Review: Netflix’s High Score is a must-see for video game fans and esports enthusiasts

Take me back. Updated on March 31, 11:42 a.m. (GMT+8): Improved relevancy. The world we live in now is filled with creative video games and competitive esports circuits, but the dominant presence of video games in entertainment was not something many foresaw during its earlier years. For those who want to take a deep dive into the beginning of it all, Netflix’s High-Score, a six-part video game documentary, perfectly captures significant innovations that influenced the current state of video games....

May 10, 2025 · 3 min · 471 words · Anna Garner

ScreaM sends Team Liquid to Valorant Champions with nearly 100 kills in LCQ final

ScreaM sends Team Liquid to Valorant Champions with nearly 100 kills in LCQ final They’re all talking about his one-taps. Team Liquidare the third team to represent EMEA atValorant Champions, alongsideFnaticandFunPlus Phoenix. Liquid faced downM3 Championsin the VCT EMEA Last Chance Qualifier grand final, taking the series 3-1 off the back of an astounding performance from their star player and sealing their return to the Champions stage. Adil “ScreaM” Benrlitomshowed exactly why he was considered the ultimate headshot machine in CS:GO — with a 91/60/12 KDA across four maps and a ridiculous 45 percent headshot rate, the Belgian star was dropping enemies left and right with his one-taps....

May 10, 2025 · 3 min · 498 words · Amanda Cohen

Sentinels coach Rawkus reveals why they chose to sign Shroud

Sentinels coach Rawkus reveals why they chose to sign Shroud Who wouldn’t? Sentinelsrun at the VCT NA Last Chance Qualifier may have been cut short, but the team has still continued to make waves with superstar streamerTarik “tarik” Celik joining the organization. There is also the tantalizing prospect thatMichael “shroud” Grzesiekmight return to the team. The CS:GO pro turned Twitch celebrity played just three matches with the team before they were eliminated from the LCQ, but that version of Sentinels was thebest the team had lookedin a long while....

May 10, 2025 · 3 min · 471 words · Vickie Aguirre

Sinatraa talks about the possibility of returning to pro Valorant again

Sinatraa talks about the possibility of returning to pro Valorant again Maybe for US$80,000 a month. Since his six-month suspension from Riot Games ended last September, speculation grew as to whether or not former Sentinels playerJay “Sinatraa” Wonwould return to pro play. Sinatraa is still with Sentinels as acontent creator, but he has since been replaced in its Valorant roster byTyson “TenZ” Ngo. The formerOverwatch proand San Francisco Shock starswitched over to Valorantafter winning it all in Blizzard’s shooter....

May 10, 2025 · 2 min · 400 words · Debra Tucker

Split will definitely be more fair to attackers after Valorant patch 6.0 changes

Split will definitely be more fair to attackers after Valorant patch 6.0 changes It will be out next week. The new balance update for one of Valorant’s original maps, Split, is upon us. Split received extensive changes after it was removed from the Competitive and Unrated queues inEpisode 5 Act I. The map will make its official return on January 10 in Valorant patch 6.0. The changes include major and minor adjustments to sections of the map, which will change how players fight for map control and take space....

May 10, 2025 · 3 min · 509 words · Joshua Guzman

Super Mario Bros. 35 is an official battle royale Mario game

Super Mario Bros. 35 is an official battle royale Mario game It’s just one of the new games announced for Mario’s 35th. On June 27, 2025, Super Mario Bros. was launched for the Nintendo Entertainment System. This means everyone’s favorite high-jumping, brick-punching, and fireball-throwing plumber officially turns 35 years old this month! It’s no surprise that Nintendo has cooked up big things to celebrate this big milestone for the iconic video game hero....

May 10, 2025 · 4 min · 768 words · Terry Lawson

T2 and Rise qualify for Pokémon UNITE Asia Champions League 2023 offline final

T2 and Rise qualify for Pokémon UNITE Asia Champions League 2023 offline final Better late than never. T2 and Rise have secured the last two slots for the Pokémon UNITE Asia Champions League 2023 offline final after they made top two in their respective regional playoffs. Phase two of the Pokémon UNITE Asia Champions League 2023 has finally come to a close after two week-long regional playoffs. T2 earned their invitation to the finals by eliminating Secret Ship in the East Asia final, while Rise shocked fans in the Southeast Asia final after knocking out Renaissance and Team MYS....

