Scump and Crimsix speak out on conflict with OpTic J ahead of potential Immortals buyout
Posted on April 21, 2023
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| Fernande Dalal
OpTic Gaming Call of Duty pro player Seth ‘Scump‘ Abner has dropped a cryptic hint about the organization’s falling out their President and COO Ryan ‘OpTic J’ Musselman.
It has been a tumultuous past several weeks for OpTic Gaming and its members, to say the least, as the org could face extinction if parent company Infinite Esports & Entertainment get purchased by Immortals.
There have been rumors that OpTic J, now the President of Infinite’ had a falling out with his former peers at OpTic, and could potentially play a role in leading the Green Wall to its doom.
[Read More]Twitch bans streamer for "innapropriate attire" – but not for hot tub stream
Posted on April 21, 2023
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| Fernande Dalal
Streamer ‘supcaitlin’ was banned from Twitch for “inappropriate attire” after wearing a bunny costume, despite being one of many streamers to regularly take part in the new trend of hot tub streams. The streamer suspects mass reporting was behind her suspension.
Over the years we’ve seen Twitch go through various trends and games, with streamers savvy enough to produce content they know viewers want to see. One of the latest trends is, rather bizarrely, hot tub streaming.
[Read More]What is 'Bamarush' on TikTok? Wild Alabama sorority try-outs go viral
Posted on April 21, 2023
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| Mittie Cheatwood
The University of Alabama’s ‘Bamarush’ blew up on TikTok as hundreds of sorority girls made their try-out videos public. The posts have since been playfully spoofed by several users who claim to “love” the “drama.”
Sororities have long been satirized on social (and mainstream) media from ‘Scream Queens’ to ‘Monster’s University’ and beyond! One particular sisterhood exploded onto TikTok, as viewers made fun of their “main character” style videos.
[Read More]Who is NICKMERCS? The controller king of Twitch
Posted on April 21, 2023
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| Trudie Dory
Nick ‘NICKMERCS’ Kolcheff is one of the most popular streamers in the world, but he’s had to overcome many challenges on his journey from young Gears of War pro to Twitch superstar, making his eventual success feel that much sweeter.
There aren’t many bigger in the world of online gaming than NICKMERCS. With over 3 million followers on Twitch and nearly 2 million subscribers on YouTube, the 29-year-old belongs to the highest echelon of content creators – those who are big enough to qualify as celebrity streamers or YouTubers.
[Read More]"Broken" Cold War shotgun can dominate meta SMGs in Warzone
Posted on April 20, 2023
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| Trudie Dory
Tired of dying to SMGs at close range in Call of Duty: Warzone? Well, you might want to revisit a shotgun from Black Ops Cold War that is apparently “broken” again.
If you drop into a game of Warzone and take on a close-range fight with an enemy, chances are you’re going to see an SMG – probably the Welgun or Owen Gun – being used against you.
While the SMGs are incredibly deadly, thanks to their fire rate, they aren’t the only option to dominate a close-range fight.
[Read More]Apex Legends player claims victory just 49 seconds after match starts
Posted on April 20, 2023
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| Fernande Dalal
A player was able to earn a match victory in Apex Legends in less than a minute, thanks to a very odd glitch flaring up in the game.
How long a match can take to complete in Apex Legends often depends on several factors, such as the type and skill level of players in the game, where the Circles are on the map, and more.
While some matches can wrap up quicker than others, it would be unexpected to see a full game end in less than 10 minutes, let alone less than a single minute.
[Read More]Elden Ring fans obsessed with Bloodborne-inspired secret "Pizza Cutter" weapon
Posted on April 20, 2023
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| Patria Henriques
A spiritual successor to Miyazaki’s earlier titles, Elden Ring seems to have not just taken inspiration from those games’ mechanics. Fans are delighted to discover that Bloodborne’s iconic “pizza cutter” has also made its way into the 2022 title.
Hidetaka Miyazaki directed action role-playing games like Demon’s Souls, Dark Souls, Sekiro, and Bloodborne before partnering with George RR Martin on Elden Ring. While each title’s legacy likely played some role in the newest game, Bloodborne’s impact appears more tangible.
[Read More]FaZe Clan unveil entire Valorant roster for VCT 2022
Posted on April 20, 2023
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| Mittie Cheatwood
FaZe Clan have revealed their entire Valorant team ahead of VCT 2022, with star ace Andrej ‘babybay’ Francisty returning to lead the rebuilt roster.
The team is bringing back ‘the smeag’ innovator, babybay, who’s taking charge of the next FaZe lineup with new faces in almost every position.
After a disappointing finish to 2021, FaZe made wholesale changes to improve its chances in Year 2 of Riot’s Valorant circuit.
[Read More]Fortnite players call for LTM u-turn in future updates: "No end in sight"
Posted on April 20, 2023
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| Patria Henriques
Fortnite players are begging Epic Games to change the way they approach Limited Time Modes in their future updates by bringing back a classic feature.
Limited Time Modes in Fortnite give players alternate game modes to enjoy the battle royale’s engine in other ways.
Games like Disco Domination, Teams of 20, and Team Rumble were all focused on the battle royale aspect.
While Epic Games has plenty of BR LTMs, players are beginning to worry, as they feel that they are now only focused on releasing Creative LTMs.
[Read More]GTA RP doctor speaks out against xQc after Twitch star targets them in NoPixel rage: "It's not fun"
Posted on April 20, 2023
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| Fernande Dalal
A GTA RP streamer named Shadiko, who roleplays Dr. Victoria Viale on the NoPixel GTA RP server, spoke up about an incident where they confronted Felix ‘xQc’ Lengyel for treating them and other ‘doctors’ poorly.
xQc has had his fair share of run-ins and feuds on GTA RP, especially when he’s roleplaying Jean-Paul, one of the most notorious and maligned criminals on the NoPixel GTA RP server.
However, Shadiko felt the need to put him in his place after he disrespected their character and other doctors in the Pillbox Medical Center multiple times.
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