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Riot to experiment with new decay configurations at higher League MMRs, will introduce harder ranked resets

So many changes have already been confirmed for the next League of Legends season—and Riot Games isn’t stopping just yet. In a new Quick Gameplay Thoughts blog post today, Cody “Codebear” Germain went into details about some adjustments headed to the ranked system of the game in the preseason and beyond. First, he talked about the team’s plans to experiment with some new decay configurations over the next couple of months due to LP decay rates at high ranks. For example, players returning to League after taking a break found

Bungie to vault Tangled Shore and Forsaken campaign when Witch Queen releases, spares Dreaming City

Bungie will vault Destiny 2’s Tangled Shore and the Forsaken campaign when Witch Queen is released on Feb. 22, 2022, according to a recent blog post. The Dreaming City will escape the ax, at least for the time being, keeping both the Last Wish raid and the Shattered Throne dungeon in the game. The release of Witch Queen will send the Forsaken campaign and the Tangled Shore to the Destiny Content Vault (DCV). Master Rahool will take over Spider’s duties of selling goods and destination materials, while Warden of Nothing

Siege’s Y6S3.3 Designer Notes preview Melusi nerf, buffs to Wamai, Castle, Kapkan, and Hard Breach Charges

Rainbow Six Siege’s upcoming patch is bringing down the nerf hammer on Melusi and showing some love to Wamai, Castle, Kapkan, and a host of other operators. Ubisoft outlined the changes in the Y6S3.3 Designer Notes blog post, showing fans what they can expect when the patch deploys on the Test Server later today. The Melusi nerf will take the operator’s Nitro Cell and replace it with a Bulletproof Camera. The goal is to “tone down her fragging potential and focus in on her intel side,” placing her role closer

League of Legends Udyr Rework Teased in Champion Roadmap

League of LegendsPhoto Courtesy of Riot GamesThe League of Legends champion roadmap has teased some of the upcoming changes to Udyr in its most recent edition. Riot had previously let us know that Udyr would be receiving a VGU or visual gameplay update, but its release date has not yet been confirmed.A VGU is similar to a rework but not completely. VGU's change a champion's look, movement, and attack animation along with its splash art. They do not change a champion's abilities or strength. Fans have complained for a while

Everything you need to know about Prestige Points and skins in League of Legends

The 2021 season is reaching its end. While some players are focused on the battle for the Summoners’ Cup, others will be grinding some more League of Legends for the last chance to get this year’s Prestige skins. The latest addition to the collection is the Nightbringer Kayn Prestige Edition, available in the LoL Worlds 2021 Pass Bundle for 2650 Riot Points. That’s not the only way to get the Shadow Reaper’s golden skin, however: players can also unlock it with 2000 tokens from the Worlds event. While the first

How one WoW nerf changed cryptocurrency forever

Since its release in 2004, World of Warcraft has earned a legion of followers around the world. The title has had a tremendous impact on culture, but one of its least expected ripples caused a revolution in cryptocurrency. Perhaps the most intriguing example is with Vitalik Buterin, now known as one of the founding fathers of Ethereum (ETH). Before his biggest creation, however, Buterin was a Russian-Canadian who played Warlock from 2007 until 2010. He quit the class—and WoW altogether—after Blizzard nerfed one of his class’ spells. The nerf upset

How to Unlock Hammer and Sickle in Warzone and Cold War

Call of DutyPhoto courtesy of ActivisionMelee weapons are one of the most fun cosmetic items in Black Ops Cold War and Warzone. While their designs inject some fresh spice and variety into the game, so do the new melee animations that the weapons introduce.Cold War and Warzone players alike will soon have their chance to experience a new designs and animation when a new, dual-wield melee weapon drops with the Hammer and Sickle. Here's how players can unlock the new Call of Duty melee weapon. The Hammer and Sickle dual-wield

What are Forza Horizon 5’s PC Specs?

Top GamesImage provided by Playground Games.Forza Horizon 5 is nearly a month away, and developer Playground Games has officially unveiled the requirements for players on PC. Here are the specs for Forza Horizon 5 on PC.The specs required to play this racing game consists of three categories: Minimum Specs, Recommended Specs, and Ideal Specs. Minimum Specs allow for basic gameplay with good performance, and Recommended Specs are for those who want a good and smooth gaming experience. However, to experience the entirety of what Forza Horizon 5 has to offer

Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War season 6 roadmap highlights new multiplayer, Warzone, and Zombies content

Season six of Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War will introduce a significant amount of new content, including new multiplayer maps, changes to Verdansk, the final Zombies map, and a spooky seasonal event.  Fans got their first look at season six in a trailer released earlier this week, revealing the repercussions of Adler being brainwashed by Stitch. While operating off the grid, Adler planted explosives beneath Verdansk after discovering abandoned WWII-era bunkers full of decommissioned German bombs. While Stitch and his ally Fuze defused some of the explosives, some

Is Tilted Towers Coming Back to Fortnite?

FortniteImage courtesy of Epic GamesA new teaser has strongly hinted at the return of Tilted Towers to Fortnite.Tilted Towers, a beloved point of interest, was first introduced to the game back in Chapter 1, Season 2. Located between Loot Lake and Shifty Shafts, this area featured high-rise buildings that were often teaming with loot. The location became a popular drop point for many players, thanks to its unique height variations and high volume of loot. Sadly, at the end of Season X, the area was destroyed and Tilted Towers has