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League of Legends
What happened to Quas after Team Liquid?
William Davis
The North American collegiate and the amateur circuit are giving a second chance to compete to former LCS players. One of the players to come out of retirement and join one of these teams is former Team Liquid top laner Diego “Quas” Ruiz. Quas started his career in 2013 with New World Eclipse in the North American Challenger League. Later that year, Quas joined Team Curse, an organization that would …
League of Legends
Doublelift pulls off impressive Vayne pentakill on stream
William Davis
The newly retired bot laner Yiliang “Doublelift” Peng proved that he still has some world-class mechanics after pulling off a pentakill on Vayne in solo queue. During a recent live stream, former Team Liquid and Team SoloMid bot laner Doublelift made a crazy outplay that resulted in a pentakill. The outplay was made on his signature champion Vayne and definitely brought back some old-school Doublelift vibes. The pentakill proved that …
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Indian Valorant pro Xhade confesses to cheating in Valorant
Fariha Bhatti
Valorant professional player Abhay “Xhade” Urkude has confessed to cheating in ranked matches following a ban commissioned by Riot Games. Indian Valorant team Paratroop’s Sentinel Xhade was disqualified from The Esports Club Invitational after receiving a an during the tournament. Initially, the player was adamant that he wasn’t complicit in any shady business. However, his teammates and a few Indian professional players pestered him to speak the truth. In Paratroops’ …
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Complete guide to Destiny Knot in Pokemon Sword and Shield
Steven Rondina
Destiny Knot is basically worthless when it comes to battling in Pokemon Sword & Shield. It doesn’t yield much when it comes to selling it to stores, either. But when it comes to breeding the perfect Pokemon team, Destiny Knot is by far the most valuable item in the game. What does it do, then? And how can players get them? Here is everything you need to know about Destiny …
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What sports game is next to rise in the esports scene?
William Davis
Although the idea of being paid to play video games professionally might once have sounded like fantasy, competitive gaming is big business and an option that more and more people are pursuing. Despite being a niche attraction a decade ago, the rising popularity of esports is nothing short of incredible. From being a relatively fringe pastime for endemic fans to cutting across gender, age, and nationality, esports is now one …
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Streamer indiefoxx banned for violation of Twitch rules
Nina Forneloza
Streamer Indiefoxx has been banned on Twitch after violating the attire policy which states the minimum requirements for clothing on stream. Twitch made the ban decision a few hours after a clip of jakenbake commented on her attire while streaming in the Just Chatting category. Indiefoxx was wearing a swimsuit and sitting in a hot tub while streaming. In the clip, she stood up and performed a spin, and when …
League of Legends
League client still a problem, causes Doublelift to lose promo
Olivia Richman
Peng “Doublelift” Yiliang had some very bad luck during a promo match that was set to be streamed live, highlighting how Riot Games’ League of Legends client continues to have issues for many users. The retired LCS veteran began queuing after seeing he was up for a promotion series to Master. He accepted a match, but soon realized that his League of Legends client was having issues. The client became …
Counter-Strike
Ex-NiP coach slams Valve for CSGO neglect, praises Riot Games
Fariha Bhatti
Valve’s recent ruling regarding coach-team communication during games has ruffled many feathers in the Counter-Strike: Global Offensive community. Former Ninjas in Pyjamas coach Faruk “pita” Pita took a dig at Valve on the matter, highlighting some significant issues in the developer’s management. The investigation into the coaching bug exploit saw 37 coaches sanctioned. However, some culprits who assisted the Esports Integrity Commission’s investigation during a “confession period” were let off the hook with …
This crazy Cypher one-way smoke will lock down Split’s B site
Fariha Bhatti
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Valorant Sentinel Cypher is prized most for his intel-gathering skills that facilitate map control. On a map like Split, Cypher’s powers shine the most. A new lineup changes how players use Cypher’s smoke to create a one-way peep, enabling you to bag bonus kills while your enemies are unable to respond. Controllers and Sentinels operate the best on maps with snug corners and tight chokes, as abilities like smokes, grenades, …
Is Sova OP in Valorant? 100 Theives Hiko shows off the agent
Fariha Bhatti
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Valorant’s initiators are often undervalued in high-ranked lobbies, as the stats confirm. However, pro player Hiko’s incredible plays with Sova’s toolkit tell a different story. Stage one of the Champions Tour in North America saw 100 Thieves go up against The Five Emperors in a best-of-three match. The games were one-sided, as 100 Thieves stomped over their opponents in 2-0 fashion. And it was Spencer “Hiko” Martin’s outstanding use of …
