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Mobiko Fusion 2.0 Review – Hybrid Brilliance

Do you need a full keyboard and trackpad for your tablets? The Mobiko Fusion 2.0 might be the solution you’re looking for. 

The newly launched keyboard-mouse hybrid on Kickstarter is up for grabs, but we got an early unit for review. I have to say, it’s been an impressive experience so far. I don’t know why this idea isn’t mainstream yet; combining a keyboard and a trackpad seems like a no-brainer solution to tablet keyboards. 

The Mobiko Fusion 2.0’s idea is simple: it fuses a trackpad on top of a keyboard. Yes, the keys, all of them are touch sensitive and act as a trackpad. So this is also the biggest trackpad I’ve ever used, 

Build Quality is Great 

The Mobiko Fusion 2.0 uses good-quality materials for its construction. It’s a solid piece of hardware with very little flex. The soft cover also seems durable, but it won’t be immune to stains. In my testing, I found the cover to be permanently attached to the keyboard as well. While it’s not a deal breaker, it could require replacement down the road. 

The keys themselves are wide and easy to hit. The key travel is surprisingly short, too; that’s the price of keeping the cover super slim. There is very little flex in the body and almost none during typing. I used the Mobiko Fusion 2.0 to punch out this review on an Android tablet and had no problems whatsoever, 

How’s the User Experience 

Typing on the Mobiko Fusion 2.0 will take some getting used to. I was able to wrap my head around the keyboard in about two paragraphs. While my typing speed didn’t match up to my regular work Lofree keyboard it certainly wasn’t lacking by any means. 

The trackpad works flawlessly. I was skeptical of its responsiveness, but the Mobiko Fusion 2.0 has nailed everything down. Almost the whole keyboard can be used as a trackpad, and I had no problems navigating the Android interface while testing the Mobiko Fusion 2.0. However, if you are using a touch-centric tablet, it’s still within reach to just use the tablet screen. 

Connectivity and Compatibility 

Mobiko Fusion 2.0 uses a Bluetooth connection to pair with your devices. Multiple devices can be paired with the keyboard, and you can easily switch between them without hiccups. I paired a phone, a tablet, and a Windows laptop with the keyboard, and it worked perfectly. As it’s a Bluetooth keyboard, I easily connected it to my Samsung TV as well. Browsing the internet on the Smart TV became infinitely easier thanks to the trackpad. 

We received the universal version of Mobiko Fusion 2.0, but there is also a dedicated Apple version. The keyboard would be a perfect companion to one of the newest iPads. However, the iPads still have weird mouse acceleration and an odd pointer. 

Final Thoughts

The Mobiko Fusion 2.0 is a nifty keyboard that merges two must-haves for mobile/portable keyboards: a keyboard and a trackpad. Its slim form factor makes it easy to carry, even with a tablet. It’s a perfect device for folks on a budget looking to make the most of their tablets or phones. The slightly shorter space bar aside, the Mobiko Fusion 2.0 is an impressive piece of tech. 

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Acefast Z4 PD218W review – See what’s charging

Acefast makes some of the best-looking peripherals, chargers, and earphones, and the Acefast Z4 PD218W charger continues the company’s design philosophy. 

The Acefast Z4 PD218W might be a big and bulky charger, but it has plenty of features that can help you get rid of desktop clutter. The charger is especially great for modern devices that use USB charging, such as the new MacBooks, Windows PCs, tablets, and even console controllers. 

While the Acefast brand is less recognizable than others in the industry, the company has slowly been making a name for itself with good-quality products. We’ve reviewed plenty of Acefast devices, including a charger that doubles as a Nintendo Switch dock and a pretty-looking normal phone charger. The Acefast Z4 PD218W power station charger is the first of its kind from Acefast. Let’s see if it’s worth the asking price or if you should opt for another. 

What’s Inside the Box 

The Acefast Z4 PD218W power station comes in good quality packaging. The design is the same colorful one seen on other Acefast products. However, the overall box is surprisingly heavy—after all, the device itself weighs 655 grams. The packing is secure, and the contents arrived in pristine condition. 

Inside the box, you’ll find the Acefast Z4 PD218W power station, a 5-foot power cable, and booklets. There are no additional cables here; you’ll need to provide those yourself. 

Design and Build Quality 

The Acefast Z4 PD218W review can’t be complete without acknowledging the unique feature that differentiates the charger from countless others: a colorful TFT screen. Yes, the charger comes with a screen that gives vital information right on the charger itself. The screen is limited in color but draws virtually zero power. I expected some power draw, but the value is so low that it’s negligible and registers as zero. 

The screen is a great way to get information at a glance. Do you suspect a phone is not charging at its full potential? The charger’s screen won’t lie like some fruit-name companies. The screen on the Acefast Z4 PD218W is not only there for show; it serves a purpose and does it well. 

The build quality is also good. The Acefast Z4 PD218W follows the same transparent design as other Acefast devices, like the Crystal 65W charger. So, there is no metal on the outside of the charger. I’m not sure about the inner casing, though, although it wouldn’t make sense to encase metal in glass. Despite that, the charger has some real heft to it. Please don’t drop it on your foot; it has the potential to send you to the ER. 

Ports and Charging 

The Acefast Z4 PD218W power station comes with three USB-C ports and a USB-A port. The port configuration is ideal for a modern desktop. 

The 1.33-inch screen shows the ports and refers to them as C1, C2, and C3 for USB Type-C and A1 for the lone Type-A port. The display also details the watts and voltage of each port in a neat table-like arrangement.  

There’s a square physical button on the charger that switches charging modes. Press the button to change the charger’s behavior and cycle through different wattages for different ports. The button feature to change modes is also distinct from other chargers, like the UGreen chargers. 

C1C2C3A1
Mode A100W65W30W18W
Mode B65W65W65W18W
Mode C100W100WN/A18W
Mode D100W100WN/AN/A

Usually, chargers handle the power delivery themselves, but the Acefast Z4 PD218W gives you control. However, the manual method has its benefits, too. You can easily limit which port gets how much power. There won’t be a “power struggle” between devices when connected to the Acefast Z4 PD218W. 

