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Here are 4 tips for winning more aim duels in Valorant
Fariha Bhatti
Do you ever whiff easy shots in Valorant even after spending hours on the practice range? You may be neglecting other crucial factors while focusing too much on your aim. Winning a duel isn’t all about pointing your gun at an opponent’s head and clicking. While it is a significant part of defeating an enemy in a one-on-one, you may want to consider other aspects to let your aim shine …
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All you need to know about Pokemon GO Squirtle Spotlight Hour
Olivia Richman
Wondering what’s next in Pokemon GO? It’s Squirtle Spotlight Hour! Pokemon GO’s Spotlight Hour events have been happening since 2020 and have shown to be among the most popular recurring events in the mobile game. The 60-minute event will give players the chance to get a Shiny Blastoise, Squirtle’s final evolution. The Water-type starter will also have an increased spawn rate during this time. Pokemon’s latest Spotlight Hour is coming …
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Try this Cypher one-way on Icebox to score easy kills
Fariha Bhatti
Sneaky intel gatherer Cypher is often sidelined on maps like Icebox, but these new smoke lineups prove that his kit is viable on all locations when used correctly. Icebox is a small map with tight choke points, which is why fast past agents that deal in damage shine on this unique map. Theoretically, controllers and their smokes are of little value as Icebox doesn’t have many wide openings to cover. …
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Major Pokemon GO discovery made on raid boss catch rates
Steven Rondina
Capturing Pokemon after raid battles can be one of the most frustrating things in Pokemon GO but it isn’t just because Niantic is trying to make it difficult. Pokemon fan site The Silph Road made an enormous discovery when it comes to capturing raid boss Pokemon. After tracking the success rate of thousands of Premier Ball throws, the site discovered that the game has escalating odds when it comes to …
League of Legends
Jhin and Janna create one of Ultimate Spellbook’s best combos
William Davis
Jhin with a Janna ultimate might not sound like the best combination in Ultimate Spellbook, but one player has proven its worthiness. In a recently trending clip, a Jhin player pulled off one of the most creative kills in Ultimate Spellbook so far by pushing the enemy into a stack of his own traps through the use of Janna’s Monsoon (R). The unexpected play on the enemy Fizz turned into …
League of Legends
LEC announces streamer Thebausffs as guest analyst and caster
Tokoni Uti
The LEC has announced that popular Twitch streamer Simon “Thebausffs” Hofverberg will appear on the broadcast’s analyst desk for week 6. Thebausffs will also step in as a caster for two games to be played on Friday. The LEC announced the news in a tweet that also confirmed the return of Jake “Hiprain” Matthews and Adrian “Jamada” Wharlton-Thorne as guest casters for Saturday’s stream. Thebausffs, who currently boasts more than 345,000 …
Counter-Strike
Are pro CSGO games too long? Astralis captain gla1ve thinks so
William Davis
Lukas “gla1ve” Rossander has expressed his belief that pro Counter-Strike: Global Offensive matches take too much time. Team Liquid and mousesports’ 106-round marathon match at IEM Cologne has reignited the discussion on CSGO’s pro game length. In an interview published by Polish esports news site Cybersport, Astralis’ in-game leader was asked his opinion on CSGO game length. gla1ve strongly echoed the sentiment that CSGO matches take too long, but he …
Dota 2
Vikin.gg cuts Dota 2 roster after flop in TI10 qualifiers
Steven Rondina
Vikin.gg has released its Dota 2 team. The European organization that was one of the standout performers of 2020 is stepping away from Dota 2. Vikin.gg announced the news on Twitter with very little explanation: We made the hard decision to part ways with our current roster: @boomdota, @Shad_Dota, @KheZu, @AramisDota2, @Seleri4096 and @ImmortalFaithd. We’re proud of everything we’ve achieved together and we wish them nothing but the best.Thank you …
Stockholm mayor fights federal esports rulings after TI10 changes locations
William Davis
Dota 2
Stockholm political leader Anna König Jerlmyr has sent a letter to multiple Swedish governing bodies asking for federal recognition of esports. The request comes weeks after a Swedish federal decision ruled that esports players were not elite athletes, denying them legally defined special privileges. Consequentially, The International 10 officially relocated out of Stockholm to Bucharest, Romania. Dota 2 players would not be able to acquire Swedish visas for the $40 …
The complete guide to effectively using the Operator in Valorant
Fariha Bhatti
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The Operator has always remained under professional players’ scope for not being deadly enough but it’s still one of the best weapons in Valorant. Snipers in Valorant often get criticized for being a bit slow but these weapons are still prefered due to the high damage rate. Many players prefer the Operator for its one-shot kill potential that can de lethal when equipped with the correct agent. The Operator has …
T1 vs. DWG KIA: 2021 LCK Summer betting analysis
