Apex Legends Pro ImperialHal Sparks Controversial Controller Debate on Twitter

Published 09/11/2022, 10:50 AM EDT

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Apex Legends is one of the most popular games as it caters to 113,844,575 players on average, inviting them to game with their friends and family. The game picked up pace right after season 2 when the franchise introduced a rank system for all users.

This allowed the pros to show their class in high-rank lobbies, fighting and surviving to be the last squad standing. Looking at this, the game’s developers also introduced a competitive system, allowing the best of the best to win for glory. Teams like TSM, Furia, Liquid, G2, Cloud9, and many more became part of their prestigious journey. 

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ImperialHal is one of the most heard names in the Apex community. Fans know him for his exceptional gaming skills, per-se his perfect in-game leadership. Hal has earned a fortune from the Apex industry as he’s won multiple competitions for his clan, TSM. He has always pulled them out of intense in-game situations, guiding them to victory in important games. 

Recently, the 23-year-old sparked a debate on Twitter as fans appealed to his controversial post. He vented his feelings about adding steam config binds on the controller as he felt it was pure cheating. 

Apex Legends God ImperialHal drops controversial controller Tweet

It is no secret that the PC community is always in a debate with the controller gang as they argue over aim assist. They complain about unnecessary advantages, which the controller players enjoy, helping them to be one step ahead in the game. ImperialHal’s recent Twitter post was a perfect example of this, as it sparked an instant debate in the community. 

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On September 11, 2022, the Apex pro uploaded a tweet venting his feelings on Twitter. He said, “Using Steam Config binds on Controller is cheating in Apex…….. try to change my mind.” The never-ending debate of controller players getting aim assist inspired his tweet as he penned down his thoughts in the post. 

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The controller players always debate, saying PC gamers use tap strafing to stay ahead of their opponents. This gives them an undue advantage, helping them to crush their opponents easily. PC players, on the other hand, constantly crib about aim assist, as they feel that controllers get that extra aim while killing opponents. 

It was just a matter of minutes before fans bombarded his post with their opinions. They vented their thoughts about the topic, explaining each point partly. Here’s what they had to say. 

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With that being said, topics like aim assist, tap strafing, and controller binds will never have a conclusion, as every person will be entitled to their opinion. 

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What are your thoughts about this? Do you agree with the CEO of Apex? Or do you have a differing opinion? Let us know about your answers in the comments section.

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Atharv Phadke

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Atharv is an eSports writer at EssentiallySports. Currently pursuing a Master’s degree in Journalism from Mumbai University, Atharv has a keen eye for writing engaging content. He enjoys all kinds of games but thoroughly follows FPS games such as Call of Duty, Apex Legends and Fortnite.
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Jito Tenson