This was the initial goal. In the hour and a half long interview, I did learn Dota 2. But more importantly, I learned why people love Dota 2 and from there, why people love the broken, complex, illegible system that it embodies. So, what proceeds is half an answer to “What the he...
MMOs are similar to multiplayer online battle arenas (MOBAs), which include games likeLeague of LegendsandDoTA2. The major difference is that MOBAs lack a persistent world. While games likeMortal Kombat 11include several elements of MMOs, they are not considered part of the genre because the ...
Genre:Battle royale Premise:The premise and objective ofFortnite Battle Royaleis simple:the last competitor standing is the victor. Up to 100 challengers square off against each other, collecting weapons and defenses to protect themselves and increase kill-count. Players must be swift, sneaky, and...
Dota 2. The MOBA features the most complex gameplay available in the genre. At the same time, complexity means if you stick with it, you’ll be rewarded immensely for those growing pains. What’s great about Dota 2 is that all of its 100-plus heroes are accessible without spending a ...
(dota 2), heroes of the storm (hots), smite, vainglory, and arena of valor (aov). each of these games has its own set of characters and abilities to master so that you can take on opponents in challenging battles. this genre has become increasingly popular over the years due to its...
Here’s everything you need to know about the real-time strategy genre of video games, how they work, and what kinds of RTS games exist.
Tony Cannon is also the brilliant mind that brought us Rollback Netcode, one of the biggest and most important features within the Fighting Game genre. Which allows players to play games almost lag-free despite the distance. Which is very important for the health of a fighting game. ...
Welcome toSpawn Point, where we take something wonderful from the world of gaming and explain what it is, why it’s worth your time and how to get involved. This time: auto battlers, the hot new genre spawned by aDota 2mod. What is an auto and how do I battle it?This is going ...
Arena of Valor is a mobile MOBA, a popular game genre shared by titans League of Legends and Dota 2. But what is a MOBA? We unpack the genre and concepts involved along with some unique features of Arena of Valor. Check out the video version of this article!
Dota is an acronym that stands for Defense of the Ancients - a top-down multiplayer game that resembles the Real-Time Strategy (RTS) genre at first, but streamlines the gameplay from controlling an entire army to controlling a single Hero. Dota wasn't the first to have this sort of gamep...