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Dota 2
Thunder Predator picked every Spirit hero in a pro Dota 2 game
Steven Rondina
When Thunder Predator and Vira-Lata Caramelo faced off in the Great American Rivalry, Thunder Predator decided to make things interesting with their draft. As one of the final matches of the group stage, Thunder Predator had already secured a spot in the upper bracket while Vira-Lata Caramelo was mathematically guaranteed an elimination. Because of that, Thunder Predator decided to have a bit of fun in one of the games by …
Dota 2
Thunder Predator vs CR4ZY Great American Rivalry betting analysis
Steven Rondina
The playoffs to the Great American Rivalry are finally here, with the action being kicked off by a showdown between CR4ZY and Thunder Predator. The top seed from the group stage is taking on the fourth seed in the upper bracket. Both have made strong impressions in this online league era of Dota 2, but neither has gotten that big tournament victory that will stamp them as one of the …
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Big nerfs to Overwatch’s double barrier meta teased in Jeff Kaplan AMA
Olivia Richman
Game director Jeff Kaplan and some other Overwatch developers took part in a very open and honest AMA on Reddit yesterday. With Overwatch 2 and its new heroes on fans’ minds, one Overwatch player decided to ask developers what the “biggest current priority in terms of game design.” Kaplan decided to answer that question candidly, telling them that their “immediate priority” is balancing the current meta. “The most immediate priority …
League of Legends
2020 LoL World Championship date, location announced
William Davis
Riot Games is moving forward with its plans to host the 2020 League of Legends World Championship in China. Riot announced the dates for Worlds 2020, the most important event of the year in competitive League of Legends. The competition kicks off on September 25 and will run through October 31. Halloween will see a new world champion crowned in Shanghai, China. The entire event is taking place in Shanghai …
Counter-Strike
CSGO pro finishes his match after being attacked by a dog
Steven Rondina
Playing professional Counter-Strike: Global Offensive requires immense mental toughness to deal with a rigorous schedule and intense competition, but it can sometimes require physical toughness too. That was the case with a player from CR4ZY who found himself fending off an animal attack. Facing elimination, the CIS squad was locked into a brutal series against Serbia’s Level Up Esports in the second group stage of Nine to Five #2. The …
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Overwatch experimenting with major changes to assault game mode
Olivia Richman
Whether it’s because of overly long games or poorly designed maps, Overwatch fans have consistently expressed frustration over the title’s assault game mode. After countless discussions around the 2CP game mode, Overwatch developers have decided to launch an experimental mode that brings significant changes to assault. Instead of moving it over to live game modes, developers explained in a forum that they are looking at it as a “failed experiment” …
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The challenges of evolving esports
Jared Wynne
As a form of competition, esports has seen its evolution move at a pace beyond what any traditional sports has ever managed. From tournaments in small houses and literal basements to selling out entire stadiums for matches watched the world over, the arrival of esports is unquestioned. However, the innermost core of esports, that of change, is one that relegates its various appendages to a perpetual state of flux. Unlike …
Counter-Strike
JUGi out of Astralis after two months, Bubzkji signed to two-year contract
M Alzamora
MAD Lion’s Lucas “Bubzkji” Andersen has officially signed with Danish CSGO organization Astralis on a two-year contract, according to an official press release from the organization, After just over two months under the Astralis banner, the organization has released Jakob “JUGi” Hansen in favor of the MAD Lions rifler. Initial indications pointed towards the players transfer to Astralis as recently as July 30. Bubzkji was originally benched by MAD Lions …
Fall Call to Arms hints at Diretide, seasonal battle passes
Steven Rondina
Dota 2
Valve has issued a call to arms for Dota 2 cosmetic creators, but not for The International 10 Battle Pass. No, this call to arms is tied to a yet-to-be-named event this fall. This has fans going wild speculating what Valve could be preparing for. The announcement was made in a post on Dota 2’s Steam Community page. Fall 2020 Call to Arms — https://t.co/aCxuAvVXi7 #Dota2 pic.twitter.com/ytcYBRRJf9 — Wykrhm Reddy …
Ninja fires back at Joe Rogan after video game criticisms
gabhernandez
Fortnite
Streaming superstar Tyler “Ninja” Blevins had words with podcaster Joe Rogan, who claimed that video games are a waste of time. On the latest installment of “The Joe Rogan Experience,” the UFC color commentator said that video games are a waste of time. This caused gamers to flock to Twitter to voice their frustration with his statements, with many pointing to esports as proof that people can make something of …
