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Japanese Pokémon hacker arrested after selling Sobble
Nina Forneloza
Japan outlawed hacking video games back in 2018 and one Pokémon hacker is now feeling the consequences when he was arrested following the sale of hacked Pokémon. A 23-year-old Japanese man was arrested for allegedly selling a hacked Sobble, which was sold for 4400 yen (about $41 USD). The man also is said to have made almost 1.1 million yen (about $10,000 USD) total from selling hacked Pokemon. The unemployed …
Dota 2
ONE Esports Singapore Major confirmed as next Dota 2 major
Steven Rondina
The ONE Esports Singapore Major will become a reality in 2021. Following a huge leak last week, PGL and ONE Esports have confirmed that they will be hosting the first major of the 2021 Dota Pro Circuit season. The event will feature teams from around the world and is positioned to be the game’s first inter-regional LAN event since Dota Summit 12 in March 2020, and the first Dota 2 …
Counter-Strike
Astralis planning to open theme park gaming center exhibit
Olivia Richman
Astralis is opening a new facility and it’s in a pretty unexpected location. The Danish esports organization is planning a fun-filled facility in Tivoli Gardens, an amusement park in Copenhagen. Though it’s not an ideal time for theme parks, fans of the top CSGO brand can look forward to this opening in June. The new facility is being described as Astralis’ “first-ever flagship store.” There will be gaming setups for …
League of Legends
Nuguri takes top spot from ShowMaker in LoL player rankings
William Davis
The League of Legends player rankings are back for the second update of 2021. A lot has changed in just two weeks, so here’s how the best players in the world rank. The first player ranking of the year had DWG KIA mid laner Heo “ShowMaker” Su at the top, but he has since then been dethroned by his former teammate, Jang “Nuguri” Ha-gwon. Further down the list are some …
League of Legends
IWillDominate to co-stream LCS after League Partner ban lifted
Olivia Richman
League of Legends streamer and former pro player Christian “IWillDominate” Rivera is allowed to co-stream the LCS again. “Really thankful that I can resume the co-streams and excited to move forward together with Riot and the LCS into the 2021 season,” IWillDominate tweeted to his excited fans. IWillDominate noted that he will resume co-streaming the LCS on Friday. Happy to announce that I have been given permission by Riot to …
League of Legends
What is the MoonStaff meta and how do you play it?
William Davis
Ahead of Season 11, League of Legends completely changed its item system, introducing a new tier, the mythical items. These are powerful items and players can only pick one per game. The new item system created opportunities for creative build paths, like the strategy known as “MoonStaff.” MoonStaff consists of two items, Moonstone Renewer and the Staff of Flowing Water. Moonstone Renewer is a mythic item that, according to the …
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autimatic switches to Valorant and joins T1, azk to the bench
Nicholas James
After its disappointing North American Challengers run, T1 has made the move to bench Keven “AZK” Larivière and bring on former Counter-Strike: Global Offensive world champion Timothy “autimatic” Ta. Let’s get to work.Welcome @autimaticTV to T1 VALORANT! pic.twitter.com/dOLZBLJbXB — T1 (@T1) February 4, 2021 The American was a part of the first North American organization and roster to win a major in CSGO, emerging victorious at the ELEAGUE Boston Major …
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Riot bans Valorant’s top-ranked European player Nisay for hacking
M Alzamora
Riot Games has banned the top-ranked player on Valorant’s European leaderboards following three days of suspense. Yasin Nisay, a professional Valorant player formerly of Beşiktaş Esports, received the ban after grabbing the number one spot in Valorant’s European leaderboards. Nisay denied having cheated in Riot’s first-person shooter in a Twitlonger, while also claiming that Turkey’s First Strike Tournament couldn’t provide him with any evidence that he had cheated during its …
TFT Fates renews pass for PC and Mobile
William Davis
League of Legends
The Festival of Beasts has arrived, bringing new arenas, Little Legends, and so much more. TFT: Fates is on its second half. To celebrate this milestone, the game released the brand new TFT Pass II, which includes Chinese New Year themed rewards. The TFT Pass+ sells for 1295 RP and players will have until the end of TFT: Fates to complete it. Every game grants experience points. These are necessary …
Overwatch 2 not releasing in 2021, Activision Blizzard confirms
Nina Forneloza
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In an earnings call, Activision Blizzard said that it did not expect Overwatch 2 to release in the year 2021. The earliest date fans might get their hands on the game is 2022, but even that isn’t confirmed just yet. Fans have been waiting for the sequel to the popular first-person shooter since BlizzCon in 2019. Many theorized that 2021 would be the year that it released since there was …
Raze ultimate continues to be buggy after Valorant patch 2.02
Olivia Richman
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Raze might take the crown for most buggy agent from Omen after Valorant patch 2.02. Valorant players are still trying to understand a clip shared to Reddit that seems to depict a Raze activating her ultimate, Showstopper, and blasting it into the direction of agents on the enemy team. But for some reason, the rocket never lands or damages anyone. It’s unclear why this happened, but one user quickly pointed …
What were the most popular esports games in 2020?
