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League of Legends
SK Gaming accused of not paying developmental players, coaches
Steven Rondina
One of esports’ oldest organizations is facing allegations of misdeeds from some of its former players. A team manager from SK Gaming Academy with the handle “Vivi” is accusing the SK Gaming organization of stringing players along with promises of contracts that were never realized. Alongside this were additional allegations from a former player at SK Gaming Academy directed at a former coach for the team. Vivi stated that attempts …
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Pokemon Unite may be hiding bots behind real user names
Olivia Richman
Ever have a bunch of lousy teammates and exclaim that it’s like playing with bots? That might actually be the case, as some are claiming that Pokemon Unite is using actual players’ user names to hide bots. Using bots in order to artificially reduce queue times is somewhat common in online multiplayer games, but it’s unknown whether Pokemon Unite employs this practice. The developers haven’t officially confirmed that this is …
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xQc unbanned after a few hours of being suspended from Twitch
Olivia Richman
Felix “xQc” Lengyel is back on Twitch after being suspended for a few hours. Yesterday, xQc was suddenly banned for the fifth time and fans were unsure of the reason. Without any word from xQc, fans were left wondering what caused xQc to get suspended and how long it would be. Some even thought it may be permanent due to xQc’s extensive run-ins with Twitch’s Terms of Service. But xQc is …
Counter-Strike
ESL Pro League Season 14 group stage betting preview
William Davis
The newest season of ESL Pro League will be the last big Counter-Strike: Global Offensive betting opportunity before the Stockholm Major in October. The Electronic Sports League attracted the best CSGO teams with the promise of $750,000 in an online tournament. ESL Pro League Season 14 will be the final top-level proving round before the $2,000,000 major in Stockholm. The first stage of ESL Pro League is a group stage …
League of Legends
Man accused of killing Brazilian voice actress for Sivir, Mercy
Steven Rondina
A prolific Brazilian voice actress is dead and a man is reportedly in custody for her murder. According to Globo, voice actress Christiane Louise was found dead on July 22. She was 49 years old. Three weeks later, Pedro Paulo Gonçalves Vasconcellos da Costa was reportedly arrested for his alleged involvement in Louise’s death. Police state that Paulo has confessed to killing Louise, but contends that he was acting in …
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xQc is banned from Twitch for a fifth time, but why?
Olivia Richman
One of Twitch’s biggest streamers is banned. Again. And his fans are desperate to know why. Felix “xQc” Lengyel has been suddenly banned from Twitch and his fans are looking for answers. The ban occured early on August 14 but so far it has not been made clear by either xQc or Twitch what exactly led to the suspension. It’s also unclear how long the ban will last for this …
League of Legends
Rengar getting changes that make him stronger in low ELO games
William Davis
2021 has been the year of minor reworks in League of Legends and now it looks like Rengar will be the next to get some love. In a recent tweet by a Riot Games developer, it was revealed that Rengar will be getting some changes to make him more viable in lower ELO. These changes will hit the Public Beta Environment on Monday, but no exact release date has been …
Counter-Strike
CSGO hacker facing 6 years in prison over alleged DDoS attack
William Davis
Ruining a game usually lands you a 30-minute matchmaking ban, but one griefer is staring at six years in prison. Swedish police have arrested a citizen accused of cyberattacks on Counter-Strike: Global Offensive matchmaking service Esportal. The suspect is believed to have launched thousands of direct denial of service attacks on the website, specifically targeting certain streamers. This arrest comes as cybercrimes come more and more under the spotlight due …
Turkish CSGO superteam finally launches as Eternal Fire
William Davis
Counter-Strike
A brand new Turkish team might become a top-level contender in Counter-Strike: Global Offensive. The roster of Eternal Fire has finally been unveiled. After weeks of heartfelt goodbyes and social media teasing, four Turkish players and one Jordanian have been confirmed for the official roster. This player-owned team will aim to become a top-level contender in the European CSGO scene. With big names and decades of combined experience, the new …
This is how to mute a player or lower voice volume in Valorant
Fariha Bhatti
News
Playing solo Valorant games can be a chore, especially when you have toxic teammates. Fortunately, you can use the mute feature to enjoy your games more peacefully. Games that require team coordination aren’t easy to win solo. Apart from focusing on your own gameplay, you’re required to communicate with teammates to defeat the opposing squad. While it sounds simple enough, an easy game can become a real ordeal if your …
Should CSGO have a forgive option for killing teammates?
