Yoru Found Dead in the Alley, as VALORANT Nerfs Him to ‘Make More Meaningful Tradeoffs’
Riot Games is rolling out VALORANT Patch 12.05, slashing Yoru’s Blindside charges to a single use and trimming Gatecrash duration to 15 seconds. The adjustments target Yoru’s flash power and map‑wide rotation ability, which have made him the most‑picked Duelist at Masters Santiago 2026 with a 62% selection rate. This follows a previous nerf in Patch 11.08 that already limited his Dimensional Drift utilities. Riot frames the changes as a push for more meaningful trade‑offs and greater agent diversity in competitive play.
VALORANT Miks Role, Abilities, Release Date, More
VALORANT introduces Miks, a Croatian Controller, in patch 12.05 on March 18, 2026, expanding the roster to 29 agents. Miks uniquely blends site control with healing, featuring a dual‑mode M‑pulse that can concuss or restore health. His kit includes Harmonize...
All Dead Hand Collection Skins in CS2: Glock-18 Fully Tuned, AWP Queen’s Gambit, and More
Valve has released the Dead Hand Collection, its latest cosmetic line for Counter‑Strike 2, featuring 17 uniquely designed weapon skins and the first new glove set since 2020. The skins span themes from gold‑adorned royalty to street‑art graffiti and are available...
When Are Solos Coming to Warzone Black Ops Royale?
Call of Duty: Warzone's Black Ops Royale launched without a solo playlist, prompting strong community demand for a single‑player option. Raven Software responded on X, confirming that solo matches will appear as a private‑match mode next week to gather balance...
Riot Games Confirms that Voice Chat Is Coming to League of Legends
Riot Games officially confirmed that native voice chat will be added to League of Legends, following a high‑profile datamine that revealed internal development. The company cites advances in moderation technology and its Honor system as reasons it can now address...
Jynxzi Reveals Lineup of Streamers Competing in His CS2 Tournament
Popular Twitch personality Jynxzi announced a 4v4 Counter‑Strike 2 tournament featuring more than 20 well‑known streamers, slated for March 15. The lineup mixes mainstream creators such as xQc and Adin Ross with CS2‑focused personalities like OhnePixel and Spoit. Critics argue...
Kingdom Come Deliverance 2’s Game Director Daniel Vávra Calls for AI to Help Development Processes
Generative AI has moved from experimental labs into the mainstream of video‑game production, and the conversation gained fresh momentum when Kingdom Come Deliverance 2’s director Daniel Vávra took to X to champion the technology. Vávra argued that AI‑driven tools could let...
How to Complete the Altitude Tactics Event in Black Ops 7
The Altitude Tactics event in Black Ops 7 Season 2 Reloaded and Warzone is an XP‑driven progression challenge requiring 250,000 player XP to unlock seven rewards, including the Voyak KT‑3 assault rifle as the mastery prize. Progress is earned across all core...
Marathon Update 1.0.0.4: Reduced UESC Health, Increased Supplies, and Thermal Scope Nerfs
Bungie’s first weekly Marathon patch (1.0.0.4) trims UESC enemy health and boss shields, easing ammo pressure while preserving challenge. Supply density rises with more Med Cabinets and Munitions Crates on Perimeter, plus larger Sponsored Kit ammo pools. Thermal scopes receive...
Warzone Season 2 Reloaded Patch Notes: REV-46 and M8A1 Nerfs, New Perks, More
Activision’s Warzone Season 2 Reloaded mid‑season patch reshapes the battle‑royale meta with significant weapon tweaks, new perks, and economy adjustments. The REV‑46 SMG and M8A1 AutoStrike‑X8 receive the harshest nerfs, while the MXR‑17, Peacekeeper Mk1, Kogot‑7 and other SMGs see modest buffs....
Raven Software Explains Weapon Skin Removal and Squad Size Limit in Warzone Black Ops Royale
Raven Software clarified why the new Warzone Black Ops Royale mode launches with a single squad size—quads only—and without weapon skins. The studio said the focus is on perfecting core gameplay before adding flexibility or cosmetic features, and that future...
How to Unlock Swordfish A1 in Black Ops 7 & Warzone
Activision’s Black Ops 7 and Warzone have introduced the Swordfish A1, a four‑round burst marksman rifle with rapid fire and minimal recoil. The weapon is only obtainable by completing all nine challenges in the free Counter Skies event pass during Season 02 Reloaded,...
