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Harry Potter: Quidditch Champions trailer reveals cut-throat sports
Fariha Bhatti
If you’ve ever wanted to apparate into Hogwarts and play Quiddict, today is your lucky day. Harry Potter: Quidditch Champions has been confirmed for September 2024. After a big reveal at Summer Game Fest, Unbroken Studious has now lifted the curtain on the Quidditch game, release date, and pre-orders. Nostalgic Harry Potter fans will be happy to find out the game stays true to the original spirit of the magical …
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Can a VPN really lower your game ping? Myths vs. reality
William Davis
Virtual private networks (VPN) have been a Godsend for many internet users worldwide. Due to technological, political, social, or corporate factors, not everyone can enjoy the same internet benefits. Depending on where you live, the internet conditions may drastically vary, and as an individual, there is seemingly nothing you can do about it. One person can’t change the entire internet infrastructure of their country, let alone complex laws that may …
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MrBeast takes action on Ava controversy, responds to allegations
Fariha Bhatti
Jimmy “MrBeast” Donaldson has responded to allegations that his crew member, Ava Kris Tyson, sent inappropriate messages to minors amid growing controversy. On June 14, YouTuber Prism42 posted a lengthy video detailing incidents of Ava Kris Tyson engaging in inappropriate and borderline sexual conversations with a minor named Lava. The video also claimed that Ava met with Lava before she transitioned to a female when Lava was under 18 and …
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Marvel Rivals CBT keys out of stock: What does it mean and how to fix
Fariha Bhatti
Marvel Rivals is currently in closed beta, but players are running into a “CBT keys out of stock” error while trying to redeem their codes. On July 23, Marvel Rivals’ hotly anticipated closed beta playtest went live. Unlike closed alpha, this wave was supposed to be more inclusive, allowing a larger player base to take a stab at the game. After the registrations for closed beta were shut down, NetEase …
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Heihachi announced as the next DLC character for Tekken 8
Tokoni Uti
As part of the celebrations for the 30th anniversary of Tekken, Bandai Manco Entertainment has dropped the trailer for Tekken 8, with a surprise appearance from fan-favorite character Heihachi that has shocked some players. The trailer for Heihachi was revealed at EVO 2024, along with a new story mode chapter called The Dark Awakens. Sporting impressive visuals, stunning fight locations, and many beloved characters returning, the Heihachi Mishima trailer has …
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All we know about Splitgate 2, sequel to the hit FPS game
Fariha Bhatti
It’s been over five years since the first-person shooter game Splitgate launched and became one of the most popular new indie titles. Now, new Splitgate 2 details have been released by its developer, 1047 Games. Ian Prolux, the CEO of 1047 Games, has put out a public statement clarifying certain details about Splitgate 2, as well as some surprising facts about its upcoming sequel. This came as the first cinematic …
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All we know about how CSGO skin gambling became an industry
Fariha Bhatti
The line between gaming and gambling is hard to draw these days. This reality has created an economy where virtual items have real-world value. Counter-Strike: Global Offensive became the leader of this new school. Ask anyone, this first-person shooter game, which is now Counter-Strike 2, was one of the best games to play, watch, or bet on. Skins are the online items in question. These digital patterns and colors for …
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Black Ops 6 ditches Scorestreak looping and fans are divided
William Davis
Black Ops 6 release date is approaching, and more details are pouring in. While the return of traditional Prestige is a hit, changes announced for Scorestreak in Black Ops 6 are sparking controversy. Black Ops games so far have allowed players to loop their streaks. This means, essentially, that players can earn continuous streaks in a single game as long as their character remains alive. After a player has earned …
WWE icon Rhea Ripley is now a playable Operator in Call of Duty
Fariha Bhatti
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WWE 2K cover wrestler Rhea Ripley is now making her way into Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 in the upcoming Season 5. In an exciting new collaboration between WWE and Call of Duty, three-star wrestlers will become available as Operators in Modern Warzone 3. However, all eyes are set on Rhea Ripley, who’s returning to the ring in a WWE SummerSlam fight with Liv Morgan for Women’s World Title …
Pokimane fan bids $500k for a charity game, but is it real?