The downside is that you can easily forget which mode is active, which may slow down charging. I forgot that the device was on Mode D and wasn’t providing power to the USB Type-A port. In Acefast Z4 PD218W defense, it clearly displays which port is getting how much power, so that mistake is entirely on me. 

User Experience 

I love the Acefast Z4 PD218W. It’s compact, looks good, and the screen is just the cherry on top. I’ve started using this as my daily work driver and have no complaints about its performance. The charger does get a bit hot, probably because of the glass-like outer chassis. In my testing, I found the charger loses around 20W to heat, slightly ineffective when compared to other desktop chargers but nothing too significant. 

The other reason why Acefast Z4 PD218W is such an easy recommendation is the price. The charger is available for $80 most of the time but also gets discounted when on sale. Even for full price, the Acefast Z4 PD218W is well worth the investment. Similar desktop charging solutions can easily run above the $150 mark. 

The post Acefast Z4 PD218W review – See what’s charging appeared first on WhatIfGaming.

25 Best 1.20 Minecraft Seeds (2024)

Od: Ryan Day

Whether you’re looking for stunning world generations, challenging terrain, or simply a perfect spawn point for your survival journey, we have something for you. 

In our guide, we’ve picked a collection of seeds that promise to deliver an amazing journey for players on both Java and Bedrock editions. 

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Jungle Badlands Lake

Jungle Badlands Lake
Jungle Badlands Lake Spawn Point

Seed: 2708796073494809055
Screenshot Coordinates: At Spawn Point

Highlights:

  • Ruined Portal – X: 280 Z: 104
  • Ancient City – X: -328 Y: -51 Z: -168
  • Jungle Temple – X: 168 Z: -760
  • Savanna Village – X: 880 Z: 800

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Tallest Mansion

Tallest Mountain
Tallest Mansion Spawn Point

Seed: 1914824789546162560
Screenshot Coordinates: At Spawn Point

Highlights: 

  • Woodland Mansion – X: 8 Z: 8
  • Ravine – X: 30 Y: 46 Z: 65
  • Diamond Fossil – X: -113 Y: -30 Z: 5 / X: -167 Y: -35 Z: 5 / X: -68 Y: -54 Z: -57

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Survival Biome

Survival Biome
Coordinates X: 185 Z: 36 Screenshot

Seed: -8985846748452277621
Screenshot Coordinates: X: 185 Z:36

Highlights:

  • Ancient City – X: -552 Y: -51 Z: 24
  • Shipwreck – X: -472 Z: -136
  • Buried Treasure – X: -263 Z: -743
  • Ocean Monument – X: 1,224 Z: 72

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Village Mansion

best 1.20 minecraft seeds
Village Mansion Spawn Point

Seed: 36674918975
Screenshot Coordinates: Spawn Point

Highlights: 

  • Cave – X: 64 Y: -24 Z: 120
  • Ruined Portal – X: 376 Z: 216
  • Shipwreck – X: 536 Z: -472
  • Cold Ruin With Cluster – X: 408 Z: 328

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Badlands Flatlands

badlands flatlands
Badlands Flatlands Spawn Point

Seed: -2627568907589980629
Screenshot Coordinates: At Spawn Point

Highlights:

  • Ancient City – X: -376 Y: -51 Z: -248 / X: 8 Y: -51 Z: 8 / X: -360 Y: -51 Z: 200
  • Ruined Portal – X: -376 Z: -312 / X: 136 Z: -248
  • Trail Ruins – X: -824 Z: 40

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Floating Village

Floating Village
Floating Village Spawn Point / Ancient City

Seed: 4325227337
Screenshot Coordinates: At Spawn Point / X: 467 Y: -1.00 Z: -922

Highlights:

  • Pillager Outpost – X: 256 Z: 304
  • Plains Village – X: -1,440 Z: 80
  • Ancient City – X: -1,096 Y: -51 Z: 40
  • Ruined Portal – X: -1,176 Z: 344

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Hallow Island

Hallow Island best 1.20 Minecraft seeds
Coordinates X: -120 Z: 200 Screenshot

Seed: 868565863016403259
Screenshot Coordinates: X: -120 Z: 200

Highlights:

  • Ocean Monument – X: -344 Z: 536
  • Ruined Portal – X: -1,816 Z: 712
  • Cold Ruin – X: -888 Z: 664
  • Pillager Outpost – X: -1,008 Z: 1,392

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Mushroom World

mushroom world
Mushroom World

Seed: -1416662595560323244
Screenshot Coordinates: X: -632 Z: -440

Highlights: 

  • Shipwreck – X: -216 Z: -296
  • Ocean Monument – X: -264 Z: -344
  • Ruined Portal – X: -472 Z: -472
  • Cold Ruin – X: -632 Z: -216

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Mansion On A Hill

best 1.20 Minecraft seeds
Mansion On A Hill Spawn Point

Seed: 3477968804511828743
Screenshot Coordinates: At Spawn Point

Highlights:

  • Plains Village – X: -464 Z: -240
  • Ruined Portal – X: -936 Z: -408
  • Buried Treasure – X: -1,015 Z: -695
  • Ocean Monument – X: 232 Z: 264

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Blossom Crater Village

Blossom Crater Village
Blossom Crater Village Spawn Point

Seed: 9064150133272194
Screenshot Coordinates: At Spawn Point

Highlights:

  • Pillager Outpost – X: 64 Z: 736
  • Ancient City – X: -568 Y: -51 Z: 568
  • Ruined Portal – X: 104 Z: 280
  • Ocean Monument – X: -1,416 Z: -248

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Seven Biomes

seven biomes
Seven Biomes Spawn Point

Seed: -5400265992213804356
Screenshot Coordinates: At Spawn Point

Highlights: 

  • Ancient City – X: 184 Y: -51 Z: -200
  • Ravine – X: 79 Y: 41 Z: -220
  • Warm Ruin – X: 72 Z: -184
  • Mineshaft – X: 280 Z: -184

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Woodland City

Woodland City
Woodland City Spawn Point

Seed: 79832131450984
Screenshot Coordinates: Spawn Point

Highlights:

  • Jungle Temple – X: -792 Z: -360
  • Shipwreck – X: 488 Z: -696
  • Plains Village – X: 240 Z: -912
  • Pillager Outpost – X: -1,184 Z: 832

