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Riot to add collectible rewards across all titles in celebration of Pride Month 2022

Riot Games will be celebrating Pride Month across all of its titles through in-game rewards, the company announced earlier today. Fans of VALORANT, League of Legends, Teamfight Tactics, Legends of Runeterra, and League of Legen…

Lee Sin is the fourth most-played jungler in League but has the second-worst win rate in the game at 44.8 percent

League of Legends fans might have seen some exceptional Lee Sin play at the 2022 Mid-Season Invitational, but solo queue players know that the classic champion has struggled through the game’s most recent update, Patch 12.10. …

Complexity crumble at IEM Dallas, finish tied for last after loss to Ninjas in Pyjamas

Complexity’s run at IEM Dallas 2022 is over in quick fashion after losing three out of three maps played and finishing tied for last place with a lower bracket round one exit. The CS:GO roster representing the esports organiza…

Report: Warzone 2 second map in development

More than one map is being developed for Warzone 2 , according to a new report. Freelance journalist Tom Henderson reported that a second map for the Call of Duty battle royale sequel is “well into development,” although the …

MIBR thrash Complexity in IEM Dallas opener despite stand-in

MIBR dominated Complexity in the opening round of the $250,000 CS:GO championship IEM Dallas today. The representatives from Brazil played with their coach and former pro player Bruno “bit” Fukuda in place of Breno “brnz4n” Pol…

Lady Naz’jar emerges as Mage’s new Legendary in Hearthstone’s Throne of the Tides

The last batch of card reveals of the upcoming Hearthstone content release gave us a glimpse of Throne of the Tide mini-set’s long-awaited final Legendary card. A flexible Naga with beefy stats, Lady Naz’jar synergizes well wi…

Kings of Brazil: FURIA move past Imperial in Brazilian CS:GO derby at IEM Dallas

In the opening round of IEM Dallas, FURIA beat Imperial 16-9 in the first encounter between the two biggest teams in Brazil since Gabriel “FalleN” Toledo and company signed with Imperial in January. There were a lot of expectat…

Riot shows drop in likelihood of map repetition in VALORANT, will continue to monitor data to prevent map streaks

Riot Games addressed VALORANT’s map diversity in its most recent System Health Series blog today and showcased improvements made to the map rotation system in competitive over the last two years. The VALORANT System Health S…

Florida Mutineers stay strong against Boston Breach to win 3-2 at CDL Stage 3

The Florida Mutineers took the upper hand in the final map of the series to win 3-2 against the Boston Breach and finish 2-3 at the Stage Three qualifiers today.  Gavautu Hardpoint was the opening match of the best-of-five seri…

FaZe Clan earn their first win at VCT Challengers 2 by sweeping Cloud9

FaZe Clan earned their first win of the VCT Challengers 2 group stage with a 2-0 win against Cloud9 today.  FaZe started out strong with a dominant win on Cloud9’s map pick of Fracture. After taking an 8-4 lead at the half, FaZ…

RNG’s Wei finishes MSI 2022 with highest KDA of all players

From the group stage of MSI 2022 to the finals, Royal Never Give Up made it clear they were set on bringing the trophy back to China for the second year in a row. For their jungler Wei in particular, he can not only revel in ano…

Seattle Surge drown out London Royal Ravens before Stage 3 Major

Seattle Surge defeated the London Royal Ravens 3-0 today to finish the Stage Three qualifiers 4-1. The Seatle Surge bounced back from the Pro-Am Classic to finish the Stage Three qualifiers in near-flawless fashion with only on…

Ahri and Lucian dominate MSI 2022 with 100-percent pick/ban rate throughout entire tournament

Two League of Legends champions made their presence felt by appearing in every single game in some capacity at this year’s MSI—even if it was by banning them from play. Each team in the tournament recognized the sheer power of …

Entity signs controversial Dota 2 player Pure

Another rumor has been proven true. Entity officially signed Ivan “Pure” Moskalenko to its  Dota 2  roster today. Pure previously had his contract terminated by Virtus.pro after drawing a controversial “Z” symbol on the in-ga…

Fly returns to Evil Geniuses’ Dota 2 roster

Pivoting from a new look to a tried-and-true method of victory, Evil Geniuses is bringing back Fly to helm its Dota 2 roster today as the organization heads into the final leg of the 2022 Dota Pro Circuit.  Fly returns to Nor…

Fortnite returns to in-person competition in November with FNCS Invitational 2022

After a number of pandemic restrictions and cancellations of in-person events, Fortnite finally will finally host the Fortnite Championship Series Invitational later this year as an offline event, Epic Games announced today . …

MSI 2022 breaks record with 2.1 million viewers, becomes fourth most-viewed League tournament

Over two million people watched Royal Never Give Up become the first team in League of Legends history to win three Mid-Seasonal Invitational titles earlier today. Apart from being a thriller, the match also broke viewership re…

