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Winstrike Team sued by multiple teams for Dota 2 transfers
Steven Rondina
Winstrike Team is not especially popular amongst its esports peers right now. The CIS organization is under fire from a number of other teams based in the region after allegedly not following through on agreed-upon terms for player transfers. Most of the allegations stem from Winstrike’s Dota 2 team, which has undergone a slew of changes over the last two years. Virtus.pro, Gambit Esports, HellRaisers, and forZe issued a joint …
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Riot releases new fix for Vanguard’s aggressive driver blocking
M Alzamora
Riot Games released a patch for Valorant’s anticheat Vanguard, which the developer says will stop the program from blocking essential drivers. The fix comes nearly a week after WIN.gg’s report that Riot’s anticheat system was actively blocking the drivers that controlled cooling systems for PC hardware from a variety of manufacturers. The fix targets a program called CPU-Z, a hardware monitoring tool included with many active cooling systems from manufacturers …
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New Mid-Season Cup featuring LPL and LCK teams coming in May
William Davis
The Mid-Season Cup between the LCK and LPL is coming by the end of May, Fomos’ reporter Kenzi shared on Twitter. There might not be a Mid-Season Invitational this year, but the LPL and LCK are working together on an alternative, the Mid-Season Cup. This flash tournament would run from May 28 to May 31 and will include four teams from each region. The top four teams from each league …
Dota 2
Team Secret vs. Na’Vi WePlay! Pushka League playoffs betting analysis
Nina Forneloza
WePlay! Pushka League boasts top Dota 2 teams from the Europe and CIS regions. The group stage of WePlay! Pushka League has ended and it’s time to see teams from both regions vie for the tournament title. Indeed, exciting matchups in the playoffs are in store for viewers. Team Secret finished strong as the top seed of Group A while Natus Vincere barely made it out alive of Group B. …
Counter-Strike
Some CSGO skin collectors are willing to pay for the ugliest skins
M Alzamora
When people think about skins in Counter-Strike: Global Offensive, nine times out of 10 they are picturing a pristine Factory New AK-47 Bloodsport, or the famous and popular AWP Dragon Lore. They likely aren’t picturing something that barely has any paint on it. But that’s exactly what some collectors in the Steam Community have set out to gather. Some say they chase these beat-up skins because it’s a different type …
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Vancouver Titans release OWL roster, give explanation for why
gabhernandez
After a lengthy silence, Overwatch League team Vancouver Titans has finally addressed the rumors surrounding the organization’s contracted players following the release of their head coach, assistant coach, and star off-tank Hyeon-Woo “JJANU” Choi. Fans have been chatting about what’s been happening with the team since every member of the roster removed any mention of their Titans affiliation from their Twitter bios. Shortly after that move came the announcement that …
Counter-Strike
CSGO player gets an ace with one bullet, and we explain how
M Alzamora
A clip showing off a spectacular AWP ace recently made the rounds, showing what might be the only single-bullet ace in recorded Counter-Strike: Global Offensive history. The fact that it even happened at all is pretty amazing. Several factors all came into play at just the right moment to produce this legendary shot. An AWP ace like this is incredibly hard to pull off in a live setting. Popular CSGO …
Dota 2
Dendi’s team B8 has the longest losing streak in pro Dota 2 history
Olivia Richman
Danil “Dendi” Ishutin is having a historically rough time with current team B8, and signs are that it could get worse before it gets better. When Dendi left Natus Vincere after an eight year career with the team, the Dota 2 community felt a wave of sadness wash over them. It felt like the end of an era. Dendi has long been one of the most popular professional Dota 2 players …
KaBuM! e-Sports vs Flamengo eSports 2020 CBLOL finals betting analysis
William Davis
League of Legends
On May 9, KaBuM! e-Sports and Flamengo eSports will clash in the 2020 CBLOL Split 1 finals. The 2020 CBLOL Split 1 is coming to an end, and KaBuM! and Flamengo are disputing the championship title. Both teams played clean series in semifinals that finished with 3-0 results. KaBuM! and Flamengo are heading into the finals with momentum and confidence to take the title. KaBuM! and Flamengo played three times …
PSG.LGD and Vici Gaming top their groups in OGA Dota Pit China
Nina Forneloza
Dota 2
After finishing as top seeds in their groups, PSG.LGD and Vici Gaming secured spots in the second round of the upper bracket playoffs of OGA Dota Pit China, an event that features top Chinese teams fighting over a $60,000 prize pool. PSG.LGD seems to have recovered from its disastrous start to the season. The team has showed great results after major roster shakeups, role swaps, and the addition of Ren …
