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6.3.2026

Mario Kart’s Competitive Scene: Real Esport or Utopian Dream?

What happens when Mario Kart players take racing seriously? See how the #community created its own #competitive world. From #fan leagues to the new Mario Kart World updates, no help from #Nintendo required. #Esports #Switch2

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5.3.2026

Highguard's Lows

The game reached High-guard, but fell low due to unfair expectations and review bombing. Or is that what really happened? In this critical essay, I take a look at what happened to Geoff Keighley’s darling, Highguard.

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22.1.2026

Getting Strategic with Sonic Super Teams

If you’re looking for a competitive boardgame for ages seven and up, Sonic Super Teams is worth considering even if you don’t know the franchise. #SonicTheHedgehog #Boardgame #FamilyGame

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10.6.2021

Unfair advantages

Exploring the nature of competitive gaming through two kinds of fairness.

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23.12.2020

How the COVID-19 pandemic has affected the CS:GO Esports experience?

The COVID-19 pandemic has had a massive impact on the world, and Esports is no different. In this text, I will explore some changes that the CS:GO scene has experienced during the pandemic. #csgo #esports #pandemic #covid19

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