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Hackers take down Apex Legends servers over cheating problems News Hackers take down Apex Legends servers over cheating problems By Olivia Richman All the differences between Pokemon Sword and Shield News All the differences between Pokemon Sword and Shield By Steven Rondina How N0tail, ana, Ceb, SumaiL and more have shaped the OG roster Dota 2 How N0tail, ana, Ceb, SumaiL and more have shaped the OG roster By Steven Rondina
G2 Esports’ Caps has the worst KDA of any LEC mid-laner League of Legends
G2 Esports’ Caps has the worst KDA of any LEC mid-laner William Davis 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 Counter-Strike
zonic may leave Astralis and take multiple players with him William Davis 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 News
Asmongold asks fans to stop harassing WoW dev who bashed him Olivia Richman 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 News
A beginner’s guide to online gambling and how to be successful William Davis 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 Dota 2 Undying clinch spot in The International 2021 in NA qualifiers By William Davis LEC returns to LEC Studio, LAN play in week 5 of summer split League of Legends LEC returns to LEC Studio, LAN play in week 5 of summer split By William Davis Everything you need to know about Bidoof & Pokemon’s Bidoof Day News Everything you need to know about Bidoof & Pokemon’s Bidoof Day By Olivia Richman
Leffen considers quitting Melee after Summit 11 visa issues News
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 …
Fnatic qualify for The International 10 with reverse 3-0 over TNC Predator Dota 2
Fnatic qualify for The International 10 with reverse 3-0 over TNC Predator William Davis 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 News
All you need to know about Rocket League RMR in 2021 Fariha Bhatti 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 News
Which is better, Phantom or Vandal? TenZ gives his answer Fariha Bhatti 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 …
DansGaming takes break from streaming to be with ill mother Olivia Richman News 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 …
The CSGO player count is dramatically declining in 2021 Fariha Bhatti Counter-Strike 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 …
Big changes coming to TFT Reckoning with Dawn of Heroes update Steven Rondina League of Legends 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 …
Riot introduce a new music album for content creators called Sessions William Davis League of Legends 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 …

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