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North America’s Valorant Champions Tour (VCT) Last Chance Qualifiers (LCQ) has witnessed some tumultuous days. After multiple delays, the competition eventually shifted to online play instead of LAN. When the Grand Finals finally arrived, Cloud9 (C9) Blue capped of their lower bracket LCQ run with a 3-0 demolition of Rise. They have now punched a […]

Gen.G and EDward Gaming (EDG) went down to the wire in their Worlds semifinals matchup, matching our predictions. In a thrilling five-game series, EDG found the heroic plays to clinch the victory over Gen.G. For the first time ever in their organization’s history—since 2014—the LPL giants have earned a spot in the Worlds finals. They […]

Players have been waiting for this banner, and it’s going to arrive very soon. Alongside Hu Tao’s rerun, the weapon banner featuring the Staff of Homa and Elegy of the End will run along with it. The Staff of Homa has been widely regarded as the most broken weapon in the game, thanks to its […]

We have released a long series of guides for every new character that gets released, but we also couldn’t neglect the ones who were there since the game began. These characters in the ‘standard pool’, like Mona, have served their time in the ever-changing meta of Genshin Impact, and we thought they deserved a guide […]

We have released a long series of guides for every new character that gets released, but we realized we couldn’t neglect the ones who were there since the game began. These characters in the ‘standard pool’, like Diluc, have served their time in the ever-changing meta of Genshin Impact, and we thought they deserved a […]

Pushed to the brink, Damwon Gaming (DWG) fought hard to defend their Worlds title, eliminating T1 in the semifinals, 3-2. Heo “ShowMaker” Su put up monstrous performances, showing just why he wants to make a name for himself—and not just be perceived as the next Lee “Faker” Sang-hyeok. In his post-match interview, ShowMaker talked all […]

Hu Tao returns just in time for the tail end of Halloween with her very own event banner. As you might already know by now, Genshin Impact version 2.2 will not introduce any new 5-Star characters. Instead, it will feature two Character Event Banners of previous 5-Star Characters. This will bring about the re-run of Childe, as […]

Thoma is finally coming in just a few days’ time as is Thoma’s release date comes soon. On top of that, Thoma will be arriving just when the Intertwined and Acquaint Fates on the Store gets reset. So, should you be spending your Wishes on him? Thoma Release Date: November 2, 2021 Although Thoma, the […]

An all-Korean Worlds semifinals with two League of Legends powerhouses. A rematch of the LCK Summer finals where Damwon Gaming (DWG) took down T1, 3-1. T1, looking to get back to the pinnacle of League, versus DWG aiming to defend their title and become back-to-back World Champions. In an electrifying five-game series, Damwon reigned supreme […]

A massive crossover is taking place between League of Legends and Fortnite. A new skin will be dropping in Fortnite, and it’s none other than one of League‘s most iconic champions—Jinx. Besides this being a huge deal between two giants in the gaming industry, Jinx’s arrival in Fortnite also celebrates the upcoming release of Riot’s animated LoL […]

We’ve been playing Riders Republic for a couple of days now, and it’s been tons of fun. But sooner or later, players will realize that it’s taking longer for them to progress through their levels. That’s natural, as it’ll start taking more stars to get you to the next level. Soon, it will feel like you’re not […]

Apex Legends season 11 will soon go live and one of the major changes is a new addition: Ash. Teased for a long time now across various forms of content, fans have long been waiting for Ash to finally arrive in the game. Respawn Entertainment revealed Ash’s abilities in their Escape gameplay trailer. Players are already […]

Legend of Zelda, Zelda II: The Adventure of Link, and Link’s Awakening just got new Nintendo websites. Moreover, they are filled with new high-resolution art, dropping ahead of the Game & Watch release in November. Fans will be familiar with many of the faces and scenes from the original games, and they will surely be […]

