Etienne S.
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Gamer, Writer, and Lover of Tech
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'Battlefield V' Release Trailer Meltdown
#NotMyBattlefield, the trending tag was posted almost everywhere on Twitter after DICE released the first Battlefield V trailer. Talks of hate speech, misogyny, and bigotry resonated throughout the gaming industry as fights between "feminists" and "historian gamers" ensued. Sure, the highly anticipated WWII shooter has not released yet. Still, tons of gamers are outraged. Could this spell disaster for the AAA title before its long-awaited release on October 19, 2018?
By Etienne S.6 years ago in Gamers
When Will GPU Prices Come Down?
With crypto mining at an all-time high, GPU (graphics cards) pricing and availability are at an all-time low. This is effect has been attributed to two major factors. The first is a worldwide shortage of memory, needed to manufacture GPUs. The second is due to scalpers and miners buying whatever available stock of GPUs they can find. These are then sold at a premium or used in the resource-intensive crypto mining process. Since this has been going on for the last eight to ten months or so, some may be wondering when the prices will ever go down.
By Etienne S.6 years ago in Gamers
Cryptocurrency Millionaire?
With the recent cryptocurrency boom still prevalent, many of us have wondered what it would have taken to become a millionaire. Sure, for some of us, this number was actually reachable. We just never thought BTC would have taken off like it did. For others, we didn’t know what cryptocurrency was until it was too late. Regardless, the secret is now out. Is there still a chance to make millions on cryptocurrency? Anything is possible with the right tools, mindset, and strategy. Here are the top five cryptos and what you would have needed to buy in order to become a millionaire.
By Etienne S.6 years ago in The Chain
'Fortnite Battle Royale' Review
In today's review, we’re gonna be taking a look at Fortnite’s "Battle Royale." Should you download it? Let's find out! Fortnite is an early access game developed in conjunction with People Can Fly game studios and Epic Games. It is a co-op sandbox survival game that has been released for paid early access to the main game. The "Battle Royale" mode was added in recently and is 100% free to play. A full free to play version of Fortnite is expected to release sometime in 2018.
By Etienne S.7 years ago in Gamers
Overwatch: New Changes Spell Success for Meta
Overwatch is a highly addictive and popular game created and published by Blizzard Entertainment. It has long been touted as the most balanced and up to date game ever with developers releasing patches on a weekly basis. If the game needed adjustment, Blizzard issued a fix. It was these "fixes" in season 5 that killed the experience for me. With the buff of Reaper and the nerf of Roadhog, competitive matches were not a choice for many.
By Etienne S.7 years ago in Gamers
5 Video Game Franchises That Need to Finally Die
Our favorite games come in all shapes, genres, and styles. We can play for endless hours, losing ourselves in the next amazing universe or experience. Unfortunately for us, developers know how to capitalize on our love for our favorite games. Instead of creating unique, one-of-a-kind experiences, they have instead opted to release titles year after year to make as much money as possible on a franchise. Here are five of the most annoying franchises that need to finally end.
By Etienne S.7 years ago in Gamers
Box Office Gold or Bust 'Kingsman: The Golden Circle'
On Thursday, September 21, I saw an early screening of the sequel to the amazing sharp-dressed action-comedy Kingsman. I had high hopes for the movie, since the first was one of my favorite films of all time. Kingsman is known for being high-octane, fun-filled and entertaining. Did The Golden Circle meet my expectations?
By Etienne S.7 years ago in Geeks