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Valorant devs discuss plans for agent ban system
Fariha Bhatti
An agent ban system is not coming to Valorant anytime soon, a developer has revealed. Since the game’s release in 2020, Valorant players have anticipated the addition of a ban feature similar to that of League of Legends. The game was initially released with only 10 characters, but now the roster keeps expanding with new patches. The addition of 15th agent Astra had some fans thinking that a ban feature …
League of Legends
New junglers looks to enter the meta in upcoming LoL patch 11.8
William Davis
The upcoming League of Legends patch 11.8 is looking to be a big one with Riot opening up for several new champions to enter the jungle meta. According to a recent patch preview by gameplay design director Mark “Scuffy” Yetter, a total of five champions will be changed in a way that they might see play in the jungle. This includes Zed, Darius, Mordekaiser, Morgana, and Diana. All champions are …
Dota 2
Invictus Gaming, Thunder Predator jump in Dota 2 team rankings
Steven Rondina
The ONE Esports Singapore Major was the first proper international tournament in Dota 2 since Dota Summit 12 in March 2020. Questions were abound in regards to how the six Dota 2 regions would stacke up against one another. Surprisingly for many fans, there was a great deal of parity there. Five different regions had teams place in the top six. Fittingly, the most recent installment of WIN.gg’s Dota 2 …
Counter-Strike
Heroic’s sjuush catapults to No. 2 in CSGO Player rankings
M Alzamora
There’s something to be said for a young player impressing on a big stage, and that’s what Heroic’s Rasmus “sjuush” Beck has done this month. Amongst the usual pro players on this week’s top 10 CSGO players is an unlikely name, but it’s one that deserves attention thanks to his special performances. sjuush shot to number two this week thanks to some impressive performances on Train, Vertigo, and Mirage. It’s …
League of Legends
G2 Esports vs. Rogue: 2021 LEC Spring Playoffs betting analysis
William Davis
Either G2 Esports or Rogue will face MAD Lions in the 2021 LEC Spring Split finals, and fans won’t have to wait much longer to find out who it will be. The last match before the LEC final will be between defending champions G2 Esports and Rogue, which is looking to knock out the champions completely. This match won’t just be for the last spot in the final, but it …
Counter-Strike
Cloud9 and HenryG part ways after failed CSGO roster
M Alzamora
Cloud9 and Counter-Strike: Global Offensive general manager Henry “HenryG” Greer have officially parted ways. HenryG is officially out as Cloud9’s CSGO general manager after less than a year spent in the role. The former caster joined Cloud9 in October 2020, instantly making waves in the competitive CSGO community by being the first general manager to publicly release the details of his players’ contracts. Both HenryG and C9 made the announcement …
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shroud considers bias on NoPixel server after xQc gets third ban
Fariha Bhatti
Felix “xQc” Lengyel’s recent NoPixel ban has received a mixed reaction from the Twitch community, and Mike “shroud” Grzesiek’s sentiments aren’t much different. The popular streamer blames both sides for the messy situation. Drama and controversies are two critical ingredients in xQc’s GTA RP streams. The famed content creator frequently finds himself under the scrutiny of NoPixel admins and role-players who strictly play by the server rules. After the previous two …
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These are the teams participating in the F1 Pro Series 2021
William Davis
The best Formula 1 esports series is back for 2021, as the 10 best teams in the world will compete for the coveted trophy. It’s the F1 Pro Series 2021, which will crown the best virtual driver of 2021. Just like last year, players from all over the world can qualify through online play, but only the best will make it that far. Going through the qualifications, players compete for …
The five most shocking roster moves in CSGO history
William Davis
Counter-Strike
These are the five most shocking roster moves that have happened in the history of Counter-Strike: Global Offensive. CSGO’s pro scene is in a state of constant transformation. Teams are always looking to add the missing piece that could bring them greater success. This leads to many shocking roster moves that might not make sense at first glance. These are the five roster moves that left the fans wondering why …
Everything we know about the Diablo 4 release date
M Alzamora
News
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
M Alzamora
Counter-Strike
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
William Davis
Counter-Strike
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
William Davis
League of Legends
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
William Davis
News
Growing a large following is one of the top goals for any streamer. Whether you’re a new streamer or veteran, you have probably wondered how to get big on Twitch. There are many people who may argue that it’s all down to being in the right place at the right time, and that’s true to some degree. However, there are lots of things you can do to give yourself the …
Reports suggest G2 Esports is reviewing its Valorant roster
Fariha Bhatti
News
Several reports have revealed that G2 Esports is gearing up to make significant changes to its Valorant roster. According to the reports, the organization is actively looking for a new in-game leader and is considering benching Aleksander “zeek” Zygmunt after a disappointing run at the Valorant Champions Tour. The team entered Valorant battlegrounds when the pro scene was still in its embryonic stages. Thanks to the roster loaded up with …
FaZe Rain banned from Twitch and fans aren’t sure why
Olivia Richman
News
Popular content creator Nordan “Rain” Shat has been banned from Twitch. The news broke earlier this morning and fans are not sure why Rain was suspended from the streaming platform. He is still a Twitch Partner, meaning the ban isn’t permanent. But besides that, not a lot is known about the situation. Rain himself has not made any public statements about the seemingly sudden ban. ❌ Twitch Partner “Rain” has …
xQc gets third ban from GTA RP NoPixel server after a chaotic stream
Fariha Bhatti
GTA
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
William Davis
News
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?
M Alzamora
Counter-Strike
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
Fariha Bhatti
News
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 …
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