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Wacky glitch lets Weaver attack up to 6 times at once Dota 2 Wacky glitch lets Weaver attack up to 6 times at once By William Davis A pro CSGO team just had their secret strat book leaked, again Counter-Strike A pro CSGO team just had their secret strat book leaked, again By William Davis A talented Valorant player created a realistic 3D Killjoy statue News A talented Valorant player created a realistic 3D Killjoy statue By Fariha Bhatti
Dr Disrespect wants to lead Netflix into live streaming News
Dr Disrespect wants to lead Netflix into live streaming Olivia Richman Herschel “Dr Disrespect” Beahm IV has some big plans for Netflix. The streaming service just has to sit down and talk to him.  Dr Disrespect told fans in a July 29 stream that he wanted to become the first streamer on Netflix. It’s not known why Dr Disrespect was permanently banned from Twitch to this day. But since his ban from Twitch, Dr Disrespect has been growing his presence on …
CSGO may soon let you buy multiple molotovs, share with team Counter-Strike
CSGO may soon let you buy multiple molotovs, share with team William Davis Counter-Strike: Global Offensive players will soon be able to pass grenades to friends and go above the normal limits on grenade types, assuming recent Twitter posts aren’t just an elaborate bait by Valve. On July 29, CSGO’s official social media posted a reply to Classic Offensive developer ZooL_Smith. In it, the development team hinted that a new grenade-drop feature might be added to CSGO. The message was predated by another …
Players are knifing enemies through objects in Valorant News
Players are knifing enemies through objects in Valorant Fariha Bhatti Wall bangs are cool but not when you get stabbed through a metal door. Shooting through fragile walls is a pretty common tactic in first-person shooter games. Some weapons are powerful enough to hit an enemy through the wall but this surefire tactic has become ridiculous in Valorant. A player has found a potential bug that allows you to stab through the doors on Ascent.  Many players have criticized Valorant …
Valorant pro shows off an insane wall bang spot on Breeze News
Valorant pro shows off an insane wall bang spot on Breeze Fariha Bhatti This new wall bang spot will make your enemies think twice before planting the Spike.  Wall banging is a common tactic that players utilize to wound enemies through walls and other materials from a safe position. This tactic can either be used to damage the opponent or to keep them away from a particular position. Fortunately, Valorant has plenty of paper walls that you can shoot through and catch enemies …
Dota 2 pros are rushing Helm of the Dominator with no starting items Dota 2 Dota 2 pros are rushing Helm of the Dominator with no starting items By William Davis The funniest submissions from The International 10 Short Film Contest Dota 2 The funniest submissions from The International 10 Short Film Contest By William Davis Everything you need to know about recurring Pokemon GO events News Everything you need to know about recurring Pokemon GO events By Steven Rondina
This is how to play the jungle role in Pokemon Unite News
This is how to play the jungle role in Pokemon Unite William Davis Pokemon Unite is starting to develop its early meta and playing the center area of the map plays a big part in it.  Just like many other MOBAs, Pokemon Unite has a jungle where certain Pokemon excel in farming and roaming around the map. The jungle role in Pokemon has proven to be the go-to place for strong fighters such as Lucario, Zeraora, and Gengar who can clear wild Pokemon …
Cinderace tops Pokemon Unite tier list, where do others rank? News
Cinderace tops Pokemon Unite tier list, where do others rank? Steven Rondina Pokemon Unite is here, and there are more than 20 playable Pokemon to choose from for players. But where do they rank? Which Pokemon are best? Given how many there are and that players need to be very choosy about which characters they purchase, it’s worth taking a deeper look at who the best Pokemon are in Pokemon Unite right now. Naturally, the best way to order things is a …
CouRage trashes Call of Duty: Warzone, says Apex Legends is best Apex Legends
CouRage trashes Call of Duty: Warzone, says Apex Legends is best Olivia Richman Call of Duty: Warzone streamer Jack “CouRage” Dunlop heated up the rivalry between Activision’s battle royale and rival Apex Legends during a recent stream.  CouRage recently admitted that Apex Legends is “way better” than Warzone. The reason? Apex Legends has better ranked lobbies. This is something he personally noticed after quickly climbing up to Masters on Respawn’s battle royale earlier today.  “It’s crazy to see how many people are talking …
This is why Disguised Toast decided to leave Twitter News
This is why Disguised Toast decided to leave Twitter Olivia Richman Fans were surprised to see content creator Jeremy “Disguised Toast” Wang leave Twitter. But is it for good? And why is Disguised Toast leaving?  But before leaving Twitter, Disguised Toast released a video that shared his reasonings behind his avoiding the popular social media app. Dsguised Toast said that the app is “not good for my mental health.”  Disguised Toast said that the decision was difficult because Twitter is admittedly …
This molotov lineup shows why Viper is OP on Icebox Fariha Bhatti News Icebox may not let controllers deliver to their full potential but Viper’s kit can be an exception on this cold tundra map.  Tight choke corners, small entryways, and limited areas… Icebox has everything that makes a Controller’s kit less viable. However, Viper is proving that she’s deadly on all Valorant maps, choke points or not. A recent lineup discovered by a Redditor named Formicone will make point B permanently closed …