RAMZES returns to Virtus Pro ahead of final Dota Pro Circuit Tour

Virtus.pro is looking to stabilize its Dota 2 roster, bringing in part of its old guard lineup as Roman “RAMZES666” Kushnarev returns to the organization.  RAMZES rejoins VP after originally leaving the team along with the rem…

Sentinels’ bad luck continues, falling to Optic without main roster

Going into Saturday’s NA VCT Stage Two matches, Sentinels fans were hoping for a win against the 2022 Masters Reykjavík champions OpTic, with the team barely hanging on to hope of advancing out of groups. Unfortunately, barely…

Sentinels subs in coach Rawkus and Dani for TenZ and SicK before vital VCT match against OpTic

Ahead of a daunting match against OpTic Gaming in the NA VCT Stage Two Challengers group stage, Sentinels is subbing in VALORANT coach Shane “Rawkus” Flaherty and new substitute Dani. The duo will fill in for Tyson “TenZ” Ngo…

Tfue, Zemie come out on top at Dr Disrespect’s $100,000 Fortnite Hot Shot Tournament

Dr Disrespect’s first Fortnite Zero Build Tournament was full of ups and downs. Prominent content creators formed duos and participated in the two-time’s $100,000 Hot Shot Tournament. While there were several big names in the …

Na’Vi removes Boombl4 from CS:GO roster due to ‘high reputational risks’

Natus Vincere has moved long-time CS:GO in-game leader Kirill “BoombI4” Mikhailov to the inactive roster effective immediately, per an announcement from the organization today . In its announcement, the organization said the d…

NA VCT Stage 2 Challengers: VALORANT main event schedule, scores, and standings

Following OpTic Gaming’s triumph at VCT Masters Reykjavík, all eyes are turning toward North America after the region claimed its second international VALORANT LAN trophy in Iceland. The NA VCT Stage Two Challengers main event …

2 new legendaries revealed for Hearthstone’s Throne of the Tides mini-set

Blizzard introduced the follow-up to Hearthstone’s Voyage to the Sunken City expansion, the new mini-set Throne of the Tides , earlier today. And now, players are getting a sneak peek of new two legendary minions joining Hear…

Overwatch and Call of Duty League teams reportedly owe Activision Blizzard roughly $400 million in franchise payments

Overwatch League and Call of Duty League teams owe roughly $400 million in franchise payments, according to a report by Jacob Wolf .  Activision Blizzard is reportedly “still owed between $390 and $420 million” from participa…

‘No unlawful conduct’ by TSM CEO Reginald, independent investigation finds

After several months of reports and speculation, TSM has released the findings of an indepedent investigation into allegations of harassment and abuse against team founder and CEO Andy “Reginald” Dinh. The investigator, attorney…

Hearthstone’s next mini-set is called Throne of the Tides

Although Hearthstone players have spent plenty of time under the sea recently thanks to the Voyage to the Sunken City expansion, it looks like the underwater adventure is only beginning. Hearthstone’s next mini-set is the Th…

Gaules had the most-watched Twitch channel of the PGL Antwerp Major

Brazilian streamer Gaules saw immense success during his broadcasts of the PGL Antwerp CS:GO Major on his Twitch channel. The 38-year-old accumulated 18.37 million hours watched throughout the competition, which gives him the N…

Over 30 champions get massive win rate changes on first day after League’s durability update goes live

After months of burst damage, healing, and shielding being the dominant factors in winning games of League of Legends , the long-awaited durability patch has officially gone live, giving all champions a few more innate tools to …

MSI 2022’s most-viewed matches include T1, all peaked at over 1 million viewers

The final weekend of the 2022 League of Legends Mid-Season Invitational is around the corner, but one team has been the belle of the ball in the eyes of viewers around the world: T1. The LCK champions have been involved in the…

Ryze has the worst win rate in League of Legends

If you’ve tried to lock in Ryze over the past few months in League of Legends , most players might find themselves on the receiving end of a defeat screen. In fact, the archmage has quickly become one of the worst champions in t…

Veteran jungler Amazing returns to pro League after 3-year hiatus, signs with MOUZ ahead of Prime League Summer Split

Longtime professional League of Legends veteran and journeyman jungler Maurice “Amazing” Stückenschneider has signed with MOUZ for the upcoming Prime League Summer Split. Amazing has not competed in professional League since 2…

News on Arcane to be revealed during Netflix’s Geeked Week

Seven months after Arcane ’s first season shook the world, it looks like fans may soon receive new information about the future of the first series inspired by League of Legends . In the latest image shared by the Netflix Geeke…

