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100 Thieves exit Worlds 2021 with a bang by taking down EDG in final match of Group B

It’s been a tough League of Legends 2021 World Championship for 100 Thieves, the LCS’ first seed. After losing to Korea’s T1 in the second match of day five, the team were knocked out in a relatively disappointing fashion. They did leave the tournament with their heads held high, however, after finishing their run with a victory over China’s EDward Gaming. Group B had been a one-sided affair for the Eastern teams in the bracket up to the last game of the day, with T1 winning every game they had

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

A new champion will be crowned at The International 10 as Team Spirit eliminate defending champs OG

The threepeat is dead and a new champion will be crowned at The International 10 after Team Spirit sent the two-time champions packing with an utterly dominant 2-0 performance.  Led by Collapse with two games on Magnus, TORONTOTOKYO looking the best he ever has, and the entire roster playing like a group of seasoned veterans, Spirit made the games look easy and, by the end of the series, were clearly feeling themselves.  In game one, OG slowed down the tempo during the mid-game, but it never felt like they were

Twitch breaks viewership records again in 2021

This article is proudly sponsored by Stream Hatchet. As pandemic restrictions lessen around the U.S., many are returning to school, offices, and entertainment venues. This reopening of restaurants, movie theatres, and concert halls means increased competition against the livestreaming space, which saw massive growth during 2020. So how are streaming platforms faring as more and more people attempt a “return to normal,” and which platforms are seeing the most growth? According to data analytics platform Stream Hatchet, Twitch remains the most popular livestreaming platform with over 18.5 billion hours watched

Western teams crumble while LPL, LCK dominate third day of Worlds 2021 group stage

The third day of the 2021 League of Legends World Championship group stage played host to eight more games between the best teams on the planet. And now that the first half of the group stage is officially in the books, it’s becoming clear which teams are poised to move onto the bracket stage of the event and which ones are on the precipice of heading home.  Teams from the field of 16 will take a collective day of rest tomorrow and no tournament games will be played in preparation

T1 take down 100 Thieves, ensure North America goes winless on day 3 of Worlds 2021 group stage

Today was a tough day for Western League of Legends fans. After 100 Thieves’ disappointing performance against T1, North American teams officially went winless on the third day of the 2021 World Championship group stage. Things were looking promising for 100 Thieves after their win against DetonatioN FocusMe yesterday. They represented the last glimmer of hope for LCS fans watching the tournament today, who had just witnessed the dismantling of both Cloud9 and Team Liquid at the hands of DWG KIA and Gen.G, respectively, and were searching for something to

Virtus Pro overcome experience gap, beat Vici Gaming at The International 10

No previous experience playing at The International didn’t hinder Virtus Pro today. All five players made their debut on the event’s main stage in the upper bracket and completed what many Dota 2 fans view as an upset against a veteran Vici Gaming squad.  This was a clash of playstyles, with VG playing composed and VP going for their usual, more aggressive drafts. And despite being punished early, the young CIS squad managed to gather themselves and win the series 2-1.  VG looked like they might have an easy time

How to Feed Pelicans in Far Cry 6

Top GamesWe've put together this handy guide to explain how to feed the pelicans on Yara in Far Cry 6. / UbisoftWe've put together this handy guide to explain how to feed the pelicans on Yara in Far Cry 6.Pelicans are both wondrous feats of nature and a terrifying example of what Mother Nature can cook up. This bird is able to swim, fly, and carry a certain amount of weight—whether that be fish to eat later, water, or your wallet—in its expandable gullet. Typically, these birds can be found

Seoul Dynasty parts ways with four players, head coach ahead of 2022 season

One of the hallmarks of Overwatch esports is the uniquely high turnover rate of its players. With the 2021 offseason in full swing, it seems few players will remain with the same organization heading into next year. The Seoul Dynasty is the latest team to announce the departure of several players in one dump, this time releasing DPS player Park “Saebyeolbe” Jong-ryeol, tank players Hwang “Marve1” Min-seo and Lim “Toyou” Hyun-woo, as well as support player Jung “Anamo” Tae-sung. The organization also dropped head coach Park “Changgoon” Chang-geun after three

How to Open the Du or Die Locked Door in Far Cry 6

Top GamesImage courtesy of UbisoftIf you're stuck wondering how to open the Du or Die locked door in Far Cry 6, don't worry - here's what you need to know.Far Cry 6 has finally launched and many players are getting stuck into what the island of Yara has to offer. This world offers many hidden secrets and areas just waiting to be discovered, some proving to be more of a challenge to access than others. If you've stumbled across a certain locked door underneath Fort Quito, you're probably left wondering