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Counter-Strike MICHU reportedly set to replace ISSAA on OG CSGO roster By William Davis News Romain Grosjean’s R8G Esports to manage Ulralkali Haas F1 Esports By William Davis Dota 2 Smurfing now a bannable offense in new player experience update By Steven Rondina

League of Legends

Nemesis says he knew at Worlds that Fnatic would replace him William Davis Former Fnatic mid laner Tim “Nemesis” Lipovšek recently revealed that he knew about getting replaced on Fnatic before entering the first game of the 2020 World Championship.  Nemesis was replaced by Fnatic after the tournament, where Fnatic was knocked out by Top Esports in the quarterfinals following a close five-game series. Shortly after the World Championship concluded, it was announced that Nemesis wouldn’t continue with Fnatic in 2021. Instead, Fnatic …

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What is a mouse bungee, and does it actually help you play? M Alzamora The mouse bungee is an awfully simple fix for mouse cords that get stuck on player’s desktops, but are they really worth it? Ask any first-person shooter player what the most annoying part of playing their favorite game is, and odds are they won’t answer with “lag,” “cheaters,” or “refresh rate.” Instead, we’d wager that the mouse cord is gaming’s biggest annoyance for those who don’t play wireless. It gets …

League of Legends

C9 Perkz has a strong opinion on the new LCS playoffs schedule William Davis Cloud9 and mid laner Luka “Perkz” Perković are only one best-of-five win away from the 2021 Mid-Season Showdown final, but the schedule isn’t ideal according to the star mid laner.  With the spring splits coming to an end in the biggest leagues around the world, the North American Mid-Season Showdown has started a bit earlier than most other leagues’ playoffs stages. This means that the tournament will be played on …

Dota 2

JerAx returning to Dota 2 as streamer, but is he playing pro? Steven Rondina One of Dota 2’s retired stars is set to make a comeback. Jesse “JerAx” Vainikka has announced that he is set to return to Dota 2. The Finnish player announced the news on Twitter, but stated that he is not planning to return to professional play just yet. Hey! It’s been a while. I’m excited to announce that I’ll be back around dota. I won’t be playing competitively, which may …

Counter-Strike How to fix new CSGO bug that randomly lowers mouse sensitivity By Fariha Bhatti Dota 2 Why is MinD_ContRoL out of the Singapore Major for Team Nigma? By Steven Rondina Counter-Strike Fnatic versus Team Liquid predictions for ESL Pro league Group D By William Davis

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CSGO top player s1mple rains kills in Valorant, calls it “too simple” Fariha Bhatti Watching Counter-Strike: Global Offensive players try Valorant is always a treat for fans of both FPS games. Oleksandr “s1mple” Kostyliev’s recent stream was not only loaded with hilarious highlights, but he had a lot to say about the game mechanics. s1mple is pegged as one of CSGO’s most gifted players and stats back these claims. The Ukrainian star has ruled the CSGO realm for many years with his trusted AWP, …

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Steam’s dedicated server changes give new reason to use a VPN M Alzamora VPNs have come a long way in both design and usefulness in the past few years, and players might have more reason to use them now than ever before.  It used to be that VPNs were useful only to get around firewalls and to make sure that computers were secure when surfing unfamiliar sites, but a change to Steam’s dedicated servers has now made them relevant to gamers as well. …

League of Legends

Faker says he will “be the best player again,” but is he right? Steven Rondina It’s been a very rough 18 months for T1 and its top star player Lee “Faker” Sang-hyeok, but that hasn’t caused him to alter his goals. The legendary mid laner was the subject of a mini-documentary created as part of YouTube’s Creator Spotlight series. The 12-minute video takes a look at Faker’s career in professional League of Legends with a focus on the years following his third World Championship victory. …

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TSM vs. Evil Geniuses: Mid-Season Showdown betting analysis William Davis The Mid-Season Showdown lower bracket will kick off with a best-of-five between TSM and Evil Geniuses in which the loser will be eliminated.  After a weekend with games from the upper bracket, it’s time to send the first team home from the Mid-Season Showdown. It will be a contest between TSM and Evil Geniuses, who will fight for their lives in the lower bracket. It’s the first time Evil Geniuses …

100 Thieves fires back at Riot after Valorant team is fined Olivia Richman News 100 Thieves has not taken kindly to Riot Games’ decision to fine its Valorant team $5,000 and suspend coach Hector “FrosT” Rosario for non-compliance and delaying a game during the Valorant Champions Tour NA tournament.   The organization posted an official statement replying to Riot’s competitive ruling, stating that they “strongly disagree” with Riot’s “mischaracterization” of the entire incident. 100T stated that the tournament organizer made a ruling regarding ping that …