William Davis
League of Legends
A match between the old and new kings of the LCK is about to unfold in the 2021 LCK Summer Split during week 6. The match is between the defending champion DWG KIA and a T1 side that is looking to reclaim the throne this split and potentially make a deep run at the 2021 World Championship. Before T1 can get their hopes up for any of that, it’s time …
MoonMeander blasts EternaLEnVy over breakup of previous team
Steven Rondina
Dota 2
Jacky “EternaLEnVy” Mao has made a lot of enemies during his time in professional Dota 2. Among them is David “MoonMeander” Tan. The Undying player blasted his former teammate in a recent Twitch stream. MoonMeander reflected on his time with EternaLEnVy on the Fighting PandaS team in 2019 and harshly criticized EternaLEnVy for how he departed the team at the time. “One day before we had the signing with CR4ZY, …
xQc explains the scary reason for his move and Twitch absence
Olivia Richman
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Felix “xQc” Lengyel sent out a cryptic tweet earlier this week that had fans speculating that the controversial streamer had taken a break from Twitch to focus on moving. Now, xQc has shared more information on his situation during a recent broadcast. xQc confirmed that he had first moved when he was getting swatted daily. Starting to fear for his life, xQc decided to leave his home. But sharing details …
Valve launching Steam Deck portable PC to take on consoles
Steven Rondina
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Following previous leaks, Valve has officially confirmed that it is returning to the PC manufacturing space with a new handheld device. The Steam Deck is a portable PC that is capable of running games from a player’s Steam library. It is laid out similar to the Nintendo Switch but is significantly larger with “paddle” buttons on the back of the hand grips. It also has touch pads similar to those …
Pokemon Unite release date announced with Zeraora promotion
Steven Rondina
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After a rocky reveal fans are finally starting to get excited about the upcoming Pokemon-themed MOBA, Pokemon Unite. The anticipation won’t be lasting much longer though, as a release date has been officially revealed on the game’s official Twitter account. ???? #PokemonUNITE on Nintendo Switch ????️ July 21 ⚡️ Get Zeraora just for logging in before August 31! ➡️ Details: https://t.co/HblnjdoH81 pic.twitter.com/9rNm5aNoTl — Pokémon UNITE (@PokemonUnite) July 15, 2021 “Get …
5 characters that have to be in Nickelodeon All-Star Brawl
William Davis
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13 characters have already been confirmed for Nickelodeon All-Star Brawl, but there will be plenty more reveals before the brawling fighter reminiscent of Smash Bros is released. The premier showed off the obvious inclusions such as Spongebob and Michelangelo, though less-famous characters including Powdered Toast Man from Ren & Stimpy and Oblina from Aaahh!!! Real Monsters also made the cut. There’s no official confirmation of any further characters beyond the …
An overview of the Canadian esports market size
William Davis
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In recent years, esports competitions have become very popular across the globe, turning competitive gaming into a full-on sport. What was once a niche community was turning into a multi-billion dollar phenomenon. Games such as PlayerUnknown’s Battlegrounds, League of Legends, Dota 2, and Fortnite have massive followings and see millions of dollars change hands each year. Canada also plays a fairly large role in this industry. Canadian players have notched …
A guide to the top 7 Pragmatic Play casinos
William Davis
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Pragmatic Play is one of the leading software developers in the iGaming industry. The provider supplies award-winning gaming content to online casinos across the globe. The software provider doesn’t just create exciting slot titles for enthusiastic players. It also develops Live Casino content that you can access across all platforms on both mobile and desktop. The software developer hosts various exciting promotions, including Drops & Wins and Pragmatic …
The biggest and most iconic esports tournaments to date
William Davis
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Esports tournaments are big and some can even draw the attention of people who don’t even follow the games being played. Not only that but some of these events can bestow the winners millions of dollars for a few days’ work. Here are some of the biggest and most iconic events in esports today. Honor of Kings World Champion Cup The Honor of Kings championship doesn’t get its due because …
How to train the best Emboar for raids and PvP in Pokemon GO
William Davis
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Thanks to its new move from the latest Community Day, Emboar has become a solid pick for taking on gym battles and raids in Pokemon GO. July 3’s Community Day celebration gave every player a chance to nab Tepig and Pignite as well as stock up on evolution materials. Emboar can contribute a lot more to a Pokemon GO team than just filling out the Pokedex. By leaning into either …
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