Sword Art Online Variant Showdown game: Release date, characters, gameplay, trailer

Land a critical hit with Kirito! Draw your swords, gamers! Kirito and the gang embark on a new virtual adventure inSword Art Online Variant Showdown. The Black Swordsman joins the playerbase of a trending game title called “Cross Edge” to track down a mysterious assassin. Here’s everything you need to know about the Sword Art Online Variant Showdown game, including its story, characters, gameplay, release date, and what platform it can be played on....

June 2, 2025 · 2 min · 412 words · David Bonilla

T1 conquer ESL One Summer 2021 to emerge as top contenders for TI10

T1 conquer ESL One Summer 2021 to emerge as top contenders for TI10 Can T1 continue their hot streak going into TI10? Southeast Asian squad T1 proved they are the real deal after winning ESL One Summer 2021, the organization’s first international Dota 2 win. Team Captain Carlo “Kuku” Palad and his squad showed they’re in peak form during the ESL One Summer 2021 andWePlay AniMajortournaments. T1 displayed great resolve by defeating Virtus....

June 2, 2025 · 3 min · 492 words · Angela Perez

Team Spirit completes their Cinderella run to win The International 10

Team Spirit completes their Cinderella run to win The International 10 Team Spirit is the best Dota 2 team in the world. The International 10’s (TI10) grand final clash featured two amazing squads that culminated inTeam Spiritbecoming the 10th team to lift theAegis of the Immortal. The CIS squad took home a grand total of US$18,208,300 for coming in first place at Valve’s TI10, the largest prize in esports history....

June 2, 2025 · 3 min · 636 words · Joshua Hill

The 7 best anime of 2022

The 7 best anime of 2022 Yes, woof, haha, chichi. 2022 was a great year for anime. Then again, which year wasn’t? It’s that time once again to look back on the best anime of 2022 and watch them if you haven’t already — or re-watch them for the third time because you simply can’t get these characters out of your head. Attack on Titan debuted in 2013, and nine years later — shocker — it’s still running, with an ever growing complexity....

June 2, 2025 · 7 min · 1382 words · Samantha Johnson

The sickest headshots of the OWL All-Star Widowmaker 1v1 Tournament

The sickest headshots of the OWL All-Star Widowmaker 1v1 Tournament One shot, one kill. The first day of theOverwatchLeague All-Star event has wrapped up and, by far, the highlight of the day was the Widowmaker 1v1 tournament. Some of the game’s best Widowmakers, including Do-hyeon “Pine” Kim, Jae-hyeok “Carpe” Lee, and Byung-sun “Fleta” Kim, competed in the first-to-7, headshots only, no SMG, 1v1 duel. Quarterfinals diem vs Viol2t In the first quarterfinals, Min-seong “diem” Bae of the Shanghai Dragons took on Minki “Viol2t” Park of the San Francisco Shock....

June 2, 2025 · 3 min · 590 words · Christopher Martinez

The top 6 teams at Masters Reykjavik 2022 are from 6 different regions

The top 6 teams at Masters Reykjavik 2022 are from 6 different regions The first time in VCT history. Masters Reykjavik 2022is the most competitive Valorant LAN event in recent memory. For the first time in VCT history, the top six teams at Stage 1 Masters Reykjavik 2022 are from six different regions, including Korea, Japan, APAC, and Brazil. While previous VCT international tournaments were dominated by North American and EMEA teams, both these regions have had to contend with just a single team left in theplayoffs....

June 2, 2025 · 3 min · 441 words · Yvonne Lopez

This big brain NRG econ strat means they almost never have to save

This big brain NRG econ strat means they almost never have to save Actually kind of brilliant. After a promising start to VCT NA Stage 2 Challengers,NRG Valorantare now struggling. The team’s 10-0 map streak snapped after a 2-0 loss to XSET, and they continued to add to their loss column after a sweep by Ghost Gaming this past week. However, despite the difficult losses,NRGshowed off one very interesting strategy that may just be pure genius....

