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How to get Zeraora in Pokemon Sword and Shield
Steven Rondina
Zeraora is one of the newest mythical Pokemon but its cool looks and strong stats make it highly sought after. Unfortunately, as with any given mythical Pokemon, obtaining it is easier said than done. With very few exceptions, these Pokemon can only be obtained through events and The Pokemon Company does not support all regions equally in this regard. Here’s how Zeraora has been distributed up to this point and …
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Overwatch 2 is streaming a 2 hour look at PvP and more
Nina Forneloza
In the first developer update given by Aaron Keller, he revealed that Overatch 2 is going to be streamed on May 20, featuring a closer look at its PvP action. Since Overwatch 2 was announced in 2019, a lot of the focus on the game has been centered around the new story, new characters, new maps, and scenarios. Fans are excited for more lore and things to do in the …
League of Legends
Phase Rush nerf puts Ryze at lowest win rate in LoL
William Davis
Ryze is struggling like never before in solo queue on League of Legends patch 11.10 due to the recent nerfs made to Phase Rush. The most recent patch has already taken its toll on Ryze, even though the Rune Mage didn’t receive any direct nerfs. Instead, Riot chose to nerf the Phase Rush keystone by adding a longer early-game cooldown and decreasing the bonus movement speed from the rune. This …
League of Legends
Top amateur LoL teams to compete in Challengers Uprising Summer
William Davis
The next split of the North American Proving Ground Circuit is right around the corner and will once again include events for amateur teams filled with up-and-coming talent. The League of Legends 2021 Summer Proving Grounds Circuit will kick off on May 24 with the first of three circuit events. The event is Challengers Uprising Summer Sprint, where top amateur teams will compete for a chance at challenging the LCS …
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Valve changes DPC rules after Alliance cheating allegations
Steven Rondina
After a whirlwind of controversy, more information has come out in regards to cheating allegations against Alliance in DreamLeague Season 15. ESL and DreamHack released simultaneous statements noting that Alliance was not cheating by having trial coach Peter “ppd” Dager on-call with the team for its game against Brame. However, the tournament organizers noted that Valve was forcing a mid-season rule change in the Dota Pro Circuit leagues to prevent …
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Amouranth lashes out at Twitch hot tub meta haters
Olivia Richman
Twitch’s “hot tub meta” has been under fire for months, with streamers and viewers alike calling on the platform to better define its Terms of Service and crack down on sexually suggestive streams. While a few streamers have received three-day suspensions for their antics during hot tub streams, Twitch has largely ignored the continued complaints. Twitch’s head of creator development, Marcus “djWHEAT” Graham, even told critics that they can simply …
Apex Legends
EA addresses Apex Legends bug that bans innocent players
Olivia Richman
EA has swiftly addressed an Apex Legends issue that left countless innocent players banned from the game, seemingly at random. Apex Legends’ moderation team created a thread on Reddit to organize the countless complaints from fans that were getting suddenly banned from the popular battle royale. Hundreds of players shared their story on the thread, with some saying they were banned mid-game while others were met with the alert after …
Counter-Strike
Allu takes leave from ENCE as roster breakdown continues
Fariha Bhatti
ENCE AWPer Aleksi “allu” Jalli has announced a temporary break from competitive Counter-Strike: Global Offensive, citing “personal reasons.” The legendary Finnish player will be stepping back from professional play for the foreseeable future to rest and recuperate. Polish player Olek “hades” Miskiewicz will be substituted in for allu, but the timeline for his return is still unknown. The new stand-in is a young talent from Poland and has previously competed …
DWG KIA vs. RNG: MSI 2021 betting analysis
William Davis
League of Legends
The 2021 Mid-Season Invitational will conclude with the grand final between DWG KIA and Royal Never Give Up. Both teams have fought consistently throughout the tournament and are now ready to fight for the trophy. Prior to the tournament, DWG KIA was considered the biggest favorite, and for good reason. The defending world champions have looked scary in all stages at MSI, only struggling against RNG during the rumble stage. …
Streamer DarksydePhil resorts to begging, fans don’t like it
Olivia Richman
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After losing his Twitch partnership, streamer Philip “DarksydePhil” Burnell threatened to leave the platform completely. That is, unless he got extra support from his community in the form of donations. DarksydePhil lost his partnership at the beginning of May, causing the veteran streamer to complain to his followers that he had no subscription option anymore. To continue earning money on Twitch, DarksydePhil stated that he needed viewers to use PayPal …
Who is SSSniperWolf and why has she left gaming behind?
