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Jacob Hale

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As seen in: Esports.net, Flipboard, Dexerto, NewsBreak, Ball State Daily, Our Community Now, Ball State Daily News
World’s greatest esports journalist. CEO of Call of Duty. Currently running Esports.Net - formerly Dexerto, The Esports Radar, Esports Insider.
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Epic Games Confirms Fortnite V-Bucks Price Increase

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By Jacob Hale Verified
| Esports.net
Epic Games has confirmed sweeping changes to Fortnite’s in-game economy, increasing the price of V-Bucks packs while adjusting Battle Pass rewards and subscription benefits starting March 19. The developer said the move comes as the “cost of running Fortnite has gone up a lot,” prompting a restructuring of how the game’s premium currency is sold across its ecosystem.
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PGL Makes Massive $22M Counter-Strike 2 Commitment for 2027-28

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By Jacob Hale Verified
| Esports.net
Tournament organizer PGL has unveiled a major long-term investment into the Counter-Strike 2 ecosystem, committing at least $22 million in funding across 2027 and 2028 as part of a new Tier 1 event program. The Bucharest-based organizer confirmed plans to host at least six top-tier CS2 tournaments per year, with a structured calendar and financial framework designed to provide greater stability for teams and players across two competitive seasons.
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Apex Legends Clamps Down on 3rd Party Devices in Huge Anti-Cheat Update

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By Jacob Hale Verified
| Esports.net
Respawn Entertainment has announced a major anti-cheat crackdown for Apex Legends, confirming that players using third-party hardware designed to manipulate controller inputs will face permanent bans. The update targets devices such as XIM adapter, Cronus Zen, Titan Two, and Strikepack, which allow players to automate actions, reduce recoil, or alter input behavior to gain an advantage. In a released on March 4, the developer made its stance clear.
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