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League of Legends directory: Quick links to our best guides
Gaming League of Legends Matt Porter ❘ Published: 2024-11-25T10:08:40 Dexerto 1 Champions 2 Esports 3 Positions & roles 4 Miscellaneous Our team of League of Legends experts Whether you’re new to League of Legends, or are an experienced LoL player, dominating opponents and controlling Summoner’s Rift is easier said than done. That’s why we’ve put together our list of best guides to give you a leg up on your enemies.
Zeus allegedly left T1 because of one small mistake in negotiations
Esports League of Legends Carver Fisher ❘ Published: 2024-11-22T22:43:12 Fernando Decillis/Riot Games In response to criticism from Joe Marsh, Zeus’ player agency responded and gave their side of the story on how off-season negotiations went down. As it turns out, minutes may have been the difference between Zeus staying with T1 and leaving the team.
T1 CEO calls out Zeus’ agency & claims they lied about his contract
Esports League of Legends Carver Fisher ❘ Published: 2024-11-22T03:13:33 Colin Young-Wolff/Riot Games T1 CEO Joe Marsh did an AMA on FMKorea that calls into question Zeus’ player agency and the way in which their contract renewal fell through. Considering just how controversial and murky the details around T1 failing to re-sign Zeus are, it should come as no surprise that most of the questions directed toward Joe Marsh were about this roster move.
Clayster coaching Vegas Falcons is the perfect job for the Call of Duty legend
Esports Call of Duty Jacob Hale ❘ Published: 2024-11-21T15:41:49 Vegas Falcons On November 14, less than a month before the 2025 Call of Duty League season kicks off, Vegas Falcons announced that they would be bringing COD veteran James ‘Clayster’ Eubanks into their coaching staff. And for the three-time world champion, it might just be the perfect first move in his post-playing career.
Valorant Game Changers champion set to join Tier 1 VCT team in world first
Esports Valorant Calum Patterson ❘ Published: 2024-11-19T12:45:54 Riot Games Star Valorant player Ava ‘florescent’ Eugene has reportedly reached an agreement to join APEKS, in a move that would mark the first Game Changers player to join a tier 1 roster. According to Sheep Esports, the Game Changers MVP reached a verbal agreement with APEKS, and would join them for the upcoming VCT EMEA season.
Roblox disables DM feature for children under 13 amid security concerns
Gaming Roblox Eleni Thomas ❘ Published: 2024-11-19T04:41:21 Roblox Roblox has disabled the Direct Message (DM) feature for users under 13 years of age and implemented other major security changes amid child safety concerns. Roblox has announced major adjustments to its security measures for children under the age of 13, new regulations intending to limit children’s ability to send DMs to any other users while also updating parental control for Roblox.
Pokemon TCG Pocket: How to log out & transfer accounts
Gaming Pokemon Eleni Thomas ❘ Published: 2024-11-19T00:14:47 The Pokemon Company Wondering how to log out of Pokemon TCG Pocket or transfer your account to a new device? Here is everything you need to know. Pokemon TCG Pocket has taken the world by storm. The virtual card game has quickly cemented itself as a great new Pokemon experience thanks to its versatility and deck-building mechanics.
Arcane Season 2 has a hidden detail that explains why Warwick flipped out
TV & Movies Daisy Phillipson ❘ Published: 2024-11-18T14:03:20 Netflix A debate has been raging on ever since the release of Arcane Season 2 Part 2 – did Warwick flip out because of Viktor’s death or Singed’s serum? A hidden detail may provide the answer. The League of Legends show’s latest chapter ends on a heartbreaking note. Just when it looked like Vi, Jinx, and Vander might get to be a family again (alongside “Baby Jinx” Isha), all hell breaks loose.
The sinister reason the Jayce twist in Arcane Season 2 Part 2 had to happen
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TV & Movies Daisy Phillipson ❘ Published: 2024-11-18T12:37:57 Netflix After using the Hexcore to save his collaborator, you might be wondering why Jayce killed Viktor in Arcane Season 2 Part 2 – and the answer may be more sinister than originally thought. Up until Episode 6 of the League of Legends show’s second and final chapter, Jayce was stuck in an arcane anomaly, pulling him through another dimension where his Hextech crystal became fused to his wrist.
