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shroud considers bias on NoPixel server after xQc gets third ban News shroud considers bias on NoPixel server after xQc gets third ban By Fariha Bhatti These are the teams participating in the F1 Pro Series 2021 News These are the teams participating in the F1 Pro Series 2021 By William Davis The five most shocking roster moves in CSGO history Counter-Strike The five most shocking roster moves in CSGO history By William Davis
Everything we know about the Diablo 4 release date News
Everything we know about the Diablo 4 release date M Alzamora Blizzard’s annual BlizzCon event left Anaheim behind and went online this year, but that doesn’t mean the developer didn’t have big release news for the next game in the Diablo franchise. After the complete disaster that was Activision Blizzard’s reveal of mobile game Diablo Immortals, this year’s BlizzCon focused on what the developer planned to bring to its PC and console fans. Those fans got what they wanted with this …
This is how you can still get your Operation Broken Fang coin Counter-Strike
This is how you can still get your Operation Broken Fang coin M Alzamora There’s only so much time left for players to get the stars they need before Operation Broken Fang ends. Here’s how to quickly finish up the operation’s missions. After nearly five months, Counter-Strike: Global Offensive players are about to say goodbye to Operation Broken Fang. Players only have so much time to finish up its remaining missions, spend their stars, and grab the battle pass’ prized golden coin. But with …
FalleN is upset at his fans calling s1mple a baiter Counter-Strike
FalleN is upset at his fans calling s1mple a baiter William Davis During a late night stream, Gabriel “FalleN” Toledo defended Oleksandr “s1mple” Kostyliev when the former’s viewers called the Ukrainian superstar a baiter. The exchange happened when FalleN was analyzing a clip of s1mple playing Counter-Strike: Global Offensive in the FACEIT Pro League. s1mple was playing on Dust 2 and instructed his teammates to take A-long. While they distracted the defense, he rushed through mid and caught the opponents off guard. …
DWG KIA dominates the 2021 LCK Spring All-Pro Teams League of Legends
DWG KIA dominates the 2021 LCK Spring All-Pro Teams William Davis With the teams heading into the last stages of the 2021 LCK Spring Split playoffs, Riot has revealed the three All-Pro teams for this split.  As expected, the first All-Pro team is dominated by DWG KIA, a team that has been leading the league throughout the entirety of the spring split. DWG KIA has also looked great in the playoffs so far, taking down Hanwha Life in a clean sweep …
How to get big on Twitch News How to get big on Twitch By William Davis Reports suggest G2 Esports is reviewing its Valorant roster News Reports suggest G2 Esports is reviewing its Valorant roster By Fariha Bhatti FaZe Rain banned from Twitch and fans aren’t sure why News FaZe Rain banned from Twitch and fans aren’t sure why By Olivia Richman
xQc gets third ban from GTA RP NoPixel server after a chaotic stream GTA
xQc gets third ban from GTA RP NoPixel server after a chaotic stream Fariha Bhatti Twitch streamer Felix “xQc” Lengyel’s recent stream has once again landed him in hot water as he received his third ban from the GTA Roleplay server NoPixel.  The exact reason for the ban isn’t known as xQc did several shady things during his long RP stream, but a brawl with police likely put him in the crosshairs of the admins.  WHAT A ROLLERCOASTED OF A STREAM. SORRY FOR THE TRASHY …
Top esports betting sites in the UK News
Top esports betting sites in the UK William Davis Esports has become one of the major forms of entertainment around the world in recent years. There are many ways to enjoy esports, including playing the games, watching matches live, and betting on games. We now have more sportsbooks than ever before offering esports odds but what are the top esports betting sites in the UK? One of the first online betting brands to offer a dedicated esports betting service …
Will Operation Broken Fang’s case and skins be discontinued? Counter-Strike
Will Operation Broken Fang’s case and skins be discontinued? M Alzamora Operations hold a special place in the hearts of Counter-Strike: Global Offensive players, but what happens to the exclusive cases once they end? CSGO features some of the best weapon skins out of any game, especially when it comes to its operations. The limited-time events have expanded the selection of skins ever since Operation Payback, adding new features and missions as well. So do players need to scramble in order …
New Viper buffs let her dominate Ascent in solo queue News
New Viper buffs let her dominate Ascent in solo queue Fariha Bhatti If you’re struggling on Ascent’s attack side, Viper’s your best bet to turn the game around. The poisonous agent was always one of the most self-sufficient controllers, thanks to her damage-focused kit. Brimstone also carries a molotov, but Viper’s wall gives her an edge over other controllers. The extended screen paired with her toxic smoke allows Viper to break open any site.  Ascent can be a tricky map to play …
Leak reveals salaries of Valorant stars nitr0, sinatraa Olivia Richman News Even though Valorant is a relatively new esport, some of its top players are still raking in big dough. This explains why big names in Overwatch, Apex Legends, and Counter-Strike: Global Offensive don’t feel it’s too much of a risk to switch over to Valorant in the infancy of its esports scene.  The girlfriend Sentinels’ Tyson “TenZ” Ngo’s girlfriend, Kyedae Shymko, seemingly leaked the salaries of two of Valorant’s biggest …
