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Counter-Strike zonic may leave Astralis and take multiple players with him By William Davis News Asmongold asks fans to stop harassing WoW dev who bashed him By Olivia Richman News A beginner’s guide to online gambling and how to be successful By William Davis

Dota 2

Undying clinch spot in The International 2021 in NA qualifiers William Davis After a flawless run through the upper bracket, North American upper-division mainstay Undying has earned a spot at The International 2021. Undying entered the qualifiers as the favorites after Kim “DuBu” Doo-young led the team to a bronze finish in both Dota Pro Circuit seasons. The squad entered with some momentum from their championship at BTS Pro Series Season 6, where they defeated 4 Zoomers 3-1 for the trophy. Undying …

League of Legends

LEC returns to LEC Studio, LAN play in week 5 of summer split William Davis LEC players and fans alike have been waiting patiently for teams to return to the LEC Studio in Berlin and now, it’s finally happening.  Starting from the upcoming 2021 LEC Summer Split Week 5, teams will return to on-stage play in the studio but with a few caveats. While everyone had probably hoped for a full return, the LEC will start slowly and have the first, third, and fifth game …

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Everything you need to know about Bidoof & Pokemon’s Bidoof Day Olivia Richman The love of Bidoof may have started as a meme, but now there’s an entire day celebrating the weak mouse Pokemon. And yes, Bidoof is a mouse. Not a beaver.  Bidoof Day is now official as of a few days ago. It was on July 1. But why?  Bidoof is a normal type Pokemon, described as a “plump mouse.” Yes, it looks like a beaver. No, it’s not a beaver.  …

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Leffen considers quitting Melee after Summit 11 visa issues Olivia Richman Super Smash Bros. Melee star William “Leffen” Hjelte won’t be at Smash Summit 11 due to visa issues. This is actually one of an abundance of travel problems throughout his Melee career and it seems like this one may be the final straw for Leffen.  Leffen revealed on Twitter that “silly” visa problems have kept him from making the trip to North America, where the tournament will take place July …

Dota 2 Fnatic qualify for The International 10 with reverse 3-0 over TNC Predator By William Davis News All you need to know about Rocket League RMR in 2021 By Fariha Bhatti News Which is better, Phantom or Vandal? TenZ gives his answer By Fariha Bhatti

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DansGaming takes break from streaming to be with ill mother Olivia Richman Twitch partner DansGaming is canceling his upcoming streams to spend more time with his terminally ill mother.  DansGaming tweeted earlier today that he was leaving streaming for a bit to “say goodbye” to his mom. He ended the tweet with a crying emoji. The streaming community immediately rallied behind DansGaming, offering their support during a terrible time. Timothy “TimTheTatman” Betar told DansGaming that he was hoping for the best.  Streams …

Counter-Strike

The CSGO player count is dramatically declining in 2021 Fariha Bhatti Counter-Strike: Global Offensive has lost a large chunk of its player base in the second quarter of 2021, according to Steam Charts.  CSGO’s future has been up in the air since the release of rival tactical shooter Valorant, but the game managed to keep steady for several months after. That’s changed since May, with the game experiencing one of its sharpest declines in active players in years, dropping more than …

League of Legends

Big changes coming to TFT Reckoning with Dawn of Heroes update Steven Rondina Teamfight Tactics’ latest set, Reckoning, is in for a big change with League of Legends patch 11.15. Riot Games has revealed TFT Reckoning: Dawn of Heroes. Dawn of Heroes is a mid-set update that will significantly overhaul some of the main mechanics of TFT Reckoning while also introducing some new features of its own. #TFT Reckoning: Dawn of Heroes TL;DR! ⚠️Shadow Items are leaving ????Radiant Items have been added, they’re …

League of Legends

Riot introduce a new music album for content creators called Sessions William Davis Streamers and content creators are in for a treat as Riot Games has just launched its new music project called Sessions.  The first project Sessions: Vi includes a 37-song instrumental music album that will be completely free and safe for content creators to use. The album puts a big emphasis on the instrumental and has cut out any sort of lyrics in all songs. This will hopefully make the music …

Formula 1 2021 release date revealed with price, teaser, more Fariha Bhatti News The new instalment in Codemasters’ critically acclaimed Formula 1 racing series is releasing soon with tons of new features.  Codemasters had pleasant news for motor racing fans who have been eagerly waiting for an updated version of Formula 1. The launch of F1 2021 is just under a month away, and teasers hint at its Braking Point story mode, new characters, and a co-op career.  We finally have an official …