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No, Braum isn’t in Arcane Season 2
TV & Movies Daisy Phillipson ❘ Published: 2024-11-18T10:32:24 Netflix Arcane Season 2 has introduced us to a number of new characters so far, one of which some League of Legends fans believe is Braum – but this isn’t the case. Although Season 2 Part 2 is now streaming on Netflix, the character actually made his debut in Episode 1 after Caitlyn and Vi’s first fight.
Fortnite players beg devs to return Arcane skins in viral campaign
Gaming Fortnite Eleni Thomas ❘ Published: 2024-11-18T03:50:06 Epic Games Fortnite players have started a viral campaign to bring back the Jinx and Vi skins amid the release of Arcane season 2. One of Fortnite’s most unique features is the variety of skins available. Players can battle against Darth Vader, Avatar Aang, LeBron James, and many more iconic characters and celebrities.
VCT Game Changers 2024 shatters record for most-viewed women’s Valorant event
Esports Valorant Carver Fisher ❘ Published: 2024-11-17T19:40:43 Jian Chen/Riot Games Valorant has one of the most successful women’s esports circuits out there, and they’ve just broken their own record for highest peak viewership with 449k concurrent viewers during the Game Changers 2024 final. For reference, the 2023 Game Changer grand final had 293k, making this a more than 50% increase year-over-year and a massive win for the Game Changers league.
Riot Games founder reveals more League of Legends shows coming after Arcane
TV & Movies League of Legends Carver Fisher ❘ Published: 2024-11-17T16:48:04 Riot Games Riot Games co-founder Mark Merrill revealed that Arcane Season 3 was canceled because the team wanted to explore other universes, denying that they wanted to pull out of entertainment. Despite Arcane being one of the most expensive animated series ever made, it’s also one of the most successful.
LoL fans furious as LPL English broadcast suddenly gets shut down
Esports League of Legends Carver Fisher ❘ Published: 2024-11-16T16:45:13 Riot Games When it comes to League of Legends, China is one of the strongest regions in the world. But their premiere league, the LPL, is having its English broadcast shut down in 2025. With teams like BLG and Weibo consistently making their mark at internationals for the past few years, there’s no doubt that China is the only region that can contest South Korea at LoL’s biggest competitions.
Who is Corin Reveck? Arcane Season 2 confirms major fan theory with new character
TV & Movies Daisy Phillipson ❘ Published: 2024-11-16T08:30:00 Netflix 1 Who is Corin Reveck? 2 Arcane Season 2 Episode 5 confirms Singed is Dr Reveck 3 Singed Reveck’s pocket watch is also a key An exciting fan theory has been confirmed in Arcane Season 2 Part 2, as we hear the name “Dr. Reveck.” But who is Corin Reveck in the League of Legends games, and how is he in the series? It’s no secret that Riot Games has changed elements from the rich LoL lore for Arcane.
Warzone devs vow to fix Black Ops 6 integration’s biggest problem
Gaming Call of Duty Ryan Lemay ❘ Published: 2024-11-15T21:20:22 Dexerto Among several hiccups experienced on Warzone’s launch day, audio fixes were at the top of most player wishlists. Raven Software heard the complaints loud and clear. Warzone’s launch day suffered a few bugs and exploits, but nothing too alarming. Players discovered that the AEK-973 ground-loot weapon transformed into a fully automatic weapon of destruction instead of the intended three-round burst.
How to level up fast in Warzone: Player & weapon XP
Gaming Call of Duty Jacob Hale ❘ Published: 2024-11-15T17:19:58 Activision With the return of the classic Prestige system in Black Ops 6, as well as a generally slower progression system in comparison to recent Call of Duty titles, leveling up in Warzone can have its struggles. Here’s how we suggest ranking up quickly in the battle royale title.
