Cheating has been part of online PC gaming for as long as there have been online games. Aimbots, wallhacks and speed hacks ruin matches for everyone else, and they push developers into an arms race with cheat makers. Players cannot stop cheating alone, but they can make a difference, and protect themselves in the process. … Read more
Massively multiplayer online games ask for something most games do not: hundreds of hours. Before choosing one, it helps to know how they charge, how they treat solo players and what the endgame looks like, because these differences matter far more than graphics once you are a month in. Final Fantasy XIV Square Enix’s MMO … Read more
Some of the most played games on PC cost nothing to download. Free-to-play does not mean low quality: several of the biggest competitive games in the world use this model. What it does mean is that the game makes money in other ways, and it helps to know how before you start. Competitive shooters MOBAs … Read more
Streaming your games is easier than it has ever been. A reasonably recent gaming PC can play and stream at the same time, and the main software is free. Most of the work is in a one-time setup that balances image quality against your internet connection. What you need Choose the right encoder The encoder … Read more
There is more motorcycle content online than anyone could read. The challenge is finding sources that are accurate, independent and useful for your type of riding. Here is a guide to the main categories. News and reviews Established magazines and websites such as Cycle World, Motorcyclist, RevZilla’s Common Tread, RideApart, Visordown and MCN (Motorcycle News) … Read more
Motorcycle events range from a coffee meet in a parking lot to rallies attracting hundreds of thousands of riders. Finding them is mostly about knowing where riders share information. Local sources Dealers and bike shops often host open days, demo rides and group rides, and they usually know what is happening locally. Clubs organize their … Read more
Riding is often a solitary pleasure, but most riders end up enjoying it more with others. Clubs range from informal groups that meet for coffee to large national organizations, and there is one for almost every type of bike and rider. Discover new roads and places Club rides are a great way to discover routes … Read more
Playing in a league gives you regular, organized games with referees and standings, and it is a great way to meet people. Options range from casual recreational leagues to competitive tournaments. Where to look Tournaments Weekend tournaments include 3-on-3 events (now an Olympic discipline, so many local 3×3 events exist), charity tournaments and age-group events … Read more
Soccer is the world’s most popular sport and brings together players and fans from every background. That same visibility means racism and other forms of discrimination, in stadiums and online, have a large impact. Governing bodies, clubs, players and fans all have tools to fight it. Action during matches FIFA and UEFA use a three-step … Read more
Soccer is often called the people’s game because it needs so little equipment. Yet in many places, organized youth soccer has become expensive and selective. Making the game accessible benefits children’s health and widens the pool of future talent. The barriers Practical solutions The case for getting children playing is strong; see the health benefits … Read more
