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Valorant agent tier list: The best picks for patch 2.08
Fariha Bhatti
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 …
Counter-Strike
CSGO dev insists that Valve’s community management is great
Steven Rondina
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 …
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100 Thieves co-owner Valkyrae shoots back at sexist comments
Olivia Richman
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 …
Counter-Strike
This post-plant molotov lineup warrants easy win on Dust 2
Fariha Bhatti
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 …
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MAD Lions beat Istanbul Wildcats, stay undefeated at MSI 2021
William Davis
LEC representatives MAD Lions remain undefeated at the 2021 Mid-Season Invitational with a win over Istanbul Wildcats on day two of the group stage. After the first day of the event, it was clearly MAD Lions heading into this match as the big favorites. Istanbul Wildcats should have won its first game like the European representatives but threw a big lead away against paiN Gaming in an intense match. To …
Apex Legends
How many people are playing Apex Legends in 2021?
Olivia Richman
Apex Legends is one of a few popular battle royales in the competitive gaming scene, but it’s common to see gamers debating if it really deserves a spot with other similar games like Fortnite and PlayerUnknown’s Battlegrounds. While some people question the success of Apex Legends, the player count doesn’t lie. Apex Legends is relatively new to the scene. It was suddenly launched in 2019 and immediately skyrocketed up to …
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Riot Games wants to address smurfing in Valorant, but how?
Fariha Bhatti
Smurfs are under Riot Games’ scrutiny, the developer has revealed in a recent Ask Valorant episode. Climbing ranks in Valorant is no easy feat. Unlike other shooter games, the learning curve in Valorant is a bit steep due to agent abilities. New players have a hard time understanding agent kits, spray pattern, and aim placement. On top of all that, smurfs can ruin the competitive experience. Many players complain that …
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MAD Lions vs. paiN Gaming: MSI 2021 betting analysis
William Davis
An exciting match in Group B at the 2021 Mid-Season Invitational is right around the corner as MAD Lions take on paiN Gaming. Both teams got off to a great start on the first day of MSI, with MAD Lions humiliating PSG Talon. paiN Gaming had a tougher time against Istanbul Wildcats, but ended up taking home a nice victory after a comeback. When the two clash on the third …
Valorant Mobile reportedly on the way, will it debut at E3?
Steven Rondina
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This summer might be one of the biggest yet for mobile shooters, and Valorant fans might be very happy with the reason why. Over recent months, there have been multiple rumbles that a number of AAA titles are set to receive mobile ports. Apex Legends Mobile is already in a regional beta stage. PUBG: New State is set to be a successor to PUBG Mobile, is also poised for a …
Jake Paul gets into dangerous hat spat with Floyd Mayweather
Steven Rondina
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Jake Paul’s social media hooliganism knows no boundaries, even when he’s facing the top boxing athlete of the last 30 years and his entourage of hulking bodyguards. With a looming exhibition match between boxing great Floyd Mayweather and Jake Paul’s brother Logan Paul, the younger Paul brother Jake has been looking to get his time in the spotlight as well. He certainly got it on Thursday as he went chest-to-chest …
These grenade lineups are crucial for playing on Ancient
Fariha Bhatti
Counter-Strike
Valve has finally rolled out a new map for Counter-Strike: Global Offensive’s competitive pool, and it’s a bit different than other active duty locations. CSGO’s competitive experience was completely transformed with the addition of a hot new location, Ancient. The new map replaced Train after a six-year tenure. The drastic change prompted mixed reactions from CSGO fans who admired Train’s complex design, but players are finally getting the hang of …
CoD Mobile: Masters announced with schedule, prizing, dates
Olivia Richman
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Mobile games are quickly becoming an important part of the esports industry and Call of Duty: Mobile Masters 2021 tournament is sure to help solidify the growing platform in a few key regions. Activision has revealed the Call of Duty: Mobile Masters 2021 tournament. Teams from North America and Europe will compete for a slice of the $100,000 prize pool. Top teams will also have the chance to secure a …
RNG vs. Unicorns of Love: MSI 2021 betting analysis
William Davis
League of Legends
RNG and Unicorns of Love are looking to fight for first place in group A at the 2021 Mid-Season Invitational when they clash on the second and third day of the group stage. In the unusual group A at MSI, only three teams are battling to advance further into the tournament. All three teams are aiming for top two in the group, but RNG and UoL might not be satisfied …
WoW Classic TBC release date seemingly leaked by Blizzard
Steven Rondina
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World of Warcraft fans are eagerly awaiting the announcement of the World of Warcraft Classic expansion The Burning Crusade’s release date, and they might not have to wait much longer. Blizzard, possibly accidentally, ran an advertisement in the Battle.net launcher that let slip the release date for the WoW Classic version of The Burning Crusade. And if the slip-up is correct, it means that the expansion will drop in less …
Who is LadyHope and why was she banned from Twitch?
Olivia Richman
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The drama surrounding GTA RP’s NoPixel server never ends. And to no one’s surprise, Felix “xQc” Lengyel was involved in the server’s latest dramatics. GTA 5 has become a pretty popular game on Twitch as more big streamers have joined a roleplaying server known as NoPixel. One of the most popular players on NoPixel is xQc, a former Overwatch League pro turned controversial full-time streamer. He has a large fanbase …
DWG KIA opens MSI 2021 with stellar win over Cloud9
William Davis
League of Legends
DWG KIA opened the 2021 Mid-Season Invitational with a dominant win over Cloud9. The wait has been long but MSI 2021 has finally kicked off in Reykjavík, Iceland. The show started with the most anticipated matchup between Cloud9 and the defending world champions DWG KIA. With the teams placed in group C, the two got a golden opportunity to duke it out from the get-go. All eyes were on the …
Valorant Champions Tour Stage 3 final to be held on LAN in Berlin
Fariha Bhatti
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The final iteration of Valorant Champions Tour Stage 3 has officially been announced by Riot Games at the Esports Media Preview Event held on May 5th. The series to filter out the best out of every region is finally reaching its end, and fans may see a few events offline. The final run of VCT stage 3 will be held on LAN from September 9-19 at the Verti Music Hall …
Dota 2 pro caught stream sniping during official DPC match
Steven Rondina
Dota 2
A Dota 2 may have been caught cheating red-handed. On Wednesday in the DreamLeague Season 15 lower division, an official Dota Pro Circuit league, Chicken Fighters faced off against Ghost frogs. During the match, a Reddit user spotted Chicken Fighters support player Andreas Per “Xibbe” Ragnemalm in the official broadcast’s Twitch chat. There’s little question that this player is the real Xibbe. The Twitch account in question links out to …
The best agents to play on Breeze, according to shroud
Fariha Bhatti
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New Valorant map Breeze is unlike any other location in the game, and players are having a tough time figuring it out. Michael “shroud” Grzesiek recently discussed the topic and gave his thoughts on how to bag easy wins on Breeze. The sixth Valorant map landed with a bang in the new patch, and it has been a smash hit among fans. The tropical location is vast and has a …
Why did Blizzard lose 30% of its players in the last 3 years?
Nina Forneloza
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The first-quarter results are in and Blizzard is reporting a massive 29% loss in its player base over the last three years. Financially, the company is doing just fine despite the fact that players are leaving their games. Sales hit $2.28 billion, up from $1.79 billion in Q1 2020 according to the company’s financial report. But with new games still coming out and many beloved IPs still getting updated regularly, …
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