Caedrel just made a pro LoL team & it has an insane roster
Esports League of Legends Carver Fisher ❘ Published: 2024-11-15T16:13:54 Colin Young-Wolff/Riot Games Caedrel, the biggest streamer in League of Legends, just put together a professional team stacked with a mix of veteran talent and some bizarre choices that promise, if nothing else, an entertaining performance on stage.
Apex Legends ignored Season 23’s most annoying issue in November 14 update
Gaming Apex Legends Connor Bennett ❘ Published: 2024-11-15T16:13:31 Respawn Apex Legends rolled out a hotfix patch on November 14 to address some big issues in Season 23, however, one big problem has been overlooked. Whenever Apex Legends rolls out a new update, there is typically plenty of excitement in the community. However, Season 23 deviated from the usual addition of a new legend, new weapon, or a new map. Instead, the new season has focused on reworks and health updates.
From Season 3 star claps back at viral “Martin is” theory
TV & Movies Daisy Phillipson ❘ Published: 2024-11-15T15:09:19 TikTok/@pegahghafoori If you’re a From fan, chances are you’ve noticed the “Martin is…” joke that’s emerged as Season 3 draws to a close. Fatima actress Pegah Ghafoori has caught wind of the “theory,” and she has a hilarious response. For the uninitiated, the MGM+ series has delivered some of the best horror TV on the circuit, taking the Lost template and applying it to a scary setting.
Arcane Season 2 Part 2 teases arrival of most chilling LoL champion yet
TV & Movies Daisy Phillipson ❘ Published: 2024-11-15T13:30:37 Netflix/Riot Games The Arcane Season 2 Part 2 preview hints at the arrival of one of League of Legends’ most chilling champions yet, as the story delves deeper into the dark mystery of Black Rose. In the games, Black Rose is a shadowy organization with deep roots in Noxian society, known for manipulating powerful figures and practicing dark sorcery to pursue its own agenda.
How to fix Black Op 6 Ghost Perk locked bug after Season 1 update
Gaming Call of Duty Jessica Filby ❘ Published: 2024-11-15T10:56:00 Activision Black Ops 6 Season 1 and Warzone have finally arrived, bringing with them weapon upgrades, one key weapon removal, and an extremely frustrating bug that seems to be locking the Ghost Perk from players, despite their level. As reported by multiple players on social media, the latest Black Ops 6 patch seems to have broken the Ghost Perk by locking it for multiple players who already meet the level 17 requirements.
Team BDS under fire as CEO’s controversial statement ruins Rocket League event
Esports Rocket League Carver Fisher ❘ Published: 2024-11-14T22:23:09 Team BDS Team BDS CEO Patrice Bailo de Spoelberch has gotten the organization in hot water after making some controversial comments on Twitter (now X). Now, just a day later, one of the year’s biggest Rocket League events has been cancelled over it and BDS have announced “internal measures” will be taken against him.
League of Legends has lost the one thing that makes Arcane so great
Gaming League of Legends Carver Fisher ❘ Published: 2024-11-14T18:49:02 Riot Games Arcane started as a spinoff series for League of Legends, taking the story behind characters and environments from the game and fleshing them out. However, it’s at the point where Arcane has vastly outclassed the storytelling of the game it came from, and it’s time for League of Legends to sit down and take some notes. On the whole, Arcane is a hard act to follow.
GTA 6 publisher says AI won’t help make games release faster
Gaming GTA Connor Bennett ❘ Published: 2024-11-14T13:31:38 YouTube/DELTA/Rockstar Games Strauss Zelnick, the CEO of Take-Two, Rockstar Games’ publisher, believes that AI won’t actually speed up the process of making new games. The gaming world has been on tenterhooks for Grand Theft Auto 6 for close to a decade now. Sure, GTA 5 and GTA Online have been incredibly successful, but there are only so many times that you can play through the old story again.
