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Dota 2 These are the five best heroes to rank up in Dota 2 patch 7.29 By Steven Rondina Counter-Strike Developer warns Source 2 might change how CSGO feels forever By Steven Rondina News Nickmercs reveals that he is now a FaZe Clan co-owner By Olivia Richman

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Who is breakout Twitch star Sykkuno? And who is he dating? Olivia Richman Despite being known as one of the most friendly streamers on Twitch, Thomas “Sykkuno” only recently started sharing his smile. So who is Sykkuno and why is he becoming such a popular streamer? Sykkuno had only 16,500 followers on Twitch in 2019. By the end of 2020, he had 250,000. Today, Sykkuno has over 3.2 million followers and 32,000 subscribers. His Twitch channel is growing quickly and he averages 48,000 …

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Ender leaving LEC after 3 years, so where is he going next? William Davis LEC caster Christy “Ender” Frierson will be leaving the LEC broadcast desk after three years as a regular part of the on-air team.  In a recent video, Ender explained to the community that he will be stepping down from the LEC broadcasting team and will return to Los Angeles after three years in Berlin. Ender has been an important member of the LEC crew since 2018 and a big part …

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Frost Queen Jackpots slot review Fariha Bhatti Reminiscent of the children’s movie Frozen, Yggdrasil Gaming’s Frost Queen Jackpoints slot features an ice-cold kingdom and keys that open magical jackpots.  Yggdrasil’s fresh new release Frost Queen Jackpots is themed after Disney’s Frozen, as the Frost Queen bears a resemblance to Frozen protagonist Elsa, who was locked in a cold sanctuary. The ice-cold background is adorned with colorful blocks that warrant exciting jackpots once the reels begin to flow. …

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How to play Clash Royale on PC for free Steven Rondina Clash Royale is one of the most popular mobile games in the world and it has drawn in an enormous player base. Despite that, the game still chases off some gamers because of the simple fact that it’s a mobile game, and not everyone’s sure if it can be played for free. Between the touch screen controls and juggling devices for gaming purposes, it’d just be more convenient sometimes to …

News Explaining the Olympic Virtual Series and esports’ Olympic future By Olivia Richman News Report alleges Team 10 house saw sexual misconduct, bullying By Olivia Richman League of Legends Elderwood Ornn makes $7 million for charity, still few Ornn skins By William Davis

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New Valorant skin bundle Forsaken coming for Operator, Vandal Fariha Bhatti Valorant’s upcoming Episode 2, Act 3 will bring a bundle of new premium skins named “Forsaken.”  Valorant weapon skins can carry a large price tag. The skins are available for a limited time, which is why it’s recommended to stay in the loop, save up some cash, and buy a bundle as soon as it hits the store. The new skin bundle is dubbed Forsaken, and it will be available …

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New map Breeze officially revealed, release date revealed Fariha Bhatti Valorant Episode 2, Act 3 is finally upon us and it adds a brand new map to the Valorant map pool.  The last Act of Episode 1 patched up the ranked experience, but it also expanded Valorant’s limited map collection. Icebox was the fifth map, boasting a lot of vertical firefights, close-quarters combat, and a snowy aesthetic. The sixth map, Breeze, was basically designed to be the complete opposite Icebox.  …

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Here’s everything new that’s coming in Valorant Episode 2, Act 3 Olivia Richman Valorant Episode 2, Act 3 is dropping April 27 and it’s bringing a lot of major changes to Riot’s tactical shooter.  Alongside a roundup of new skins, the next season in Valorant will also add a much-needed sixth level. Here’s everything you need to know about Valorant Episode 2, Act 3. According to an official press release from Riot, Valorant’s new map, Breeze, will be released on April 27 with …

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Astralis transfers dev1ce to Ninjas In Pyjamas CSGO roster William Davis Long-time Astralis star Nicolai “dev1ce” Reedtz has been transferred to Ninjas In Pyjamas on a three-year contract.  After more than five years in an Astralis jersey, dev1ce will be seeking new opportunities at NiP. The transfer happens after some poor performances by Astralis during 2021, who are currently sitting without a trophy for this year. The transfer is a result of a personal request from dev1ce, according to an announcement …

Is the Fortnite World Cup happening this year in 2021? Steven Rondina Fortnite Global lockdowns and travel restrictions have hit every esport in different ways. Some quickly adjusted and returned to something resembling normalcy, as has been the case with League of Legends. Others saw a mass exodus of notable organizations and prominent players. Fortnite was most certainly in the latter camp. Many of the game’s most prominent names have transitioned into being variety streamers, but even some of Fortnite’s most successful esports …

