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Gamer Advantage is changing the game for gaming glasses
William Davis
With so much work being done to give competitive gamers an edge, everyone from pro esports teams to young competitors looking to climb the ranks is looking to get a leg up on the competition. But what if the big secret to it all was better protection for one’s eyes? That’s the idea being put forward by founder Bryan Reedy and his team at Gamer Advantage. They strongly believe that …
League of Legends
This is how to counter Akali in League of Legends season 11
William Davis
Akali hasn’t been a heavy hitter in League of Legends season 11 when it comes to win rates, but she is still a common champion in solo queue games through all ranks of play. For a long time, Riot has struggled to balance Akali because of her mobile and damage-heavy kit. This has resulted in several meta states in which Akali has been a dominant pick, while other patches have …
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Even pro players can’t believe this Sona dart lineup for Icebox
Fariha Bhatti
Players are constantly pushing the limits of Sova’s arrow lineups, but this new one has managed to shock even retired FPS pro Tarik “tarik” Celik. During tarik’s recent stream, the former Counter-Strike: Global Offensive professional player witnessed an insane Sova arrow that shocked his entire team. Icebox’s A site is relatively enclosed, which limits Sova’s abilities to execute exceptional plays. A player made his bolt travel from the middle area …
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Pokimane and OTV wade into hot tub stream meta with Amouranth
Olivia Richman
Hot tub streams are the new Twitch meta. So much so that even OfflineTV has decided to do one. This triggered OnlyFans model and streamer Kaitlyn “Amouranth” Siragusa to bring up the fact that she is, indeed, the first streamer to use a hot tub during a broadcast. And she wants everyone to know about it. Back in March, controversial streamer Jenelle “indiefoxx” Dagres called Amouranth “scum” for copying the …
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Twitch streamer Shroud wants shotgun Judge deleted from Valorant
Fariha Bhatti
Judge may be one of the deadliest weapons in Valorant but Michael “Shroud” Grzesiek isn’t a fan. Valorant has an extensive arsenal loaded with weapons that have a steep learning curve. Tapping with Vandal and spraying with Phantom requires tons of practice and warm-up, which is also the essence of any shooter game. Every weapon has a unique pattern that players must master before entering the battlefield, but some guns are …
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ExoHydraX accuses Twitch of racism after hot tub stream ban
Olivia Richman
Twitch streamer and influencer ExoHydraX has accused Twitch of racism after her receiving a three-day ban from the streaming platform. ExoHydraX started her stream like any other hot tub streamer. She put on a revealing bathing suit and then plopped into her inflatable “hot tub” to hang out with her followers while submerged in the water and playing with pool toys. During the stream, ExoHydraX started “twerking for subs.” As …
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Call of Duty fires voice actor following sexism allegations
Olivia Richman
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare voice actor Jeff Leach was let go from Activision following ongoing sexism accusations. Leach was the voice actor behind Ghost, a character in Call of Duty: Modern Warfare. Leach is also a streamer. He was banned from Twitch in 2017 after comments made towards Twitch partner ZombiUnicorn after they had declined to appear on a show where Leach would also be a guest. “She couldn’t …
League of Legends
How will Fnatic perform if Bwipo swaps to the jungle?