Following the second rerun of Childe, comes one of the most anticipated character reruns since her release: Hu Tao. It seems as though miHoYo doesn’t care about re-releasing characters according to their release order, as she arrives next banner ahead of Albedo and Ganyu. The reason why she’s incredibly sought-after is her phenomenal DPS, which […]

Riding around the mountains of Riders Republic is a lot of fun, but sometimes you’d just like to skip the traversal and just fly through the landscape. Thankfully, apart from the awesome bikes, skis, and snowmobiles you have at the start, you can also get around using the jetpacks in Riders Republic. The bad news is these jetpacks […]

Ah, the great outdoors. How long has the pandemic prevented us from enjoying the extreme sports that we used to do way, way back? Thankfully, we can now experience the country’s National Parks without having to step foot outside. With Ubisoft’s latest Original, Riders Republic, we can explore some of the most famous US National Parks, […]

With Halloween just around the corner, an exciting new event has taken over Pokemon Sword & Shield. Trainers can catch a plethora of Ghost and Dark types, including a much-coveted Shiny Zoroark. Here’s all you need to know about the event and what Pokemon you can find through Max Raid Battles. Pokemon Sword & Shield has […]

In a controversial move, Twitch has launched a paid boost feature for streams. Viewers shell out cash so their chosen channels get promoted to other users, supposedly to help streamers “grow” their audience. Twitch went ahead with the addition even after receiving a ton of backlash from the community when the feature was first announced […]

At long last, we once again have a Triple-A game with unlockable costumes and skins. Guardians of the Galaxy features costumes that can be unlocked through different means – most of which you’ll have to find in the game’s linear stages. And don’t be fooled – many of these costumes are easy to miss. Here’s all the Guardians […]

As previously previewed by Valve during The International 10, DOTA Dragon’s Blood‘s Marci is going to be Dota 2‘s newest character. She arrives today as part of the 7.30e update. Marci is a Strength type hero tagged by the official Dota hero compendium as a Carry/Support Disabler, Escape, Initiator. Her skills allow her a lot of mobility, with […]

Intent on a return to professional play, TSM coach Søren “Bjergsen” Bjerg will join a new League of Legends team this off-season. The LCS mid laner makes his exit after eight years with Team SoloMid. In a surprising twist, Bjergsen chose not to re-sign with the org despite an offer to play for the roster […]

It seems like Bungie can’t contain the power of its most bitter rival, the Telesto fusion rifle. Telesto has been plaguing Destiny 2 with numerous bugs and unintended glitches since the release of this exotic fusion rifle. This latest bug now has Telesto’s sticky bolts blocking and reflecting projectiles when the bolts stuck to doorways… […]

A game-breaking Destiny 2 glitch that allows players to generate several Orbs of Power. As a result, PvP has now become a mess to even play in. However, Bungie has come up with their own definition of a “solution”.  Bungie is already aware of the min/max situation, however, it’s now more concerning now that it’s trending. […]

At the 2021 League of Legends World Championship, only four teams remain in contention for the coveted trophy. Three of them hail from the LCK, suggesting the region’s return to dominance. They also all brandish a history of winning: fan favorites T1 have claimed the crown thrice; Damwon Gaming (DWG) are the defending titleholders; Gen.G’s old […]

One of Twitch.tv’s most well-known streamers, Imane “Pokimane” Anys, recently announced the launch of a new talent management and brand consulting firm called RTS. According to Pokimane, RTS aims to “fix what is broken” about the streaming and esports industry, with a focus on helping “creators, brands, and publishers make a long-term impact across the gaming industry.” If […]

Sky Mavis unveiled the new Axie Infinity update 1.1.1, introducing a slew of regulatory features that saw the value of SLP and AXS dip last October 15, 2021, the date when the update was announced. The new update was announced on Discord and then shared on Twitter. The update will now prevent players who have MMR 800 […]