William Davis
Counter-Strike
Counter-Strike: Global Offensive’s anti-griefing measures were put in place for good reason, but shouldn’t the victim be given a say? Under CSGO’s current rules, any player who exceeds a certain amount of team damage instances or team kills is automatically booted from the server. None of the affected players, including the victim, can prevent this automated kick. Giving players the opportunity to forgive their killer might help make CSGO a …
Raze player gets hilarious 2-on-1 clutch win from the grave
Olivia Richman
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Pubstomper Raze is even able to get multiple kills when the agent is no longer alive. A competitive Valorant player shared a hilarious clip from one of their ranked games where they got a clutch win after being eliminated. The Reddit clip immediately got attention from the Valorant community due to the ridiculousness of what happened. “This has to be the best accidental win I’ve ever had in a comp …
When is crossplay coming to Destiny 2?
Fariha Bhatti
News
Destiny 2’s Season of the Splicer is finally approaching its end, setting up the storyline for Season 15. Apart from exciting content, Bungie is introducing a new crossplay feature soon. Destiny 2’s storyline, content, and features have always been top-notch but the players have long waited for a crossplay feature. Bungie has listened to the woes and announced a comprehensive feature that will connect all platforms to enjoy Destiny 2 …
The best moves and items for Venusaur in Pokemon Unite
William Davis
News
Venusaur is a Pokemon that every fan of the franchise will know from the very first generation. In Pokemon Unite, Venusaur was one of the first playable Pokemon added to the game, working as a ranged special attacker. Venusaur is a fairly reliable damage dealer but will also be able to tank and sustain much better than other carries in this game. To play Venusaur successfully, it’s important to understand …
CSGO players troll Valve for music kit update “nobody asked for”
Fariha Bhatti
Counter-Strike
The new Counter-Strike: Global Offensive update has ruffled the player base that was counting on meaningful content or an anti-cheat fix. It’s no secret that CSGO has a cheater problem that’s getting worst each day. Despite a new purchasable Prime status, players don’t see much improvement in ranked queues. Continuous complaints from professional players and the casual base haven’t budged the developer that has released yet another update that doesn’t …
How to gamble responsibly online
William Davis
News
Gambling online can be enticing and fun, with everything from brick-and-mortar casinos being available online. Gambling, whether online or land-based, is a form of paid entertainment with the possibility of a huge payoff through winning bets. Managing your playing habits is essential when you gamble online. While online gambling is more convenient, the privacy it offers can give you a false sense of security when it comes to dropping …
Best New Zealand online casinos in 2021
William Davis
News
If you’re looking for a fun place to play your favorite casino games online, New Zealand is the place to go. Not only is the country recognized as one of the most beautiful in the world, but it’s also home to some of the best casinos on Earth. These online casinos are not like their land-based counterparts, and come with benefits like incredible graphics, swift software updates, and hundreds of …
Blizzard removes LAN, P2P play from Diablo 2 Resurrected
Steven Rondina
News
Looking forward to getting all your friends together for an in-house game of Diablo 2 just like in the good ol’ days? Well, not so fast. Blizzard has updated the FAQ page for Diablo 2 Resurrected on the game’s official website, including some sections about the nature of online play. With that, the company quietly revealed that a number of online features from the original game are set to be …
2021 European Masters Summer schedule, groups revealed
Tokoni Uti
League of Legends
Europe’s greatest stage for upcoming talent, the European Masters, is back for the summer split and is set to run from August 16 through September 19. The tournament begins with the play-in group stage from August 16 to 17, which will see 16 teams whittled down to eight. These eight will enter the play-in knockout stage on August 19, which will determine the four teams to play in the main …
Fortnite streamer banned on Twitch after child rape arrest
Olivia Richman
Fortnite
Brazilian Fortnite streamer Raulino “RaulZito” de Oliveira Maciel has been arrested on allegations of raping two children. According to police, the victims are between 10 and 14 years old. Exact ages were not disclosed in the police report. RaulZito was arrested on July 27. Despite this, the streamer strangely remained on Twitch until August 12, at which point he was banned. RaulZito still remains a Twitch Partner, suggesting the ban …
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