The complete guide to CSGO’s Doppler knives, quality, prices
M Alzamora
Counter-Strike
Out of all of the many knives in Counter-Strike: Global Offensive, one of those most desirable finishes that players seek is the Doppler. Besides looking incredibly flashy, what makes these finishes unique is the fact that there are different “phases” of each, with the phases showing off their own combination of colors on the knives’ blades. At their most basic, Doppler finishes are a mix of red and blue. Technically, …
Astralis pursue more talent with rumored Bubzkji addition
M Alzamora
Counter-Strike
Reports indicated that MAD Lions player Lucas “Bubzkji” Andersen may soon sign with Astralis, with MAD Lions coach Luis “peacemaker” Tadeu revealing that the young player would be joining a big-name team in the near future. An unsourced report from HLTV has Astralis signing the player imminently. The MAD Lions’ star was benched from the roster at the end of June following the its poor performance at the CS Summit …
CSGO streamer Anomaly joins Luminosity Gaming as Valorant influencer
Jared Wynne
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Famous Swedish Counter-Strike: Global Offensive streamer Ludwig “Anomaly” Lagerstedt has revealed that he has joined North American organization Luminosity Gaming. The streamer, well known for his bombastic style and goofy persona will be joining the roster as a content creator. Best known for his CSGO content on both Youtube and Twitch, the Swedish gamer has expanded into Valorant as of late, becoming one of the game’s most viewed streamers. Despite …
Big ranked matchmaking changes coming to Valorant in Act 2
gabhernandez
News
With Valorant’s Act 1 being brought to a close, Riot has released details on incoming changes to Valorant’s ranks and competitive mode for Act 2. Currently, matchmaking is heavily weighted by skill level and moves fluidly based on a good or bad day of competitive play. Riot developers have expressed interest in top-ranked players having an incentive to keep playing the game that doesn’t include simply playing so they don’t …
TF Blade out of League Partner Program until at least 2021
William Davis
League of Legends
League of Legends streamer Ashkan “TF Blade” Homayouni has been removed from the League Partner Program (LPP) until at least June 2021. The popular streamer announced that Riot has decided to remove him from LPP due to lack of behavioral improvement. Riot will allow for a review of his behavior and content in June 2021 to decide if the ban should be continued from that point. “We conducted a comprehensive …
How Team Liquid climbed to first place in the LCS Summer Split
William Davis
League of Legends
Seven weeks into the 2020 LCS Summer Split, there has been a lot of conversation regarding who was the second-best team in the LCS, with Team Liquid and Team SoloMid primarily in the conversation. This all assumed that Cloud9 would remain at the top. After this past week’s match between C9 and Liquid, that conversation has changed. C9 tried to pull off its usual tricks and Liquid handled it as …
s1mple banned from Twitch again, possibly facing permanent ban
Steven Rondina
Counter-Strike
Counter-Strike: Global Offensive pro Oleksandr “s1mple” Kostyliev has been banned from Twitch yet again. The Natus Vincere star’s name popped up as being hit with a ban from Twitch, with his channel simply reading, “Sorry. Unless you’ve got a time machine, that content is unavailable.” No other details are yet available on the reasoning behind the ban. It is uncertain what prompted the move or how long he might be …
LEC ends NEOM partnership with Saudi Arabia amid backlash
William Davis
League of Legends
The LEC has canceled its partnership with the Saudi Arabian government amid backlash from both fans and individuals in the company. The European League of Legends league announced a high-profile sponsorship deal with NEOM, a developing tourist destination in Saudi Arabia. The league received heavy criticism from players, team owners, fans, and Riot Games employees, including LEC casters and is now going back on its decisioon. Riot’s EMEA esports director …
Learn how to build carry Snapfire the right way
Steven Rondina
Dota 2
Snapfire is one of the most enjoyable heroes to play in all of Dota 2. Her unique set of spells and beefy attributes allow her to play as both a bruising frontliner and as a ranged nuker, shifting between those two roles multiple times in each fight. That fun set of spells has made her a favorite of many. The trouble is that when a hero that is meant to …
As nitr0 leaves, Stewie2k may be the top dog at Team Liquid
M Alzamora
Counter-Strike
In Jake “Stewie2k” Yip’s teams, if you’re not performing, you’re gone. With Nick “nitr0” Canella out of Team Liquid after a five-year stint on the North American side, a trend is establishing itself surrounding Stewie2k and his leadership role in his teams. The story starts months before Cloud9’s historic run at the ELEAGUE Boston Major, where two long-time Cloud9 members were swiftly ousted from the team. Both Jordan “n0thing” Gilbert …
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