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Smash pro Salem reveals more on Nairo situation to clear his name
Olivia Richman
When former Smash pro Nairoby “Nairo” Quezada announced his return to streaming, the Smash community had a mixed reaction. While some got #UnbanNairo trending on Twitter, others felt that Nairo was guilty of grooming fellow pro Zack “CaptainZack” Lauth when he was a minor. Smash Ultimate player Saleem “Salem” Akiel Young got caught up in the drama when CaptainZach shared screenshots of Salem allegedly encouraging him to pursue a relationship …
League of Legends
DWG KIA is 1st team to clinch spot in 2021 LCK Spring playoffs
William Davis
Defending world champion DWG KIA is locked in for the 2021 LCK Spring Split playoffs after mathematically securing a spot. After another flawless week for DWG KIA, the team is now on a nine-match winning streak and is starting to add some distance from the rest of the LCK field. With an 11-1 record, DWG KIA is already locked in for the playoffs despite having four weeks of the regular …
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Snoop Dogg rage quits Madden Twitch stream, stays live for hours
Olivia Richman
Snoop Dogg wasn’t able to stay calm after the opposing team scored a touchdown while he was live-streaming Madden NFL 20. Snoop Dogg exclaimed some profanities before immediately going to the menu to shut down his console. After a few more moments, Snoop Dogg let out more expletives as he started pounding on his desk in frustration. He yelled that his team was bad before standing up and taking off …
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New Prime skins coming for Phantom, Frenzy in new Valorant act
Fariha Bhatti
Ready to make your Valorant guns look prettier? Valorant’s new skin bundle, Prime 2.0, is set to go live on March 3rd. Valorant Episode 2, Act 2 brings back the fan-favorite Prime skins, revamped with a modern touch. The bundle will be available for 7,100 VP, with four weapon skins on offer and a knife skin. Each weapon skin will have seven tiers of customization, while the karambit-style knife will …
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All about Valorant’s error code 39 before Act II’s big patch
M Alzamora
Valorant’s Act 2 battle pass is right around the corner, which means players might see a few Valorant error codes on patch day. Whenever a game is patched, players all over the world get caught up in errors and game codes trying to fix their game. But Valorant’s error xx is a special one and it’s actually a good one for players. Error 39 is a common code to see …
Apex Legends
Does Apex Legends have crossplay and is there cross-progression?
Steven Rondina
One of the best parts of battle royale games is their accessibility. Alongside being free-to-play, a number of prominent titles in the genre have embraced cross-platform play to allow users to party up with friends no matter what platform is their favorite. One game that has complete crossplay support is Apex Legends. Though EA Games’ battle royale lost a lot of its early momentum due to how slowly it added …
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Female Overwatch pro Aspen tops North American leaderboard
Olivia Richman
Professional Overwatch player Becca “Aspen” Rukavina has staked her claim to being the best support player in North America. Female Overwatch pro Aspen has climbed up the ranks to become the top support in North America with 4,700 SR. The talented player plays a variety of support heroes in Overwatch including Brigitte, Ana, Mercy, and Lucio. For this season, Aspen mostly used Baptise and Lucio to climb the ladder since …
Counter-Strike
Ethan moves to Valorant, leaves Evil Geniuses for 100 Thieves
William Davis
Evil Geniuses has announced the departure of Ethan “Ethan” Arnold, with the player set to transition to Valorant and join 100 Thieves’ roster in Riot Games’ tactical shooter. After competing in Counter-Strike: Global Offensive for over five years, Ethan will now make the switch to Valorant. The 20-year-old splits after three years with the same roster, which competed as NRG Esports until 2019. With the team, he won a variety …
Hobbit shines in Gambit’s 3-1 win over Virtus.pro at IEM Katowice
M Alzamora
Counter-Strike
Gambit Esports threw everything it had at Virtus.pro in the IEM Katowice 2021 finals and it was enough to put the organization back at the top of Counter-Strike for the first time since winning a major in 2017. No one expected the grand finals of IEM Katowice to feature Gambit Esports and Virtus.pro, but both teams ran over opponents that analysts thought were more talented. With wins over Astralis, Team …
OG misses Singapore Major after loss in DreamLeague Season 14
Steven Rondina
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DreamLeague Season 14 was inevitably going to leave one or two big-name teams out of the ONE Esports Singapore Major. The only question was which team was going to miss the boat, and an answer came Sunday during tiebreakers. With Tundra Esports, OG, and Team Liquid tied with 3-4 records, they were forced to fight for the last remaining spot in the major. After two round robin tiebreakers, Team Liquid …
How to take mid control on Inferno using utility