Nina Forneloza
League of Legends
Major esports events have been growing in popularity and, according to newzoo.com, the audience is set to grow more rapidly in the coming years. Here is a look at the most popular esports games that dominated in 2020. There are several factors to consider when talking about the “most popular” esports title. In order to determine the three most popular esports titles in 2020, total player count, tournament prize pools, …
T1 Faker breaks another LCK record, first to play 600 games
Olivia Richman
League of Legends
League of Legends star Lee “Faker” Sang-hyeok has become the first player to compete in 600 games in the LCK. The LCK proudly announced the accomplishment on Twitter and during a live stream. Faker continues to be one of the most popular and decorated players in the competitive League of Legends scene. He is beloved by fans both in South Korea and around the world. So strongly, in fact, that …
Raze ultimate can boost you to a secret sniping spot on Ascent
Fariha Bhatti
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Valorant duelists are often expected to explode into bomb points by using their aggressive abilities. But this new Raze setup shows that she can make an impact in new and different ways. Valorant has divided agents into categories based on what they typically bring to the table. The responsibility to rush in and bag kills often fall on a duelist’s shoulders thanks to their deadly toolkits. However, players with subpar …
Ninjas in Pyjamas stuns Astralis in BLAST Premier Spring opener
M Alzamora
Counter-Strike
Despite many considering Astralis the favorite in its BLAST Premier Spring group matchup against Ninjas in Pyjamas, NiP stunned fans and defied the odds by putting Astralis away in two maps. They did so while fending off a furious assault by Peter “dupreeh” Rausmussen who tore through the NiP lineup and finished the match with 48 kills. He also posted the server’s highest average damage-per-round, most opening kills, and highest …
poizon back with Complexity, will play at BLAST Premier Spring
M Alzamora
Counter-Strike
Complexity Gaming has announced that star AWPer Valentin “poizon” Vasilev will return to its Counter-Strike: Global Offensive lineup for the first time since undergoing two surgeries in December 2020. In a tweet from Complexity’s official Twitter account, the organization confirmed his return with an epic frag video. poizon has been absent from Complexity’s roster since December 9 after Complexity revealed that the player was forced to undergo unspecified emergency surgery. …
Valkyrae claims Among Us isn’t dead just yet
Fariha Bhatti
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Innersloth’s Among Us had solo carried most of 2020’s gaming streamers on its back. While the game has recently flown under the radar, YouTube star Rachell “Valkyrae” Hofstetter believes it’s still thriving. A product of small production, Among Us, entered the spotlight two years after its initial release in 2018. The online multiplayer had become one of the most viewed games in 2020, alongside the likes of GTA V and …
Here are the best psychic Pokémon in Pokémon GO
William Davis
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Pokémon GO is still booming even after more than four years from its release, with players battling and raiding like crazy all over the world. To make some of the battles a bit easier, here’s a look at the best psychic Pokémon to use. Battling in Pokémon GO has increased in popularity and is now a very important part of the game. The game isn’t just about catching them all …
Why are Dota 2 skins like Dragonclaw Hook plummeting in value?
Steven Rondina
Dota 2
Dragonclaw Hook owners have been pulling out their hair over the last six months as the most enduring prestige item in Dota 2 has plummeted in value. The Pudge cosmetic has always been highly sought after. Though most cosmetics from 2012 look dated and ugly by today’s standards, the Dragonclaw Hook has always been an eye-catcher simply because of its unique visuals and amazingly high price tag. At its absolute …
Apex Legends giving out badges to honor Black History Month, BLM
Olivia Richman
Apex Legends
Respawn Entertainment is acknowledging the importance of Black History Month with a new iconic badge. The bold black and gold badge features the Black Lives Matter symbol of a raised fist. The symbol was first brought to life by the Black Panther Party, which was formed in 1966 by Huey P. Newton and Bobby Seale. The salute between members soon became a gesture of strength and solidarity. The Black Lives …
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