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Fortnite Free battle pass, skins, and nerfs hit Fortnite in patch 7.40 By Steven Rondina Counter-Strike NBK and Vitality advance while G2 struggles in Katowice By Steven Rondina News Spark defeat Dragons in wild series that broke the GOATS meta By Olivia Richman

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Philadelphia Fusion get revenge on Spitfire in OWL opener Olivia Richman The Philadelphia Fusion got revenge in the opening game of Overwatch League Season 2. The Fusion beat the London Spitfire, the team that defeated them in the first season’s grand finals. The 3-1 finish was an explosive start to the Overwatch League’s second season, proving that Fusion are the team to beat. “I previously said this would be an easy 4-0,” said Jae-hyeok “Carpe” Lee after the victory. “I’m sad …

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NRG Esports among first teams to join Legends Stage in Katowice Steven Rondina NRG Esports is officially legendary in the 2019 Katowice Major. The American organization advanced to 3-0 in the New Challengers Stage with a hard-fought 2-0 victory over Tyloo. That victory earns the team a spot in the New Legends stage and sets them up to face established elites like Astralis and Team Liquid. Though many expected this outcome for the team, success did not come easily. Game one on Inferno …

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Former Uprising star Gamsu signs with Shanghai Dragons gabhernandez In a late preseason move, the Shanghai Dragons club has signed Young-jin “Gamsu” Noh just days before the start of Overwatch League Season 2. This addition also comes just a week after the Dragons announced that the team’s main tank Lee “Fearless” Eui-seok would remain in South Korea due to an undisclosed health issue. Although the Dragons said they would use “multiple players” to fill the role, it seems the …

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SKT overcome Kingzone DragonX Frostmancy strategy William Davis SK Telecom T1 started the new lunar year with a victory against Kingzone DragonX to secure third place in the LCK. It’s a new year and a new meta in the LCK, as the Korean league is back after a week of celebrations. Despite the chaotic new meta, SKT managed to pull a reverse sweep against Kingzone. Game one went in favor of Kingzone through the use of the “Frostmancy” …

Counter-Strike Fnatic eliminate Grayhound Gaming to survive in Katowice By Steven Rondina News Reinforce rejoins Overwatch League production after fan outcry By gabhernandez News San Francisco Shock pursue player health and welfare with Hyperice By William Davis

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eUnited signs three new players, overhaul CS:GO roster Olivia Richman eUnited is hoping to transform its Counter-Strike: Global Offensive team into a powerhouse after some major roster changes. The North American squad is welcoming three former Swole Patrol players: Anthony “vanity” Malaspina, Victor “food” Wong, and Edgar “MarkE” Jimenez. All three players bring years of experience to what has been an inconsistent eUnited’s team. Vanity will take on the role of in-game leader. “Vanity will bring a new perspective to …

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Fnatic loses again, one game from Katowice major elimination Steven Rondina Fnatic is now on the brink of elimination from the Katowice Major. Following a disappointing loss to Vici Gaming in the first round of the Challengers Stage, the Swedish squad was dealt another blow at the hands of Winstrike Team. This turn threatens to send Fnatic home on the first plane out of Poland. The game was played on Train, arguably the most skewed map in the tournament rotation. The …

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LCS officials admit fault for creep blocking rule confusion Olivia Richman LCS commissioner Chris Greenley has taken responsibility for the rule controversy that shook the League community after 100 Thieves used creep blocking to their aid in a recent win over Clutch Gaming. Creep blocking is an in-game mechanic that allows players to walk in front of the game’s first waves of minions, slowing down the incoming waves from reaching the opposing team. This tactic creates an imbalance in the lane …

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SNT steps down from Florida Mayhem starting lineup gabhernandez Pro Overwatch team Florida Mayhem are already making changes before the new season gets underway. Florida Mayhem’s inaugural Overwatch League season was one the team would like to forget. Finishing with a 7-33 record, the Mayhem were second-to-last in the overall standings. Korean tank player Sung-hoon “SNT” Kim will now be moving from active player to a coaching and substitute role. SNT joined the team after Stage 1, managing to …

LCS host Dash to dye hair if Team Liquid goes undefeated Olivia Richman News Team Liquid has to win just 12 more games and LCS host James “Dash” Patterson will dye his hair. Team Liquid is undefeated in the spring split with a 6-0 record. This includes an opening victory against their biggest rivals, Cloud9. This strong start to the season had Dash tweeting about Team Liquid’s successful three weeks, joking that “those Team Liquid guys are pretty good.” This prompted an immediate response from …