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Tower Island

Tower Island
Tower Island Spawn Point

Seed: 721962327732268233
Screenshot Coordinates: Spawn Point

Highlights: 

  • Cold Ruin – X: -248 Z: 184
  • Buried Treasures – X: -440 Z: 8 / X: -376 Z: 72 / X: -376 Z: 152
  • Ruined Portal – X: 120 Z: 296
  • Shipwreck – X: -200 Z: 168 / X: 72 Z: -296

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Cherry Blossom Crater

best 1.20 Minecraft seeds
Cherry Blossom Crater Spawn Point

Seed: -7546871041441139804
Screenshot Coordinates: At Spawn Point

Highlights:

  • Pillager Outpost – X: -384 Z: 48
  • Plains Village – X: 592 Z: -384
  • Ancient City – X: 1,688 Y: -51 Z: 776
  • Zombie Village – X: 1,760 Z: 544

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Fake Normal Spawn

Fake Normal Spawn
Coordinates X: -297 Y: 110 Z: -226 Preview

Seed: -950547527103331411
Screenshot Coordinates: X: -297 Y: 110 Z: -226 

Highlights: 

  • Shipwreck – X: -88 Z: -312
  • Ruined Portal – X: 8 Z: -456
  • Pillager Outpost – X: -512 Z: -464
  • Ancient City – X: -952 Y: -51 Z: 56

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Crater Lake Waterfall

best 1.20 Minecraft seeds
Crater Lake Waterfall / Ancient City

Seed: 712220079375970
Screenshot Coordinates: At Spawn Point / X: -245 Y: -39 Z: 141

Highlights:

  • Pillager Outpost – X: -1,312 Z: -480
  • Ancient City – X: -1,464 Y: -51 Z: 200
  • Trail Ruins – X: 1,496 Z: 8
  • Jungle Temple – X: -136 Z: 1,240

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Quad Ancient City 

Quad Ancient City
Coordinates X: 149.90 Y: -39.00 Z: 240.39 Screenshot

Seed: 2419912010728942704
Screenshot Coordinates: X: 149.70 Y: -39.00 Z: 240.39

Highlights: 

  • Plains Village – X: -240 Z: -464
  • Ancient City – X: -168 Y: -51 Z: -168
  • Ruined Portal – X: 120 Z: 200
  • Shipwreck – X: -904 Z: -200

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Massive Hill

massive hill
Massive Hill Spawn Point

Seed: -6432548771407811278
Screenshot Coordinates: At Spawn Point

Highlights: 

  • Shipwreck – X: 216 Z: 168
  • Snowy Village – X: 336 Z: 160
  • Ruined Portal – X: 280 Z: 88
  • Cold Ruin – X: -152 Z: 104

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Archeology Haven

best 1.20 Minecraft seeds
Coordinates X: 0 Z: -224 Screenshot

Seed: 2417997312107772943
Screenshot Coordinates: X: 0 Z: -224

Highlights:

  • Desert Temple – X: -840 Z: -232
  • Jungle Temple – X: -1,416 Z: 328
  • Ocean Monument – X: -792 Z: 728
  • Ancient City – X: 200 Y: -51 Z: 1,400

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Cliff Mansion

1.20 minecraft seeds
Cliff Mansion Spawn Point

Seed: 5700994178344922291
Screenshot Coordinates: At Spawn Point

Highlights:

  • Ocean Monument – X: -296 Z: -360
  • Ancient City – X: -952 Y: -51 Z: -152
  • Jungle Temple – X: -1,176 Z: 872
  • Taiga Village – X: 800 Z: 1,696

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Cherry Village

1.20 minecraft seeds
Cherry Village

Seed: 4669574483087448116
Screenshot Coordinates: X: 376 Z: 56

Highlights: 

  • Ancient City – X: -552 Y: -51 Z: -184
  • Trail Ruins – X: -376 Z: -216
  • Ruined Portal – X: -472 Z: -488
  • Mineshaft – X: -72 Z: -88

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Survival Challenge

Survival Challenge
Coordinates X: -160 Z: -528 Screenshot

Seed: 7000721640741873227
Screenshot Coordinates: X: -160 Z: -528

Highlights:

  • Pillager Outpost – X: -2,224 Z: 336
  • Ocean Monument – X: 1,080 Z: -1,256
  • Desert Temple – X: 1,144 Z: 552
  • Ancient City – X: 3,208 Y: -51 Z: -344

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Desert Village

Desert Village
Coordinates X: -784 Z: 224 Screenshot

Seed: 2689156606574652174
Screenshot Coordinates: X: -784 Z: 224

Highlights: 

  • Shipwreck – X: 488 Z: 88
  • Plains Village – X: 752 Z: 128
  • Desert Temple – X: 136 Z: 792
  • Ancient City – X: 568 Y: -51 Z: -632

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Massive Cave System

Massive Cave System
Coordinates X: -0.77 Y: 91 Z: 50 Screenshot

Seed: 1512745985122650486
Screenshot Coordinates: X: -0.77 Y: 91 Z: 50

Highlights: 

  • Ancient City – X: 120 Y: -51 Z: -584
  • Desert Village – X: -720 Z: -896
  • Desert Temple – X: -1,304 Z: -1,176
  • Shipwreck – X: -1,096 Z: -504

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Mountain Mansion Crater

best 1.20 Minecraft seeds
Coordinates X: 65 Z: 102 Screenshot

Seed: 4489244403660707827
Screenshot Coordinates: X: 65 Z: 102

Highlights:

  • Jungle Temple – X: 344 Z: -344
  • Plains Village – X: -1,824 Z: -832
  • Ocean Monument – X: 728 Z: -1,976
  • Woodland Mansion – X: 4,152 Z: 136

The post 25 Best 1.20 Minecraft Seeds (2024) appeared first on WhatIfGaming.

Best Pro VALORANT Crosshair Codes For 2024

Your crosshair in Valorant is crucial for improving your aim, yet it’s often overlooked. Many players stick with the default, unaware that a customized crosshair can significantly boost performance.

We’ve compiled 15 top crosshair settings used by pros, complete with their latest crosshair codes, to help you elevate your gameplay.

