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Counter-Strike Turkish CSGO superteam finally launches as Eternal Fire By William Davis News This is how to mute a player or lower voice volume in Valorant By Fariha Bhatti Counter-Strike Should CSGO have a forgive option for killing teammates? By William Davis

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Raze player gets hilarious 2-on-1 clutch win from the grave Olivia Richman 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 …

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When is crossplay coming to Destiny 2? Fariha Bhatti 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 …

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The best moves and items for Venusaur in Pokemon Unite William Davis 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 …

Counter-Strike

CSGO players troll Valve for music kit update “nobody asked for” Fariha Bhatti 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 …

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League of Legends

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 …

Kay/O can help take site control on Ascent Fariha Bhatti News Agent 16 Kay/O is the perfect initiator to help open bomb points in Valorant. You just need to know this lineup.  Valorant’s newest terminator Kay/O is ideal for players who like no-nonsense games, void of complex strategies. However, he’s also capable of using his kit tactically when required. His utility works similar to other agents like Killjoy, Viper, and it can help break down enemy defenses.  Ascent is a relatively …

The best way to full clear jungle on Yuumi has been discovered William Davis League of Legends Even after 11 years, players are still constantly trying out new things in League of Legends. Some turn out to be more viable than others, but this recent jungle clear path with Yuumi will likely go down as one of those strategies that probably shouldn’t be tried out in a real game.  In a recent video by Youtuber Phylaris, a record-breaking jungle path was discovered for support champion Yuumi. Even …

Streamer ImJasmine returns after wardrobe malfunction Twitch ban Olivia Richman News Twitch streamer Jasmine “ImJasmine” Vo is back on the streaming platform, but not many people immediately knew about her return.  ImJasmine informed her Instagram fans that she was live again on Twitch. She proceeded to have a Just Chatting stream that celebrated her return. The six-hour stream had over 117,000 total viewers.  “I was gone a very long time,” ImJasmine said with a laugh at the beginning of the stream. …

Players are torn about old bundle returning to Valorant market Fariha Bhatti News 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 …

MSL launches new Danish CSGO roster with aizy and JUGi William Davis Counter-Strike 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 …

What you need to know about Nintendo Switch Online in 2021 Steven Rondina News 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 …

Here is everything we know about Blastoise in Pokemon Unite Olivia Richman News 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 News 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 News 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 …

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