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League of Legends
This is how to counter Garen in LoL solo queue games
William Davis
Players are likely to run into Garen at almost any solo queue rank in League of Legends, so it’s important to know the best way to counter him. As a champion that was first released more than 10 years ago, Garen is a classic in LoL and every player likely knows who he is. Garen is one of the most basic champions in the game and one of the first …
Counter-Strike
shroud is worried about CSGO as more players switch to Valorant
Fariha Bhatti
Former Counter-Strike: Global Offensive pro Michael “shroud” Grzesiek has once again weighed in on the CSGO versus Valorant debate, and this time he seems concerned about his former “main game”. When Riot’s tactical shooter was released in 2020, players were quick to compare it to CSGO, one of the most venerated tactical shooters ever made. FPS fans have pitted Valorant against CSGO, but both games have succeeded with their own …
Counter-Strike
Destructible Inferno allows you to blow this famous map apart
M Alzamora
Counter-Strike: Global Offensive doesn’t feature many props for players to break on their way to a winning round, but a new workshop map has brought back the series’ more destructible environments to Inferno. Destructible Inferno is the latest hit on the CSGO workshop, and it’s easy to see why. Community creators Lion Doge and Angel have not only brought new physics props to the popular map, but they’ve twisted the …
Dota 2
A game-breaking bug lets Lone Druid keep Divine Rapier forever
Steven Rondina
Lone Druid has always given Dota 2 developers fits, as the hero constantly seems to be the source of serious game-breaking bugs. Things are no different these days, with another new bug popping up. A serious new bug has been discovered with Lone Druid’s bear that makes the summonable unit wildly overpowered. A strange oversight allows the Spirit Bear to equip a Divine Rapier in its neutral item slot. Not …
League of Legends
The top LPL teams are moving up in the world LoL rankings
William Davis
The second League of Legends team ranking of March is now seeing several LPL teams close in on the top spots, as five LPL teams are ranked in the top 10. Another two weeks have gone by since the last LoL team ranking, and it’s still DWG KIA and G2 Esports sitting in the top spots. But as the playoffs are getting near in all major regions, the Chinese LPL …
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How to ensure a win on Ascent using Sova’s shock bolt
Fariha Bhatti
Sova may belong from the passive category of Initiators, but he’s a jack of all trades. The agent can utilize his arrows to slay defenders lurking around the Spike and scout enemies. Sova is equipped with multi-purpose arrows that help him gather intel and stun enemies. Due to his varied kit, the agent has become a kingpin in most professional Valorant teams. Almost all top-tier Valorant teams opt for Sova …
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Shroud shows off new OP wallbang on Icebox to lock down mid
Fariha Bhatti
Riot Games’ tactical shooter has tons of secrets that almost feel like exploits. This new Icebox wallbang discovered by Michael “shroud” Grzesiek seems like a wall-hack. Valorant’s paper-thin walls can easily be exploited to get an advantage over opponents. There are various predictable points in-game that allow for smooth through-wall taps, that can soften up opponents or even net free kills. Some wallbangs are so spot-on that a casual player …
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Why do people pay real money in video games?
William Davis
Back in the 80s and 90s, a video game was a single purchase. After purchasing a Nintendo or Atari title, that was it. No more investment required. In 2021, in-game purchases account for a large chunk of a video game’s profits. Why anyone would ever spend a single real dollar within a video game itself. What’s the point? Digital items are just like any other item We need to stop …
Valve is taunting CSGO haters with its new Source 2 tease
M Alzamora
Counter-Strike
Counter-Strike: Global Offensive’s visuals have seen a bunch of upgrades over the past several years, but the game’s likely move to Source 2 might have something even more impressive in store with all the ways Valve is reminding fans that it’s coming. The developer’s latest tease poked fun at CSGO’s doubters in the form of an unused post-processing setting inside the files of Source 2 game Half-Life Alyx. An unused …
Outbreak forces Na’Vi to make substitutions at Singapore Major
Steven Rondina
Dota 2
Natus Vincere is dealing with some serious troubles ahead of the ONE Esports Singapore Major. The popular organization suffered a viral outbreak in its Dota 2 team, forcing Andrii “ALWAYSWANNAFLY” Bondarenko and Bogdan “Iceberg” Vasilenko off the roster for the event. As a result, the organization has tapped Roman “RAMZES666” Kushnarev and Andrey “Mag” Chipenko to stand in for the tournament. This means that Na`Vi will compete with the following …
