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Small but mighty: SteelSeries Prime Mini and Mini Wireless mouse review

After dropping the Prime line of gaming mice in June, SteelSeries once again found itself in the hands of high-profile players like FaZe Clan’s Russel “Twistzz” Van Dulken. Now, SteelSeries is doubling down on the success of the full-sized lineup with a couple of miniature updates to the tried-and-true formula.  The Prime Mini and Prime Mini Wireless successfully downsize the highlights of the original line while making the shape more accessible for certain grip users and those with smaller hands. Nuts and bolts SteelSeries’ Prime Mini line consists of two

Dot Esports’ official Worlds 2021 power rankings 

After a year of blood, sweat, and tears, the 2021 World Championship is almost here. The 22 best League of Legends teams across the globe have worked themselves to the bone during the Summer Split, and their efforts have allowed them to rise above the rest of the competition in their respective regions to reach the biggest League event of the year. Everything they’ve built has culminated into this one tournament. This is where legends are made and legacies are forged. From formidable powerhouses to tantalizing underdogs, next month should

The differences between the standard and deluxe edition of New World

It’s crunch time. New World, Amazon’s long-awaited MMO, hits the live servers on Sept. 28. But there’s one final decision still to be made: Should you purchase the standard or the deluxe edition of the game? The standard edition of New World will set you back a one-time purchase of $39.99. If you happen to pre-order the game, you’ll be entitled to Isabella’s amulet, which weathers attacks and deals additional damage against certain types of enemies, a unique title that you can proudly display to your fellow explorers in Aeternum,

Climbing back: How a superstar-packed Cloud9 can defy expectations at Worlds 2021

In the span of just four months, Cloud9 went from one of the top League of Legends teams in the world to one of the international scene’s shakiest. After winning the North American Spring Split title in convincing fashion in May, the team was a shoe-in to be a top-four team at the Mid-Season Invitational. Since that point, though, Cloud9 have fallen off a proverbial cliff.  Of course, they didn’t fall as hard this year as they did in 2020 when they went from winning the LCS in the spring

OG welcomes Misha as head Dota 2 coach for The International 10

OG officially named CIS Dota 2 veteran Mikhail “Misha” Agatov as the team’s head coach for The International 10 today. Misha has been working with the team for six months now, having joined up as a coach following the end of the 2021 Dota Pro Circuit’s second season in June, while Titouan “Sockshka” Merloz had moved to an assistant coaching role.  Another professional paper holder joins the crew ?After DPC, the team worked extremely hard and brought in some extra help. Today, we are thrilled to share with you that

Zeta Division to skip VCT APAC Last Chance Qualifier

Zeta Division, a Japanese VALORANT team, has declined to participate in the VCT APAC Last Chance Qualifier and thus won’t attend VCT Champions, the organization announced today. The decision comes after the all-Japanese squad had a tough run at VCT Masters Three Berlin, leaving the international competition in the group stage following two losses. They were the second team in the Japanese standings behind Crazy Raccoon, who qualified for VCT Champions following their participation in Berlin. Even though Zeta Division had a good shot at the APAC LCQ, the organization

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

The best players who didn’t make the 2021 World Championship

In the world of competitive League of Legends, a new era has been ushered in as fresh faces and fiery newcomers take center stage at the 2021 World Championship. Many kings of old have been dethroned across the globe, but in the ashes of those fallen empires lie the names of many different superstars in League esports. Unfortunately for those same superstars, they’ll will be watching the tournament from home like the rest of us. Their stories have been put on hold and they now must watch their peers battle

5 Big Takeaways From Valorant Masters 3 Berlin

Sentinels Bleed Credit: Nerd Street Gamers Sentinels’ hot streak has finally come to an end. The team’s domestic and international dominance has been one of the major talking points of Valorant esports for the whole of 2021 so far, and it has given rise to some of the scene’s most popular and beloved personalities. Masters Berlin, however, proved to be a competition too far for the favorites. Sentinels was handed its first-ever loss on LAN to G2 during the group stage, the European team who had previously been the first

NBA 2K22 Limitless Spot-Up and Chef Badges Explained

Top GamesHere's a breakdown of the Limitless Spot-Up and Chef Badges in NBA 2K22 MyCareer on Current Gen and Next Gen. / Photo courtesy of 2KIn NBA 2K22, there remains no true successor to the longtime beloved Limitless Range/Range Extender Shooting Badge from past titles.While Chef and Limitless Spot-Up seems on paper to be a split-up version of the OG Badge, players are quickly discovering that they don't seem to be activating in the situations that they are accustomed to. For those wondering what these two brand-new options are for,