How many League of Legends skins are there in 2021? William Davis League of Legends Riot Games continues pumping out skins for League of Legends fans, and 2021 is looking to be another year in which plenty of new in-game cosmetics are made available. For 2020, Riot committed to increasing the number of new skins and successfully surpassed its goal of 120 new skins. In 2021, Riot continues to push out new skins while also focusing on creating several new thematics. Some of these new …
Dota 2 player count down despite Dragon’s Blood, new player mode Steven Rondina Dota 2 Dota 2’s player count continues to fall, and that’s bad news for both the game’s fans and Valve. The reveal of new animated series DOTA: Dragon’s Blood was met warmly by fans who were hopeful that the show might bring in new players or lure back those who had left the game behind. And when this was followed by the long-awaited rollout of an improved new player experience for the …
Amouranth becomes Twitch’s top female streamer, beats Pokimane Olivia Richman News Controversial female streamer Kaitlyn “Amouranth” Siragusa has become the top female streamer on Twitch, beating Imane “Pokimane” Anys as the most-watched woman on the streaming platform. Pokimane was surpassed by Rachell “Valkyrae” Hofstetter for title of most-watched streamer in January. But Valkyrae is on YouTube. Beating Pokimane on Twitch is a much more difficult feat. Pokimane has over 7.5 million followers on Twitch, with fans consistently watching her play Valorant …
Evil Geniuses throws in Singapore Major finals, iG wins it all Steven Rondina Dota 2 Invictus Gaming is the ONE Esports Singapore Major champion. China’s top seed entered the tournament on somewhat shaky footing after a mediocre month spent competing in a variety of tournaments. But when the stakes were highest, the team stepped up and took the Singapore Major championship at the expense of Evil Geniuses in dramatic fashion. The team took the title in a 3-2 series, but iG members weren’t quite sure …
Broken Fang hints point to Mirage finally getting a map update M Alzamora Counter-Strike Broken Fang is almost over and seems to have left hints about Counter-Strike: Global Offensive’s next chapter out in plain sight. CSGO knows easter eggs. From the game’s many QR codes to the Portal cameo on Blacksite, Valve seems to enjoy it. So while Operation Broken Fang wasn’t a big surprise, developers still had some hints in store for players. Valve wasn’t shy about putting both Mirage and Ancient in …
Game-breaking bug lets Yoru plant the spike while invincible Fariha Bhatti News Yoru has turned Valorant players’ dreams of safely planting the Spike into a confusing reality.  Riot Games may have incorporated modern gameplay elements and futuristic character designs into Valorant, but the classic bomb defusal theme is still at the center of it all. Attackers must plant the Spike before time runs down, and defenders are tasked with defusing it before the Spike explodes. Despite tons of agent abilities, entering a …
StingeR fined for beastcoast’s withdrawal from Singapore Major Steven Rondina Dota 2 beastcoast missed the ONE Esports Singapore Major, and one of its players is paying a price for that. The top team of South America’s OGA Dota Pro Circuit League is slapping a fine on team captain Steven “StingeR” Vargas. This stems from the player breaking beastcoast’s health protocols and exposing the rest of his team. “Unfortunately, in the days leading up to the team’s flight to Singapore…[StingeR] disregarded our agreed …
Team Secret out of Singapore Major after losing in laggy match Steven Rondina Dota 2 Team Secret has been eliminated from the ONE Esports Singapore Major. Europe’s last hope was knocked out of the event with a 2-0 loss to Invictus Gaming. This was preceded by an upper bracket loss at the hands of PSG.LGD. As a result, Team Secret is heading home as the tournament’s fourth-place finisher, which is worth $50,000 and 350 Dota Pro Circuit points.  This marks the end of our journey …
A first look at the 2020 DAMWON Gaming World Champion skins William Davis League of Legends The DAMWON Gaming 2020 World Championship skins have finally been revealed and they are looking to be a banger.  After several months of waiting, fans now have the first look at the DAMWON Gaming skins. The skins are rewarded to DAMWON Gaming for winning the 2020 World Championship. As per tradition, all five winning players get to choose a champion that they want a skin for. This year, the champions …
This is the League of Legends patch schedule for 2021 William Davis League of Legends Riot Games continue to make League of Legends a varied experience for players at all levels with frequent patches, and there’s now an official patch schedule to help fans keep track of it all.  League of Legends has been around for more than 10 years and is still constantly changing. Riot Games is still doing bi-weekly patches for the most part, so there is a lot to keep tabs on. …
shroud isn’t happy about the aim and recoil in Valorant M Alzamora News Twitch streamer Michael “shroud” Grzesiek let Valorant have a piece of his mind after he nissed what looked like two easy kills while playing his daily dose of Riot Games’ first-person shooter. Twitch fans know that if there’s one thing shroud is known for, it’s hitting some pretty nice flicks on enemy players. But after shroud missed two kills on the Kingdom assassin Reyna, he let loose his frustration with …

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