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Dota 2 New DPC may still see top teams and players live in poverty By Steven Rondina League of Legends ShowMaker tops first LoL player rankings of 2021 By William Davis Counter-Strike What is CSGO’s player count in 2021? Is it growing or dying? By M Alzamora

Counter-Strike

Everything you need to know about CSGO’s Steam trading cards M Alzamora Steam’s trading card system is a cool way for players to show they’re fans of certain games on the platform, but Counter-Strike: Global Offensive’s free-to-play status makes the game’s trading cards behave a bit differently. For some players, collecting CSGO’s trading cards is a way to grab some badges to show off on their Steam profile. CSGO has six different badges to earn through crafting. There are five different levels …

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Pokemon TCG players growing frustrated with skyrocketing prices Olivia Richman Despite a lack of regionals and locals, the prices of many Pokemon cards on the market have become astronomical. And players aren’t happy about it. Throughout 2020 and at the start of 2021, Pokemon TCG players, collectors, and sellers have noticed that a certain type of Pokemon card has become such a hot commodity that it’s almost broken the TCG market: full art support cards. These are the rarest and …

League of Legends

T1 vs. KT Rolster: 2021 LCK Spring Split betting analysis William Davis T1 and KT Rolster are meeting on January 24 for round one of the Telecom War in the 2021 LCK Spring Split. The Telecom War needs no introduction. The rivalry started during the days of pro StarCraft: Brood War and is now going stronger than ever. On Sunday, fans will watch as these long-time adversaries meet for the first time in 2021. Both teams had similar starts in the season …

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These are the very best cases to open in CSGO M Alzamora One of Counter-Strike: Global Offensive’s biggest draws is its weapon cases that offer users the chance to spin the wheel for a rare drop. But with over 20 types of cases and hundreds of skins available, which is the best CSGO case to open? Even though it’s hard to come up with a definitive answer to that question, there are a few things players should keep in mind as they’re …

League of Legends KT Rolster TusiN announces his retirement from pro League By William Davis League of Legends Udyr in pro LoL? Jungler picked by DRX Pyosik in LCK match By Nicholas James League of Legends Former Cloud9 star Zeyzal joins 4 ex-LCS on new amateur team By William Davis

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Here’s where to find Eevee in Pokemon Sword and Shield Olivia Richman With its floofy tail and kind smile, Eevee is one of the most popular Pokemon in the series. That makes it one of the most sought-after Pokemon in every generation of the games and Pokemon Sword and Shield. is no different  What makes Eevee even desirable in each Pokemon title are the eight “Eeveelutions” that allow Eevee to eventually fit into any given party. While there are no new Eeveelutions …

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TSM’s Swordart becomes top-ranked LoL player on NA Server Nicholas James Hu “SwordArt” Shuo-Chieh, the most expensive player in the LCS and the support for TSM, has reached rank No. 1 in the North American server. The player climbed the ladder on his side account with the handle Swordart77777. On this account, Swordart has an impressive win rate on Maokai and Alistar of over 80%. The Taiwainese player also has a win rate over 60% for signature heroes such as Pantheon, …

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Riot previews 10 new LoL skins including Lunar Beast cosmetics William Davis League of Legends will celebrate the upcoming Lunar New Year with a load of new cosmetics for the game.  It was recently revealed by the LoL Korea Facebook page that Riot will be releasing a total of 10 new cosmetics for the game. Six of these skins are for the new Lunar Beast skin line, which was revealed earlier this month. The other new cosmetics are for Talon, Syndra, Zyra, …

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honda gets 3 aces in debut with FURIA against G2 Esports Fariha Bhatti FURIA Esports’ last-minute recruit, Lucas “honda” Honda, registered a historic debut with the team.  The Brazilian player entered the server as a fresh talent with minimal experience in pro Counter-Strike: Global Offensive. Paytyn “Junior” Johnson’s inability to travel to the BLAST Premier Global Final due to passport issues opened a slot for newly minted honda, and he made the most of the opportunity.  FURIA tags Honda to replace junior at …

Valorant patch 2.01 nerfs Jett, brings big changes to Split Olivia Richman News Valorant has pushed out another update as developers have taken the game’s mascot down a peg.  Patch 2.01 has a short list of changes but brought some major changes to the tactical shooter. Jett’s smokes were buffed a while ago, but Riot Games is rolling back those gains in a way that should see Jett’s versatility reduced The other big change is to Split, which has been updated to give …

FPX Tian is taking a break from competitive LoL due to health reasons William Davis League of Legends FunPlus Phoenix jungler and former world champion Gao “Tian” Tian-Liang recently announced that he will take a break from competitive League of Legends After beating Rogue Warriors in a 2-0 fashion to start out week three of the 2021 LPL Spring Split, Tian has decided to take a temporary break due to mental strains. According to Tian, the match against Rogue Warriors was one of few matches that he enjoyed …

