So you actually watched several DOTA 2 games and even have idols that you consistently try to copy even though you just began? Copying them is nice but doing that in a random low-MMR environment with your fellow beginners and expecting them to adjust to your "pro play" is not going to hap

Representing both the standard hero archetype and League of Legends as one of its poster boys, Garen defends Demacia with his mighty sword, indomitable spirit, and penchant for spinning defeats into victory. While his design might be less unique than many of the characters featured in the game, Garen undoubtedly commands a loyal fanb

If you liked a game, you’d played through a demo or DS Download Play, a one-off payment got you the full version. But with Fortnite, it doesn’t matter how much money you throw at it, you’ll never own everything - and you’re constantly reminded of it. And if you get a bulk of the skins one season, then you’ll still be begging your parents for a Battle Pass next season, otherwise you’ll fall beh

Against another hero in a lane, her harassing capabilities are near-unmatched as she can turn attrition potshots into significant damage thanks to Impetus. She's also resilient enough to stay in her lane or in the jungle thanks to her healing abil

Paying homage to the genre of Magical Girls, specifically Sailor Hanzo item Build Moon , League's Star Guardian skins reimagine champions as planetary defenders fighting for love and justice. While Jinx is certainly not a character that leaps to mind when it comes to playing the hero, including her—despite her reluctance—in the Star Guardian lineup makes for a wonderful new take on the champ

Electing for a more proportional representation of Garen's armor, the blues and golds look well-maintained and ready for a morale-boosting parade through the streets of Demacia—in particular, the scale armor located just below the pauldrons stands out as an impressive design f

If I were a 2010s kid, I think I would have left gaming behind, thinking it’s not "for me." We’re all big kids now, we can shrug off not getting the D.Va skin we’re after, and still have a blast. Kids can’t. And that shouldn't be abused upon by predatory video game monetization, otherwise we'll lose a generation of gamers who couldn’t keep

The aesthetic is consistent through the pants and boots, too, maintaining allegiance to Garen's appearance as seen in League of Legends . The decision pays off, as the overall effect is a Garen that looks like he walked right out of a match on Summoner's Rift and into the living r

In DOTA 2, each and every trip back to the fountain or base is a considerable help or hindrance to the pushing effort. That's because the amount of time it takes to return to the fountain for healing should have been better spent farming some creeps or dealing attrition damage to towers or even clash

As League of Legend's primary form of monetization, the skins—costumes—developed for characters often reimagine them in an alternate setting that may realize a different sort of fantasy. This not only entices fans of the characters but may attract players who weren't invested in the character's original des

When it comes to the loose cannon, there is no method to the madness—it's all helter-skelter and that's precisely how Jinx likes it. Sitting in a relaxed position, Fishbones resting on her shoulders, within an industrial environment, it's clear to anyone who knows Jinx that a rampage is about to be

Adopting a futuristic style punctuated with an exo-suit, Gun Goddess Miss Fortune modifies the time period in which the bounty hunter's tragic backstory takes place. As one of League of Legends's "Ultimate Skins," the design is grand and intricate—two adjectives that aptly describe @ninucha10's take on the champ

Even before you get that far, the social elements of gaming are everywhere. When we booted up the original PlayStation, we didn’t see what our friends were playing. No one knew that for the first year or so of my gaming life, I replayed a demo disk near enough every day. Doing the same two levels of the Spyro 2: Ripto’s Rage demo felt just as legitimate as playing the full version. There were no "wrong" ways to game, there were just different w

As the preeminent bounty hunter of Bilgewater, Miss Fortune packs both beauty and firepower in League of Legends . Orphaned at a young age, she trained tirelessly to one day avenge her parents' deaths. Redheaded and dual-wielding hand cannons, Miss Fortune is a classic and iconic champion that is instantly recognizable among the game's massive roster of charact

In terms of abilities, Puck has the whole package to annoy the enemy team into submission and even survive in case he makes mistakes or something goes wrong. He was already an evasive menace in past updates and with the new buffs, he became even more of a thr

Compare and contrast to today. Teachers have reported instances of bullying on the playground over who has what skins in Fortnite, and it’s easy to see why: the grind never ever stops. You can never have everyth