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VALORANT Insights Manager Brian Chang dives into the Riot Games approach towards smurfs and what they did (and are doing) to reduce them. This is part of the VALORANT Systems Health Series, which are deep-dive articles covering a specific topic for more transparency around the Competitive and Social & Player Dynamics. They have since discussed […]

Kojima Productions is celebrating their reveal of DS2, the Death Stranding sequel, with 4 free Avatars for the PlayStation Network. DS2 BB Pod PSN Avatar Codes Hideo Kojima himself graced the stage at The Game Awards 2022, much to the viewers’ surprise. He went on to reveal his newest project titled DS2 – a sequel […]

The martial arts brawler Sifu is receiving a new game mode, Arenas, which will coincide with the game being available on Xbox and Steam. Sifu Arenas Game Mode “Your path to mastery shall be filled with twists and turns, so gear up for spectacular combats, brutal opponents, and endless opportunities to refine your moves.” Aside […]

The new Two Point Campus DLC, Space Academy, adds courses and campuses that are out of this world, pun intended. Two Point Campus Space Academy The Space Academy DLC adds three whole levels to the game, Universe City, Cape Shrapnull, and Cheesy Heap: Delta-Rye. These levels can be unlocked in the game’s main game mode […]

The featured characters and weapons Genshin Impact Version 3.4 Banners have leaked! New characters Alhaitham and Yaoyao will be added in this version, so read along for when you can roll for them. Genshin Impact 3.4 Banners Note that none of the information stated below were released through official means. These are either corroborated from […]

The dev note about the Yuumi rework was shared by Game Designer Tim “Riot Truexy” Jiang, and it was confusing to say the least. Is Yuumi for noobs? Truexy’s dev blog about the Yuumi rework opened by describing her as “a special champion that allows new players to not only experience League of Legends quickly, […]

Riot Games is revamping LoL Esports schedules to make room for its younger sibling, VALORANT. Two years after holding multiple, full-fledged esports, Riot Games is making it easier for fans of each respective region and game to watch their preferred matches. In their posted article, Riot enumerated the key areas of the fan experience which […]

The return of Rekkles, one of the most prominent names in Western League of Legends, to Fnatic is confirmed for the org’s LEC 2023 roster. Fnatic LoL LEC 2023 Roster Fnatic announced the return of Rekkles and the rest of the squad via their official LEC 2023 Roster Announcement. Top Lane Martin Nordahl “Wunder” Hansen […]

The SK Gaming LoL roster is bringing in two LFL champions to bolster their team in the upcoming LEC 2023 season. Having a bigger budget allowed them more freedom in building their roster, and brought along two seasoned players in the top side to complement the duo from the LFL. SK Gaming LoL LEC 2023 […]

Team Heretics acquired their LEC slot after Misfits’ departure. They signed a world-class jungler and the first ever Japanese to play in the LEC. Team Heretics LoL LEC 2023 Roster The information below has been confirmed via official Team Heretics announcements and reveals. Hoy es el día. We're live presenting our official LEC and Superliga […]

Genshin Impact Version 3.3’s flagship event, Akitsu Kimodameshi, will have us playing Pong in Inazuma for various rewards! “The ever-well-informed Paimon has caught wind of an exciting new event hosted by Yashiro Commission called the “Test of Courage.” Experience new amusements and win awesome rewards before it’s too late” Akitsu Kimodameshi Event Rewards Upon clearing […]

MAD Lions had an underwhelming showing at Worlds 2022 and are surely looking to improve on their roster. Are these changes an upgrade or are they digging a deeper hole? MAD Lions LoL LEC 2023 Roster All of the information below began as rumors but have been confirmed via the official MAD Lions League of […]

League of Legends Patch 12.23 is the final patch of the year, and it’s a sizable one. Read along for all champion changes, including big Dr. Mundo adjustments and another Zeri rework. Many other changes go live on this patch, including touchups on Howling Abyss, jungle changes, QoL additions like the Rune Recommender, and a […]

