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From superstars coming out of retirement to title-winning teams undergoing major rebuilding, the 2021 offseason will surely turn out to be a wild one for League of Legends. With the World Championship reaching its breathtaking conclusion earlier this month, we now turn our attention to roster changes in the offseason. Here’s all the latest updates—confirmed […]

Patch 12.1 will soon go live in League of Legends, set to launch worldwide on January 4, 2022. With that, several changes have rolled out on the PBE to test out how these might affect the state of the game in Season 12. Besides changes to champions and the terrain or map, several items are also […]

With Season 12 launching, League of Legends developers have been gradually releasing new information about the changes that are arriving in the game. Fans won’t have to wait long until the turn of the year, and with it, we can expect some major updates to champions and other in-game mechanics, especially for the first patch of […]

As with every new season of League of Legends, fans can look forward to a flurry of changes, from champion reworks to item nerfs. While we’ve got an entire masterlist to help you keep track of what’s new in Season 12, the upcoming patch will also mark the arrival of a new set of skins. The […]

The festive spirit has reached Zeta 7 as a holiday-themed Winter Contingency event is going live in Halo Infinite. This free multiplayer event brings fresh new collectibles, combining both holiday-themed and standard gear. It will last for two weeks, with players able to unlock special items by playing each day. Here’s what we know so […]

Which VALORANT agent should you main as you try to climb in ranked? Does picking the most popular agent give you the best chances of winning? Episode 3 brought several changes to VALORANT, including the new Fracture map and Chamber and KAY/O. With Episode 4 set to go live in mid-January 2022, take a look at […]

Together with the release of Dragonite, Pokémon Unite has launched its next battle pass, Agent of Disaster. It comes as the latest in a series of battle passes and events this holiday season, as players are getting tons of opportunities to grab new collectibles, from holowear to trainer suit styles. Here’s everything you need to […]

Pokémon Unite continues to expand its roster of characters that you can play. In its latest update, a fan-favorite Pokémon, Dragonite, has landed in the game—and just in time for the holiday season. Here’s all the details on Dragonite’s release date, moveset and gameplay in Pokémon Unite. Pokémon Unite Dragonite Release Date: December 19, 2021 Dragonite debuted in Pokémon […]

The first major event of Halo Infinite, the Halo Championship Series (HCS) Kickoff Major, ended with a bang as Cloud9 (C9) dominated the grand final matchup against eUnited. The winning squad had stomped through the tournament’s upper bracket, not once dropping a series and losing only six maps in total. C9 then capped off their near-perfect HCS Raleigh […]

With the end of 2021 inching ever closer, the League of Legends community is already looking forward to what Season 12 will bring in the coming year. Several exciting changes have already been teased. For example, players are looking forward to he new Chemtech dragon, nerfs to Teleport, and some balance changes to champions like Rengar. Now, […]

It’s a chilly place in Overwatch right now, as the Winter Wonderland event has just launched. Players can make the most of the festive season to snatch up eight cool new skins, while the event is live from December 16, 2021 to January 6, 2022. Moreover, fan-favorite game modes have also returned to Overwatch. Here’s all you need […]

Just like past Pokémon adventure titles, Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl are chock-full of hidden items like rare candies and Great Balls for trainers to find along the journey throughout Sinnoh—and especially in the Grand Underground. Not to fret, though, as BDSP also gives you a handy tool called the Dowsing Machine to help you find these hidden items. Here’s […]

Two highly anticipated squads from Europe’s regional leagues put on a spectacular showmatch on Thursday. The best-of-three series between KOI and Karmine Corp (Kcorp) hit a peak viewership of over 477,000 on Twitch. Fans finally got to see gameplay from a well-known star, Martin “Rekkles” Larsson, who made his move to LFL’s Kcorp in the […]

Former LCS pros and famous streamers Zach “Sneaky” Scuderi and Yiliang “Doublelift” Peng will face off in Mirror World Duel. In this new crossover, players get to take control of Arcane characters in the battle royale PUBG Mobile. Don’t miss the exciting showmatch happening this December 17, 2021. This isn’t the first time that we’ve […]

