José MartínezBots, Scalpers, and PoliticiansFor my last post, I wanted to focus on current events with the introduction of the ‘Stopping Grinch Bots Act’ into Congress and connect it…Dec 12, 20211Dec 12, 20211
José MartínezFrom Squid Game to Crab Game: How to Transform a Popular Show into a Video GameAfter the release of the critically-acclaimed show Squid Game, many people were obsessed with the entire concept. They were attracted to…Nov 30, 20211Nov 30, 20211
José MartínezHow EDG did the Impossible at Worlds 2021Something of an amazing story was the run that Edward Gaming had at League’s Worlds 2021 finals. At every possible turn, EDG was considered…Nov 25, 20211Nov 25, 20211
José MartínezWill Removing /All Chat Reduce Toxicity in League of Legends?With the end of season 11 in League, Riot has already started to show a preview of what is to come for season 12 next year. The pre-season…Nov 16, 20211Nov 16, 20211
José MartínezIs Overwatch 2 ever going to come out?Overwatch came it in the Spring of 2016, so it has been 5 years since the release of this game. Blizzard has kept the game healthy through…Nov 9, 20211Nov 9, 20211
José MartínezHow Riot’s Model is Helping Grow Competitive ValorantThe competitive Valorant scene is still extremely young as this game was released in June of 2020. Yet, even though it is only the start…Nov 3, 20211Nov 3, 20211
José MartínezFree-to-Play Games are the FutureWhenever I think of free-to-play games, the first game that comes to mind is Fornite. This was the game that took up most of my time during…Oct 26, 20212Oct 26, 20212
José MartínezWhy is North America so bad at League of Legends?This trophy has never been hoisted by a team from the League of Legends Championship Series, better known as the LCS, where North American…Oct 19, 20211Oct 19, 20211
José MartínezHow Athletes are Changing the Norms of Video GamesRecently, there have been more and more professional athletes that talk about their interests in video games. There are NBA stars, like…Oct 12, 20211Oct 12, 20211
José MartínezCareers in Video Games have Become More Possible Than EverWhen I was growing up, my parents knew my love for video games as it relieved my stress and helped me connect with friends. They would let…Oct 5, 20212Oct 5, 20212