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Dota 2
5 crazy Dota 2 facts you probably didn’t know
Steven Rondina
Dota 2 is a game with 120 characters full of lore, almost 15 years of history as an esport, and an origin as a custom map for a completely different game. Even within its recent history, publisher Valve has changed plans and retconned backstories for a variety of reasons. This has made for a lot of weird, interesting trivia within Dota 2. There are far deeper cuts within Dota 2 …
League of Legends
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, …
Fortnite
Fortnite x NBA event confirmed with NBA skins and tournament
Steven Rondina
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 …
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Agent 16 leaks point to Grenadier as Valorant’s next new agent
Fariha Bhatti
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. …
League of Legends
Cloud9 Fudge lead top laners in kills after MSI 2021 Rumble Stage
William Davis
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 …
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NOOB® Energy is doing energy drinks differently, and it works
William Davis
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
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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
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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 …
What we know so far about Call of Duty 2021
Olivia Richman
News
E3 is approaching and Call of Duty fans are hoping to hear more about the latest Call of Duty game coming out later this year. It could be the first time players see a trailer. Until then, Call of Duty players have been dedicating themselves to uncovering leaks, rumors, and hints about the newest title in the popular first-person shooter series. During Activision’s Q1 earnings call, it was confirmed that …
Low ping really does matter in League of Legends, and here’s why
William Davis
League of Legends
Quick reaction times and clutch decision-making can be the keys to success in League of Legends, and ping can have a big say in either attribute. But how big of a difference does a low ping really make? Professional League of Legends games are usually run with the lowest ping possible to make the games as evenly competitive as possible. This provides the players with the best chance to react …
The infamous CSGO bug that got 37 coaches banned still exists
Fariha Bhatti
Counter-Strike
Valve has rolled out several patch updates over the past few months, but one particularly significant bug is still active in the game. Counter-Strike: Global Offensive rarely has game-breaking bugs, but a recent spectator glitch rocked the esports scene. CSGO coach and analyst Sergey “lmbt” Bezhanov highlighted that controversial coach bug can still be triggered during a game. How the fuck it’s still there? Wasn’t in a coach sport for …
Sony files patent for skin betting on video game consoles
Steven Rondina
News
Skin betting might be coming back, but not in a way that many players might expect. Sony has published a patent for a new system built around esports betting through its video game consoles. The patent would allow the company to offer action on esports events through consoles in a number of different ways. Gamers would be able to use an overlay in-game to bet on ongoing esports events. Sony …
Toss buyback bug helps Quincy Crew to beat Evil Geniuses
Steven Rondina
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A longstanding Dota 2 bug just played a big part in a key Dota Pro Circuit match featuring two of the world’s best teams. During game two of Quincy Crew vs. Evil Geniuses in the North American DPC League, Yawar “YawaR” Hassan was killed by Abed “Abed” Azel L. Yusop Tiny with his Toss spell. This left YawaR’s two Divine Rapiers on the ground, something that would have swung the …
Sweet Anita opens up about self-harming, shuts down her trolls
Olivia Richman
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Twitch streamer Sweet Anita recently talked about mental illness during a live stream on Twitch, a topic that unfortunately brought out a number of trolls. But Sweet Anita immediately fought back against those toxic people in the chat. Sweet Anita has Tourette’s syndrome, a disorder that causes her to have involuntary tics. For her, these are usually profane outbursts and strange noises. While sometimes entertaining for viewers, her openness has …
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