HUNDEN denies strat-sharing rumors, confirms leaving Heroic William Davis Counter-Strike Coach Nicolai “HUNDEN” Petersen has officially left Heroic after denying allegations of leaking the team’s strategies to competing organizations. Danish CSGO legend HUNDEN has announced his departure from the Heroic CSGO organization. He was not listed as a part of the squad for IEM Cologne, which hinted at an imminent departure. Heroic currently has mental and performance Coach Troels “robl” Robl and Physical Coach Kasper Straube listed for their CSGO …
Valorant players are banding together to find better teammates Fariha Bhatti News The solo queue experience in Valorant isn’t pleasant for everyone. Some players have discovered a new way to make it bearable. Imagine being able to queue with players who specifically complement your play style, pick agents according to team requirements, and communicate well. All of this is now more possible with the help of a new website created by Valorant players.  Winning solo ranked games isn’t a cakewalk, especially in …
Valorant’s Night. Market returns , offering cheaper skins Fariha Bhatti News Grab your wallets, because it’s time to hit the Valorant’s Night. Market for some new skins.  Riot Games has once again rolled out the official discount store that offers luxurious skins at a lower price. Valorant’s Night. Market is now live for all players to grab their dream cosmetics.  Night. Market will go live on July 28 at 5pm PT, and ends August 10 at 5pm PT pic.twitter.com/Z5VtBN3Tii — VALORANT …
Gaben confirms Dota 2 works on Steam Deck as he tests it himself William Davis Dota 2 The Steam Deck is confirmed to capably run Dota 2, a fact confirmed by Valve president Gabe Newell himself. Valve co-founder and president Gabe Newell gave a rare interview with IGN during a trip to Valve headquarters in Bellevue, Washington. In it, he confirmed that Dota 2 would be playable on the Steam Deck, and not just theoretically. Newell claims to have played the competitive MOBA for his own personal …
Riot bans accounts made to troll Faker in solo queue games William Davis League of Legends T1 mid laner Lee “Faker” Sang-hyeok has struggled all season with troll accounts in solo queue, but now Riot has finally responded to the issue.  Around nine accounts have reportedly been permanently banned after being used specifically to snipe Faker’s solo queue games and troll him. This has been a problem this whole season for the T1 superstar, which has set him back a ton in climbing the Korean solo …
Why are so many pro NA Dota 2 teams left without sponsors? William Davis Dota 2 Just a few years ago, Dota 2 teams had to beg and plead for sponsorship opportunities. Now they’re turning down offers left and right. So what changed? Dota 2 has noticeably shifted away from the traditional model in which rosters are supported by prominent esports organizations. This transition is most evident in North America, though the origins of the player-owned structure lie in Western Europe. Quincy Crew and Team Undying, …
Riot release micropatch to buff Akshan for the second time William Davis League of Legends Akshan is still fighting to overcome terrible win rates after his release and Riot has released another micropatch to help him out.  After his release about a week ago, Akshan has struggled on the solo queue ladder which has resulted in some very low win rates. While Akshan is being played in three different roles, all of them are below the win rate that is expected of a new champion. …
The strongest picks for climbing ranked in Pokemon Unite William Davis News Pokemon Unite is still in its very early stages, but a meta of strong picks is already starting to develop.  With only 20 Pokemon currently available, the game is limited how advanced the general meta can be. This means that many Pokemon will appear in most games, while only a few have fallen completely out of favor. Some of the strongest Pokemon will be seen carrying games all the time …
xQc gets DMCA banned from Twitch for streaming Olympics live Olivia Richman News Felix “xQc” Lengyel has been banned from Twitch once again. This time, the controversial content creator is in hot water over streaming Olympics videos through his channel.  In a recent stream, xQc watched a variety of clips from the Olympics. A copyright claim resulted in portions of the video being silenced. The DMCA strike also led xQc to get suspended from the streaming platform.  xQc tweeted about the incident earlier …
Former CSGO pro NBK slams Valorant ranked system, and here’s why Fariha Bhatti News Counter-Strike: Global Offensive veteran Nathan “NBK-” Schmitt may have transitioned to Valorant for good, but it doesn’t mean he likes everything about his new “main game.”  Valorant’s ranked mode has gone through quite an overhaul in Episode 2, but higher level players such as NBK still think that it is lacking. The former Counter-Strike: Global Offensive pro recently expressed his disappointment in the ranked system.  I need to sustain a …
Cooldown brings the live esports experience to your favorite pub William Davis League of Legends Looking to catch the next big esports event with friends and like-minded gamers? The Cooldown might just be your answer, with fresh prizes awaiting those who take the plunge. Most everyone has shared the experience of watching their favorite sporting events at their local pub. Whether it’s a game of football, rugby, or anything else, there’s a certain charm that comes with yelling and singing along with a group of …

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