Warzone players blast Black Ops 6 anti-cheat changes that will do “nothing”
Gaming Call of Duty Connor Bennett ❘ Published: 2024-11-14T12:33:51 Activision Warzone players are unconvinced by the new changes being made to Ricochet anti-cheat in Black Ops 6 Season 1, with some saying they’ll do “nothing” to curb cheaters. The cheating issue in Call of Duty has gotten worse over the last few years, especially when it comes to Warzone. In the halcyon days of Verdansk, you’d regularly come across players using wall hacks and God mode to get a leg up on the competition.
HBO boss breaks silence on Game of Thrones movie, Jon Snow series & House of the Dragon criticism
TV & Movies Cameron Frew ❘ Published: 2024-11-13T11:15:49 HBO HBO and Max chief Casey Bloys has addressed all things Westeros, including the newly reported Game of Thrones movie, the axed Jon Snow series, and George R.R. Martin’s criticism of House of the Dragon. It’s been a strange year for the world of Game of Thrones. House of the Dragon, by most accounts, was a success; solid viewership, strong reviews, and there’s a strong demand for Season 3.
How to get Ringleader Reaper skin with Twitch Drops in Overwatch 2
Gaming Overwatch Michelle Cornelia ❘ Published: 2024-11-13T07:04:59 blizzard Reaper mains are in luck, as now there’s a Ringleader Reaper skin that can be unlocked with Twitch Drops for free. Here’s how to get it. There are various ways to get skins in Overwatch 2, whether that be by purchasing the Battle Pass, Shop, or subscribing to Xbox Game Pass. However, if you want to snag one for free, then getting them from Twitch Drops is your option.
How to fix Black Ops 6 rank loss bug: Players knocked down to Level 1
Gaming Call of Duty Jacob Hale ❘ Published: 2024-11-12T17:10:28 Activision A number of Black Ops 6 players have been left baffled after the game randomly takes thousands of XP away from them, reducing them all the way back down to Level 1 for no reason. It’s still early days for BO6 but the level grind is about as intense as it will ever be, in a rush to hit Master Prestige and earn their Dark Matter camo.
Riot dev confirms Valorant’s most broken agent is finally getting a nerf Original
Gaming Valorant Josh Taylor ❘ Published: 2024-11-12T11:09:00 Riot Games Valorant is finally set to nerf Neon, the fast-paced Duelist known for her overpowered abilities, in the upcoming 9.11 patch update. Neon has been seen as broken in Valorant for quite some time now. Her sprint and slide mechanics make her able to dodge attacks easily and deliver fast blows.
Apex Legends’ once worst character dethrones Pathfinder in meta but not for long
Gaming Apex Legends Connor Bennett ❘ Published: 2024-11-11T16:02:54 Respawn Entertainment Newcastle, Apex Legends’ once least-used character, actually managed to dethrone Pathfinder in the Season 23 meta. However, it hasn’t lasted all that long. As new legends are added to Apex Legends, the battle royale’s meta usually shifts. However, it’s been tough to make a real mark at the top. For a long time, Wraith, Pathfinder, and Octane ran the show.
Who is “Baby Jinx”? New Arcane Season 2 character explained
TV & Movies Daisy Phillipson ❘ Published: 2024-11-11T14:35:40 Netflix 1 Who is Isha? 2 Is she in the games? 3 Why Isha is important to Arcane Season 2 4 Jinx isn’t old enough to be a mom You might have noticed “Baby Jinx” making her debut in Arcane Season 2, but who exactly is the new character and is she in the League of Legends games? It’s a fair enough question to ask, given not all of the Arcane characters are LoL champions. And this is one of the reasons the Netflix series is so well-loved.
Gaming Apex Legends Josh Taylor ❘ Published: 2024-11-11T13:36:08 EA / Epic Games EA has been looking into the possibility of launching a monthly subscription service for Apex Legends, according to a new survey sent to players. Apex’s survey, according to Insider Gaming’s report, asks participants if they’d be interested in a “monthly subscription” that includes in-game currency, exclusive rewards, and Battle Pass tiers—similar to the Fortnite Crew subscription.
