gaming
In Dhaka’s secret alleys, lone arcades hint at a bygone era
Dhaka's fading gaming arcades struggle against modern technology and economic challenges, yet remain nostalgic escapes for many.
Rise of esports in Bangladesh / From fringe hobby to national pride
For years, gaming in Bangladesh was seen as a waste of time -- often dismissed as a frivolous activity or a distraction from more “serious” pursuits. Traditional societal norms placed little value on gaming, perceiving it as an endeavour devoid of any real-world benefits.
US teen becomes first human to beat Tetris
Willis Gibson, 13, a competitive gamer known as "blue scuti," became the first human to reach the "kill screen" of the Nintendo version of the puzzle game, as fellow players followed his progress online.
Bangladeshi esports teams prepare for MLBB M5 Wildcard Qualifier in Nepal
In an exciting development for the esports community in Bangladesh, two teams, "Hellbent OPx" and "MLT CR" are preparing to compete in the Mobile Legends: Bang Bang (MLBB) M5 Wildcard Qualifier in Nepal.
The power of nostalgia: Mortal Kombat through the ages
With the franchise's latest iteration, Mortal Kombat 1, set to release on September 19, let's take a look at how this beloved fighting game series has captured the hearts of gamers over the years and catered to our deepest nostalgic sentiments.
Made in Bangladesh: How the local video games industry levels up
Bangladesh's game development market, although smaller than that of the US, shows promise. In 2021, the market was valued at $62.22 million and is part of a broader $0.37 billion gaming industry in the country. Projections indicate that this market could double by 2026.
The gaming world is unnecessarily unkind to women
Any casual female gamer in Bangladesh would agree that the number of female gamers in this country is painfully low.
The lasting legacy of The Legend of Zelda
Much of the philosophy behind the design of every Zelda game always tends to remain the same.
Games / A beginner’s guide to soulsborne games
This article serves as a guide to the most interesting entry points to Miyazaki's world and the soulsborne genre.
Men and their irrational obsessions
If you have hobbies or interests that you spend on, in terms of both time and money, chances are you had those exact words thrown at you at some point in your life. Everybody spends on what they like right? So why is it that our interests/obsessions land us with the man-child moniker? Well, let’s go on this journey of enlightenment together and hope you come out with newfound appreciation for the man-children in your lives.
Experiencing the five stages of grief as a gamer during load shedding
Gamers operate on a different league of insanity when their monitors suddenly go dark in front of their eyes.
Bangladeshi esports will suffer for what happened in Chuadanga
Its implications will hinder the legitimacy of esports in Bangladesh.
When gaming giants clashed, gamers benefitted
The newly released film, "Console Wars" looks at the battle waged between two giants of the gaming industry, Nintendo and Sega, at a time when the video gaming industry was starting to be established.
New map 'Underland' released for Unreal Tournament
Epic releases a fully meshed Deathmatch level called Underland with the new Unreal Tournament build. This level is designed for 6 to 8 players who fight across a hidden outpost, once lost for a thousand years, that guards the entrance to the massive Underland caverns.
Huawei Honor Holly: Unassuming fighter
The Huawei Honor Holly isn't a name that's easy to throw around. When you look at the specs though, you wouldn't mind throwing those figures around in bragging discussions among friends.