Amouranth reveals how female Twitch streamers get more viewers
Olivia Richman
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Controversial Twitch streamer Kaitlyn “Amouranth” Siragusa has revealed a secret to getting viewers. But it only works if you’re a female streamer. Amouranth was hanging out with Devin Nash during an IRL stream, answering questions from her fellow Twitch partner. This led to some helpful hints for female Twitch streamers looking to boost their views with little or no effort on their end. She called it the new “Twitch meta.” …
Alphari is already dominating in the LCS with the highest DPM
William Davis
League of Legends
Team Liquid’s new top laner Barney “Alphari” Morris is already proving himself as a great pick up after dealing the most damage per minute in the LCS Lock In so far. After leaving Origen in the LEC to join up with Team Liquid for the 2021 LCS season, Alphari has lived up to all expectations so far. The British top laner is already showing why he was considered one of …
Rogue vs. Misfits Gaming: 2021 LEC Spring Split betting analysis
William Davis
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Rogue and Misfits Gaming will meet on Summoner’s Rift in the second week of the 2021 LEC season, with Rogue looking to stay undefeated. As week two of the 2021 LEC Spring Split kicks off, Rogue will fight to stay undefeated after an impressive first week. Misfits, on the other hand, finished the first week with a 2-1 record, so beating Rogue would put them in a good spot in …
Can T1 return to greatness in 2021?
William Davis
League of Legends
T1, formerly known as SK TelecomT1, is indisputably the most popular team in competitive League of Legends. The South Korean organization holds several records, including being the only team to win the World Championship three times. T1 is home of the player who could be considered the face of League of Legends esports, the unkillable demon king, Lee “Faker” Sang-hyeok. T1 won its third World Championship title in 2016 and …
Valorant ramps up new anti-cheat policies and punishments in 2021
Olivia Richman
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Valorant announced an updated anti-cheat plan for the remainder of winter, introducing new solutions and harsher punishments for offenses. According to Matt “K3o” Paoletti of the anti-cheat team, the goal is to maintain a high level of competitive integrity in the popular tactical shooter. While the anti-cheat team reportedly watched the happenings of First Strike very closely, they haven’t been able to show the same amount of attention to the …
DWG KIA vs. Hanwha Life: 2021 LCK Spring Split betting analysis
William Davis
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It will be a match between the two top teams of the LCK when the defending world champions from DWG KIA clash with Hanwha Life. As the world champions, DWG KIA goes into the match with a lot of pressure on its shoulders. Pulling off a win against Hanwha Life has turned out to be a difficult task so far, but DWG KIA is without a doubt the team to …
Top 10 gaming and esports streamers on Twitch
William Davis
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Twitch has taken the center stage in the explosion of gaming and esports streaming over the last few years. Recent stats show that Twitch has more than three million broadcasters and over 15 million active users daily. Most streamers use the platform to share their live gaming experiences. Viewers watch the top streamers just as they would watch their favorite TV show. With professional graphic overlays, smooth transitions, and custom …
Things you need to know about the CSGO pro scene
William Davis
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Counter-Strike: Global Offensive is one of the most popular esports in the world. The game became a massive hit and major tournaments were held by some of the biggest esports organizations. As a matter of fact, the CSGO Major Championships has a large prize pool which makes it more inviting to join. Interesting Facts You Should Know No matter how long fans have been following the CSGO pro scene, there …
CSGO releases RMR stickers, adds $5,000 disconnect bonus, more
M Alzamora
Counter-Strike
January 27’s CSGO update was a huge deal in the game’s esports scene, but players have also gotten a chance to grab 2020’s mission Major tournament stickers. Players can grab three capsules full of the 24 teams that would have been invited to the canceled 2020 ESL One Major tournament after last year’s Regional Ranking tournaments. As Valve announced its ruling on professional CSGO’s biggest scandals, it also released a …
Valorant Champions Tour starts today, here are the teams to watch
Nina Forneloza
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The stage is set for the NA Valorant Champions Tour with 128 teams fighting for their chance at the first global Valorant tournament later this year. So what teams should fans keep their eyes on? Below are just a few of the teams competing in the NA Challengers Series, which takes place from January 27 to March 7. The Sentinels had an unfortunate run in the First Strike Grand Final …
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