William Davis
With recent rumors of Fnatic top laner Gabriël “Bwipo” Rau swapping to the jungle for the 2021 LEC Summer Split, thousands of fans are left wondering how Fnatic will end up performing if the move becomes reality. The rumors about Bwipo swapping to jungle have been circulating the League of Legends community for a few days now and will likely change Fnatic completely if they end up being true. To …
Politician AOC showcase solo queue Baron steal on Instagram
William Davis
League of Legends
Politician and streamer Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, better known as AOC, recently pulled off a Baron steal that was too good not to be showcased on her official Instagram. Besides being a U.S. Representative for New York’s 14th congressional district, AOC has gotten known in the gaming community over the past year through her stream on Twitch. With a whopping 1 million followers on the streaming platform, AOC has made herself noticeable …
The best games to bet your money on
William Davis
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One of the reasons behind the meteoric rise of the online gaming industry has been the emergence of mobile technology as a legitimate and respected platform for playing video games. Many console favorites have made a successful migration to the platform, as well as many titles which have been designed specifically for smartphones and tablets. Consequently, millions of players, spectators, and streamers, and now bettors are captivated by the range …
Valve brags as fans wonder where TI10 Battle Pass money has gone
Steven Rondina
Dota 2
Valve gave a lengthy discussion on the topic of video game community management, and the publisher’s view on the matter varies wildly from how its fans do. A longtime member of the Counter-Strike: Global Offensive development team did a talk on the Steamworks Development YouTube channel. The topic was how Valve’s development teams decide on actions to take with their games and the cues it takes from its players. The …
Everything you need to know about Halo Infinite
Steven Rondina
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The console wars are raging right now. Though the Xbox Series S and X may be winning over the PlayStation 5, that lead is likely to grow even further as 2021 rolls on. A big part of that is Halo Infinite. Halo has always been Xbox’s premiere exclusive series but its absence from the Xbox Series S|X launch left a big hole that the console has overcome. With no word …
The biggest LEC roster rumors going into the 2021 Summer Split
William Davis
League of Legends
While the 2021 Mid-Season Invitational is ongoing in Iceland, a lot of rumored roster changes in the LEC are starting to generate buzz. The mid-season break is when all the biggest League of Legends organizations have a chance to swap out players for the 2021 Summer Split. In the LEC, several organizations seem to be working hard behind the scenes even though very few roster moves are official yet. It …
Valorant agent tier list: The best picks for patch 2.08
Fariha Bhatti
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Riot Games’ shooter has evolved into a cutthroat game that has players spending hours in practice servers to get better. Even with good aim, some players still struggle to gain Rank Rating. The race to climb the ladder is difficult, but can be made easier by picking the best agents. In Counter-Strike, gaining rank relies heavily on aim but that’s not the case in Valorant. The ability to effectively use …
CSGO dev insists that Valve’s community management is great
Steven Rondina
Counter-Strike
If gamers felt a strange chill run up their spine in the last few days, it likely came from the fact that Valve is giving lessons to other developers in how to do community management. The developer of Counter-Strike: Global Offensive and Dota 2 dusted off the Steamworks Development channel on YouTube to publish presentations on game development, with one of them being a detailed breakdown of how Valve approaches …
100 Thieves co-owner Valkyrae shoots back at sexist comments
Olivia Richman
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Rachel “Valkyrae” Hofstetter becoming co-owner of 100 Thieves was a major moment for the streamer and her fans. But the accomplishment was soured by a lot of sexist backlash from within the gaming community. While Valkyrae has become the most-watched female streamer, even beating Imane “Pokimane” Anys, she is not yet as popular as the top male streamers in the male-dominated gaming and esports industry. Female streamers often face backlash …
This post-plant molotov lineup warrants easy win on Dust 2
Fariha Bhatti
Counter-Strike
Dust 2 is all about spraying and praying. But these new post-plant lineups proves that sometimes utility can save the day. Dust 2 is a tricky site to take control of, especially if Counter-Terrorists have an AWPer holding long. However, it’s better to tactically move into the A site than die to an SMG close range at the B site. On Dust 2, B site is a lion’s den that …
Riot reveals new Valorant game mode named Replication
Olivia Richman
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Valorant is getting a new game mode. Fans of the tactical shooter got a sneak peak of the upcoming “Replication” game mode on Valorant’s official Twitter on Saturday. In the clip, players first hear footsteps getting closer and closer. Then, circles appear on the map. Circles made of a dust-like material drop onto those targeted spots until viewers are unable to see. It initially seems to be Breach’s Sky Smoke …
Why are WoW Classic fans so angry about The Burning Crusade?
Steven Rondina
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The rollout of WoW Classic’s The Burning Crusade expansion has been an utter disaster to this point. After the advertising misfire that saw Blizzard leak The Burning Crusade’s release date, the company is now finding itself in hot water for its launch plans for the game. Specifically, WoW Classic players are frustrated over what is seen as a layered attempt to gouge even more money out of them ahead of …
Pokimane calls out Twitch streamers for their subscriber tactics
Olivia Richman
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Anys “Pokimane” Imane is one of the most popular female streamers in the world, and she has some strong opinions about how other streamers are attempting to gain subscribers. Pokimane has seen enough of streamers “begging” and “tricking” followers into subscribing. She said that these types of marketing tactics are “greedy” and “unnecessary” when it comes to increasing subscriber counts. This comes after an abundance of streamers have announced subathons …
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