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The most expensive CSGO skin went through at $780K Counter-Strike The most expensive CSGO skin went through at $780K By Fariha Bhatti TSM vs. Team Liquid: 2021 LCS Summer betting analysis League of Legends TSM vs. Team Liquid: 2021 LCS Summer betting analysis By William Davis Valorant players want an “accept match” option like in CSGO News Valorant players want an “accept match” option like in CSGO By Fariha Bhatti
NICKMERCS says OP Warzone weapons are good, disagrees with fans News
NICKMERCS says OP Warzone weapons are good, disagrees with fans Olivia Richman Call of Duty: Warzone fans have recently called for Season 4’s Nail Gun to be nerfed. Many called it a “troll weapon” that doesn’t belong in a battle royale due to how aggressive it makes fighting and flanking. But streamer Nick “NICKMERCS” Kolcheff actually thinks that overpowered weapons are a good thing for the popular game.  The biggest complain that Warzone players have is the weapon balance. There have been …
Valve won’t have anything to do with TI10 qualifier broadcasts Dota 2
Valve won’t have anything to do with TI10 qualifier broadcasts Steven Rondina The International 2021’s unknown date and location aren’t the only problems with the event right now. A number of personalities in and around the Dota 2 esports scene have confirmed that Valve is effectively playing no part in broadcasting the qualifiers for The International 2021 and is not actively partnered with any of the Dota 2 personalities or institutions that are broadcasting the event. This comes after Valve made nearly …
NVIDIA hud removal is making flash capabilities in Valorant dysfunctional News
NVIDIA hud removal is making flash capabilities in Valorant dysfunctional Fariha Bhatti NVIDIA GeForce’s settings have been messing with the Valorant flashes. Annoying Valorant flashes recently got tweaked in patch 3.00, but an unofficial NVIDIA nerf is rendering them useless. Players have discovered that the blindside effect can be turned off by removing the HUD from NVIDIA settings.  The GE force Experience may help you record cool plays to flex on your followers and friends but it can also help you get …
Advances in gaming in the last decade News
Advances in gaming in the last decade William Davis For decades, gaming has provided enjoyment for millions of people in all its different genres.  The industry has grown from brick-and-mortar casinos and computer games and has become more vivid and real than ever before. Pixelated graphics and limited noises have become a distant past. Now, gaming strives to improve in parallel with technological advancements. The introduction of the internet to the casino industry in 1990 was a watershed moment …
How Twitch has shaped the gaming ecosystem News How Twitch has shaped the gaming ecosystem By William Davis The evolution of esports betting News The evolution of esports betting By William Davis Na’Vi out of TI10 qualifiers, GeneRaL jabs at former team Dota 2 Na’Vi out of TI10 qualifiers, GeneRaL jabs at former team By Steven Rondina
Dardoch cut by Dignitas after incident, returns to free agency League of Legends
Dardoch cut by Dignitas after incident, returns to free agency William Davis Joshua “Dardoch” Hartnett is no longer a part of Dignitas after a year with the team.  In a recent roster update, Dignitas announced that Dardoch is out. The veteran jungler was originally benched from the LCS roster in the middle of the LCS Summer Split’s third week. Dignitas has since used academy jungler Matthew “Akaadian” Higginbotham, who will also continue as the LCS starting jungler for Dignitas moving forward.  Our …
f0rest is taking break from CSGO for the birth of his child Counter-Strike
f0rest is taking break from CSGO for the birth of his child William Davis For one of CSGO’s most decorated players, some things are more important than tournaments. Dignitas rifler Patrik “f0rest” Lindberg will be taking a short break from his team to attend the birth of his child. Dignitas has yet to announce a temporary replacement.  This will be f0rest’s second child after his daughter was born in 2019. I wont be playing in the upcoming tournament with @dignitas because me and my …
Asmongold calls on Twitch to ban gambling streams for good News
Asmongold calls on Twitch to ban gambling streams for good Olivia Richman Outspoken streamer Asmongold has had a lot of beef with Twitch lately. The latest involves gambling. Asmongold recently called out Twitch for allowing the hot tub meta to evolve on the platform. Now Asmongold is calling on Twitch to put a stop to gambling streams. Gambling has been a hot topic for a while but Twitch has largely ignored the drama and hasn’t changed any of its Terms of Service …
Twitch streamer withawonder accused of grooming viewers in chat News
Twitch streamer withawonder accused of grooming viewers in chat Olivia Richman A streamer known as withawonder is getting some major attention on Twitch. But it’s not for his streaming prowess. Rather, it’s because he has been accused of grooming underage girls in his chat.  Before the accusations, withawonder had about 21,000 followers on Twitch. He wasn’t the most popular streamer on the platform but he had an active chat and dedicated following. On June 23, it was revealed that the streamer …
Watch this 1% health Tahm Kench defeat a full health Riven 1v1 William Davis League of Legends An epic battle between a Tahm Kench and Riven recently went viral in the League of Legends community, as Tahm Kench managed to come out victorious after starting the fight at extremely low health.  The fight started after Tahm Kench exited a separate skirmish where he came out with just a sliver of health remaining after taking down the enemy Talon. As he thought he was safe, the enemy Riven …
