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The International 2021 qualifier dates, teams, how to watch Dota 2 The International 2021 qualifier dates, teams, how to watch By William Davis How to import Pokemon to Nintendo Switch from Pokemon GO, 3DS News How to import Pokemon to Nintendo Switch from Pokemon GO, 3DS By Steven Rondina Should CSGO introduce a solo-only queue for ranked matchmaking? Counter-Strike Should CSGO introduce a solo-only queue for ranked matchmaking? By Steven Rondina
Alinity talks ASMR meta, Amouranth and indiefoxx Twitch bans News
Alinity talks ASMR meta, Amouranth and indiefoxx Twitch bans Olivia Richman Twitch streamer Natalia “Alinity” Mogollon is no stranger to controversy but even she has had enough of the new “meta” taking over the streaming platform.  After Twitch got into hot water over the “hot tub meta,” the company decided to create an entirely new category dedicated solely to women wearing bathing suits in blow-up pools. This immediately earned criticism from popular streamers in the community, who felt that Twitch was …
The most popular esports games for betting News
The most popular esports games for betting William Davis The world of esports is growing each day as more people both watch and participate, but with esports tournaments getting bigger another industry has made changes to follow trends. The betting industry has added esports betting to their menus and passionate players, gamers, and punters can now potentially make money on their favorite games. So, if you would like to try your luck in esports betting, here are the most …
Why esports are great for players, fans, and athletes alike News
Why esports are great for players, fans, and athletes alike William Davis The upward trajectory of the esports industry is quite astounding.  As recently as a decade ago, the idea that gaming enthusiasts could make a lucrative profession out of their hobby might have been laughed out of town, but there are now many self-made millionaires who have amassed their entire fortune through online gaming. That’s incredible news for the players themselves, of course, since their talents with a keyboard and mouse …
Hidden files hint at a new Dota 2 Battle Pass for spring 2021 Dota 2
Hidden files hint at a new Dota 2 Battle Pass for spring 2021 Steven Rondina The International 2021 is not getting a battle pass, but that may not mean that Dota 2 players will be going without some form of battle pass this year. A Dota 2 update dropped on Wednesday that added a predictions mini-game for the upcoming TI10 qualifiers. Packaged inside that update were hidden files that reference a Spring 2021 Battle Pass which were spotted by a Reddit user. This suggests that …
Amouranth, Indiefoxx banned on Twitch after ASMR licking streams News Amouranth, Indiefoxx banned on Twitch after ASMR licking streams By Steven Rondina These 5 tips can get you out of CSGO’s silver ranks Counter-Strike These 5 tips can get you out of CSGO’s silver ranks By Fariha Bhatti As new ASMR and leggings meta grows on Twitch, Asmongold unhappy News As new ASMR and leggings meta grows on Twitch, Asmongold unhappy By Olivia Richman
Magic World Championship has prize pool cut by $750,000 News
Magic World Championship has prize pool cut by $750,000 Olivia Richman The Magic World Championship XXVII will have a prize pool of $250,000. And while this may sound sort of impressive for a card game tournament, it should be noted that this amount is only a quarter of what was rewarded at previous championship tournaments. The prize pool was cut by an astonishing $750,000.  Wizard of the Coast published a Magic Esports post-season update that discussed the new prize pool update. …
TI10 qualifier predictions open, here are the best picks Dota 2
TI10 qualifier predictions open, here are the best picks Steven Rondina The International 2021 qualifiers are fast approaching and Valve is offering players the chance to get free shards. Players can now predict the winners to the six regional qualifiers. The reward for each region is 1,000 Dota 2 shards, which can be exchanged for skins, tools, and other prizes.  Here is how to do it and the best picks for each region. Important TI10 news: SumaiL returns to OG for …
Mirage Voyage Ship is set to be removed from Apex Legends Apex Legends
Mirage Voyage Ship is set to be removed from Apex Legends Olivia Richman Mirage Voyage is a popular point of interest in Apex Legend’s current map, but developers recently announced that it will be removed from the battle royale for the foreseeable future.  Apex Legends lead game designer Daniel Klein discussed the major change in the Apex Legends subreddit. He explained that it may not even be on the map ever again.  “Oh the Voyage is CRASHED crashed,” said the developer. “I think …
Twitch streamer CouRage gets own custom Mountain Dew flavor News
Twitch streamer CouRage gets own custom Mountain Dew flavor Olivia Richman Content creator Jack “CouRage” Dunlop recently became a co-owner of 100 Thieves but that might not be the most exciting thing to happen to the streamer this year. CouRage now has his own drink.  CouRage has become the first person in history to get a custom Pepsi Co. flavor. The flavor, Courageous Sherbert, is part of a collaboration with MTN Dew Game Fuel. A diet version, Courageous Sherbert Zero, was …
Master Yi and Samira have the highest chance of a pentakill in LoL William Davis League of Legends Riot recently gave an interesting look into pentakill statistics in League of Legends but the results aren’t exactly surprising.  In the most recent Ask Riot, insights analyst KyrieFH gave information about the champions with the most pentakills on the very recent patch 11.11. The champion with the most pentakills on the patch is Samira, who is known for pulling off incredible combos that can melt a team in seconds. Right …
