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News indiefoxx is selling Twitch VODs as NFTs following Twitch ban By Olivia Richman Counter-Strike Shroud wants to see CSGO map Mirage in Valorant By Fariha Bhatti League of Legends Why are LoL players already complaining about Akshan’s abilities? By William Davis

League of Legends

100 Thieves vs TSM: 2021 LCS Summer fantasy analysis William Davis The last day of 2021 LCS Summer Split week 6 will have a potential battle for first place when 100 Thieves takes on TSM.  With both teams being placed at the top of the LCS standings, this match might have a big impact on the split. 100 Thieves is currently in sole possession of first place with a win streak of eight games. TSM is only one game behind in …

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New League of Legends skins released, Viego is in Valorant maps Fariha Bhatti Riot Games has delivered a brand new skin bundle dubbed “Ruination” and it’s unlike any other Valorant collection you’ve seen before.  League of Legends’ historical event Sentinels of Light will also be reflected in Riot Games’ shooter Valorant in the form of a skin bundle called Ruination. The dark-themed skins will be available to shop after the Patch 3.01 update. Riot Games has revealed a trailer for premium Ruination skins …

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Crypto and online casinos are the new dynamic duo William Davis Online gambling and betting sites have been around for decades but have only gained a massive share in the market over the past 5 years. In 2020, that market share reached $57 billion and is expected to increase up to $98 billion by 2025. Travel restrictions are part of the reason why online gambling and betting have become so popular. Although initially treated as a temporary and alternative way to …

Counter-Strike

What is CSGO surfing? How this glitch turned into a mini-game William Davis Surfing is a unique feature of the Source engine that lets players quickly gain speed when hugging steep angles. What started as a glitch has become the most popular custom game modes in Counter-Strike: Global Offensive and other Source titles. Surfing has become an iconic CSGO custom game for its difficult, yet strangely calming challenge. Surfing has its roots in the original Half-Life’s Goldsource engine. Since Half-Life served as the …

News FaZe Banks called out on crypto after SaveTheKids scandal By Olivia Richman News What will be in the Resident Evil Village DLC? By Steven Rondina Counter-Strike IEM Cologne 2021 group stage best bets and betting analysis By William Davis

League of Legends

Rogue vs. Misfits Gaming: 2021 LEC Summer betting analysis William Davis A direct battle for first place in the LEC is underway when Rogue takes on Misfits Gaming on the first day of week 5.  After a great start to the split for both teams, it’s time to find out who the top team of the 2021 LEC Summer Split really is. Rogue was inches away from winning the trophy in the spring and is now back for vengeance, while Misfits …

Dota 2

New date and location confirmed for The International 2021 Steven Rondina The International 2021 has a new date and location. After weeks of uncertainty following Valve’s inability to get the event running in Stockholm six weeks away from the start date, the company has figured out a time and a place for the largest Dota 2 tournament of the last two years. We are thrilled to announce The International 10 – Dota 2 Championships will be held this October in Bucharest, …

Counter-Strike

Valve adds fair play guidelines to fight CSGO matchmaking hackers Fariha Bhatti Players have been complaining about blatant hackers running rampant in Counter-Strike: Global Offensive’s matchmaking queue. Instead of coming up with a more severe punishment for these cheaters, Valve has rolled out new “fair play guidelines” in a recent patch update.  The cheating problem in CSGO isn’t a new thing. Players have long been bugging the developer to wipe out the game’s hackers, and it seems that Valve has finally listened. …

League of Legends

Vitality reportedly bringing back Szygenda top instead of SLT William Davis After the first four weeks of the 2021 LEC Summer Split, It’s looking like Vitality might be swapping top laners once again.  In a recent report by Dot Esports, it was discussed that Vitality will be promoting Mathias “Szygenda” Jensen back into the top lane after playing in the French LFL so far this split. He will replace Enzo “SLT” Gonzalez who was picked up by Vitality back in May …

Pokemon announces Players Cup Invitational for 25th anniversary Steven Rondina News Pokemon is going to commemorate the series’ 25th anniversary in an interesting way. The Pokemon Company has announced a special event, the Pokemon Players Cup 25th Anniversary Invitational. The competition will bring together a select group of both TCG and VGC players from past and present for a special tournament to commemorate the franchise’s silver anniversary. “Continuing the celebration of 25 years of Pokemon, an exciting event is on the …

