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These are the very best surf maps for CSGO Counter-Strike These are the very best surf maps for CSGO By M Alzamora Morgana may now have League’s fastest jungle clear after buffs League of Legends Morgana may now have League’s fastest jungle clear after buffs By William Davis Amouranth argues that Twitch success isn’t easy for women News Amouranth argues that Twitch success isn’t easy for women By Olivia Richman
Riot drops hints about new tropical map Breeze coming soon News
Riot drops hints about new tropical map Breeze coming soon Fariha Bhatti A new Valorant map has started showing its presence in the game, as posters of warm and summery scenery have appeared on existing maps.  Riot Games’ tactical shooter is gradually maturing into a cut-throat competitive esport with the addition of new agents, locations, and more polished in-game features. However, the lack of map variation continues to bug both casual and competitive Valorant players.  Leaks suggested that the developer is working …
Ludwig officially breaks Ninja’s Twitch subscriber record News
Ludwig officially breaks Ninja’s Twitch subscriber record Olivia Richman Ludwig Ahgren has broken Tyler “Ninja” Blevin’s record for the most active Twitch subscribers of all time on the final day of his subathon.  After 31 days, Ludwig has surpassed 271,000 subscribers, beating Ninja’s impressive count of 269,154. The Fortnite superstar set the record in April 2018 when he played games with rappers Drake and Travis Scott. Ludwig beat the record by hosting a record-breaking subathon unlike anything Twitch has …
FF7 Advent Children 4K UHD remaster release date revealed News
FF7 Advent Children 4K UHD remaster release date revealed Steven Rondina The Compilation of Final Fantasy 7 was revived with the release of the FF7 Remake, but Square Enix’s ambitions for the franchise aren’t just limited to that new series. Or even just video games. The publisher is dusting off Final Fantasy 7 Advent Children, with plans on remastering the movie in 4K Ultra HD. The re-release will be based on the Final Fantasy 7 Advent Children Complete version of the …
Latest Steam scam likely a hoax as “Secret Club” makes mysterious appearance Counter-Strike
Latest Steam scam likely a hoax as “Secret Club” makes mysterious appearance M Alzamora “Fivetowns,” “Seventowns,” “Vote for my Counter-Strike: Global Offensive team…” All players have heard these before. Steam has no shortage of scams trying to steal players’ passwords, games, and items from unsuspecting their inventories. But thankfully, the platform’s latest viral threat probably isn’t real at all. With that out of the way, the strange videos do seem to be trying to let players in on a secret. When it comes to …
shroud explains why bottom fragging in Valorant is no big deal News shroud explains why bottom fragging in Valorant is no big deal By Fariha Bhatti mason banned from Twitch yet again after homophobic slur Dota 2 mason banned from Twitch yet again after homophobic slur By Steven Rondina People are mad at indiefoxx promoting her OnlyFans via Twitch News People are mad at indiefoxx promoting her OnlyFans via Twitch By Olivia Richman
LEC viewership sees 35% growth from last year’s spring split League of Legends
LEC viewership sees 35% growth from last year’s spring split William Davis With the conclusion of the 2021 LEC Spring Split, the viewership of the league has once again set a completely new standard for European League of Legends.  The LEC viewership keeps growing after the 2021 spring split, with an increase of around 35% in the average viewership compared to the 2020 LEC Spring Split. This growth is yet another example of how the popularity around competitive League of Legends isn’t …
Valorant fan creates a real-life version of the Phantom News
Valorant fan creates a real-life version of the Phantom Fariha Bhatti A Valorant fan has taken his love for Phantom to a whole new level by creating a real-life version of the rifle.  Reddit user Tinch0n has put his creativity to good use and brought Valorant’s powerful rifle to life in his 3D creation. Tinch0n revealed his work of art in a time-lapse video, showcasing the entire process and hard work that went into this incredible piece.  The creator revealed that …
Lifeline will see massive nerfs in Apex Legends season 9 Apex Legends
Lifeline will see massive nerfs in Apex Legends season 9 Olivia Richman Apex Legends’ season 9 is coming in May, and fans are already discussing some of the changes that lie ahead. One of the most talked-about updates will be a big nerf to Lifeline.  Lifeline’s passive ability, Combat Revive, will be the target of the season 9 nerf. Currently, Lifeline can pick up a fallen teammate with Combat Revive, which allows her to throw up a shield while her Drone of …
Eric Hansen says chessbae drove him apart from Alexandra Botez News
Eric Hansen says chessbae drove him apart from Alexandra Botez William Davis In a recent stream, chess Grandmaster Eric Hansen has accused controversial personality chessbae of forcing an end to a relationship involving him and Alexandra Botez after chessbae allegedly abused her moderation powers on Chess.com. Eric Hansen has shed light on the extent of chessbae’s abuse of her moderation privileges on Chess.com. According to Hansen, chessbae threatened to exclude Botez from having her Twitch channel hosted on the Chess.com website if …
Online casino slot review: Reel Rush William Davis News Picking the right online slot game can be hard, but Reel Rush might be the way to go for old school gamers who want a nostalgic feeling when chasing big spins.  Reel Rush is a simple and exciting slot game. It’s built up by cartoonish graphics that most people should be able to relate to. The graphics give an old school gaming vibe that can take one back to the …
