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Liquid and MAD Lions kickstart the NA vs. EU rivalry at Worlds 2021

This article is written in partnership with DJ Esports. All odds presented are at the time of publication and are subject to change. The League of Legends 2021 World Championship group stage is set to kick off on Oct. 11, giving fans their first taste of the classic NA vs. EU rivalry. Group D features Team Liquid and MAD Lions, two of the most hopeful squads from their regions, squaring off in a high-stakes opening match. Gen.G and LNG, from the LCK and LPL, round out the rest of the

Here are the players to watch at The International 2021

Dota 2 has had a chaotic 2021 season with remnants of the previous year carrying over while many teams host completely different rosters that have changed throughout the Dota Pro Circuit. Throughout that period, we only had two real chances to see players compete at an international level when the top teams from each region clashed at the OneEsports Singapore Major and WePlay AniMajor.  Now, heading into The International 10, 18 of the best teams in the world will battle it out from Oct. 7 to 17 for their share

London Spitfire drops 6 players ahead of 2022 Overwatch League season

The London Spitfire didn’t have a successful year in the Overwatch League, but this doesn’t come as a surprise since GM Ysabel “Noukky” Müller told fans at the beginning of the year not to expect much. Although the franchise’s goal is to develop European talent, quite a few of those talents are moving on. The Spitfire released a plethora of roster changes this morning, announcing that it’s parting ways with Daniel “Hadi” Bleinagel, Kristian “Kellex” Keller, Mikkel “Molf1g” Djernes, Dom “Hybrid” Grove, and Jeffrey “blasé” Tsang. The Spitfire is a

Which College to Choose in NBA 2K22 Next Gen

Top GamesWondering which college to commit to in NBA 2K22 MyCareer on Next Gen? Look no further. / Photo courtesy of Ralston Dacanay, 2KEarly on into NBA 2K22 MyCareer on Next Gen, players are given the choice of going to college, the G League, or the NBA.Ultimately, it's a no-brainer to go to college first as you can still go to the G League and NBA after and get all of the benefits in one swoop. For those wondering which school they should take their talents to, here is a

The International Compendium 2021 is live, features reworked item sets, updated Talent Autographs, and more

The International 10 is less than a week away and many of the world’s best Dota 2 teams are preparing to compete from Oct. 7 to 17 for a chance to lift the Aegis of Champions.  To celebrate the biggest Dota event of the year and share the spotlight with fans around the world, Valve is launching the next iteration of The International Compendium, which includes rewards and a way to directly support casters and talent. Just like with previous years, the TI Compendium acts as an interactive event in

Fan creates crossover between LEC and Jujutsu Kaisen

One League fan combined her love of anime and LEC to form a catchy hit right before the League of Legends World Championship 2021. The animation is a remake of the catchy Jujutsu Kaisen ending, including three players from Europe’s representatives at Worlds: Carzzy from MAD Lions, Bwipo from Fnatic, and Inspired from Rogue. The artist wrote that this took four months to finish. Related: Sources: Carzzy weighing options for MAD Lions contract renewal, may enter free agency in November The labor of love includes a lot of popular references

Team BDS mid laner Xico steals Baron with quick Flash-Smite combo, escapes with Twisted Fate ultimate

Very few League of Legends players can steal a Baron in a pit full of enemies, but even fewer can escape with their health bar still intact. While playing as Twisted Fate, Team BDS mid laner Francisco José “Xico” Cruz Antunes successfully stole the Baron from the hands of the enemy team and managed to escape with his life. His opponents were on the verge of obtaining the team buff just after the 20-minute mark when Xico’s Twisted Fate suddenly appeared in the pit with a blue card in-hand, chosen from

Pressure and performance: Overwatch League’s most vital DPS players on the 2021 season

Overwatch at its highest level has overwhelmingly been run by tanks and supports for the past few years. From the omnipresent GOATS meta of 2019 to the dull double-shield brought on by Sigma’s introduction, the top tier of the game has revolved around everyone except damage dealers.  This year, something shifted. Whether due to Hero Pools or improved balance changes, the Overwatch League somehow morphed into a smarter version of its inaugural self. Compositions reverted from slow and steady to fast-paced and chaotic, inviting sneaky Sombras, quick-shooting cowboys, and snappy

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

The 9 best Playmaking Badges in NBA 2K22

NBA 2K22 has finally launched, and countless gamers are making the switch from last year’s title. When a new NBA 2K title gets released, players embark on a new journey on game modes like MyCareer and MyPark. Even if you achieved great success in NBA 2K21, you’ll need to start from scratch in NBA 2K22. While starting from square one may sound a bit discouraging at first, odds are you’ll warm up to the journey as you slowly start your adventure again. With each new title, the NBA 2K series