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Hello, My name is Alison,I am the site manager of IGC and good friends of Craig (Finite), I actually live on the same street as him, that's how close we are. This account is being used to post news by myself, and a few members of our team.Personally, I am an avid fan of JRPG's and RPG's in general, I also love old school retro platformers like Mario, and finally, for some reason, I enjoy souls-like games.I run my own business along with 2 other sites, one for holidays and the other for music.This year I hope to grow my business more and maybe find my one true love.You can contact me at alison@invisioncommunity.co.uk

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Legends of Runeterra Rising Tides Fact Sheet

Rising Tides is Legends of Runeterra’s first new set of cards and launches on PC and Mobile starting on April 28th. The release will roll out with Patch 1.0 on PC and mobile and be completed by April 30th. Note:…

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Legends of Runeterra Patch 1.0 Info Announced

Legends of Runeterra is officially launching with Patch 1.0, featuring the new Rising Tides set, iOS and Android support, all kinds of new progression and personalization, and a whole lot more. Wow. The past few months have flown by, and…

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Stellaris: Console Edition Second Expansion Pass Announced

Paradox Interactive has announced a release date for Stellaris: Console Edition’s second expansion pass for PlayStation 4 and Xbox One. This expansion pass contains three new DLC that will roll out through 2020 to further enrich the empires of ambitious…

, has been reported to have earned a total of $6.9 million. So it comes as no surprise that more people desire to become a professional eSport athlete. With this comes an increased interest in gaming hardware and performance enhancing drinks and supplements. But do energy drinks and nootropics really improve gaming performance? The above question is exactly what we’ll be answering in this article… What Are Nootropics? Everyone knows what energy drinks are (eg. Red Bull, Monster etc), so we’ll jump straight to Nootropics. In a nutshell, nootropics are classed as supplements that have shown to improve your cognition in clinical studies. Herbs such as Bacopa Monnieri and Lion’s Mane Mushroom are 2 popular ingredients that are widely accepted as being ‘nootropics’. As well as individual ingredients, “all-in-one” nootropic stack supplements have become very popular too. You’ll see many that are classed as the best nootropics in the UK, which basically contain several nootropic ingredients (such as Lion’s Mane Mushroom) in convenient capsules – making them easier to consume than taking several individual pills. *image from: https://www.pexels.com/photo/photo-of-person-typing-on-computer-keyboard-735911/ Energy Drinks & Nootropics for Gaming Performance The term “cognition” encompasses many things including memory, focus & concentration, reaction time and attention span. So you can see why many have started to test nootropic ingredients and supplements in an attempt to improve their gaming performance. But do nootropics really help take your eSport performance to the next level? The answer is: most likely. Of course, it’s difficult to say for 100% certain without any clinical studies taking place involving eSport athletes and nootropics. There are a number of eSport athletes that have endorsed energy drink/nootropic hybrid supplements such as GFuel. FaZe Clan has their own GFuel product called “FaZe Clan’s Battle Juice” for example, and we’d like to believe that the group actually consumes the stuff that they recommend to his followers. Nootropics and Reaction Time Reaction time is one of the things that eSport athletes will be interested in improving. Even casual gamers who enjoy some Call of Duty on the weekends with friends will want to be the first to pull the trigger too. The good news is that many nootropic ingredients have been shown to enhance reaction times in clinical studies. One study by Bettini R in 2002 found that Citicoline supplementation significantly improved reaction times in the subjects involved – with results being even better when subjects doubled up on the Citicoline dosage, without experiencing any side effects. Nootropics in High Stress Situations While there haven’t been any clinical studies utilising eSport athletes in particular, there have been studies studying the effects of nootropics on the performance of military combat training courses. In the study, conducted by Deijen JB, L-Tyrosine was used as the ‘nootropic’ ingredient of choice. The military subjects consumed dosages of 2g L-Tyrosine daily over the course of 1 week. They were then assessed before and after the combat course they were tasked with undergoing. Ultimately, the study concluded that L-Tyrosine was able to reduce the effects of stress and fatigue on cognitive task performance. These benefits would easily crossover from combat training courses to elite eSport competitions where the stakes are high. *image from: https://www.pexels.com/photo/soldier-in-camouflage-shirt-163347/ The Soviet Union tried to keep a nootropic herb a secret… If you’re not already convinced of the benefits that nootropics can provide, this one might do the job. It was found that the Soviet Union were using Rhodiola Rosea long before they were testing with steroids, in order to keep their Olympians, soldiers and astronauts performing at peak levels. It was found that Rhodiola Rosea helped soldiers stay alert and energized during sleep deprivation tests, which might appeal to gamers who love to stay up into the early hours of the morning. To Conclude We’re not psychiatrists or doctors, so we can’t give the final answer to the question: “do energy drinks and nootropics improve gaming performance?”. However, based on our research looking at various clinical studies assessing the effects of nootropics on reaction time and overall cognition, the results appear very promising. Just keep your expectations level. If you’re nowhere near the level expected to compete against in eSport competitions, then simply taking some nootropics probably won’t help you become a world champion. Even so, casual gamers might enjoy having the ‘edge’ against their friends; everyone knows that there is always pride and dignity on the line even in ‘casual’ situations. For competitive eSport athletes, with an increasing amount of money on the line for winning tournaments (with prize pools being over $50 million at times), it makes sense to try and gain every competitive edge possible in order to win.

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Do Energy Drinks and Nootropics Really Improve Gaming Performance?

It’s great that eSports athletes are getting the recognition they deserve in recent years. No longer are they being questioned over being given the title of ‘athletes’, with the viewing figures for eSport increasing significantly (at an average growth rate…

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Dragon Ball Z: Kararots First DLC Out 28th April

Starting tomorrow, “A NEW POWER AWAKENS – PART 1” will be available for fans who purchased the DRAGON BALL Z: KAKAROT Season Pass! This first piece of additional content enables players to unlock Super Saiyan God Vegeta and Super Saiyan…

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WWE 2K Battlegrounds Announced

From everyone at 2K, we hope that you and your families are all well and safe. We also hope our games and the vibrant communities you have created around them are continuing to bring you joy and help you stay…

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Why choose KhelChamps for the Fantasy Cricket Online?

When we say cricket, especially in India, it is more than just a sport. People watching and playing this gentlemen’s game are emotionally attached and involved. Be it India losing in the final of 2003 WC or winning 2011 WC,…

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Bulbasaur, Charmander, or Squirtle Comes to Pokémon Masters

DeNA has announced that Pokémon Masters players now have the ability to obtain Eggs that hatch into one of the three partner Pokémon from the Kanto region: Bulbasaur, Charmander, or Squirtle. Players can then pair their partner Pokémon with the…

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Total Tank Simulator Arrives on Steam for PC May 20

There’s a lot to be tankful for with 505 Games and developer Noobz From Poland set to release Total Tank Simulator on Steam for PC Wednesday, May 20. Offering players a unique way to experience some of the most pivotal…

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Kingston Releases Next-Gen KC2500 NVMe PCIe SSD

Kingston Digital has announced KC2500, its next generation M.2 NVMe PCIe SSD for desktop, workstations and high-performance computing (HPC) systems. KC2500 NVMe PCIe SSD delivers powerful performance using the latest Gen 3.0 x 4 controller and 96-layer 3D TLC NAND.…