How to Unlock Voyak KT-3 in Black Ops 7 & Warzone
Season 2 Reloaded for Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 and Warzone introduces the Voyak KT‑3 assault rifle, a full‑auto AR equipped with a built‑in range finder. Activision describes it as capable of eliminating an unarmored opponent in four to five shots, though...
How to Complete the Tox Clear Event in Marathon
The Tox Clear event in Marathon is a high‑risk, high‑reward encounter featuring a room filled with lethal toxic gas. Players must use a Hazard Override Card on a nearby red laptop to shut off the gas before entering, after which...
Capcom Confirms Capcom Cup 12 Finals Will Remain Pay-per-View, Locks Down Co-Streaming
Capcom confirmed that the Capcom Cup 12 Finals and the Street Fighter League World Championship 2025 will be broadcast as pay‑per‑view events, with strict limits on co‑streaming and clipping. The early qualifier stages remain open for community coverage, allowing unrestricted streams and...
Best Razor 9mm Loadout in Black Ops 7 — Meta Wildfire Conversion Build
Season 2 of Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 introduced the Wildfire Conversion for the Razor 9mm SMG, dramatically increasing fire rate, magazine capacity to 85 rounds, and bullet velocity. The conversion also penalizes ADS speed, reload time and damage range while making...
Uzi Announces Self-Funded Uzi Cup with 1 Million RMB Prize Pool
Jian “Uzi” Zi‑Hao announced the self‑funded Uzi Cup, a League of Legends tournament with a 1 million RMB prize pool. The event runs from March 14 to April 3, featuring open qualifiers, a group stage and playoffs, with six teams total. Eligibility requires an...
PGL Wallachia Season 7: Schedule, Results, Standings, Teams, and More
The PGL Wallachia Season 7 Dota 2 tournament kicked off in Bucharest with sixteen elite teams competing for a $1 million prize pool. A modified Swiss‑system group stage ran from March 7‑11, producing unbeaten records for Team Liquid, Team Spirit, HEROIC and PARIVISION. Visa complications forced...
JAKKS Pacific Partners with Ironmouse for the First Major US Line of Official Merch
JAKKS Pacific announced a licensing partnership with VTuber Ironmouse to launch the first major U.S. line of officially branded merchandise. The collection will span figures, plush toys, collectibles, tech accessories, and cosplay gear, sold through direct‑to‑consumer sites, Ironmouse’s own storefront,...
Marathon Runner Shell Tier List: All Runner Shells Ranked
Marathon’s latest tier list ranks its Runner Shells for solo and squad play, placing Assassin and Recon in the top S‑Tier for solos and squads respectively. The list highlights each Shell’s strengths—such as Assassin’s invisibility, Recon’s intel, and Destroyer’s firepower—while...
Is Crimson Desert an RPG? Answered
Pearl Abyss positions *Crimson Desert* as an open‑world action‑adventure rather than a traditional RPG, omitting classic leveling and skill‑tree mechanics. The game still incorporates RPG‑style skills, equipment upgrades, and character growth earned through exploration and quest completion. Scheduled for a...
LEC Spring Split 2026: Format, Schedule, and Roadtrips in Spain and France
The League of Legends European Championship (LEC) Spring Split 2026 kicks off on March 28 with a best‑of‑three round‑robin regular season lasting seven weeks, followed by a double‑elimination, best‑of‑five playoff. The top six teams advance, and the two finalists earn...
Is Crimson Desert Coming to Xbox Game Pass?
Pearl Abyss confirmed that its single‑player open‑world title Crimson Desert will launch worldwide on March 19, 2026 for PS5, Xbox Series X|S and PC. The game will ship as a premium, full‑price product with no early‑access or day‑one Xbox Game Pass...
Super Battle Golf Brings Chaos to the Green, Sells over 400,000 Copies
Indie studio Brimstone’s “Super Battle Golf” has taken the chaotic multiplayer niche by storm, selling over 400,000 copies in its debut week. The game blends whimsical golf mechanics with combat tools such as landmines, explosive balls, and orbital strikes, supporting...
