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The upcoming Dragon Ball FighterZ patch needs to buff these characters
William Davis
A balance patch set for August is great news for some of Dragon Ball FighterZ’s weaker combatants. A surprise announcement from Dragon Ball FighterZ producer Tomoko Hiroki revealed an update for Dragon Ball FighterZ released in August this year. DBFZ has been largely overshadowed by the release of Guilty Gear Strive but this patch is a reason to hop back on the Dragon Ball tag fighter. Heads up FighterZ – …
League of Legends
100 Thieves is currently on an 8-game winning streak in the LCS
William Davis
After several years of chasing an LCS trophy, 100 Thieves is finally looking like a team that can go all the way for this 2021 LCS Summer Split. 100 Thieves is currently topping the LCS after the fifth week of the split. With a split record of 13-2 and 24-9 throughout the whole season, 100 Thieves is placed at the top of the leaderboard in front of the three big …
Counter-Strike
Betting analysis for the best play-in games at IEM Cologne 2021
William Davis
Cologne is a landmark city in Counter-Strike: Global Offensive history, and Intel Extreme Masters is one of the most prestigious circuits in the game. IEM Cologne marks a return to LAN play, something CSGO has sorely missed since early 2020. Offline play in a historic city for a $1,000,000 prize purse makes IEM Cologne the must-watch CSGO event of the summer. Eight teams have already secured a group stage berth. …
Counter-Strike
Heroic coach Hunden is missing from official IEM Cologne lineup
Fariha Bhatti
Heroic’s coach Nicolai “HUNDEN” Petersen will be missing the seventh iteration of IEM Cologne, the first international LAN event for Counter-Strike: Global Offensive. Heroic is one of the top eights teams directly qualifying for IEM Cologne, and the organization has made some significant changes in the leadership roles ahead of the event. The team has revealed its backroom staff for IEM Cologne, and Hunden’s name didn’t make the list. Heroic …
League of Legends
New champs Viego and Gwen have dominated League since release
William Davis
Viego and Gwen have been two of the most popular champions since their release and are currently among the strongest champions in both solo queue and professional play, especially when they are paired up together. After their entering the professional scene at the same time, players in solo queue have really started to realize just how strong the two new champions are. Both champions can be played top, mid, or …
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Valorant may be getting LoL crossover with Ruination skin line
Fariha Bhatti
League of Legends is about to begin its enormous Ruination event and it may appear in Valorant as well. A new skin line has been leaked, which hints that the League of Legends universe is officially coming to Valorant. The skin bundle was first teased in Kay/O reveal, in which the new agent was sporting a glowing, blue Guardian. League of Legends’ Sentinels of Light event will begin on July …
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Hackers take down Apex Legends servers over cheating problems
Olivia Richman
In an attempt to “save Titanfall,” hackers decided to hack Apex Legends on Sunday. Respawn Entertainment’s popular free-to-play battle royale has been plagued by hackers and DDoS attacks as of late. A new wave of DDoS attacks struck in May, which was acknowledged by Respawn. The cheating has been so bad recently that a pro player even got #SaveApexRanked to trend in late June. Despite a response from developers, players …
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All the differences between Pokemon Sword and Shield
Steven Rondina
Since Pokemon Red and Green launched in Japan in 1996, a staple of the Pokemon video game series has been to release mainline games in pairs. Sword and Shield are no different but the most recent games took things a step further. Instead of just having different exclusive Pokemon, Sword and Shield have exclusive gym leaders, NPCs, and Dynamax versions of Pokemon. There’s a lot to go over when it …
How N0tail, ana, Ceb, SumaiL and more have shaped the OG roster
Steven Rondina
Dota 2
OG’s victories have been so grand that people have forgotten the team’s defeats, but at this point it’s getting hard to remember the team’s wins as more and more struggles pile up. Since winning The International 2019, OG has been in a constant state of uncertainty. Roster changes have been frequent, and competitive performance has been shaky. That has landed OG into a precarious position with the team needing to …
G2 Esports’ Caps has the worst KDA of any LEC mid-laner
William Davis
League of Legends
The 2021 LEC Summer Split has not been a good one for G2 Esports thus far, and especially not for its Danish star mid-laner Rasmus “Caps” Winther. Usually, Caps is one of the most consistent players in the region but this split has been something else. The 21-year-old mid-laner is statistically one of the worst mid-laners in the LEC Summer Split despite dominating during the spring. The lack of international …
zonic may leave Astralis and take multiple players with him
William Davis
Counter-Strike
After more than five years as the Astralis head coach, Danny “zonic” Sørensen might be looking at new options after his contract expires at the end of this year According to a recent report by HLTV, the Danish head coach might be looking to leave the organization at the end of the year. If the reports are true, the legendary team would lose the head coach who has played a …
Asmongold asks fans to stop harassing WoW dev who bashed him
Olivia Richman
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World of Warcraft streamer Asmongold was recently called an asshole by a Blizzard developer but the controversial content creator doesn’t really care. Asmongold may be a popular World of Warcraft streamer but he often seems frustrated with the game. He spends a lot of time on stream ranting about the game, even calling developers “incompetent.” Asmongold recently took a break from his most well-known game to try out other MMORPGs. …
A beginner’s guide to online gambling and how to be successful
William Davis
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Playing casino games might be overwhelming to someone who is doing so for the first time. The pressure is most intense when a beginner sets foot in a casino and takes in everything at once. However, it is possible to make your start in gambling a success if you consider some rules of this craft. The house is the casino you are gambling in. It does not depend on luck …
Undying clinch spot in The International 2021 in NA qualifiers
William Davis
Dota 2
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 …
LEC returns to LEC Studio, LAN play in week 5 of summer split
William Davis
League of Legends
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 …
Everything you need to know about Bidoof & Pokemon’s Bidoof Day
Olivia Richman
News
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. …
Leffen considers quitting Melee after Summit 11 visa issues
Olivia Richman
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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 …
Fnatic qualify for The International 10 with reverse 3-0 over TNC Predator
William Davis
Dota 2
After losing two games in the grand finals, Fnatic dug deep to reverse sweep TNC Predator at The International 10 Southeast Asia qualifier. Fnatic’s victory has earned them a spot at The International 10 later this year. Fnatic bested their regional rivals TNC Predator 2-0 in the winner’s finals and 3-2 in the final decider. TNC dominated the first two games, but a stellar performance from Fnatic carry Marc Polo …
All you need to know about Rocket League RMR in 2021
Fariha Bhatti
News
Rocket League may look like any other arcade style soccer game with its bright, child-like visuals, but its incredibly challenging ranking system proves how competitive it is. Ranking up in Rocket League isn’t a cakewalk. The steep learning curve and a high skill ceiling are massive hindrances for newer players joining Rocket League after the game became free to play in 2020. However, understanding how Matchmaking Ranks (MMR) works might …
Which is better, Phantom or Vandal? TenZ gives his answer
Fariha Bhatti
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The Phantom versus Vandal debate is far from over. Tyson “TenZ” Ngo has once again fired the conversation by explaining why Phantom is mechanically more powerful. Sentinels’ professional player TenZ may switch his mouse sensitivity like clothes, but the Phantom has remained his top pick since the game’s release. Amid the debates over which rifle is more OP, the pro player has explained why he thinks everyone should prefer Phantom. In …
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