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CSGO star Stewie2K says he will “eventually” switch to Valorant Counter-Strike CSGO star Stewie2K says he will “eventually” switch to Valorant By William Davis SK Gaming accused of not paying developmental players, coaches League of Legends SK Gaming accused of not paying developmental players, coaches By Steven Rondina Pokemon Unite may be hiding bots behind real user names News Pokemon Unite may be hiding bots behind real user names By Olivia Richman
xQc unbanned after a few hours of being suspended from Twitch 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 …
ESL Pro League Season 14 group stage betting preview 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 updates hero leg counts, reignites fan controversy 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, …
Amouranth talks “weekly” swatting after possible arson attempt 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 Counter-Strike Game-breaking CSGO “god mode” bug makes players invincible By Fariha Bhatti Man accused of killing Brazilian voice actress for Sivir, Mercy League of Legends Man accused of killing Brazilian voice actress for Sivir, Mercy By Steven Rondina xQc is banned from Twitch for a fifth time, but why? News xQc is banned from Twitch for a fifth time, but why? By Olivia Richman
Rengar getting changes that make him stronger in low ELO games League of Legends
Rengar getting changes that make him stronger in low ELO games William Davis 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 Counter-Strike
CSGO hacker facing 6 years in prison over alleged DDoS attack William Davis 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 Counter-Strike
Turkish CSGO superteam finally launches as Eternal Fire William Davis 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 News
This is how to mute a player or lower voice volume in Valorant Fariha Bhatti 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 …
How to gamble responsibly online William Davis News Gambling online can be enticing and fun, with everything from brick-and-mortar casinos being available online.    Gambling, whether online or land-based, is a form of paid entertainment with the possibility of a huge payoff through winning bets. Managing your playing habits is essential when you gamble online. While online gambling is more convenient, the privacy it offers can give you a false sense of security when it comes to dropping …
Best New Zealand online casinos in 2021 William Davis News If you’re looking for a fun place to play your favorite casino games online, New Zealand is the place to go. Not only is the country recognized as one of the most beautiful in the world, but it’s also home to some of the best casinos on Earth.  These online casinos are not like their land-based counterparts, and come with benefits like incredible graphics, swift software updates, and hundreds of …
Blizzard removes LAN, P2P play from Diablo 2 Resurrected Steven Rondina News Looking forward to getting all your friends together for an in-house game of Diablo 2 just like in the good ol’ days? Well, not so fast. Blizzard has updated the FAQ page for Diablo 2 Resurrected on the game’s official website, including some sections about the nature of online play. With that, the company quietly revealed that a number of online features from the original game are set to be …
2021 European Masters Summer schedule, groups revealed Tokoni Uti League of Legends 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 …
Fortnite streamer banned on Twitch after child rape arrest Olivia Richman Fortnite 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 …
Cr1TiKaL launches Moist Esports for Smash Melee and streaming William Davis News 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 …
Here are the best skills, items for Talonflame in Pokemon Unite Steven Rondina News 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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