June 2, 2025 · 3 min · 635 words · Brandon White

This is what Super Smash Bros. pros are saying about Pyra and Mythra

This is what Super Smash Bros. pros are saying about Pyra and Mythra Does SSBU really need more swords? Despite the uproar of the Smash community against sword-based heroes, Nintendo sent out an invitation to Pyra and Mythra from Xenoblade Chronicles as the fourth selection for Super Smash Bros. Ultimate’s Fighters Pass Volume 2. Here’s what SSBU pros think about Pyra and Mythra joining the Smash roster. Pyra and Mythra add onto SSBU’s endless sword-based roster SSBU may boast a dense multi-franchise roster of 80 fighters, but it suffers from the repetitive appearance of sword-based users....

June 2, 2025 · 4 min · 645 words · Kristen Johnson

TI11 Power Rankings: PSG.LGD, Team Spirit, and OG are still the best

TI11 Power Rankings: PSG.LGD, Team Spirit, and OG are still the best Who’s hot and who’s cold? Updated on October 12, 7:11 p.m. (GMT+8):The winners of the Last Chance Qualifier, Team Liquid and Team Secret, were added to the power rankings. And then there were 20. The International 11 will feature the best teams in the world in the ultimate Dota 2 contest. The stage is set in Singapore for 18 teams — with two more to qualify from theLast Chance Qualifiers....

June 2, 2025 · 16 min · 3332 words · Russell Smith

Top 10 plays from the ONE Esports Dota 2 SEA League

Top 10 plays from the ONE Esports Dota 2 SEA League Geek Fam may have won the tournament, but Fnatic had the best highlights in the competition. The ONE Esports Dota 2 SEA League turned out to be the biggest and most exciting Dota 2 league tournament to date. And Geek Fam made a strong case as to why they should be considered the best Dota 2 team in the region after theydefeated Fnatic in the Grand Final....

June 2, 2025 · 4 min · 689 words · Mary Adams

Tsikyo transforms into the ultimate foxy waifu in adorable Yae Miko cosplay

Be sure to feed her lots of fried tofu! Updated on March 23, 1:36 p.m. (GMT+8):Improved relevancy. Cosplayerand streamer Dawn “Tsikyo” Nyan is an avid fan ofGenshin Impact, and has dressed up as severalGenshin Impact charactersin the past. She took the opportunity to put together aYae Miko cosplayin honor of the Narukami shrine priestess. Yae or nay? Take a closer look at Tsikyo’s Yae Miko cosplay The cosplay features theInazuma characterin her default red and white shrine priestess outfit, along with Lady Guuji’s signature pink hairstyle....

June 2, 2025 · 2 min · 296 words · Arthur Hill

TUMI and Razer’s limited edition esports collection is designed for gamers on the go

TUMI and Razer’s limited edition esports collection is designed for gamers on the go Carry hard. TUMI and Razer have teamed up on a new limited edition esports collection for gamers, designed for those who find themselves always on the move. The collection draws on several iconic TUMI designs, such as the Finch Backpack and Bozeman Sling, and blends them with Razer’s one-of-a-kind aesthetic. Each piece features Razer’s signature triple-headed snake logo and stunning green accents, making them instantly recognizable to gamers the world over....

June 2, 2025 · 2 min · 375 words · Natalie Anderson DDS

Valorant’s Piedra del Sol skin bundle channels the might of the Aztec Empire

Valorant’s Piedra del Sol skin bundle channels the might of the Aztec Empire More reason to get the battle pass. Valorant’sEpisode 5 Act 2 battle passcame packed with memes, cute gun buddies inspired by mythical animals of lore, and one of the most elaborate skin lines we’ve seen in a battle pass to date. The Piedra del Sol skin bundle (which translates to Stone of the Sun) draws on art from Aztec civilization, bringing to life one of the mightiest empires from the ancient world....

June 2, 2025 · 3 min · 477 words · Tyler Hobbs