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KovaaK 2.0 vs Aim Lab: Which is the best aim trainer?
William Davis
Tons of casual and professional FPS players have praised the result of aim training, but not every aim trainer is created equal. If you’re trying to rank up in Counter-Strike: Global Offensive, Valorant, Fortnite, Rainbow Six Siege, or any competitive shooter, an aim trainer is a great place to start. The two most popular titles are Aim Lab and KovaaK 2.0. These games help players to reach the same goal, …
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Here’s what tick rate means and which games have the highest
William Davis
Heard a teammate complaining about his whiffed one-taps? They were probably stressing out over tick rate. In online games, a tick is an update between the server and the connected computers. Tick rate refers to how many times information is updated a second, usually measured in hertz. A 64-tick server will update info 64 times a second. Tick rate can affect gameplay in any video game that isn’t turn-based, though …
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How to get refunds on games and DLC with Steam support
William Davis
Looking to get a refund on a recent Steam purchase? Here’s how to get your money back. Valve rocked the PC gaming world when it announced a new refund feature for Steam a few years ago. While some use it as a way to demo expensive titles, most Steam users request refunds on games that are too technically demanding for their system. Applying for a refund is a simple process, …
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Is it illegal to cheat in online video games? We have the answer
William Davis
For some hackers, getting banned from their favorite game may prove to be the least of their worries. Cheating in online games has become a rampant problem. The scourge of cheating extends across all genres, but first-person shooters such as Counter-Strike: Global Offensive, Call of Duty Warzone, and Valorant tend to have the most issues with hackers. Almost every developer hands out bans to hackers, but some gamers have gotten fines …
League of Legends
We finally know what Jhin looks like beneath his mask
Steven Rondina
One of League of Legends’ biggest mysteries may have just been solved. There are a lot of unanswered questions when it comes to LoL. Why did Jinx and Vi have a falling out? Who are the other two Darkin? How can someone’s life go so wrong that they wind up becoming a Yasuo main? One of them has been what Jhin’s face looks like under his iconic mask, but that …
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Find out how toxic you are in-game with your Dota 2 word cloud
William Davis
Want to see exactly how positive or toxic you really are in Dota 2? All-chat word clouds have become a hot topic in the Dota 2 community. The service allows players to view their all-chat language over the course of their account’s full history, which can say a lot about a player and their behavior. To see your own Dota 2 wordcloud, go to OpenDota and log into the platform …
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Streamer ImJasmine returns after wardrobe malfunction Twitch ban
Olivia Richman
Twitch streamer Jasmine “ImJasmine” Vo is back on the streaming platform, but not many people immediately knew about her return. ImJasmine informed her Instagram fans that she was live again on Twitch. She proceeded to have a Just Chatting stream that celebrated her return. The six-hour stream had over 117,000 total viewers. “I was gone a very long time,” ImJasmine said with a laugh at the beginning of the stream. …
Counter-Strike
A pro CSGO team just had their secret strat book leaked, again
William Davis
An outdated strat book made by Counter-Strike: Global Offensive titan BIG has been leaked online for fans to study. The book is dated from April of 2019 and is filled with BIG’s intended strategies for the ESL Pro League Season 9 competition. A link to the document was accidentally leaked on captain Johannes “tabseN” Wodarz’s Twitch stream shortly before the event. The list includes several utility setups and retake procedures, …
Here’s how to show FPS, ping, packet loss, and more in CSGO
William Davis
Counter-Strike
Is Counter-Strike: Global Offensive feeling laggy for you? Unsure what the cause is, or if there’s even an issue to begin with? You can easily check if any such problem is server or hardware-based with these useful console commands. The Source engine console might seem like an antiquated feature, but it comes in handy for troubleshooting in CSGO. Even if you don’t have a problem, console commands can give you …
Here’s the full list of legendary Pokémon through generation 8
William Davis
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Pokémon is celebrating its 25th anniversary in 2021 and the franchise hasn’t slowed down since Red and Blue. With celebration across all parts of the brand, Pokémon is on everyone’s minds and is going all-in on nostalgia in the games and in TCG sets coming out this second half of the year. After this many years with Pokémon, a total of eight generations have been created and there’s likely more …
Who is Gaben? Valve’s beloved founder is gaming’s richest icon
William Davis
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Even when the communities around popular games Dota 2 and Counter-Strike: Global Offensive are furious with developer Valve, fans can’t help but love the company’s president, Gabe Newell. Gabe Newell is a co-founder and president of software development studio Valve. His common nickname, Gaben, is derived from his public email, [email protected]. In addition to piloting Valve’s direction on the cutting edge of technology, Gaben serves as a figurehead for the …
The complete guide to effectively using the Operator in Valorant
Fariha Bhatti
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The Operator has always remained under professional players’ scope for not being deadly enough but it’s still one of the best weapons in Valorant. Snipers in Valorant often get criticized for being a bit slow but these weapons are still prefered due to the high damage rate. Many players prefer the Operator for its one-shot kill potential that can de lethal when equipped with the correct agent. The Operator has …
How to train the best Emboar for raids and PvP in Pokemon GO
William Davis
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Thanks to its new move from the latest Community Day, Emboar has become a solid pick for taking on gym battles and raids in Pokemon GO. July 3’s Community Day celebration gave every player a chance to nab Tepig and Pignite as well as stock up on evolution materials. Emboar can contribute a lot more to a Pokemon GO team than just filling out the Pokedex. By leaning into either …
Who is Momokun and why do some cosplayers dislike her?
