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Valve brags as fans wonder where TI10 Battle Pass money has gone
Steven Rondina
Valve gave a lengthy discussion on the topic of video game community management, and the publisher’s view on the matter varies wildly from how its fans do. A longtime member of the Counter-Strike: Global Offensive development team did a talk on the Steamworks Development YouTube channel. The topic was how Valve’s development teams decide on actions to take with their games and the cues it takes from its players. The …
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Everything you need to know about Halo Infinite
Steven Rondina
The console wars are raging right now. Though the Xbox Series S and X may be winning over the PlayStation 5, that lead is likely to grow even further as 2021 rolls on. A big part of that is Halo Infinite. Halo has always been Xbox’s premiere exclusive series but its absence from the Xbox Series S|X launch left a big hole that the console has overcome. With no word …
League of Legends
The biggest LEC roster rumors going into the 2021 Summer Split
William Davis
While the 2021 Mid-Season Invitational is ongoing in Iceland, a lot of rumored roster changes in the LEC are starting to generate buzz. The mid-season break is when all the biggest League of Legends organizations have a chance to swap out players for the 2021 Summer Split. In the LEC, several organizations seem to be working hard behind the scenes even though very few roster moves are official yet. It …
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Valorant agent tier list: The best picks for patch 2.08
Fariha Bhatti
Riot Games’ shooter has evolved into a cutthroat game that has players spending hours in practice servers to get better. Even with good aim, some players still struggle to gain Rank Rating. The race to climb the ladder is difficult, but can be made easier by picking the best agents. In Counter-Strike, gaining rank relies heavily on aim but that’s not the case in Valorant. The ability to effectively use …
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Riot reveals new Valorant game mode named Replication
Olivia Richman
Valorant is getting a new game mode. Fans of the tactical shooter got a sneak peak of the upcoming “Replication” game mode on Valorant’s official Twitter on Saturday. In the clip, players first hear footsteps getting closer and closer. Then, circles appear on the map. Circles made of a dust-like material drop onto those targeted spots until viewers are unable to see. It initially seems to be Breach’s Sky Smoke …
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Why are WoW Classic fans so angry about The Burning Crusade?
Steven Rondina
The rollout of WoW Classic’s The Burning Crusade expansion has been an utter disaster to this point. After the advertising misfire that saw Blizzard leak The Burning Crusade’s release date, the company is now finding itself in hot water for its launch plans for the game. Specifically, WoW Classic players are frustrated over what is seen as a layered attempt to gouge even more money out of them ahead of …
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Pokimane calls out Twitch streamers for their subscriber tactics
Olivia Richman
Anys “Pokimane” Imane is one of the most popular female streamers in the world, and she has some strong opinions about how other streamers are attempting to gain subscribers. Pokimane has seen enough of streamers “begging” and “tricking” followers into subscribing. She said that these types of marketing tactics are “greedy” and “unnecessary” when it comes to increasing subscriber counts. This comes after an abundance of streamers have announced subathons …
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MAD Lions beat Istanbul Wildcats, stay undefeated at MSI 2021
William Davis
LEC representatives MAD Lions remain undefeated at the 2021 Mid-Season Invitational with a win over Istanbul Wildcats on day two of the group stage. After the first day of the event, it was clearly MAD Lions heading into this match as the big favorites. Istanbul Wildcats should have won its first game like the European representatives but threw a big lead away against paiN Gaming in an intense match. To …
How many people are playing Apex Legends in 2021?
Olivia Richman
Apex Legends
Apex Legends is one of a few popular battle royales in the competitive gaming scene, but it’s common to see gamers debating if it really deserves a spot with other similar games like Fortnite and PlayerUnknown’s Battlegrounds. While some people question the success of Apex Legends, the player count doesn’t lie. Apex Legends is relatively new to the scene. It was suddenly launched in 2019 and immediately skyrocketed up to …
Riot Games wants to address smurfing in Valorant, but how?
