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VALORANT esports fans won’t have to wait long now to see the top talents in North America go head-to-head. The VALORANT Champions Tour (VCT) Challengers Stage 1 main event is kicking off this weekend, with 12 rosters ready and raring to rack up frags, execute strategic outplays, and come in the clutch. Now they are […]

Apex Legends players are already rightfully excited about Mad Maggie, the new Legend that arrives in the game in Season 12. But the new patch also means tons of changes to other characters and the weapons available at your arsenal—shaking up what’s strong and weak in different game modes and forcing a rethink to you […]

A world-renowned first person shooter (FPS) game will soon be making its way to Xbox consoles. Finally after getting pushed back from a 2021 release date, CrossfireX will be arriving later this week, providing both Campaign and Multiplayer game modes at launch. Get ready to dive into intense, fast-paced warfare. Read on to find out […]

Navigating Hisui in an open world setting can be quite the daunting task, especially if you’re only going by foot to traverse the vast zones. Luckily, Pokemon Legends Arceus provides trainers with new ways to get around the region—riding on the majestic beasts themselves. While past Pokemon titles have allowed players to use Fly or […]

As the Pokemon Legends Arceus and Diamond & Pearl share a lot of the same Pokemon, it’s no surprise that one of the most beloved Dragon-types is roaming around certain caverns and cliffs in Hisui. Players can get their hands on Gible, Gabite, and Garchomp in the new title, but it’ll need a bit of […]

In the early teasers for Pokemon Legends Arceus, fans already got to see the new regional forms of Zorua and Zoroark, who were first introduced in Gen V in Black & White. Their Hisuian forms have lost their dark color scheme in favor of white fur with peach-colored fringes, becoming a dual Normal/Ghost-type. Unsurprisingly, many […]

The LCS Spring 2022 regular season will be kicking off this weekend, and fans are all riled up to see how their favorite teams perform. Lock-In gave us a glimpse of what some of the players can do, but with several teams plagued by visa and travel issues, there’s no telling what might happen this […]

After a couple of seasons in North America and a stint on the bench for Afreeca Freecs last season, two-time World Champion Bae “Bang” Jun-sik has returned to his roots with T1 in the LCK. The veteran AD Carry, however, won’t be playing competitively, but instead will be focusing on igniting his streaming career. T1 […]

Following the release of a lightning-fast champion in Zeri, Riot continues to love the electricity theme. Now the League of Legends team has unveiled three new additions to the Shockblade skin collection in a new PBE preview. Finally, for the first time since 2012, Zed won’t be the only champion with a Shockblade skin. Check […]

One of the most beloved Pokemon of all time, Eevee will again be available for players to catch in Legends Arceus. While it will require a bit of luck and patience on your side, you can get the popular Pokemon quite early on in the game. Here’s where you can find Eevee in Hisui and […]

With a plotline that perhaps hits too close to home, Dying Light 2 (DL2) Stay Human promises an epic apocalyptic open world game when it finally comes out later this week. With the world as good as collapsed, you’ll fight Infected zombies and hope that you can stay human, as the game’s title suggests. But […]

With the Lock-In tournament now in the rearview mirror, the LCS regular season for 2022 will finally be kicking off this weekend. While the preseason competition saw a mix of main rosters and Academy players, the teams nonetheless put on quite the show, going neck and neck to stake an early claim over the region. […]

First introduced in Gen II, Sneasel looks a lot different in Hisui compared to Pokemon Gold & Silver, gaining a new regional form in Pokemon Legends Arceus. While Johto’s Sneasel used to evolve into Weavile in past generations, now Hisuian Sneasel gets a PLA-exclusive evolutionary stage, transforming into Sneasler. Here’s a guide on where you […]

With many of the Pokemon available in the Hisui Dex overlapping with the original Sinnoh Dex from Diamond & Pearl, Riolu and its evolved form Lucario are among the fan-favorites from Gen IV that trainers can get in the newly released Pokemon Legends Arceus. Not only that, but players also have the chance to catch […]

Riot just released a new League of Legends champion in Zeri earlier this month, but players can already look forward to another one soon to arrive in the game. This time around, fans are highly anticipating the reveal of a new support champion in Season 12. In fact, League of Legends developers have teased this […]

If you’ve ever found a Shiny Pokemon in the wild at random or you finally get one after grinding your way through thousands of encounters, you’ll know just how gratifying of an experience it can be, especially if it’s for your favorite ‘mons. Like a Eureka moment, catching these rare variants is a staple in […]

Pokemon Legends Arceus has finally arrived and with tons of changes to explore. While being a trainer has taken on a new and unique form in Hisui, one major thing hasn’t changed—choosing a starter Pokemon. No doubt, it’s a choice that could shape the rest of your adventure. Cyndaquil, Oshawott, and Rowlet have come from […]

From new regional forms of fan-favorites to new evolutionary lines altogether, Pokemon Legends Arceus is shaping up to be quite the game by bringing tons of twists to how the Pokemon world operates. For the newly released open-world RPG, players are already looking forward to completing the Hisui Pokedex. And that of course means getting […]

With the Hisui Pokedex already leaking days prior to its release, players have never been more excited than ever to get their hands on Pokemon Legends Arceus. With trainers kickstarting their adventure in the wilderness and find new Hisuian forms, another mainstay feature in PLA are the Legendary Pokemon. And lucky for long-time fans, you […]

After weeks of surprise hints about Pokémon Legends Arceus, the much-anticipated Switch title is finally coming out on January 28, 2022. With its release, PLA offers the chance to rediscover the Pokémon world through a new lens, providing open-world-style gameplay. But with all the changes—confirmed and rumored—just how good is Legends Arceus going to be? […]

