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cogu exits MIBR, says he has a six-man roster ready Fariha Bhatti MIBR will see its coach and manager bid farewell to Raphael “cogu” Camargo. With cogu’s exit, MIBR is left with no coach and only two active players on its payroll.  cogu assumed MIBR’s coach office in October when the organization was going through various adjustments. The Brazillian organization acquired cogu following the coaching controversy that saw Ricardo “dead” Sinigaglia suspended from the team. The coach had a new roster on …

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The LCK is changing its playoff format for the 2021 season William Davis The LCK is ready for its newly franchised era, and the league has announced a new format with some major changes that will affect its players. The new LCK is starting officially on January 13 with an opening series between Gen.G and KT Rolster. The regular season will be played with the first half of games held from Wednesday to Sunday with two best-of-three series every day. The second half …

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YouTuber CallMeCarson accused of grooming underage viewers Olivia Richman YouTuber Carson “CallMeCarson” King is under fire for allegedly grooming underage fans.  Drama Alert host Daniel “Keemstar” Keem recently had Super Smash Bros. Melee pro Juan “Hungrybox” DeBiedma and content creator Traves on his show for an interview. The two popular gamers, who had previously collaborated with CallMeCarson in the Lunch Club group, used the platform to open up about some concerning things CallMeCarson had allegedly done.  According to Hungrybox …

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Riot Games reportedly drops MiT after sexual abuse allegations Fariha Bhatti Brazillian tattoo artist Daniela Tatueira has accused League of Legends caster and former coach Gabriel “MiT” Souza of sexual abuse. Riot Games has reportedly refused to work with the caster after hearing Daniela’s claims.  Daniela revealed that she met MiT through Tinder six or seven years ago. The tattoo artist alleged that the former coach insisted on meeting alone. However, she turned down the idea. The pair met in a …

News Dafran bans Keemstar over donation, Twitter beef ensues By Nina Forneloza Counter-Strike Everything you need to know about changing FOV in CSGO By M Alzamora Counter-Strike This is how to complete all of CSGO’s Steam achievements By M Alzamora

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Griffin disbands LoL team after missing LCK franchise spot William Davis Griffin announced that it will be dissolving its League of Legends division after being kicked from the LCK and missing out on a franchise spot in 2021.  As the LCK transitions to a franchise system in the 2021 season, and some well-known teams have been left out in the cold. One of them is Griffin, who climbed from the challenger scene and took LCK by storm in 2019. Sadly, it …

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Reports say Cloud9 close to signing Xeppaa and coach Elmapuddy Fariha Bhatti Several reports have claimed that Cloud9 is all but set to acquire Erick “Xeppaa” Bach to its active roster, while the discussions to sign Chris “Elmapuddy” Tebbit as the head coach are also underway.  The reports of Xeppaa joining HenryG’s colossus first came from 1pvr. According to the website’s sources, the deal has nearly been sealed and the player will soon join the North American organization. If the move comes …

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Here’s how to turn on Steam Guard and save your Steam account M Alzamora Using Steam Guard will protect your games, inventory, and Steam Wallet. Here’s why you should use it and the simple steps you need to follow to turn it on.Steam Guard is Valve’s version of a security feature known as two-factor authentication, a security feature that is all about keeping an account safe by asking for a randomly generated code after a user puts in their password. This extra step adds …

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Rooster Teeth’s Ryan Haywood plans Twitch return after accusations Olivia Richman Accused groomer and sexual abuser Ryan Haywood is preparing a return to Twitch because the controversial streaming platform never actually banned his account despite an array of accusations made against him.  Once a member of Rooster Teeth, Haywood was fired after multiple accusations against him appeared online. Many of the accusations included Haywood having sexually explicit conversations with minors and then distributing their naked photos. Some of the victims even …

New Ruined and Shan Hai Scrolls LoL skin lines revealed William Davis League of Legends 2021 will kick off with two brand new skin lines called Ruined and Shan Hai Scrolls.  This was revealed by Riot very recently in the newest update for the Public Beta Environment. The new Ruined skins include cosmetics for Draven, Karma, and Shyvana. The Shan Hai Scrolls skin line will be a bit bigger, with cosmetics for Cho’Gath, Jhin, Nautilus, and Neeko.  This PBE Preview is to die for…????Ruined Karma????Ruined …