All the qualified teams for the 2021 Mid-Season Invitational William Davis League of Legends The best teams from each region will soon compete at the 2021 Mid-Season Invitational in Reykjavík, Iceland. Here are all the qualified teams and the schedule for the tournament.  With the spring playoffs being concluded throughout all of the biggest League of Legends regions, teams are starting to qualify for the upcoming MSI. Only the best team from each region will be able to participate, making the race for a …
How to catch and train Pheromosa in Pokemon Sword and Shield Steven Rondina News Ultra Beasts were introduced as a new breed of legendaries in Pokemon Sun and Moon. Unfortunately they’ve been generally poor compared with classics like Zapdos and Suicune, or even the Tapus that were introduced alongside them in generation seven. One of the few exceptions to this is Pheromosa. Thanks to her unique typing, strong stats, and solid type coverage, the Pokemon has carved out a niche as a strong sweeper …
Glass House Fest is another step on streaming’s digital journey William Davis News Streaming culture is ever becoming more inclusive and incorporating more elements into it. With music already integrating and cannabis proliferating, it should be no surprise that the two will soon merge. Music has been an increasing part of streaming culture over the last few years. Amazon’s streaming giant, Twitch, took a big step in enabling this with the creation and promotion of a dedicated music category. It was here that …
F1 Esports launch Women’s Wildcard qualification to Pro Exhibition William Davis News F1 Esports has officially announced a female-only qualification route to the Pro Exhibition called the F1 Esports Series Women’s Wildcard.   In an attempt to better include female drivers in F1 Esports, a female-only qualification event has been created, leading all the way to the Pro Exhibition for a chance at getting picked up by a professional team in the F1 Pro Series. In the previous four seasons, no female driver …
Hikaru Nakamura drops chessbae, apologizes for YouTube strike M Alzamora News Hikaru Nakamura has publically apologized for the ongoing drama between himself and fellow chess grandmaster Eric Hansen, saying that he will take more control of his multi-platform chess content moving forward. Nakamura denounced chessbae94 as part of his public apology. chessbae is a notable personality behind the scenes in the chess streaming world and was a business associate of Nakamura. Hikaru said that while he “appreciate[d] what she has done …
Complete guide to romance and marriage in Stardew Valley Steven Rondina News No matter what a player is looking for, Stardew Valley has it. Though the game’s foundation is built on farming, players can find fun in a wide variety of ways. Among that offering is the ability to build relationships with various NPCs, some of which can be romanced and even married by the player. But what does this require of the player? And should you even bother getting married in …
TenZ on loan to Sentinels through Valorant Challengers Finals Nina Forneloza News Tyson “TenZ” Ngo is officially on loan to Sentinels thorugh the end of Challengers Finals, if the team makes it that far, for the Valorant Challengers Stage 2 tournament.  TenZ is subbing in for Jay “sinatraa” Won, who is currently under investigation after accusations of sexual assault were brought about by his ex-girlfriend. The accusations came just before the start of Masters Stage 1, which meant that Sentinels needed a …
Apex Legends update 1.65 brings five new LTMs for War Games Olivia Richman Apex Legends “Everybody loves a little Mayhem.”  Apex Legends update 1.65 is dropping tomorrow, introducing five new limited-time game modes as part of the War Games event. Each game mode will be around for a few days before rotating to the next one, creating a chaotic and fun few weeks for Apex Legends fans looking to shake things up.  Say goodbye to your precious games—Salvo’s War Games are here instead. ???? Play …
flusha announces new CSGO roster featuring suNny and sergej Fariha Bhatti Counter-Strike Former Fnatic member Robin “⁠flusha⁠” Rönnquist has revealed a star-studded lineup for his next Counter-Strike: Global Offensive project three months after stepping down from his previous team.  The cat is finally out of the bag as CSGO professional player flusha has officially announced his new team’s roster. The international roster will feature some of the brightest stars in CSGO who’ll play under a mystery organization that is soon to be revealed.  …
xQc unbanned from GTA V NoPixel 3.0 server… for now Olivia Richman GTA Controversial streamer Felix “xQc” Lengyel is again back on GTA V’s roleplay server, NoPixel 3.0.  xQc was previously banned from NoPixel for a week. xQc received the news while he was playing Minecraft. Upon hearing the latest news, he checked NoPixel 3.0 and saw that he was, in fact, back on the server. In response, xQc excitedly rubbed his hands together. He was most likely planning his next streaming antics.  …
Raze’s ultimate can help you trick enemies in post-plant situations Fariha Bhatti News Raze is not just your aggressive duelist, shooting rockets to cause chaos. The agent can be valuable in post-plant situations with this little trick.  Fake tapping the Spike is one of the most common tactics to bag rounds on the defender’s side. In Valorant, the trick becomes easier as you can always half defuse the bomb, punish the attacker for peaking and go back to defusing. However, the clear tap …

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