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Valkyrae’s RFLCT skincare line faces backlash from streamers Fariha Bhatti Rachell “Valkyrae” Hofstetter’s new merch tallied jaw-dropping numbers in the first few hours of its launch, but her new venture into skincare is turning out to be a flop among many fans and fellow streamers. Valkyrae promised to expand her reach in different fields, not just in gaming, and she held true to her word. After rolling out a clothing line, Valkyrae has dipped her toes into skincare with RFLTC, …

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The best build, weapons, and artifacts for Baal in Genshin Impact William Davis Throw out your ultimates and charge them right back with Genshin Impact’s electric emperor. As the third Archon available in Genshin Impact, fans expected Baal to be strong. miHoYo delivered one of the best team batteries and sub-DPS units in the game. With the right build, Baal can deal a lot of electro damage and refill your entire team’s elemental bursts with just a few strikes. Unleash the true power …

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Your guide to Stardew Valley gifts, hearts, and friendships Steven Rondina A big part of Stardew Valley is getting to know the game’s many NPCs and building up relationships with them. Unfortunately, the game gives very little direction in terms of how best to manage this. There are a handful of important tips that can make things go much more smoothly. Here’s all you need to know about friendship in Stardew Valley, how to build up relations with the citizens of …

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FaZe Banks responds to illegal offshore gambling accusations Olivia Richman FaZe Clan is being accused of sketchy behavior once again. This time it’s co-owner Ricky “Banks” Bengston, who accused of being involved with illegal gambling activities. Earlier this month, YouTuber Coffeezilla accused online gaming company Roobet’s owner of also owning giveaway company Wizza. People in the streaming community have now accused FaZe Banks of being involved with Roobet as well, since he recently flew with Adin Ross to Mexico after …

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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 …

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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 …

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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, …

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The five most most expensive games on Steam start at $200 William Davis You’ll want to wait for a very good Steam sale before buying these video games. Steam is known for its massive library of cheap games but there’s plenty of options for more affluent gamers. Base games on Steam can cost hundreds of dollars, and deluxe editions containing years of DLC can reach into the thousands. If you’re looking to drop some serious dough on computer games, here are the most …

Sora is the final Super Smash Bros. Ultimate DLC fighter Olivia Richman News Sora is the last Super Smash Bros. Ultimate DLC fighter to be added to the game. Earlier today, Smash creator Sakurai hosted the final “Mr. Sakurai Presents” to reveal the last DLC fighter to join the Smash roster. Sakurai has been stressing that this is the last one for months now and even emphasized this throughout the presentation. “This is the last one,” Sakurai said. Luckily, the final Smash DLC …

Impact 2.2 brings Primogem codes, new character, banners William Davis News Genshin Impact’s anniversary brings yet another gift for players. miHoYo has revealed its plan for Genshin Impact’s 2.2 update. The livestream included info about upcoming characters along with a few codes that fans can redeem for free Primogems. Here is everything you need to know about Genshin 2.2. To redeem these codes, head to the Redeem Code section of the official Genshin Impact website. Select your region and enter your …

Do you need a proxy server to game? William Davis News 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? Olivia Richman News 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 William Davis News 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 Fariha Bhatti News 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 …

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