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League of Legends DWG KIA vs. MAD Lions MSI 2021 betting analysis By William Davis Dota 2 Ceb has Twitter meltdown after OG misses WePlay AniMajor By Steven Rondina News Asmongold, Destiny react to Amouranth losing ads on Twitch By Olivia Richman

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Glass House Farms’ virtual tour shows off today’s best in cannabis growth William Davis Not everyone has the opportunity to visit a large-scale cannabis operation in the United States. But thanks to Glass House Farms’ new Virtual Farm Experience, anyone can take a walk around one of the premier cannabis farms in the country. Based in California, Glass House Farms has proven to be at the forefront of cannabis development in the US. The company promotes an eco-friendly approach to cannabis cultivation. But for …

League of Legends

Someone tries to sell SKT T1 Faker’s name, Riot won’t let them William Davis The popularity of T1 mid laner Lee “Faker” Sang-hyeok is by no means decreasing in South Korea, as his former summoner name was recently put up for sale.  A whopping $39,000 was the asking price for Faker’s previous name of SKT T1 Faker. This name belonged to Faker on the Korean LoL server before the organization rebranded to T1. Since then, the name has seemingly been grabbed up by another …

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The dark side of esports’ rise in popularity William Davis Casinos, poker, and sports betting are some of the most forms of online gambling. However, many are unaware of esports betting and loot boxes.  These are illegal in some countries and almost always beyond the jurisdiction of any regulatory authority. Loot boxes have been accused of contributing to child gambling and video game developers are rarely open with players regarding the odds they face when it comes to getting a …

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This Clash Royale deck guide will level up your game Steven Rondina Clash Royale is technically a tower defense game, but it’s also a collectible card game. And making the best use of your cards is a big part of winning in Clash Royale. Players use cards to shore up their defenses or to press an advantage, and building up a deck that has a clear and focused strategy is of the utmost importance for actually winning games in Clash Royale. Here …

Apex Legends Apex Legends Global Series Championship prize may hit $3 million By Olivia Richman News Everything you need to know about Hololive and VTubers By Steven Rondina Dota 2 5 crazy Dota 2 facts you probably didn’t know By Steven Rondina

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RNG vs. PSG Talon MSI 2021 betting analysis William Davis The first semifinal of the 2021 Mid-Season Invitational is between two teams that have been closer than expected at the year’s first international tournament.  With Royal Never Give Up still being one of the clear favorites to win MSI 2021, PSG Talon could make it hard for them in the semifinals after finishing the rumble stage with some impressive performances. Having to play with a bot lane substitute all the …

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Banks regrets FaZe Clan’s refusal to sign YouTube star MrBeast Fariha Bhatti Can you picture Jimmy “MrBeast” Donaldson in FaZe Clan’s red jersey? It was a possibility five years ago.  MrBeast is second to none when it comes to over-the-top videos, with that content propelling him to enormous success on YouTube. In 2021, any YouTube network would die to have him in their stable, but FaZe Clan executive Richard “Banks” Bengston claims that the organization didn’t bother to sign him. Twice  On …

League of Legends

Is GALA the best player at the 2021 Mid-Season Invitational? William Davis Royal Never Give Up bot laner Chen “GALA” Wei has been a treat to watch at the 2021 Mid-Season Invitational so far and is rocking some of the best stats among all competing players.  After joining RNG in June 2020, GALA has been on an upward trajectory individually. After just two splits with the organization, many would now consider GALA as one of the best bot laners in the LPL, …

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Snax ace can’t stop NiP’s controversial win in Anonymo rematch Fariha Bhatti Ninjas in Pyjamas finally managed to win its controversial rematch against Anonymo, but Janusz “Snax” Pogorzelski didn’t make it easy.  The May 18 game between the two European sides by far one of the most anticipated games of Flashpoint Season 3. The two teams locked horns on May 14, but packet loss issues plagued Anonymo’s win against Ninjas in Pyjamas and created instant controversy. We spoke internally about Flashpoint’s decision, …

xQc has a lot to say on Twitch suspending Amouranth’s ads Olivia Richman News Twitch streamer Kaitlyn “Amouranth” Siragusa recently went on a long rant on Twitter after the streaming platform indefinitely suspended her advertising privileges, allegedly without warning. But Felix “xQc” Lengyel was quite pleased with Twitch’s decision.  Amouranth wrote on Twitter that advertising was indefinitely suspended on her channel but she wasn’t sure exactly why. She says that Twitch had never reached out to her or given any prior warnings. All of …

What are the best cars in Rocket League in 2021? Fariha Bhatti News Rocket League’s steep learning curve makes it one of the trickiest games to master if you’re just starting. However, picking the right car can help make the learning process a bit easier.  Psyonix’s high powered hybrid of arcade-style soccer game is one of the trending racing esports in 2021. A fierce blend of competitive spirit and bright visuals is a tempting treat for both casual and serious players. Rocket League …

