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This multipurpose smoke on Overpass makes T-side easier
Fariha Bhatti
Overpass is one of the trickest maps to win as Terrorists, which is why its unique design calls for complex strategies to bag rounds on both sides. Competitive maps in Counter-Strike: Global Offensive are suitably balanced but one side often has an advantage due to the structure of entryways, size of the location, and more. The two-story map Overpass allows for incredible plays and executes, like throwing a fake utility …
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Worst bug in Dota 2 history? Meepo can create infinite clones
William Davis
Meepo is one of the glitchiest heroes in Dota 2 history, but patch 7.30 has seen things hit new heights. By combining Meepo’s new Aghanim’s Shard ability with other spells and items, Dota 2 players can create Meepo clones of their own in patch 7.30. The issue stems from Meepo’s ultimate Divided We Stand being given an active ability. Valve will likely fix the issue in the near future, but …
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Four epic PC games that are worth your time
William Davis
Gamers are spoiled for choice these days. There are so many PC games now available with different intensity levels that there are plenty of great games to choose from regardless of genre preferences. There are new games and remastered classics that can liven up a rainy weekend, or a rainy year or two. Here are four epic games to try out that will likely deliver some fun times. This is …
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Silver player matches with master guardians, wins dramatic 1v5
Steven Rondina
What happens when you take a silver-ranked Counter-Strike: Global Offensive player and drop him into a game with a bunch of master guardians? Silliness. And sometimes, an improbably victory. One player recently had this happen with a silver IV player somehow getting matched up against a group of master guardians. Naturally, the game went poorly for the overmatched player but they did manage to have one shining moment. Faced with …
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Tarik explains why pro players switch to Valorant
Fariha Bhatti
Valorant has roped in dozens of Counter-Strike: Global Offensive players but Tarik “tarik” Celik doesn’t think professional players should be blamed for making the switch. It’s no secret that CSGO is currently going through its biggest slump in history. Most of the player decline could be attributed to the pro scene exodus triggered by the release of competitor Valorant. While older CS fans aren’t happy about pros transitioning to Valorant, …
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How to get the Among Us sus crosshair in Valorant
Fariha Bhatti
Crosshair contributes tons to your performance. While some players roll with a good ol’ dot, many Valorant players are now opting for “sus” square crosshair. Valorant allows players to customize their crosshairs according to their liking. You can create different shapes and sizes using the provided options to suit your playstyle. Many stick with the classic cross but newer players are having fun with Valorant settings. The new Among Us …
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Ninja blames his toxic chat for streaming less on Twitch
Olivia Richman
Tyler “Ninja” Blevins has been noticeably spending less time streaming and fans are wondering why. Ninja has decided to open up about why. Ninja is undeniably one of the most popular streamers of all time. He rose to fame years ago for his Fortnite streams, including his record-breaking broadcast with rapper Drake. Even after leaving Twitch, Ninja has come back to the platform to 17 million followers. While Ninja has …
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Pokémon Unite mobile release date, 2 new Pokemon announced
Nina Forneloza
Nintendo’s latest Pokémon game, Pokémon Unite has a release date for its mobile version, with some surprises. The Pokémon Company shared during a Pokémon Presents livestream that Pokémon Unite can be pre-registered onto phones so that it is ready for release day. Those who pre-register will receive a notification when the game is officially available for download. Cross-play will also be available for the device, meaning that those who play …
How to join the upcoming Lost Ark beta test, paid and free
William Davis
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Want to test the newest action MMO before it finally releases in the United States? Lost Ark is one of the most popular MMORPGs in Asia but it’s just now becoming available in North America. Tripod Studios and Smilegate are giving fans a chance to preview the game before the official release. There are two different ways of getting access to the beta. The only way to guarantee access to …
Will Smith, Morty, J Balvin, and more are coming to Fortnite
William Davis
Fortnite
A crazy batch of upcoming Fortnite cosmetics has been leaked by data miners. Upcoming collaborations for Fortnite have been spoiled by renowned leakers HYPEX and Officer. The pair uncovered several new collaborations that have yet to be formally announced. There’s a ton of cool stuff coming soon for Fortnite, so let’s start with the most surprising new addition. The wildest upcoming inclusion is a new Fortnite character skin based on …
