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Yoru rework will include updated agent abilities and visuals
Fariha Bhatti
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 …
League of Legends
Explaining the LCK standings heading into the final summer week
William Davis
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 …
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Valorant fan creates tool to easily change entire skin loadouts
Fariha Bhatti
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 …
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Dr Disespect to create “streamer’s dream games” with new studio
William Davis
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 …
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Back 4 Blood’s single-level versus mode has fans wanting more
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. 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 …
League of Legends
Ninjas in Pyjamas returning to LoL through Victory Five merger
William Davis
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 …
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Patch 3.03 adds wall bang update, Viper’s accidental buff fixed
Fariha Bhatti
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 …
League of Legends
New Crime City Nightmare and Phoenix skin splash arts revealed
William Davis
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 …
shroud says that Counter-Strike players are the “best gamers”
Fariha Bhatti
Counter-Strike
It’s no secret that Michael “shroud” Grzesiek has a love-hate relationship with Counter-Strike: Global Offensive, but he’s a firm believer that CSGO players are some of the “best gamers” of all time. shroud was a decorated CSGO pro during his peak playing days. Unlike other retired players, shroud only became more popular as one of the most influential Twitch streamers after stepping away from the competition. Despite his dynamic resume, …
CSGO player count falls for 6th straight month, here’s why
Steven Rondina
Counter-Strike
Counter-Strike: Global Offensive suffered an enormous loss of players in June and things haven’t improved much in the days since. CSGO’s average player count declined almost 8% in July, another tough loss after what was a disastrous June for the tactical shooter. The game averaged 506,067.4 players in July with a peak of just 763,523, according to Steam Charts. This marks six straight months of declining player counts for CSGO, extending …
The best skins in Pokemon Unite and how to get them
William Davis
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Pokemon Unite is rapidly expanding by adding new playable Pokemon to the game and including balance updates to keep the game fresh and interesting. Another part of the game that is constantly being developed is the skins that can be purchased to change the appearance of the Pokemon. Skins are already known as a popular product in League of Legends, Counter-Strike Global Offensive, Fortnite, and many other big online multiplayer …
How to block esports gambling sites
William Davis
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How to Block eSport Gambling Sites Gambling gives users an adrenaline high, but at the same time has an addictive undercurrent to it. Even when taken online, these problems persisted. The threat of compulsive gambling is real and should be handled with care. The UK began its blocking tactic to help those with serious problems with gambling to deal with them. Those who have a habit or are vulnerable to …
Dota 2 pro proves that carry Pudge can work in your pub games
William Davis
Dota 2
For PSG.LGD’s matchup against developmental team Aster.Aries, top carry Wang “Ame” Chunyu chose to have a little fun. WePlay AniMajor champion and The International 2021 favorite PSG.LGD has won two games in OGA Dota PIT China with a hard carry Pudge. PSG.LGD has drafted the traditionally awful hero four times, including against Vici Gaming and Elephant. Superstar carry Wang “Ame” Chunyu has averaged an 11.50 KDA with 809 gold per …
Pokimane admits that she’s scared of taking breaks from Twitch
Olivia Richman
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Despite taking breaks in the past, streaming superstar Imane “Pokimane” Anys admitted that she’s scared of stepping away from Twitch for any length of time. Pokimane has been more than successful as a streamer but admitted that there’s a lot of pressure to keep up with streaming once you get to her level. Pokimane said that she often thinks about streaming during her time off since she’s playing games anyway. …
Raze can destroy Ascent’s doors with a single Blast Pack
Fariha Bhatti
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This new trick to break Ascent’s door will save you bullets and a lot of extra effort. There’s nothing more annoying than bunny-hopping towards a site, only to watch the automatic doors slide shut in your face. Ascent’s unique electric gates are a blessing and a curse at the same time, but Raze may have a solution. The stubborn doors can be destroyed with a single Blast Pack, which is …
MAD Lions pick up former pro Vizicsacsi as positional coach
William Davis
League of Legends
MAD Lions has made an addition to the coaching staff ahead of the 2021 LEC Summer Split playoffs by adding former professional top laner Kiss “Vizicsacsi” Tamás as a positional coach. The former top-lane star will be the positional coach for İrfan “Armut” Tükek in the top lane to help him get in the best shape possible to defend the LEC title. The Turkish top laner is still fairly young …
Raze can move corpses and it’s both hilarious and useful
Fariha Bhatti
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Raze is capable of flinging corpses in Valorant, and it’s a hilariously useful tool. Like most other shooter games, dead bodies in Valorant are stationary. Bullets can’t budge them from their initial spot which is important when playing as agents like Sage. However, there is a way to adjust the positions of corpses in a way that can help your team or just make you laugh. In Counter-Strike: Global Offensive, …
shroud blasts players who prefer max graphics over performance
Fariha Bhatti
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Twitch streamer Michael “shroud” Grzesiek doesn’t think you should prioritize graphics over performance, no matter how great your gaming rig might be. It’s exciting to boost your video settings to the max after updating to a better GPU. Viewing your surroundings in high definition might make the game appear more refined. Still, shroud says that performance should always be the priority. In a recent stream, the former Counter-Strike: Global Offensive professional …
Watch Akshan revive his entire team after an enemy pentakill
William Davis
League of Legends
Players in solo queue are slowly starting to become morefamiliar with the unique mechanics of the newest League of Legends champion, Akshan. But a recent play shows why there is still a lot to learn, especially around Akshan’s revive mechanic. In a play that quickly started trending on social media, a Kindred player got a pentakill that ended up costing the game for his team. Usually, a pentakill will mean …
Hidden Dota 2 files suggest 3 majors for next DPC season
William Davis
Dota 2
Details for the 2022 Dota Pro Circuit season may have been leaked as part of an update for Dota 2. In a small update for Dota 2, new strings were added to the game’s files that hint towards the future of the Dota Pro Circuit. Based on placeholder names, Valve appears to be planning a three-season year for the 2022 Dota Pro Circuit. That could mean three Dota 2 majors …
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