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Twitch confirms passwords, payment information are safe in latest update on security breach

In an update regarding the extensive Twitch data breach that occurred on Oct. 6, the platform officially reaffirmed users that their payment information and passwords are safe. Passwords and bank information were never accessed or at risk during the breach, according to Twitch. “Twitch passwords have not been exposed,” Twitch said. “We are also confident that systems that store Twitch login credentials, which are hashed with bcrypt, were not accessed.” Still, an unprecedented amount of information was leaked off of the streaming platform during the historic breach. Twitch seems confident

Heroic advance to bracket final with victory over Dignitas

Heroic secured victory over Dignitas, 19-16 on Nuke and 16-13 on Overpass, to stay on course to make the BLAST Fall Finals. We will see them back in action on Sunday at 15:30 for the bracket final, where they will face either Complexity or OG for that all important LAN berth. It wasn't all plain sailing for the Danes as evidenced by the close score lines on both maps, however Nuke was really where Dignitas should have made their mark on the series. cadiaN and co. had to be resilient

Best VALORANT agents to use on Fracture

Fracture is VALORANT’s newest map and offers a unique experience. It features an H-shaped layout where the defenders spawn in the center, which is a stark difference from other maps in rotation. Attackers can also push both sites from two directions by default, requiring defenders to always prepare for a push from two directions.  The new layout might mean your favorite agent isn’t the best choice on Fracture or you need to adjust your playstyle. The good news is most agents can at least hold their own on Fracture, although

New World player shows off minimap add-on

Since New World’s launch, some players have been asking for different quality of life features to be implemented into the game. One of these is the addition of a minimap. While Amazon hasn’t shared any plans to add an official minimap to the game, like with other MMOs the community has gone ahead and forged their own addons. One New World player shared their own minimap addon that fits perfectly amongst the game’s UI. In a clip shared to Reddit, we can see the addon in action and it works

Nickelodeon All-Star Brawl character Michelangelo banned from Super Smash Con

This weekend is set to have one of the first major Nickelodeon All-Star Brawl tournaments since the game’s release, but one character won’t be joining in on the action. At Super Smash Con this weekend, All-Star Brawl will have an event with a $10,000 prize pool up for grabs. The events director Michael Brancato shared the rules for this tournament on social media today, and one of the most notable points was the banning of Michelangelo. Really excited to be helping with the $10k Nickelodeon All-Star Brawl tournament at @SuperSmashCon

VALORANT player 3D prints foldable Prime 2.0 Karambit

A VALORANT player 3D printed a foldable Prime 2.0 Karambit, showing how cool the popular skin looks in real life.  VALORANT player Walid-Mafuj uploaded a short clip of the knife in action as they spun it around their finger and opened and closed the blade. A loose hinge allows the knife to open when swung, making it look like it has a spring-loaded mechanic. The 3D printed version also has the same aesthetic and colorway as the in-game version, allowing users to feel just as cool as their in-game character.

Chet Named Valorant Head Coach for Team Envy

ValorantChet "Chet" Singh has left TSM to coach for Team Envy. / Photo courtesy of Team EnvyTeam Envy has named Chet "Chet" Singh the new head coach of their professional Valorant team, the North American organization announced Wednesday.The addition comes nearly two weeks removed from Michael "Mikes" Hockom vacating the position due to an odd contract negotiation fallout with the organization. Joined @Envy excited to work with my boys https://t.co/i5UoSjvADf— Envy Chet (@chetsingh) October 13, 2021Chet, 25, is one of the most well-known and experienced voices in the competitive Valorant