What is Alpha Boost in Rocket League, and why is it so expensive? Fariha Bhatti News Have you ever heard your skilled teammates boast about their “Alpha boost” in Rocket League? It’s an understandable flex, as Alpha Boost isn’t something that just anyone can get their hands on.  Motorsports and racing games have evolved drastically in the past few years, but Psyonix’s motorized soccer game remains popular. Thanks to the vivid visuals and an unusual concept, Rocket League is one of the most enjoyable games out …

These League of Legends champions still have broken hitboxes William Davis League of Legends After 11 years, League of Legends still has a lot of questionable hitboxes on its champions, and some of the worst revolve around hooks and grabs.  For years, players from all over the world have struggled with weird hitboxes in League of Legends and it has gotten to a point where it’s looking unlikely that it will ever be fully fixed. While develop Riot Games has worked on improving hitboxes …

This is why the Dual Berettas are still the worst weapon in CSGO William Davis Counter-Strike Counter-Strike: Global Offensive is a fairly serious tactical shooter, so it’s no surprise that the game’s akimbo pistols are the worst weapon in the tactical title. All of CSGO’s sidearms have clear strengths and weaknesses. The Desert Eagle can kill in a single hit, but has massive recoil. The TEC-9 is the king of run-and-gun, but struggles to connect at range. The Dual Berettas’ biggest upside is its double magazine, …

Are League of Legends battle passes worth it? Some say no William Davis League of Legends Battle passes have been a common way for game developers to include extra in-game content for players while earning money at the same time. This is something Riot Games has taken to using in League of Legends, but the question now is if Riot’s approach is too cheap or maybe even too greedy compared to other big games. Battle passes have been used in games such as Fortnite, Apex Legends, and …

FaZe Clan kicks Kay, suspends Jarvis and Teeqo over crypto scam Steven Rondina News FaZe Clan has kicked one member of its organization and suspended three others over an alleged cryptocurrency scam. The organization announced that Jarvis “Jarvis” Khattri, Nikan “Nikan” Nadim, and Jakob “Teeqo” Swarden have been suspended indefinitely. Frazier “Kay” Khattri was cut entirely. This comes after the four content creators purportedly took part in an egregious pump-and-dump and fake charity scam designed to trick their fans. A statement from FaZe Clan. …

Is Nature’s Prophet the worst Dota 2 hero in the 7.29 meta? William Davis Dota 2 Nature’s Prophet monthly win rate currently sits at an abysmal 42.41%, the lowest of any Dota 2 hero in patch 7.29d. That extremely low win rate extends to every skill bracket, dropping lowest in Divine and Immortal to 40.2%. His best bracket is Ancient, where he wins just 42.5% of matches.  One reason for Nature’s Prophet’s decline is the Dota 2 metagame shifting towards map mobility and wave control. Nature’s …

Is shroud returning to pro play? Top streamer considers VCT Fariha Bhatti News Michael “shroud” Grzesiek may be returning to the competition, but it would be in an entirely new tactical title this time around.  The popular streamer has a long account in esports as one of the most popular professional Counter-Strike: Global Offensive players of his time. In his recent stream, shroud has confirmed that he’s looking to compete “casually” in the upcoming Valorant Champions Tour: Open Qualifiers 3.  shroud quit competitive …

CLG vs Evil Geniuses 2021 LCS Summer betting & fantasy analysis William Davis League of Legends CLG will try to turn its losing streak around when facing off against Evil Geniuses on the second day of the 2021 LCS Summer Split Week 5.  After a fantastic fourth week for CLG, the team is back on a losing streak of three games that has lowered the hype around the squad once again. CLG managed to pull off three wins in a row during week 3, where the …

All about how to play GTA 5 online in 2021 Fariha Bhatti GTA Grand Theft Auto is a legendary action-adventure franchise popular among PC players ever since the release of its first instalment. The latest game in the series, Grand Theft Auto 5, is now playable online, and here’s how you can download and access it.  Rockstar Games has developed its latest game further, taking it to another level by allowing players to take their lucrative endeavours online. Currently, Grand Theft Auto 5 …

These are the best sites for tracking your in-game Dota 2 stats William Davis Dota 2 The idea of poring over hundreds of previous matches may sound boring to many gamers, but dedicated Dota 2 players are not your average gamers. Dota 2 fans love looking back through their years with the game, rediscovering memorable moments and revisiting their best and worst performances. Tons of websites have popped up to help Dota 2 players track their stats, but a few stand out thanks to their awesome …

Team Spirit’s run to playoffs at StarLadder RMR is miraculous William Davis Counter-Strike Four consecutive comebacks in the group stage have landed Team Spirit a spot in the StarLadder CIS RMR playoffs. As the #1 Regional Major Rankings team in the CIS region, Team Spirit was expected to dominate their group stage on the way to a playoff berth. Spirit’s final scoreline of 4-0 lines up with the prediction, but the team’s group stage run was anything but clean. Team Spirit lost the …

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