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Dota 2 Everything to know about the Dota 2 player count in 2021 By Steven Rondina Counter-Strike The Source engine may be to blame for CSGO’s infamous crouch bug By M Alzamora News Patch 2.02 brings new music to every map in Valorant By Fariha Bhatti

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CodeMiko announces return to stream, special Pokemon project Olivia Richman Virtual streamer CodeMiko excitedly announced her return to Twitch after a ban that lasted a little over two weeks. She was originally believed to be returning on February 5, but it appears that the suspension ended a bit earlier than expected.  IM UNBANNNEDDDDD YAYYYYY — Miko (@thecodemiko) February 2, 2021 The news was met with a lot of rejoicing from CodeMiko’s fans. Many people felt she was unfairly suspended when …

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Gen.G Jessica opens up on challenges of being a female streamer Olivia Richman Jessica Kim has been blowing up on Twitch lately thanks to a deal with Gen.G and a switch to playing video games like Valorant. But it hasn’t been a walk in the park, either for Jessica or many of the other female streamers she’s become close with during this time.  “The amount of shit we have to get through is just insane. The comments, the misogynistic men in our chat; …

League of Legends

Viego won’t be available for week 3 of the LEC as planned William Davis The newest League of Legends champion Viego won’t be available for Week 3 of the 2021 LEC Spring Split. According to LEC commissioner Maximilian Peter Schmidt, Viego won’t be available for the LEC teams to play during the upcoming week even though that was the original plan. The original rule states that new champions are disabled in the LEC for the first two weeks after its release, but due to …

Apex Legends

Apex Legends launch date on Nintendo Switch possibly revealed Steven Rondina A new crop of Apex Legends players are set to arrive in the game. According to a report by Ascii, the Nintendo Switch version of Apex Legends is confirmed and set to launch in the very near future. The news was then confirmed by Respawn Entertainment on Twitter. With Season 8 freshly launched and Switch players set to miss out on the action, EA Games is set to reward newcomers …

News New Glitchpop 2.0 skin bundle has just dropped in Valorant By Olivia Richman News New bug with Raze’s Boom Bot will blow out your headphones By Fariha Bhatti News New strategy allows secret spying on attackers at Split’s A site By M Alzamora

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Overwatch League 2021 dates, where to watch, and more Nina Forneloza The 2021 Overwatch League season comes much later this year but fans are chomping at the bit to see their favorite teams compete again. Here are the dates to look out for, how fans can expect the season to be structured, and how to watch the matches. In January, OWL Vice President Jon Spector released concrete news about the 2021 season. While the season has typically started in January or …

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Twitch may be shadow banning VPN users from its chat feature Nina Forneloza There may be a multitude of reasons a Twitch viewer might want to use a VPN while navigating the site, but Twitch is looking to put a stop to that via shadow banning. In December and January, reports started coming in via social media about users’ chats not showing up in streams when they were using a VPN. There are a few common reasons that folks use VPNs on Twitch. …

League of Legends

Team Liquid utilizes Kai’Sa, Udyr to secure LCS Lock In trophy William Davis The LCS Lock In gave a great sneak peek of what the 2021 LCS season has to offer, both in terms of the team’s strength and champion meta. Here’s a look at the most dominant champions during the LCS Lock In and which players best utilized them. While the new competitive season has just begun, the meta is already starting to develop and change from game to game. A total …

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G2 ardiis shows how Sova can destroy Killjoy’s ultimate on Haven Fariha Bhatti In a recent match against Team Liquid, G2 esports’ Ardis “ardiis” Svarenieks showed that he’s been spending a lot of time mastering Sova’s arrows, and gave aspiring players a great example to follow. The Grand Final of the Red Bull Homeground tournament saw Team Liquid go up against one of the most prestigious teams in Valorant, G2 Esports. The Oscar “mixwell” Cañellas-led squad swept the title of Homeground champions, and …

These easy Windows registry tweaks can help to speed up CSGO M Alzamora Counter-Strike Counter-Strike: Global Offensive doesn’t always play nicely with Microsoft’s operating system, so here are three Windows tweaks that every player should consider using. Windows 10 comes packaged with some pretty cool software, but CSGO’s aging engine can get bogged down by such features as the Game Bar, Game DVR, and a Windows Update setting that allows the computer to host update files for other systems. So to help players get …

Valorant patch 2.02 nerfs running accuracy, changes ranked Fariha Bhatti News Valorant patch notes 2.02 are finally out with fixes for various bugs, shifts in the competitive ranking, and a running accuracy nerf.  Riot Games has delivered second patch notes after the arrival of Episode 2, which focuses more on tactical aspects on the game. The developer has fixed various bugs, updated the competitive ranking system, and made changes to the game’s weapons.  Players have recently discovered various bugs in Valorant …

