M80 Overwatch team (temporarily) disbands amid alleged racial remarks

News Warning: Graphic content. The Overwatch competitive scene is in turmoil tonight after the announcement thatthe M80 Overwatch team has disbanded.Announced only one day ago, the reason for its closure deals with the retirement and release of two core roster members, respectively. In the case of the latter, a number of Discord screenshots taken during the 2023 Overwatch World Cup were leaked showing now-former M80 player Samuel “s9mm” Santos and former Overwatch League players Christian “Ojee” Han and Michael “mikeyy” Konicki allegedly using abhorrent racial slurs numerous times....

July 16, 2025 · 3 min · 577 words · Christopher Scott

Neopets adds new Varwolf species after 10 long years

Gaming News It’s time to log in, feed or put your Neopets in the Neolodge, and meet the Varwolf. Remember Neopets from your childhood? After over a decade, Neopets has launched its 56th species. The 55th species was the Vandagyre from late 2014. Meet the Varwolf! Here’s everything to know about this new species and how to get a Varwolf Neopet of your own. Varwolf Neopet now live A brand-new Neopet is now available....

July 16, 2025 · 3 min · 504 words · Daniel White

Nouns’ performance coach shares health tips for gamers ahead of TI12

DOTA 2 News Performance Coach for Nouns’ Dota 2 team, Edward, shared some tips regarding nutrition and overall health for gamers ahead of TI12. While gaming in general may be casual, the life of professional gamers requires intensive care to maintain a strong performance. Nouns, who is currently competing at TI12, recently shared bits of tips regarding nutrition and general health derived for gamers. Ahead of TI12, Nouns posted a video featuring Edward, their performance coach from Mind Body Esports....

July 16, 2025 · 3 min · 522 words · Nicholas Blackburn

Outriders studio is giving in-game gifts to its players for launch issues

A little sign of appreciation People Can Fly’sOutriderswent live last week, and it hadsome trouble keeping servers upright out of the gate. Though the situation has mostly stabilized since then, the developer announced today that it’s sending launch windowOutridersplayers an “appreciation package.” In alengthy Reddit postoutlining the first major updates toOutridersafter its launch, the studio says it’s disappointed the launch didn’t go as planned. As a show of appreciation to those who stuck it out and sent messages of support, the team is sending out a special package of in-game gifts to players who either played between March 31 and April 11, or who experienced anautomatic inventory wipe restoration....

July 16, 2025 · 2 min · 258 words · Mathew Walker

Overwatch 2 Wuyang trial, abilities, and release date

News Meet Wuyang in Overwatch 2! Hero 44 in Overwatch 2 is Wuyang! Previously known under the codename “Aqua,” Wuyang is a support hero getting a limited-time hero trial in Season 17. Read on for everything we know about this Overwatch 2 Wuyang trial so far. We also go into his abilities, release date, and more! Overwatch 2 Wuyang trial release date The Wuyang trial kicks off on Aug. 14 at 11 a....

July 16, 2025 · 3 min · 608 words · Linda Cabrera

PashaBiceps and Anomaly to faceoff in new Opera GX CSGO tournament

CS:GO News Former Virtus.Pro player, PashaBiceps will compete against Anomaly’s CSGO lineup. Here’s how to register and more details about the event. The gaming-focussed web browser, Opera GX has partnered with two of the biggest CS:GO streamers for the ‘That’s my Streamer’ tournament. Former Virtus.Pro player, Jarosław “pashaBiceps” Jarząbkowski and Ludwig “Anomaly” Lagerstedt will be a part of this event that also features fan participation. What is the ‘That’s my Streamer’ tournament?...

July 16, 2025 · 2 min · 361 words · Dana Harrell

Popular Fortnite game mode “The Getaway” may return after 5 years

Fortnite News The Getaway may be coming back to Fortnite after five years. Here is what we know. Fortnite just updated its game files, and the infamous game mode, The Getaway, which has not been in the game for over five years, was adjusted. So, does this mean the game mode will be returning? Let’s break it down. Is The Getaway returning to Fortnite? It would make a lot of sense if Fortnite brought this old game mode back to the Battle Royale....

July 16, 2025 · 2 min · 309 words · Dr. Christopher Allison

PUBG esports and streaming banned in China

Gaming News PUBG is facing a comprehensive ban on esports and streaming in China, spelling disaster for the PUBG Global Championship and the esports scene as a whole. PlayerUnknown’s Battlegrounds has received a comprehensive ban on streaming and PUBG esports in China. This is due to the lack of approval by the government. Fans first started noticing issues several days ago, when streaming platforms DouYu and Huya begancensoring the game....

July 16, 2025 · 3 min · 600 words · Deborah Burke

Rey's New Jedi Order Movie Delays Are Actually Good News For Star Wars

Rey’sNew Jedi Order moviekeeps getting pushed back, but that’s actually good news forStar Wars. It’s hard to believe that it’s actually been two years now since Daisy Ridley’sStar Warsreturn was announced. I was there at Star Wars Celebration, and I’ll never forget the excitement. Ridley was originally slated to appear inSharmeen Obaid-Chinoy’s New Jedi Order movie, but there have since been reports she’s likely to turn up in aStar Warstrilogy written by Simon Kinberg instead....

July 16, 2025 · 3 min · 507 words · Casey Rodriguez

Stellar Blade decks the halls of Xion with a holiday update

Stellar Blade News The holiday lights are burning bright across Xion with a new Stellar Blade update coming on July 27, 2025. As 2024 winds down, everyone is in a festive mood. That includes the team behind Stellar Blade, who is dishing out a holiday update for players to enjoy on December 17. You can travel throughout Xion and experience all of the Christmas cheer right within the game. Guides How to complete Stellar Blade’s Cat Photo Exhibition (All Locations) Stuck on the Cats in the Cold City quest in Stellar Blade?...

July 16, 2025 · 2 min · 268 words · Amanda Diaz

The 10 biggest changes coming in Apex Legends Season 16

Apex Legends News With so many Apex Legends Season 16 changes, which are the most important for you to know before the season starts? We’ve got you covered. Respawn have been cooking up a huge list of Apex Legends Season 16 changes, and the game is going to feel completely different come February 14th. But, with so much changing what is the most significant changes coming to Apex Season 16?...

July 16, 2025 · 5 min · 1019 words · Wendy Gomez

The Gamerhood Challenge is coming back for Season 2

Streamers News The award-winning Gamerhood Challenge is here with more challenges and new faces in the neighborhood. After a very successful first season, The Gamerhood Challenge is here for season 2. The State Farm “All Things Gaming” series will return with new faces and more challenges. The five-episode series will be live starting June 1. State Farm developed the series to spread awareness of the importance of insurance in preparing and recovering from unexpected incidents....

July 16, 2025 · 2 min · 360 words · Louis Sharp

The Paradigm Fortnite skin returned by mistake, and chaos ensued

Fortnite News A rare Fortnite skin returned after five years and Epic Games had to pull it after one hour. An interesting story played out onAugust 6with many twists and turns following the Fortnite Item Shop reset. To the dismay of thousands, any player who clicked the Fortnite “Shop” tab in-game was met with a re-release of the ultra-rare and supposedly “limited-time” Paradigm skin. Social media exploded with reactions, and although Epic Games removed the skin one hour later, some purchased it and hoped the developers would honor it....

July 16, 2025 · 3 min · 459 words · Christopher Lynch