Why has Atlanta FaZe been “blacklisted” by teams in Call of Duty League scrims? The GA debate explained
As the Call of Duty League prepares to return with the New York Subliners Home Series this weekend, a debate around GA bans has seemingly…
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League of Legends drops unlock for LCS: Here’s how to get them
As announced before the LCS and LEC Summer seasons began, Riot has implemented a new feature so viewers can earn rewards while watching League of…
Valorant’s first Ultra Edition skins Elderflame transform weapons into dragons
A new Ultra Edition skin bundle named Elderflame is coming to Valorant, which transform your weapons into dragons. Set to be available from 10th July,…
As the Super Smash Bros community mourns, demonising an entire scene over the actions of individuals won’t solve anything
If you’ve felt in any way connected to the fighting game community, the sheer number of allegations against renowned players and casters likely came as an…
Xbox Series X Games Showcase announced for 23 July
Xbox Series X first-party titles will be shown at an Xbox Games Showcase on 23rd July. After previously announcing another presentation would take place in…
Call of Duty League Championship will be held online, changes coming to monitor “competitive integrity”
The Call of Duty League postseason, including the playoffs and Championship, will take place online. Activision previously moved the Call of Duty League online back…
Mortal Kombat 11 and Street Fighter 5 pulled from EVO Online entirely following abuse allegations
After many top players expressed they would no longer take part in EVO Online, developers NetherRealm Studios and Capcom have now pulled their titles from…
SonicFox pulls out of EVO Online after sexual misconduct allegations against organiser
Dominique “SonicFox” McLean is among many FGC stars who have decided not to take part in the upcoming EVO Online tournament due to allegations around…
NRG Esports severs ties with Smash Ultimate pro Nairo after claims of sexual relationship with underage player
Esports organisation NRG has severed ties with Smash Ultimate pro player Nairoby “Nairo” Quezada after allegations of sexual abuse. Fellow Smash Ultimate player Zack “CaptainZack”…
TobiWan leaves esports after sexual harassment allegations: “I am not guilty of any criminal offence”
TobiWan has stated he’ll officially no longer be a public figure in esports following multiple sexual misconduct allegations against him. Last week, a number of…
Pokémon Unite is a MOBA spin-off coming to Nintendo Switch and mobile
Pokémon Unite has been announced for Nintendo Switch and mobile devices, in a slightly unexpected turn for the franchise. The new spin-off was the…
ARMS character Min Min joins Smash Bros. Ultimate on 30 June, along with Fallout Mii Fighter
After previously announcing the next DLC fighter would be from ARMS, Nintendo has revealed Min Min will be joining Super Smash Bros. Ultimate. In a…
Smash Ultimate’s ARMS fighter will be revealed in livestream on 22 June
After previously confirming the next DLC fighter in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate will be from ARMS, Nintendo has revealed when we can expect more details. …
Smash Melee charity event The Octagon: Start time, line-up and how to watch
Some of Super Smash Bros. Melee’s top players will battle in a special showcase this weekend, run by Golden Guardians. While Super Smash Bros. Ultimate…
Apex Legends coming to Nintendo Switch and Steam with crossplay
Apex Legends will be heading to Nintendo Switch and Steam later this year, EA has confirmed. During EA Play Live, and after rumours suggested it…
Pokémon Players Cup Kickoff Invitational: Schedule and how to watch
While there’s been plenty of community-led Pokémon Sword and Shield tournaments in the lockdown world, The Pokémon Company is stepping up to deliver the Pokémon…
Cyberpunk 2077 has been delayed again to November
Cyberpunk 2077 has been pushed back from September to 19th November 2020, the developer has confirmed. In a developer update, CD Projekt Red explained how while…
How to become friendly with Kubfu and level up fast in Pokémon Isle of Armor
One of the new Pokémon introduced in Sword and Shield’s Isle of Armor expansion is Kubfu, a fighting type who precedes over the Dojo. You’ll…
Mortal Kombat and Injustice next-gen games in development, NetherRealm job listing confirms
Mortal Kombat and Injustice are set for next-gen instalments on the PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X, a NetherRealm job listing has confirmed. While the prospect…
How to get Galarian Slowbro in Pokémon Sword and Shield’s Isle of Armor expansion
There’s a bunch of new and returning Pokémon in Sword and Shield’s first expansion, but one of the most coveted new additions is Galarian Slowbro. …
Pokémon Sword and Shield Zeraora Max Raids kick off as Isle of Armor DLC releases
Pokémon Sword and Shield has a new Max Raid event revolved around mythical Pokémon Zeraora. Announced during the Pokémon Presents broadcast, Zeraora will now be…
Pokémon Smile is a free app to encourage kids to brush their teeth
While many expected Pokémon Sleep to get a grand unveiling, The Pokémon Company has instead announced two new mobile titles for the franchise in its…
New Pokémon Snap announced for Nintendo Switch
Pokémon Snap is set to be revived for the Nintendo Switch, The Pokémon Company has announced. In the company’s Pokémon Presents broadcast, they announced…
Capcom bans Filipino Champ from all events indefinitely after insensitive tweet
Ryan “Filipino Champ” Ramirez has been issued with an additional ban from an FGC event, only this time it’s all tournaments run by Capcom across…
G2 Esports signs Mixwell as captain of Valorant roster
G2 Esports has signed Oscar “Mixwell” Cañellas Colocho as their first Valorant player. Mixwell, a former CS:GO player from Spain, will be the captain of G2’s…
Pokémon Presents broadcast announced to showcase Isle of Armor DLC
With the first Pokémon Sword and Shield expansion set to be released on Wednesday 17th June, the Pokémon Company has announced a special presentation to…
Fortnite’s Device event transforms storm circle into a wall of water
Fortnite’s latest event appears to be signposting the map being drowned out, with the storm circle replaced by a wall of water around the map. …
Pokémon Sword and Shield Isle of Armor DLC release time and what to expect
In a franchise first, Pokémon is seemingly dropping the new game releases with additional content in favour of numerous DLC expansions. The first of…
Florida Mutineers battle to the top in wildest Call of Duty League Home Series yet
Whether by coincidence or not, the Call of Duty League has become far harder to predict since it moved to an online format back in…
Seattle Surge’s Octane fumes at Call of Duty League after painfully close loss against Atlanta FaZe
Seattle Surge nearly achieved a breakthrough match against top team Atlanta FaZe, yet their winning momentum was stunted by technical issues and a deadly play…