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Belle Delphine says she was “arrested” during disappearance
Olivia Richman
Cosplay model Mary-Belle Kirschner, known as Belle Delphine, stated that she was arrested over her pet hamster. The controversial influencer went dark on social media in August, which led to wild speculation over what led to her disappearance. Theories quickly escalated and her being arrested became a widely popular rumor, mostly thanks to YouTuber Ethan “h3h3” Klein’s podcast. h3h3 had theorized that her possible legal troubles stemmed from her selling …
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PlayStation 5 release date, innovative new controller revealed
Olivia Richman
After months of rumors, Sony has officially announced that the Playstation 5 will be coming in 2020, just in time for the holidays. The announcement came in the form of a letter from Sony Interactive Media President and CEO Jim Ryan on Playstation’s Japanese website. He noted that the reveal “may not be a big surprise,” but there may be some small details he could share that show the company’s …
Dota 2
Evil Geniuses qualify for MDL Chengdu Major, SumaiL falls short
Steven Rondina
The North American qualifiers for the MDL Chengdu Major have wrapped up with some surprising results. Evil Geniuses, the Fighting Pepegas, and J.Storm have qualified for the first major of the 2019-2020 Dota Pro Circuit season. Syed “SumaiL” Hassan and the Quincy Crew have not. This is something of a surprising turn of events and speaks to what may end up being an incredibly competitive season in the region. It …
Counter-Strike
You can now play CSGO on your mobile device using Steam Link
Syed Mujtaba Naqvi
Thanks to the Steam Link, an app that brings PC games to smart phones and mobile devices, players can now theoretically run Counter-Strike: Global Offensive wherever they are while on the go. But there are a few important caveats to consider. CSGO doesn’t have an official mobile version. However, Steam Link allows players to play any game they own on Steam to then play on their phones or tablets. The …
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PUBG Mobile delivers 10-year ban to over 2,400 cheaters
Olivia Richman
PlayerUnknown’s Battlegrounds has just revealed that over 2,400 mobile cheaters have received 10-year bans. “We have always strived to deliver a gaming environment that is fair and enjoyable for each and every player and prevent cheating. We take this issue very seriously; as such, each account in violation has received a 10-year ban,” developers stated in a notice. PUBG’s official Twitter stated that they have been stepping up their efforts …
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ryujehong may leave Seoul Dynasty, discusses new team offers
Olivia Richman
Overwatch League superstar Jehong “ryujehong” Ryu may be leaving Seoul Dynasty. ryujehong made the announcement on a Monday, October 7 stream. Twitter translator gatamchun translated ryujehong’s stream, revealing some telling words from the passionate player. “I’m not retiring. I’ve gotten some offers, but I can’t say from where,” ryujehong told his fans. This doesn’t come as shocking news to anyone who has been following ryujehong’s journey in the Overwatch League. Many …
Counter-Strike
Astralis reclaims number one CSGO ranking, dethrones Team Liquid
Steven Rondina
Astralis may not have taken first place at DreamHack Masters Malmo, but the event still proved to be a big win for the team. The four-time major winners have reclaimed the top spot in the HLTV global rankings. This shakes off some of the memories of a rough spring that saw the team slip down, and also speaks to how rough the last month has been for previous top team, …
Counter-Strike
French CSGO star kioShiMa joins Heretics, replaces jeyN
Syed Mujtaba Naqvi
French Counter-Strike: Global Offensive Team Heretics has signed Fabien “kioShiMa” Fiey as Jérémy “jeyN” Nguyen has been moved to the inactive roster. The French veteran player has signed a two-year contract with Heretics, a mid-tier CSGO team he hopes to climb back to the top with. The news comes after kioShiMa played as G2’s stand-in at ESL One New York 2019, helping them achieve a third-place finish. The team shared …
Overwatch’s first book to reveal more on Efi and Orisa backstory
Olivia Richman
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Overwatch fans may get more insight into Efi Oladele in a book that will be released in 2020. “The Hero of Numbani” will be published by Scholastic and is already available for preorder on Amazon. The book follows the story of Efi, Orisa’s creator. In a description offered on the Amazon listing, the synopsis details how Efi has been creating robots since she was little, with the goal of keeping …
Clutch heads to LoL Worlds 2019 main event by beating Royal Youth
William Davis
League of Legends
Clutch Gaming is advancing to 2019 League of Legends World Championship main event after styling on Royal Youth en route to a clean 3-0 victory. Clutch Gaming is improving North America’s chances of winning at LoL Worlds, with the LCS’ third seed now qualified to the main event. There were questions surrounding Clutch after their performance in the play-in group stage, with Clutch struggling against Unicorns of Love. Their performance …
