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Outlaws’ Rawkus leaves Overwatch League to pursue Valorant career
Olivia Richman
Houston Outlaw’s Shane “Rawkus” Flaherty is leaving the Overwatch League. The popular support player announced on August 1 that it was officially the final day of his Overwatch career, a decision he “wasn’t taking lightly.” In a TwitLonger about his departure, Rawkus explained that he lost a lot of sleep over the decision due to the friends and memories he made while playing Overwatch competitively for the last four years. …
Counter-Strike
Danger Zone: Everything you need to know about CSGO’s battle royale
M Alzamora
After Rust kicked off the battle royale trend, it was only a matter of time before Valve got in on the action. Now nearly two years old, Danger Zone has separated itself from other battle royale games. Even groundbreaking additions to the genre like Fortnite’s building system don’t hold a candle to this under-appreciated addition to CSGO. A recent CSGO update removed one of Danger Zone’s maps, Jungle, from public …
Dota 2
Ex-T1, Vici Gaming player Black suddenly banned from Twitch
Olivia Richman
“Huh.. I just got banned.” That was all Dota 2 pro Dominik “Black^” Reitmeier could think to say on his stream when he realized he got banned from Twitch. Then the gears started turning. “What the fuck? For what?” Black^ questioned. Black^ is a pro Dota 2 player who most recently played for LGD International. Known as the “World Traveler,” the seasoned veteran has also played for teams from North …
League of Legends
Riot updates behavior systems to better fight toxicity in LoL
William Davis
In a new post on the League of Legends website, Riot Games have previewed upcoming changes to the game’s behavioral system which includes LP loss mitigation for players with AFK teammates. In a bid to tackle toxicity, Riot developers have now outlined their intent to reduce disruptive behaviour by League of Legends players. The developer has presented five scenarios which they wish to decrease in frequency, with their ultimate goals …
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 …
The best performing players so far in the 2020 LCS Summer Split
William Davis
League of Legends
The 2020 LCS Summer Split is getting closer to its playoffs after many chaotic weeks of play, affording us time to consider which players have managed to consistently perform the best over the course of the split. The LCS is known to be a league in which nearly every team can beat each other under the right circumstances. This split has been no different, with a lot of upsets that …
Overpass A execute: Basic strategies, smokes, and pop flashes
M Alzamora
Counter-Strike
Overpass has slowly become one of the most favored maps in Counter-Strike: Global Offensive. Many professional teams, from Cloud9 to Team Liquid, have called the map home. But the problem for casual players is that its unconventianl bombsites and winding staircases that connect them can cause serious problems. In most casual matches, much of the action takes place on the sites themselves, with attackers often taking early positions inside bathrooms …
G2 Esports vs. Fnatic: 2020 LEC Summer Split betting analysis
William Davis
League of Legends
Fnatic and G2 Esports are closing week seven in the 2020 LEC Summer Split in Europe’s Match of the Week. In previous splits, Fnatic versus G2 used to be a clash between the two top teams in the league and a battle for first place. In recent times, G2 has battled just to stay in playoff contentions, while Fnatic is tied in third with SK Gaming. This season, the standings …
CSGO pro finishes his match after being attacked by a dog
Steven Rondina
Counter-Strike
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 …
Overwatch experimenting with major changes to assault game mode
Olivia Richman
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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” …
The challenges of evolving esports
Jared Wynne
News
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 …
JUGi out of Astralis after two months, Bubzkji signed to two-year contract
M Alzamora
Counter-Strike
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
News
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 …
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