‘Please Keep Your Greed Limited:’ Marathon Players Slam Rewards Pass as Worst Value for Money
Marathon, Bungie's new PvP‑focused extraction shooter, includes a standard store and a premium rewards pass, but players deem the pass poor value. The $10 pass provides only one character skin, 25 weapon skins, and no Lux premium currency return, despite...
Marvel Rivals Warns Players of ‘Incentivized Throwing’ and Threatens Permanent Bans
Marvel Rivals has issued a community warning after detecting a rise in "incentivized throwing," where players deliberately sabotage matches for cash bounties offered by the third‑party platform Intlist. The developer announced a zero‑tolerance policy, promising permanent bans for anyone caught...
How to Get and Use Schemas in Marathon
Marathon introduces Schemas, rare items that grant exclusive access to gear unavailable elsewhere. Players can obtain Schemas through random drops—most reliably via supply drops—or by earning them in the Silk rewards pass, including prestige‑level versions. Once acquired, a Schema activates...
Emiru Responds to Mizkif Defamation Lawsuit, Claims Her Allegations Are ’Emotional Truth’
Emily "Emiru" Schunk filed a motion to dismiss Matthew "Mizkif" Rinaudo's defamation lawsuit, asserting her abuse and sexual assault allegations are protected as her "emotional truth" rather than factual statements. The case, filed in the Western District of Texas, also...
Witchcraft Signs Former Los Ratones Roster for EMEA Masters with Bwipo
Witchcraft has reassembled the former Los Ratones roster for the upcoming EMEA Masters, preserving the core lineup that attracted strong viewership during LEC Versus 2026. The only roster change is top‑lane veteran Gabriël “Bwipo” Rau replacing Simon “TheBaus” Hofverberg, who will...
Karambit Case Hardened Blue Gems: Patterns, Prices, and History
The Karambit Case Hardened is a flagship knife skin in Counter‑Strike 2, with fewer than 50 "Blue Gem" variants and the ultra‑rare pattern #387 valued up to $2 million. Blue Gems are defined by dominant blue coverage, ranging from 50% to near‑full...
Riot Already Removes Emojis From VALORANT Chat, but They Might Return in the Future
Riot Games inadvertently released an emoji feature in VALORANT’s March 3 patch 12.04, allowing players to send emojis in chat. After reports of offensive combinations, product manager Stephen Kraman announced a hotfix that will hide emojis from other players and a full...
Riot Defends First Stand Brazil Venue Decision, Promises Review After 2026 Event
Riot Games defended its decision to host the 2026 First Stand Brazil tournament in the small CBLOL studio venue, emphasizing the need for flexibility to experiment with format and scheduling. Fans reacted strongly, criticizing the roughly 140‑seat arena as insufficient...
TheGhostOfHope Bids Goodbye to CoD Leaks After Legal Demand From Activision
TheGhostOfHope, a long‑standing source of Call of Duty leaks, announced he will stop publishing confidential information after receiving a legal demand from Activision. The leakster said he will remain active in the community, focusing on official updates and general discussion....
What Is Iron Gauntlet in Warzone? Release Date, Ruleset, and More
Activision’s Raven Software is beta‑testing Iron Gauntlet, a duos‑only Warzone mode launching March 5 on Verdansk. The mode doubles base health to 300, slows time‑to‑kill and makes Mountaineer the default perk, emphasizing positioning over raw firepower. Free loadout drops are disabled...
TenZ’s Pro VALORANT Comeback with Sentinels Could Be a Possibility After Scrim Sighting
TenZ was seen scrimming with Sentinels on the eve of the new VALORANT Champions Tour season, sparking speculation about a professional return. The sighting followed his public breakup with Kyedae, which he clarified was unrelated to his retirement. Sentinels CEO...
VALORANT Masters Santiago Swiss Stage Round 2 Bracket Redone After Live Draw Error
Riot Games cancelled and rebuilt the live Swiss Stage Round 2 draw at VALORANT Masters Santiago after a misplacement of the second team rendered every subsequent matchup incorrect. Global Head of VALORANT Esports Leo Faria publicly admitted the error and oversaw...
Ruler’s Pentakill Propels Undefeated Gen.G to LCK Cup 2026 Glory
Gen.G completed an unbeaten run to capture the LCK Cup 2026, sweeping BNK FEARX 3‑0 in the grand finals. The decisive moment came in Game three when veteran ADC Ruler secured a spectacular Pentakill, extinguishing any comeback hopes. Throughout the tournament the...
