Deadlock Fight Night #26 was just the second iteration of the weekly Deadlock esports event after the game’s Major Shop Rework shook things up significantly. Pros have begun to formulate some more ideas about the meta and build optimization, which we will try and cover here, along with major notes from the action itself. Pure […]
Facets that Could Use a Buff – DOTABUFF
The facet system is definitely starting to mature and is becoming more and more of what was originally envisioned. It is a way to adapt heroes after they have been already selected, to squeeze out higher potential or answer a potential counterpick. While we believe there is still a lot to be improved on in […]
Valve CEO Gabe Newell To Launch First Brain Chip Later This Year
Gabe Newell, founder and CEO of Valve, the company behind some of the biggest video games in history, like Counter-Strike 2 and Dota 2, as well as the creators of the massive PC gaming platform Steam, is making notable strides in brain-computer interface (BCI) technology through his start-up, Starfish Neuroscience. Starfish Neuroscience, which was founded […]
Marathon developer Bungie is in deep crisis: serious allegations of plagiarism are rocking the studio
On May 16, Bungie was supposed to give fans a sneak peek at its upcoming shooter Marathon—a visual update that fans had been eagerly awaiting. But instead of fresh artwork, an unpleasant topic suddenly arose: The livestream turned into a public apology. When anticipation turns to embarrassment As Bungie explained, an internal employee had already […]
Blades of Fire Day 1 Patch Notes
Publisher 505 Games and developer MercurySteam have announced that Blades of Fire, an action-adventure game for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, and PC, will receive a day one patch for its launch on May 22. This update will focus on adding polish to different areas of the game, while also introducing multiple fixes across all platforms. […]
Phantum Introduces High-End Mousepads with Collectible Packaging and Parisian Design Roots
Reading Time: < 1 minute Bridging the gap between functional hardware and considered design, Phantum debuts its first line of high-performance mousepads. The collection is built for users who demand precision but won’t compromise on aesthetics. Developed in Paris by founders Amine G. and Victor B., the mousepads combine minimalist design with carefully selected […]
Stellar Blade 2 is official and seemingly not too far away
Developer Shift Up has quietly announced its acclaimed sci-fi hack-and-slash adventure Stellar Blade is getting a sequel – and it looks like it’s due to arrive before the end of next year. Shift Up shared the news as part of its recent investor presentation, tucking mention of a Stellar Blade sequel away on […]
Insights from the GGBET UA discussion panel at SBC Summit Ukraine
Published 2025-05-20 13:17 Licensed bookmaker GGBET UA made its way to Kyiv’s Unit.City to host a dynamic panel featuring prominent experts from the esports industry. The session aimed to challenge and dispel common myths about esports that still linger in the public mindset. This engaging conversation was a key highlight of the third edition of […]
IEM Dallas 2025 Power Rankings – Another Win for Vitality? Maybe Not
IEM Dallas 2025 is about to begin, and the lineup of teams is stacked. With eight out of the top ten teams present, this North American event promises top-tier Counter-Strike. If you want to take advantage of the CS2 odds, here’s how the 16 teams stack up heading into the event. Table of Contents ExpandCollapse […]
Heroes of Newerth: Reborn Alpha is Reportedly Available Now
Following a tweet from Heroes of Newerth’s profile, it became clear that the New HoN Reborn is now available. The game is still in Alpha and will only be available to those who receive an exclusive invite or have purchased early content as part of the games’ “Genesis Campaign.” Here’s what you should know: Image […]