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Astralis at the Stockholm Major: Last hurrah, or new dynasty?

Astralis are the most successful organisation in the history of Counter-Strike. That is undeniable; the litany of tournament wins, the months upon months spent at the very top of the world rankings, the Majors to their name. Four Majors to be precise, the last three they have won on the bounce. At this point, with two years having passed since the last, it is almost difficult to remember anyone but Astralis winning a major; indeed, many newer fans of the game watching now will have never experienced anyone other than

JGOD Shows Off Best LAPA SMG Setup in Warzone

Call of DutyCourtesy of ActivisionMost Call of Duty: Warzone player wants to make sure that they are on top of the meta in order to get the most wins they can. As Warzone Season Six gets rolling, some guns are beginning to change tiers due to changes or new additions. This season is no different, with the LAPA SMG now getting attention as a top-tier weapon. Here is JGOD's best setup for the LAPA SMG in Warzone Season Six.[embedded content]+: Damage, Fire Rate-: Effective Damage Range, Bullet Velocity+: Sound Suppression,

Far Cry 6 Helicopter Locations: Where to Grab Helicopters

Top GamesNot every Far Cry 6 helicopter has a weapon attached, but those that do provide incredible firepower. / Photo courtesy of UbisoftFar Cry 6 features several locations at which players can hop in the cockpit of a helicopter, but be warned: Often these helicopter landing spots are controlled by enemies, so you may find yourself fighting through some of Antón Castillo's henchmen before you can fly free. Here's where you can find helicopters in Far Cry 6.[embedded content]The 1952 Kaumbat R-25 is described in-game as a "Commercial version of

Best Cards for Nightmare Difficulty in Back 4 Blood

Top GamesImage courtesy of Turtle Rock StudiosBack 4 Blood's Nightmare difficulty is no joke. Here are the best cards to use in order to stand a chance. Players who fancy themselves a challenge might be tempted to dive into Back 4 Blood's Nightmare mode. Test it out a few times and you'll quickly realize that this mode does not hold its punches. There are a number of tactics you can emply, though, to maximize your chance of survival. Memorizing layouts, good communication (if you're playing with friends), and careful attachment

How to Get the Sideways Scythe in Fortnite

FortniteHere's a breakdown of how to get the Sideways Scythe in Fortnite Chapter 2 Season 8. / Photo courtesy of Epic GamesHow to get the Sideways Scythe in Fortnite is something many are wondering now that more and more players are diving into the Fortnitemares 2021 event for the first time.As described in Epic Games' Oct. 19 patch notes for v18.21 for Fortnite, The Cube Queen's wrath has given rise to a new Sideways weapon — the sinister Sideways Scythe. Here's a breakdown of how to get the Sideways Scythe

What If Apex Legends Didn’t Have Character Abilities?

Apex LegendsApex Legends / Credit to EA/RespawnHaving a cast of characters with unique personalities and abilities adds variety to the gameplay and ensures that just about everybody can find a character they enjoy playing. But what sets Apex Legends apart from other shooters with unique characters is that it is a Battle Royale game.I think Battle Royale games can make it more difficult to balance character abilities because of how different each game plays. Any team of legends can drop on any spot on the map and use any weapons

First Strike League of Legends: New Rune Details

League of LegendsComing soon to League of Legends PBE is First Strike, a new rune that grants players extra gold and damage against enemy champions. / Photo courtesy of Riot GamesThe new First Strike rune coming soon to League of Legends is one of the major additions making its debut for the 2022 preseason.Starting Oct. 19, the League of Legends Preseason 2022 was made available on the PBE, allowing players to test plenty of new content over the next four weeks. Among the reveal of two new dragons, new Mythic

Back 4 Blood Card Builds: Best to Use

Top GamesWe’ve sorted out a complete list of the best cards to pick up and use in Back 4 Blood. / Turtle RockWe’ve sorted out a complete list of the best cards to pick up and use in Back 4 Blood.We’ve focused on the utility of each card. That is to say—which cards will be the most useful in a variety of situations. Some cards may feature elements already covered by a teammate or the player, themselves, choosing a specific cleaner. In those situations where the composition just isn’t there—we’ve

Back 4 Blood Character Tier List: Best and Worst

Top GamesWe’ve compiled a list of the best and worst player characters currently available in Back 4 Blood. / Turtle RockWe’ve compiled a list of the best and worst player characters currently available in Back 4 Blood.There are eight characters on the roster at the time of writing that players can jump in and use on campaign missions. They are called “Cleaners”—a morbid joke made, in part, due to their profession focusing on “cleaning up” the area of infected individuals.Below, we’ve explained our ranking of the best and worst cleaners

Pokemon UNITE Free Rotation for the Week of Oct. 17

PokémonWe’ve compiled a short list and layered explanation on which Pokemon are included in the free rotation this week. / Tencent, Game FreakWe’ve compiled a short list and layered explanation on which Pokemon are included in the free rotation this week.It’s that time of the week again: Pokemon UNITE’s free rotation turnover has completed and trainers have a new set of free trial Pokemon to choose from. Free rotation allows trainers to try out a Pokemon before they commit the Aeos currency to purchase their license, making it a popular