Research suggests women in esports make up just 5% of the industry, and within top tier competitions they’re not winning big. No women have won any of the biggest prizes in competitive esports. As an example, only 0.002% of competitive DOTA winnings have been claimed by female competitors. This is despite the fact that women […]
As one of the world’s largest gaming markets, the wide variety of jobs in gaming available in the UK should come as no surprise. Whether you are more creatively inclined, have an unrivalled talent for gaming or believe you have an idea for the world’s next biggest game, there is a job for you. Do
When gaming, the speed and reliability of your internet connection is of paramount importance. You may have heard terms like ping rates and jitter, while not fully understanding what they mean and how they affect your gaming experience. But don’t worry – we’re here to help with a breakdown of ping vs jitter vs latency.
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The relationship between gender and video games has been studied at length over the last decade. Data taken from across the globe reveals that nearly half of all gamers are women. The latest report from Statista (2019) states that 46% of gamers in the United States are girl gamers, although figures have fluctuated between 38%
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With the launch of Stadia on 19th November 2019, Google were clearly hoping to revolutionise the world of online gaming and transform how gamers play. But were they successful in their ambitions? We reflect on a month of Google Stadia: have Google managed to rewrite the rules of gaming, or is it back to the
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Whether you’re forging a streaming career, competing against friends and just looking to improve your skills, gaming broadband must be reliable, resilient and fast. However, with the plethora of ISPs to choose from, it can be tricky to work out which broadband solution is best. We run through the key features and specs you should
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Within the gaming community, all eyes are currently on Google ahead of the launch of their highly anticipated online gaming streaming service – Stadia. With the release date set for 19th November, the jury is still out on whether Google Stadia is about to revolutionise online gaming, or headed for an unfortunate flop. But whilst
Winning fair and square is great! Knowing that it was your quick thinking and lightning-fast reactions that gave you the advantage makes those many hours spent respawning worth it. Even losing to a worthy opponent has its appeal, as the knowledge you gain can help you play better in the future. However, defeat at the
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At Ghost Gamer Broadband, we understand the specialised requirements of those involved with the competitive online gaming community. As an internet service provider created for gamers by gamers, our goal is to ensure an unrivalled online gaming experience for all users. Our network has direct links in place with popular online gaming services, including Steam,
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Becoming a professional gamer is no longer a dream. It’s a reality. Or it can be, if you take the right steps. Pursuing professional gaming can mean either training to become an e-sports champion, or curating a following of viewers. These two approaches aren’t mutually exclusive from one another: many e-sports players also put content
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