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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 …
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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, …
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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 …
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When does Valorant Episode 3 Act 2 begin? New release date
Fariha Bhatti
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. …
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The zombies in Back 4 Blood accidentally use racist language
William Davis
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 …
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
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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. 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 …
Patch 3.03 adds wall bang update, Viper’s accidental buff fixed
Fariha Bhatti
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Patch 3.03 bears bad news for Viper players who were having a field day after an accidental buff. The new patch update is finally here and while it’s not a big one, it certainly brings some major changes for regular Valorant players. The brand new update significantly nerfs Viper’s ultimate, adds advanced crosshair options, and fixes several other bugs in the game. After installing patch 3.01, players noticed a pleasant …
New Crime City Nightmare and Phoenix skin splash arts revealed
William Davis
League of Legends
With the big Rise of the Sentinels event behind us, Riot Games will soon be releasing brand new cosmetics including the long-awaited Crime City Nightmare skin line and Phoenix cosmetics. The two new skin lines will likely hit the Public Beta Environment (PBE) soon, having fans playing as some of the baddest criminals in Runeterra or take on one of the new and unexpected Phoenix skins. The Crime City Nightmare …
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