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How tiebreakers work at Worlds 2021

The 2021 League of Legends World Championship is in full swing. With the group stage winding down and the second round robin posing countless tiebreaker scenarios, there are plenty of chances for teams to play each other in winner-take-all games with berths in the knockout round on the line. The play-in and group stages at Worlds share a similar ruleset when it comes to tiebreakers, but there are a few alterations. Here’s everything you need to know about tiebreakers at Worlds 2021. When will the tiebreakers be played? In the

Heroic qualify for BLAST Fall Final

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 eliminate Invictus Gaming to reach top 3 at The International 10

There is something to be said about a team outperforming expectations on the world’s biggest stage—but Team Spirit has taken all of those words, phrases, and potential comparisons already. They continue to rise, and now they sit among the top three teams at Dota 2‘s The International 10.  In a rematch of the first series played in the upper bracket of the main stage, Spirit didn’t just get revenge on Invictus Gaming for sending them into the lower bracket. They crushed them—at least in their execution throughout the series.  The

Quincy Crew to undergo “significant changes”

One of North America’s strongest and longest-lasting teams is going to look radically different come next season. Quincy Crew, whose core players have stuck together even through disbanded organizations, will likely see “significant changes” according to Jack Chen, manager for Quincy Crew. “Most of us have been together for awhile and it’s time for people to explore other opportunities,” said Chen. “There are no hard feelings, no one is being kicked, it’s just time to see what else is out there.” Its hard typing these words, but there will be

Rainbow Six Siege Pro League Caster Michael “KiXSTAr” Stockley Passes Away at 24

Top GamesPhoto courtesy of UbisoftMichael "KiXSTAr" Stockley passed away unexpectedly on Monday, Oct. 11, it was announced by his family on Wednesday. The announcement was distributed on Twitter by his casting partner Parker "INTERRO" Mackay.A statement from the family of Michael "KiXSTAr" Stockley (March 9, 1997 - October 11, 2021) pic.twitter.com/wcxeK38wQn— Parker Mackay (@INTERRO) October 13, 2021KiXSTAr was one of the most beloved and talented members of the Rainbow Six Siege Pro League talent team. Last year, he was awarded the Esports Colour Caster of the Year award at the

This Apex Legends mod makes Octane’s Jump Pad very unsatisfying

The goal of mods is usually to make games look or work better, but what if they’re just chaotic? That’s the idea behind a new Apex Legends mod that takes all the gas out of Octane’s Jump Pad ultimate. Venerated modder mokeysniper returns from his adventures in Titanfall-style wall running to show off what Octane’s jump pad would be like if it was, in his words, “a frustrating piece of Garbage.” The video, which was created in the R5 Reloaded mod client, features several examples of Octane’s pad not throwing

TSM Signs Nokokopuffs as Apex Legends Content Creator

Apex LegendsApex Legends content creator Christian "Nokokopuffs" Feliciano has joined TSM. / Photo courtesy of TSMApex Legends content creator Christian "Nokokopuffs" Feliciano has joined TSM, both parties announced Tuesday.The Apex Legends signings keep on coming. Following the acquisitions of fellow content creator Jack "NiceWigg" Martin and pro players Nicholas "Vein" Hobbs, Alex "scuwry" Scala and Brendan "Onmuu" Pode to 100 Thieves, TSM has gone right back into the action.OH, Y'ALL THOUGHT WE WERE FINISHED? NAH. WE OWN APEX.Welcome to #TSM @Nokokopuffs_ pic.twitter.com/Ec8UQkTduD— TSM FTX (@TSM) October 12, 2021The news comes

These are all of the operators in Call of Duty: Vanguard

Call of Duty: Vanguard’s operators are a diverse, worldwide cast of fictional heroes inspired by real-life ones. Operators in Vanguard are more than just the skins you can buy. You can also level them up and they have their own unique perks and personalities. For example, each character has their own favorite weapon and using that specific weapon while playing as the operator will give you additional XP. “Heroism is built upon heroes, individuals with personalities who aren’t to be trifled with,” Sledgehammer Games said about the operators. “The Operators

Aidus Praised for Its Innovative Gaming 3D Joystick Mouse on…

When asked why they backed the product, some backers commented, “I've wanted a joystick for games for a long time, but haven't seen any that looked interesting enough” or “I am a 3D designer and I think your device will be great for use with CAD.” SEOUL, South Korea (PRWEB) October 05, 2021 Nextick is a joystick-type mouse that was specifically designed for gamers to feel more immersed during their games. On September 13, 2021, the Aidus team launched Nextick on Kickstarter and generated large popularity in the crowdfunding community.