Fariha Bhatti
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Sure, you’re an Imane “Pokimane” Anys fan, but would you pay $500k for a charity gaming session with her? It turns out there’s someone who will. Pokimane’s rise to fame didn’t happen overnight. Instead, she has seen consistent and durable growth on Twitch, thanks to gaming streams and highlight content on YouTube. In a decade of streaming on Twitch, she has amassed over 9 million loyal followers. Connor Colquhoun’s charity …
You can get Black Ops 6 beta code for free, here’s how
Fariha Bhatti
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Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 beta release date is finally known to all players, but not everyone may be able to afford it. The great news is that players can get free Black Ops 6 beta codes. Here’s how. Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 will be released on October 25 on PS5, PS4, Xbox, and PC, but eager players want to get their hands on the early access build. …
Highly-requested Spiderbot counter is coming back to XDefiant
Fariha Bhatti
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XDefiant’s pesky Spiderbot is getting a temporary fix, and players are over the moon. Since the release of XDefiant season 1, fans have complained about a litany of issues, with DedSec’s stun being the most common complaint. The tiny gadget that leaps at enemies’ faces and stuns them received a massive buff in Season 1, where it disabled the player’s ability to destroy the bot by shooting at it. The …
Here’s how to get long nails in Dress to Impress
Fariha Bhatti
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You may have dressed up your diva for the next Dress to Impress fashion contest. But, if she’s not styled from head-to-toe or fingernails, in this case, you may risk losing a competition. Here’s how to get long nails in Roblox’s Dress to Impress. If you miss the classic dress-up games on the browser, Roblox has just the thing. Dress to Impress is a fashion game where you compete in …
2XKO play test date and registration: How to sign up
Olivia Richman
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Riot’s 2v2 fighter 2XKO has an upcoming alpha lab for fighting game fans that want to test the game ahead of its release. Here’s how to sign up and start fighting as your favorite League of Legends champions. 2XKO just announced a new champion coming to the battle. Braum will be a bulky support that utilizes his shield from the Rift. His abilities are still unknown and fans are anxious …
Braum revealed as latest hero in 2XKO, formerly Project L
Fariha Bhatti
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Riot’s upcoming fighting game set in the League of Legends universe now has a name. Previously known as Project L, 2XKO is now opening its doors to Braum the Heart of the Freljord, a beefy tank. Riot Games, the developers of League of Legends, Legends of Runeterra, Teamfight Tactics, and Valorant, has been drumming up hype for the upcoming fighting game 2XKO. This game, initially dubbed Project L, is set …
XDefiant developer finally reveals the reason behind game issues
Fariha Bhatti
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XDefiant went through multiple delays before finally being released in May. But it’s far from a perfect game and XDefiant developer has finally explained why. On June 6, XDefiant Season 1 finally rolled in after rumors of another delay. But the game stayed buggy despite the big update. From stuttering to ability disbalances, players had plenty of complaints and they made sure they were all heard. On X, XDefiant executive …
What does toast do in MultiVersus?
Olivia Richman
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The re-released and sort of improved MultiVersus has a lot of new features that the fighting game community is trying to learn. One of those things is toast. Like what does toast do? Here is all you need to know about this wacky feature. Toast is a form of currency in MultiVersus. You can earn it when another player “toasts” you after a match. In MultiVersus, toast is a form of …
Glitch instantly kills Elden Ring Shadow of Erdtree final boss
Olivia Richman
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A devastating glitch has been uncovered in Elden Ring’s Shadow of the Erdtree DLC that ruins the final boss fight. Shadow of Erdtree has become notorious for being super difficult, maybe even too hard to be fun. But this hasn’t stopped thousands of players from grinding the difficult DLC and making it to the final boss. For some, like Kai Cenat, the final boss itself took longer than the rest …
Players are not happy with XDefiant Season 1, here’s why
Fariha Bhatti
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Players have long been badgering the developer to finally release XDefiant Season 1. But now that is finally out, the community isn’t particularly impressed. On June 2, Ubisoft announced Season 1 for XDefiant, which introduces a new faction called GSK, a ranked mode, and new weapons, alongside some other gameplay changes. However, the game is still riddled with issues, which has led to negative reviews from fans. Since the release, …
How to get Agent Smith in MultiVersus
Olivia Richman
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MultiVersus is back and the FGC is looking forward to new WB-inspired fighters. The next upcoming character is Agent Smith. You can get him early by completing a Rift challenge. Here’s how to get Agent Smith early. Agent Smith is the main antagonist from The Matrix, known for his expert gunmanship and super intelligence. He can teleport, call another agent, and shoot opponents in MultiVersus. If this sounds up your …
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