CSGO cheaters are moving to FACEIT after new Prime account rules Steven Rondina Counter-Strike A power shift may have taken place in Counter-Strike: Global Offensive, but it’s not the kind that players are used to. FACEIT players are reporting on social media a significant uptick in the frequency of encountering cheaters. The discussion comes after a significant change to standard matchmaking that was designed to combat hackers in CSGO’s default matchmaking service for Prim account holders. Earlier this month, Valve introduced a major change …
Pokemon Unite release date, skins, and playable Pokemon revealed Steven Rondina News Pokemon’s most surprising spin-off is coming out, and it’s coming soon. A new cinematic trailer for MOBA game Pokemon Unite has been revealed and it answers some of the lingering questions that fans have had about the game being developed by Tencent. This includes some of the new game’s mechanics, its playable Pokemon, and the title’s release date. ???? #PokemonUNITE on Nintendo Switch ????️ July 21 ⚡️ Get Zeraora just …
allu steps down from ENCE, major finals roster is gone Fariha Bhatti Counter-Strike ENCE’s oldest Counter-Strike: Global Offensive player, Aleksi “allu” Jalli, has officially parted ways with the organization. The Finnish quintet that once took ENCE to a major final finally comes to end with allu’s imminent departure. ENCE will now fields a roster of mixed players after sporting a fully Finnish squad for over three years. allu had announced a brief break from competitive CSGO earlier in May, but fans were hopeful …
Learn all about agent Kay/O’s abilities, release date, and more Fariha Bhatti News Agent 16 Kay/O will be a nightmare for players who heavily rely on their utility in Valorant.  The game’s latest agent, Kay/O, has finally been revealed. He’s unlike anything you’ve seen before in Valorant. Kay/O is a deadly robot out for blood. This robotic agent will change the game’s meta, and detailed look into his kit provides hints as to how.  Agent 16 has a tool kit that interacts uniquely …
How to get better at CSGO? Leetify may be the answer William Davis Counter-Strike “How can I get better at Counter-Strike: Global Offensive?” That’s a common question among CSGO players, and it’s one that will have a wide variety of answers depending on who you ask. YouTube videos will show you grenade lineups and how to manage CSGO’s spray patterns. Articles will tell you to watch your crosshair placement and to jiggle peak instead of standing in place. But what if there was a …
Here is the Super Smash Bros. Ultimate character unlock order Olivia Richman News You’ve heard the catchphrase “everyone is here,” but when you start playing Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, you’ll only have eight fighters on your roster. These are the eight starting fighters from the original Super Smash Bros. on N64, including Mario, Donkey Kong, Link, Samus, Yoshi, Kirby, Fox, and Pikachu. So how do you unlock the rest of the roster and bring that roster up to the 88 total characters in …
ppd out of Alliance despite team qualifying to TI10 Steven Rondina Dota 2 Peter “ppd” Dager’s controversial run with Alliance has come to a swift end.  Following a short run in the WePlay AniMajor and with The International 2021 looming, Alliance has opted to make some changes. With that in mind, Alliance is removing ppd from the team’s coaching position. It is unclear who is set to take over the coaching job, but it may be opening the door for Alliance co-owner and …
Caster Sadokist teases return to calling CSGO events Steven Rondina Counter-Strike One of Counter-Strike: Global Offensive’s most recognizable voices may be set to return to the game after an extended break. Matthew “Sadokist” Trivett took to Twitter with a hint that he might be set to return to casting. If true, this would mark his first time taking up the microphone since February 2020 when he worked the 2020 ICE Challenge as a commentator. C you Soon:GamersOf the world! — Sadokist …
Leaks provide first look at Kay_0, Valorant’s new agent 16 Fariha Bhatti News We finally know what Valorant’s agent 16 will like, and it turns out that the memes about a bot escaping the practice range weren’t entirely wrong.  Plenty of fan theories about Valorant’s brand new agent have been floating around, but developers at Riot Games managed to keep the details under wraps. Btu dozens of images have now slipped through the cracks, providing a first look at this new agent, a …
Ludwig unbanned from YouTube following child safety suspension Olivia Richman News Twitch streamer Ludwig Ahgren recently ran into some drama on YouTube that ended his 618-day video upload streak.  Ludwig was streaming on Twitch when he noticed the new drama on YouTube unfolding. Ludwig saw ban information sent to his email from YouTube. The email explained that his YouTube channel, which has almost 2 million subscribers, was suspended over a community strike after his latest “You Laugh You Lose” video.  YouTube …
Here is how to unlock free weapon skins in Valorant Fariha Bhatti News Default Valorant skins can be dull to play with but buying extravagant bundles isn’t cheap either. You can get your hands on select Valorant skins for free through a long but worthy process.  Riot Games has made Valorant free for all, but certain perks are reserved for those who have cash. Weapon skins with unique sound animations come off at hefty rates that not everyone can afford. However, it’s not …

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