Supergiant Games has announced Hades II, the sequel to the popular rogue-like game Hades. In the game, players will take on the role of Melinoë, the Princess of the Underworld. Hades II Release Date: Early Access 2023   The sequel to the “god-like rogue-like” mythos-based Hades was initially unveiled during The Game Awards 2022. This […]

Overwatch 2’s Winter Wonderland event is underway, and players can earn rewards for free, including the Sleighing D.Va Legendary skin. Overwatch 2 Winter Wonderland The Winter Wonderland event is currently live and will run until January 4. This event offers a variety of special arcade game modes, including Freeze Thaw, Yeti Hunter, Snowball Deathmatch, and […]

Sonic Frontiers initially released November 8, 2022, and a month after its release, publishers SEGA reports it has sold over 2.5 million copies across all platforms. Sonic Frontiers Free DLC Sonic Frontiers features the titular Blue Blur in a brand-new adventure with his friends Tails and Amy as they search for the missing Chaos Emeralds. […]

You can now watch all 10 episodes of Players, the mockumentary TV series about League of Legends, for free. The episodes can be found on the LoL Esports YouTube channel, and according to Kien Lam, writer and producer for Players, it will stay free for a month. anyway PLAYERS is available FOR FREE on the […]

Genshin Impact Version 3.4 not only introduces new playable characters, but also new enemies and a World Boss. All information below were not released through official channels and should be taken with a grain of salt. Genshin Impact 3.4 New Enemies Wind-Bitten Sandworm “An eyeless predator from deep within the Great Red Sand that uses […]

Alhaitham is finally becoming playable in Version 3.4 after several months of being known to the wider Genshin Impact audience. Check out our first look at Alhaitham in-game. Note that none of the details, models, or animations below were released officially by HoYoverse. These are all subject to changes and may not represent Alhaitham once […]

SEGA has announced new features and elements for the upcoming Yakuza spinoff, Like a Dragon: Ishin, as its release date approaches. Like a Dragon: Ishin! New Features Like A Dragon: Ishin will feature returning characters from the Yakuza series, playing different roles in the story. Some of them may be under a different name, but […]

Excel Esports reached playoffs for the first time this year, but they want to achieve more. Excel’s LoL roster is rebuilt for even greater highs in the 2023 season. They pick up a veteran and LEC champion, reunite him with his old jungler, and also a star support. Things are looking up for Excel this […]

For the 2023 season, FlyQuest has acquired two Korean players to strengthen their League of Legends team. Find out who they are. FlyQuest LoL LCS 2023 Roster All roster moves below are rumors and assumptions unless otherwise stated and is being periodically updated. This post was last edited December 12th, 2022. Top Lane Jeong “Impact” […]

Described as a “third-person atmospheric adventure bicycle road trip,” Season: A letter to the future offers breathtaking visuals and promises precious stories. Season A letter to the future Release Date: January 31st, 2023 Estelle navigates through a strange yet familiar world, witnessing life on the brink of an impending but mysterious change.  Season: A letter […]

Owl City’s newest single “Up to the Cloud” is the theme song for Neural Cloud, and it’s the collab we never expected but desperately needed. Before proceeding, check out the official music video first: Neural Cloud released last November 21st, and to celebrate it, the developer Sunborn Network Technology teamed up with Owl City, citing […]

The Game Awards 2022 surprised viewers with both video game related and meta bombshells throughout the show. Biggest Surprises of TGA 2022 Best Mobile Game – Marvel Snap? One of the biggest surprises was the win for Marvel Snap as Best Mobile Game. The digital collectible card game, developed by Second Dinner and published by […]

Blue Protocol, Bandai Namco’s sci-fi action MMORPG, revealed its official trailer during The Game Awards 2022. Blue Protocol Release Date: 2023 The trailer for Blue Protocol was accompanied by a message from the game’s Executive Producer at Bandai Namco Online, Sokichi Shimooka. In the message, Shimooka confirmed that the game will be available on PC, […]