Damwon Gaming beats Lowkey, heads to LoL Worlds 2019 main event
William Davis
League of Legends
Damwon Gaming secured its spot at the 2019 League of Legends World Championship main event with a dominating victory over Lowkey Esports. The first series of the Knockout Stage went as everyone predicted it would. After a rocky start, Damwon regrouped and obliterated Lowkey for a 3-1 series win. The series showed different sides of Damwon and highlighted how hit-or-miss it can be. While the team was the absolute king …
Epic Games facing Fortnite addiction lawsuit from parents
Olivia Richman
Fortnite
While Epic Games has certainly benefited from Fortnite’s continuing popularity, the game’s wide reach has also created no shortage of controversy. Fortnite’s most recent drama comes from a class-action lawsuit claiming that Epic didn’t properly warn users about the possibility of addiction. According to CBC, the lawsuit comes from a Montreal legal firm on behalf of the parents of two minors, aged 10 and 15. The report claims that addiction …
CSGO hits all-time player count high, ranks number one on Steam
Steven Rondina
Counter-Strike
Counter-Strike: Global Offensive has achieved a serious milestone. For the first time ever, CSGO has started to consistently beat out Dota 2 in terms of the game’s player count. In fact, according to Steam Charts, the game has started regularly landing in the top spot for the most-played game on Steam. This comes at a time when CSGO is on a steady upswing while other prominent titles have been on …
Alissa Violet posts nude photo after receiving hacking threats
Olivia Richman
News
An extremely suggestive photo was uploaded onto streamer Alissa Violet’s Instagram, leaving fans both curious and concerned. Currently sitting at over 12,700 likes on YouTube drama account The Bread Batch, the Instagram post has Violet posing topless with her hands covering her exposed breasts. Although Violet is a model who often dresses scantily in her own Instagram posts, a straight nude seemed unusual. Many fans began to speculate that it …
Pantheon, Xayah see highest pick/ban rate at Worlds 2019 Play-Ins
Syed Mujtaba Naqvi
League of Legends
The first phase of League of Legends 2019 World Championship play-ins is behind us and eight teams have advanced to the knockout stage. The 27 games played thus far saw Pantheon being a constant presence, a strong variety of overall picks, and some strong performances by standout players. Pantheon has been a force on the Rift ever since his rework, even getting some buffs along the way. This is why …
Team Liquid GM responds to rumor that CSGO team is dropping NAF
Olivia Richman
Counter-Strike
Team Liquid general manager Steve Perino has come forward to shut down rumors that they are removing Keith “NAF” Markovic from their Counter-Strike: Global Offensive roster. “Don’t usually reply to this stuff but the messages are getting out of hand. We have zero plans on any roster moves. When we read the NAF article, it became a nice team meme. Now it’s getting out of hand. Yes, we are in …
Tfue says he “doesn’t care” that Ninja has always hated him
Olivia Richman
Fortnite
Fortnite pro Turner “Tfue” Tenney said that he “doesn’t care” that long-time rival Tyler “Ninja” Blevins has “always hated him.” Tfue decided to bring up the topic of Ninja while playing Zone Wars and discuss the rivalry with viewers. “Ninja has hated me forever. No matter how nice I am to the kid, he’s always hated me. So I don’t really know what to tell you guys. But I don’t really …
Fnatic wins DreamHack Masters Malmo with victory over Vitality
Steven Rondina
Counter-Strike
Fnatic might just be a Counter-Strike: Global Offensive elite once again. Competing on home soil, the Swedish team took first place at DreamHack Masters Malmo by defeating Team Vitality 2-1 in the grand finals. The victory was a massive one for a Fnatic roster that underwent significant changes following several tumultuous months. The starting showdown on Dust 2 started off well for Vitality. A good opening in the pistol round …
Fortnite’s short (and frustrating) history in esports
Olivia Richman
Fortnite
Since its release in 2017, Fortnite has taken the video game scene by storm. It has consistently stood as the most-watched game on Twitch, with big-name streamers like Turner “Tfue” Tenney and Tyler “Ninja” Blevins keeping the battle royale in the spotlight. While Fortnite has dominated gaming culture for years at this point, the game has had a less-than-stellar start to its time as an esport. With insanely large prize …
DreamKazper breaks silence after sexual misconduct allegations
William Davis
News
Jonathan “DreamKazper” Sanchez has finally broken his silence. The former Boston Uprising DPS player has made his first social media post since being released from the team in 2018 for allegedly soliciting explicit images from a minor. “I’m truly sorry to the people that were once inspired or looked up to me including past friends, teammates, fan [sic], and also the community as I feel that I have let them …
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