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Apex Legends
Popular PC battle royale Apex Legends is finally coming to mobile
Fariha Bhatti
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 …
Counter-Strike
How to play CSGO map Tuscan before official release
Fariha Bhatti
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 …
League of Legends
This new bug lets you proc Jayce’s Q twice in a row
William Davis
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 …
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Streamer flawlessly beats Dark Souls boss blindfolded on a piano
Steven Rondina
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 …
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Famous soccer clubs with the best esports teams
William Davis
As esports continues to become more widely popular, many soccer teams around the world have started to launch their very own esports teams. Most play in the FIFA eWorld Cup, playing video games from the EA Sports FIFA franchise, but some teams play other games such as Counter-Strike and League of Legends. Seeing as soccer began in Europe and is still most popular there, it makes sense that it’s mostly …
Counter-Strike
Newly discovered Nuke wall bang kills three enemies in one shot
Fariha Bhatti
Nuke is a complex map to play, as this new triple wall bang lineup proves. Counter-Strike: Global Offensive has tons of map variants and locations, but only seven stand out in the active duty map pool. Nuke is one of the most confusing maps in the competitive collection due to its unique design that mashes up sound cues. The two-story map has tight choke corners and adjoined entryways that allow …
League of Legends
DWG KIA is the big favorite for MSI 2021, and this is why
William Davis
The 2021 Mid-Season Invitational is right around the corner and will bring the first international clashes of 2021, with DWG KIA looking like the biggest favorite. After winning the world championship last year, DWG KIA has kept the impressive form and dominated the 2021 LCK Spring Split. With back-to-back LCK trophies and a world championship in the bag, it’s expected that DWG KIA will perform well at the upcoming MSI. …
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Call of Duty: Warzone Nuke Event incoming, but still a mystery
Olivia Richman
Call of Duty: Warzone has become one of the most popular battle royales out there and it’s following in Fortnite’s footsteps with an event before Season 3 begins tomorrow. But what is it? Not much is known about Warzone’s upcoming event despite it being in just a few hours. The event starts at noon PST, kicking off Warzone’s two-day-long transition into Season 3. Season 2 is ending and Season 3 …
Valorant player falsely banned after ShahZaM reported him for hacking
Fariha Bhatti
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There are plenty of Valorant players who got banned on live stream, but this recent ban on Sentinels’ professional player Shahzeb “ShahZaM” Khan’s stream comes with a twist. Riot’s Vanguard system has caught dozens of hackers on live streams through a strict method that detects high-end third party software while the game is running. The ban system has made examples out of the likes of Xhade, Solista, ReFleck, and many …
Use this OP Viper setup to take control of A site on Bind
Fariha Bhatti
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The buffed up Viper is deadly on a map like Bind, where entryways can be choked with her poison. Learn this setup to annihilate defenders on Bind’s bomb point A. The latest patches to Viper’s kit have brought her back into the game’s meta. Omen heavily dominated the controller category, but the new updates and recent addition of Astra have added some variety for controller players. More players are opting …
Everything you need to know about TFT Set 5: Reckoning
Steven Rondina
League of Legends
Teamfight Tactics: Reckoning is almost here, and there is a lot for TFT players to look forward to from this new set. TFT: Reckoning is set to feature the usual roundup of changes between sets, with new origins and classes being added and represented by a different lineup of champions. What sets TFT: Reckoning apart from the rest is how much bolder Riot Games is becoming with synergies in the …
summit1g shows off his diamond-encrusted mouse worth $100,000
Fariha Bhatti
Counter-Strike
Popular Twitch streamer Jaryd “summit1g” Lazar’s newest piece of jewellery is an exceptional and freakishly expensive mouse. summit is one of Twitch’s most-followed streamers. The former pro Counter-Strike: Global Offensive player has garnered a massive fanbase with his entertaining content on trending games. Recently, summit has actively been roleplaying in the NoPixel GTA server alongside the likes of Félix “xQc” Lengyel and others. With his regular streams and compelling content, …
Big changes coming to the jungle for League’s 2021 MSI patch
William Davis
League of Legends
League of Legends patch 11.9 is close to hitting the Public Beta Environment (PBE) and players have now gotten the first look at the expected changes. Patch 11.9 will be special because it will be the official 2021 Mid-Season Invitational patch, where the best teams from around the world will compete in the first international tournament of the year. To make the tournament as good as possible, Riot has put …
People are confusing esports’ ESL with new European Super League
Steven Rondina
Counter-Strike
European football is set to undergo an enormous shakeup in 2021, and that’s causing a bit of a branding issue in esports. ESL, one of esports’ top tournament organizers that operates across almost every notable title in competitive gaming, has been getting mixed up lately with the new European Super League. The fledgling soccer association has been one of the most heavily discussed topics in all of sports, and that’s …
Slot review: Fishin’ Reels
Fariha Bhatti
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With Fishin’ Reels, Pragmatic Play has come up with an adventurous slot that is themed around nostalgic illustrations and scenic views of an underground ocean. Released in 2014, Pragmatic Play’s Fishin Reels evokes the classic video game vibe, featuring animated characters and fish that interact together. Set in the deep sea, Fishin’ Reels presents marine life in all of its glory, highlighted by bright oranges and purples. The slot features …
Tyler1 sets deadlift record during Twitch Rivals powerlifting
Olivia Richman
League of Legends
Twitch streamer Tyler “Tyler1” Steinkamp has proven that height doesn’t matter when it comes to powerlifting. With a mighty scream, Tyler1 lifted 550 pounds during Power Meet, a powerlifting competition organized through Twitch Rivals. This was a new deadlift record for the League of Legends personality, a great accomplishment for the event Tyler1 had organized himself. The chat went crazy after this impressive personal best, including viewers who don’t usually …
Overwatch game director Jeff Kaplan leaves Blizzard, Overwatch
Nina Forneloza
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After 19 years with Blizzard, Jeff Kaplan has moved on from the famed developer and is handing over the Overwatch reigns to Aaron Keller. The news comes to a surprise to many Overwatch fans who have come to know and love Kaplan as the face of the Overwatch development team. He is appreciated for his one-take Developer Updates, and has been dubbed “Daddy Jeff” by those who love the game. …
Is sinatraa returning to Valorant? Is he streaming again?
Olivia Richman
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Jay “sinatraa” Won’s fans have been wondering if the popular Valorant player would be returning to the game after being accused of abusing his ex-girlfriend. Now it seems like they are finally getting some answers. sinatraa was benched from pro team Sentinels after Cleo “cle0h” Hernandez came forward with a TwitLonger outlining the abuse she allegedly faced while dating sinatraa. The TwitLonger included an audio recording in which Cleo could …
Watch Faker wipe out four enemies on Akali with a clutch TP
William Davis
League of Legends
T1 mid laner Lee “Faker” Sang-hyeok is back at it again with another solo queue outplay broadcast live on stream, this time making use of a perfect teleport play on Akali. The superstar mid laner was playing Akali during a recent solo queue game and saw a perfect opportunity to teleport to his bot turret and interrupt a dive from the enemy team. The dive quickly turned into a bad …
This insane Brimstone molotov on Bind will blow your mind
Fariha Bhatti
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Team Liquid’s James “Kryptix” Affleck has demonstrated that Brimstone is still in the game despite Viper’s buffs with an insane molly that travels all the way across the map. Recent buffs to rejuvenate Viper have received a mixed response from Valorant players who think that the agent is now overpowered. Her damage-inflicting smokes are unique, making her a top pick for controller players. While many believed that the “Viper meta” …
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