Teams forfeit ESL One Birmingham NA Closed Qualifiers

DOTA 2 News For one team it’s understandable, for the other one it’s…unfortunate? Some drama is currently developing during the ESL One Birmingham NA Closed Qualifiers. According to ESL’s statement, the team named Yangzhiganlu will not be able to participate in the one million dollar tournament’s closed qualifiers. The reason mentioned was that the team didn’t manage to field a full roster. This information was provided just three hours before their first game....

July 23, 2025 · 2 min · 354 words · Phillip Smith

The Combat Shotgun is returning to Fortnite

Fortnite News The famous weapon, the Combat Shotgun, will be returning to Fortnite for the new season. Chapter 5, Season 3 is just a day away, and many are speculating on what weapons will be returning to the game. One of those weapons, the Combat Shotgun, seems to also be hitting the loot pool once again in Fortnite. Here is how we know. The Combat Shotgun will be in Fortnite Chapter 5, Season 3 So how do we know the Combat Shotgun will return in Fortnite Chapter 5, Season 3?...

July 23, 2025 · 2 min · 353 words · Kristen Ramirez

Why the fuck would you call your service ‘boondoggle’?

‘Netflix for video games,’ & I’ve got a bridge to sell you Here is what Google greets you with when you search “boondoggle:” “noun. 1. work or activity that is wasteful or pointless but gives the appearance of having value.” Which, I mean, is appropriate forBoondogl, the just-launched monthly subscription service in a long ass line of monthly subscription services billing themselves as “Netflix for video games.” Oh, but there’s a dog in a hat as the site’s mascot, you say?...

July 23, 2025 · 2 min · 239 words · Gary Harmon

Alliance parts ways with Handsken and okcya

DOTA 2 News Following a disappointing run in the DPC, Alliance releases Handsken and okcya from its lineup. Western European (WEU) team, Alliance has announced that it is parting ways with team captain Simon “Handsken” Rasmus Haag, and team coach, Niklas “okcya” Koskinen. The reason for the roster change was highlighted by co-owner of Alliance, Jonathan “Loda” Berg, stating that the team “had a breakdown of trust” in the midst of their time competing together....

July 22, 2025 · 2 min · 325 words · Elizabeth Stevenson MD

Apex Legends Kill Code: A full breakdown

Apex Legends News Here’s the full breakdown of Kill Code, which is the Season 17 lore event in Apex Legends. Season 17 of Apex Legends has wrapped up with a massive lore event that spanned multiple mediums. The event, named Kill Code, served as the lead up to the reveal of Revenant Reborn in Season 18, while also hinting towards future lore and characters, including Crypto’s sister Mila. But what exactly happened in Kill Code and what does it mean for the future of Loba and Revenant?...

July 22, 2025 · 6 min · 1165 words · Kenneth Daniels

April’s Games with Gold on Xbox may be the best yet

We got your triple-A right here A common complaint of the Xbox Games with Gold and PlayStation Plus programs is that the monthly freebies are never both high profileandrecent releases. Usually, they’re either relatively new indie games or big titles that have been long forgotten. For instance, Xbox gave awayGears of War 2in February— a great shooter, sure — but, one that was seven years old at the time. To kick off the month, Telltale Games’A Wolf Among Usis the first Xbox One free game....

July 22, 2025 · 1 min · 178 words · Barbara Tanner

Boondoggle MK. 55 god roll and best perks in Destiny 2

Guides This Legendary version of The Huckleberry has some awesome perks. The Huckleberry is one of the most popular Exotic SMGs in Destiny 2 with its constant reloading and damage ramp-up on trigger pull. But what if you wanted your Exotic slot for another weapon? That’s where the Boondoggle MK. 55 comes in! This 720 RPM Kinetic SMG is a lesser copy of The Huckleberry, but frees up that Exotic slot....

July 22, 2025 · 3 min · 458 words · Jared Johnson

Call of Duty: Vanguard Multiplayer Will Be Free for 2 Weeks

While Spring typically brings with it warmer and brighter weather to enjoy, this year it is also bringing with it plenty for anyone playingCall of Duty: Vanguardor anyone looking to give it a try. Sledgehammer Games' first shot to the game came in the form ofSeason 2: Reloaded, a mid-season update bringing with it fresh content for both the competitive multiplayer andWarzone. The studio is also looking to entice new players who haven’t given it a try yet by giving them the chance to check out the competitive multiplayer for free....

July 22, 2025 · 3 min · 434 words · Arthur Hays

Dantes’ Challenger Race: The Winner has Been Crowned!

News Your Dantes Challenger Race winner has been crowned… The Race to Challenger, Dantes' Challenger Race is completed, with the winner has been crowned, with TF Blade taking home the gglory A challenge among the top streamers on the North American League server the challenge saw them start on an unranked account, streaming every game they grinded while playing the ranked queue. First to the rank Challenger won. No duos allowed....

July 22, 2025 · 2 min · 319 words · Robert Webb

ESL Impact All-women’s CS:GO League to hold $123,000 Finals at DreamHack Dallas

Bryson Maddock News DreamHack Dallas is only days away, and fans and players are gearing up for the massive $123,000 All-women’s CS:GO Finals. The ESL Impact will pit the best women Counterstrike: Global-Offensive players against each other for what is looking to be quite an eventful finals. Here is all the information you need to know about the […] DreamHack Dallas is only days away, and fans and players are gearing up for the massive $123,000 All-women’s CS:GO Finals....

July 22, 2025 · 2 min · 363 words · Michael Moreno

FNATIC announces star-studded Overwatch 2 esports roster

Overwatch 2 News FNATIC returns to Overwatch 2 esports with some major star power. Many of the household names have begun an exodus returning to Overwatch 2 esports, and FNATIC will officially join those ranks as the organization announced their Overwatch 2 roster today. For fans that have been following the scene for some time, this is a roster with some faces and names that you will definitely recognize, but there are certainly a few surprises in the mix....

July 22, 2025 · 2 min · 353 words · Nancy Finley

How the Overwatch 2 Competitive Mystery Heroes game mode works

Guides News Here’s everything to know about the Competitive Mystery Heroes game mode in Overwatch 2. Overwatch 2’s Competitive Mystery Heroes Season 1 has arrived! Starting March 14, players can jump right into the fray. Read on for details. What is Overwatch 2 Competitive Mystery Heroes? This game mode lets competitive Overwatch 2 players test their skills as random heroes. When a player enters a game, the Competitive Mystery Heroes mode selects a character for them....

July 22, 2025 · 2 min · 324 words · Kristina Kaufman

How to join, host matches in Star Wars: Battlefront Classic Collection

Guides Just like old times. Starting a game, whether you host or join a match in theStar Wars: Battlefront Classic Collectionis the best way to feel the overload of nostalgia. Fear not, we’ve done the testing for you. Star Wars: Battlefront Classic Collection trophy and achievement list Whether you use the Force or a blaster, we know you’ll unlock all the trophies and achievements in Star Wars: Battlefront Classic Collection....

July 22, 2025 · 2 min · 263 words · Christopher Lee