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VALORANT pro Slaze denies boosting accusations after being suspended from VCT Game Changers

Riot Games has suspended Slaze, a member of Polaris, from competing in the VALORANT Champions Tour Game Changers Series Three Main Event this weekend for boosting. But Slaze claims this was a targeted attack.  As reported by Jake Lucky, Slaze posted a TwitLonger explaining her side of the story. She claims to have never boosted anyone or been boosted on her accounts. She also claims that the issue stems from someone not liking her and using their friends at Riot to target her.  The suspension prevents Slaze from competing with

Mertz leaves CS:GO, switches to VALORANT

Daniel “mertz” Mertz has chosen to bring a breath of fresh air to his career by making the switch to VALORANT, following the path selected by many former CS:GO players. For the past year and a half, a lot of Counter-Strike pros have decided to pivot to Riot Games’ FPS. For some, it was a second chance to make a living in esports, while others wanted to try their luck at something new. The Dane posted a highlight reel of his own plays in VALORANT on Twitter today, announcing his

New World starter guide: What to do first

After years of development and multiple extended beta periods, New World has finally launched. The huge MMO project from Amazon Studios has rocketed to the top of the charts on its first day, dominating the rankings on both Steam and Twitch. If you’ve made it past the queues and into the game, then congratulations, your journey is now set to begin. Rather than walk you through the controls like the tutorial will do, we’ve put together a guide of tips and tricks to follow as your New World journey begins.

How to check what graphics card you have

A graphics card or graphics processing unit (GPU) is an integral part of any gaming experience. Identifying what type of graphics card you have means understanding the minimum PC requirements needed for whatever game you have your eyes set on. It’s also an easy way to help understand your gaming rig better. There are a few ways to check the GPU, specifically through Windows or third-party software, like Nvidia or AMD settings—the two primary graphics card manufacturers. This guide showcases how to identify a rig’s GPU through Windows, along with

Asuna’s VALORANT settings: Keybinds and crosshair

Peter “Asuna” Mazuryk is an American-born gamer who plays VALORANT for 100 Thieves and has made a handful of notable appearances in VCT events. Despite only being 18-years-old, the Jett and Reyna main has been a part of numerous top-five finishes for 100 Thieves in VCT events, including a semifinal finish at Stage Three Masters Berlin earlier this month. Asuna joined 100 Thieves last October after playing for Immortals for a few months immediately following the release of VALORANT in June.  In just more than a year of playing the

Pokemon GO Master League Breakdown: Sept. 27-Oct. 11

PokémonHere are our best tips to surviving the Master League in Pokemon GO. / Niantic LabsHere are our best tips to surviving the Master League in Pokemon GO.Like our Ultra League breakdown for this season—Pokemon GO Battle Season 9—we'll be going over exactly what trainers can expect during this tier of the league. The Master League calls upon trainers to bring out their best and brightest to compete for the top spot in the GO Battle League. Here's what you need to know.? A Natural Furfrou is a thing of

VALORANT fans can watch NA VCT Last Chance Qualifier in select theaters

VALORANT North American Esports and Iconic Events have collaborated to show the VALORANT Champions Tour Last Chance Qualifier in select Cinemark theaters nationwide next month.  The Last Chance Qualifier is the last opportunity for 10 teams to earn a spot in the VALORANT Champions event in December. Eight North American teams like 100 Thieves, FaZe Clan, XSET, and Version1 earned their spots in the event by accumulating NA Circuit Points. Two Oceania teams, ORDER and Chiefs ESC, got their slots from the Oceania Tour Championship.  Fans can enjoy the exciting

VALORANT player prevents double kill with perfectly timed Sage wall

In VALORANT, it’s tough to play defensively when being attacked by an enemy player. But one player prevented a near-certain double kill by reacting in a defensive manner at the perfect moment.  In a clip posted to Reddit earlier this week, a VALORANT player used Sage to place a frame-perfect wall in front of an encroaching Raze to not only prevent a would-be double kill, but also snag a round-winning takedown of their own.  In the clip, a Raze player is seen barreling over the top-mid section of Icebox, priming

VALORANT player creates incredible crochet versions of agents

A talented VALORANT player has created crochet versions of multiple agents, including Raze, Sage, and Omen.  VALORANT player dependent-airport recently posted their amazing crochet agents that bring the iconic characters to life in a new medium. They created crochet versions of Raze, Omen, Sage, Reyna, and Sova, each with their own unique color scheme and design. Raze also has her iconic headphones, while Omen has his three-line face design.  There are even small details like Sage’s green orbs on her belt and what appears to be a Blast Pack on

Can You Play Death Stranding Director’s Cut Offline?

Top GamesImage courtesy of Kojima ProductionsDeath Stranding thrives on online collaboration, but can it be played offline?The Death Stranding Director's Cut has finally released, bringing a whole new host of features to the divisive strand game. The game itself is certainly unique, and for that reason alone it's worth checking out. Players control Sam (Norman Reedus), a courier who delivers supplies to distant settlements, all while trekking across a fractured America. Sam is tasked with reconnecting these settlements and bringing them all onto the Chiral Network. The major themes throughout