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Here’s how to make and use custom menu backgrounds in CSGO Steven Rondina Did you know that you can create custom backgrounds for in Counter-Strike: Global Offensive? And that it’s really easy to do? If you’ve watched many CSGO streamers, you’ve probably seen personalities use custom menu backgrounds at some point. These might be pictures of themselves, homages to CSGO esports’ most memorable moments, or something else entirely. Either way, it’s a great way to add some fun to the game before you …

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Asmongold mocks OnlyFans over prohibiting sexual content Olivia Richman Controversial streamer Zack “Asmongold” always has something bold to say. This time, the World of Warcraft and Final Fantasy player had harsh words for OnlyFans. The internet has received some shocking news regarding the aforementioned website. Starting in October, OnlyFans may prohibit creators from posting some sexually explicit content. Sex workers will still be able to put up nude photos and videos if they agree with OnlyFans’ new policy, which …

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Call of Duty Vanguard revealed for November, integrates Warzone William Davis The next title in the Call of Duty franchise has finally been revealed, but the old games aren’t done just yet. Call of Duty Vanguard is a first-person shooter set in World War II that is being developed by Sledgehammer Games. The title will be the newest mainline entry in the Call of Duty series. Instead of replacing the previous titles, Warzone will continue to receive post-launch development alongside Vanguard. …

Dota 2

ESL One Fall Bootcamp group stage opening round betting picks William Davis ESL One Fall on patch 7.30 is guaranteed to be entertaining, but its group stage format could make it even more lucrative. The group stage of ESL One Fall Bootcamp Edition is best-of-two with a point system. In addition to fun storylines created by ties, that means higher odds and bigger payouts for savvy Dota 2 bettors. This tournament is your last chance to bolster your funds before The International …

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This multipurpose smoke on Overpass makes T-side easier Fariha Bhatti Overpass is one of the trickest maps to win as Terrorists, which is why its unique design calls for complex strategies to bag rounds on both sides. Competitive maps in Counter-Strike: Global Offensive are suitably balanced but one side often has an advantage due to the structure of entryways, size of the location, and more. The two-story map Overpass allows for incredible plays and executes, like throwing a fake utility …

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Worst bug in Dota 2 history? Meepo can create infinite clones William Davis Meepo is one of the glitchiest heroes in Dota 2 history, but patch 7.30 has seen things hit new heights. By combining Meepo’s new Aghanim’s Shard ability with other spells and items, Dota 2 players can create Meepo clones of their own in patch 7.30. The issue stems from Meepo’s ultimate Divided We Stand being given an active ability. Valve will likely fix the issue in the near future, but …

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Four epic PC games that are worth your time William Davis Gamers are spoiled for choice these days. There are so many PC games now available with different intensity levels that there are plenty of great games to choose from regardless of genre preferences.  There are new games and remastered classics that can liven up a rainy weekend, or a rainy year or two. Here are four epic games to try out that will likely deliver some fun times.  This is …

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Silver player matches with master guardians, wins dramatic 1v5 Steven Rondina What happens when you take a silver-ranked Counter-Strike: Global Offensive player and drop him into a game with a bunch of master guardians? Silliness. And sometimes, an improbably victory. One player recently had this happen with a silver IV player somehow getting matched up against a group of master guardians. Naturally, the game went poorly for the overmatched player but they did manage to have one shining moment. Faced with …

Biggest winners and losers of Dota 2 patch 7.30 William Davis Dota 2 Dota 2 patch 7.30 is finally here, and the meta might get turned upside down. Patch 7.29 was dominated by Aghanim’s Shards and Scepters, many of which have been toned down for The International 2021. The neutral items pool received a big shakeup, and a few heroes have cool new abilities to play around with. Out of Dota 2’s 121 heroes, six in particular stood out for being either buffed …

Dr Disrespect explains why he won’t be on Joe Rogan’s podcast Olivia Richman News Guy “Dr Disrespect” Beahm has continued to hold his ground when it comes to not appearing on Joe Rogan’s popular podcast. The streaming superstar recently turned down the idea of going on The Joe Rogan Experience during a live stream on YouTube. The Spotify-exclusive podcast gets millions of views per episode, but the Two Time isn’t interested. A fan asked Dr Disrespect what he would do if Joe Rogan called …

CallMeCarson confirms his return after grooming allegations Olivia Richman News After months of teasing, Carson “CallMeCarson” King has announced that he’s officially returning to streaming.  Matthew “Mizkif” Rinaudo invited CallMeCarson onto his stream on August 13, which already surprised a lot of viewers due to CallMeCarson’s absence from social media. During the stream, CallMeCarson said that he would be back “real soon.” In January 2021, it came to light that the YouTuber had told members of the Lunch Club that …

Tarik explains why pro players switch to Valorant Fariha Bhatti News 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, …

How to get the Among Us sus crosshair in Valorant Fariha Bhatti News 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 …

Ninja blames his toxic chat for streaming less on Twitch Olivia Richman News 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 …

Pokémon Unite mobile release date, 2 new Pokemon announced Nina Forneloza News 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 …

How to join the upcoming Lost Ark beta test, paid and free William Davis News Want to test the newest action MMO before it finally releases in the United States? Lost Ark is one of the most popular MMORPGs in Asia but it’s just now becoming available in North America. Tripod Studios and Smilegate are giving fans a chance to preview the game before the official release. There are two different ways of getting access to the beta. The only way to guarantee access to …

Will Smith, Morty, J Balvin, and more are coming to Fortnite William Davis Fortnite A crazy batch of upcoming Fortnite cosmetics has been leaked by data miners. Upcoming collaborations for Fortnite have been spoiled by renowned leakers HYPEX and Officer. The pair uncovered several new collaborations that have yet to be formally announced. There’s a ton of cool stuff coming soon for Fortnite, so let’s start with the most surprising new addition. The wildest upcoming inclusion is a new Fortnite character skin based on …

Zacian, Zamazenta, and more from Galar coming to Pokemon GO William Davis News Five years after its release, Pokemon GO has finally caught up with the main games of the franchise and will soon be releasing brand new Pokemon from the Galar region.  During the most recent Pokemon Presents, it was revealed that Pokemon from the Galar region will be making an appearance in Pokemon GO starting with the Ultra Unlock part three event. This event is set to start on Friday, August …

New Fortnite Impostors mode looks like Among Us copy Fariha Bhatti News 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 …

Snorlax, Slowbro nerfed in 2nd Pokemon Unite balance update William Davis News 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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