Since arcades introduced "high scores" in the 1980s, there has been a competitive element to video games. In recent history, this has led to the development of something you may have heard of: E-Sports. What concerns might arise from video games being considered as sports? What benefits does this growing industry offer to gamers and fans?

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After almost two years, Marvel Studios has built up a catalogue of streaming shows to serve as a companion to their ongoing film saga. Now is a good a time as any for us to evaluate if these shows are working or not. Are they diluting the brand of the MCU or are they taking the world to new heights?

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