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Alinity addresses online bullies, says she will “be better”
Olivia Richman
Popular streamer Natalia “Alinity” Mogollon has been continuously under fire for questionable behavior involving her pets, but she seemed to reach a breaking point when Tyler “Ninja” Blevins brought the issue up in a recent Twitter beef. On a July 2 stream, Alinity revealed that the constant hate she’s been receiving has taken a toll on her mental health. “The shit you guys say really affects people, okay? You guys …
Counter-Strike
GeT_RiGhT reveals that he caught COVID-19 during Flashpoint Season 1
Steven Rondina
Christopher “GeT_RiGhT” Alesund had a really bad time in Flashpoint Season 1. It isn’t just because his long-awaited reunion with his former Ninjas in Pyjamas teammates ended the event with an underwhelming 10th-place fashion. According to the legendary lurker, GeT_RiGhT’s time in Flashpoint also stunk because he caught COVID-19. The Dignitas player discussed his diagnosis on Twitter: Wow.. interesting news.Seems like I can visit my parents after months not seeing …
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Mew2King addresses false rumors, reveals rare medical condition
Olivia Richman
As the Smash community continues to deal with ongoing sexual assault and rape allegations, Super Smash Bros. Melee veteran Jason “Mew2King” Zimmerman felt the need to address a false accusation against him. Mew2King went live on YouTube to prove that he had not actually masturbated on camera during a live event. “That is a complete lie,” Mew2King said. He then indicated that he could prove that this allegation was false. …
Counter-Strike
Evil Geniuses dominates Gen.G to win CS Summit 6 North America
M Alzamora
Evil Geniuses made the most of its one-map advantage, demolishing Gen.G 3-0 in North America’s regional CS Summit 6. While Gen.G continued to show that it has difficulties communicating during tense moments, Evil Geniuses looked completely at home in Valve’s second online Regional Ranking tournament. In fact, EG hasn’t looked this good since their short run at the top in 2019 after the roster’s transfer from NRG Esports. The roster, …
Counter-Strike
This new AI wants to teach you how to play Counter-Strike
M Alzamora
There is a brand new tutor looking to bring Counter-Strike: Global Offensive players to the next level. And it’s an AI. The new add-on, called Tip Genius, gives players recommendations for flashes, smokes, and positioning based on the player’s current in-game situation, making it one of the most innovative additions to CSGO since players started making their own practice maps for the popular first-person shooter. WIN.gg talked to the add-on’s …
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Smash community torn over ZeRo sexual misconduct claims
Olivia Richman
The Super Smash Bros. community was shaken up by a string of sexual assault and rape allegations over the past few days. One of the accusations even led to this year’s Evo series of tournaments being canceled, a huge blow to the fighting game community at large. But one allegation has led to the Super Smash Bros. community being completely torn in half. Former Smash Bros. pro and current streamer …
Dota 2
Can this OG roster win The International 10?
Steven Rondina
OG defied all the odds in two years ago when it won The International 2018. It broke every rule in the book when the team did so again in 2019. Can OG make it three in a row at The International 10, though? That’s the question on a lot of Dota 2 fans’ minds and it’s one that’s very difficult to answer. OG still has a new roster and has …
Fortnite
Fortnite to host event discussing racism in America on July 4
Steven Rondina
Fortnite is set to go in a very different direction for its next live event. While Fortnite events are often theatrical in nature, treating fans to things like mech battles and musical concerts, the next one will be much more serious. Fortnite is presenting a discussion on race in America entitled “We The People.” The event is being held in conjunction with OPUS UNITED, hosted by Van Jones. Jemele Hill, …
100 Thieves’ Hiko shares new agent tier list for Valorant
Olivia Richman
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100 Thieves Valorant captain Spencer “Hiko” Martin decided to share his insight on each of the game’s agents during a recent stream. “We’re not talking about comp, we’re not talking about solo queue rated, we’re not talking about unrated, we’re not talking about fun level. We’re talking about usefulness in high-level team-based pro gameplay,” Hiko explained. Hiko put Sage in S-tier right away. He stated that she’s the “best agent …
As gamers look for the best hardware, this list of VR headsets helps narrow the field
Jared Wynne
News
Virtual Reality has been gaining a lot of traction in recent times, partly because people like Mark Zuckerberg have shown sudden interest. It was revealed recently that Facebook will be investing heavily in VR experiences, significantly buffering VR development. Many games are also now getting into virtual experiences, and gamers are thus adding VR gear to their existing arsenal of peripherals. This has even begun to extend into competitive gaming, …
