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FaZe Banks responds to illegal offshore gambling accusations News FaZe Banks responds to illegal offshore gambling accusations By Olivia Richman Genshin Impact 2.2 banner brings Childe back, five-star weapons News Genshin Impact 2.2 banner brings Childe back, five-star weapons By William Davis Rainbow Six, Valorant caster KiXSTAr has died at age 24 News Rainbow Six, Valorant caster KiXSTAr has died at age 24 By Nicholas James
How to get Rocket League rewards by watching the RLCS News
How to get Rocket League rewards by watching the RLCS William Davis Rocket League fans are getting a nice bonus for tuning into this year’s RLCS. Developer Psyonix has brought back fan rewards for this year’s Rocket League Championship Series. Players can earn brand-new Rocket League skins and accessories for free just by spectating competitive matches. Here’s how to get Rocket League rewards from the RLCS, and what you might earn in the process. To qualify for RLCS fan rewards, you have …
YamatoCannon talks Fnatic Bean, his NA curse, and smooth vocals League of Legends
YamatoCannon talks Fnatic Bean, his NA curse, and smooth vocals Nicholas James Fnatic head coach Jacob “YamatoCannon” Mebdi took time out of his busy day at the 2021 World Championship to chat patches, dream matches, roster moves, and vocal exercises. Fnatic lost its first game of the Worlds 2021 tournament to Hanwha Life Esports, but YamatoCannon remains in high spirits. He gives us an optimistic and insightful glimpse into Fnatic’s mindset at the 2021 World Championship. WIN.gg: Patch 11.18 brought a lot …
How to play Escape from Tarkov: EFT basics and more News
How to play Escape from Tarkov: EFT basics and more Nicholas James Escape from Tarkov is the hardcore survival-focused first-person sohoter that’s become a cult classic among fans and streamers alike. But Escape From Tarkov is a also very complicated game, and diving in can be intimidating for new players. We’re here to give you the tools you need to load into your first Scav run and find success. We’ll walk you through the various options for purchasing Escape From Tarkov and …
KovaaK 2.0 vs Aim Lab: Which is the best aim trainer? News
KovaaK 2.0 vs Aim Lab: Which is the best aim trainer? William Davis Tons of casual and professional FPS players have praised the result of aim training, but not every aim trainer is created equal.  If you’re trying to rank up in Counter-Strike: Global Offensive, Valorant, Fortnite, Rainbow Six Siege, or any competitive shooter, an aim trainer is a great place to start. The two most popular titles are Aim Lab and KovaaK 2.0. These games help players to reach the same goal, …
The five most most expensive games on Steam start at $200 News The five most most expensive games on Steam start at $200 By William Davis Sora is the final Super Smash Bros. Ultimate DLC fighter News Sora is the final Super Smash Bros. Ultimate DLC fighter By Olivia Richman Impact 2.2 brings Primogem codes, new character, banners News Impact 2.2 brings Primogem codes, new character, banners By William Davis
Do you need a proxy server to game? News
Do you need a proxy server to game? William Davis Gamers are always looking for ways to increase their performance and improve their in-game experience.  Whether it’s buying the latest gaming controller or making sure their PC uses the best possible technology that money can buy, gaming can be a serious endeavour. Many gamers go to great lengths to ensure they have as much fun as possible while avoiding bandwidth issues, lag and drops in frame rate. Ideally, their experience …
When is the 4K Nintendo Switch getting released? News
When is the 4K Nintendo Switch getting released? Olivia Richman 4K compatibility is the standard with current-gen and next-gen consoles, except for the Nintendo Switch. Despite a lack of 4K capabilities, it’s been reported that many developers have been working on 4K Switch games in response to a software toolkit Nintendo gave them. Does that mean the Nintendo Switch with 4K is coming sooner than fans once thought? 11 game companies are in possession development kits for the Nintendo Switch …
GTA 6 possibly set for 2023, but the remakes may be close News
GTA 6 possibly set for 2023, but the remakes may be close William Davis GTA fans have a lot of waiting to do before the next installment but the series isn’t taking a break. Grand Theft Auto 6 rumors have begun circling the internet. New characters, gameplay changes, and online multiplayer modes are all subjects of discussion, but the most important of all is the release date. While Rockstar Games has not announced an official release date for Grand Theft Auto 6 or its …
These are the strangest unique crosshairs in Valorant News
These are the strangest unique crosshairs in Valorant Fariha Bhatti Consistent crosshair styles contributes a lot to aim accuracy, but it’s nice to have some change every once in a while. Fortunately, Valorant settings allow you tons of freedom to go crazy with your crosshair.  At a higher ELO, players prefer a plain plus crosshair with slight variations in length, offset, and colors. However, staring at the same old cross every time can become tedious. To solve this problem, players …
Esports performance hacks for up-and-coming players at home William Davis News Esports is a highly competitive, organized way of playing video games. Many of them require intense teamwork, while others require players to hone their individual skills. Becoming an expert at esports requires a lot of practice but anything that you commit to for a long time can become very taxing on your body. Here are a few performance hacks to help aspiring esports stars avoid decaying physically. When you’re practicing …
