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ArcSystemWorks announces ArcRevo 2021 schedule with Guilty Gear Strive as the only featured title

ArcSystemWorks is bringing back ArcRevo for a 2021 season, but the circuit’s third year of competition will only feature one title: Guilty Gear Strive. ArcRevo 2021 will begin later this year, with competitions being split between three different regions—Americas, Europe and the Middle East, and Japan/South Korea.  [embedded content] The only title being featured for this year’s circuit will be Guilty Gear Strive, ArcSys’s newest release. Typically, there would be some combination of Guilty Gear, Granblue, BlazBlue, or other games from the developer, but since this is the circuits’ return

Ranking the Seasonal Events in Warzone’s History

Call of DutyHere is a list ranking the seasonal events that have taken place in Call of Duty: Warzone thus far. / Photo courtesy of ActivisionThis list ranking the Warzone events is here to break down, reflect, and chronicle the seasonal events that have taken place in the battle royale's universe thus far.With the days counting down until Activision's new anti-cheat system debuts — along with a Verdansk '84 map replacement — to signal the beginning of full integration between Call of Duty: Vanguard and Warzone, here is a list

Overwatch League VP Jon Spector on ‘wide-open’ finals and next year’s big switch to Overwatch 2

Most Overwatch League fans know Jon Spector from his regular cameos in the league’s video updates, where he wields a whiteboard full of plans and a faux “script” of plot twists to spice up the season. In reality, he’s been working with an extensive team of experts as the league’s vice president, organizing this year’s grand finale and rolling toward the April 2022 start date of season five, confirmed to be played on an early build of Overwatch 2.   Ahead of the Overwatch League season playoffs, which begin on Sept.

The best 3-Line Rifle loadout in Call of Duty: Vanguard

Snipers often ruled the battlefield in World War II, using high vantage points and shots from a distance to pick off enemy squads from complete safety. Call of Duty: Vanguard’s WWII setting comes complete with a few sniper rifles that fit the era well, bringing the 1940s to the 21st century with glorious recreated precision. The first sniper available to players is called the 3-Line Rifle. The 3-Line Rifle, most commonly known as the Mosin Nagant, was a staple in the hands of Russian and Soviet Union soldiers. It’s one

T1 employee tests positive for COVID-19, all players and staff to be tested

An employee of T1 has tested positive for COVID-19, and now all T1 players and staff members are going to be tested as a safety precaution, the organization announced today via Twitter. T1 said that no one else has shown symptoms for COVID, but it is still requiring all of its players to be tested. “Earlier today, T1 was notified that an employee was tested positive for COVID-19,” T1’s statement reads. “Although the staff and players of T1 have not shown any symptoms, EVERYONE will be going to the nearest

How to install a GPU backplate

A graphics card is essential when building a PC. While some GPUs come with backplates, many GPUs don’t. Because the printed circuit board (PCB) on a GPU, in this case, is exposed, many people install a backplate to cover it up. This can help with keeping the PCB safe from dust. Installing a GPU backplate makes cleaning your graphics card much easier. Not to mention that when you look into your computer case, it’s more pleasing to see clean and consistent lines and colors.  Backplates do come with instructions and

The VCS hasn’t given up on Worlds 2021, continues to work with Riot to find a solution to travel restrictions, reports say

VCS team GAM Esports has been working closely with Riot Games to find a solution to Vietnam’s woes at the 2021 League of Legends World Championship, according to a report by TheThao. The top teams representing the region, GAM Esports and Saigon Buffalo Esports, had been ruled out of the end-of-year event due to “travel restrictions,” having failed to acquire the necessary visas to travel to Iceland in time.  But, during the past few weeks, GAM has been communicating with Riot’s team in Singapore via emails to find a way

Xbox and Special Olympics hold first ‘Gaming for Inclusion’ esports event

Gaming in general is moving toward accessibility, but that’s not as much the case in esports, which like other sports are competitive and by nature somewhat exclusive. Xbox and the Special Olympics are working together on a new event that combines competition with inclusion, and it’s going on right now. This week, Special Olympics athletes will be competing against each other in tournaments of Rocket League, Madden NFL 22 and Forza Motorsport 7. The prize, other than prestige and pride, is playing with one of the Special Olympics’ celebrity supporters:

Best Ice Gauntlet Build in New World

One of the most unique things about New World is its weapon mastery system that allows players to try out any or all of the game’s weapons on a single character, substituting the class-based system present in many MMO titles. Of the magical weapons in New World, the Ice Gauntlet boasts the most crowd-controlling abilities and is a great way to slow and stop offense for both PvE and PVP. With so many abilities to choose from, there are several different ways to level up this weapon to tailor your

League of Legends World Championship Headed to Reykjavik

League of LegendsWorlds 2021 kicks off in October. / Photo courtesy of Riot GamesThe 2021 League of Legends World Championship will be held in Reykjavik, Iceland, Riot Games announced Thursday.Players will descend on the Laugardalshöll indoor sporting arena's Hall A beginning Oct. 5 and compete through the finals set for Nov. 6. In the interest of public safety with regard to the COVID-19 pandemic, no in-person crowd will attend the event. The competition was previously scheduled to take place in China, but Riot changed course to allow as many players