Blacklist International reveals Dota 2 roster for 2023 DPC

DOTA 2 News Filipino esports team, Blacklist International enters Dota 2 with a powerful lineup. The team will compete in 2023’s DPC in Division I of SEA DPC. Popular Filipino esports team, Blacklist International enters Dota 2 with a hunger for redemption. The organization had just announced its powerful lineup, comprising top Filipino Dota 2 players. Here is Blacklist International’s Dota 2 roster for the 2023 DPC season: Blacklist International’s full roster is now out and it isn’t quite a surprise....

June 16, 2025 · 2 min · 355 words · Heather Johnson

Celebrate Sonic’s birthday with cheap Sega games on PSN

Look away, Knuckles! Oh shoot, it’s Sonic’sbirthdaytoday! He’s 24 years old. I find that unsettling for some reason. Anyway, Sega is holding a celebratory sale on PlayStation Network. BesidesSonicgames, this is an inexpensive way to scoreYakuza 4andYakuza: Dead Soulsif you missed those. They’re $5.99 each. Also,Sega Genesis Collectionfor PSP is only $3.99. Maybe transfer that over to Vita. Find the full listover here. I had to sift through many uncomfortable images to find this one....

June 16, 2025 · 1 min · 75 words · Craig Barnes

Cognosphere (HoYoverse) settles with the FTC for $20 million over unfair loot box marketing targeting minors

Genshin Impact News Cognosphere, the publisher of Genshin Impact, agrees to a $20 million settlement with the FTC over alleged violations of children’s privacy laws. According to theU.S. Federal Trade Commission (FTC)press release, Genshin Impact developer Cognosphere (known as HoYoverse) “allegedly unfairly marketed loot boxes to children that obscured real costs and misled all players about the odds of obtaining prizes.“The game developer agreed to pay a $20 million fine and “to block children under 16 from making in-game purchases without parental consent”....

June 16, 2025 · 3 min · 502 words · Brittany Williams

Destiny 2 fans torn on forced co-op quest to earn exotic class items

Gaming News Destiny 2 fans are split on the requirements for getting the new exotic class items. Destiny 2: The Final Shape has continued to be a massive success for the franchise, but it may have just had its first moment of contention amongst the community. This is thanks to the quest required to get the new exotic class items called Dual Destiny, which requires playing alongside another player in a specifically two-player activity....

June 16, 2025 · 3 min · 502 words · Ivan Cohen

DMZ mode Season Two patch notes reveal big changes

Call of Duty News The DMZ patch notes are here, revealing a lot of gameplay changes and an entirely new location. Here’s how to survive in Season Two. Season Two of Call of Duty: Warzone 2 is bringing a lot of changes to the DMZ game mode. DMZ has continued to prove a popular addition for Warzone players that want a bit of a break from the usual battle royale shenanigans, but many were waiting for some much-needed updates....

June 16, 2025 · 3 min · 518 words · Jason Castaneda

Everything you need to know about the Skarner rework

League of Legends News Riot Games dove deep into a Skarner rework and visual update months ago in a dev article. These are the changes to the Crystal Vanguard. Skarner is among one of the earlier champions to be released in League of Legends. The “Crystal Vanguard” first appeared on the rift June 28, 2025 and is now getting a huge update that creates more exciting gameplay in line with the theme of his identity....

June 16, 2025 · 3 min · 492 words · Jose Davidson

Fortnite Champion Setty joins Manchester City Esports

Fortnite News Setty is ready to dominate the FNCS under Manchester City’s Esports team! Manchester City’s esports division has announced an expansion of its Fortnite team, adding two-time Fortnite Champion Series (FNCS) winner Iwo ‘Setty’ Zając to its roster. A veteran of four years in the competitive scene, the 20-year-old Polish player has consistently remained atop the challenging European region. With the FNCS in full force this year and more than$7 million up for grabs, ManCity has agreed to terms with the top talent....

June 16, 2025 · 2 min · 386 words · Colin Matthews

Gato enters FATAL FURY: City of the Wolves

News Here’s why Gato now fights in complete darkness. Another fighter enters the FATAL FURY: City of the Wolves roster — it’s Gato! Read on for Gato’s backstory, some of his gameplay screenshots, and more. Gato in FATAL FURY: City of the Wolves In the game, Gato is a vengeful fighter who is determined to settle the score with his father, Gao, after a brutal attack nearly left him blind. Although his sight has mostly recovered, Gato believes it slows him down....

June 16, 2025 · 2 min · 261 words · Brandon Brown

Hacks Season 4 Episode 9's Ending Brings Ava's Story Full Circle (With A Big Twist)

WARNING: SPOILERS ahead for Hacks season 4, episode 9. The shocking ending ofHacksseason 4, episode 9, “A Slippery Slope,” brings Ava’s story full circle as Deborah sacrifices her late-night show to maintain their friendship. Even though Deborah and Ava had been feuding throughoutthe beginning ofHacksseason 4, Deborah couldn’t bring herself to have Ava fired as her head writer the way she nudged Bob Lipka, the CEO of the media conglomerate that owns Deborah’s late-night show, to fireWinnie inHacksseason 4, episode 8....

June 16, 2025 · 4 min · 655 words · Melissa Fletcher

Halsey, SUGA team up for Diablo 4 ‘Lilith’ remix track

Diablo 4 News Halsey and SUGA channel the Blessed Mother for a Diablo 4-themed remix. I guess when you have a song called ‘Lilith’ off your album of re-self discovery that you’ve just got to lean into it. Released today as part of the build up to Diablo 4, Halsey and SUGA of BTS fame partied up for a song reimagining fit for a Blessed Mother. Originally released on Halsey’s 2021 albumIf I Can’t Have Love I Want Power, this new version of the song Lilith swaps out vocal-tone manipulation for a backing track more fit for Diablo....

June 16, 2025 · 2 min · 336 words · Samantha Scott

Heretics sign Mixwell; bolster their Valorant roster for VCT 2023

News Here’s the Heretics Valorant roster Former G2 esports star, Óscar “mixwell” Colocho has signed with Heretics for the VCT 2023 season. The Father of Spanish Valorant will now have a new home after spending several months making G2 one of the strongest Valorant rosters of all time. Despite being one of the most prominent Valorant rosters, G2 esports could not make it to Valorant franchising. While the exact reason is not public, multiple reports suggest the org’s CEO’s behavior to be the primary reason....

June 16, 2025 · 2 min · 289 words · Karen Carroll

Honor of Kings to rebrand and roll out its most game-changing update yet

Honor of Kings News The upcoming Honor of Kings Plus update includes a new avatar, Flowborn, battlefield changes, an Honor Pass overhaul, and more. Honor of Kings is looking to rebrand and adds a massive update in the game. Soon to be called, Honor of Kings (HoK) Plus, the update arrives on July 29, 2025 and will feature multiple quality of life changes based on community feedback and generous events....

June 16, 2025 · 2 min · 390 words · Bradley Brown

How to get a Lightsaber in Fortnite: Galactic Battle

Fortnite Guides Here’s how you can get yourself a Lightsaber in the new Fortnite: Galactic Battle season! Fortnite’s Star Wars-themedGalactic Battleseason is off and running. As expected, Lightsabers are a key component in the updated loot pool. However, unlike the early Star Wars events, some steps are required to add a Lightsaber to your inventory. This guide explains where and how to acquire a Lightsaber from Darth Sidious and Rey Skywalker in the new Fortnite season....

June 16, 2025 · 3 min · 536 words · Melissa Miller DDS