Latest articles by Michael Hassall
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Dota 2 temporarily deletes popular hero before launching huge Dark Carnival update
Michael Hassall
If you were an Axe player in Dota 2 earlier this week, you’d have found yourself out of luck when you tried to pick the stalwart Oglodi warrior, as the hero was straight up removed from the game on June 23. The hero was completely missing from All-Pick and his hero model was replaced with a missing poster. Axe couldn’t even be demoed or picked in a custom game for …
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Team Yandex stop the magic, defeating LGD in BLAST Slam VII finals
Michael Hassall
Team Yandex have defeated LGD Gaming in the grand finals of BLAST Slam VII in a dramatic 3-1 series that saw both teams pushed to the limit, but ultimately Yandex come out on top. Concluding the last major tournament before teams head to the Esports World Cup and The International 2026 next month and in August, Yandex were able to counter the momentum of LGD that had brought them into …
Dota 2
BLAST Slam VII Finals Predictions and Picks – Can LGD make it all the way?
Michael Hassall
LGD Gaming in the top three of a tournament!? What is this 2021? BLAST Slam VII has been one of the most surprising tournaments of the year, and has capped off the pre-EWC and TI season with some of the most thrilling gameplay we’ve seen in months. And the finals are set to be even more exciting. With just three teams left there’s a lot on the line, from the …
Esports Betting
Sony’s State of Play has transformed the 2026 and 2027 game release schedule
Michael Hassall
Sony’s State of Play on June 2 was one of the most exciting showcases of what we can expect from the gaming world in the next six months, with some major statement title bookmarking a solid line-up of returning classics and new favorites. From the thrilling opening with Wolverine and Marvel characters taking the lead, to the closing moments with God of War Laufey punctuating both the God of War …
