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The best way to full clear jungle on Yuumi has been discovered League of Legends
The best way to full clear jungle on Yuumi has been discovered William Davis Even after 11 years, players are still constantly trying out new things in League of Legends. Some turn out to be more viable than others, but this recent jungle clear path with Yuumi will likely go down as one of those strategies that probably shouldn’t be tried out in a real game.  In a recent video by Youtuber Phylaris, a record-breaking jungle path was discovered for support champion Yuumi. Even …
Streamer ImJasmine returns after wardrobe malfunction Twitch ban News
Streamer ImJasmine returns after wardrobe malfunction Twitch ban Olivia Richman Twitch streamer Jasmine “ImJasmine” Vo is back on the streaming platform, but not many people immediately knew about her return.  ImJasmine informed her Instagram fans that she was live again on Twitch. She proceeded to have a Just Chatting stream that celebrated her return. The six-hour stream had over 117,000 total viewers.  “I was gone a very long time,” ImJasmine said with a laugh at the beginning of the stream. …
Players are torn about old bundle returning to Valorant market News
Players are torn about old bundle returning to Valorant market Fariha Bhatti Riot Games is recycling an old skin pack to make up for the latest patch released with zero new cosmetics.  Apart from a cut-throat competitive spirit, Valorant is known for luxurious skin bundles that keep rolling in patch after patch. Riot Games has delivered dozens of new styles that appeal to players with different preferences. However, act delay has caused the developer to recycle an old design for the first …
MSL launches new Danish CSGO roster with aizy and JUGi Counter-Strike
MSL launches new Danish CSGO roster with aizy and JUGi William Davis After weeks of anticipation, Mathias “MSL” Lauridsen’s new Counter-Strike: Global Offensive roster has finally been revealed. The squad is primarily composed of very experienced players. Rifler Frederik “Fessor” Sørensen is still on the rise. The new CSGO team will be commanded by MSL himself, who previously called shots for North and OpTic Gaming. The squad is currently looking for a sponsor before attempting to qualify for major tournaments. MSL’s new …
100 Thieves vs Evil Geniuses LCS Summer fantasy & bet analysis League of Legends
100 Thieves vs Evil Geniuses LCS Summer fantasy & bet analysis William Davis The 2021 LCS Summer Split playoffs is heading into the second round of games of the upper bracket. One of those critical contests will be between 100 Thieves and Evil Geniuses, and it’s looking to be a very close match.  The two teams have been evenly matched so far this season, so this might be the most exciting match of them all this weekend. With two prominent teams facing off …
Call of Duty Warzone demand change after latest ban wave News
Call of Duty Warzone demand change after latest ban wave Olivia Richman Call of Duty: Warzone developer Raven Software announced that another 50,000 cheaters have been banned from the battle royale. But this was immediately met with eye rolls from the frustrated Warzone community.  Raven Software announced the ban wave on August 11, stating that developers are “listening and hard at work behind the scenes.” But the expressed sentiment wasn’t enough for most Call of Duty players. The free-to-play game has been …
Here are the best skills, items for Greninja in Pokemon Unite News
Here are the best skills, items for Greninja in Pokemon Unite Steven Rondina Greninja was initially in a tricky spot in Pokemon Unite due to its unfortunate status as a worse version of Cinderace. Unfortunately, Greninja hasn’t completely shed that label quite yet but the Pokemon does stand as a solid pick in its own right. The Pokemon X and Y starter is tailor made for maneuvering to and wiping out the enemy backlines in team fights. Greninja’s optimal pathing works around that, …
LoL preseason 2022 brings changes to dragons, runes, and more League of Legends
LoL preseason 2022 brings changes to dragons, runes, and more Steven Rondina The preseason has long been a staging ground for League of Legends’ biggest gameplay changes, and 2022 will be no different. Riot Games released a preview of the 2022 preseason updates and it is set to be just as big as in past years. But unlike 2021 and 2020, the 2022 preseason updates won’t just be felt on Summoner’s Rift. Alongside changes to the game, an overhaul is coming to …
When does Valorant Episode 3 Act 2 begin? New release date Fariha Bhatti News The first act of Episode 3 is coming to an end, which means ranks are locking soon. Luckily for those still looking to climb, the developer has pushed back the release of the game’s next act by two weeks.   Ranking up in Valorant became harder than ever after the patch 3.0 updates. Players found it more challenging to tackle enemies who have crisp aim and excel at managing the economy. …
