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Silver ranked Blizzard dev responds to criticism over Overwatch balancing

New Overwatch community manager Andy B drew some criticism for providing balancing insight into Overwatch 2 despite being a silver-ranked player. A slow trickle of information about Overwatch 2 has been released over the last few months, and at the Overwatch League Finals, we will get more info about the sequel to the popular Blizzard shooter. A new Overwatch community manager has caught some criticism for providing insight into the balancing of the upcoming sequel when fans found out about his low ranking.

Sombra’s new Black Cat Overwatch Anniversary skin is an instant favorite with fans

A day before the 2021 Anniversary event officially gets going, Overwatch has revealed a brand new skin for Sombra that turns our favorite hacker into a stealthy cat burglar. While most seasonal events in Overwatch have a certain theme going on for skins and cosmetics, Anniversary is the one out of them all that’s pretty much a crapshoot on what we’re going to get. Already we’ve seen this year’s eclectic list include Funky Baptiste, Venus Moira, and now a Sombra skin that’s definitely not Catwoman has been revealed as well.

YouTuber B Lou reveals TikTokers nearly quit Battle of the Platforms over rule concerns

B Lou — half of popular reaction channel ZIAS! — has revealed that the YouTubers vs TikTokers Battle of the Platforms was nearly canceled just 30 minutes ahead of the event starting thanks to TikTokers’ concerns over the rules. The Battle of the Platforms was a natural progression from the influencer boxing that has become commonplace in recent years. With Logan Paul going from fighting KSI to Floyd Mayweather, and younger brother Jake gearing up for a fight against UFC legend Tyron Woodley, the spectacle has grown exponentially.

Asmongold vows to never "sell out" and get paid to gamble on Twitch

Asmongold has been outspoken about his issue with sponsored gambling streams on Twitch, and he doubled down on his stance by vowing to never “sell out” and get paid to do it. Twitch’s acceptable of streamers to host sponsored gambling streams on their platform has been the hottest topic for some time now. It returned to the spotlight once again after xQc hosted one for the first time in a year.

Black Ops 4: December 5 game settings update has been released - Full patch notes

In preparation for CWL Vegas starting December 6 and the December 11 major title update, Treyarch has released a minor game update for all platforms.  [ad name=”article2″] Black Ops 4 has been receiving a parade of new updates ever since the game launched on October 12, and this week has been no different.  Following in the footsteps of the December 3 update, the newest update seeks to fix a number of minor issues to pave the way for what’s to come.

Meet Caltys: The female pro looking to make her mark on League esports

Maya ‘Caltys’ Henckel isn’t the first woman to play in the European Regional Leagues (ERL) system. But she wants to be the best. The ERLs have been praised across the globe for their ability to help young aspiring pros find their footing in the world of League of Legends. It’s considered by many to be the proving grounds for those looking to secure starting spots in the LEC, Europe’s showpiece League competition.

Sentinels win Pop Flash Valorant tournament: Full results & recap

Flashpoint made its entrance into Valorant with the final North American Ignition Series event, named Pop Flash. Eight of NA’s best teams battled over four days for $50,000, and regional bragging rights. The Valorant Ignition Series has just come to a close across the world. As the first chapter of Valorant’s history reached its end, teams had one last chance to make their mark on the early esports scene. In North America, that final shot came at the Pop Flash Invitational.

LeafyIsHere returns to YouTube to address past Pokimane drama: "Wasn't even that toxic"

LeafyIsHere defended his criticism of Twitch star Pokimane in his return to YouTube. The 26-year-old claims his videos about the OfflineTV streamer shouldn’t have gotten him banned in 2020. In August 2020, Calvin ‘LeafyIsHere‘ Vail found his YouTube channel permanently banned off the platform after making a series of videos heavily criticizing Twitch star Imane ‘Pokimane’ Anys. Over a year after the indefinite suspension, the content creator made his return to YouTube on January 7, 2022, with a new podcast.

Viral Lindsay Lohan 'Parent Trap' TikTok has fans completely obsessed

Actor Lindsay Lohan has gone viral on TikTok lip-syncing to one of her iconic lines from 1998 movie ‘The Parent Trap,’ and fans are absolutely loving it. There have been a fair few celebrities to join TikTok over the past couple of years thanks to the app’s increasing popularity, from Lizzo to Billie Eilish, and many more. Fans always get excited whenever they see a familiar face start up an account on the viral app, and the latest big star to set up their profile is actor Lindsay Lohan.

How to watch $50k Twitch Rivals Halo Infinite Showdown: Streams, schedule, teams

Twitch has announced a loaded Halo Infinite Twitch Rivals event, featuring both former and current pro players with $50k up for grabs. Here’s everything you need to know about the tournament. $50,000 split between eight teams Captains chosen from legacy and modern pro players Action unfolds on Monday, December 13 After a long hiatus, competitive Halo is back — and it’s certainly back with a vengeance. Official Halo Championship Series competition is already in full swing, and Twitch has decided to host their own Halo Infinite Showdown as well.