Guild and BIG surprise by qualifying for VCT EMEA Challengers 1

Valorant News The VALORANT Champions Tour Stage 1: Challengers 1 qualifiers have ended with new and old faces making the cut. The qualifier event ultimately decided the first wave of teams who will compete at the EMEA Challengers in February. Teams will have another chance to earn a spot in Challengers 2 starting Monday January 17th. The VALORANT Champions Tour Stage 1: Challengers #1 qualifiers have ended with new and old faces making the cut....

July 28, 2025 · 4 min · 652 words · Anna Blake

Hack the World: Nerdcore rapper Azazus creates Sombra rap with Overwatch 2 voice actress Carolina Ravassa

Overwatch 2 News Overwatch 2 fans have created a Sombra rap and music video called “Hack the World” in honor of the character’s birthday. There’s no shortage of talent within the Overwatch 2 community, and this is highlighted by how Overwatch 2 fans have created a rap and music video titled “Sombra Rap | Hack the World” in honor of the damage hero. The rap features Carolina Ravassa, who is Sombra’s voice actress!...

July 28, 2025 · 2 min · 401 words · Herbert Reed

Hanamura returns in 2024 with new Overwatch PVP mode Clash, Hanaoka map

Overwatch 2 News The BlizzCon opening ceremonies bring news of a new Overwatch PVP mode, Clash, as well as the Hanaoka map–Hanamura is reborn. The BlizzCon opening ceremony was a whirlwind of news if you’re an Overwatch fan. In addition to the reveal ofits 39th Hero, Mauga to the game, we also got a peek at 2024. A dual announcement came from Game Director Aaron Keller that a new Overwatch PVP mode, Clash, coming next year....

July 28, 2025 · 2 min · 317 words · Ryan Barton

Happy birthday, Blanka! A history of the green, mean Street Fighter OG

Street Fighter News It is Blanka’s birthday! Find out more regarding the green man’s origins and history within the “Street Fighter” franchise. Super Bowl Sunday? Nope. It is Blanka’s birthday. The famous Street Fighter character first appeared in Street Fighter Alpha 3 in 1998, making him an OG to the series. Here is a brief history of theferal green monster. Coming from the jungles of Brazil, Blanka has been a fan favorite for 25 years now Premiering during the release of Street Fighter Alpha 3, Blanka easily became the main character for many players....

July 28, 2025 · 2 min · 377 words · Kristen Smith

Hearthstone Grandmasters Week 1 crowns lambyseries, xBlyzes, and Fr0zen as champions

Hearthstone News Congratulations to the weekly regional winners! Check out their strategies and line ups in this recap. Hearthstone Grandmasters 2022 Season 1 Week 1 crowned Wesley “lambyseries” Seek, Zakarya “xBlyzes” Hail and Frank “Fr0zen” Zhang as its regional champions! Using decks from the Fractured in Alterac Valley expansion, these three competitors duked it out against their opponents and won under the Conquest format. During this Hearthstone Grandmasters week, the format involved four decks and four unique classes....

July 28, 2025 · 4 min · 818 words · Logan Andrade

How to fix CS:GO mic not working

CS:GO Guides Teammates can’t hear you? The problem might be on your end. Here are the solutions to fix your mic in CS:GO! CS:GO is a multiplayer FPS game best enjoyed with friends. However, even if you are playing solo, there are many times when using a mic to communicate will have a significant impact on your rank and performance. So it’s best to fix any problems. Here’s how to fix CS:GO mic not working in-game....

July 28, 2025 · 2 min · 404 words · Deborah Kaufman

Inti Creates’ Blaster Master Zero 2 is out today on Switch

Well I said there would be at least one surprise Blaster Master Zeroarrived back in 2017 and fans have been wondering what was in store for the series ever since. Welp that question has been answered today, as Inti Creates has announced thatBlaster Master Zero 2is out…now. As I saidin our “watch here” postit was obvious surprises were coming, but this is the second game that’s out today following theNuclear Throneport....

July 28, 2025 · 1 min · 106 words · Yolanda Austin

MetaDeckz Twitch streamer NFT project disbands after Ludwig publicly shames creator

Streamers News A NFT based on popular Twitch streamers like Asmongold, Valkyrae, Dr Disrespect, and others shut down after being publicly shamed by Ludwig. NFT projects are a dime a dozen these days, and standing out from the crowd in a sea of noise has proven difficult. So it’s perhaps more than a little understandable that MetaDeckz, a NFT project focusing on Twitch streamers and their likenesses popped up. The problem?...

July 28, 2025 · 4 min · 817 words · Justin Collier

NAVI off to a strong start with a 2-0 win over Falcons

News NAVI cruise past Falcons in Fall Finals opener NAVI and Falcons face each other in the BLAST Premier Fall Finals Group stage. After a two-game series, NAVi took down Falcons 2-0 to continue their dominant run after ESL Pro League Season 20. Related articles NAVI vs Falcons Score The first map of Anubis was off to a strong start for NAVI as they won the first few rounds. While Falcons took the next few rounds on the CT half, NAVI brought it back towards the end of the half....

July 28, 2025 · 2 min · 261 words · Brandon Weeks

Nintendo Direct countdown, schedule, and what to expect

Gaming News Here’s the Nintendo Direct countdown alongside a time zone converter, schedule, and more. The highly-anticipated Nintendo Direct livestream will be happening soon! Read on for the Nintendo Direct countdown, schedule, and what to expect during the event. Nintendo Direct countdown Here is the live Nintendo Direct countdown. The event will kick off on Feb. 8 at 2 p.m. PST. The online event will happen at the same time worldwide....

July 28, 2025 · 2 min · 344 words · Johnny Harris

NIP’s Gnaske on “passion”, IGLing and loving the crowd

News esports.gg speaks to Gnaske in Sapporo, Japan. Gnaske is one of Apex Legends most iconic players, with so many memorable moments. These come not just as a result of his huge mechanical skill and in game leadership, but also his fun personality. At LAN, Gnaske visibly loves a crowd and is often seen feeding from their energy. The Dane announced he was taking a break from the game after the ALGS Split 2 Playoffs....

July 28, 2025 · 5 min · 936 words · Ryan Padilla

Nisha on BetBoom Dacha 1v1 victory: “There was no NothingToSay, I always lose lane against him.”

DOTA 2 News “There was no NothingToSay (at the 1v1 tournament), I always lose lane against him.” Michał “Nisha” Jankowski is one of the most reputable Dota 2 players in the world, currently playing as the midlaner for Team Liquid. He is known for his flawless mechanics, always dominating his lane and carrying the tempo of games. The Polish player has been through a unique journey with Team Liquid, climbing into six grand finals in the past year....

July 28, 2025 · 7 min · 1434 words · Juan Spencer

Sledgehammer Games reportedly developing Advanced Warfare sequel for 2025

Call of Duty News The failure of Call of Duty: Vanguard sent the developer back to square one. Advanced Warfare 2 is supposedly in development by Sledgehammer Games. They will release the game a year after Treyarch’s 2024 Call of Duty title according to a reputable leaker. Ralph Valve, who was the first to leak the new “DMZ” mode that is coming to theModern Warfare 2after release,confirmedthat the game would likely move away from “boots-on-the-ground” style that Call of Duty has used since 2017....

July 28, 2025 · 3 min · 552 words · Meghan Jackson