According to Riot developers, fans will have to wait a little longer to get their hands on Firelight Ekko. The new skin is inspired by Ekko’s animated character in the hit League of Legends-inspired Netflix series Arcane. However, its release date has been pushed back. This is to give Riot more time to add more SFX […]

After retiring from professional League of Legends in June 2020, superstar AD Carry Jian “Uzi” Zi-Hao is back and ready to reclaim glory in the LPL. On his return to the competitive scene, Uzi will be joining forces with Bilibili Gaming (BLG), who finished seventh in the league in the 2021 season. The veteran bot laner began […]

Taiwanese support Hu “SwordArt” Shuo-Chieh parted ways with North America’s Team SoloMid (TSM) in October this year, spending just one season in the LCS. While SwordArt’s stint with TSM didn’t pan out to expectations, the star player has returned to China with Weibo Gaming for 2022. He will be reuniting with several of his former […]

Damwon Gaming (DWG) head coach Kim “kkOma” Jeong-gyun was recently named the “Best Esports Coach” at the 2021 The Game Awards. Now the renowned coach is stepping up to become DWG’s Athletic Director, taking on a bigger role for the League of Legends team. Even before his time on DWG, fans will remember kkOma as truly one […]

As VALORANT Champions Tour (VCT) has reached its historic conclusion, the 2021 championship came down to a showdown between Acend and Gambit. The final score was 3-2 in Acend’s favor, crowning the squad as the first-ever VALORANT World Champions. But just who are Acend and how did they get to the pinnacle of international VALORANT pro play in […]

Besides the thrill and drama at VALORANT Champions Berlin, the finals match of the inaugural world championship also revealed something very exciting for fans. A new teaser video premiered during the five-game series, giving us a clue into the next agent that will soon arrive in the game. Riot has not disclosed much details yet about Agent […]

VALORANT Champions Tour (VCT) 2021 is nearing its exciting conclusion and soon we will crown the inaugural Champions—the best pro team in VALORANT on the international stage. Eight teams remain at VCT Champions Berlin, having proven their worth and making it out of groups. Now they vie for the trophy in a single elimination bracket. Keep checking […]

With Pokémon Legends Arceus set for release in January 2022, the Pokémon Company has gradually been revealing teasers on the new creatures and gameplay that fans can look forward to. Besides the brand new Pokémon in the Hisui region, players will also be able to catch Pokémon from previous generations—including a new regional variant called their […]

Debonair and deadly—Riot is tapping into the classy picture of high society for its final League of Legends event for 2021. As Season 11 officially pulls to a close, players have one last chance to embark on event-related missions and earn some cool collectibles as rewards. You can also cash in on eight prestigious Debonair skins before […]

After years of rumors and much waiting, fans can look forward to the live-action Halo TV series finally coming soon. At The Game Awards 2021, the official trailer has now premiered, giving us a minute-long first look into what to expect for the show. Here’s what we know so far about the Halo series’ release date, cast, […]

With the departure of long-time franchise figure Soren “Bjergsen” Bjerg from Team SoloMid (TSM), the NA LCS powerhouse set its sights on retooling its roster for the 2022 season. Now TSM has finally revealed its starting lineup, with two player signings for the mid and support positions. These new additions hail from China’s secondary League […]

To fans’ relief—or possibly, dismay—the Sentinels VALORANT roster will be sticking together for next season. Newly minted head coach Shane “Rawkus” Flaherty has shut down rumors about a possible roster shuffle in the off-season, despite the team’s shocking early exit from VALORANT Champions Berlin. This put a quick end to the squad’s 2021 VALORANT Champions Tour (VCT) run and sparked […]

While the battle royale side of Apex Legends has welcomed the launch of the Raiders Collection event, dataminers have unearthed brand new information on a possible map for Arenas, the game’s 3v3 mode. The map, named ‘Habitat’, could come out anytime in the near future, though Respawn has not officially confirmed anything yet. However, leakers that […]

