Activision Blizzard's Johanna Faries shifts to managing Call of Duty franchise exclusively

 Posted on December 5, 2022  |  2 minutes  |  395 words  |  Trudie Dory

Activision Blizzard’s Johanna Faries is shifting her focus to the Call of Duty franchise exclusively, and away from her role’s additional responsibilities as Head of Leagues for the CDL and OWL. Faries has steadily added to her duties at Activision Blizzard since joining in 2018. As SVP, Head of Leagues and Commissioner for Call of Duty Esports – and later Commissioner of the Overwatch League – Faries oversaw the development of the CDL as it transitioned to a franchise format with buy-in slots that were reportedly worth around $25 million. [Read More]

Alinity explains why her pets are never on Twitch streams anymore

 Posted on December 5, 2022  |  2 minutes  |  336 words  |  Trudie Dory

Viewers of Twitch streamer Alinity have noticed the absence of her many pets during streams, prompting the content creator provide an explanation on their whereabouts.  Natalia ‘Alinity’ Mogollon cut her teeth in streaming with World of Warcraft and Apex Legends, growing a loyal fanbase along the way. Over the years, viewers have become accustomed to seeing Alinity’s pets on stream and learning more about the streamer’s personal life. Now, after viewers have begun to wonder where her pets have disappeared too, the streamer has released a statement clarifying the situation. [Read More]

Almond & kenzrosey win $25K Toronto Ultra Warzone Payout event: Final results

 Posted on December 5, 2022  |  4 minutes  |  701 words  |  Trudie Dory

The latest $25,000 Toronto Ultra Warzone Payout event just went down as Almond & kenzrosey secured the win in the second biggest Warzone tournament of the month. If you missed any of the action, we’ve got you covered with a full look at the results below. Almond & kenzrosey win without dropping a single map. $25,000 prize split among top four teams. Double-elimination kill-race format. Toronto Ultra’s Warzone Payout series just returned for another round. [Read More]

Bella Poarch's debut single 'Build a Bitch' just hit a massive milestone on Spotify

 Posted on December 5, 2022  |  2 minutes  |  325 words  |  Arica Deslauriers

TikTok star Bella Poarch’s debut single Build a Bitch has reached a massive milestone on Spotify, surpassing an incredible 50 million streams in just under three weeks. Like many viral TikTok stars including Addison Rae and Dixie D’Amelio, Bella Poarch is attempting to crack the music industry with her first single Build a Bitch, which dropped in May 2021 and became an instant hit with fans. As well as being insanely catchy, the song has a strong feminist message that takes aim at society’s expectations of women to have the perfect ‘Barbie Doll’ style body, and skewers the negative criticism that men send online. [Read More]

CodeMiko in tears after explaining more details about her Twitch ban: "It hurts"

 Posted on December 5, 2022  |  2 minutes  |  421 words  |  Fernande Dalal

The face behind CodeMiko, The Technician, got a bit emotional talking about her most recent ban from Twitch, explaining that it hurt because she thinks some believe that she might be a little toxic. VTubers have been on the rise across Twitch and YouTube in the last few months, with some avatars having a bit better production than others.  Though, CodeMiko takes it to the next level. The popular Twitch streamer uses a high-tech movement-tracking suit to display her avatar, with viewers being able to get involved by displaying messages on her body. [Read More]

Crunchyroll just debuted its very own VTuber mascot

 Posted on December 5, 2022  |  2 minutes  |  370 words  |  Arica Deslauriers

For many anime fans, Crunchyroll is the premier streaming service to catch up on some of the season’s biggest shows — but now there’s another reason to tune in, thanks to its new VTuber mascot. Crunchyroll offers a slew of anime to watch for free, in addition to providing ad-free viewing experiences for its premium members. In its 15-year-lifespan, the service has become a big name in the anime game, and now, it’s breaking into the world of VTubers. [Read More]

Far Cry 6 Amigos guide: How to unlock all pets & which is best?

 Posted on December 5, 2022  |  7 minutes  |  1410 words  |  Patria Henriques

Amigos are loyal animal companions in Far Cry 6, ranging from the adorable Chorizo to the deadly Oluso, and they all come with unique perks and abilities. Here’s how to unlock every single one of them. Animal sidekicks are back in Far Cry 6 to help you take down Anton Castillo’s forces. These Amigos have perks to help you do everything from distracting your enemies to stealthy takedowns and even looting more money from dead bodies. [Read More]

Fortnite ATM locations: How to complete Free Guy quests & unlock Good Guy emote

 Posted on December 5, 2022  |  3 minutes  |  434 words  |  Patria Henriques

A brand new set of Free Guy crossover challenges have gone live in Fortnite Season 7, and completing them all will earn you a Good Guy emote. Better yet, it’s completely free! Epic Games have announced that the latest Fortnite collaboration is with Free Guy. The new movie sees Ryan Reynolds play a bank teller who realizes he’s an NPC in an open-world game that’s about to be taken offline, so it seems like the perfect fit. [Read More]

How to get Hop Rock Dualies exotic weapon in Fortnite Season 6

 Posted on December 5, 2022  |  2 minutes  |  403 words  |  Mittie Cheatwood

With the release of Season 6, Epic Games has thrown Fortnite players for a bit of a loop and changed the location of one of the most coveted Exotic weapons: the Hop Rock Dualies. Here’s where you can find it as of Season 6. The Hop Rock Dualies are one of the most powerful Exotic-rarity weapons, and for good reason. Not only are they incredibly powerful pistols that, essentially, fire in a two-round burst, but they also give the player a low gravity effect, allowing them to glide through the air like an action star. [Read More]

How to get Turtwig, Chimchar & Piplup in Pokemon Legends Arceus

 Posted on December 5, 2022  |  4 minutes  |  720 words  |  Arica Deslauriers

The beloved Sinnoh starter trio can be caught in the Hisui region. Here’s how to get Turtwig, Chimchar, and Piplup in Pokemon Legends Arceus, including how to catch and exact map locations. Despite the latest Nintendo Switch title being a Gen IV origins story, the region is called Hisui because it focuses on what is now known as Sinnoh before it became that. And it’s not only the name that’s different – the starters are too. [Read More]