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Sentinels TenZ

Sentinels TenZ crosshair
  • TenZ Crosshair Profile Code: 0;s;1;P;h;0;d;1;z;1;f;0;m;1;0t;1;0l;2;0o;2;0a;1;0e;0.1;1b;0

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Fnatic Boaster

Boaster reticle
  • Boaster Crosshair Profile Code: 0;P;o;1;d;1;z;1;0b;0;1b;0

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EDward Gaming ZmjjKK

ZmjjKK crosshair in Valorant
  • ZmjjKK Crosshair Profile Code: 0;P;o;1;d;1;0b;0;1b;0

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Paper Rex f0rsakeN

forsaken reticle
  • f0rsakeN Crosshair Profile Code: 0;s;1;P;c;8;u;000000FF;o;1;b;1;0t;1;0l;2;0o;2;0a;1;0f;0;1b;0;S;s;0.664;o;1

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Fnatic Derke

Derke Crosshair Valorant
  • Derke Crosshair Profile Code: 0;P;o;1;d;1;0b;0;1b;0

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Leviatán aspas

aspas reticle
  • aspas Crosshair Profile Code: 0;s;1;P;c;8;u;000000FF;h;0;b;1;f;0;s;0;0l;4;0o;0;0a;1;0f;0;1b;0;S;c;0;o;0.7

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NRG Demon1

demon1 crosshair in Valorant
  • Demon1 Crosshair Profile Code: 0;P;c;8;o;1;d;1;b;1;0b;0;1b;0

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Paper Rex something

something reticle
  • something Crosshair Profile Code: 0;P;o;1;d;1;0b;0;1b;0

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100 Thieves Boostio

Boostio crosshair in Valorant

Boostio Crosshair Profile Code: 0;P;o;1;0t;1;0l;2;0a;1;0f;0;1b;0

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Fnatic Chronicle

chronicle reticle
  • Chronicle Crosshair Profile Code:0;P;c;8;h;0;b;1;f;0;0l;4;0o;0;0a;1;0f;0;1b;0

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Team Liquid nAts

nAts crosshair Valorant
  • nAts Crosshair Profile Code: 0;P;c;1;o;1;0t;1;0l;2;0o;2;0a;1;0f;0;1b;0

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Sentinels Zellsis

Zellsis reticle
  • Zellsis Crosshair Profile Code: 0;P;h;0;0l;5;0o;0;0a;1;0f;0;1b;0

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Natus Vincere ardiis

ardiis crosshair in Valorant
  • ardiis Crosshair Profile Code: 0;s;1;P;h;0;s;0;0l;3;0o;0;0a;1;0f;0;1b;0

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LOUD saadhak

saadhak reticle
  • saadhak Crosshair Profile Code: 0;P;o;1;f;0;m;1;0t;1;0l;4;0o;0;0a;1;0f;0;1b;0

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Team Heretics benjyfishy

benjyfishy crosshair in Valorant
  • benjyfishy Crosshair Profile Code: 0;P;c;7;h;0;0l;4;0o;0;0a;1;0f;0;1t;0;1l;0;1o;0;1a;0;1m;0;1f;0

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Best Luck Based Games To Test Your Fate

Games have always relied on an element of mechanical skill and strategy. Competitive games, in particular, try to be as analytical as possible, with luck almost removed from the equation. But not every game needs to be even for it to be fun.

Because of this, we’ve chosen five of the best luck-based games, spanning from ones that provide almost no player agency to ones that are still contingent on luck, but can also let you turn the tides with a little bit of skill. 

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Rainbow Riches Online Slot

Rainbow Riches Online Slot

Our favorite game on this entire list is 32Red Rainbow Riches. With an Irish theme, you are greeted by a leprechaun, the game’s mascot. Your primary goal is to reach the end of the rainbow with a jackpot of gold that multiplies your wager by 500x.

Like most slot games, Rainbow Riches is luck-based. It ranks so high on this list because of the high multiples and a return-to-player chance of 95%, which means that you can genuinely rack up a decent profit after playing It.

[2/5]

Ludo Star

Ludo Star

A game played quite religiously in Southeast Asia; Ludo Star is based on the classic game Ludo. Almost completely devoid of any real strategy, Ludo has you move your pieces to the end of the board, where a dice roll controls your fate as you try to avoid other players landing on your square.

While you do have control of what piece you move, it ultimately all depends on the dice. The game features some nifty tricks, such as being able to re-roll for a certain number of gems as well. There are a lot of tournaments, and Ludo Star has turned into a social hub for bored players who want to play a luck-based game without much of the challenge.

[3/5]

Bingo

Bingo

Another game where player agency holds almost no role. Completely based on luck, a random choice of numbers dictates whether you achieve Bingo on your specific combination of slots on your board. All other players compete against you, with the winner crowned as the one who gets Bingo first.

There is absolutely no element of strategy involved in the premise of the game. It is all based on luck, and you can’t really change your odds or alter anyone else’s in any way. 

[4/5]

Roulette 

Roulette

Pick a number, and watch the wheel go. Roulette is another luck-based game that allows you to wager and win with multiple different games depending on your choice. The game has no skill-based element involved; after you pick a number, it is up to fate to decide whether you get it or not.

The only skill-based element in this game, arguably is the ability for you to choose the amount you’d like to wager on a particular number. 

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Poker

Poker

Any variant of Poker, like Texas Hold’em or just regular Poker, has a large variety of luck involved. However, it does allow you, the player, to make decisions throughout a round. From being able to fold, call, and raise to deciding whether your cards are worth their salt, strategy and card reading are pivotal parts of a Poker game.

So, while it is generally considered a luck-dependent game, there is a chance for you to tip the odds in your favor if you play your cards (pun intended) just right.

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How to Fix CS2: Lag, Stuttering, and Low FPS

Lagging and stuttering are among the worst enemies of all gamers. In CS2, this problem becomes incredibly worse. A split second of lag, and you’re already dead to that waiting AWPer. I know exactly how it feels, so I went on a journey to discover how to fix lag, stuttering, and low FPS in CS2 so you don’t have to.

Here’s a list of 7 fixes for performance issues you can encounter in CS2.