If you’ve got your eye on some new games but don’t want to pay full price, the Steam Sale is your best friend. There are three more Steam Sales lined up for the rest of 2021, and their dates are confirmed by Valve’s official Steamworks Documentation calendar. Unlike previous years, Valve has decided to graciously […]

Chernobylite‘s Halloween Horrors has just started this Autumn, bringing in free content updates “coming soon.” The new DLC Chernobylite Monster Hunt Season will be arriving soon. The new Chernobylite update trailer showcased the three new monsters in the zone, which will just be the most challenging creatures players will face so far. Currently available on Steam, Chernobylite is available now with a […]

Darkest Dungeon 2 launched in early access on the Epic Games Store yesterday. Sequel to the indie darling game Darkest Dungeon and developed by Red Hook Studios, Darkest Dungeon 2 brings back the familiar grim art style and unfair difficulty of the first game, but with its own wicked twists. The first Darkest Dungeon released back in 2016 […]

After Niantic redefined what it meant to “catch ’em all” with Pokemon Go in 2016, the developers have returned with another augmented reality mobile game—Pikmin Bloom. Whether the Pokemon Go craze only lasted a short while in your neighborhood or you still constantly play it, Niantic and Nintendo’s collaborative effort will hopefully make going outside more fun. Set […]

Roll the dice! The latest title in the Mario Party series will soon drop globally, bringing classic board game fun. Mario Party Superstars will be like a blast from the past for long-time fans of the franchise, topped with 100 minigames and familiar characters. Here’s when the game will be coming out. Mario Party Superstars Release […]

Nintendo has a very shady history when it comes to its online offerings. But the Nintendo Switch Online Expansion Pass is a new low for the otherwise well-loved developer. The reaction when the Nintendo Switch Online Expansion Pass was announced was rather lukewarm. Yes, people were excited that N64 and Sega Genesis games were coming […]

Shortnitemares will be Fortnite‘s first-ever horror film festival. Previously, Epic Games introduced Short Nite, their short film festival in Fortnite. Back then players could participate in the Short Nite event through Party Royale mode. This Halloween season, Short Nite is making its return but is now called Shortnitemares. Here’s everything that you need to know about […]

MARVEL’s Guardians of the Galaxy is finally here, and it has been stellar so far. We’ve gotten a copy of the game post-launch, and we’ve had so much fun with the game. But what do other critics say about MARVEL’s Guardians of the Galaxy? How do the Guardians of the Galaxy review scores looking like? Don’t fret, as we […]

Age of Empires 4 review scores are in, and we’re here to spread the good word. The good news is that the game turned out to be a fun callback to the RTS era that has come and gone. Age of Empires IV meets expectations in terms of what people would have come to expect from an Age […]

Card counting is one of the most powerful ways to boost your win rate in Axie Infinity. Much like any competitive card game, keeping track of the resources available to your opponent allows you to tailor your moves to counter them directly. If you have no clue how to count cards, fret not. In this […]

After Gen.G dismantled Cloud9 (C9) during the Worlds 2021 quarterfinals, the victorious players spilled all about the series. In the post-match press conference, Gwak “Bdd” Bo-seong discussed picking Aatrox into Luka “Perkz” Perkovic’s Yasuo and poked a bit of fun at C9’s reaction to the knockout draw. Meanwhile, Gen.G’s bot lane duo also previewed the […]

With Apex Legends season 11 set to launch next week, Respawn Entertainment just dropped a new gameplay trailer. Excitingly, the video showcases the much-awaited new offensive legend, Ash, and her abilities in action. Originally introduced in Titanfall 2, Ash’s debut as a playable character has been a long time coming. The new Escape gameplay video isn’t the first Apex Legends content […]

Epic Games is giving players the opportunity to earn a free Rainbow Rider skin via their referral program. Fortnite‘s Friend Referral Program is now live today up until January 10, 2022. Now’s the best time to use all those persuasions skills you’ve learned from video games.  Active players on Fortnite are now given the task to […]