Fortnite x NBA event confirmed with NBA skins and tournament Steven Rondina Fortnite Fortnite is set to feature another huge collaboration. Epic Games has announced a crossover event between Fortnite and the NBA. “Fortnite x NBA: The Crossover” will see custom skin sets for each NBA team released in Fortnite. Alongside this will be other unique offerings tailored around specific big-name players who happen to be fans of Fortnite. This confirmed part of previous leaks from the Epic Games vs. Apple lawsuit. Lace …

Agent 16 leaks point to Grenadier as Valorant’s next new agent Fariha Bhatti News As the latest addition to the Valorant agent roster, Astra is still finding her footing in the loaded squad of duelists. While players are still adjusting to her  kit, Riot Games may be gearing up to deliver a whole new character. Valorant’s new agent may have grenades similar to Raze’s paint shells, new leaks suggest.  Reliable leaker and data miner Mike revealed a potential name for the upcoming Valorant agent. …

Cloud9 Fudge lead top laners in kills after MSI 2021 Rumble Stage William Davis League of Legends Despite not making it to the semifinals at the 2021 Mid-Season Invitational, Cloud9 top laner Ibrahim “Fudge” Allami is leading in kills among all top laners at the tournament.  To everyone’s surprise, Fudge has been one of the absolute best performers for Cloud9 throughout the tournament. Some would even argue that Fudge has been the best player representing North America during MSI 2021, which makes the upcoming split even more …

NOOB® Energy is doing energy drinks differently, and it works William Davis News There are a whole lot of energy drinks out there to the point where almost all of them blend together.  A relative newcomer in NOOB® Energy stands apart, though. The drink has a unique look, taste, and brand that creates some separation in the crowded energy drink field. One of the biggest things that sets apart NOOB® Energy from the rest of the energy drink field is the Clutchin’ Kiwi …

Here’s how Valorant agents would look as McDonald’s employees Fariha Bhatti News Have you ever wondered what Viper’s job would be if she weren’t a fierce Valorant controller? A fan has an idea.  Twitter user McValorant’s new art is going viral among the fans of Riot’s shooter for all the right reasons. The creative player has turned the sparking Valorant agents into McDonald’s employees.  #jett #valorant #VALORANT #VALORANTChallengers #ValorantArt #McDonalds #riot #RiotGames #RIOT pic.twitter.com/ZlSCeJrKt0 — McValorant (@McValorant) April 26, 2021 Players have …

Riot might shift jungle meta again on patch 11.11 and buff Teemo William Davis League of Legends A new League of Legends patch is right around the corner, bringing nerfs to some of the new meta junglers. Teemo also has a rare appearance in the patch notes.  In the recent preview for patch 11.11, gameplay design director Mark “Scuffy” Yetter reveals a detailed look at the upcoming changes. While all changes are still a work in progress, it seems that some of the strong AP junglers will …

Dafran has some harsh words for sinatraa’s Valorant suspension Olivia Richman News Ever since Jay “sinatraa” Won was first benched by Sentinels following sexual abuse allegations made by his former girlfriend, Daniel “Dafran” Francesca has been a hardcore supporter of his fellow Valorant player. But now it seems that Dafran has gone a bit too far for the majority of the esports community.  sinatraa was suspended from competitive Valorant by Riot in March when his ex-girlfriend, Cleo, came forward with some serious …

Just how good is Ninja at League of Legends? We investigate William Davis League of Legends Tyler “Ninja” Blevins is mainly known for streaming Fortnite and other shooting games, but he has recently been bitten by the League of Legends bug. And the question League players immediately want answered is whether he’s any good at the popular MOBA. After years of content creation mainly around Fortnite, Ninja has taken another step in his career and has started to stream League of Legends on the side of …

paiN Gaming’s brTT complains about lack of scrims at MSI 2021 William Davis League of Legends paiN Gaming bot laner Felipe “brTT” Gonçalves recently made a public complaint about the scrim environment at the 2021 Mid-Season Invitational.  The Brazilian team participated at MSI 2021 during the group stage, where they competed against the likes of MAD Lions, PSG Talon, and Istanbul Wildcats. While the practice on stage was great for paiN Gaming, the same can’t be said about the practice between official matches. According to brTT, …

How to play CSGO and make money doing it William Davis News Every big game has a diehard following. Counter-Strike is no different, and part of that is because the game has a very big trade market.  Selling and buying weapon and gloves skins, stickers, and cases lets players have fun while getting something in return. So, how do you do it? Back in the day, CSGO’s marketplace was a lot more open and unregulated than today. In 2013 and 2014, you …

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