Fariha Bhatti
Counter-Strike
Playing Inferno can be a nuisance if you don’t know your way around utility. Counter-Strike: Global offensive’s complex map inferno has confined alleys and tight chokepoints that make aim duels redundant. You can use either an AWP or a shot gun and still win the game. Unlike other classic maps like dust 2, Inferno has little to do with the aim. Whoever has the sharper strategy takes away the win …
Riot Korea under fire for copyright striking LCK YouTube content
Olivia Richman
League of Legends
The League of Legends community is frustrated with Riot Korea for how restrictive the company officials are being with LCK content. Before the 2021 season, the LCK announced that it “couldn’t reach a broadcasting rights agreement” with YouTube, meaning the matches would only be available for viewing on Twitch for English-language viewers. Many fans were frustrated with their lack of viewing options and pointed out how LCK’s Twitch viewership hasn’t …
Sneaky’s latest cosplay brings gamer girl fantasy to life
Olivia Richman
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Former League of Legends pro Zach “Sneaky” Schuderi revealed a cosplay late last night that will have more than just Cloud9 saying “you’re so hot, brother.” “Any gamers?” Sneaky coyly tweeted, showing off some photos from his latest cosplay photoshoot. Sporting pink pigtails and a cropped off-the-shoulder hoodie, Sneaky looked like the streamer of everyone’s dreams. Any gamers? ????: @squarenoodles ????: Lynn pic.twitter.com/UjT6nQZxz4 — Zach Scuderi (@Sneaky) February 28, 2021 …
This is how the Cyberpunk 2077 version of Overpass looks
Fariha Bhatti
Counter-Strike
Overly competitive and razor-sharp map Overpass could be fun as well. A fan’s recreation of the dull map is upbeat, eerie, and a spot-on version of Cyberpunk 2077. Counter-Strike: Global Offensive’s map pool is primarily decorated with earthy tones. Dust 2 and Mirage’s popularity has overshadowed a lot of the other maps, but Overpass has managed to hold its own. The bomb defusal set in a park built in Berlin …
Smash community gets Twitch request to #UnbanNairo trending
Olivia Richman
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Former Super Smash Bros. pro Narioby “Nairo” Quezada’s return to streaming garnered mixed reactions from the Smash community. Nairo claimed that he had been legally cleared of all charges after fellow competitor Zach “CaptainZach” Lauth accused him of committing statutory rape. Nairo said that after half a year of dealing with the situation, both of the two Smash players involved have reached a “legal agreement.” Nairo then said he wanted …
Valorant’s Act II Battlepass new melee weapon and skin line revealed
M Alzamora
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In just a few days, players will be able to get their hands on Valorant’s new skins. Valorant’s skin lines are dialed in and each family has a theme that ties it together, and Act 2 is no different. Riot has doubled down on the idea for Valorant’s Episode 2: Act II Battlepass. The next Valorant battlepass releases on March 2 with a ton of new items for players to …
Are first-person online games more popular?
William Davis
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First-person online games are more popular than other genres, with games like Call of Duty, Counter-Strike: Global Offensive, and VALORANT redefining the competitive side of gaming. Gamers across continents, different age brackets, and from all walks of life know this game franchise and all the titles it has produced. Playing video games can, indeed, be good for your health. In fact, first-person shooters have been singled out in the studies …
This Killjoy combo lets her easily get retakes on Ascent
Fariha Bhatti
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Having Killjoy on your team during a game on Ascent can make for an easy win. This post-plant setup for the A site shows how deadly she can be on the defending side. Retaking A site on Ascent can be tricky due to its multiple choke points and strong angles. Attackers can hide under heaven, behind the generator, and by A short. However, the most common spot to camp post-plant …
AS Monaco Gambit vs. Team Spirit tiebreaker betting analysis
Steven Rondina
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The first Dota Pro Circuit league season has wrapped its round robin portion, and all that’s left before the ONE Esports Singapore Major are the tiebreakers. Almost every region has at least one compelling matchup in the tiebreakers, and one of the best among that lot is AS Monaco Gambit vs. Team Spirit. AS Monaco Gambit and Team Spirit are set to face off for third place in the ESL …
G2 Esports locks up LEC Spring Playoffs spot by beating Fnatic
William Davis
League of Legends
G2 Esports is guaranteed a spot in the 2021 LEC Spring Split playoffs after taking a dominant victory over longtime rival Fnatic. After losing the first match of the LEC season to Fnatic, G2 Esports had to step up and show that they’re still the big brother. Based on pure momentum from previous weeks, G2 entered the match in a much better place, but this LEC rivalry is in a …
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