Fix 1: Use the Best Video Settings for Your PC

Our recommended CS2 settings to fix lag, stuttering and high ping in CS2.
Our recommended CS2 settings.

This should always be your initial troubleshooting step whenever you encounter performance issues with any game. The updated CS2 engine made it way harder to run than CS:GO. It has potentially made your PC incapable of smoothly churning out frames. Your only solution might be to use optimized CS2 settings.

Tweaking your CS2 settings can swiftly resolve issues and enhance your overall gaming experience. Below are my recommended settings, guaranteed to provide you with a solid FPS boost.

CS2 SettingsOption
Boost Player ContrastEnabled
Wait for Vertical SyncDisabled
Current Video Values PresetCustom
Multisampling Anti-Aliasing ModeNone
Global Shadow QualityLow
Model/ Texture DetailLow
Texture Filtering ModeBilinear
Shader DetailLow
Particle DetailLow
Ambient OcclusionDisabled
High Dynamic RangeQuality
FidelityFX Super ResolutionDisabled (Highest Quality)
NVIDIA Reflex Low Latency (for NVIDIA users only)Disabled

Fix 2: Use AMD FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution)

Using AMDFX Super Resolution.
Using the Balanced option for AMD FSR.

If using optimized settings doesn’t work, you can always fall back on upscaling; in this case, AMD FSR. AMD FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution) allows your GPU to render CS2 frames at a lower resolution and then uses upscaling technology to output at a higher resolution. It works excellent for lower-end PCs and still makes the game look good.

AMD FSR isn’t limited to AMD GPU users, so NVIDIA players can still use this fix. You can enable AMD FSR in CS2 under the Advanced Videotab named FidelityFX Super Resolution. I suggest using Performance or Balanced for the best FPS results.

Fix 3: Use Task Manager to Prioritize CS2

Using Task Manager to give CS2 high priority.
Using Task Manager to give CS2 high priority.

Your system might be delivering resources to other apps, thus limiting your in-game performance. Luckily, this can easily be fixed by setting CS2 to High Priority using the Task Manager.

Note: Make sure CS2 is already running in the background before following these steps.

  • Press ctrl + alt + del simultaneously and select Task Manager from the options.
  • Go to the Details tab, search for cs2.exe, and right-click on it.
  • Hover over Set Priority, then select High.

Fix 4: Close Unnecessary Applications and Programs

Disabling startup apps using the Task Manager.
Disabling startup apps using the Task Manager.

Speaking of apps stealing away resources from CS2, close any background apps you aren’t using. This includes everything from browsers to messaging apps, game clients, and launchers, among others. Anything that can use valuable resources has to go.

You can take this a step further by disabling startup apps. These are apps that automatically launch when you log into Windows. However, you aren’t going to use most, if not all, of them, so they’re stuck running in the background and hogging system resources, causing lag and stuttering in CS2.

  • Press ctrl + alt + del simultaneously and launch Task Manager.
  • Go to the Startup Apps tab.
  • Right-click on an app you don’t need and select Disable. Go through the list and do this for all unnecessary apps.

Fix 5: Update Your GPU Drivers

Updating AMD GPU Drivers.
Updating AMD GPU Drivers.

Outdated drivers are another possible cause for lag, stuttering, and low FPS in CS2. Fixing this only requires a couple of minutes but can net you performance gains not only in CS2 but also in other games. This occurs because drivers often add support for new games or boast better optimizations. The methods are different depending on your GPU manufacturer.

For NVIDIA GPUs

  • Right-click on your desktop and select NVIDIA Control Panel.
  • Click on the Help button and choose Updates.
  • Click on the Check For Updates button. If an update is available, a notification should appear, along with a hyperlink. A new hyperlink should also appear within the NVIDIA Update window.
  • Download and install the new drivers, wait for the process to finish, and restart your PC.

For AMD GPUs

  • Right-click anywhere on your desktop and select AMD Software: Adrenalin Edition.
  • Click on the cog wheel icon and use the Check for Updates button within the System tab.
  • If an update is available, it should appear within the same section with a red Download button underneath. Click the red Download button to start updating your AMD GPU drivers.
  • Go through the installer and wait for it to finish updating. Once done, click the Finish button and restart your PC.

Fix 6: Limit Your Matchmaking Ping

Setting a maximum matchmaking ping in CS2.
Setting a maximum matchmaking ping.

Having high ping can be the main cause of your lag spikes. If you’re positive that you have a working internet connection, you might be finding matches from high-ping servers. Having high ping can be annoying when playing any type of game; it’s incredibly infuriating in a tactical shooter like CS2.

  • Open your CS2 settings and go to the Game tab.
  • Find the Max Acceptable Matchmaking Ping option and use the slider to determine the maximum ping you’d want to play on.

Lower is better here, but we don’t all have the luxury of playing near a game server. I suggest setting the slider somewhere between 50 and 60 for a smooth gaming experience without long queue times when playing Premier.

Fix 7: Clear Shaders

Deleting shader caches
Deleting shader caches.

The final fix is to clear DirectX shaders. Many CS players who experienced issues with CS2 instantly fixed their lag, stuttering, and low FPS by resetting shaders. It works for both AMD and NVIDIA users, so it might be worth giving a try if you’re still encountering problems.

  • Open Steam, go to your Game Library and look for Counter-Strike 2.
  • Right-click on Counter-Strike 2, hover over Manage and select Browse Local Files.
  • Find the directx_installer folder and delete the entire thing.
  • Once done, click on your search bar, type in Disk Cleanup, and press Enter.
  • Select the drive that CS2 is installed in, then press OK.
  • Tick the box next to the DirectX Shader Cache, then click OK.
  • Click on Delete Files from the popup.
  • Wait for the system to delete the files, then restart your PC.

Conclusion

I know how irritating it can be to troubleshoot issues. Sometimes, restarting your PC and reinstalling the game just doesn’t cut it anymore. Hopefully, you were able to use our 7 different solutions to fix your lag, stuttering, and low FPS in CS2.

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10 Best PSP Racing Games of All Time

The racing genre is often full of innovative titles that don’t typically adhere to standards. Some are realistic, some are arcadey, and all are fun when executed properly.

Handheld consoles like the PlayStation Portable have a surprisingly large number of great racing titles.