This week’s Hearthstone Tavern Brawl is the Heroic Brawliseum

Get ready for one of the most exciting Tavern Brawls in Hearthstone history. All week long in the Tavern, players can take on the Arena-style Tavern Brawl, the Heroic Brawliseum. In the Brawliseum Tavern Brawl, the first thing…

T1 signs Munchkin, continues VALORANT roster overhaul

T1 continued the overhaul of the organization’s VALORANT roster on Wednesday, officially announcing the signing of Byeon “Munchkin” Sang-beom. VALORANT fans will recognize Munchkin’s name from his days with Crazy Raccoon, wit…

Call of Duty: Warzone’s Season 3 Reloaded patch notes are here

Call of Duty: Warzone’s Season Three Reloaded update is upon us, and Raven Software has unleashed a huge list of patch notes for it. The biggest change revealed by Raven in the notes is that Warzone’s player count has been re…

Evil Geniuses parts ways with Dota 2 player JerAx

Evil Geniuses is parting ways with Jesse “JerAx” Vainikka after just two Dota Pro Circuit Tours, ending the current iteration of its team composition following a disappointing showing at the Stockholm Major.  Rumors of this de…

Legends of Runeterra Patch 3.8: Full notes, Worldwalker expansion details, and updates

Legends of Runeterra Patch 3.8 is ushering in a new era within the game, showcasing champions with an Origin as a region, a new event, skins, Path of Champions 2.0, and balance changes. Scheduled to release on May 25, the LoR …

Bound for Brazil: IEM Rio Major 2022 officially scheduled for October

The illustrious CS:GO Major is heading to Brazil and South America for the first time. The IEM Rio Major is set to take place from Oct. 31 to Nov. 13, ESL Gaming announced. The Champions Stage will have a live crowd at the Jeun…

Call of Duty: Modern Warfare II release date set for Oct. 28

Call of Duty fans can now count down the days until they can play the next installment in the franchise. Activision announced today that Call of Duty: Modern Warfare II will be released on Friday, Oct. 28, 2022. This release …

Riot teases new Ocean Song League skins for Zeri, Yone, Nidalee, Ashe, and Seraphine

Riot Games has teased the next batch of upcoming water-themed League of Legends skins for Yone, Nidalee, Zeri, Ashe, and Seraphine. The skins come just in time for the warm weather months in the Northern Hemisphere. Each of the…

Underground transit system coming to Caldera in Call of Duty: Warzone Season 3 Reloaded

An underground transit system is coming to Caldera in Call of Duty: Warzone as part of the Season Three Reloaded update, which will go live on May 25. The system will utilize mine carts to allow players to quickly travel aroun…

Team Secret signs Crystallis to Dota 2 roster

Team Secret has officially signed Remco “Crystallis” Arets to complete its Dota 2 roster for the final stage of the 2022 Dota Pro Circuit.  Crystallis is coming in after leaving Entity, a team he joined at the start of the DP…

Rainbow Six Charlotte Major viewership holds up despite stiff competition from CS:GO Major, MSI

The 2022 Six Charlotte Major was full of excitement and rekindled interest in Ubisoft’s competitive game Rainbow Six Siege , in addition to recording high viewership numbers. The event surpassed 4 million hours watched in total…

Boston Uprising parts ways with tank Marve1

The Boston Uprising entered the 2022 Overwatch League season with a stacked roster, boasting multiple DPS options and three tanks. But today, one of them is headed home to focus on his health.  Boston has parted ways with tan…

Shooting Range and Operator Guides are coming in Rainbow Six Siege Operation Vector Glare

Rainbow Six Siege Year Seven Season Two Operation Vector Glare is adding two helpful onboarding tools for new or returning players: the Shooting Range and Operator Guides.  Siege is a challenging game to master. New operators…

Rainbow Six Siege Operation Vector Glare introduces Squad Up Reactivation Program

Rainbow Six Siege Operation Vector Glare is introducing the Squad Up Reactivation Program that rewards players for inviting their friends back to Siege .  Siege receives continuous updates introducing new operators, maps, wea…

Rainbow Six Siege introduces skins based on the Yakuza series

Rainbow Six Siege players can expect three new Yakuza -themed operator skins, adding a fun crossover for fans to enjoy.  The Yakuza series is a successful and beloved franchise with entertaining characters, thrilling stories,…

Rainbow Six Siege Operation Vector Glare introduces Wolfguard Squad

Rainbow Six Siege Year Seven Season Two Operation Vector Glare is introducing Wolfguard squad, an internal Rainbow group focusing on a “compassionate and careful approach.”  Operation Vector Glare is introducing a narrative ch…

Rainbow Six Siege Year 7 season 2 introduces Phase One of Reputation system

Rainbow Six Siege players can expect the first phase of the Reputation System to arrive alongside Operation Vector Glare, providing protection from toxic or disruptive teammates.  Toxic players can potentially ruin the game f…