Fortnite Secret Skirmish rules have pro players livid Steven Rondina Fortnite The build towards Fortnite’s Secret Skirmish event has not been wholly positive. While the tournament is set to be one of the year’s biggest, featuring a $500,000 prize pool and a long list of top pro players competing, a pair of controversial rules enacted by Epic have competitors grumbling in the days leading up to the event. “The idea of traveling for two days for a forced peripheral LAN is …

Veteran PashaBiceps ends lengthy stay at Virtus.pro Steven Rondina Counter-Strike Virtus.pro’s Counter-Strike division is now a little less swole. During the opening rounds of the Katowice Major 2019, the organization quietly announced the release of fan favorite veteran Jaroslaw “pashaBiceps” Jarzabkowski on its website. The player has been benched from the team’s active roster since December. PashaBiceps has been a rock for VP for years. Joining in 2014 following a split from ESC Gaming, he helped the Polish team become …

Team Liquid make official rmN as new Dota 2 coach Jared Wynne Dota 2 German Dota 2 player Roman “rmN-” Paley has been announced as the new coach of Team Liquid. rmN is a known name in the competitive Dota 2 scene, where he left his biggest mark representing such teams as PENTA eSports, Natus Vincere and Elements Pro Gaming. The German pro plays the support position, and is well-known for his excellent play on Io. rmN does have some history with the former …

Fans in uproar over poor quality Overwatch League jerseys gabhernandez News Fanatics, the new Overwatch League merchandise store, is already getting negative attention for one of its core products. Reddit user PyroSSBM posted a picture of their new Atlanta Reign jersey, which is advertised on the website as bearing a steel gray color with black lettering. The post was titled “This is sad, I’m getting a refund”, and featured a picture of a steel gray jersey with barely visible lettering on …

Fnatic stunned in opening game at Katowice Major Steven Rondina News The 2019 Katowice Major is off to a surprising start. In the opening game of the event, Chinese underdog Vici Gaming stunned Fnatic with a decisive victory on Overpass. The massive upset saw the bottom seed of the Challengers Stage hand a loss to one of the clear favorites. It was obvious early on that Fnatic was not playing to its peak potential. Vici turned a successful pistol round into …

Apex Legends roars to over 25 million players in one week Steven Rondina Apex Legends Apex Legends’ momentum isn’t slowing down yet. The new battle royale title continues to attract players at an astounding rate and is still growing its lead among the most-played games in the world. This was reflected in the latest set of numbers announced by EA Games on its website, with a whopping 25 million players signing in over the last week and a peak of over 2 million concurrent players. …

xQc makes a surprise return to pro Overwatch gabhernandez News Fans thought he was done, but controversial Twitch streamer and former Overwatch League pro Félix “xQc” Lengyel is back to professional Overwatch. After a short-lived tenure with Dallas Fuel, xQc comes back to the Overwatch League at the Contenders level. The Canadian signed with the Los Angeles Gladiators Legion. Shortly before the Overwatch World cup, xQc was banned for toxic behavior and publicly distanced himself from professional play. “I don’t …

Torte De Lini brings end to popular Dota 2 hero build guides gabhernandez Dota 2 The top hero build guide creator in Dota 2 has officially ended his long-running project. Michael “Torte De Lini” Cohen is the famed creator for his Dota 2 Hero Builds Project. This has long been recognized as one of the most helpful resources for Dota 2 players. Torte De Lini started the initiative in 2013, providing players with potential item builds for every hero in the complex MOBA. He has …

Vaevictis sign five female players for new LCL pro team William Davis League of Legends In a surprising move, Russian organization Vaevictis Esports has signed an all-female roster for the 2019 LCL Spring Split. The move comes after Riot Games Russia announced its plans to franchise the LCL in 2020. In January, Vaevictis announced a new roster that would compete in the 2019 LCL Open Cup. This tournament is organized by Riot Games Russia and takes place at the same time as the LCL regular …

Free cosmetics, ranked mode in Fortnite’s Share the Love event Steven Rondina Fortnite Epic is giving Fortnite players a gift for Valentine’s Day, and it isn’t a stuffed bear. From February 8 to 27 the popular battle royale will host the “Share the Love” event, celebrating the most romantic holiday of the year. Festivities will be spread across 19 days, and will offer players the chance to earn a variety of rewards. For the majority of players, the centerpiece of the event is …

OWL All-Access Pass features not available for replays Olivia Richman News Twitch’s All-Access Pass is leaving some Overwatch League fans underwhelmed. When the $14.99 pass was first announced, one of the major selling points was the Command Center. The new feature boasted a variety of viewing options, including the ability to watch from any player’s POV at any time during a match. Many viewers were left wondering if the ambitious POV feature was available during viewing of recorded games. Reddit user …

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