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CD Projekt Red, the developers of the upcoming dystopian science fiction game Cyberpunk 2077, just recently released a new gameplay video showcasing the differences in the game’s graphics for both the Xbox One X and Xbox Series X. Their partnership with Xbox allowed them to reveal their new gameplay video entitled Night City Wire Special. […]

Fabian “GrabbZ” Lohmann, the head coach of G2 Esports’ League of Legends team, sarcastically made his remarks regarding the performance of Germany in their embarrassing 6-0 defeat against Spain in their UEFA Nations League encounter. The 25-year old German posted a Tweet stating his country’s disrespect on the industry, while at the same time mocking […]

With the recent movements in the League of Legends scene caused by the transfer window deadline, comes an opportunity for G2 Esports to display their signature trolling antics on social media. They jokingly made an announcement on Twitter, calling out esports journalist Jacob “JacobWolf” Wolf, for secretly hiding their decision in declaring their Chief Executive […]

Chinese DOTA 2 powerhouse Vici Gaming recently announced on Twitter the departure of their core player, Zhang “Eurus” Chengjun, who made the decision to join their other Chinese rival and new entrant in the DOTA 2 scene, Elephant. The organization have expressed their gratitude to Eurus who was a cornerstone for the team’s third place […]

Korean League of Legends powerhouse Gen.G officially declares the release of their support player Kim “Kellin” Hyeong-gyu in their roster via Twitter. The 19-year old has been a part of the team’s 1st place finish in the LCK 2020 Spring Tournament, where he acquired his first player of the game award. [Official] Kellin leaves Gen.G@GenG […]

You might be one of those individuals who only spends the entire Christmas holidays thinking about their dream virtual universe rather than attend social gatherings. You might be bored with the games in your current accounts and a breath of fresh air could widen your perspectives. Buying games may only be your form of Christmas […]

The concept of grown men, spending their entire days locked inside their rooms playing video games until the end of time, was once laughed upon by athletes and sports personalities from around the world. However those skeptics soon realized the potential that the industry offers. Gone are those days when esports events were held in […]

The release of MiHoYo’s latest gacha game, Genshin Impact has fans of the genre raving around the game’s addicting features. The hack-and-slash combat mixed with elemental synergies have brought a sense of excitement and thrills to anyone who plays it. Even the story and design were heavily praised where the community compared its features to […]

The FIFA series has been ridiculed in recent times due to the repetitive unrealistic gameplay mechanics that it adapts from the previous entries. Though the trailers reveal some changes in the game’s overall approach with football, some have argued that none of the changes can mask the lack of creativity and innovation that the recent […]

Riot’s decision to implement strict protocols for streaming their European First Strike Valorant tournament has caused a massive uproar in the online community. A post by Wattsy, one of the administrators of the tournament, on discord revealed that streamers and content creators cannot co-stream the tournament, drawing intense criticism on the Valorant Reddit page. Some […]

When the developers mentioned that the eighth installment will feature more experimentation, they didn’t disappoint. First was the introduction of werewolves and witches which one can never imagine in a Resident Evil game. Some fans have expressed their dissatisfaction with the series veering away from its traditional zombie mutagen. However history has shown that Capcom’s […]

Vikings are everywhere. Their impact can be easily found in books, TV shows, and films. We will never believe that “one ring will rule them all”  if it weren’t for the Vikings’ obsession with Norse Mythology which inspired J.R.R. Tolkien to produce his literary masterpiece. We might even ignore History Channel or Netflix if the […]

Insomniac’s decision to diversify their game portfolio has indeed paid dividends. If before the company was known to produce cartoonish child friendly games like Spyro The Dragon and Ratchet & Clank, things changed in 2016 when they announced the development of Marvel’s Spider-Man for the PlayStation 4. It was no easy task as Insomniac will […]

In one of his recent streams, Cloud9 ace Tyson “TenZ” Ngo mentioned his thoughts about Icebox, a recent entry in Valorant’s battlegrounds. He admitted that he considers the map to be his favorite. His teammates on the other hand have varying opinions about the map, with his Reyna dubbing it as “weird” while his Raze […]

The moment when Tyler “Tyler1” Steinkamp dropped out of Central Methodist University, where he played for the University’s football team as a running back, was the moment that truly defined his career. It proved that Tyler1 was a risktaker, a personality that he embodied in his entire streaming career. He didn’t care if people loathed […]

G2 Esports just recently announced on Twitter and on their official website, the arrival of 17-year old German prodigy Kevin “LeTsHe” Fedjuschkin to bolster their Fortnite squad. He was introduced in G2’s announcement video as an antihero and troll mocking kids playing Fortnite. https://twitter.com/G2esports/status/1325164290827939846 LeTsHe is known to be one of the best Fortnite players […]

The results that G2 Esports accumulated in their entire 2020 campaign in the competitive Counter-Strike scene revealed that the team has made headlines for their progress as proven by their 2nd places finishes in the Intel Extreme Masters XIV – World Championship and the DreamHack Masters Spring 2020: Europe. Though they have shown some glimpses […]

The arrival of VTubers is like watching that scene from the horror film Poltergeist, a young girl approaches the TV screen witnesses a strange phenomenon and ends with one of the most iconic quotes in horror cinema. “They’re here!” One can imagine VTubers saying this line since majority of them have high-pitched voices and the […]

