15 Of The Highest-Paid Professional Video Gamers In The World

15. Park 'Lyn' Joon - $317,610.95 from 77 tournaments

Korea's Park "Lyn" Joon earned most of his cash playing WarCraft III. The largest prize he took home from a single tournament was $25,000 in 2009.

14. Jerry 'EGM' Lundqvist - $340,474.95 from 29 tournaments

Sweden's Jerry "EGM" Lundquist has already made close to $20,000 from seven tournaments in 2014 alone. Last year, he made $287,440.80 from a single tournament playing Dota 2. (He was part of a team, called The Alliance, that made a total of more than $1.4 million.)

13. Henrik 'AdmiralBulldog' Ahnberg - $344,537.40 from 36 tournaments

Henrik "AdmiralBulldog" Ahnberg, who also hails from Sweden, earned $287,440.80 from a single tournament playing Dota 2. He's taken first place in 18 tournaments.

12. Gustav 's4' Magnusson - $344,821.75 from 38 tournaments

Sweden's Gustav "s4" Magnusson also plays Dota 2. He started his career in early 2012.

11. Joakim 'Akke' Akterhall - $349,679.35 from 47 tournaments

Joakim "Akke" Akterhall, from Sweden, is a 26-year-old Dota 2 player. Besides being involved in the competitive Dota scene since 2006, he also won the Nintendo Swedish Championships three times: in 2004, 2006, and 2012.

10. Jonathan 'Loda' Berg - $355,514.05 from 47 tournaments

Sweden's Jonathan "Loda" Berg has been on 12 different teams. He gained recognition when he joined The Alliance in 2013. He's taken first place in 23 tournaments.

9. Jung "Mvp" Jong Hyun - $393,116.38 from 50 tournaments

Jung "Mvp" Jong Hyun, from Korea, plays both StarCraft: Brood War and StarCraft II. His largest prize was $50,000 from playing StarCraft II in a tournament in 2011.

8. Jang 'Moon' Jae Ho - $439,677.98 from 81 tournaments

Jang "Moon" Jae Ho is one of the WarCraft III players featured in the documentary "Beyond the Game." He's also a StarCraft II player, and made $12,799.73 from two tournaments before he was even 18 years old.

7. Lee 'Flash' Young Ho - $447,016.47 from 47 tournaments

Lee "Flash" Young Ho, a Korean StarCraft: Brood War and StarCraft II player, earned $269,972.27 before the age of 18.

6. Clement 'Puppey' Ivanov - $450,480.14 from 39 tournaments

Hailing from Estonia, Clement "Puppey" Ivanov has also earned a respectable amount from competitive Dota 2.

5. Jang 'MC' Min Chul - $452,926.25 from 78 tournaments

One of the top StarCraft 2 players in the world, Korea's Jang Min Chul has made more than $450,000 by regularly placing in tournaments of all sizes since 2010.

4. Oleksandr 'XBOCT' Dashkevych - $453,311.74 from 41 tournaments

Another Dota 2 champ, Ukraine's Dashkevych has been raking in the money since 2011.

3. Johnathan 'Fatal1ty' Wendel - $454,919.23 from 36 tournaments

The world's first prominent professional gamer, America's Johnathan Wendel success playing first-person shooters earned him massive cash prizes and sponsorship deals with major computer hardware companies.

2. Danil 'Dendi' Ishutin - $455,615.83 from 43 tournaments

Ukrainian Danil "Dendi" Ishutin made $200,000 playing Dota 2 in a single tournament.

1. Lee 'Jaedong' Jae Dong - $519,086.72 from 52 tournaments

Korea's Lee Jae Dong made huge sums playing StarCraft: Brood War before moving on to StarCraft 2 in 2012. In the second half of 2013, Jaedong became one of the world's top StarCraft players.

Top 5 Best Android Smartphones At GearBest – September 2017

This time around we’re checking out the top 5 smartphones that are currently available on GearBest (in no specific order). If you take a look at the list down below, you’ll be able to notice that some really compelling devices are listed here, ranging from the OnePlus 5 and the Xiaomi Mi 6 that most of you are probably quite familiar with, all the way to the Honor 9 and the recently-introduced Xiaomi Mi MIX 2.

OnePlus 5

The OnePlus 5 is one of the most powerful handsets available at GearBest at the moment. This phone comes in both 6GB and 8GB RAM variants, and it is fueled by the Snapdragon 835 SoC. The device also packs in a dual camera setup on the back, and a 5.5-inch fullHD Optic AMOLED display. You can purchase the 6GB RAM variant of this phone for $466.99 from GearBest with the provided coupon (limited to 200 units), while an 8GB RAM model is also available via the link down below for $555.99.