How to get Arcane Season 2 Twitch Drops in Valorant
Gaming Valorant Michelle Cornelia ❘ Published: 2024-11-11T03:30:06 Riot Games / Netflix Valorant players can snatch free rewards from the Arcane Season 2 Twitch Drops for a limited-time. Here’s how to connect your account to get them and more. Three years after its first season, Arcane Season 2 has finally aired, continuing where the story previously left off. With so much hype surrounding the series, it’s only expected that cosmetics from the series would arrive in Riot’s games.
Call of Duty hacker claims exploit let them falsely ban thousands of Warzone & MW3 players
Gaming Call of Duty Josh Taylor ❘ Published: 2024-11-10T14:43:11 Activision A hacker claims to have exploited an issue in Call of Duty’s Ricochet anti-cheat system, resulting in the wrongful banning of “thousands upon thousands” of Modern Warfare 3 and Warzone players.
Don’t hold your breath for a GTA or Red Dead movie after Take-Two CEO comments Original
TV & Movies GTA Michael Gwilliam ❘ Published: 2024-11-08T17:45:44 Rockstar Games Fans of Grand Theft Auto and Red Dead Redemption hoping for either series to get a movie or TV series adaptation should stop waiting. GTA and Red Dead Redemption are two of the biggest gaming franchises of all time, with players eagerly awaiting GTA 6 after Rockstar stunned audiences with the fantastic RDR2 in 2018.
Black Ops 6 Nov 8 update patch notes: Recon combat speciality nerf & XP fix
Gaming Call of Duty Ryan Lemay ❘ Published: 2024-11-08T17:36:26 Activision SBMM has been the most divisive talking point in online gaming for years now. Black Ops 6 dished out another nerf to the Recon Combat Speciality and fixed an issue preventing players from earning the proper amount of XP in the most recent update. As part of the Nov. 4 update, Treyarch listened to community feedback and nerfed the Recon Combat Speciality.
Black Ops 6 Ranked Play explained: Ranked rewards, SR, skill divisions, more
Gaming Call of Duty Brad Norton ❘ Published: 2024-11-08T02:53:34 Activision 1 When does Ranked Play go live in Black Ops 6? 2 How to access Ranked Played in Black Ops 6 3 Rank system breakdown 4 How Ranked Play works in Black Ops 6 5 New Ranked Play features 6 Ranked Play rewards Ranked Play is on the way to Black Ops 6 as the most competitive players gear up for the real test. But from new features to a raft of rewards, there’s plenty to learn before jumping in and we’ve got the full rundown.
Take-Two CEO responds to concerns developing GTA 6 for Xbox Series S
Gaming GTA Michael Gwilliam ❘ Published: 2024-11-07T17:40:41 Rockstar/Microsoft GTA 6 is still on track to release in Fall 2025 and the CEO of Take-Two Interactive has ensured fans that the game won’t be limited by Xbox Series S hardware. Grand Theft Auto players around the world are anxiously awaiting more news from Rockstar about GTA VI as the one-year anniversary of the first trailer approaches.
Who’s on the Arcane Season 2 soundtrack? Artists, tracks & score explained
TV & Movies Daisy Phillipson ❘ Published: 2024-11-07T15:51:30 Netflix 1 Who’s on the Arcane Season 2 soundtrack? 2 Arcane Season 2 score explained 3 How to listen to the soundtrack 4 Arcane Season 1 soundtrack explained Arcane Season 2 is nearly here, and in line with one of League of Legends’ greatest traditions, it has a killer soundtrack and score filled with eclectic original songs by a diverse range of artists – from Ashnikko to Sheryl Lee Ralph.
CS pro Xyp9x banned from Twitch after hacker steals account
Entertainment Twitch Dylan Horetski ❘ Published: 2024-11-07T15:39:18 Instagram: xyp9x Former Counter-Strike pro player Xyp9x has been banned from Twitch after a hacker stole his account and changed its name. Andreas ‘Xyp9x’ Højsleth started as a semi-professional Counter-Strike player before making the move to pro with the release of Counter-Strike Global Offensive, and he’d go on to become one of the top players in the league.