EA Games have recently made their announcements on their 2nd quarter financial results the projected release of their Apex Legends Mobile game. Based on their quarterly reports, it was mentioned by Blake Jorgensen, the company’s Chief Finance Officer and Chief Operating Officer, that the game is expected to be released in the latter periods of […]

Hush your credit cards for now and wait for these entries to be released. Some can already be played this month giving the player a way to alleviate the anxiety caused by the boredom from repetitive gaming experiences. Don’t worry if you can’t purchase these games this month as you can always pray that the […]

Cloud9 just recently made two headline acquisitions to bolster their ranks in the competitive Valorant scene by adding Chris “Dream” Myrick as head coach and Jornen “MoonChopper” Nishiyama as strategic coach. They are both tasked to mentor organization’s recently formed all-female Valorant team, Cloud9 white. The announcements were made via Twitter. They've been working with […]

With Riot Games’ release of their most recent leaderboards, comes a plethora of discussions regarding the various regions in the Valorant scene. How do you stack up? NA Ranked leaderboard is here. pic.twitter.com/vobLUh46GI — VALORANT (@VALORANT) October 20, 2020 The North American region particularly has its own fare share of talking points especially with the […]

The latest entry in the Call of Duty franchise, Black Ops Cold War, which is scheduled to be released on November 13, 2020 drew some criticism from the community due to its issues in its beta phase. First are the game’s bugs as there were moments when players can run as fast as Sonic the […]

19-year old American Overwatch support player Becca “Aspen” Rukavina was recently selected by Square One to join their organization. The announcements were made via Twitter. She's back and in tip-top shape. Please welcome @Aspen_OW as our new Main Support! We are ecstatic to have her on for Contenders Trials tomorrow. 🎨@bmzloop#SquareUp pic.twitter.com/AJqKcnJpBp — Square One (@SquareOne_OW) […]

The New York Excelsior announced on Twitter another offseason exodus from their ranks as notable support player Kim “Mandu” Chan-hee was released.  Though Mandu did mention via Twitter that he was looking for a new club for the upcoming Overwatch League, it was only today when the Excelsior made his departure official. Thank you @mandu_ow […]

In an interview conducted by Austin “Capitalist” Walsh to his co-host William “Blitz” Lee in their Spotify show entitled the Cap & Blitz Podcast, Blitz who was also Team Liquid’s coach, narrated an experience which he described as a “sweet heart moment.” It was mentioned that there was a private conversation between Team Liquid captain […]

He is dubbed as the “King of Reddit” for his ability to amaze the audience with his skill in the first person shooter and battle royale genre. It didn’t matter what game he plays as he’ll simply appear as a human cheat code in most of his streams. His knowledge with recoil sprays, weapon mechanics, […]

The Philadelphia Fusion just recently announced the arrival of South Korean tank player Kim “Mano” Dong-gyu from the New York Excelsior. A great rival in seasons past, it's time to see how he does playing with us instead of against us… Give a warm welcome to @Mano_OWL, joining Fusion for the 2021 Season! *Pending League […]

It can never be denied that Tyler “Ninja” Blevin’s influence is beyond every gamer’s dream, just look at what happened on April 2018 when he trumped Cristiano Ronaldo, who is considered to be one of the most influential athletes in the 21st century, in terms of social interactions.  He even made the news for being […]

Team Liquid’s decision to release Ashkan “TF Blade” Homayouni from their League of Legends roster has caused a massive stir in the Twitter community. Some of the responses have been negative, stating that his toxic behavior which he showcased during his streaming sessions could potentially be a downfall in his career. Watch his stream for […]

British esports journalist and analyst Duncan “Thorin” Shields made a public statement on Twitter his own thoughts regarding forZe’s decision to sign Alexander “zoneR” Bogatiryev, a controversial coach who was recently banned for his cheating antics in the CS:GO scene. So forZe has hired a proven mass cheater, doubled down on that it's a good […]

Former San Francisco Shock DPS player Dong-jun “Rascal” Kim recently announced on Twitter that he is looking for a team. I am LFT as of this moment. Please feel free to reach out to me! 저는 지금 팀을 구하고있습니다 어느팀이든 저에게 관심있다면 연락주세요! Discord: Rascal#6858 — Rascal(동준) (@Rascal) November 1, 2020 The diversity of his […]

After a resounding victory over Team Secret, who were considered to be the heavy favorites to win ESL One Germany 2020 due to their perfect run in online tournaments, Team Liquid carried on with their momentum courtesy of a 3-1 victory over Natus Vincere in the grand finale. This was a landmark victory for the […]

Whether you love or hate his obsessively testosterone inducing stream, Guy “Dr Disrespect” Beahm’s legacy in the streaming world will forever remain. From his humble beginnings as a YouTube content creator who graced the scene with his mullet wig, slick moustache, his darkened shades, his gigantic 6’8 frame, and his villainous laugh similar to a […]

Rocket League pro player Cameron “Kronovi” Bills has recently announced on Twitter his departure from American based esports organization Rogue. Leaving Rogue and what it means for my future Read: https://t.co/Nzk0wueX0P — Kronovi (@KronoviRL) November 1, 2020 On a public post on Twitter, Kronovi revealed the reasons why he left the organization. He stated issues […]