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North America’s Pokémon International Championship is the final chance to qualify for the World Championship. For many, the event can make or break an entire season’s worth of effort. Every year, players have the possibility of dropping out of top spots in their region—denying them a travel stipend that can mean everything for those who can’t afford to make the long trip to Hawaii—or they can completely miss out on a Worlds invite altogether. This year’s NAIC, which ran from June 7 to 9, marked the chance for players to prove how they’re best and deserve to have a stake…

Are you looking for more anime like Kaiju no 8 to scratch that monster-mashing itch?A refreshing take on the monster-hunting genre, Kaiju no 8 balances thrilling action with a captivating story that follows the underdog protagonist, Kafka Hibino. Seamlessly blending gory action with lighthearted humor, is there anything out there that can compare?Credit: Naoya Matsumoto, Shueisha, ONE EsportsIf you’re looking for more anime with similar vibes to Kaiju no 8, we have a variety of options that you should check out and add to your watch list.Grab your snacks and drinks and check out these 5 anime like Kaiju no…

Building championship teams and technology: Jeffrey Chau talks Razer Viper V3 Pro and esports innovation“We really are for the pros. We spend a lot of time with them, we’re very close with them, we get a lot of their feedback.” Amy ChenJune 11, 2024

The Pokémon North America International Championships (NAIC) wrapped up this past weekend, and the Scarlet and Violet VGC metagame was full of diverse and unexpected ‘mons, as seen in the top cut lists. While it was no surprise to see the popular Fire/Water/Grass core in Incineroar, Urshifu, and Rillaboom used by top players, there were also 15 Pokémon that only made a single appearance across the top teams. If you’re someone who doesn’t like seeing the same lineups dominating the meta, NAIC was an absolute treat to watch. So many unusual ‘mons found success at NAIC. Screenshot via The Official…

Riot Games’ FPS just experienced a vertical twist with the Abyss map, where you can push enemies off the Valorant Abyss map thanks to its borderless design.This opens up a wild new way to outplay your opponents by sending them packing straight down. If strategically shoving foes off the map tickles your tactical fancy, buckle up, agent.Credit: Riot Games, ONE EsportsWe will teach you how to become a master of this strategy, listing the top five agents whose abilities can send your opponents on a one-way trip to the abyss.Get ready to learn how to leverage disorientation, knockback, and good…

Neon buff gives mid-air pinpoint accuracy, VALORANT devs working to remove itAn unintended feature was tacked onto the Neon buff, but VALORANT devs are working to fix it as quickly as they can. Brandon MooreJune 11, 2024

With Pokémon NAIC over since June 9, Pokémon Go players have two months to prepare for Worlds, which means anything can happen between now and August 15 that could dramatically change the meta. Two potential meta-defining changes could shake the game at its core. We could either see a new Battle League patch released, such as the one released at the end of May that drastically reduced Scal’s effectiveness, or get a brand new Pokémon that turns the game on its head. And out of all the Pokémon that could be released over the next couple of months, there is…

How to unlock the Prospector Torbjörn skin in Overwatch 2Torbjörn connoisseurs rejoice! Amy ChenJune 11, 2024

G2’s incredible eight-event playoff streak in Counter-Strike 2 is in jeopardy as the IEM Dallas champions enter this week’s BLAST Premier Spring Final without star AWPer m0NESY, who can’t make the trip to the U.K. due to a visa issue. The organization announced coach TaZ will enter the server with the team in a June 10 post on X (formerly Twitter), replacing the star AWPer for BLAST Spring Finals. The team will once more need to defy the odds with a stand-in if they hope to keep their playoff streak alive, with G2 making the finals of every offline CS2…

A teaser video for the newest hero in Mobile Legends: Bang Bang -– Zhuxin, was released by Moonton Games.Zhuxin is a mage hero who excels in team fights with her powerful area-of-effect skills, making her a formidable damage dealer.Credit: ONE Esports, Moonton GamesThink of her as a stronger combination of Odette and Alice. Visually, Zhuxin resembles a more elegant version of Carmilla, with her jet-black hair and mysterious demeanor.Although she doesn’t yet have a skin spotlight, eager fans can already explore her abilities on the advanced server, offering a sneak peek of what’s to come. Here are all her skills…