KaleiRenay joins FaZe interview: From “brand risk” to “FaZe Kalei”

 Posted on January 22, 2023  |  8 minutes  |  1686 words  |  Patria Henriques

KaleiRenay is joining FaZe Clan. A Twitch star, a Warzone demon, and one of the wildest Twitter follows around — it was only right that we spoke to her about how she got here (among other topics, like possums and “simp management”). Kalei is gifted with the Kar98 and an absolute danger on Verdansk. Her Twitter game is also pretty strong and…pretty dangerous to open at work. While others have worried that she’s a “brand risk,” FaZe say she’s just “being unapologetically herself. [Read More]

League players beg for Divine Sunderer nerfs as top lane mythic continues to dominate

 Posted on January 22, 2023  |  3 minutes  |  447 words  |  Arica Deslauriers

League of Legends players are calling for Divine Sunderer to be nerfed after the top lane item was left untouched in the 11.16 balance patch. Since its release back in November of 2020, Divine Sunderer has been a staple top lane item for champions that want to bully and shred through tanks. After receiving a buff to its passive in patch 11.11, the item has slowly risen in popularity. So much so, that it’s sitting at a 51. [Read More]

Pokemon Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl: All new features coming to Sinnoh

 Posted on January 22, 2023  |  4 minutes  |  820 words  |  Fernande Dalal

The Sinnoh remakes may be a reimagining of the classic Nintendo DS titles, but the 2022 update is packed with major changes. Here are all of Pokemon Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl’s new features. To celebrate its 15th anniversary, the Pokemon franchise is revisiting Gen IV once again with the Pokemon Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl remakes which hit stores on November 19, 2021. While Studio ILCA has promised a faithful re-creation of the beloved RPGs, the Nintendo Switch release is jam-packed with modern gameplay changes. [Read More]

This Forza Horizon 5 car allows players to easily jump La Selva river

 Posted on January 22, 2023  |  2 minutes  |  326 words  |  Fernande Dalal

A Forza Horizon 5 player spent a week finding the right build to vault the river at La Selva, without relying on cars like the Jesko that can practically fly across the Mexico map. Playground Games stayed true to their name with FH5’s expansive terrains, giving players hundreds, if not thousands, of different ramps and opportunities to test the limits of their cars. One player took aim at an incredibly wide river in-game, called La Selva. [Read More]

TikTok couple Brooke and Jacob announce split in emotional statement

 Posted on January 22, 2023  |  2 minutes  |  289 words  |  Fernande Dalal

Popular TikTok couple Brooke and Jacob have officially announced that they have broken up, disappointing their millions of followers. Brooke Roberts and Jacob Stephens have picked up over 2 million followers on TikTok alone, documenting their relationship since launching the page and accruing a huge fanbase in the process. The pair regularly posted dancing or funny videos together, or just regular content documenting what was occurring in their relationship, in a way that clearly resonated well with people on the app. [Read More]

Twitch streamer turned 90% of followers into subs and still can't get partnered

 Posted on January 22, 2023  |  2 minutes  |  381 words  |  Arica Deslauriers

Twitch streamer TestyFPS has secured an insane feat by having over 90% of his followers subscribed, despite not even being a partnered broadcaster. But who exactly is he, and how did he manage to get so many subs?  When you think of streamers with high sub counts, some of the names that come to mind might include NICKMERCS, Pokimane, and xQc, who have tens of thousands of subs. But have you ever thought about their sub/follower ratio? [Read More]

Warzone pro ClutchBelk faces backlash after mocking female streamer

 Posted on January 22, 2023  |  3 minutes  |  572 words  |  Arica Deslauriers

Warzone player ClutchBelk is facing backlash from the community after an interaction with SenseiSwishem. The pro was playing a tournament when things got personal and he proceeded to mock the female streamer. Chandler ‘ClutchBelk’ Belk became a rising star in the Warzone scene back when it was released with Modern Warfare. Belk signed with CDL pro team Los Angeles Guerrillas as a content creator earlier in 2021, but a week later, things fell apart. [Read More]

Why The Island Boys were right to walk off the IMPAULSIVE podcast

 Posted on January 22, 2023  |  5 minutes  |  911 words  |  Mittie Cheatwood

Rap duo The Island Boys are currently bearing the brunt of the internet’s ire, but in spite of their divisive presence, they weren’t the ones who ruined their appearance on the IMPAULSIVE podcast. The Island Boys broke onto the music scene to instant controversy. The rappers, who are identical twins, certainly make for an eye-catching pair, boasting colorful hairstyles and a faceful of tattoos. It’s not just their style that’s turning heads; their debut song, ‘Island Boy,’ first alerted the net to their presence, earning the duo a slew of backlash over the bass-boosted track. [Read More]

All new runes coming in League of Legends Season 12: Precision & Inspiration reworks

 Posted on January 21, 2023  |  4 minutes  |  682 words  |  Trudie Dory

League of Legends Season 12 is set to add a new rune and rework some pre-existing favorites as Riot shakes up the game yet again: We’ve got a rundown of all the preseason changes here, including all the details on the Precision and Inspiration tree reworks. League of Legends Season 12 is set to be like every other new season, with a host of changes being shipped to Summoner’s Rift. [Read More]

Angry Battlefield 2042 players are spamming Steam for refunds

 Posted on January 21, 2023  |  2 minutes  |  371 words  |  Fernande Dalal

Battlefield 2042 is reaching an all-time low with its already angered community. Now, players are continuously spamming Steam in hopes of having their refund requests heard.  Battlefield 2042 launched in November 2021 and has quickly fallen off the radar for FPS fans despite plenty of excitement and high expectations.  Rumors of the game transitioning into a free-to-play model are also in the air amid drastic player count drops. However, making the game more accessible isn’t going to cut it for players who paid in full, as they continue to pursue Steam for a refund. [Read More]