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  Image Source: Polygon They say all is fair in love and war, and we both know the war-like nature of the game of b-ball is no less evident in the virtual world as it is on real courts. Which brings us to the most popular virtual b-ball game for consoles, PCs, and smartphones – the NBA 2K18.   NBA 2K18, the popular basketball video game, offers players an immersive virtual experience of the sport. Whether you’re a seasoned gamer or a newcomer, mastering certain strategies and techniques can give you an edge over the toughest opponents. In this article, we’ll explore ten insider secrets in NBA 2K18 that can help you beat the best players and dominate the court. 1.       Master the Controls    Image Source: Daily Express The foundation of success in NBA 2K18 lies in mastering the game’s controls. Spend time familiarizing yourself with the different button combinations to execute specific moves, such as crossovers, dunks, and defensive t...

  Source: Razer A decent pair of cans is just as essential as the mouse and keyboard to gamers that want to have the upper hand in the highly competitive world of multiplayer gaming. Gaming headsets, among other things, give gamers the ability to know their opponent's position without seeing them, an incredible advantage in the world of MPG. So, getting your hands on the right set of headphones should be on every serious gamer’s bucket list, whether they are fans of FPS, battle royales, or any genre. With THX 7.1 spatial audio and compatibility with multiple devices, Razer's BlackShark V2 should be on that bucket list. The Razer BlackShark V2 is designed for immersive gaming experiences, with an evidently impressive sleek design and fantastic build quality. Below is a brief review of the Razer BlackShark V2 and why it’s definitely one of the best gaming headsets currently on the market. The Razer BlackShark V2 Design Source: Razer   The Razer BlackShark V2 features a bla...

Credit:Tubefilter   Netflix is the latest subscription-based streaming service to offer ad-supported tier subscription plans. On October 13, 2022, Netflix announced plans for a cheaper, ad-supported tier called Basic with Ads , set to kick off on November 3. The announcement comes barely six months after the company introduced a new optional lower-priced ads plan to help it fend off the onslaught of stiff competition from other subscription-based streaming service providers, compounded by a jarring loss of Netflix subscribers for the first time in ten years. Netflix shares dropped significantly after the company reported losing about 200,000 subscribers in its first quarter earnings report. Netflix's co-CEO Reed Hasting responded by saying the company will consider launching an ad-supported tier. Initially slated to launch in early 2023, the roll-out date got moved forward to November 2022, with Microsoft chosen as its advertising technology and sales partner.  Source: M...

TheGamer via YouTube Google announced in September last year that it would be closing the chapter on Stadia , with the service permanently going offline at 11:59 PM PST on January 18, 2023. To many gamers, Stadia's discontinuation spells a sad end for a product with so much promise. Before its discontinuation, Stadia was a Google-developed and operated cloud gaming service originally called Project Stream. It was supposed to rival Sony’s PlayStation Plus cloud streaming service and others like Microsoft’s Xbox Cloud Gaming , Nvidia GeForce Now , and Amazon Luna . The beta version debuted in October 2018, with the final version hitting the market in November 2019. Google's Stadia received mixed reviews, with most of the criticisms directed at the company's failure to include many of the promised features. For example, Google initially planned to offer in-house-developed games along with third-party games on the Stadia platform but failed to follow through after scraping...