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Team Empire’s Dota 2 team goes inactive until after The International 10

Yet another organization has decided to take an extended break from Dota 2 until The International 10 ends, with Team Empire moving its entire lineup to the inactive roster earlier today.  Empire is one of the oldest CIS competitors in Dota, but after just missing out on qualifying for TI10, the organization is weighing its options for the next phase of competitions.  Over the last nine months of competition, Empire were a consistent team, placing in the top eight in almost every competition since January. This included a second-place finish

Overwatch League reveals 2021 Role Stars

At the end of each season, the Overwatch League bestows awards on some of its top players. Big titles like Rookie of the Year and MVP have already been announced, but this season’s Role Stars will also join the circle of 2021 champions. Four players in each role are given the honor of Role Star each year. The title is mostly a matter of pride, but players will get to have a special icon next to their name during the 2022 season to signify their win. Role Star awards are

Warzone Sept. 23 Update Buffs Krig 6, Nerfs Gallo

Call of DutyWarzone's Sept. 23 update brings important weapon balance changes to the game. / Photo courtesy of ActivisionCall of Duty: Warzone's Sept. 23 update is the latest to adjust the game's balance, this time by nerfing the Bullfrog and Gallo while buffing the Krig 6. The update also brings changes to the Iron Trials mode.The Bullfrog had its ADS speed decreased by 9%, its movement speed decreased by 1% and its ADS movement speed decreased by 2%. The nerf to ADS speed is the most significant attempt to bring

Sources: VALORANT EMEA Game Changers event rules prevent certain marginalized genders, including non-binary persons, from competing

The Europe, Middle East, and Africa VALORANT Game Changers tournament will exclude certain marginalized genders, including those who identify as non-binary, from competing in the events, sources familiar with the tournament’s organization told Dot Esports. Transgender women will be allowed to compete throughout the event, but the rules are a break from the event’s North American counterpart, which includes “marginalized genders,” including non-binary persons. At the beginning of the year, Riot released its plans to hold the Game Changers tournament series that would supplement the VALORANT Champions Tour and work

OTS Tournament Pack 17 to feature Ultimate Infinite Impermanence, Black Luster Soldier – Soldier of Chaos, and not much else

OTS Tournament Pack 17 has been officially revealed for the Yu-Gi-Oh! TCG, headlined by reprints for Infinite Impermanence, Black Luster Soldier – Soldier of Chaos, and more.  OTS Packs are used to give players who attend tournaments at Official Tournament Stores access to multiple powerful cards that are used in competitive decks, along with rarity bumps and general reprints for other cards too.  OTS Pack 17 is set to start being distributed on Oct. 13 only at OTS stores for competitors. As always, they won’t be for sale at local

When can I pre-download New World?

After two successful betas, fans have been eagerly awaiting a chance to get back into the world of Aeternum and that chance is coming very soon with New World’s release on Sept. 28. New World is the latest MMO to receive a full release and Amazon’s first entry into the genre. The game boasts many of the features that MMO fans will be familiar with along with extra additions to differentiate the game from its competitors. These include the PvP focus, crafting system, among other features. With games increasing in

Initial reactions to the Worlds 2021 group draw: How does each team stack up against the field?

The field of 22 is set for this year’s League of Legends World Championship. Today’s group draw allowed each of the contenders at the event to get a glimpse at their soon-to-be competitors.  The 10 teams drawn into the play-in stage will battle for the four final berths in the tournament’s main event, while the other 12 teams competing at Worlds have already qualified for the group stage. As a result, they’ll sit the preliminary round of the tournament out but will still have plenty of time to get a

Is Alolan Marowak or Kanto Marowak Better in Pokemon GO?

PokémonDo alternate regional forms have any significance in Pokemon GO? Let's find out by comparing Marowaks. / Niantic LabsDo alternate regional forms have any significance in Pokemon GO? Let's find out by comparing Marowaks.Marowak was originally a Kanto region native, but recently gained an alternate appearance in the Alola region. Its PokeDex number is 105. As the evolved form of Cubone, Marowak is best known for the bone club it wields in combat—the reason for its namesake as marrow can be found inside bones and, well, it quite literally "whacks"

How Might Technology Help Your Business? Three Ways Explained

It’s challenging to keep up with the latest advances in technology, especially if you’re not a natural techie like most people. Instead of following every new technology craze, I propose that you focus on context, relationships, and intelligence within your company so your corporation can grow and achieve results. However, depending on the nature of your business, you should examine whether having the most cutting-edge technology can benefit your company and its products or services because having the best technologies incorporate within your business may not contribute towards your end

How to watch the $20,000 Z&Z Invitational Call of Duty: Warzone tournament

Two Call of Duty esports veterans with some of the best personalities the scene has ever had will be throwing a big-money Warzone tournament this week. ZooMaa and Methodz are teaming up for the Z&Z Invitational, a $20,000 trio tournament featuring top Warzone players, streamers, and even some Call of Duty League pros thrown in the mix during their offseason, too. With two characters like ZooMaa and Methodz hosting the action, it’s sure to be something that CoD fans won’t want to miss. And with $20,000 on the line, all