If you are craving some high speed, what follows are the best PSP racing games of all time.

[1/10]

Wipeout Pulse

Wipeout Pulse is an amazing anti-gravity racing game.

Release: 2007
Developer: SCE Studio Liverpool
Publisher: Sony Computer Entertainment

Ten years after the events of Wipeout Pure, we are found in the year 2207. The FX400 anti-gravity racing league beckons and we must answer the call of exceedingly dangerous high-speed racing. Wipeout is all about the fast-paced action.

Gameplay revolves around you racing, often in a circuit-type race, with the goal of winning. Along the way, you can pick up various upgrades, to shields, weapons, and more. Slow your enemy down or destroy them, there are many ways to win a race.

[2/10]

Burnout Legends

Burnout Legends is a fun racing game on the PSP.

Release: 2005
Developer: Criterion Games
Publisher: Electronic Arts

Burnout Legends is a portable variation of the already-established series. The focus is on strategic driving in an arcade environment. Races are challenging and require you to not only navigate the track but also be on the lookout for opponents.

The World Tour mode, one of nine, is the only way to unlock other vehicles in the game. You can win regularly, or by physically removing enemies from the track, by performing takedowns. The game includes tracks from previous Burnout titles, for a complete experience, which is rare for a handheld title.

[3/10]

Gran Turismo

Gran Turismo stands out in a sea or racing games, on any console.

Release: 2009
Developer: Polyphony Digital
Publisher: Sony Computer Entertainment

Gran Turismo is one of the most-sold series on any PlayStation console. It is also one of the best PSP games in general. It doesn’t use an open-ended design but focuses on races and trading as a mechanic for obtaining the vehicles.

This PSP-exclusive title has 833 vehicles in the game. To unlock them all would be an achievement that not many players completed. The vehicles are modeled after their counterparts in the real world. Polyphony was working closely with the manufacturers to get the details right. This level of investment was obvious and the players loved it.

[4/10]

Midnight Club: LA Remix

One of the many Midnight Club titles, LA Remix is a great PSP racing game.

Release: 2008
Developer: Rockstar London
Publisher: Rockstar Games

Midnight Club: LA Remix is the PSP version of Midnight Club: Los Angeles, a great PS3 racing game (link to PS3 racing article). It is much like Los Angeles, but utilizing a much smaller city, taken from Midnight Club II. To compensate, Tokyo is added as another playable city.

Due to the two different maps, the cars were also split in two, half going to LA, and the other to Tokyo. Other than that, it is a classic Midnight Club experience, open-world driving, enjoying the life of a racer, other than when the cops are chasing you, which is after any serious infraction.

[5/10]

Ridge Racer

Ridge Racer is a great racing game on the PSP.

Release: 2004
Developer: Namco
Publisher: Namco

Ridge Racer is a simple but very fun arcade racer for the PSP. Released as an exclusive title, it is a drifting first game, with a huge focus on oversteering. The more you oversteer, the better your performance and high score will be. That resets upon hitting something.

The World Tour mode is one of the primary game modes, useful for unlocking new maps and progressively familiarizing yourself with the mechanics. A core mechanic is the nitrous boost system, reminiscent of a popular movie franchise from that period, involving speed and fury.

[6/10]

MotorStorm: Arctic Edge

Motorstorm Arctic Edge brings us to the icy plains for interesting off-road racing on the PSP.

Release: 2009
Developer: Bigbig Studios
Publisher: Sony Computer Entertainment

MotorStorm: Arctic Edge is an extraordinary off-road title that pushes the boundaries of racing, though this time, in the icy plains and mountains, hence the name. The original game took place in the desert and this one takes the polar opposite approach, mind the pun.

The core mechanic revolves around competing in the Festival, which features tons of events, from races to challenges that get progressively more creative, think Forza Horizon but on the PSP and in a completely different way. 

[7/10]

Need for Speed: Most Wanted 5-1-0

NFS: Most Wanted 5-1-0 is the PSP version of the famous racing game released in 2005.

Release: 2005
Developer: EA Canada
Publisher: Electronic Arts

Need for Speed: Most Wanted 5-1-0 is the portable version of the eponymous legendary title. As such, you can still race and challenge blacklist drivers, however, some events from the regular console game were cut, not to mention parts of the open-world experience.

However, the mechanics remain the same, and you still get chased by the police, not to mention all the cars and mods. From nitrous oxide to decals, flames, and recolors, you can create the car from your dreams and enjoy a fast-paced arcade experience.

[8/10]

Outrun 2006: Coast 2 Coast

Outrun 2006: Coast 2 Coast is a typical Outrun game, a great driving title on the PSP.

Release: 2006
Developer: Sumo Digital
Publisher: Sega

Outrun 2006: Coast 2 Coast is what one thinks when thinking about an arcade racing game. Outrun titles were some of the most popular games on arcade cabinets and trying not to steer into the ocean and get you and your passenger completely wet was a challenge.

This game takes it to another level, with a Coast 2 Coast mode, which is the career mode. There are fifteen available vehicles, the most out of any Outrun game. Unlocking them all requires both the PS2 and the PSP version of the game, which makes collecting all cars difficult.

[9/10]

FlatOut: Head On

Flatout Head On is a great destructive racing game.

Release: 2006/2008
Developer: Six by Nine
Publisher: Empire Interactive

FlatOut: Head On is the portable version of FlatOut 2, a known title in the destructive racing scene. It is a game that requires you to embrace driving in a completely opposite manner to what you would normally be doing in a racing game.

You can win races in the traditional way, but the entire point is to embrace destruction and show your opponents the way to the junkyard. There are many interesting arcade elements in the game, from weapons to objects that you can use to wreak havoc on the tracks.

[10/10]

GripShift

Gripshift is an awesome PSP racing game.

Release: 2005
Developer: Sidhe Interactive
Publisher: Sony Online Entertainment

GripShift is an arcade racing game, though it features elements that are not common in racers. The tracks have various obstacles that you have to overcome, so you could think of them as puzzles to solve, rather than simply checkpoints and turns.

GripShift has many levels and tracks but excels at providing entertainment first. Simulations are great, but sometimes people just want to go out of their way and be as unrealistic as possible. Interestingly, this was an unexpected game that is available on the PlayStation Network.