Pokémon Unite fans can look forward to yet another addition to the character roster in the mobile game. Tsareena will be debuting in Unite this week, so you won’t have to wait long before trying out the new All-Rounder. Fans are excited to see new moves in action and just how strong the humanoid-like Grass-type will be. Tsareena […]

Get ready to add a mythical new Dragon-type to your collection in Pokémon GO! Swooping in from the Unova region, Druddigon is the latest Pokémon to be released in the game. The arrival of the new Dragonspiral Descent event marks the first time that trainers can encounter Druddigon in Pokémon GO as part of the Season of Heritage […]

VALORANT Champions Tour (VCT) is racing toward its exciting conclusion, with the culminating tournament VCT Champions now taking place in Berlin. Bringing 16 of the world’s best pro teams to compete for the first-ever Champions title, the event promises two weeks of excitement, clutch plays, and drama. Starting off with the group stage, stay up-to-date with […]

Tyson “TenZ” Ngo and Sentinels are out of VCT Champions! The underdogs from Latin America, KRU Esports, have eliminated the fan favorites from North America, sending Sentinels crashing out of the group stage. Former Manchester City striker and now FC Barcelona player Sergio Aguero, who founded KRU Esports, also tweeted out in celebration of the […]

After 10 years, one of League of Legends’ superstars has taken his final bow. Bae “Bang” Jun-sik, the AD Carry that played alongside Lee “Faker” Sang-hyeok on an utterly dominant SK Telecom (SKT) T1, has officially retired from pro play. He made the announcement on Monday via an Instagram post, departing his position on Afreeca Freecs’ […]

Pokémon Unite has hit the impressive milestone of getting 50 million downloads. To mark this achievement, the game’s developers are gifting players with 2,000 Aeos Tickets, according to a recent Twitter post. All you have to do is log into Pokémon Unite between December 9, 2021 to January 31, 2022 to claim your reward. Featuring long-time favorites […]

If you’re not the type to try and catch Legendary Pokémon using the good ol’ regular Pokéballs, then the Master Ball would be your best bet at making sure you capture the ‘mon you need. Of course, every Pokémon game gives trainers the chance to obtain a Master Ball, and Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl is no different. […]

Straight out of one of the most difficult groups at VALORANT Champions Tour (VCT) Champions 2021, Fnatic (FNC) has become the first team to qualify for the playoffs, securing the victory over Vision Strikers in 2-1 fashion. The EMEA representatives have thus booked their spot in the quarterfinal round of the knockout stage, while their Korean opponents […]

Long-time SK Telecom (SKT) T1 fans can rejoice at the sight of a reunion between two League of Legends icons: Lee “Faker” Sang-hyeok and Bae “Bengi” Seong-woong. Bengi will now serve as part of the coaching staff for the main T1 roster, departing his role as head coach for the T1 Challengers side. Meanwhile, Faker […]

LCK powerhouse T1 has just confirmed its roster for the 2022 season. Fans will be excited to learn that legendary mid laner Lee “Faker” Sang-hyeok will be staying with the team. Joining him, rising stars Moon “Oner” Hyeon-joon and Lee “Gumayusi” Min-hyeong have re-signed with T1 on multi-year deals. Ryu “Keria” Min-seok also retains his […]

Cloud9 (C9) has brought Nick “LS” De Cesare onboard as the new head coach of the League of Legends roster. LS is a famous personality around the League scene, whether in a positive or negative light. But not every fan may be familiar with LS’ approach to the game. Here’s what fans can expect in terms […]

Arcane characters will soon be transcending the small screen and arrive in Riot’s video games. Silco will become the first character going from TV show to game in the Runeterra universe. While Arcane was adapted from League of Legends lore, Silco won’t be arriving as a new champion—at least not directly. Instead, the character will debut in League spinoff […]