News
News
Counter-Strike
Dota 2
League of Legends
News
Counter-Strike
Dota 2
News
WIN.gg gathers news and guides from around the world covering every point of the modern gaming industry in all of its many forms.
News
Blissey’s Pokemon Unite release date and moves revealed
William Davis
The next Pokemon to arrive in Pokemon Unite will be none other than Blissey, who is set to release on Wednesday, August 18. It has been known for a while that Blissey will be coming to Pokemon Unite, but most players were expecting Blastoise to follow Gardevoir as the second DLC Pokemon. Instead, Blissey will be the next to arrive in Pokemon Unite and may be poised to remove Eldegoss …
Counter-Strike
Xyp9x says Astralis’ era is “dead,” open to new opportunities
Fariha Bhatti
Legendary clutch minister Andreas “Xyp9x” Højsleth has revealed that he’s exploring other options ahead of the end of his contract with Astralis. The Danish organization’s slump is quite evident since star player Nicolai “dev1ce” Reedtz made the big switch. The team has struggled to find its footing since. And with rumors of most players stepping down, it seems that the “Astralis era” is nearing an end. The team’s oldest member …
Dota 2
Complete guide to playing Bounty Hunter in Dota 2
Steven Rondina
Invisibility-based heroes have long struggled to maintain relevance outside of the public matchmaking setting. Unfortunately, Bounty Hunter is no different. There’s still plenty of fun to be had with the hero being capable of fun trickshots as a support and nuking enemy heroes as a core. Here’s how to tackle Bounty Hunter in Dota 2. Generally speaking, Bounty Hunter has been a solid hero in casual play while being generally …
League of Legends
Police arrest Challenger player at internet cafe in China
William Davis
A Chinese police officer recently made an unexpected arrest when he went with his friends to play at a local internet cafe. A report by Biajiahao from a week ago shows how policeman Zhang Yihao from Chongqing arrested a suspect at a Chinese internet cafe. The policeman was reportedly at the internet cafe to play some games with his friends before noticing that a wanted suspect was playing in that …
News
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 …
Dota 2
Dota 2 updates hero leg counts, reignites fan controversy
William Davis
Dota 2 players are obsessed with weird stats. The number of legs each Dota 2 hero officially has is one of them, strangely enough. In a recent Dota 2 update, Valve has once again made adjustments to the canonical number of legs each hero has. Players expecting balance patch 7.30 were understandably disappointed. Instead, the update reignited the community discussion around how many legs Dota 2 heroes have. To clarify, …
News
Amouranth talks “weekly” swatting after possible arson attempt
Steven Rondina
Kaitlyn “Amouranth” Siragusa may have been the victim of a targeted arson attack. The streamer took to Twitter on Saturday to discuss a scary incident saying that on August 13, a garbage can next to her house was set on fire. Though a cause has not yet been determined, Amouranth stated that police suspect it to be an arson case. No one has been arrested, but Amouranth noted that she …
Game-breaking CSGO “god mode” bug makes players invincible
Fariha Bhatti
Counter-Strike
A Counter-Strike: Global Offensive player has encountered a weird bug that effectively triggers god mode. CSGO’s enduring esports scene is a testament to how deep the gameplay is and how stable it has been over the years. The game has its fair share of glitches and bugs that make it a nuisance to play, but these have generally been minor. A big one does sometimes slip through the cracks though, …
Man accused of killing Brazilian voice actress for Sivir, Mercy
Steven Rondina
League of Legends
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 …
xQc is banned from Twitch for a fifth time, but why?
Olivia Richman
News
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 …
Rengar getting changes that make him stronger in low ELO games
William Davis
League of Legends
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 …
CSGO hacker facing 6 years in prison over alleged DDoS attack
William Davis
Counter-Strike
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
News
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 …
WIN.gg gathers news and guides from around the world covering every point of the modern gaming industry in all of its many forms.