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The new Valorant map Icebox might be hiding a secret event
M Alzamora
With the release of Valorant’s Act III, Riot has unveiled Icebox, a brand new map for the tactical first-person shooter. And it might have more to it than players realize. Icebox is already different from the game’s other maps. It combines tight corridors and twisting hallways with verticality that the game’s players haven’t seen before. But a quick tour around the frozen facility hints that there are some things to …
League of Legends
Will Perkz and G2 Esports reach the Worlds final again in 2020?
William Davis
G2 Esports is looking to play in back-to-back Worlds finals, but is it even realistic considering the team’s performance thus far? G2 has been a bit shaky throughout the group stage at Worlds 2020 and didn’t manage to advance to the playoffs as the first seed. Alongside Suning, Team Liquid, and Machi Esports, group A was considered the “group of life,” and there was no doubt that G2 had to …
Dota 2
The Dota 2 player count has dropped for five months in a row
Fariha Bhatti
Dota 2 is one of the few MOBA games that have managed to cement their feet in the world of esports. Despite the game’s incredible popularity for much of the past several years, the game’s player base is going through a major fluctuation in 2020. The average player count for the game has continued to drop for five consecutive months, resulting in average player and peak player declines of around …
Fortnite
Ninja signs exclusive deal with Hollywood talent agency CAA
Olivia Richman
Streaming superstar Tyler “Ninja” Blevins is making his first big step towards a career in Hollywood. Ninja recently signed with Creative Artists Agency (CAA) for representation in all areas, according to The Hollywood Reporter. CAA states that it represents “storytellers, trendsetters, icons, and thought leaders who shape popular culture” across film, digital media, and sports. CAA represents thousands of the world’s “leading actors, directors, writers, producers, comedians, authors, athletes, chefs, …
Dota 2
10 years ago, Valve announced Dota 2’s development
Nina Forneloza
It’s been 10 years since the announcement of Dota 2. On October 12, 2010, Valve revealed the development of its ground-breaking MOBA. The announcement ended speculation within the community that the famed game developer will soon offer a standalone version of the popular Warcraft 3 custom map Defense of the Ancients. 10 years ago on this day, Dota 2 was publicly announced by Valve with the first promo images and …
League of Legends
League of Legends Wild Rift coming to iOS, revealed by Apple
William Davis
League of Legends Wild Rift will be coming to iOS, as Apple revealed during a recent iPhone 12 event. It came as a surprise to many fans when Wild Rift was featured on the official Apple event stream during the announcement of the new iPhone 12. During the short sequence, it was announced that Wild Rift will be available on iOS, while the iPhone 12 will run the game with …
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New Overwatch patch buffs Soldier: 76 and targets profanity
Olivia Richman
Overwatch’s Halloween Terror event introduced some spooky skins and some big hero changes. The biggest hero change went to Soldier: 76, who might finally be a viable pick in competitive Overwatch. He received an overhaul to his primary weapon, the Heavy Pulse Rifle, which was first tested on an Experimental Card. The weapon’s bullet spread was removed, consistent recoil was implemented, and its ammo was increased from 25 to 30. …
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Valorant patch notes reveal surprise deathmatch overhaul
Nina Forneloza
Valorant has released its new 1.10 patch notes, which include the addition of a new map, an expected overhaul to ranked play, and a surprise change to the deathmatch game mode. The Act 3 patch adds the much anticipated new map, Icebox. Included on the map is a zipline that players can use to move quickly across the map’s area, or as a strategic vantage point. The map won’t be …
Is new LoL champion Seraphine just a better version of Sona?
William Davis
League of Legends
Seraphine and Sona might be a bit too similar, both thematically and in their ability kits, according to many League of Legends fans. The reveal of new League of Legends champion Seraphine got fans complaining on social media about how much she reminded them of Sona. Now that she is out for testing on the Public Beta Environment (PBE), are they really so similar, and will Seraphine take Sona’s place …
Should TSM keep Treatz instead of Biofrost after Worlds 2020?