Here’s what tick rate means and which games have the highest William Davis News Heard a teammate complaining about his whiffed one-taps? They were probably stressing out over tick rate. In online games, a tick is an update between the server and the connected computers. Tick rate refers to how many times information is updated a second, usually measured in hertz. A 64-tick server will update info 64 times a second. Tick rate can affect gameplay in any video game that isn’t turn-based, though …
Best New World streamers to watch for Twitch drops Nicholas James News Amazon’s first proper foray into the MMO space, New World, launched today to explosive reception. It reached more than eight hundred thousand viewers on Twitch within hours of its release and had bustling servers aplenty. The European fantasy-inspired world has a distinct splash of dark magic and mystery to it. If you’re not joining Aeturnum, what streamers can you catch diving into the world? And if you are, who’s going …
Birmingham FC hosts free FIFA 22 event with prizes up for grabs William Davis News Skilled FIFA players will soon have a chance to win some cash at St. Andrews Stadium. Birmingham FC has announced a free open FIFA 22 tournament with a substantial grand prize at its center. The PlayStation event is completely free to enter and sports a £1,750 prize purse. The open qualifiers for Battle of the Blues will begin on October 16. After winning the online qualifier, eight competitors will duel …
How to play Among Us in Roblox Fariha Bhatti News Innersloth’s 3D Among Us is a bit too realistic in Roblox’s virtual universe.  The social deception game was initially released in 2018 but it rose to popularity in 2020. Famous streamers jumped on the imposter bandwagon, propelling the game to the top of the charts. Considering the game’s popularity, many developers incorporated Among Us mods into their titles, and fans out there are wondering if the Among Us series could …
Understanding Nordic esports dominance in Europe William Davis News These countries are also more supportive of their young people, which has allowed them to follow their dreams and chase success. Hopefully other countrScandinavian countries are known for their Viking past, their amazing social programs and benefits, and their legends of Nordic gods, goddesses and giants. These days, there may not be any hammer wielding gods or ice queens, but there certainly are giants. This time it’s esports throughout the …
Baal is Genshin Impact’s biggest success followed by a total flop William Davis News Noone expected Kokomi to outsell the Raiden Shogun, but not even miHoYo predicted it would be this bad. Genshin Impact’s newest limited wish Drifting Luminescence is the worst-selling banner in the game’s history. According to public data, the current valley contrasts with the wild success of Raiden Shogun, who broke sales records across regions. The dip is primarily due to Kokomi’s perceived weakness and miHoYo’s lackluster anniversary rewards. According to …
How to get refunds on games and DLC with Steam support William Davis News Looking to get a refund on a recent Steam purchase? Here’s how to get your money back. Valve rocked the PC gaming world when it announced a new refund feature for Steam a few years ago. While some use it as a way to demo expensive titles, most Steam users request refunds on games that are too technically demanding for their system. Applying for a refund is a simple process, …
Nintendo fans not happy with Super Mario Bros. voice cast Olivia Richman News During the latest Nintendo Direct, the company took a break from video game news to announce the celebrity-studded cast of the upcoming Super Mario Bros. animated movie. A new Super Mario Bros. movie is coming to theaters on December 21, 2022. While the idea of a Nintendo-themed movie starring Mario is definitely exciting for fans of the classic series, many fans are concerned about the film being made by Illumination …
New Chinese gaming law launches whistleblower website William Davis News Young Chinese gamers just can’t seem to catch a break these days.  The Chinese government has launched a new website where citizens can report games that violate its new laws. It is meant to alert law enforcement of games that do not enforce the government’s new restrictions on the amount of time young people can spend playing video games. This website is not used to report the Chinese children that …
Dating tips for gamers William Davis News Single and passionate about gaming? Some lovestruck gamers have decided that they want to find a partner with similar interests, whether it’s anime bunge marathons or competing for high scores together at the arcade.  One of the best ways to meet your player two is on a dating website or app.  If you love games, you’re used to virtual reality, and online dating provides such a convenient way of hooking …
Who are the best paid esports stars, and how much do they earn? William Davis News There’s always been a debate in the sporting world about whether sports stars get paid too much. For the most part it’s just fans misdirecting their frustration that the overpaid team owner is trying to shortchange the actual talent, but it’s still a topic that comes up frequently. While the debate tends to be focused on sports such as baseball and soccer, there’s a decent chance it will be coming …

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