The LCS Lock-In tournament is wrapping up quickly, and this weekend, fans will be treated to watching NA’s top contenders duke it out for the preseason trophy. Both the group stage and the quarters had some surprising results, which shook up the initial power rankings a bit. Now, only four teams remain in the playoffs […]

If you haven’t seen the leaks yet, then you may be excited to see yet another trailer released for Pokemon Legends Arceus. The much-awaited Nintendo Switch title will be arriving in just a few days. While the internet abounds with spoilers about the new Pokemon forms and even the storyline, fans can still enjoy a […]

Popular Twitch streamer and former Overwatch pro Felix “xQc” Lengyel has shared his thoughts about the upcoming Pokemon Legends Arceus, which will be hitting store shelves this week. While watching the overview trailer on stream, xQc revealed that he he has a positive impression about the game, but there may be one point of concern […]

FaZe Clan will be looking to make a splash in North America’s VALORANT scene with its refreshed roster for VALORANT Champions Tour (VCT) 2022. The team members were (accidentally) revealed ahead of the VCT NA Challengers Stage 1 Open Qualifiers, set to begin in just a few days. According to the VCT tournament page Battlefy, […]

Few teams have cemented themselves as top contenders in North America’s League of Legends preseason tournament. In Group B, Evil Geniuses (EG) and Team Liquid (TL) have both looked far and away the better sides, although Counter Logic Gaming (CLG) has also been putting up impressive results in LCS Lock-In. Securing first and second seed, […]

The LCS is kicking off the 2022 season with its preseason tournament. As teams brandish their new rosters—or opt for their Academy lineups—fans can get a glimpse of how the squads stack up in NA’s pro scene, or at least enjoy some back-and-forth games. Stay up-to-date with the result of every match in the Lock-In […]

100 Thieves (100T) have bounced back from their surprise loss against FlyQuest (FLY) in week 1 of LCS Lock-In. Claiming a sweet victory over Cloud9 (C9), who had been one of two undefeated teams in the preseason tournament, the reigning LCS champions have locked up first seed in Group A with this result. Most of […]

Leaks have been flooding out by the dozen for Pokémon Legends Arceus, including new Hisuian forms and evolutions. Now that fans have an idea of the types of Pokémon found across Hisui, the upcoming open-world RPG is also bringing another intriguing twist to encounters. In an ode to Dialga, Palkia, and Giratina, players have spotted […]

League of Legends is introducing an electrifying new champion for Season 12. Zeri, who was accidentally leaked a few days ago when Patch 12.1 notes were published, will soon be arriving in the game. When the champion reveal video dropped, fans also got a first glimpse at the marksman’s exciting arsenal of moves, showing a […]

The Yu-Gi-Oh! franchise is bringing the popular fantasy card game to life in the virtual realm. With the launch of the brand new video game, Master Duel, fans will perhaps now finally get to have a digital card game that stays true to the core deck building and mechanics that have defined the game since […]

The latest update to Pokémon Unite is going to be a huge one. Patch 1.4.1.2 rolls out on Thursday, January 20, 2022, and it is bringing a ton of balance changes to the game. Several Pokémon will receive buffs or nerfs, whether to their stats or to how their moves work, fine-tuning how their respective […]

Well, the cat’s out of the bag now. With just a week to go until the release of Pokémon Legends Arceus, some players have received access to an early copy of the game. Unsurprisingly, just about everything about the open-world RPG is leaking online. Among the latest leaks is new information about the Hisui Pokedex, including […]

Thanks to her 2018 rework, Akali stands as one of the popular League of Legends champions. Whether you play her mid or top, she’s constantly a force to reckon with in solo queue. Pro players have also whipped out the assassin to great effectiveness. Now combine her strengths with the mechanical prowess of mid prodigy […]

The VALORANT pro scene is kicking back up all over the world for its second official season. VALORANT Champions Tour (VCT) 2022 will again start off with the first iteration of Challengers, including the main event and the open qualifiers beginning next week. For the NA squads that topped the VCT 2021, however, they’ll be heading into the competition […]

Pokémon Unite players are not running out of ways to collect more in-game goodies. After all the events last holiday season, the MOBA is launching yet another event where you can exchange music for a variety of rewards, upping the tempo on how players can progress in the game while collecting fancy cosmetics. Sounds great? Read […]

Pokémon Go players will be treated to an electrifying 2022 as a new seasonal event will soon launch in the game. The Power Plant event, which is the latest in the Season of Heritage series, marks the much-awaited release of Helioptile. Of course, it will also come with new Field Research tasks, higher frequency for a […]

All over the world, the first week of League of Legends esports has just concluded. And while the 2022 pro season is just beginning, fans have already witnessed an explosion of moments worth remembering—from upsets to nail-biter games, from controlled macro to high-octane stomps. If you missed out on the League of Legends esports action […]

Mutations galore are turning the sinister Chimera parasite into an even deadlier threat, rapidly spreading across the US. In Tom Clancy’s Rainbow Six Extraction, players set out on a high-stakes mission to contain the outbreak as part of the Rainbow Exogenous Analysis & Containment Team (REACT). Get your gear ready as the much-awaited tactical co-op will be […]

Zodiac signs and ceramic collide in this artistic new Porcelain skin collection for Season 12. It will arrive alongside League of Legends Patch 12.2, set to go live on January 20, 2022. While the champions get a polished, pottery-inspired makeover, don’t mistake them as fragile beings. Amumu, Ezreal, Kindred, Lissandra, and Lux are all threats […]