Apex Legends dev reveals surprising statistic about the 'best' SMG

Picking what weapons to use in Apex Legends is always a tricky task, especially with the meta changing frequently. In the SMG category, the R-99 is often seen as the top dog – but Respawn stats have thrown a spanner in the works. You can always use our own tier list for Apex Legends weapons to determine what weapons you want to pick up. We’ve listed the R-99 as an ‘S tier’ weapon, and comfortably the best SMG. [Read More]

Apex Legends is changing how kills & deaths work for quitters in Season 12 update

Respawn is changing how Apex Legends kills, assists, and deaths work for early lobby quitters after three years of player demands, with ambitions to ship the change in the battle royale’s Season 12 update. The Apex Legends developers are constantly looking for ways to improve their flagship battle royale, especially when it comes to the game’s ranked lobbies. This season, Escape, the devs have taken the needle to Kill Points and Ranked Points, which sit at the core of their competitive ladders. [Read More]

Bungie confirms Destiny 2 Shatterdive nerf for 30th Anniversary patch

After terrorizing Destiny 2’s PVP sandbox for most of Beyond Light, Bungie has confirmed that Revenant Hunters will be nerfed in the game’s 30th Anniversary update, with a focus on reigning in their Shatterdive ability. With the launch of Beyond Light, Bungie introduced the first Darkness-based subclass into Destiny 2. While Stasis was seen as a largely successful evolution of Destiny’s subclasses, the game’s fourth element also introduced plenty of controversy — particularly in PVP. [Read More]

CSGO March 31 update adds two new maps, Prisma 2 case, more

Counter-Strike: Global Offensive’s March 31 patch marks the end of Operation Shattered Web, but Valve have kicked right into action with adding new content, releasing two new maps into the pool and a case full of new weapon skins. Valve has wasted no time cranking out new content for CS:GO after the end of Operation Shattered Web. A patch shipped on March 31 has added two new maps to the official matchmaking pool in certain modes, while a case jam-packed with new skins will now be available in drops. [Read More]

Evangelion cosplayer goes viral as real life Asuka Langley Soryu

A talented cosplayer made waves online after they brought Neon Genesis Evangelion’s lead heroine, Asuka Langley, to life with an insanely accurate costume.  Perhaps one of the most influential animes of all time, Neon Genesis Evangelion made its debut in 1996. The Studio Gainax Mecha series was adapted from a manga written by Yoshiyuki Sadamoto. A talented cosplayer celebrated the animation, by transforming into the show’s lead heroine Asuka Langley. [Read More]

Jake Paul reveals how much money he made from Nate Robinson fight

Despite holding a professional record of just two wins and no losses, YouTube sensation Jake Paul is already making more than most professional boxers will ever see in their careers off the back of his Nate Robinson fight. Jake Paul is still relatively fresh to the sport of boxing. Following a lone amateur win, his first professional bout came at the start of 2020. He’s just closed out the year with another victory. [Read More]

Logic explains harrowing reason why he left the internet despite mega Twitch deal

The last two years have been a wild ride for Logic. He retired from music, signed a blockbuster Twitch deal, and largely disappeared from the internet all in the same few months. While he has since returned to music, he still seems to be disconnected from social media these days.  In an interview with Pardon My Take, he explained his decision to step away from the internet and focus on his home life. [Read More]

Mizkif gathers Twitch streamers to pay tribute to Reckful on Reddit's r/Place

Mizkif, Will Neff, and PayMoneyWubby teamed together during a stream to pay tribute to fallen Twitch streamer Byron ‘Reckful’ Bernstein by creating a memorial on the viral r/place canvas.  Twitch veteran and former esports professional ‘Reckful’ tragically took his own life on July 2, 2020, after a battle with mental health issues. One of the things he was widely known for was a rather large stuffed duck that almost always was featured somewhere in the background of his camera frame. [Read More]

New Apex Legends Genesis Collection event skins: Loba, Bangalore, more

Respawn Entertainment have confirmed a list of fresh Apex Legends skins coming as part of Season 9’s Genesis Collection event. From Loba to Bangalore, there are a lot of new cosmetics included.  On June 24, thepatch notes were released for Apex’s next big update – Genesis Collection. Inside, the dev team stated that there would be a new Arenas map coming, Skull Town, as well as a list of price changes for weapons and other items. [Read More]

Nickelodeon All-Star Brawl characters: Universe Pack, rumors & everything we know

Chaotic, cartoon combat is rife in Nickelodeon All-Star Brawl, and the already notable roster could welcome new characters at any time. It’s already been bolstered since its debut and rumors suggest that even more are on the way to cause mayhem. Taking obvious inspiration from the renowned fighting game franchise Super Smash Bros., Nickelodeon All-Star Brawl features a lot of the same fast and furious gameplay that has gripped gamers for years. [Read More]