Rockstar & Take-Two stay silent amid GTA 6 trailer 2’s expected announcement
Gaming GTA Michael Gwilliam ❘ Published: 2024-11-06T22:26:00 Rockstar Games Take-Two doubled down on GTA 6’s Fall 2025 release window, but it’s remaining silent about when the next trailer will debut. GTA 6 has been one of the most anticipated games for years, with fans anxiously waiting for the next installment of Rockstar’s open-world juggernaut. So much so, that some went to the company’s HQ to look for clues.
The most powerful Arcane characters, ranked
TV & Movies Daisy Phillipson ❘ Published: 2024-11-06T22:11:17 Netflix The Arcane Season 2 release date is just around the corner, with Zaun and Piltover preparing to battle. Who will come out on top? It’s a tough one to call when there are so many powerful Arcane characters on opposing sides. In the first chapter of the League of Legends series, we were introduced to a memorable lineup of characters who we fell in love with as the series unfolded.
xQc hits back at fans after losing $700K betting on Kamala Harris
Entertainment Twitch Virginia Glaze ❘ Published: 2024-11-06T17:23:03 YouTube: xQc Popular streamer xQc says he isn’t bothered after losing $700K betting on Democratic candidate Kamala Harris to take the 2024 US presidential election. Election Day in the United States is officially over, and former President Donald Trump is projected to take the 2024 presidency against Kamala Harris.
Is Warwick Vander? Arcane Season 2 fan theory explained
TV & Movies Daisy Phillipson ❘ Published: 2024-11-06T16:39:20 Netflix/Riot Games 1 ‘Vander is Warwick’ fan theory explained 2 Who is Warwick? 3 Arcane fans are convinced Vander is Warwick Ever since Arcane first landed on Netflix, there have been theories that Vander may be transformed into the League of Legends beast, Warwick. With Season 2 just around the corner, speculation has reached boiling point.
Apex Legends dev confirms Lifeline rework will be OP but that’s how they want it
Gaming Apex Legends Connor Bennett ❘ Published: 2024-11-06T11:11:19 Respawn Entertainment An Apex Legends dev has finally admitted that they release new legends in an ‘OP’ state to get players excited. However, Season 23 isn’t getting a fresh character, just a Lifeline rework. Whenever Respawn releases a new character for Apex Legends, players instantly flock to them. Sure, everyone wants to test out the hot new addition, but they’re typically more powerful than most as well.
Roblox’s YouTube & TikTok competitor just surpassed 1 billion views
Entertainment Eleni Thomas ❘ Published: 2024-11-06T01:14:59 Roblox Roblox’s new social media feature emerges as a real competitor to TikTok and YouTube and has already crossed one billion views. Roblox continues to become a juggernaut in the gaming space, boasting millions of players daily. Now, the virtual universe is looking to expand its reach and influence thanks to its newly introduced Clip It feature.
LoL devs reveal Ambessa’s gameplay design drew inspiration from another Arcane character
Gaming League of Legends James Lynch ❘ Published: 2024-11-05T17:25:24 Riot Games League of Legends has emerged out of a spectacular Worlds 2024 Finals weekend and Riot has moved predictably quickly into its next phase. As part of that, new champion Ambessa is set to release on November 6, and the lead developer has confirmed part of the inspiration comes from another Arcane character.
Lifeline rework in Apex Legends finally gives her shield back but with a big twist
Lifeline is getting a major rework in Apex Legends, which sees all three of her abilities changed, and even an update to her appearance in-game. Here’s what you need to know if you are a Lifeline main. For Season 23 of Apex Legends, there won’t be a new Legend. Instead, Lifeline is getting a complete overhaul, just like Revenant did some seasons ago.
Kick co-founder says majority of “vile” streamers are on Twitch and YouTube
Entertainment Kick Dylan Horetski ❘ Published: 2024-11-05T17:39:03 Kick.com Kick co-founder Bijan Tehrani says the majority of “vile” streamers are on Twitch and YouTube, and claims the narrative that Kick streamers are bad is not fair or constructive. Since its launch in 2023, Kick has become one of the strongest platforms to ever try to compete with Twitch.
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