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CSGO streamer Anomaly accidentally reveals face during stream Counter-Strike CSGO streamer Anomaly accidentally reveals face during stream By William Davis DPC champs NoPing booted from South American TI10 qualifiers Dota 2 DPC champs NoPing booted from South American TI10 qualifiers By William Davis Jett’s dash is still breaking Cypher’s tripwire after patch 3.0 News Jett’s dash is still breaking Cypher’s tripwire after patch 3.0 By Fariha Bhatti
Here’s every Dota 2 hero remodel, and some that could use one Dota 2
Here’s every Dota 2 hero remodel, and some that could use one William Davis Each of Dota 2’s 121 heroes has a distinct look, but Valve isn’t afraid to give out makeovers to their less-developed models. Hero remodels were a relatively common update in the early years of Dota 2, but they’ve become increasingly spaced out as the game has grown more popular. This makes sense, as fewer heroes require a remodel with each one released. Valve also needs to adjust several cosmetic sets …
The most expensive CSGO skin went through at $780K Counter-Strike
The most expensive CSGO skin went through at $780K Fariha Bhatti While some players wait for steam sale throughout the year to update their cheap pistols, a Counter-Strike: Global Offensive player has bought two of the most expensive skins for a whopping $780.000. For the layman, it may be hard to believe that someone would squander $780K on a virtual cosmetic to bolster a weapon. However, CSGO players have seen many similar jaw-dropping transactions between elite players who could afford rare …
TSM vs. Team Liquid: 2021 LCS Summer betting analysis League of Legends
TSM vs. Team Liquid: 2021 LCS Summer betting analysis William Davis The fourth week of the 2021 LCS Summer Split will have an important match between the two top teams, TSM and Team Liquid.  It will be a big match for both teams when TSM and Liquid clash for the second time this summer split. The two teams met each other back in week 1 when TSM ran away with the victory. Since then, TSM has only improved and is currently …
Valorant players want an “accept match” option like in CSGO News
Valorant players want an “accept match” option like in CSGO Fariha Bhatti Valorant has all the ingredients of a top-notch first-person shooter but it never had an “accept match” feature. Players think that it’s about time Riot Games add the option to its tactical game.  Riot Games has always taken player feedback into account to make Valorant’s competitive experience better. This time, the players have demanded a common feature of match confirmation before the game starts.  Do you think #VALORANT needs a …
NICKMERCS says OP Warzone weapons are good, disagrees with fans News NICKMERCS says OP Warzone weapons are good, disagrees with fans By Olivia Richman Valve won’t have anything to do with TI10 qualifier broadcasts Dota 2 Valve won’t have anything to do with TI10 qualifier broadcasts By Steven Rondina NVIDIA hud removal is making flash capabilities in Valorant dysfunctional News NVIDIA hud removal is making flash capabilities in Valorant dysfunctional By Fariha Bhatti
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 …
The evolution of esports betting News
The evolution of esports betting William Davis When esports initially appeared, people were very skeptical about its future. Many people called esports a pseudo-sport because it didn’t fit the traditional definition of a sport for them.  People were still used to traditional sports which involve sweating, running, and a ball. However, esports changed the entire industry by gathering a massive following and proving to the world it was there to stay. Today, esports has become a huge …
How Twitch has shaped the gaming ecosystem News
How Twitch has shaped the gaming ecosystem William Davis Anyone interested in gaming is likely to have to deal with Twitch at some point. The streaming platform has risen like a leviathan to become one of the biggest elements of the industry, and its impact has been phenomenal. Having been around for a decade, there is no denying that it has changed the online gaming ecosystem quite significantly. A new way to enjoy content One of the primary reasons …
Na’Vi out of TI10 qualifiers, GeneRaL jabs at former team Dota 2
Na’Vi out of TI10 qualifiers, GeneRaL jabs at former team Steven Rondina Natus Vincere pulled off one of the most egregious cases of roster poaching in recent Dota 2 history, and now has nothing to show for it. The fan-favorite CIS organization suffered a swift elimination from the qualifiers to The International 2021 despite fielding a highly credentialed roster. This will see the black and yellow brand go unrepresented at the event. After defeating EXTREMUM in the upper bracket, Na`Vi faced HellRaisers. …
Dardoch cut by Dignitas after incident, returns to free agency William Davis League of Legends 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 William Davis Counter-Strike 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 Olivia Richman News 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 Olivia Richman News 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 …

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