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Team Spirit step out of the shadows, eliminate Virtus Pro from The International 10

Team Spirit can’t be stopped in the lower bracket of The International 10. They’ve followed up a sweep of two-time TI champions OG earlier today with the organization’s first win over Eastern European rival Virtus Pro since Spirit signed the Yellow Submarines stack last December and just the second win over VP in the organization’s history.  While the Vici Gaming and T1 series slowly slid into the Chinese Dota 2 team’s favor over the course of the three games, the CIS showdown was competitive throughout—even if some of the matches

Apex confirms Ash is Dr. Reid

Respawn finally gave fans a reveal they’ve been waiting for since season seven. Apex Legends’ latest Twitter comic confirmed today that Dr. Ashleigh Reed, Horizon’s deceitful assistant who left her stranded on the outskirts of a black hole, is actually Ash, the simulacrum from the Titanfall franchise that first appeared in Apex during season five. The reveal came as part of a season 10 Twitter comic, which shows Horizon’s efforts to discover who Ash was before she became a simulacrum. The storyline so far involves Horizon, Revenant, and Ash, with

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

Team Secret make it to top 3 for first time after sweeping Invictus Gaming at The International 10

Team Secret have finally broken their curse. They’re guaranteed at least a third-place finish at The International 10 with a dominant 2-0 victory against Invictus Gaming today.  Heading into this Dota 2 series, Secret were riding high after sweeping two-time defending champions OG—and they didn’t let that momentum slip.  Game one was a rout with Puppey doing Puppey things, giving iG heroes that are perceived as strong when in their players’ hands during the draft only to turn around and absolutely crush them. Specifically with Emo’s Lina, Secret were never

Sheepy talks UOL’s communication struggles leading up to Worlds 2021

A team so dominant in its region can sometimes have its struggles overlooked in favor of its successes. For Unicorns of Love’s founder and head coach Sheepy, improving communications and taking precautionary steps to be able to perform at the highest level is of utmost importance. Although the League of Legends team performed well in the past several years, communication issues played a role in preventing them from reaching a higher level when it came to the international stage.  From ensuring the team was always prepared to strengthening the team’s

Respawn Entertainment Explains Why Epic Banner Bug Still Active

Apex LegendsApex Legends' Epic banner bug is still being worked on by the dev team. / Photo courtesy of Respawn Entertainment/EAAn Apex Legends developer has explained why a bug causing animated banners to prevent players from getting into matches is still active in the game despite having been officially acknowledged in September.Apex Legends has hundreds of cosmetics, but Epic-tier banners featuring animations appear to be tied to crashes that take place before matches. Apex Legends development studio Respawn Entertainment has tried multiple times to fix the bug, but has yet

Rainbow Six Siege Pro League Caster Michael “KiXSTAr” Stockley Passes Away at 24

Top GamesPhoto courtesy of UbisoftMichael "KiXSTAr" Stockley passed away unexpectedly on Monday, Oct. 11, it was announced by his family on Wednesday. The announcement was distributed on Twitter by his casting partner Parker "INTERRO" Mackay.A statement from the family of Michael "KiXSTAr" Stockley (March 9, 1997 - October 11, 2021) pic.twitter.com/wcxeK38wQn— Parker Mackay (@INTERRO) October 13, 2021KiXSTAr was one of the most beloved and talented members of the Rainbow Six Siege Pro League talent team. Last year, he was awarded the Esports Colour Caster of the Year award at the