TSM exits Fortnite, releases all pro players from its roster Fariha Bhatti Fortnite TSM has announced the withdrawal of its Fortnite division and is subsequently parting ways with three professional players.  The North American organization officialized the news of exiting the Fortnite scene on Monday, leaving three of its professional players as free agents.  The news wraps up Rocco “Saf” Morales, Kerry “Ferrrnando” Salas, and Mack “MackWood” Aesoph’s tenure in TSM ahead of 2021 season.  Today we’re announcing our departure from competitive Fortnite …

T1 vs. NS RedForce: 2021 LCK Spring Split betting analysis William Davis News The third week of the 2021 LCK Spring Split will kick off with a match between T1 and NS RedForce. NS RedForce entered the season as a newcomer, but has still managed to secure a 3-3 record after the first three weeks to get a decent spot in the middle of the standings. The same can’t be said for T1, which is currently sitting on a disappointing 2-4 record and …

Study shows which color players are best in CSGO matchmaking M Alzamora Counter-Strike Counter-Strike: Global Offensive players have long argued over which colors are best and worst in the game’s popular matchmaking. Now, we finally have a definitive answer. CSGO lets players customize almost every part of their experience inside the first-person shooter. After introducing weapons skins to the gaming world with its Arms Deal update, CSGO took the next step with Agent skins in Operation Shattered Web. Players can change their crosshair, …

Twitch bans indiefoxx again after stream challenges nudity rules Olivia Richman News After being back on Twitch for less than a day, steamy streamer indiefoxx has been banned from the platform yet again.  indiefoxx celebrated her return to Twitch after a three-day nudity ban by stripping down again. Her most recent stream featured the X-rated content creator laying down on her bed in lingerie, writing her donors’ names on her thighs and breasts. This apparently didn’t sit well with Twitch, as the …

These Brimstone Molotov tricks will win you rounds on Haven Fariha Bhatti News Controllers are crucial for opening up sites in Valorant and this Brimstone Molotov lineup shows just how powerful they can be.  Valorant controllers are pegged as the ultimate support, largely thanks to their smokes. With their ability to block sights, attackers can easily win control over bomb points with minimal difficulty. However, duelists outshine them post-plant, forcing the smokers into the backdrop. Consequently, controllers have become the least-picked class of …

ScreaM wants shooting, skills to be more important in Valorant Olivia Richman News Team Liquid’s ace Valorant player, Adil “ScreaM” Benrlitom, is known for his incredible accuracy and mind-blowing headshots and he wants those skills to translate better to Valorant. In a tweet on Monday, ScreaM expressed that he wanted Valorant’s shooting mechanics to matter a bit more. Instead, the game’s “slow movements, tagging, and aim punch” have made the game “easy for everyone.” ScreaM wrote that he hoped the next few patches …

Team SoloMid still most popular LCS team, per Lock In viewership William Davis League of Legends Team SoloMid was able to pull the highest average viewership during the first-ever LCS Lock In tournament.  Even though TSM didn’t make it all the way to the finals of the LCS Lock In, the team was the most popular when looking at the viewership numbers. On average, TSM had 253,520 viewers over the course of seven matches in the LCS Lock In according to Esports Charts.  TOP teams of …

Rocket League’s Fennec finally has esports decals M Alzamora News Rocket League’s February 1 update has all the makings of a fan favorite. Among some quality of life changes to Season 2, the incredibly popular game surprised fans by adding the ability for players to decal the Fennec, one of the game’s most popular cars. Readers unfamiliar with Rocket League’s cars might not understand why this is a huge deal. But to the game’s highly-skilled player base, the Fennec is …

CSGO scammer may face up to 8 years in prison for virtual theft Fariha Bhatti Counter-Strike A Counter-Strike: Global Offensive player is reportedly serving eight years in jail for stealing a CS:GO knife worth $1400.  Virtual cosmetics can be expensive whether it’s in Fortnite, Valorant, or CSGO. However, Valve’s shooter has the oldest player base that has figured out various ways to make money through these rare items. CSGO’s matured trading market is one of the players’ earning resources, often crowded with scammers and fraudsters.  The …

Pokemon Sword and Shield new ranked season unbans all legendaries Steven Rondina News The developers behind Pokemon Sword and Shield have been making an active effort to keep the game’s ranked matchmaking experience feeling fresh, but they’re entering a whole new frontier for series eight. In a bold break from ranked matchmaking traditions, series eight will be opening the door to many previously banned legendaries. Players will be able to include one 680 or 690-base stat legendary on their team, meaning Pokemon like …

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