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Hearthstone Patch 21.6, Deadmines mini-set arriving on Nov. 2

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Time Stamp: October 28, 2021 6:20 PM - Modified On: November 2, 2021 - Published By:
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Hearthstone’s Patch 21.6 is a large-scale update for all of its game modes and is arriving Nov. 2. The main appeal of this patch is the upcoming mini-set for the United in Stormwind expansion, which is themed after the Deadmines in Westfall. Similar to previous mini-sets, this one will be available for either $14.99 or 2,000 gold. Players unable to buy the mini-set through this method can find these cards in their United in Stormwind packs. The Deadmines mini-set will release Nov. 2, and players can expect four legendary cards,

Team Spirit shock the world, beat PSG.LGD to win The International 10

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Time Stamp: October 17, 2021 2:34 PM - Modified On: October 17, 2021 - Published By:
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From making it in by one game through regional qualifiers to a 0-4 start in the group stage, then going into one of the greatest lower bracket runs of all-time, Team Spirit held off PSG.LGD to cap off their Cinderella story by lifting the Aegis of Champions at Dota 2‘s The International 10.  Led by Miposhka, the only player on the team who has ever competed at a TI before, Spirit are the first CIS team to win The International since Na’Vi did it a decade ago at TI1. They

Heroic qualify for BLAST Fall Final

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Time Stamp: October 17, 2021 12:15 PM - Modified On: October 17, 2021 - Published By:
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Heroic secured a 2-0 victory over OG to grab a BLAST Premier Fall Final berth, winning 16-12 on Inferno and 16-11 on Overpass. The first map was a tight battle that went Heroic's way, whereas Overpass was always firmly in the control of the Danes. Looking forward to late November's BLAST Fall Final in the winners interview, Ismail "⁠refrezh⁠" Ali was asked about the inexperience of many of the team when it comes to LAN play, and he had some strong words about their expectations: "There is one thing that

Team Spirit send Puppey and Team Secret home, reach The International 10 grand finals

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Time Stamp: October 17, 2021 11:23 AM - Modified On: October 17, 2021 - Published By:
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There is only one series standing between Team Spirit and completing one of the most impressive runs in the history of Dota 2‘s The International after the CIS squad pulled off yet another upset and sent Team Secret home in the lower bracket finals at TI10.  The TI curse continues to loom over Puppey and his team, though it seems to have at least lessened. A third-place finish is Secret’s highest yet, improving on a fourth-place exit at TI9. However, even after showing how dominant they could be, largely controlling

A clash of titans, PSG.LGD and Team Secret collide for a spot in The International 10 finals

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Time Stamp: October 15, 2021 10:06 PM - Modified On: October 15, 2021 - Published By:
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This article is sponsored by DJ Esports. PSG.LGD was a favorite heading into The International 10, and they have thus far proved that they were worthy of that praise with a dominant run through the upper bracket that has them one series away from reaching the grand finals.  Standing in their way is Team Secret, another powerful squad that has been playing their best Dota of the year when it matters most, and is the only team that took a game off of LGD in the group stage.  LGD started this

Best VALORANT agents to use on Fracture

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Time Stamp: October 15, 2021 10:28 AM - Modified On: October 15, 2021 - Published By:
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Fracture is VALORANT’s newest map and offers a unique experience. It features an H-shaped layout where the defenders spawn in the center, which is a stark difference from other maps in rotation. Attackers can also push both sites from two directions by default, requiring defenders to always prepare for a push from two directions.  The new layout might mean your favorite agent isn’t the best choice on Fracture or you need to adjust your playstyle. The good news is most agents can at least hold their own on Fracture, although

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

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Time Stamp: October 15, 2021 6:14 AM - Modified On: October 15, 2021 - Published By:
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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

PSG.LGD cruises past Virtus.pro, reaches upper bracket finals at The International 10

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Time Stamp: October 14, 2021 6:13 PM - Modified On: October 14, 2021 - Published By:
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Tempo, flexibility, and strong drafting have been the key factors in deciding who remains in the upper bracket of The International 10, and PSG.LGD demonstrated just how powerful a team can look when all three elements are combined in their dominant victory over Virtus.pro. The win secured them a spot in the upper bracket finals.  Unlike their previous opponent Vici Gaming, VP couldn’t just rush in and take fights against LGD. The Chinese team that came into TI10 as a favorite to win it all was more than capable of

Vici Gaming, Virtus.pro, and the potential experience gap at The International 10

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Time Stamp: October 11, 2021 9:41 PM - Modified On: October 11, 2021 - Published By:
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This article is sponsored by DJ Esports. Virtus.pro had a very solid showing during the group stage at The International 10, finishing second in Group A with an 11-5 record and earning a top seed in the upper bracket of the event’s main stage.  During that group stage run, VP defeated Evil Geniuses, Alliance, and Team Aster, while also splitting their series with OG and showing that the young roster was more than capable of contending with players who have attended numerous TIs in the past.  Unlike the upstarts that many

Stepping up for North America, Team Liquid look for redemption at Worlds 2021

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Time Stamp: October 11, 2021 7:19 PM - Modified On: October 11, 2021 - Published By:
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This article is sponsored by DJ Esports. In comparison to the competition, Team Liquid stands out among the other finalists.  Following an underwhelming 3-3 run that ended with defeat in the group stage last year, the team changed up the roster by putting Alphari in the top lane and letting Santorin loose in the jungle. This lineup rotation had a largely positive impact on their performance and resulted in runner-up finishes in both the Spring and Summer seasons. This secured them the second seed in their group at Worlds. League