May 10, 2025 · 3 min · 439 words · Angela Shepherd

Team Liquid brothers Nivera and ScreaM come in clutch at Masters Reykjavik

Team Liquid brothers Nivera and ScreaM come in clutch at Masters Reykjavik They’re one win away from the playoffs! The brother buff is real.Team Liquidwas triumphant on Day 1 ofMasters Reykajvik 2022, defeating Latin American top seed KRU Esports 2-0 in the group stage. The European squad showcased their versatile agent pool and penchant for unconventional picks, pulling outNeonon the way to a decisive 13-5 map win on Fracture. However, it was the brother duo ofAdil “ScreaM” BenrlitomandNabil “Nivera” Benrlitomthat stole the show in Liquid’s triple-overtime win on Ascent....

May 10, 2025 · 3 min · 527 words · Melissa Jackson

Team Secret’s Matumbaman shows off his ridiculous Sven skills at EPIC League

Team Secret’s Matumbaman shows off his ridiculous Sven skills at EPIC League Matumbaman finished Game 2 with an 11/2/12 KDA record. Team Secret were back to their winning ways after defeating rival European squad Team Nigma in a group stage match at EPIC League. Secret showcased key performances from Ludwig “zai” Wåhlberg, Yazied “YapzOr” Jaradat, and Nigma’s former hard carry player, Lasse “Matumbaman” Urpalainen who dominated both games with Sven....

May 10, 2025 · 3 min · 429 words · Leslie Moore

Team Spirit looks ready for TI11 defense after PGL Arlington Major win

Team Spirit looks ready for TI11 defense after PGL Arlington Major win LGD still can’t banish their demons. Eastern European squad Team Spirit is preparing to defend their Aegis of Champions following anassertive victory at the PGL Arlington Major. PSG.LGDlooked like they were in top form in a dominating first game, but Spirit rattled off three wins in a row—including an incredible comeback in the second game. The grand finals saw the teams meet for the second time in the Major....

May 10, 2025 · 4 min · 840 words · Brian Walton

TenZ shows girlfriend Kyedae no mercy in 2v5 Valorant showmatch

TenZ shows girlfriend Kyedae no mercy in 2v5 Valorant showmatch Pros don’t fake! Tyson “TenZ” Ngofound himself in quite the predicament in a recent 2v5 Valorant showmatch, where he had to go up against his girlfriendKyedae “Kyedae” Shymko. TheSentinelsstar player teamed up with NRG duelist Sam “s0m” Oh against a full squad of popular streamers, including Jeremy “Disguised Toast” Wang, Rachell “Valkyrae” Hofstetter, Miyoung “kKatamina” Kim, and Sykkuno, in a best-of-three match....

May 10, 2025 · 3 min · 460 words · James White

The 5 most hardcore anime gamer girls

These girls got game. Updated on September 13, 1:30 p.m. (GMT+8): Improved relevancy. They have ultra-fast reflexes, are competitive to the bone, and only have their eyes glued on the prize — we’re talking aboutanimegamer girls! Characters who have a penchant for playing video games have become a common sight in anime shows. Viewers will often spot these gamers either staring intensely at their computer screens, losing their minds on arcade machines, or just taking a chill pill with their handheld consoles....

May 10, 2025 · 4 min · 643 words · Scott Tran

The best Field Upgrades for Modern Warfare 2

The best Field Upgrades for Modern Warfare 2 Choose wisely. Modern Warfare 2 allows you to customize your loadout in a multitude of ways, picking from a wide range of weapons, attachments, perks, and more to suit your playstyle. Field Upgradesare an integral part of every player’s loadout. They charge over time, and getting kills and playing the objective help fill up the charge meter. This happens throughout the match, so you can deploy multiple Field Upgrades in a single game, which means the one you pick can have a big impact....

May 10, 2025 · 2 min · 418 words · Louis Guzman