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 …
Ninja signs exclusive deal with Hollywood talent agency CAA
Olivia Richman
Fortnite
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, …
New Overwatch patch buffs Soldier: 76 and targets profanity
Olivia Richman
News
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. …
Valorant patch notes reveal surprise deathmatch overhaul
Nina Forneloza
News
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 …