Fariha Bhatti
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Smurfs are under Riot Games’ scrutiny, the developer has revealed in a recent Ask Valorant episode. Climbing ranks in Valorant is no easy feat. Unlike other shooter games, the learning curve in Valorant is a bit steep due to agent abilities. New players have a hard time understanding agent kits, spray pattern, and aim placement. On top of all that, smurfs can ruin the competitive experience. Many players complain that …
MAD Lions vs. paiN Gaming: MSI 2021 betting analysis
William Davis
League of Legends
An exciting match in Group B at the 2021 Mid-Season Invitational is right around the corner as MAD Lions take on paiN Gaming. Both teams got off to a great start on the first day of MSI, with MAD Lions humiliating PSG Talon. paiN Gaming had a tougher time against Istanbul Wildcats, but ended up taking home a nice victory after a comeback. When the two clash on the third …
Valorant Mobile reportedly on the way, will it debut at E3?
Steven Rondina
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This summer might be one of the biggest yet for mobile shooters, and Valorant fans might be very happy with the reason why. Over recent months, there have been multiple rumbles that a number of AAA titles are set to receive mobile ports. Apex Legends Mobile is already in a regional beta stage. PUBG: New State is set to be a successor to PUBG Mobile, is also poised for a …
Jake Paul gets into dangerous hat spat with Floyd Mayweather
Steven Rondina
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Jake Paul’s social media hooliganism knows no boundaries, even when he’s facing the top boxing athlete of the last 30 years and his entourage of hulking bodyguards. With a looming exhibition match between boxing great Floyd Mayweather and Jake Paul’s brother Logan Paul, the younger Paul brother Jake has been looking to get his time in the spotlight as well. He certainly got it on Thursday as he went chest-to-chest …
These grenade lineups are crucial for playing on Ancient
Fariha Bhatti
Counter-Strike
Valve has finally rolled out a new map for Counter-Strike: Global Offensive’s competitive pool, and it’s a bit different than other active duty locations. CSGO’s competitive experience was completely transformed with the addition of a hot new location, Ancient. The new map replaced Train after a six-year tenure. The drastic change prompted mixed reactions from CSGO fans who admired Train’s complex design, but players are finally getting the hang of …
CoD Mobile: Masters announced with schedule, prizing, dates
Olivia Richman
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Mobile games are quickly becoming an important part of the esports industry and Call of Duty: Mobile Masters 2021 tournament is sure to help solidify the growing platform in a few key regions. Activision has revealed the Call of Duty: Mobile Masters 2021 tournament. Teams from North America and Europe will compete for a slice of the $100,000 prize pool. Top teams will also have the chance to secure a …
RNG vs. Unicorns of Love: MSI 2021 betting analysis
William Davis
League of Legends
RNG and Unicorns of Love are looking to fight for first place in group A at the 2021 Mid-Season Invitational when they clash on the second and third day of the group stage. In the unusual group A at MSI, only three teams are battling to advance further into the tournament. All three teams are aiming for top two in the group, but RNG and UoL might not be satisfied …
WoW Classic TBC release date seemingly leaked by Blizzard
Steven Rondina
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World of Warcraft fans are eagerly awaiting the announcement of the World of Warcraft Classic expansion The Burning Crusade’s release date, and they might not have to wait much longer. Blizzard, possibly accidentally, ran an advertisement in the Battle.net launcher that let slip the release date for the WoW Classic version of The Burning Crusade. And if the slip-up is correct, it means that the expansion will drop in less …
Who is LadyHope and why was she banned from Twitch?
Olivia Richman
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The drama surrounding GTA RP’s NoPixel server never ends. And to no one’s surprise, Felix “xQc” Lengyel was involved in the server’s latest dramatics. GTA 5 has become a pretty popular game on Twitch as more big streamers have joined a roleplaying server known as NoPixel. One of the most popular players on NoPixel is xQc, a former Overwatch League pro turned controversial full-time streamer. He has a large fanbase …
DWG KIA opens MSI 2021 with stellar win over Cloud9
William Davis
League of Legends
DWG KIA opened the 2021 Mid-Season Invitational with a dominant win over Cloud9. The wait has been long but MSI 2021 has finally kicked off in Reykjavík, Iceland. The show started with the most anticipated matchup between Cloud9 and the defending world champions DWG KIA. With the teams placed in group C, the two got a golden opportunity to duke it out from the get-go. All eyes were on the …
Valorant Champions Tour Stage 3 final to be held on LAN in Berlin
Fariha Bhatti
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The final iteration of Valorant Champions Tour Stage 3 has officially been announced by Riot Games at the Esports Media Preview Event held on May 5th. The series to filter out the best out of every region is finally reaching its end, and fans may see a few events offline. The final run of VCT stage 3 will be held on LAN from September 9-19 at the Verti Music Hall …
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