The PSP has a plethora of great titles in its vast library. For high-speed action, whether simulators or arcade games, these best PSP racing games should have you covered as an introduction to the PSP racing scene.

Whether through the PSN, the original console, or by using a PSP emulator, get ready to fasten your seatbelt and put that pedal to the metal.

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10 Best PSP RPG Games of All Time

The Sony PlayStation Portable was a long-awaited console, the only one that was able to compete with Nintendo’s offerings at the time, such as the DS. The PSP is known for its huge library of games, many of which are RPGs.

While these may not be everyone’s cup of tea, following are the 10 best PSP RPG games of all time.

[1/10]

Persona 3 Portable

Persona 3 Portable is one of the best PSP RPG games.

Release: 2006/2010
Developer: Atlus
Publisher: Atlus (Japan, North America), Ghostlight (Europe)

Persona 3 Portable was brought to the PSP 3 and 4 years after its initial release, depending on the region. As we have come to learn, Persona games bring us an everyday setting that offers adventure and an unexpected turn of events that spices up life.

You are free to choose your life in the game, and you must balance school and social life. Add to that your nighttime activities, where you fight various creatures. One of the game’s main plot elements is people turned into coffins. Picture that as you ponder whether you should play the game (you definitely should).

[2/10]

Final Fantasy Tactics: The War of the Lions

Final Fantasy Tactics: The War of the Lions gives us a different approach to standard FF combat and exploration.

Release: 2007
Developer: Square Enix/Tose
Publisher: Square Enix

Final Fantasy Tactics: The War of the Lions is set in the world of Ivalice, which should be known to everyone familiar with Final Fantasy. Two kingdoms at war, and you there, trying to find a solution, which ultimately leads to battle.

The Tactics part of the title refers to the way the battles are played out. Unlike most Final Fantasy games, characters move on a grid, much like you would see in the Shining Force titles of old, such as Shining Force II. It is a different, but by no means negative experience.

[3/10]

Kingdom Hearts: Birth by Sleep

Kingdom Hearts: Birth by Sleep is a great crossover between Square Enix and Disney, a great PSP RPG.

Release: 2010
Developer: Square Enix
Publisher: Square Enix

Kingdom Hearts: Birth by Sleep is the continuation of Disney’s collaboration with Square Enix, and the result is a very good RPG. We follow three characters, Terra, Ventus, and Aqua, as they search for their lost master, Xehanort, while also protecting the world, you know, the everyday things.

This is an action RPG with a focus on battling from a third and first-person perspective. Magic is charged through a Focus bar and expelled in first-person mode. Three scenarios for the three main characters are available, and playable in any order. All three must be completed before the game’s finale can be reached.

[4/10]

Tactics Ogre: Let Us Cling Together

Tactics Ogre: Let us Cling Together is a fun remake of the eponymous RPG from the Super Nintendo. The PSP version is even better.

Release: 2010/2011
Developer: Square Enix
Publisher: Square Enix

This is a remake of the 1996 SNES title of the same name, without the Let Us Cling Together part. The setting is an island kingdom, named Valeria. We follow protagonist Denam Pavel, who is a resistance member. The game’s story plays out according to the player’s decisions.

As far as gameplay elements are concerned, the battles are turn-based, on a grid, a familiar formula. The player can move on the world map and every move equals an entire day. The weather conditions affect your statistics, both out of battle and in battle.

[5/10]

Valkyrie Profile: Lenneth

Valkyrie Profile: Lenneth, is a fun RPG that goes beyond the traditional RPG mechanics.

Release: 1999/2006
Developer: Square Enix
Publisher: Square Enix

Valkyrie Profile: Lenneth is the PSP version of the original game, released for the PS1 in 1999. The game focuses on the eponymous Valkyrie, named Lenneth. Her quests come straight from the Norse Pantheon, and the main game mechanic focuses on collecting souls from departed warriors.

Lenneth has multiple ways of interacting with the world, including flight, as well as combat. The overworld is explored in 3D, and Lenneth can scan the world for nearby points of interest, including einherjar, the souls that you need. City exploration is in 2D, reminiscent of the great RPGs of the 1990s.

[6/10]

Ys Seven

Ys Seven is one of the many Ys titles, one of the best PSP RPG games.

Release: 2009/2010
Developer: Nihon Falcom
Publisher: XSEED Games

Ys Seven departs from the mechanics of the previous Ys games because it implements real-time combat. Previously, players had to switch between weapons. In this game, you control one character and the rest are controlled by the AI which you can program to attack in whichever way you find the most efficient.

Adol and Dogi are adventurers who get in trouble by attempting to save two girls from local military forces. They end up in prison very briefly and once they get out, adventure awaits, which includes lots of battles and of course, the unveiling of dangerous secrets.

[7/10]

Crisis Core: Final Fantasy VII

Crisis Core: Final Fantasy VII is a game with enough content to be a hit RPG, an addition to FF VII, an already extremely popular RPG.

Release: 2008
Developer: Square Enix
Publisher: Square Enix

Crisis Core: Final Fantasy VII gives us more content for the epic Final Fantasy VII, one of the best PS1 games. We follow SOLDIER Zack Fair, a familiar name for anyone who played FF VII. His exploits are legendary, but in this game, we get to see more of them, in what is considered to be a prologue.

Similarly to the original FF VII, you can explore the world in 3D and interact with NPCs. Combat is real-time, using materia to affect your abilities. They are your bread and butter, enhancing passive abilities, providing new ones, magic, and an essential gameplay component. It is a great game and not just a complement.

[8/10]

Jeanne d’Arc

Alternate history and fantasy make Jeanne d'Arc a great PSP RPG.

Release: 2006/2007
Developer: Level-5
Publisher: Sony Computer Entertainment

Jeanne d’Arc’s story is familiar to most interested in history. However, this game takes that and blends it with fantasy, namely a battle between humankind and demons. Couple those together and you get a great fantasy RPG, with some history sprayed here and there.

You control Jeanne and her party, moving on an overworld map. Most of the time when you enter a new location, you will have a battle. There are also cities and villages where you can restock your supplies and interact with NPCs. Some classic elements and some innovations, make this a great game.