Natus Vincere versus Pro100: Road to Rio EU Betting Analysis
M Alzamora
Counter-Strike
Tomorrow’s CIS showdown between Natus Vincere and Pro100 has all the markings of regional beatdown. After all, a team ranked in the top five should theoretically defeat a team ranked 42nd, no matter the circumstances. The thing is, Na`Vi really, doesn’t seem to like to play online. After one of the most dominant yet short-lived runs in recent memory that saw Na`Vi steamroll every team in their path at IEM …
These are the most likely options for The International 2020
Steven Rondina
Dota 2
The International 2020 has taken a big hit. The event was delayed indefinitely by Dota 2 publisher Valve last week due to the uncertainty facing the world due to the ongoing pandemic. The combination of travel restrictions and policies on group sizes proved to be too much to confidently handle so far in advance. Valve suggested that it is considering other possibilities and will make definite plans at a later …
This is how to unlock new agents and cosmetics in Valorant
M Alzamora
News
Valorant’s beta is in full swing, and with its summer release window fast approaching, players better get a move on if they want to try all of Valorant’s characters before the game releases. Valorant has a solid distribution of characters available to players as soon as they get access to the game’s closed beta test. Six characters are available from the beginning, each showing off a different class or style …
ESL One Cologne goes on without audience, IEM Melbourne cancelled
M Alzamora
Counter-Strike
Both ESL One Cologne and IEM Melbourne have been effectively canceled according to a tweet from tournament organizer ESL. According to the accompanying blog post, tickets for both events will be honored at the events’ new dates in 2021. The cancellations are a result of both Germany and Australia’s ban on gatherings of large crowds. Germany recently ruled that large groups of people are a public health concern, banning them …
Riot has found even more problems while fixing buggy League client
William Davis
League of Legends
League of Legends developer Riot Games has shared its progress with the Client Cleanup Campaign, and the team is already facing setbacks. Back in March, Riot launched the Client Cleanup Campaign, a six-month plan to fix the notoriously problematic League of Legends client. The plan is divided into two steps. The first step involves reducing the bootstrap time, or time that it takes for the client to launch. Step two …
Does the new CSGO patch mean Chlorine is coming to competitive?
M Alzamora
Counter-Strike
CSGO’s latest patch shows that Valve is continuing its work on the flagship shooter by introducing specific kill feed notices for penetration, blinded, and no-scope kills, as well as a specific icon for kills made through smokes. The patch also does some cleaning up, including adjustments to the G3SG1’s textures, changing the way attackers hold any stolen AUGs they happen to find, and introducing the ability for players to buy …
BLAST Bounty Hunt features dynamic prize pool, fan prediction game
Nina Forneloza
Dota 2
BLAST Bounty Hunt boasts top Dota 2 teams vying for the lion’s share of a $150,000 prize pool. RFRSH Entertainment has announced its expansion into the competitive scene of Dota 2. BLAST Bounty Hunt is an offshoot of RFRSH’s Counter-Strike: Global Offensive events, which have quickly gained prominence within the scene. In addition to a strong lineup of teams, the tournament features a unique way for teams to grow their …
Valorant designer responds to complaints over closed beta’s easy maps
Olivia Richman
News
Players participating in Valorant’s closed beta have consistently been complaining about the three available maps and their designs. For more experienced players coming over from Counter-Strike: Global Offensive, the three Valorant maps feel simple and uncomplicated. They feel all three maps use the same formula, including one major issue: the amount of corners. Many fans are in agreement that there are way too many corners to check. One fan said …
Riot reportedly hosting offseason League event for LPL and LCK teams
Olivia Richman
News
Riot Games is planning to host an online League of Legends tournament before the Summer Split, according to sources. Esports reporter Kenzi posted on Twitter that Riot Games started organizing and planning for the tournament after the Spring Split. The online tournament will feature teams from Korea’s LCK and China’s LPL, giving fans something to watch between splits in place of the Mid-Season Invitational. #LoL #LCK [Source] 1, ahead of …
5 CSGO pros hit with corruption charges over match fixing scandal
Olivia Richman
Counter-Strike
The first match-fixing case in Australian esports has led to some serious consequences. Five men between 20 and 27 years old are facing charges that carry maximum penalties of up to 10 years in jail. The charges stem from allegations of winning $30,000 by betting on fixed Counter-Strike: Global Offensive matches last March. In August, the Victorian police issued a statement on the matter, noting that a betting agency had tipped …
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