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IWillDominate says junglers have it much harder than supports
William Davis
Blaming the jungler in solo queue games has always been a meme with some truth to it and now former professional jungler and streamer Christian “IWillDominate” Rivera is speaking up about it. In a recent tweet, IWillDominate shared his opinion about the current state of the jungle role and how players are often punished verbally in the game for not playing perfectly. In the tweet, IWillDominate shares his frustrations about …
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Why did DisguisedToast get banned after his return to Twitch?
Olivia Richman
Jeremy “DisguisedToast” Wang is a Facebook Gaming partner, but once in a while, he will come back on Twitch to hang out with his old viewers. But this time, his return wasn’t without complications. DisguisedToast was in the Just Chatting area of Twitch when he was banned for watching an old PUBG montage that featured a homophobic slur. At the time he was streaming to over 40,000 concurrent viewers. DisguisedToast …
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Jake Paul pops off over Dana White flaking on bet against him
Steven Rondina
Snoop Dogg would like his $2 million, and he would like it now. The analyst desk was one of the most popular talking points surrounding the recent Jake Paul vs. Ben Askren boxing match. But it wasn’t Al Bernstein’s noticeable discomfort with his crewmates or Oscar de la Hoya’s worrying stint on the microphone that had people talking the most on Twitter. Instead, it was a possible million-dollar bet between …
Counter-Strike
You can finally rush B on Dust 2 with this smoke lineup
Fariha Bhatti
Dust 2’s B site has changed quite a bit over the last year and that has come at the expense of the terrorist side. This quick smoke lineup may help create unique plays around the B site that will make things a bit easier. Last year, Valve tweaked the site and flipped the double doors, giving Counter-Terrorists a very powerful angle over the entrance to the site. This allows the …
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Nickmercs reveals that he is now a FaZe Clan co-owner
Olivia Richman
Streamer Nick “Nickmercs” Kolcheff is no longer just a content creator for FaZe Clan. He is now a part-owner of the popular esports organization. The rumor began when The Verge introduced Nickmercs as “part-owner” of FaZe Clan within an article about the popular Fortnite personality. At the time, FaZe Clan and Nickmercs had not publicly confirmed the alleged ownership but Nickmercs decided to make a comment about the rumor the …
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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 …
League of Legends
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. …
How to play Clash Royale on PC for free
Steven Rondina
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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 …
Explaining the Olympic Virtual Series and esports’ Olympic future
Olivia Richman
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The International Olympic Committee has been contemplating adding video games to its coveted list of sports for the past few years. It’s now getting one step closer with the Olympic Virtual Series (OVS), the first-ever Olympic-licensed event “for physical and non-physical virtual sports.” According to an official press release on the Olympic website, the IOC is partnering with five International Sports Federations and game publishers to produce the Olympic Virtual …
Report alleges Team 10 house saw sexual misconduct, bullying
Olivia Richman
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The New York Times recently did a deep dive into the failed Team 10, a social media and influencer house created by YouTuber Jake Paul. And what the news organization found out from former members was quite concerning, ranging from allegations of bullying and harassment to sexual misconduct. Team 10 was founded in 2016, bringing teenage influencers together under one roof to create content for their collective fans. Jake Paul …
Elderwood Ornn makes $7 million for charity, still few Ornn skins
William Davis
League of Legends
The League of Legends 2020 charity skin for Ornn was a big success, raising more than $7 million for charity. Elderwood Ornn was released with the intention of raising as much money for charity as possible. From the end of 2020 to early January, players would be able to purchase Elderwood Ornn and associated purchasable content with all proceeds going to the Riot Games Social Impact Fund. The associated content …
New Valorant skin bundle Forsaken coming for Operator, Vandal
Fariha Bhatti
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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 …
New map Breeze officially revealed, release date revealed
Fariha Bhatti
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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. …
Here’s everything new that’s coming in Valorant Episode 2, Act 3
Olivia Richman
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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 …
Astralis transfers dev1ce to Ninjas In Pyjamas CSGO roster
William Davis
Counter-Strike
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
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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
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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. …
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