These are the best CSGO practice maps to improve your game
M Alzamora
Counter-Strike
Practice makes perfect in Counter-Strike: Global Offensive, so here are three workshop maps that players can reliably use to take their game to the next level. Deathmatching isn’t the only way to get better at CSGO. With seven maps in the competitive pool, players also have to know grenade lineups, common peek angles, and a ton of other skills to become a well-rounded competitor. CSGO itself doesn’t have a ton …
G2 Esports vs Misfits Gaming: 2020 LEC Summer betting analysis
William Davis
League of Legends
The battle for third place is heating up in the 2020 LEC Summer Split, as Misfits Gaming and G2 Esports will battle to break the tie in week four. Four weeks into summer, someone other than G2 has sole control of first. MAD Lions is the best performing team in the league with only one defeat in seven matches. Misfits and G2 are in a four-way tie for third place …
D1, Keitaro, Static Manny, Noel Brown face sex assault allegations
Olivia Richman
News
Big names in the Super Smash Bros. and fighting game competitive scenes have been accused of rape and sexual assault over the past few days, and it seems like it’s only the beginning. Kaitlyn “KTDominate” Redeker accused commentator and pro player D’Ron “D1” Maingrette of raping her in 2016. It was her 18th birthday at the Smash the Record event. Smash the Record 2016Read: https://t.co/a7KJn9ig3d — KTDominate (@KTDominate) July 2, …
Evo Online canceled, MrWiz ousted after sexual misconduct claims
Steven Rondina
News
Evo Online has been officially cancelled. Less than 24 hours after Evo co-founder and CEO Joey “MrWiz” Cuellar was accused of sexual misconduct, the largest fighting game tournament announced an end to its 2020 event. The company also announced the departure of Cuellar in a statement released on Twitter. pic.twitter.com/eUl8rF9TkC — EVO (@EVO) July 3, 2020 “Effective immediately, Joey Cuellar will no longer be involved with Evo in any capacity. …
Fighting game pro NuckleDu involved in serious car accident
Steven Rondina
News
Standout Street Fighter V player Du “NuckleDu” Dang has reportedly been involved in a serious car accident. Fellow competitive fighting game player Kevin “Dual Kevin” Barrios, who also lives with NuckleDu, revealed the news on Twitter: Nuckledu just got into a really bad car crash. keep him in your prayers please.. I hate this year. — Kevin Barrios (@Dual_Kevin) July 2, 2020 As of this writing, it is currently unclear …
Esports gambling is trending upwards in 2020
Jared Wynne
News
Gaming has long been expanding at a rapid rate, incorporating within its growth a variety of platforms ranging from competitive to gambling. Online casinos have already established a strong presence in the space. These platforms take the best from gaming and physical casinos to create a brand new value proposition for customers, and the advent of competitive gaming and esports betting has only added to this value. This list of …
LCS ref MacD responds to sexual assault allegations from SSBM
Olivia Richman
News
Super Smash Bros. Melee player and LCS referee McCain “MacD” LaVelle has decided to publicly apologize for his ongoing predatory behavior within the Smash community. As more people in the gaming and streaming industry have come forward with their survivor stories, including many within the Smash community, MacD has come forward with his own words regarding his past behaviors. “I’m sorry to all those I’ve hurt and made uncomfortable,” he …
Flashpoint and CSPPA in conflict entering CSGO player break
M Alzamora
Counter-Strike
FLASHPOINT is reportedly withholding a $165,000 payment from the Counter-Strike Professional Players Association, claiming that the CSPPA violated an agreement between the two parties during FLASHPOINT Season 1. A report by DBLTap’s Jarek “Dekay” Lewis includes a copy of a letter from FLASHPOINT to the CSPPA that outlines the complaints. In the letter, FLASHPOINT claims that the CSPPA stopped responding to emails from the tournament organizer regarding the testing of …
Puppeh, CaptainZach accuse Cinnpie, Nairo of statutory rape
Olivia Richman
News
After over 200 people came forward with assault, rape, and abuse allegations against streamers and other professionals in the gaming community, people in other sections of the gaming world have been emboldened to speak out. One of those communities is Super Smash Bros., which saw two major accusations made over Twitter. Top Smash Ultimate player Troy “Puppeh” Wells accused commentator and streamer Cinnamon “Cinnpie” Dunson of having a sexual relationship …
FaZe Clan reportedly looking to add ALEX from Team Vitality
Jared Wynne
Counter-Strike
In-game leaders are a highly sought-after commodity in the current Counter-Strike: Global Offensive scene right now and several teams are looking to fill that hole in their lineup. With a number of squads lacking a seasoned captain, it should come as no surprise that Team Vitality’s Alex “ALEX” McMeekin is one of the most in-demand players in professional CSGO at the moment. One of the biggest names in need of …
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