Can you get Spectre arcana for free from Nemestice Battle Pass? Steven Rondina Dota 2 While games like Fortnite and Apex Legends give players a good chance to grind their way to all the rewards in their seasonal battle passes, that hasn’t often been the case with Dota 2. But are things any different this time around? The greatest rewards from each of the recent The International Battle Passes have typically come with a price tag worth hundreds of dollars. That doesn’t change with Nemestice, …
G2 Esports vs. Fnatic: 2021 LEC Summer betting analysis William Davis League of Legends A classic banger is about to get underway during the 2021 LEC Summer Split week 3 when G2 Esports clash with Fnatic.  After a solid start to the summer split from both teams, it’s time for the two old kings of Europe to face off on Summoner’s Rift. G2 is currently topping the leaderboard with a 4-1 record alongside Misfits Gaming after a recent three-game winning streak. Fnatic has won …
How to find a partner while playing League of Legends William Davis News So, you want to find a significant other who shares your passion for League of Legends.  Sounds hard right? Well, with traditional methods, it definitely can be a challenge. But it’s certainly possible (albeit with a lot of trial, error, and luck). The most basic way to meet someone is by using the in-game chat feature. Don’t. There were enough harassment scandals in the community for you to hit on …
Esports and the new sports betting trend William Davis News The pace with which esports technology has developed has been electrifying. The gaming genre is now so engaging, so exciting, that inward investment is coming from all angles in the form of sponsorship and commercial partnerships. But there is another level of new external interest in all things League of Legends, Dota 2, and Counter-Strike in the betting industry. Imagine if you had contacted your local sportsbook 10 years ago …
The benefits of online gaming William Davis News Gambling online can seem like the most natural thing in the world to some individuals and the gaming nature of most casino games translates well to mobile devices. That said the biggest new trend in online gaming is with video games, particularly esports. With its expansion, online gambling has more to offer gamers, the economy and the industry as a whole. One of the most recognized advantages of the online …
Dragon Knight’s Nemestice Battle Pass skin has pay-to-win buff William Davis Dota 2 The DOTA: Dragon’s Blood animated series turned Dragon Knight into a Dota 2 icon. His new in-game hero persona skin from the Nemestice Battle Pass makes the fully armored hero look more like his anime counterpart, but also gives him a small pay-to-win buff. The new Nemestice Battle Pass includes a ton of cosmetics including the new Phantom Advent arcana for Spectre and the Dark Artistry Throwback hero persona for …
Dota 2 fans rage over Spectre arcana’s $150 price tag William Davis Dota 2 Arcanas are the most prestigious cosmetics in Dota 2 but fans aren’t satisfied with Spectre’s new Phantom Advent skin. Spectre’s arcana was created as a result of The International 10 Battle Pass’ Arcana Vote. Instead of being available in the Steam Market like other Arcana Vote winners, Valve decided to add the Phantom Advent arcana as the level 330 prize in the Nemestice Battle Pass. The Spectre arcana effectively costs …
TI10 officially out of Stockholm, date and location unknown Steven Rondina Dota 2 The International 2021 will not be taking place in Sweden. The Swedish Esports Federation has confirmed that Valve is officially nixing plans to host Dota 2’s grandest tournament in Stockholm. No further information was given on when or where it might happen. This follows an announcement earlier this week from Valve that the event’s status was in doubt due to potential visa issues that could occur due to local organizers’ …
CSGO player creates a GTA style loading screen Fariha Bhatti Counter-Strike Counter-Strike: Global Offensive’s stark loading screen can look pretty upbeat with a few tweaks, a fan-made teaser proves.  The current CSGO loading screen features basic guidelines that may help beginners understand the game better. However, older players who have a flair for editing are past that. A Redditor named Ael_YT has created an insane cinematic for CSGO that merges formal agents with GTA’s quirky theme.  GTA’s visuals have always been …
Everything we know so far about The Elder Scrolls 6 Steven Rondina News One of the most hotly anticipated games in the world right now is The Elder Scrolls 6. That’s impressive considering that there is little actual information about the game available. While the game’s development was confirmed years ago, there hasn’t been any sort of visible progress in terms of trailers, screenshots, or even interviews. As such, it’s worth skimming over the limited information that has come out on The Elder …
100 Thieves vs. Cloud9: 2021 LCS Summer betting analysis William Davis League of Legends Cloud9 will try to rebound in the 2021 LCS Summer Split after a rough series of losses, and their next opponent will be 100 Thieves.  Two teams at the top of the standings will fight to get one step closer at catching up to TSM in first place. Cloud9 will enter the week after three tough losses in a row while 100 Thieves is riding on a wave of momentum …

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