100T fined $5k for delay of game, coach suspended through 2021 Nina Forneloza News 100 Thieves has been fined $5,000 for non-compliance and delay of game, according to a report released by Riot. The coach, Hector “FrosT” Rosario has also been suspended for the rest of the 2021 Valorant Champions Tour as a result of his actions towards tournament organizers.  According to Riot, 100T and Immortals came into the lobby to prepare for their very first game in the Masters tournament. Tournament officials chose …

Sova’s Recon Bolt can reveal all enemies on Icebox B site Fariha Bhatti News Sova is the ultimate jack of all trades. While his Shock Bolt deals damage, his Recon Bolt helps track enemies. On Icebox’s B site, he’s actually capable of scanning the entire area with one simple lineup.  The snow-coated excavation site features a tight entryway to B, making this map a nuisance to play as attackers. However, breaking open bomb point B is a cakewalk if you have a duelist like …

Shanks leaves NRG Valorant roster, pursues streaming Fariha Bhatti News NRG and Ryan “Shanks” Ngo have mutually parted ways following the team’s underwhelming run at Valorant Champions Tour: Challengers 3.  The Valorant professional player will bid farewell to NRG and has stated that he’ll direct his focus on streaming and content creation. Shanks took to Twitter and announced that he’s still open to play “with the right squad.”  Mutually agreed to part ways with @NRGgg. I love everyone who is …

Astra’s smoke one-way trick helps you catch enemies by surprise Fariha Bhatti News Newly minted controller Astra is not just your regular smoker. She has some incredible tricks up her sleeves, capable of pulling a fast one on enemies.  Agent 15 Astra is still adjusting in Valorant’s gelled-up roster, stacked with original three smokers Omen, Viper, and Brimstone. The galactic agent is most certainly a versatile addition due to her miscellaneous kit, but she’s tough to master. Hand-eye coordination, impeccable map reading, and …

Sentinels sweep FaZe Clan to win NA Valorant Masters Nina Forneloza News Sentinels took a decisive victory over FaZe Clan in the Valorant Masters North America grand final, cementing the team as the top NA Valorant team.  Things looked dicey for both teams after a tight 13-11 score on Ascent, but Sentinels seemed to find their groove on Bind, where they took a 13-7 victory. Their momentum carried them through the last map with a score of 13-4, and earned Sentinels their …

Nerfs to Hecarim, Udyr will shift LoL jungle meta in patch 11.7 William Davis League of Legends League of Legends patch 11.7 is looking to be a big one and will potentially change the meta in multiple lanes.  In a recent patch preview, gameplay design director Mark “Scuffy” Yetter presented 17 adjustments for champions with the goal being to “shake up” the jungle, bot, and support metagame. In both solo queue and professional play, these roles have benefitted from seriously strong champions. In patch 11.7, players might …

When is the Overwatch Summer Games event returning? Olivia Richman News With Overwatch 2 development underway, Blizzard has stuck to simplified events for the original Overwatch title. This means a lot of skins are on offer, which the Overwatch community isn’t complaining about.  While fans have pined for events that include interesting game modes, maps, and other more extensive updates, these simple events have given the community a lot of amazing skins. This includes Roadhog’s Pachimari-themed skin and Hanzo’s Kyogisha skin.  …

These are the best champions for solo queue in LoL patch 11.6 William Davis League of Legends The sixth patch of season 11 has hit the League of Legends live servers and some specific champions are dominating the solo queue ladder.  Since the new season began, the meta has already developed a lot. Several different champions have been at the top of the priority list but also fell out again because of Riot’s big changes in each patch. The same goes for the new item system, which …

LunarKats explains why TSM dropped her from Valorant team Fariha Bhatti News Katherine “LunarKats” has finally come out with an explanation for her dismissal from TSM three days after the organization revealed its female Valorant roster.  The Valorant professional player went live on Twitch and explained her side of the story. According to LunarKats, she was kicked from the active lineup on account of an old Snapchat rant video. “There is a video of me of a Snapchat rant I made in …

Your eyes need protection from screens, and these special glasses may help William Davis News Competitive gamers are always looking for the next way to get a leg up on the competition. Advances in peripherals are a big part of this digital arms race, and recent advances are now taking into account both player performance and health. While most gamers think about performance mice, keyboard, and headphones when they consider ways to better outfit their gaming experience, there’s a lot more to it than that. …

FURIA versus Gambit predictions for ESL Pro League group C M Alzamora Counter-Strike Some might think that ESL Pro League’s group C is just a warmup for the league’s stacked group D, but the upcoming match between FURIA and Gambit may prove them wrong. Both teams are ranked in CSGO’s top-five, with each roster riding its own win streak coming into the match.  There is a ton of talent on both sides, making this EPL matchup one that fans won’t want to miss. …

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