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2021 European Masters Summer schedule, groups revealed
Tokoni Uti
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 …
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Fortnite streamer banned on Twitch after child rape arrest
Olivia Richman
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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Cr1TiKaL launches Moist Esports for Smash Melee and streaming
William Davis
Moist master Cr1TiKaL has brushed shoulders with esports before. Now he’s going all in with his own organization. Popular streamer Charles “Cr1TiKaL” White Jr. has announced the formation of a new esports organization called Moist Esports. The sponsor currently competes in Super Smash Bros Ultimate with a presence in content creation, Cr1TiKaL announced. The new organization launched with the goal of getting Super Smash Bros Ultimate player Kola voted into …
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Here are the best skills, items for Talonflame in Pokemon Unite
Steven Rondina
Talonflame stood among the worst Pokemon available when Pokemon Unite launched but the first major balance patch was a major improvement for the fire-type bird Pokemon. Talonflame is still an awkward Pokemon at its core, serving as a squishy initiator. But the first balance patch improved Talonflame’s damage to the point where opponents need to take it seriously. Alongside its DPS, Talonflame also has a powerful Unite move for the …
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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 …
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 …
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What you need to know about Nintendo Switch Online in 2021
Steven Rondina
For the Nintendo Switch, Nintendo made an abrupt pivot from completely accessible online multiplayer to a subscription-based system. The Nintendo Switch Online service is a unique one that features online play alongside the ability to a select number of NES and SNES games. Nintendo Switch Online does operate quite differently from PlayStation Plus and Xbox Live, and features wildly different prices. Here’s everything you need to know about Nintendo Switch …
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Here is everything we know about Blastoise in Pokemon Unite
Olivia Richman
Pokemon Unite has taken the gaming world by storm, combining the competitiveness of League of Legends with the popularity of Pokemon. But just a few weeks since its official launch on the Nintendo Switch, players are already clamoring for more playable characters. Right now, Pokemon fans are buzzing about Blastoise coming to the game. The Gen 1 water starter is conspicuously missing from the roster despite being one of the …
Evil Geniuses bot laner Danny wins LCS Rookie of the Year award
William Davis
League of Legends
After an impressive first year in the LCS, Evil Geniuses bot laner Kyle “Danny” Sakamaki will take home the 2021 LCS Rookie of the Year Award. The award comes after a great summer split with EG, where Danny has taken the league by storm. At just 17 years old, Danny has been able to lift Evil Geniuses through its bot lane alongside veteran support Lee “IgNar” Dong-geun, who joined the …
100 Thieves vs Evil Geniuses LCS Summer fantasy & bet analysis
William Davis
League of Legends
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
Olivia Richman
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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
Steven Rondina
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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
Steven Rondina
League of Legends
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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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 …
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