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Xiaomi Mi 6

The Xiaomi Mi 6 is made out of metal and glass, while it sports a 5.15-inch fullHD display. This phone packs in 6GB of RAM and 64GB of internal storage, though a 128GB storage model and a special edition ceramic variant are also available. This phone is fueled by the Snapdragon 835 as well, and it comes with two 12-megapixel shooters on the back. The international model of this phone with 64GB of storage can be purchased for $419.99 (23 percent off) from GearBest,

Xiaomi Mi Note 3

The Xiaomi Mi Note 2 was announced along with the Xiaomi Mi MIX 2 recently, and this is the company’s new mid-range offering, even though the device comes with a really powerful set of specs. The Mi Note 3 packs in a 5.5-inch fullHD display, 6GB of RAM and either 64GB of 128GB of native storage. The device is fueled by the Snapdragon 660 64-bit octa-core SoC, and the two variants of this phone are priced at $449.99 and $608.63 over at GearBest.

Honor 9

The Honor 9 is Honor’s flagship smartphone for this year, and it is made out of metal and glass. This handset is fueled by the Kirin 960 64-bit octa-core SoC, and it comes with a 5.15-inch fullHD display. The device utilizes two camera shooters that are placed on its back, and comes with a front-facing fingerprint scanner. The phone can be purchased in 4GB and 6GB RAM variants, and its 4GB RAM model is available from GearBest and priced at $369.99 (20 percent off)

Xiaomi Mi MIX 2

The Xiaomi Mi MIX 2 is Xiaomi’s bezel-less smartphone, which is fueled by the Snapdragon 835 64-bit octa-core processor, and which comes with either 6GB or 8GB of RAM on the inside, while a special edition ceramic unibody variant is also available. This smartphone comes with a rear-facing fingerprint scanner, and a 5.99-inch 2160 x 1080 display. The 6GB RAM model of the device is priced at $589.99 (20 percent off) at GearBest, while a 128GB and 256GB variants can be purchased for $629.99 (20 percent off) and $689.99 (23 percent off), respectively. The special edition ceramic model is not yet available for purchase.

Best Android Games – September 2017

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A new month, a new crop of games in the Play Store. Truthfully, it doesn’t take an entire month for new games to show up as so many of them are showing up daily, and it can be hard to keep track of them all, but it does usually take a month to let enough new titles land to where there is a healthy list to pull from, and that’s what we’ve done here. If you’re looking for a new game or a few new games to check out, and since it’s rolling into the weekend, give the games on this list a once-over and see if anything strikes your fancy.

1. Metal Gear Solid 2 HD

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We’re going to kick off this list with a title that while for Android, is exclusively for the NVIDIA SHIELD when it comes to compatible devices. That said, this is a fantastic game and a classic at that. It’s one that has to be experienced if you didn’t get the chance to play it on the PS2 when it originally launched. If you’re familiar with the game and have played it before, then it will certainly make you feel nostalgic. If you like stealth and espionage mixed with great story telling and plenty of action-packed combat, give this one a go, provided you have the SHIELD.

2.The Walking Dead: March To War

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There’s certainly no shortage of games on Android which fall into the strategy category and pit you against other players tasking you and them to defend your built-up base while attacking the enemy. Now you can add the Walking Dead franchise to that as March To War is a strategy-based Walking Dead mobile game where build a base, fortify its defenses, forge alliances with other players, and dominate your enemies by scouring the map and recovering any resources you can from your rivals. If you felt like the zombie apocalypse was what strategy games were missing, try this out.

3.Meshi Quest: Five-Star Kitchen

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Do you love to cook? Do you aspire to be a five-star chef and serve people the best food they’ve ever had? Look no further. The latest title from Square Enix will let you do just that as your main goal will be to take orders from customers, make their food, and then serve them and make sure they’re happy with the results. In addition to cooking up delicious meals you’ll also be able to expand your town of restaurants, eateries and more, with more than 200 recipes from Japanese cuisine to master.

4.Golden Axe

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SEGA has been on a role lately with releasing a handful of its classics onto mobile devices as part of the SEGA Forever collection, and the ever-popular Golden Axe is the latest title in the list to make it to Android. Whether you’re a long-time fan of this game or if you just have a passion for retro titles and want to try something new, Golden Axe should be able to fulfill that need.

5.Titanfall: Assault

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Dipping back into the waters of the strategy genre, Titanfall: Assault will have you fighting for supremacy against enemy titans and soldiers. This is based on the hit FPS title for consoles, with familiar elements like being able to summon titans to fight in the battle. Much like other similar strategy games you will play against people in matches, and the goal will be to take their base. The gameplay is kind of like Clash Royale, as you will also collect cards to use in battle with some cards being titans, some being soldiers, and some being weaponry to use, like missiles and turrets. Lots of action and competitive play in this one, and definitely worth a try.

6.Death Point

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If you don’t own an NVIDIA SHIELD but you do like spy games, Death Point will be a game for you to try out as it mixes a top-down shooter with stealth action, dual stick controls, and post a apocalyptic setting. Combat is tactical and you’ll need to be smart about the moves you make to avoid detection and unnecessary fights with the enemy, but should you get into a situation you can only fight your way out of, the game has plenty of weapons for you to use that can help you do just that.

7.Nobleman: 1896

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This is a third-person cover shooter, set in 1896 as the name suggests, though it doesn’t appear to be an on rails type of gameplay which might make this one a little more enticing as you will have a little more freedom of movement. Visuals are top-notch so if you like pretty graphics, this game won’t disappoint. The game also offers a unique element where you will be able to plan out your strategies and plans of attack and then dive into the third-person view to carry out those plans in the middle of all the action.