LEC reportedly removing academy team requirement for 2022 William Davis League of Legends LEC teams might not be required to have an academy team starting from 2022. According to Dot Esports, LEC teams have voted against the rule of an obligatory academy team. Currently, all 10 LEC teams are required to have an academy team in the European Regional League ladder. According to the report, a total of nine votes were in favor of removing the rule while only one voted against it. …

Why is Mitch Jones quitting live streaming again? Olivia Richman News Popular Twitch streamer Mitch Jones has decided to permanently leave live streaming. Jones recently released a YouTube video titled “Treading New Waters” that announced his decision to leave Twitch for good and to pursue another career path entirely. Jones, a World of Warcraft streamer, explained that he no longer feels happy when he streams. This was mostly due to it reminding him of his friendship with fellow WoW streamer Byron …

Twitch streamer ImJasmine banned for NSFW wardrobe malfunction Olivia Richman News Twitch streamer ImJasmine decided to capitalize on the popular hot tub streaming meta on the live broadcast platform, but things didn’t go quite the way she planned.  During a stream where ImJasmine was wearing a bathing suit while chatting in a hot tub, her bikini top slipped, revealing part of her areola. When the Twitch chat pointed this out, ImJasmine immediately grabbed at her chest to fix her bathing suit. …

When does the Overwatch 2021 Anniversary event begin? Nina Forneloza News Due to the lack of content stemming from the developers working on Overwatch 2, Overwatch fans have little to look forward to besides the staple events. Next up is the Overwatch 2021 Anniversary event, celebrating another year of the game.  The Anniversary event typically starts in late May, just a few weeks after the Overwatch Archives event. By looking at past events, which have seen the Anniversary event start around …

Over 30 Chinese LoL pros suspended in match-fixing crackdown Steven Rondina League of Legends A months-long investigation into match-fixing in the Chinese League of Legends scene has come to an end, with heads rolling as a result. Back in February, FunPlus Phoenix stated that Zhou “Bo” Yang-Bo admitted to match-fixing in the 2020 LDL Summer Split. Since then, this case has been under investigation and the issue was apparently much more pervasive than just Bo. Alongside Bo, ThunderTalk support player Wang “Teeen” Yao-Ji was …

Gambit cease all League of Legends operations after 8 years William Davis League of Legends An organization that most old-school League of Legends fans will remember is leaving the scene. Gambit Esports will cease all LoL operations going forward.  After over eight years in the LoL scene, Gambit recently announced that it will drop its the League of Legends roster. The roster recently competed in the CIS region’s LCL league. Gambit has been a part of the league since 2016 and competed among the best …

Popular PC battle royale Apex Legends is finally coming to mobile Fariha Bhatti Apex Legends Electronic Arts and Respawn Studios have announced that the beta version of Apex Legends’ mobile is rolling out as soon as this month.  The battle royale game was released for PC in 2019 and has since then made waves for its unique gameplay, legend abilities, and thorough gunplay. After earning its stripes in the PC ecosystem, Apex Legends is debuting in a whole new mobile gaming arena.  The developer is …

How to play CSGO map Tuscan before official release Fariha Bhatti Counter-Strike Counter-Strike’s legendary map Tuscan is finally returning to the game with a modern look.  CS 1.6 laid the base for competitive FPS gaming that matured into proper esports when CSGO was released. A few maps like Dust 2 and Nuke made the cut in Valve’s new shooter, but some iconic locations were left behind when CS 1.6 players migrated to Global Offensive. Tuscan was one of the most played competitive …

This new bug lets you proc Jayce’s Q twice in a row William Davis League of Legends If Jayce wasn’t already a monster at poking, a new bug in League of Legends will surely turn him into one.  Through a recent bug discovered on the current patch 11.8, Jayce is able to proc the damage of his Shock Blast (Q) twice. This mechanic doesn’t look to be intentional, as it can potentially be abused in solo queue and give Jayce an unfair advantage. The bug occurs when …

Streamer flawlessly beats Dark Souls boss blindfolded on a piano Steven Rondina News Dark Souls may have the most dedicated and incorrigible fandom of any video game, and its fans love to achieve the seemingly impossible. From data miners to lore scholars to let’s players, the sheer amount of content that gets created for a series that effectively ended four years ago is astounding. The fact that competition is so fierce within the Dark Souls space forces players to get quite creative in …

Valorant pro Germsg accused of match fixing in Singapore Olivia Richman News A Singaporean Valorant pro who was competing in the Ignition Series has been accused of match fixing.  Another player from Singapore, Calel, shared a Google doc that exposed fellow Singaporean Germsg purposely throwing matches in order to win money. The tournament in which Germsg allegedly purposely lost to win money off of several bets was the Epulze Royal SEA Cup, which was a $25,000 tournament in the Ignition Series’ Southeast …

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