Olivia Richman
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Alia “SSSniperWolf” Shelesh is a name a lot of people know, but often not for the best of reasons. This controversial YouTuber may have been voted “Favorite Gamer” in a past Kids Choice Awards, but many in the gaming community have disliked her for years. Why is that? In 2019, SSSniperWolf was called out by Daniel “Keemstar” Keem after she was recognized as children’s “favorite gamer.” Keemstar and his …
TI10 date & location confirmed, but is the Battle Pass canceled?
Steven Rondina
Dota 2
UPDATE: Valve has confirmed a new date and location for The International 2021 after previous plans to host the event in Stockholm fell through. Find out everything here. Finally. More than one year removed from the indefinite postponement of The International 10, Valve has confirmed a new date for the event. Wykrhm Reddy announced the news on Twitter: The International 10 is back on the menu. Mark your calendars. #TI10 #Dota2 …
Here are some of the greatest shiny Pokemon in Pokémon GO
William Davis
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Since being released in 2016, Pokémon GO is still going strong with plenty of events and new Pokémon that keep players engaged. One of the main objectives for most Pokémon GO players is catching coveted shiny Pokémon. Shiny Pokémon are rare and appear in different colors than normal, like orange Pikachus and gray Eevees. Getting shinies is usually very hard, as the chance of one appearing is minimal without special …
Alliance & ppd accused of cheating during Dota Pro Circuit match
Steven Rondina
Dota 2
Update: DreamHack issued a statement on cheating allegations against Alliance. Details can be found here. One of the hottest questions in Dota 2 right now is one that’s very difficult to answer. Did Alliance cheat during an official Dota Pro Circuit match? Alliance recently released a vlog that included footage of the team’s game against Brame during DreamLeague Season 15. While this isn’t unusual for Alliance, eyebrows were raised on …
Should Valorant allow players to queue for specific maps?
Steven Rondina
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One of the most sought-after features in Valorant is an update to the matchmaking system that allows players to choose which map they will play on. But will Riot ever add this option to the game? For converts from other team-based shooters like Counter-Strike: Global Offensive and Team Fortress 2, this seems like it should be fairly obvious as these games have always allowed players the ability to queue for …
New Valorant skin bundles Minima and Tethered Realms revealed
Fariha Bhatti
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Valorant has new skins coming soon if you’re already feeling bored with Silvanus and Forsaken. It’s not a Valorant patch update without a new skin bundle. Patch 2.09 is here, and apart from significant game tweaks, it delivers two new skin bundles. Minima and Tethered Realms are reported to be the latest weapon cosmetics coming to the Valorant store. Riot Games has added dozens of visually pleasant and fierce skins …
Nexus Blitz returns to League of Legends with PROJECT: Bastion
William Davis
League of Legends
One of the most intense featured game modes in League of Legends will be back when Nexus Blitz returns during the upcoming PROJECT: Bastion event. With the reveal of six new PROJECT skins, Riot is ready to unleash a new in-game event centered around the PROJECT lore. The event goes under the name PROJECT: Bastion and will run from May 27 to June 28. The four-week event will include an …
Riot reveal six new PROJECT LoL skins to Varus, Senna, others
William Davis
League of Legends
Riot is back with new cosmetics for League of Legends and this time it’s for the PROJECT skin line which will grow even bigger. The popular PROJECT skin line already includes cosmetics for Yasuo, Zed, Lucian, and other popular champions. A total of 17 PROJECT skins are already in the game but now Riot will bring in six brand new additions. The new cosmetics will include Varus, Mordekaiser, Senna, Renekton, …
Valorant patch 2.09 adds a new game mode Replication, nerfs Viper
Fariha Bhatti
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Replication mode arrives in patch 2.09 and it’s basically a horror version of Valorant. Patch 2.09 is upon us, bringing significant updates to the game. Heavily buffed Viper gets balancing touches to her kit, new game mode enters Valorant, and Breeze gets tweaked in the latest patch update. Viper spent almost a year being the least played agent in Valorant, as other controllers overshadowed her toxic kit. After numerous random …
Here are the best Risk of Rain 2 mods and how to install them
Steven Rondina
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Risk of Rain 2 is already fun, but mods can add something more to even the best of games. The fandom surrounding Risk of Rain 2 has really gone all-out for the game, adding an amazing assortment of content to the popular title. From adding entirely new classes to transforming established classes into Dragon Ball Z’s Goku, there are a lot of different things that players can do to add …
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