[9/10]

Monster Hunter Freedom Unite

Monster Hunter Freedom Unite is one of the most popular Monster Hunter titles, on the PSP.

Release: 2009
Developer: Capcom
Publisher: Capcom

Monster Hunter Freedom Unite is a standard Monster Hunter game in terms of its mechanics. You hunt giant monsters with the goal of becoming as well-known as possible. You can also do it with friends. This is in fact, the way the game was meant to be played. This is considered one of the best PSP games, let alone a great RPG.

Freedom Unite is actually a remake/port of Monster Hunter Freedom 2. That in itself is a continuation of Monster Hunter Freedom. If you want to know the full story, there are a couple of games that should be played. Even on its own, it is a great RPG with lots of challenging battles.

[10/10]

Star Ocean: Second Evolution

Star Ocean: Second Evolution, tells a great story, and is an overall amazing RPG on the PSP.

Release: 2008
Developer: tri-Ace/Tose
Publisher: Square Enix

Star Ocean: Second Evolution is a port of Star Ocean: The Second Story, a game for the original PlayStation, released in 1998. Second Evolution is the sequel to the First Departure. The events take place twenty years in the future compared to the first game. 

Some characters from the first game make cameos. Other characters are there in spirit, as their children take the reins. You can explore the world and are encouraged to do so. Your decisions matter and will shape the events of the game. Various endings are possible, depending on your choices.

The PSP has a vast library of games, and these are some of the best PSP RPG games that should give you a taste of what could come.

They are playable through a PSP emulator, via the original handheld, or through the PlayStation Network. Whichever world you choose to immerse yourself in, you will not be disappointed.

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Most Popular Esports Games in Thailand

Thailand is a brewing pot of young, ambitious talent that doesn’t cease to amaze. With the country now being more connected that ever, eSports games have seen a massive rise in the Kingdom of Thailand.

In this article, we’re going to go over the most popular eSports games in Thailand, using historical date like the active number of players for an eSports title alongside the total earnings of notable players within Thailand.

This list ranks these games based on its future potential, current standing, and the number of active Thai players that currently play the game alongside local tournament scenes and the number of betting sites that actively support the game.

[1/5]

Valorant

Valorant

The most popular eSport game in Thailand currently is Valorant. With over 239 active professional players, the game sees major local tournaments in the country. Team XERXIA is the most notable Thai team to play Valorant, with players like sushiboys and Surf making a name for themsleves in the global stage.

With most SEA regions preferring Valorant over CS2, it comes to no one’s surprise that Valorant retains its position as the most popular eSports game in Thailand for more than a few years now.

[2/5]

Free Fire

Free Fire

Free Fire, initially considered a spin-off of PUBG:Mobile has surprisingly overtaken its inspiration in terms of active playerbase and eSports players in Thailand. This is primarily due to Garena, Free Fire’s parent company’s agressive marketing in the SEA region.

With money to invest in tournaments, Thailand has given to professionals like Joena and The Cruz, with both of them having individual earnings that cross over $300,000 with these players making a name for themselves in the global stage too.

[3/5]

Arena of Valor

Arena of Valor

Arena of Valor is a third-person mobile MOBA game developed by TiMi studios. Inspired by Dota 2, SMITE and League of Legends, this title is extremely easy-to-play, runs on any mobile device, and features a skill curve that’s easy to start off with and hard to master.

Couple that with great interest in the local Thai community and you get players like Moowan and MarkKy. In fact, Thailand is the 2nd highest earning country for Arena of Valor, only coming behind China.

[4/5]

Dota 2

Dota 2

While not the most popular game in Thailand, Dota 2 still deserves a mention on the list thankls to Anucha “Jabz” Jirawong, the current richest eSports player in Thai history. An active member of Team Aurora, Jabz has singlehandedly led to the resurgence of Dota 2 within the Thai scene, stemming young talent like 23, who also happens to be his teammate.

While the game doesn’t generate as much attention as it did a few years ago, the prize pools still remain nothing to scoff at, thanks to tournaments like The International and the recently debuted Riyadh Masters.

[5/5]

PUBG:Mobile

PUBG:Mobile

Its clear that mobile games and Thailand have a bit of a trend. And, that trend remains steady with PUBG:Mobile, being the second highest earning game for Thai players only being behind Arena of Valor in terms of overall volume.

With players like Stoned and SchwepXz leading the charge, PUBG:Mobile doesn’t have as many lucrative tournaments as Free Fire now does. But, it still remains an active eSports title within the region and retains its dominance for now.

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Grab the Metal Gear Solid Master Collection for 20% Off on Steam

Metal Gear Solid Master Collection has been out on PC and consoles for a while now, and while the launch was a bit rough, it’s in pretty good shape currently thanks to multiple patches released over the last few months. If you’ve been waiting for a price drop, you can purchase the Metal Gear Solid Master Collection for 20% off on Steam during the Konami Golden Week sale! 

You can either purchase the entire collection or individual entries separately. The discount is the same, and if you’re looking to have everything in one place, I recommend going for the main bundle. Here is everything included in this bundle.

  • Games
    • Metal Gear
    • Metal Gear 2: Solid Snake
    • Metal Gear Solid (Including VR Missions/Special Missions)
    • Metal Gear Solid 2: Sons of Liberty (HD Collection version)
    • Metal Gear Solid 3: Snake Eater (HD Collection version)
    • Metal Gear (NES/FC version)
    • Snake’s Revenge
  • Video
    • Metal Gear Solid: Digital Graphic Novel
    • Metal Gear Solid 2: Digital Graphic Novel
  • Digital books
    • Metal Gear Solid: Screenplay Book
    • Metal Gear Solid: Master Book
    • Metal Gear Solid 2: Screenplay Book
    • Metal Gear Solid 2: Master Book
    • Metal Gear Solid 3: Screenplay Book
    • Metal Gear Solid 3: Master Book
    • Metal Gear & Metal Gear 2: Screenplay Book
    • Metal Gear & Metal Gear 2: Master Book

The digital books can be accessed from the game’s main menu screen.

  • Soundtrack
    • Metal Gear Solid: Digital Soundtrack

The collection and individual titles are up for sale till 6th May 2024.

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