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DRX parts ways with coach cvMax

After a disappointing Summer Split, DRX has announced the departure of head coach cvMax. The team revealed the news via Twitter, saying cvMax and the organization came to the decision together. “Today, we announce the departure of Head Coach Kim ‘cvMax’ Dae Ho by mutual agreement,” DRX said. “We sincerely thank you for your hard work and service for the last two years. We wish you nothing but the best in your future.” While the team finished with a 9-9 record in the Spring and qualified for the Spring Playoffs,

Report: Lawyers representing Riot Games employees claim DFEH is interfering with Riot lawsuit

Lawyers representing the women who sued Riot Games in 2018 for allegedly perpetuating gender discrimination and harassment are claiming the California Department of Fair Employment and Housing (DFEH) is interfering with the lawsuit, according to a report from The Esports Observer’s James Fudge. Specifically, the attorneys allege the DFEH is trying to remove one of their clients, Gabriela Downie, from the suit, citing “what is effectively a movement for summary judgment against Plaintiff Downie on the issue of standing.” The lawyers claimed this to be a “blatant attempt by the

New Apex Legends Arena Map Leaked

Apex LegendsPhoto courtesy of Respawn EntertainmentA new Apex Legends Arenas map allegedly entitled Encore appears to have leaked on Wednesday according to Shrugtal, a software engineer and Apex Legends dataminer. While only one image appears to have been part of the leak it offers a good glimpse at the alleged upcoming Arenas map.Many in the Apex community were disappointed that Encore would be an Arenas map and not a battle royale one. Fans are still excited for the map's release, but were hoping to see more battle royale content. Cloud9

Warzone Player Runs into Two Players Wearing Unreleased Skins

Call of DutyPhoto courtesy of ActivisionTwo hackers were caught running what appear to be unreleased skins in Call of Duty: Warzone on Friday, Sept. 10.Warzone subreddit user u/Copy_Code captured the skins in screenshots, which they then uploaded to the subreddit.The first skin carries a cartoon- or comic-like look to it and is entirely black and white. The contrast between the style of Warzone and the style of the skin is quite severe and, as a result, it's garnered a mixed response from commenters.A glimpse at the first alleged leaked skin.

Tripwire Interactive CEO ‘Stepped Down’ Following Anti-Choice Remarks on Twitter

Tripwire Interactive has parted ways with John Gibson following an anti-choice tweet praising Supreme Court inaction over the Texas abortion bill. / Tripwire InteractiveTripwire Interactive has parted ways with John Gibson, now-former CEO, following an anti-choice tweet praising the Supreme Court's inaction over the Texas abortion bill.The decision came barely a day after Gibson's public tweet in support of the United States Supreme Court's inaction to adhere to emergency intervention requests to stop a six-week abortion ban law in the southern state of Texas. The law has been controversial from

New Animal Crossing: New Horizons Leaks Suggest Brewster Release Soon

Top GamesOne Nintendo leaker has uncovered new information that suggests fan-favorite barista pigeon, Brewster, could be added to New Horizons this season. / NintendoOne Nintendo leaker has uncovered new information that suggests fan-favorite barista pigeon, Brewster, could be added to New Horizons this season.A credible leaker for Nintendo's largest properties revealed that Brewster could be coming to the company's most recent life-simulator title, Animal Crossing: New Horizons. Longtime fans will recognize this sea-green pigeon from his role as the lovable yet reserved coffee barista from previous iterations of the franchise.

Maneater Co-Developer Shipright Studios Cuts Ties with Tripwire Interactive Due to Anti-Choice Sentiment

Top GamesShipwright Studios, co-developer of the shark-simulation game "Maneater," has cut all ties with Tripwire Interactive over anti-choice remarks. / Shipwright StudiosShipwright Studios, co-developer of the shark simulation game "Maneater," has cut all ties with Tripwire Interactive over anti-choice remarks made by the latter's president.The decision was made after John Gibson, president of Tripwire, published a tweet on his official Twitter profile applauding the United States Supreme Court for its silence and subsequent allowance of the controversial and allegedly inaccurately named anti-abortion bill in Texas. The bill—now law—has banned the