William Davis
League of Legends
Team SoloMid support Erik “Treatz” Wessén recently announced that he is exploring new opportunities for the 2021 season. Although I’m still under contract until November 16, I’ve been given permission by TSM to explore my opportunities for 2021.You can reach out to me via email [email protected] or via DMsLooking for positions in LEC/LCS.Retweets appreciated ???? — Erik Wessén (@TreatzLoL) October 13, 2020 Treatz had a great year at TSM, where …
YamatoCannon parts ways with SANDBOX Gaming after just 6 months
William Davis
League of Legends
Coach Jakob “YamatoCannon” Mebdi has chosen not to re-sign with LCK organization SANDBOX Gaming. SANDBOX announced through social media that the organization and the European coach mutually agreed to part ways. SANDBOX and YamatoCannon cited personal reasons for the coach’s decision not to re-sign with the organization. I’ve chosen not to re-sign with @SBGaming_KOR – I will be forever grateful for everything and I will elaborate further in the future. …
Four skin bundles leaked ahead of Fortnitemares Halloween event
Olivia Richman
Fortnite
After Fortnite’s 14.30 update, data miners have uncovered some skins that won’t be available until the Fortnitemares Halloween event. Epic Games has been a little slow with new content compared to previous seasons. Starved for more content, leakers have been continuously digging for new things to look forward to in their favorite battle royale. With Halloween right around the corner, most games are celebrating with skins and game modes. Fortnite …
The LEC fines Astralis in surprise competitive ruling
Syed Mujtaba Naqvi
League of Legends
Astralis isn’t off to a good start in the League of Legends world. The LEC has handed down a competitive ruling stating the organization broke multiple offenses, news that came soon after Astralis announced the Origen rebrand. While League of Legends fans were excited to see Astralis join the LEC under a new name, today it turned out the organization isn’t ready or healthy enough for this esports scene. The …
League of Legends fans notice bug during Worlds 2020 matches
Olivia Richman
League of Legends
A Worlds 2020 viewer noticed something concerning while watching matches in groups. League of Legends players are now calling on Riot to fix a bug before the quarterfinals begin. One viewer noticed that when players attack a jungle plant using the Umbral Glaive item, the plant won’t respawn. This immediately concerned the LoL community because that allows the red side to have blast cone access to the dragon pit much …
Team Secret CEO profanely blasts 4AM over Sylar controversy
Steven Rondina
News
Team Secret and Four Angry Men most likely won’t play each other any time soon, but that doesn’t mean there isn’t already a rivalry forming between the two teams. Secret CEO John Yao released a blistering social media post about the 4AM organization, according to AFK Gaming. In a move made to ensure controversy was whipped up, the Team Secret organization then translated the post and published it on top …
Dota Summit 13 Online announced, event supported by Valve
Nina Forneloza
Dota 2
Valve will support Dota Summit 13 and boost its prize pool significantly. The game developer has proven true to its word. It is now supporting online events to fill the game’s gaps in the esports calendar. Dota 2 Summit 13 is one of the online events that will be financially supported by Valve. ???? SOUND THE SIRENS ????A new event is headed towards us.INTRODUCING…Dota Summit 13 Online, a Valve supported, …
Vitality reportedly expanding CSGO roster with Nivera
Fariha Bhatti
Counter-Strike
Vitality is reportedly looking to acquire Nabil “Nivera” Benrlitom to their Counter-Strike: Global Offensive roster. The French esports organization will be fielding a six-man roster with Nivera’s addition. Vitality has previously shown interest in procuring a sixth player for its roster to ensure its players’ health. The organization was actively searching for a player and had its eyes set on three players from Heretics. Several reports confirmed that Nivera, Nicolas …
DaZeD reunites with brax on T1 Valorant esports roster
Nina Forneloza
News
T1 has confirmed the signing of Sam “DaZeD” Marine as the newest member of its Valorant roster. DaZeD is a former Counter-Strike professional esports player who was banned from competing in official majors due to his participation in the iBUYPOWER match-fixing scandal in 2014. He also played for teams such as Denial Esports and Quantic Gaming. DaZeD switched to competitive Valorant earlier this year, a move that fans were already …
Is Senna best played as an ADC or as a support?
William Davis
League of Legends
Senna was Riot’s first attempt at a support marksman when she was released in November 2019. But should she only be considered for the bot lane carry position now? Senna has been a good meta pick since her release, but has mostly been succeeding in the bot lane position. Players created the “fasting Senna” strategy, where she plays alongside a farming support that takes all the lane’s gold while she …
SumaiL rumored to be joining Virtus.pro after weak OG run
Steven Rondina
Dota 2
Dota 2 star Syed “SumaiL” Hassan might have a new team, and it’s not one most would expect. According to a number of rumors, SumaiL might be set to join Virtus.pro, with the organization also set to reunite with several members of its fabled 2016-2019 lineup. SumaiL would be joined by Alexey “Solo” Berezin, Roman “RAMZES666” Kushnarev, and Vladimir “No[o]ne” Minenko. The trio of top talents won a total of …
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