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Destiny and TheStockGuy get into hot debate over Gamestop stock
Steven Rondina
Kenneth “Destiny” Bonnell had a blowout argument with TheStockGuy on a recent Twitch stream. TheStockGuy was brought in as a guest to talk with Destiny about the wackiness surrounding GameStop stock. What was initially shaping up to be some idle chit chat about the news of the day got progressively terser before erupting into a bitter argument. After discussing RobinHood, a trading app that had controversially prevented users from buying …
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Riot developers shine light on upcoming ranking changes
Olivia Richman
The latest Ask Valorant blog discussed some much-needed changes that will be coming in just a few patches. Last month, Riot informed fans that the shooting accuracy of running agents would see a decrease, especially with rifles. This was a much-needed change, as players that ran recklessly into the action were often rewarded with pretty good accuracy in a game that’s supposed to be about strategically guarding sites and holding …
League of Legends
Cloud9 reverse sweeps 100 Thieves, reaches LCS Lock In finals
William Davis
Cloud9 is advancing to finals of the 2021 LCS Lock In after completing a reverse sweep against 100 Thieves. Cloud9 put on a show on Friday and secured its spot in the finals. The team completed a reverse sweep that included two pentakills by bot laner Jesper “Zven” Svenningsen. Cloud9 knocked off the tournament favorite 100 Thieves and is looking now like the frontrunner for the title. PENTAKILL FOR @Zven! …
Counter-Strike
CSGO accuracy bug may ruin your aim when moving into a crouch
M Alzamora
A Counter-Strike: Global Offensive player has revealed what might be a long-standing CSGO bug that can cause players to miss shots when moving between walking upright and crouching. Weapon accuracy is a big piece of the CSGO puzzle, and it’s something that players spend hours practicing. But a post on social media platform Reddit makes it looks like CSGO may have been fighting its players every step of the way. …
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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These Sova arrow lineups will get you an advantage early in the round
Fariha Bhatti
Valorant’s initiator Sova is easily one of the most viable playmakers in high ranked lobbies. Here’s how his Recon Bolt makes him an important asset for any team. A duelist may launch on enemies with blinding flashes, but teammates’ support can make them inviolable. A little information can help a duelist perform to its full potential. Sova’s toolkit allows him to gather information, assisting his teammates in opening sites. With his …
Game-breaking bug with Galio and Camille hits in iG’s LPL match
William Davis
League of Legends
A game-breaking bug involving Camille and Galio recently occurred in an LPL match between Invictus Gaming and Rogue Warriors. Camille and Galio is a classic combo in professional play, as their ultimates synergize very well together. In a match between iG and Rogue Warriors, the combo wasn’t so optimal as the interaction between the two ultimates resulted in a bug. The bug has since then been investigated by players in …
Riot Games refuses to settle its gender discrimination lawsuit
Steven Rondina
League of Legends
One of the ugliest stories around esports from 2019 is likely making a comeback in 2021. Riot Games is once again looking to force plaintiffs in the company’s ongoing gender discrimination lawsuit into arbitration. This legal tactic by Riot led to the mass walkouts in the company in 2019. Due to previously signed agreements, some of the plaintiffs involved in the case will be forced into private arbitration with Riot. …
What sports game is next to rise in the esports scene?
William Davis
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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 …
Streamer indiefoxx banned for violation of Twitch rules
Nina Forneloza
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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 client still a problem, causes Doublelift to lose promo
Olivia Richman
League of Legends
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 …
Ex-NiP coach slams Valve for CSGO neglect, praises Riot Games
Fariha Bhatti
Counter-Strike
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 …
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