Zacian, Zamazenta, and more from Galar coming to Pokemon GO
William Davis
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Five years after its release, Pokemon GO has finally caught up with the main games of the franchise and will soon be releasing brand new Pokemon from the Galar region. During the most recent Pokemon Presents, it was revealed that Pokemon from the Galar region will be making an appearance in Pokemon GO starting with the Ultra Unlock part three event. This event is set to start on Friday, August …
New Fortnite Impostors mode looks like Among Us copy
Fariha Bhatti
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Fortnite has a new game mode and it’s suspiciously similar to Among Us. Epic Games has delivered a load of fun LTMs in Fortnite, but this new one has players doing a double-take. Fortnite’s latest crack at social deduction games is eerily similar to Among Us, Innersloth’s multiplayer game that took the internet by storm in 2020. The Bridge is under attack! Will you ensure the safety and security of …
Snorlax, Slowbro nerfed in 2nd Pokemon Unite balance update
William Davis
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The second balance update for Pokemon Unite will be released tomorrow, August 18, and will include nerfs to the game’s go-to tanks alongside the addition of Blissey. After weeks of game time in Pokemon Unite, a clear meta has started to develop. The first balance update helped adjust things and even gave attention to some new Pokemon through nerfs to Cinderace and Gengar. To keep the meta flowing, the next …
Riot reveals anticipated nerfs for Viego on LoL patch 11.17
William Davis
League of Legends
League of Legends patch 11.17 will drop next week and include some highly anticipated nerfs to Viego and adjustments to a few champions that might put them back into meta. In the most recent patch preview, LoL lead game designer Jeevun Sidhu and principal champion designer August presented the changes for the next patch. This patch will be tailored towards solo queue as there will be no competitive matches on …
Find out how toxic you are in-game with your Dota 2 word cloud
William Davis
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Want to see exactly how positive or toxic you really are in Dota 2? All-chat word clouds have become a hot topic in the Dota 2 community. The service allows players to view their all-chat language over the course of their account’s full history, which can say a lot about a player and their behavior. To see your own Dota 2 wordcloud, go to OpenDota and log into the platform …
How to watch Call of Duty Vanguard’s official announcement
William Davis
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The next Call of Duty title is getting a grandiose reveal inside of Warzone. After weeks of leaks and much teasing from Infinity Ward, Call of Duty Vanguard has an official reveal date set for August 19. The next Call of Duty franchise title will be revealed for the first time inside Warzone. All players can attend the in-game reveal event for free as long as their Warzone account is …
These are the best Kai’Sa counters in League of Legends
William Davis
League of Legends
Kai’Sa is one of the absolute fan favorites when it comes to marksmen in League of Legends and there’s a high chance of running into her when grinding solo queue, regardless of rank. The popularity of Kai’Sa has been big ever since her release in March 2018. Since then, Kai’Sa has moved in and out of the meta but has always been a champion that can perform well if played …
Here’s the best way to use Killjoy’s ultimate in Valorant
Fariha Bhatti
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Killjoy’s ultimate may be dangerous, but it’s not indestructible. Killjoy is regarded as one of the best agents in Valorant, primarily due to her Lockdown ultimate. The sentinel can jam a large area with her ultimate that strips agents of their abilities and slows them. While her powers are impressive, they are not unavoidable. A player has discovered a counter for a common attacker Killjoy ultimate spot, which might just be …
How did Lucky perform in his ESL Pro League debut at Astralis?
William Davis
Counter-Strike
Astralis breathed a collective sigh of relief as new AWPer Lucky puts on a respectable debut at ESL Pro League. Astralis made the last-minute decision to swap Andreas “Xyp9x” Højsleth with brand new AWPer Philip “Lucky” Ewald for ESL Pro League Season 14. In the squad’s first match against Team Spirit, Lucky demonstrated an unexpected amount of confidence. The young sniper went toe-to-toe against established international competition in the 2-1 …
Apex Legends players ask Respawn for a new support legend
Olivia Richman
Apex Legends
Apex Legends players feel that the legend roster is a bit imbalanced after the arrival of Seer in Season 10. While fans often celebrate the addition of another new legend, Seer came with a bit of frustration as well. The legend expanded the already long list of recon legends, which also includes Bloodhound and Crypto. While these intel-gathering legends are useful, Apex Legends players feel that the meta needs to …
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