League of Legends game designer talks Ambessa Medarda: “Ambessa demands of the player what she demands of herself and her family — greatness.”

League of Legends News Game designer Max Perlman shared insights about bringing Arcane’s Ambessa Medarda to the League of Legends battlefield. Riot Games recently revealed more details about Ambessa Medarda. First introduced in Arcane Season 1 as Mel’s mother, Ambessa will soon enter League of Legends as a new champion. Ahead of Ambessa’s arrival, the League of Legends game designer Max Perlman shared some insights about bringing Ambessa to the Summoner’s Rift....

July 2, 2025 · 4 min · 759 words · Brandon Ball

Medal of Honor site wants you to buy some guns

There is a clear line between videogame violence and real world violence, but that isn’t going to keep Electronic Arts from trying to cross it. By visiting the site’spartners page, you can find 11 — more being added each week! — gun sellers that will give you the firepower you need toreallyleave an impression. You have a credit card, right? Then spend it on aTAC®-300 McMillan Tactical Riflethat you can keep above your TV, so people know you mean business online and offline!...

July 2, 2025 · 3 min · 479 words · Kimberly Flores

Nintendo still happy with 3DS sales as they hit 200,000 this past quarter, Switch pushes over two million in same time period

3DS now at 75.28 million lifetime, with Switch hitting 36.87 million sold to date The latest set of Nintendo financials have hit and there’s a lot to unpack here, but we’ll start with the 3DS. Amid bi-monthly discussions about whether or not the 3DS is going the way of the dodo, Nintendo is reporting that the now-eight-year-old-portable sold 200,000 units this past quarter (April-June 2019). The publisher notes that this is a “44....

July 2, 2025 · 2 min · 232 words · Joshua Strong

Quickshot makes a return to LEC broadcast after taking a break

League of Legends News Storied LEC caster Trevor “Quickshot” Henry is making a return to broadcast. Longtime LEC caster Trevor “Quickshot” Henry will be returning to cast LEC for week 1 of Spring 2022 since taking a break in August 2021 to focus on his mental health. Quickshot’s LEC break due to burnout Quickshot was the face of LEC broadcast, having begun his broadcast tenure with Riot Games back in 2013, making him Europe’s longest-tenured caster....

July 2, 2025 · 3 min · 437 words · James Ramos

RAGE free-to-play and on sale this weekend via Steam

RAGE against the Steam RAGE, id Software’s post apocalyptic shooter, can be played for free this weekend onSteam, and if you want to own it forever you’re able to grab it for just $4.99. You have until Sunday at 1:00 PM Pacific time to play it for free, and the sale runs until Monday. If you already ownRAGEon Steam, you can getThe scorchersDLC for $1.24 as part of the sale....

July 2, 2025 · 1 min · 129 words · Jacob Smith

S1mple Surpasses Stewie2k as Player with Sixth-Highest Prize money in CS: GO

CS:GO News The only players ahead of S1mple are players from the legendary 3-time Major winning Astralis roster. With S1mple and electronic in fine form, NaVi look unstoppable ahead of the PGL Major. Natus Vincere wonESL Pro League Season 14after a thrilling 3-2 finish over Team Vitality. The series saw the ‘S1mple vs Zyw0o’ rivalry, one that had CS:GO fans on the edge of their seats. With this victory, NaVi also secured the title ofIntel Grand Slam Season 3 Champions, winning $1 million in prize money....

July 2, 2025 · 3 min · 621 words · Michael Williams

SMITE’s Xbox One alpha is great so far

Hi-Rez’s MOBA has transitioned well to consoles There aren’t a whole lot of fully featured MOBA games on consoles. While a handful of them exist, some faring better than others, there’s going to be a bigger push this year with games likeSMITEandGiganticheading to the Xbox One. Although I heartily enjoyed my time withSMITEon PC, I didn’t stick around for an extended period of time, instead opting to head back toLeague of LegendsandHeroes of the Storm....

July 2, 2025 · 4 min · 825 words · Dennis Boone

Street Fighter 6 benchmark tool will let you know if you’re ready for launch

Street Fighter 6 News Not sure if you’re able to run Street Fighter 6? Let this benchmark tool do the work for you. It’s not often that a publisher pre-releases a benchmark tool for a new game launch. It’s just another sign that Capcom is going all-in withthe release of Street Fighter 6. Released today,the Street Fighter 6 benchmark tool for PCgives potential buyers a chance to see if their rig is ready to go....

July 2, 2025 · 2 min · 253 words · Wesley Gibson

TEKKEN 8 at CEO 2024: Esports showcase of the new balance

Tekken 8 News The article contains all the important info on this TEKKEN World Tour Master event and Esports World Cup qualifier. It’s been around three weeks since TEKKEN 8 got a huge update, Patch 1.05. This period is quite enough for esports professionals to adapt to adjusted movesets and demonstrate competitive balance. The fighting games community (FGC) had such an opportunity at the TEKKEN 8 CEO 2024 tournamentthat took place from June 28 to June 30, in Florida....

July 2, 2025 · 4 min · 830 words · Shaun Hammond

The Boys Is Juggling 2 Versions of Homelander, But One of Them Is Clearly Better

Warning! Spoilers ahead for The Boys!The Boysfranchise introduced two incredibly different versions ofHomelanderand one is clearly the better character. It was only a few years ago that the Amazon Prime series introduced the infamous Supe to the world. But over a decade before that,The Boys’comic debutedits incarnation of Homelander. While the live-action series adapts the source material, it’s very much gone in its own direction by this point. But one of the biggest, and arguably best, changes it made was givingmore depth to Homelander....

July 2, 2025 · 3 min · 583 words · Wayne Long

The Inquisitor god roll in Destiny 2

Destiny 2 Guides The Inquisitor is an older Trials shotgun but it’s getting a perk refresh in Destiny 2’s May 2025 update. Arc slug shotguns once were the shining light of Destiny 2 but as time as gone by, they’ve fallen out of favor as engagements happen over longer distances. This isn’t the case in PvP, however, with The Inquisitor and its god roll a must-have for PvP savants wanting to blow the heads off their opponents....

July 2, 2025 · 3 min · 443 words · Vanessa Perry

TI11 Meta Overview (Group Stage and Playoffs)

DOTA 2 News Find out everything about TI11’s meta heroes here. If you want to keep up with TI11’s real-time meta, we have you covered. This article will provide you with essential hero stats throughout TI11 Playoffs as well as daily Battle Pass predictions' progress so stay tuned! We have also compiled meta heroes, interesting stats, and records specifically forTI11 Group Stage here. TI11 Group Stage meta: Most picked, banned, uncontested heroes, and more Check out the meta heroes of TI11 Group Stage here....

July 2, 2025 · 4 min · 762 words · Michael Allen

Top CS2 player and more banned in new VAC wave

News CS2 cheaters are quaking in their boots. Valve has finally banned the top CS2 player on the leaderboards as the flagship ban of a new VAC wave. CS2 ban trackerConVarshas already confirmed at least twice the normal average of bans with community reports claiming the numbers are much higher. This event marks the sixth big ban wave since the release of CS2 last September. It could also confirm a previously hidden update that changes how Valve detects suspicious play....

July 2, 2025 · 3 min · 439 words · Scott Richardson