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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 …
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New Fortnite Impostors mode looks like Among Us copy
Fariha Bhatti
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 …
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Snorlax, Slowbro nerfed in 2nd Pokemon Unite balance update
William Davis
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 …
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Riot reveals anticipated nerfs for Viego on LoL patch 11.17
William Davis
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 …
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Find out how toxic you are in-game with your Dota 2 word cloud
William Davis
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 …
These teams are qualified for the 2021 LoL World Championship
William Davis
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The most anticipated League of Legends event of the year is right around the corner, and teams from all of the major regions are already starting to qualify. It’s the 2021 League of Legends World Championship, which will kick off this fall in China. As always, the event will host the best LoL teams from around the world and crown the year’s champion with glory and the awarding of the …
Would Pokimane date a fan? Popular streamer has surprise answer
Olivia Richman
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Popular Twitch streamer Imane “Pokimane” Anys recently admitted that she would date a fan, though only if the situation made sense for her. So don’t go rushing into her DMs just yet. This was a big reveal to Pokimane’s loyal legion of fans, many of whom are obsess over the content creators’ dating life. Pokimane is usually very private about her relationship status despite the constant prying from her followers. …
Insane Sage wall on Bind provides her with a foolproof one way
Fariha Bhatti
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Despite her calm persona, Sage can sometimes be an annoying agent to play against, this sneaky wall on Bind proves. Released as part of Project A protocol, Sage has managed to cement her foot as one of the most consistent agents in Valorant. She doesn’t have a stellar pick rate but plays an instrumental role on most maps and lineups. Safe to say, some locations are impossible to win without …
Blissey’s Pokemon Unite release date and moves revealed
William Davis
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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 …
Xyp9x says Astralis’ era is “dead,” open to new opportunities
Fariha Bhatti
Counter-Strike
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 …
Complete guide to playing Bounty Hunter in Dota 2
Steven Rondina
Dota 2
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 …
Police arrest Challenger player at internet cafe in China
William Davis
League of Legends
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 …
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