villains-1.webp"}},"template_options":{"compositeId":"16445"}},{"links":{"link":"/en/blog/konami-code/"},"strings":{"title":"What Exactly Is the Konami Code?"},"images":{"preview":{"alt":"What's the Konami Code?","href":"https://cdn01.x-plarium.com/browser/content/blog/images/2023/konami-code-1.webp"}},"template_options":{"compositeId":"13532"}}]},"components":{}}},{"name":"widget-articles-aside-promoted-game-v3","type":"widget-articles-aside-promoted-game-v3","model":{"links":{"url":"/en/plarium-play/download-user/?plid=885739&pxl=seo&appId=27","urlForGamePage":"/en/game/raid-shadow-legends/","googlePlayUrl":"https://app.appsflyer.com/com.plarium.raidlegends?pid=SEO&c=749089","appStoreUrl":"https://app.appsflyer.com/id1371565796?pid=SEO&c=749088&af_siteid=HomePage"},"strings":{"title":"RAID: Shadow Legends","subtitle":"Collect 700+ Champions & Fight For Glory","label":"Download","analyticsGameName":"raid"},"images":{"promoImg":{"href":"//cdn01.x-plarium.com/browser/content/plarium-play/games/Raid/promo.jpg","sizes":[]}},"template_options":{"authGameTheme":"default","isRedirectDownload":"true"},"repeaters":{},"components":{}}},{"name":"widget-articles-subscribe-v3","type":"widget-articles-subscribe-v3","model":{"links":{},"strings":{"title":"Subscribe to the Blog","errorInvalid":"Invalid email address. 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