2021 Summer Call to Arms delivers some amazing new Dota 2 skins William Davis Dota 2 Source model artists have gone all-out for the Summer 2021 Dota 2 Call to Arms. Valve’s annual announcement has brought some of the most beloved Dota 2 hero sets into the game. Valve will decide which sets to make official while keeping an eye on the votes gathered in the Steam workshop. Here are just a few of the awesome sets made for the Dota 2 Summer 2021 Call to …

Valorant leaks suggest battle royale mode is in development Fariha Bhatti News Valorant is reportedly getting its own Batte Royale, according to a leaker and dataminer who works in PlayerUnknown’s Battlegrounds. A sizable chunk of Valorant’s player base comes from battle royale games and an insider name PlayerIGN has pleasant news for them as he reports that a Valorant battle royale is already being tested.  Rumor: #Valorant’s battle royale is being tested by a small group of players as of last week.In …

Valorant patch 3.01 fixes Skye and Sage bugs, account levels Fariha Bhatti News Valorant patch 3.01 is live, and while it’s not as massive as the last update, it does tackle some significant bugs.  Riot Games transformed ranked queues with the addition of Kay/O and weapon changes in Patch 3.0. In the recent update, the developer cleaned up some of the bigger bugs that have lingered since then.  Many players had reported a bug with Sage’s wall that allowed her to boost teammates …

These are the abilities for upcoming LoL champion Akshan William Davis League of Legends After weeks of speculation, Riot Games has finally announced the newest champion for League of Legends.  Akshan will be a marksman designed for the mid lane and is a part of the Sentinels of Light who is currently fighting to defeat the Black Mist in the world of Runeterra. Akshan is the next piece in the big lore puzzle of Viego, which was started in January when the Ruined King …

Tencent uses facial recognition system, says it’s to monitor kids Olivia Richman News Video games have been a continued source of controversy in China. From gore to gambling, the country has continuously implemented strict regulations on gaming despite massive economic success for the industry in China. One of the most recently passed rules was an “anti-addiction” regulation for minors, giving children a gaming curfew and capping in-game purchases to fight “addiction” to gaming. The regulation has barred minors from playing video games between …

Hot tub streamer accuses Twitch of transphobia after ban Olivia Richman News Hot tub streamer Anne Atomic was recently banned from Twitch for “adult nudity.” But she wasn’t wearing anything different than the other bikini-clad streamers in the streaming platform’s controversial new meta.  Anne Atomic applauded Twitch for supporting adult content with the hot tub category earlier this year. But the success of the category and the addition of diversity tags also brought an influx of trolls to her channel. Soon, transphobic …

The reasons why CSGO is so popular William Davis Counter-Strike Counter-Strike: Global Offensive remains one of the most popular global esports games as it nears its 10th anniversary next year. It was a successful competitive title right from the start and it hasn’t seemed to slow down despite newer games competing for the FPS crown. Is it because of its fanbase and gaming community? Or is it the million-dollar tournaments or the ease of playing it? To shed more light, …

FlyQuest transfers top laner Licorice to Golden Guardians William Davis League of Legends FlyQuest will be making big changes to its LCS roster ahead of the sixth week of the 2021 LCS Summer Split.  After a rough first half to the split, FlyQuest has transferred top laner Eric “Licorice” Ritchie to Golden Guardians effective immediately. The move comes after amassing a 3-12 record so far this split with the team in a shared eighth place in the LCS. The team is currently on …

How Back 4 Blood sets itself apart from other co-op zombie shooters William Davis News Back 4 Blood is an upcoming co-op zombie shooter made by Turtle Rock Studios, the original developers of Left 4 Dead. Although their genres and gameplay loop are extremely similar, Back 4 Blood is not part of the Left 4 Dead franchise. The games are connected beyond just their genre conventions. Turtle Rock Studios was the original development team for Left 4 Dead and its sequel. The company separated from …

New Sentinel, Unbound, Ruined skins coming in next LoL patch William Davis League of Legends The next chapter in the fight between the dark mist and the Sentinel of Light is right around the corner as Riot Games has just announced five brand new skins.  With the in-game event the Rise of the Sentinels underway, Riot is gearing up for a bang with several lore trailers and skins. Just a few weeks ago, Riot revealed five new Sentinel skins and a single skin for the …

How to hunt the new gigantix monsters in Phantasy Star Online 2 William Davis News Gigantix enemies are larger than life, but well-geared Phantasy Star Online 2 players can grind them down into new augment capsules and armor by following a few handy tips. Gigantix enemies, true to their name, and massive versions of existing PSO2 bosses. They serve as the biggest threats once can face during exploration. They demand proper end-game gear and strategies, but the rewards are worth the trouble. The new gigantix …

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