Riot is looking to buff Varus and nerf Ivern on patch 11.1 William Davis League of Legends The preview for the first patch of Season 11, patch 11.1, has been out for some weeks now, but Riot recently added a few changes to the list.  Riot will be starting out the new season with quite a big patch that includes both changes to champions and items. One of the most significant changes is the nerf to Grievous Wounds, which was already announced back in December. To add …

EDG announces new billion-dollar esports arena project William Davis League of Legends LPL organization EDward Gaming has announced its plans to build an entertainment center and park in Shanghai. EDG is breaking records for the most expensive esports project with the construction of the Shanghai International NCC&Esports Center. The initial investment for the project is set at a little over 10 billion yuan, roughly $1.5 billion USD. The Shanghai International NCC&Esports Center will function as EDG’s home venue and office building. EDG …

CSGO tops Among Us, wins Steam Awards’ “Labor of Love” award Fariha Bhatti Counter-Strike Valve’s Counter-Strike: Global Offensive won a prize in the 2020 Steam Awards. The game has been dubbed the 2020 “Labor of Love” winner. CSGO was nominated in the category of “Labor of Love” alongside a mix of ongoing titles including Among Us, Terraria, The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt, and No Man’s Sky. While other games in the category had the advantage of being fresh and popular among the audience, CSGO’s …

The start date for LoL ranked Season 11 is set William Davis League of Legends League of Legends Season 11 is about to start and it brings some major changes to the Summoner’s Rift. It’s a new year and a new League of Legends season. Patch 11.1, the first of the year is hitting the live server on January 6. After that, players will have a little more time to familiarize themselves with changes before the start of the ranked season. League of Legends Season …

The LCS has set a new record for number of imported players William Davis News In the 2020 offseason, the LCS broke the record for the most imports added to the region in one split. While it might look like the LCS is falling back into its old patterns, these signings will almost certainly increase the level of competition in the region. After disastrous results in the 2020 World Championship, fans wanted for a change in the LCS, and a massive change was what they …

Valorant’s deadliest weapon confirmed by Riot Games Olivia Richman News Riot Games closed out 2020 in the best way possible; with stats about its game!  In a recent Twitter post, Valorant developers shared some interesting weapon facts. Topping that list was that the Vandal beat out the Phantom and Spectre “as this year’s deadliest weapon.” The weapon earned this superlative based on the number of kills it has racked up since the game’s launch.  We’re wrapping up 2020 with a …

Mamba Mode Gaming disbands after ownership ghosts staff Nicholas James News Mamba Mode Gaming, a North American Valorant squad that is currently ranked in the top 20 in the region, has separated from its organization following a lack of payment and communication from organization owner Gabe “Mamba” Ren. The organization’s Valorant team and staff have gone their separate ways, along with its Rocket League staff and team as well. The organization’s academy team has decided to stick together under the moniker …

Here are some of the best ways to get free skins in 2021 William Davis News With the rise of free-to-play titles that use cosmetics to encourage spending from their players, it’s only natural that those players would look for opportunities to get those cosmetics for free. So what are the best ways to get free skins in 2021? Games such as Fortnite and Counter-Strike: Global Offensive do allow players to work their way towards free cosmetic upgrades through simply playing the game. Playing rounds of …

Rogue reveals new rebrand heading into the 2021 LEC season William Davis League of Legends Rogue recently revealed its new rebrand before heading into the 2021 LEC season and other tournaments surrounding the organization’s esports activities.  As the 2021 esports season is about to start, Rogue has decided to launch a rebrand to start the year off fresh. Rogue revealed the rebrand on Twitter with a hype video, presenting a new and modernized logo. The logo still has most of the elements from the old …

The top teams and players to watch in the new 2021 LCS season William Davis League of Legends The 2021 LCS season is about to get underway with a lot of new players and a brand new format that includes the Lock In tournament to kick off the year.  As it is every year, the offseason in the LCS has been crazy. Every team have been active on the market, looking for new players and staff to improve their chances of success in 2021. Some teams have been …

This crazy video shows Dota 2 as a first-person shooter Steven Rondina Dota 2 What would Dota 2 look like as a first-person shooter? Content creator W200ME decided to give fans a good look at the possibility in a first-person shooter video contest. The video has caught the eyes of Dota 2 fans due to its unique perspective, showing the perspective of an overpowered Sniper taking to the lanes and wiping out enemy creeps and heroes. The video is heavily stylized and shows Sniper …

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