Valorant pro Steel reveals how to rank up quicker in Valorant Fariha Bhatti News 100 Thieves in-game leader Joshua “steel” Nissan has revealed the secret tip that helped them win Valorant: First Strike. To carry out this trick, all players need is a microphone.  Taking to Twitter, the Canadian pro stressed on the importance of using voice chat in-game.  Iron to Radiant in 15 minsHow we won first strikeThe #1 Pro Tip that RITO does NOT want you to know pic.twitter.com/cxw0AbYYAH — 100T steel …

WSOE Valorant tournament participants and schedule are set Nicholas James News The World Showdown of Esports, an esports tournament organizer, is kicking off its entrance into Valorant with a $10,000 online tournament. Attention Agents//Join us on January 26th for #WSOE Online V: @PlayVALORANT! Want a shot at the $10K prize pool? Open qualifiers begin on January 18th!????Register here: https://t.co/aSY4nkbJro????More info: https://t.co/Cw3YDAlouV pic.twitter.com/hSAaje92cz — WSOE (@WSOE) January 7, 2021 The tournament has an online open qualifier with a double-elimination bracket. All matches …

Will CodeMiko be permanently banned from Twitch? Olivia Richman News Fans of virtual streamer CodeMiko are wondering if she is soon to be permanently banned from Twitch.  CodeMiko was banned from Twitch for the third time. The reason for the ban is unknown and the length is also a mystery. Fans of the virtual streamer speculated that it was because she used the word “simp,” which Twitch recently banned due to it being a “derogatory phrase.”  pic.twitter.com/e44q6MAG4g — Miko (@thecodemiko) …

Online gaming guide: A focus on safety and security William Davis News The internet has significantly changed how things are done.  The internet heavily influences everything from work, education, shopping, and even entertainment. Gaming, for instance, is one industry that benefited from a massive online upgrade. Nowadays, gamers can play games online using apps and websites.  These games can either be for pure enjoyment, competition, or even a way to gamble with money. Is online gaming safe? Most online gaming platforms require …

CLG Finn gets his visa approved, but Broxah is still waiting William Davis League of Legends CLG will soon see its new top laner Finn “Finn” Wiestål arrive in Los Angeles to compete with the team. After failing to get his North American visa in time for the LCS Lock In tournament, Counter Logic Gaming’s new top laner Finn has finally gotten it approved and will be joining up with his new team soon. Finn joined CLG in the offseason after making it all the way …

Giants Gaming signs Prodigy Orgless and former FPX player Meddo Nicholas James News Giants Gaming has signed a full European roster ahead of the Valorant Champions Tour, starting in less than a month’s time. The team consists of four players from the Prodigy-represented squad Orgless as well as former FunPlus Phoenix player Johan “Meddo” Renbjörk Lundborg. The players from Orgless that are joining include Vincent “Happy” Schopenhauer, Daniil “pipsoN” Mesheryakov, Aaro “hoody” Peltokangas, and Ričardas “Boo” Lukaševičius. The only player not joining from …

dizzy returns to stream Valorant after a six-month absence M Alzamora News Coby “dizzy” Meadows announced that he will return to streaming after taking an extended break after the passing of streamer Byron “Reckful” Bernstein. The former Counter-Strike: Global Offensive competitor turned Apex Legends star took a step back from competition and his personal streaming career back in June after the sudden death of Reckful, an event that had a major impact on the young player. Dizzy explained that he’s spent the …

DRX vs. NS RedForce: 2021 LCK Spring Split betting analysis William Davis News The second week of the 2021 LCK Spring Split has an exciting match in store between DRX and NS RedForce.  Both teams have started off their journey in the 2021 LCK season with a 1-1 scoreline after the first week of games. As two LCK underdogs, this game could give some great indication as to who has the most potential to create upsets against the top dogs in the LCK. …

Ethan kicks off 2021 with a pistol round ace at BLAST Finals Fariha Bhatti Counter-Strike Evil Geniuses’ Ethan “Ethan” Arnold exhibited an incredible show of skills with a first-round ace against Astralis, marking a heroic entry into 2021.  Evil Geniuses have been going through a slump lately. A confident and aggressive play from Evil Geniuses in the first map reminded the audience that the team’s still in the game.  Ethan’s performance in Evil Geniuses is often overshadowed by the likes of Tarik “tarik” Celik and …

You can now play Among Us in CSGO, and this is how M Alzamora Counter-Strike Among Us is still a popular game, and it seems like the game of deception and strategy has come full circle, appearing inside Counter-Strike: Global Offensive as a custom map. Among Us is a spiritual successor to a popular mod for Garry’s Mod called Trouble in Terrorist Town, where players have to figure out which one of their teammates is actually an imposter before they manage to wipe out the …

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