Olivia Richman
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Mariah “Momokun” Mallad is a cosplayer who has over 1 million followers on Instagram. Whether it’s Princess Peach, Spider Demon Mother, or Lady Dimitrescu, Momokun is known for cosplaying characters across anime and video games, often increasing their sex appeal in doing so. But Momokun has been the target of hate for quite some time. Why is that? Momokun has consistently received hate from the cosplay community for what are …
Does a Saudi prince own the most expensive Dota 2 Steam account?
William Davis
Dota 2
One of Dota 2’s biggest spenders could be a prince from Saudi Arabia. The claimed Saudi prince has become an urban legend in the Dota 2 and Steam community. In the Steam Name section, the account’s owner introduces himself as (His Royal Highness) Prince Abdullah bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud. The profile is currently named “♥️Pls watch my Dota Anime! Thx♥” but the mysterious owner appears to go by …
All of the correct callouts for the newest CSGO map, Ancient
Fariha Bhatti
Counter-Strike
Many players are still not entirely familiar with Counter-Strike: Global Offensive’s dark and leafy competitive map Ancient. Learning the proper callouts for this new map might help you climb the ranks faster. Not understanding the map may hinder your ranked progress. Callouts are a basic and instrumental part of any shooter game as they help bolster team play and communication. It’s incredibly crucial that you keep your mic active to …
All the differences between Pokemon Sword and Shield
Steven Rondina
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Since Pokemon Red and Green launched in Japan in 1996, a staple of the Pokemon video game series has been to release mainline games in pairs. Sword and Shield are no different but the most recent games took things a step further. Instead of just having different exclusive Pokemon, Sword and Shield have exclusive gym leaders, NPCs, and Dynamax versions of Pokemon. There’s a lot to go over when it …
What is Alpha Boost in Rocket League, and why is it so expensive?
Fariha Bhatti
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Have you ever heard your skilled teammates boast about their “Alpha boost” in Rocket League? It’s an understandable flex, as Alpha Boost isn’t something that just anyone can get their hands on. Motorsports and racing games have evolved drastically in the past few years, but Psyonix’s motorized soccer game remains popular. Thanks to the vivid visuals and an unusual concept, Rocket League is one of the most enjoyable games out …
Here are all Pokémon games in order of their release
William Davis
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Article updated to include the upcoming 2027 release of Pokémon Winds and Waves. As the Pokémon franchise is celebrating its 30-year anniversary this year, there are plenty of games to look forward to, but also a lot of great games to look back at. Game Freak, Nintendo, and The Pokémon Company have released a plethora of games for the different Nintendo consoles over the past two decades. The next official …
CSGO streamer Anomaly accidentally reveals face during stream
William Davis
Counter-Strike
Anomaly is best known for opening CSGO knives, freaking out about them, and staying completely anonymous the entire time. That last bit flew out the window during his most recent stream. The YouTube and Twitch star planned for a massive live stream where he would open over 4,000 CSGO cases in one 24-hour sitting. The stream is part of a sponsorship deal with CSGO skin trading website Skinbaron. However, a …
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