The zombies in Back 4 Blood accidentally use racist language William Davis News Playing as the undead is a key part of any zombie shooter, but Back 4 Blood’s weird multiplayer rules have soured the experience for many. Now, a strange audio coincidence is causing another uproar. Players have reported mishearing zombie groans as racial slurs in the current Back 4 Blood pre-order beta test. The issue seems to affect multiple zombie groans, but is still rare to hear. Warner Bros has issued …
Valorant player recreates Icebox as a realistic map in 3D Fariha Bhatti News Valorant’s icy tundra Icebox is even more haunting in high-definition.  The fourth Valorant map released at the end of Episode 1 was a unique addition to Valorant’s summer theme. It brought horizontal zip lines and an abandoned tundra blanketed in snow, two things Valorant never had before. The stark scenery of Icebox always had dark undertones, but a more realistic version of the map is positively spine-tingling. A player named …
Yoru rework will include updated agent abilities and visuals Fariha Bhatti News A Yoru rework has been brewing for a while now, and a Valorant developer has finally revealed a reason behind the delay.  After the underwhelming release of Episode One: Act Three’s overhyped hero Yoru, the developer promised to rework the duelist alongside Viper, who saw a similar fate after the game’s release. Riot Games successfully managed to bring Viper to the top of the pick charts since, but Yoru is …
Explaining the LCK standings heading into the final summer week William Davis League of Legends The 2021 LCK Summer regular split is coming to a close, with only one week left for the teams to fight for the best possible playoffs seed.  All six playoff teams have been locked in, but there are still teams who can surpass each other in the standings and get a more favorable seed for the playoffs. With the top two seeds qualifying directly to the semifinals, there will be …
Valorant fan creates tool to easily change entire skin loadouts Fariha Bhatti News Imagine being able to create your own loadout that you can quickly change before a game. Well, this tool designed by a Valorant player lets you enjoy all your skins.  Valorant bundles are extravagant, unique, and expensive. It’s quite unfortunate that players pay big money for a skin, but are forced to put them on the proverbial shelf as soon as a new bundle arrives. Currently, Valorant doesn’t have a …
Dr Disespect to create “streamer’s dream games” with new studio William Davis News Herschel “Dr Disrespect” Beahm IV is known for going above and beyond for his legendary streams. Now he’s doing the same for other streamers. The two Time is founding a new video game development studio. The goal of the company is to work with streamers and “mega influencers” to create their dream games. An associated job posting for gaming studio head accompanied the announcement. Lets build together.Looking for a Studio …
Riot wants to shift power on Lucian from mid to bot on patch 11.17 William Davis League of Legends With League of Legends patch 11.17 coming up later this month, Riot will be looking to put some extra focus on Lucian to shift his power from the mid lane to bot.  For quite a while, Lucian has been a prominent pick in the mid lane but has fallen out of priority in his primary role down bot. These times might be over as Riot will be bringing some pretty …
MAD Lions vs. G2 Esports: 2021 LEC Summer playoff betting analysis William Davis League of Legends The 2021 LEC Summer Split playoff is right around the corner and will have an exciting match im store featuring MAD Lions and G2 Esports in the first round of the upper bracket.  To get the best possible chance to reach the LEC final and a spot at the 2021 World Championship, both MAD Lions and G2 Esports will do all they can to beat each other. After the regular …
Betting favorites and dark horses for ESL Pro League Season 14 William Davis Counter-Strike ESL Pro League Season 14 will be the biggest Counter-Strike: Global Offensive tournament between now and the $2 million PGL Major Stockholm in October. The 24 teams in attendance include most of the best CSGO squads in the world. With so many matches to play, the sequential group stage will take nearly three weeks to complete. That means plenty of opportunities to pad out your betting purse for the Stockholm …
Back 4 Blood’s single-level versus mode has fans wanting more William Davis News Playing as the undead is a key part of any zombie shooter, but Back 4 Blood’s weird multiplayer rules have soured the experience for many. Back 4 Blood beta testers have noticed that the game’s player-versus-player Swarm mode is locked to only a single map per session. This is a distinct departure from the well-remembered versus mode in the Left 4 Dead series. Turtle Rock has confirmed on their official …
Ninjas in Pyjamas returning to LoL through Victory Five merger William Davis League of Legends With influence stretching from Stockholm to Shanghai, the most iconic organization in Counter-Strike: Global Offensive is one step closer to world domination. Swedish esports icon Ninjas in Pyjamas will merge with Chinese esports conglomerate ESV5. The deal will allow for NiP to compete in China’s top league of Legends league, the LPL, for the first time. The new company aims to become publicly traded by the end of 2021, joining …

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