8.Framed 2

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The sequel to the popular Framed, Framed 2 will continue where things left off as it’s set two years after the original game. This is a puzzle title so you’ll be trying to solve how to move forward, frame by frame, with an endearing comic-book style of visuals. If you like the first Framed, then you’ll love Framed 2.

9.Sonny

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Sonny also features some comic-book style visuals like the last game, but in a more gritty way with a somewhat cell-shaded look to them. As far as gameplay goes, Sonny is an side-scrolling RPG that features turn-based combat and cut scenes that actually look like pages of a comic book to tie the different parts of the story together. This one is free, and it’s a whole lot of fun so check it out if you’re into RPG titles.

10.Gemini

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Rounding out this list is a game called Gemini, which the Play Store categorizes as a casual title, though it’s described as an interactive poem that you play out. It’s based on two stars journeying together and the more you play the more you uncover about the story and the meaning of your journey. The game also throws obstacles at you like falling bits of debris that you will need to avoid, and all of that is wrapped in a gorgeous set of visuals with some nice ambient music to tie it all together for one harmonious game.

Xbox One X Pre Order date: New standard edition release coming this week?

A NEW batch of Xbox One X Pre Order units could be coming this week if this release date leak proves true.

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While fans have been able to pre order an Xbox One X in the past, stock was quick to sell out.

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The first batch of consoles were released by Microsoft during their Gamescom conference in August, which also provided a little incentive.

Those first units were Project Scorpio Editions, which came with their own special design to celebrate the initial name of the console.

Microsoft have since confirmed that those consoles will not be available at retail again, and were only supposed to be a little bonus for those grabbing the console early.

“Although our fans may no longer be able to pre-order the Xbox One X Project Scorpio Edition in their country, we know people are still anxious to get their hands on the world’s most powerful console,” a message from Microsoft explains.

“We will be announcing details of the next wave of Xbox One X standard edition pre-orders next month so stay tuned for more information.”

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As mentioned above, the tech giant also promised to reveal when their next batch of Xbox One X consoles would be launched this month.

And a recent retail leak appears to have confirmed that date.

According to Thisgengaming.com, a recent online advert for the console revealed that new stock will be arriving on September 21.

If this proves true, Microsoft should make their announcement early this week, although the advert also suggested that units would only be available in-store.

Whatever happens, it will be interesting to see if the console sells as well as the first batch.

That’s when the Xbox One X broke some company records, according to Microsoft

PS5 release date - PS4 successor launching sooner than you think?

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The PS5 release date has been cause for much speculation after tech giant Sony earlier this year confirmed that a successor to the hugely successful PS4 WILL happen.

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The PlayStation 4 is still selling great, with official stats showing the PS4 shipping an impressive 63.3million units between its launch in November 2013 and June 30 this year.

Analysts have predicted the PS4 will sell more than 100million units in its lifetime, making it one of the most successful consoles of all time.

Sony have already confirmed that the  PS5  will be released, with PlayStation exec Shawn Layden confirming a PlayStation 5 “is coming”.

Industry analyst Damian Thong previously predicted that Sony’s next console could be released in the second half of 2018.

Thong has a track record of PlayStation predictions coming true.

He correctly predicted Sony would launch a PS4 Slim and a PS4 Pro months before the consoles were announced.

And now industry analyst Michael Pachter has had his say on the PS5 release date.

Pachter earlier this year said that the PS5 could have a release date in 2019.

In July he made the prediction, saying that he expects the PS5 to also be backwards compatible with the PS4.

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But in a recent podcast, Pachter said he believes the PS5 will come out either in 2019 or 2020 - with a 2020 release date more likely.

In comments reported by PSU, Pachter said: "I think that's exactly when you'll see one (PS5) 2019 or 2020, and if I had to bet, it's 2020. 

“Sony's making so much money with the PS4 that I think they'll continue to milk it as long as they can milk it. 

“And I think the natural extension of that is the PS4 Pro becomes the default PS4, and they just knock that price down to $250 when they can and they keep selling it -- a ton of those. 

“The PS5 is probably going to be their real 4K device, and so it just feels to me that they're not going to launch the PS5 until sales momentum for the PS4 slows, and it just hasn't. 

“So you certainly get through 2017, 2018, and I just don't see it slowing in 2018 which should prop them to launch something in 2019. 

“If it slows in 2019, they're probably launching in 2020."

Pachter made the comments in a podcast with Josiah Renaudin's "The 1099".

If the PS5 does launch in 2019 and 2020, it means that it likely will still be competing with the Nintendo Switch and the Xbox One X for sales.

The Switch only launched in March this year, and the Xbox One X will be out this November.

So it’s likely the Switch and the Xbox One X will still be Nintendo’s and Microsoft’s flagship consoles in a few years time.

In July Sony bigwig Layden told German tech website Golem that the PS5 “is coming”.

However, he said it will “probably be some time” before a PlayStation 5 is released.

It remains to be seen whether the PS5 will support the current PlayStation VR headset, or whether Sony will launch a new, upgraded model for PlayStation 5