Fire Emblem Engage revealed Wave 1 of its Expansion Pass during The Game Awards 2022. The pass will include characters from Fire Emblem: Three Houses and more. Fire Emblem Engage: Expansion Pass Wave 1 The announcement came in the form of a brief trailer during The Game Awards 2022. It showed a glimpse of gameplay […]

The Game Awards 2022 featured a new trailer for Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League with Kevin Conroy posthumously as Batman. The trailer paid tribute to Conroy’s legacy as the voice of Batman all across the years. Kevin Conroy as Batman, One Last Time Initially revealed over two years ago, Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice […]

Hades II, the sequel to the “god-like rogue-like” mythos-based Hades, was unveiled during The Game Awards 2022. This is Supergiant Games’ fifth game and their first sequel. Hades II The Game Awards 2022 Trailer Set some time after the prequel, you take on the role of Melinoë in Hades II. The reveal trailer featured many […]

Riot Games dominated the Esports category at The Game Awards 2022, with VALORANT winning four awards and League of Legends taking home the final one. Riot Games at The Game Awards 2022 Best Esports Game Riot Games’ popular shooter VALORANT was deemed “Best Esports Game” in TGA 2022, beating out fellow shooter Counter Strike: Global […]

GODDESS OF VICTORY NIKKE goes online with new characters and a Christmas event after undergoing extended maintenance. GODDESS OF VICTORY: NIKKE Christmas 2022 Update New Character – Rupee: Winter Shopper   As the winter season approaches, SSR Rupee: Winter Shopper has arrived to fulfill all your holiday shopping needs. She is a Defender, equipped with […]

Riot Games promised Nexus Blitz for 2022. Now, they’re apologizing for breaking their word due to the game mode being broken. No Nexus Blitz this Year Last year, the League of Legends dev team took to the official blog to talk about the state of game modes, including Nexus Blitz. In it, they mentioned that […]

The Genshin Impact Version 3.3 update brings new playable characters Wanderer and Faruzan, Genius Invokation TCG, and many other additions. Genshin Impact Version 3.3 Update Travelers who reached Adventure Rank 5 or above before December 7th 6:00 AM are eligible for the compensation that totals to 600 Primogems. New Gameplay The fast-paced tabletop card dueling […]

ARAM changes, the Rune Recommender, and other QoL changes go live this patch. Read along for the full League of Legends Patch 12.23 Notes. League of Legends Patch 12.23 Notes Make sure to check out the long list of champion changes for this patch too, which includes big changes to Dr. Mundo and another Zeri […]

League of Legends is changing its Ranked system to include 2 resets, two Victorious Skins, changes to promos, and many more. League of Legends Ranked Changes Product Lead Chris “Riot Auberaun” Roberts was the first to put his thoughts on the official game update. He began by saying that pieces of these changes may start […]

VALORANT Patch 5.12 goes live with a new game mode: Swiftplay! It also brings in a lot of Agent changes, especially to wide range ultimates. VALORANT Patch 5.12 Notes New Game Mode: Swiftplay Swiftplay is the game mode many have been requesting for almost as long as the game has been up. It’s a more […]

Jax was one of the first champions in League of Legends, and he’s receiving a well-deserved rework after 12+ years since his release. The Grandmaster at Arms initially made his way onto the game on February 21st, 2009, on League’s second week of Alpha. Before LoL was even a full game, Jax already existed. Since […]

Xbox Game Pass announces the first set of additions for December 2022, including games like LEGO Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga and many more. Xbox Game Pass December 2022 LEGO Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga Available now on Cloud, PC, and Consoles. “The galaxy is yours with LEGO Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga! Play through […]

Here are the locations of all Data-Bios and Implant Bios in The Callisto Protocol. Finding all of these unlocks the trophy “Grim Reaper.” In The Callisto Protocol, Data-Bios and Implant Bios are scattered all throughout the game, enhancing the story. Most of these are easy to miss, and there’s only a handful that are mandatory […]