Slay the Spire 2 Early Access Release Date
Mega Crit announced that Slay the Spire 2 will enter early access on March 5 2026, though the exact launch day remains tentative. The sequel will feature the original three heroes plus two newcomers—Necrobinder and the Regent—alongside a fresh card pool, early acts,...
Is a Tung Tung Tung Sahur Skin Coming to Fortnite?
Fortnite fans are buzzing over unconfirmed rumors that a Tung Tung Tung Sahur skin could join the game. Dataminers Blortzen, HYPEX and ShiinaBR have posted files hinting at a limited‑time Item Shop release, though Epic Games has not issued an official statement. The...
The Best Counters for Each Overwatch 2 Hero
The article presents a detailed counter chart for every Overwatch 2 hero, separating optimal tank, DPS, and support opponents. It explains why certain abilities—such as beam weapons, mobility, or anti‑heal—neutralize specific heroes. Strategic notes accompany the table, highlighting key matchups like...
Best Crosshair for Each Overwatch 2 Character
A recent guide by Jerome Heath, Nick Rivera and Rijit Banerjee outlines optimal crosshair configurations for every Overwatch 2 hero, organized by tank, DPS, and support roles. The recommendations specify type, color, thickness, length, gap, opacity, and resolution scaling, often favoring...
‘Let Them Cook’: TheBurntPeanut Slams Day One Marathon Negativity
Streamer TheBurntPeanut publicly rebuked the wave of day‑one criticism aimed at Bungie's new extraction shooter Marathon, urging the community to give the title time to evolve. He warned that premature trashing pushes publishers to rely on safe sequels and remakes...
‘One of the Most Complex Menus I’ve Ever Seen’: Ninja Fumes over Marathon UI
Popular streamer Ninja described Bungie's reboot of Marathon as having "one of the most complex menus I've ever seen," echoing frustrations from fellow creators like Summit1g. The extraction‑shooter’s deep gear, contract, and faction systems translate into layered tabs and sub‑menus...
Dr Disrespect Pulls Another Fake Game Partnership with Marathon
Streamer Herschel “Dr Disrespect” Beahm posted an X image implying an official partnership with Bungie’s shooter Marathon, using the #MarathonPartner tag. Bungie quickly refuted the claim, stating he has no partnership with the game. This follows a similar false partnership claim...
How to Complete All Season 2 Week 4 Challenges in BO7 & Warzone
Activision released the Week 4 challenge list for Black Ops 7 and Warzone Season 2, featuring six tasks per core mode and a new A.R.C M1 Assault Frame under‑barrel attachment as the primary reward. The challenges refresh every Thursday at 11 am CT and remain available...
How to Get Blade for Free in Fortnite
Epic Games is offering the Blade outfit in Fortnite for free to players who purchase select items from Honkai: Star Rail on the Epic Games Store. Eligible purchases include various Oneiric Shard bundles and in‑game cosmetics such as The Nameless...
Dead Ops Arcade Leaderboard Event in BO7 Zombies: All Challenges and Free Rewards
Activision has launched the Dead Ops Arcade Leaderboard Event for Black Ops 7 Zombies Season 2, running from February 26 to March 2. Players compete in randomized 30‑player pools, with the highest score determining leaderboard rank and unlocking tiered rewards such as animated weapon...
Punk Withdraws From Capcom Cup 12 Due to Passport Issues
American Street Fighter 6 star Victor “Punk” Woodley has withdrawn from Capcom Cup 12 after passport issues prevented travel to Japan. Capcom transferred his Pro Tour qualification slot to Japanese veteran Tokido, who will inherit Punk’s group placement in the March 11‑14...
Twitch Drops Penalties Against Streamers Using Combined Chat
Twitch announced it will no longer issue penalties solely for displaying combined chat overlays during simulcasts. CEO Dan Clancy clarified that the platform’s enforcement guidelines are being revised after creator backlash, citing the Gigguk warning as a catalyst. While the new...
All Current and Upcoming Banners in Arknights Endfield
Arknights: Endfield’s current banner, Hues of Passion, features the Cryo operator Yvonne and runs from February 24 to March 11, while the Graffiti Issue weapon banner spans the next two character cycles. Pulling on character banners yields Arsenal Tickets, which are required...