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League of Legends Viego won’t be available for week 3 of the LEC as planned By William Davis Apex Legends Apex Legends launch date on Nintendo Switch possibly revealed By Steven Rondina News New Glitchpop 2.0 skin bundle has just dropped in Valorant By Olivia Richman

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New bug with Raze’s Boom Bot will blow out your headphones Fariha Bhatti It seems that Raze’s Boom Bot needs a patch as players have discovered another ridiculous glitch.  Riot Games is still polishing up Valorant by keeping an eye on discussions regarding bugs and glitches. This is generally standard practice for most new multiplayer games, but it’s still been a bit of a rocky road.  Since the game’s release, the developer has patched up various game-breaking issues that squeezed the fun out …

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New strategy allows secret spying on attackers at Split’s A site M Alzamora Riot Games has tried to keep boosts and one-sided lines of sight out of Valorant, but one player discovered a way for players to peek into a vent on Split. The powerful position allows players an early warning if enemies decide to come through the middle of the map, and makes the map’s A site even more difficult to crack. Spilt can be a difficult map for defenders, especially when …

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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 By William Davis News G2 ardiis shows how Sova can destroy Killjoy’s ultimate on Haven By Fariha Bhatti Counter-Strike These easy Windows registry tweaks can help to speed up CSGO By M Alzamora

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Valorant patch 2.02 nerfs running accuracy, changes ranked Fariha Bhatti 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 …

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TSM exits Fortnite, releases all pro players from its roster Fariha Bhatti 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 …

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T1 vs. NS RedForce: 2021 LCK Spring Split betting analysis William Davis 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 …

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Study shows which color players are best in CSGO matchmaking M Alzamora 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 …

Udyr is getting a new rework and VGU after winning fan vote William Davis League of Legends This year’s champion update and skin thematic fan vote results are in, with Udyr and Crime City Nightmare winning out globally.  During a recent fan vote, Riot Games gave the League of Legends community the chance to decide which champion will get an upcoming visual gameplay update. Riot also gave fans a chance to vote for the upcoming skin thematics, where Crime City Nightmare came out on top followed up …

Overwatch Year of the Ox event is launching on February 4 Nina Forneloza News Overwatch has announced via Twitter that the new Lunar New Year event for 2021, the Year of the Ox, will launch on February 4 on consoles and PC.  Debuting a new D.Va highlight intro, Overwatch has revealed the dates for the Year of the Ox. The event starts on February 4 and ends on February 25. Typically, events like this introduce new skins, highlight intros, emotes, player icons, and sprays.  …

indiefoxx tests nudity rules after her return from Twitch ban Olivia Richman News Twitch streamer indiefoxx is back after a three-day ban for nudity, and she doesn’t seem phased at all.  The streaming community is hot in discussing a recent Just Chatting broadcast in which the female streamer decided to write the names of donors on her body. While laying in bed wearing revealing lingerie, indiefoxx started writing the names of viewers who made donations in marker all over her form. This included …

Rare Atom vs. Team WE: 2021 LPL Spring Split betting analysis William Davis News Rare Atom will look to climb the LPL standings as it faces off against top squad Team WE in the fifth week of the LPL.  A match between two teams on different ends of the LPL leaderboard will take place as the 2021 LPL Spring Split enters its fifth week. It’s Rare Atom who will take on Team WE, currently placed at the top of the standings, in a best-of-three …

Valorant glitch makes Breach’s ultimate launch his enemies away Olivia Richman News The Valorant community has experienced a lot of game-breaking bugs in the game of late. But the latest glitch discovered by players was a bit more on the comedic side.  A Valorant player shared a clip from his recent match that showed Breach’s ultimate leading to some unintended hilarity. While watching Ascent’s A site, the player managed to eliminate two opponents that had attempted to push the site. He continued …

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