Viper can singlehandedly open Split’s B site with these lineups
Fariha Bhatti
News
Valorant’s most toxic agent, Viper, can be unstoppable on Split’s B bomb point if you know how to squeeze all the poison out of her kit. Most Valorant maps are designed to benefit the defenders. Tight entryways and lobbies are tricky to slide through and puts agents at a massive risk of dying to opponents’ utilities. For example, Split’s bomb point B can be a lion’s den if you don’t …
Gen.G surprises by eliminating 100 Thieves from VCT NA
Olivia Richman
News
Nobody expected Gen.G to upset 100 Thieves like this. Not fans. Not casters. Not anyone at the analyst desk. Gen.G swept 100 Thieves in a close Valorant Champions Tour NA Masters match that left the favorites completely eliminated from the competition. Gen.G was thought of as the clear underdog in the match, as well as in the entire NA Masters event. While the Valorant community recognized them as a great …
4 Zoomers vs. Undying BTS Pro Series Season 5 betting analysis
Steven Rondina
News
With qualified teams waiting for the ONE Esports Singapore Major to go down, non-Dota Pro Circuit play has returned. The biggest event going on in the western hemisphere is BTS Pro Series Season 5, which is in the middle of its playoffs. 4 Zoomers and Undying are set to face off in the upper bracket finals to determine the first entrant to the grand finals. The two squads are among …
Draft the best team for TSM vs. Team Liquid in the LCS playoffs
William Davis
League of Legends
Want to get some skin in the game with your favorite esports players? With our partner DraftKings, you can do just that. Click the link here to see their full slate of esports contests! Eligibility restrictions apply. See draftkings.com for details. The 2021 LCS Mid-Season Showdown starts tomorrow with none other than TSM and Team Liquid clashing in a best-of-five series. TSM vs. Team Liquid is a matchup that always delivers, and …
Watch T1 Faker dominate with Zoe after making his big LCK return
William Davis
League of Legends
T1 mid laner Lee “Faker” Sang-hyeok has been popping off in the LCK after returning to the starting lineup one week ago. In T1’s most recent game against DRX, Faker was the one to carry his team to victory. The three-time world champion got to play Zoe in both games and there was absolutely nothing DRX could do to control him. Out of several impressive plays, the best from Faker …
ZywOo and dev1ce are struggling, as latest CSGO rankings show
M Alzamora
Counter-Strike
It has been a crazy run of tournaments in professional Counter-Strike: Global Offensive recently, but this week’s CSGO rankings were even more surprising than was anticipated. It’s not just which players made it into the top ten, but also which two famous players dropped out. Vitality’s Mathieu “ZywOo” Herbaut and Astralis’ Nicolai “device” Reedtz found themselves on the outside looking in this week as they fell behind the pack in …
Twitch bans Gross Gore for revenge porn, and it may be permanent
Olivia Richman
News
Streamer Ali “Gross Gore” Larsen is accusing Twitch of making a mistake after he was permanently banned for “adult sexual exploitation.” Gross Gore received a Twitch ban on March 18, followed by his partner status being revoked. This usually means Twitch has plans to permanently remove the content creator from the platform. Twitch then sent a message to Gross Gore that said they were “indefinitely suspending” his account “after reviewing …
Cloud9 and Team Liquid dominate 2021 LCS Spring All-Pro teams
William Davis
League of Legends
The 2021 LCS Spring 1st All-Pro team has been revealed and it’s dominated by Cloud9 and Team Liquid players. With the 2021 LCS Mid-Season Showdown starting this weekend, Riot has revealed the All-Pro teams for the league. The teams are based on regular-split performances, during iwhich fans had the chance to vote for the most notable players in each role. The 1st LCS All-Pro team is dominated by C9 and …
Nodecraft seeks to make running servers painless with NodePanel2
M Alzamora
News
Dedicated servers are just the latest way for players to interact with a game’s immersive world, but how easy is it for beginners to get one up and running? Over the past few years, players have gotten more control over the games they play. In-game customization options, skins, weapons, and DLC all speak to this trend. But for a long time, servers belonged to game companies, and players were restricted …
The easiest way to buy Rocket League items
William Davis
News
How many of you think that recent games are nothing more than spinoffs and remastered old titles that don’t deliver new content? Do you feel like you’re being robbed when the latest HD Remaster tarnishes your nostalgia? Rocket League is one of the best new IPs to come out over the last several years. With original gameplay never seen before, Rocket League brings something exciting and worthy of our time and …
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