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Bringing Brazil to the Major: How 21 players fought their way to the biggest stage

The PGL Stockholm Major will have the most Brazilian representatives in Major history. At 21 players, this is 6 more than at StarLadder Berlin, the tournament which previously featured the most Brazilian players. When it comes to the top 16 stage, Stockholm has not yet passed the highest number of participants, but considering only half of those teams have been decided and we are already over halfway there, the odds are that this Major will see the most Brazilian attendees any way you slice it. But how did Brazil get

Apex Legends Trick Lets Caustic Enter Replicators

Apex LegendsThis Apex Legends bug lets Caustic players hide inside Replicators. / Photo courtesy of Respawn Entertainment/EAAn Apex Legends player has discovered a bug that allows Caustic to clip into the Replicators scattered around the map.Replicators are crafting locations that players can use to turn raw materials into loot. Using one notifies players in the area and takes 10 seconds. Their locations on the map are randomized, and more drop over the course of a match. The glitch allowing players inside the Replicators is easy to reproduce, as demonstrated by

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

Cold War and Warzone ‘The Haunting’ Halloween Event Roadmap Revealed

Call of DutyWe've explained the full breadth of content showcased in the Call of Duty (COD): Warzone "The Haunting" Halloween event roadmap. / Activision, Raven SoftwareWe've explained the full breadth of content showcased in the Call of Duty (COD): Warzone "The Haunting" Halloween event roadmap.The annual Haunting of Verdansk is well underway this year in COD: Warzone. Players of the flagship battle royale will be able to experience ghastly frights, aggressive combat, and otherworldly opponents as they fight their way through lobbies during the back half of October. Thankfully, they

Apex Legends Patch 1.82: Full Notes, Major Bug Fixes

Apex LegendsImage courtesy of Respawn EntertainmentA new update has been rolled out for Apex Legends. Here are the full notes for everything that has arrived in Patch 1.82. Respawn always seem to have battle on their hands when it comes to Apex Legends. With major bugs causing a lot of grief for many players, updates have been regularly rolled out in order to combat them. This update is no different, aiming to bring an end to the animated banner bugs which have been crashing games as of late. Along with

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

‘The Haunting’ Warzone Halloween Trailer Revealed

Call of DutyWe’ve provided a full recap of the latest Halloween event trailer for Call of Duty (COD): Warzone. / ActivisionWe’ve provided a full recap of the latest Halloween event trailer for Call of Duty (COD): Warzone. What’s your favorite place to drop? Warzone players got an ear full of the iconic Scream franchise during the latest Halloween event trailer for the game. With Ghostface, Frank, an influx of skeletal masks of all colors, and aggressive zombies on the loose, this year’s seasonal spector-tacular is shaping up to be one

TFT Mortdog reveals 7 Set 6 Mutant trait possibilities

Game design director Stephen “Mortdog” Mortimer revealed seven possible outcomes today for the Teamfight Tactics Mutant trait in Set Six Gizmos and Gadgets.  Scheduled to drop on the PBE on Oct. 20, TFT Set Six Gizmos and Gadgets contains a trait that changes with each game played. The Mutant trait offers unique bonuses that will vary each game, with up to seven options. Champions with the Mutant trait in Set Six include Kassadin, Kog’Maw, Cho’Gath, Malzahar, Dr. Mundo, and Kai’Sa.  The seven possible Mutant trait outcomes are Hyper-Adrenal Glands, Bio-Leeching,

Fnatic’s Bwipo explains how roster change and personal struggles resulted in turmoil at Worlds 2021

Fnatic had nothing short of a tumultuous ride through the League of Legends 2021 World Championship. After Upset had to unexpectedly drop out from the competition due to personal circumstances, the team lost their footing trying to balance this new roster with little preparation, and have been eliminated from the event. Bwipo, Fnatic’s starting jungler, explained on Twitter that losing Upset at Worlds and little preparation with Bean took a toll on the entirety of the team. Yet outside of this change, Bwipo had also been dealing with personal issues

How to play TFT Double Up Lab: Full details and updates

A new Lab called Double Up is coming to Teamfight Tactics shortly after the release of Set Six Gizmos & Gadgets. Releasing via PBE one day before the launch of TFT Set Six Gizmos & Gadgets, players can queue into the Double Up Lab with a partner or as a solo player. The Lab will become available on Live servers when Patch 11.23 drops on Nov. 17. Similar to the Hyper Roll TFT Lab, there are five badges awarded for rank placements: Gray (zero points), Green (1,400 points), Blue (2,600