5 things we learned from The Last of Us Part II gameplay trailer

5 things we learned from The Last of Us Part II gameplay trailer A more open world and scarcer resources will make choices more important. With fans everywhere anticipating the release of triple-A zombie survival sequel, The Last of Us Part II, developers, Naughty Dog, have released a gameplay trailer showcasing some new features of the game. The Last of Us Part II continues Ellie’s storyand picks up five years later from the events of the first game....

July 4, 2025 · 2 min · 405 words · Victoria Mccarthy

Alodia’s Raiden Shogun cosplay electrifies Genshin Impact fans

Alodia’s Raiden Shogun cosplay electrifies Genshin Impact fans We can just stare at this cosplay for eternity. RenownedFilipino cosplayer, streamer, and Tier One co-founder Alodia Gosiengfiaois now a member of theRaiden Shogun cosplayclub. Gosiengfiao first teased fans about her latestGenshin Impact cosplay, by showing off a realisticreplica of the Electro Archon‘s swordduring one of her recent livestreams. Alodia also posted a few selfies of her showing off theRaiden Shogun cosplay wig....

July 4, 2025 · 2 min · 262 words · Dawn Howard

Amazon Prime Big Deal Days 2023: Best laptop deals

Amazon Prime Big Deal Days 2023: Best laptop deals The upgrade you deserve. There’s nothing quite like the excitement of snagging a great deal – especially when it comes to a high-ticket item like a laptop. And when it comes to scoring the best laptop deals, there’s no better time to do it thanAmazon Prime Big Deal Days 2023! Whether you’re in the market for a portable device that can keep up with your on-the-go lifestyle or a powerful machine for gaming and work, there are deals galore at Amazon’s exclusive event....

July 4, 2025 · 7 min · 1360 words · Matthew Garcia

As the DPC 2021 Regional Leagues kick-off, BOOM Esports is poised to take the next step

As the DPC 2021 Regional Leagues kick-off, BOOM Esports is poised to take the next step Captain Khezcute believes the team is ready for 2021. With the DPC 2021 season finally underway, today we’ll be taking a closer look at Indonesia’s BOOM Esports. The team has come a long way since first forming in 2017, and are nowa top-seeded contender in the upper division of the Southeast Asian region. BOOM Esports first emerged as Indonesia’s premier Dota 2 squad four years ago....

July 4, 2025 · 4 min · 645 words · Adrienne Lewis

Chinese police successfully dismantle US$4.1 million Valorant cheats distribution operation

Chinese police successfully dismantle US$4.1 million Valorant cheats distribution operation Cheat makers never prosper. Getting really good at Valorant and climbing up the ranks is no easy task, especially with new agents and maps frequently added. Players must also contend with the constant threat of Valorant cheats, which can swiftly ruin a ranked game. Fortunately, players can now find relief, as Chinese authorities have apprehended a group who developed and distributed illegal software....

July 4, 2025 · 2 min · 332 words · Christopher Blankenship

ChooxTV’s iconic tank Layla build will have you scratching your head

ChooxTV’s iconic tank Layla build will have you scratching your head The meta breaker is at it again. Mobile Legends: Bang Bangcontent creatorEdgar “ChooxTV” Dumaliis well-known for his unconventional and often eccentric hero builds. However, none of it quite compares to his iconic TankLayla. Layla’s strengths usually lie in her long-range damage-dealing abilities, but he has turned that on its head by giving her the durability to go toe-to-toe with opponents....

July 4, 2025 · 2 min · 329 words · Kyle Freeman

Collapse Magnus makes first appearance at TI12 — and wins in 76-minute thriller

Collapse Magnus makes first appearance at TI12 — and wins in 76-minute thriller Was it ever in doubt? When Magomed “Collapse” Khalilov wants his Magnus, he gets his Magnus — and wins with style. Team Spirit’s offlaner finally picked up his signature hero for the first time at The International 2023 in a high-stakes matchup. In game one of the upper bracket final against LGD Gaming — where the winner secures a grand final berth — Collapse showed why his Magnus remains to be feared, even when unfavored in the meta....

July 4, 2025 · 2 min · 410 words · John King

ESL One Summer 2021: Results, format, prize pool, where to watch

Summer, sun, and Dota 2! Updated, July 29, 2025:Added results After the epicWePlay AniMajorcomes anotherDota 2tournament you don’t want to miss — we’re talking about the ESL One Summer 2021! Here’s everything you need to know about the tournament. What is the ESL One Summer 2021? The ESL One Summer 2021 is a five-day Dota 2 online tournament. It features nine invited and three qualified teams for a total of 12 Dota 2 teams under one epic stage....

July 4, 2025 · 2 min · 286 words · Melissa Clark

EVOS Esports reveal the key to their 2021 Summer Super Cup victory

EVOS Esports reveal the key to their 2021 Summer Super Cup victory Hear them roar! The White Tigers rule the Rift! EVOS Esportsare the champions of the 2021 Wild Rift Summer Super Cup, the finale of the Summer Season of the SEA Icon Series. The dominance EVOS Esports had during the group stage continued through the playoffs, where they won the 5-game grand final against Taiwan’s ONE Team Esports. They took home the grand prize of USD $25,000, and were crowned Wild Rift’s first international champions....

July 4, 2025 · 4 min · 803 words · David Richards

Exclusive: How League of Legends esports is evolving in a post-Valorant world

Riot Games tells us what’s at stake. There was something different about MSI 2023 in London. For someone who has played the game since beta in 2009 and watches every singleLeague of Legends esportsinternational tournament, the MSI 2023 broadcast stood out. The graffitied stage was clearly very inspired by its location, along with its edgy fonts. The colors and theme were a lot bolder than previous years, and having the players walk down up and down a flight of stairs somehow changed the dynamics on stage....

July 4, 2025 · 7 min · 1457 words · Ryan Miller

Exclusive: If you want to be a better jungler, don’t play solo queue says EG Inspired

Exclusive: If you want to be a better jungler, don’t play solo queue says EG Inspired Get the eye of the tiger, dance through the fire. This is ONE Esports’ first article in an exclusive interview series with Inspired. Read about why he’s a big fan of the LPL and what helearnt from competing against Royal Never Give Up, and his reflections onhis growth as a shotcaller. Even though jungling is widely considered the hardest role byLeague of Legendsplayers,this high performing pro believes it is actually the easiest rolein the game....

July 4, 2025 · 4 min · 644 words · Wesley Bird

Exclusive: Solo queue might be depressing for you, but to Kanavi, it’s a gold mine for pro play

Exclusive: Solo queue might be depressing for you, but to Kanavi, it’s a gold mine for pro play He lives as the jungle does. Jungler Seo “Kanavi” Jin-hyeok has been competing withJD Gamingsince 2019 when he was loaned out from Griffin. He’s found a permanent place on the LPL team, working with head coach Yoon “Homme” Sung-young for the longest time whom he describes as a “sibling” outside the game, he tells ONE Esports....

July 4, 2025 · 5 min · 1008 words · Melissa Hess

Exclusive: This is the most underrated marksman at M5, according to OHEB

Pick me, pick me! Who’s the most underrated marksman at theM5 World Championship? As the tournament unfolds, the prevailing meta has shed light on the popularity of certain heroes while sidelining others. In the marksman role, three heroes —Bruno,Brody, andClaude— have emerged as frontrunners, consistently being priority-picked or banned in the drafting phase. However, Blacklist International’sKiel “OHEB” Sorianowants to see something new in the tournament. He believes there’s untapped potential in this marksman hero, one that has yet to grace the tournament stage....

July 4, 2025 · 2 min · 314 words · Timothy Gilbert