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FaZe Banks “over the moon” after selling CryptoPunk NFT for $500K

FaZe Banks took to social media to celebrate making more than $500,000 on a single NFT, and had plenty to say to all the haters and doubters out there at the same time. NFTs (non-fungible tokens) might not be the front-page news they were earlier in the summer of 2021, but there are still folks out there — like Banks — who are all-in on the trend. In the FaZe Clan founder’s case at least, it seems to be working out.

Logan Paul debuts Impaulsive podcast studio’s classy new look

Logan Paul rounded out the first month of 2021 by revealing a brand new studio and backdrop for his Impaulsive podcast that could be even more expensive than the last one. Logan started Impaulsive back in 2018 with his cohost and partner-in-crime Mike Majlak, and it’s become one of the most popular podcasts in the world ever since. You might not think a nice set is that important if you just listen to a show’s audio like many people do, but if you’re a creator and want to live stream YouTube videos from it, you better believe a sleek setup is all but required.

WoW Classic's Burning Crusade pre-expansion update live: Patch notes & Dark Portal event

World of Warcraft Classic’s Burning Crusade pre-expansion patch is now live and it’s given players some new features before the game’s full launch. After making the nostalgic journey through the 17-year-old WoW Classic, players can now look forward to the next chapter in the world of Azeroth. With the Burning Crusade expansion set to launch on June 1, the whole community is gearing up to step foot through the Dark Portal and enter the Outland.

D&D streamer Arcadum sparks backlash by returning to Twitch after abuse allegations

Just six weeks after Dungeons & Dragons Twitch streamer Jeremy ‘GloriousArcadum’ Black was accused of sexual and emotional abuse, he has made his return to Twitch. On August 31, a number of claims came out against Arcadum, with some co-ordinated to release on the same day. Former female friends of accused the streamer of varying levels of abuse, including one instance of physical assualt. It was alleged that on August 26, Arcadum reached out to multiple women with whom he was friends, explaining that he was going to “block, and ban all the girls he had been involved with or close with” in an attempt to save his relationship with streamer Tiffany Tiefling.

Warzone Buy Stations glitching is crashing the game

In Warzone, players use Buy Stations to set themselves up with all sorts of equipment to aid them in gunfights, but a new glitch is crashing their games. As if Warzone players didn’t need to deal with more issues following the addition of Vanguard and the Festive Fervor event, one of the game’s staples, the Buy Station, is also experiencing problems. Buy Stations allow for players to use their hard-earned cash to better equip themselves in their Battle Royale journey.

Jake Paul reveals a major concern with boxing AnEsonGib

Jake Paul has revealed one of his major concerns with his professional boxing match against AnEsonGib – but it’s not as big a problem as you might think. Paul’s fight with British YouTuber AnEsonGib, better known as Gib or Gibber, comes shortly after the global success of his brother Logan’s fight with fellow Brit Olajide ‘KSI’ Olatunji. After watching KSI take the win against the older Paul brother, Jake has revealed that he has an ongoing nasal issue that can make boxing “really annoying” in a new video showcasing some of his sparring footage.

Apex Legends players want “throwback weekends” with old versions of maps

After getting to experience a previous version of World’s Edge in the Winter Express LTM, Apex Legends players want Respawn to introduce “throwback” releases of the game’s maps for them to enjoy. With Apex Legends’ Holo-Day Bash event in full swing, players have gotten a chance to experience the fan-favorite Winter Express limited-time mode once again, which is set on an older version of World’s Edge. That version of the map is no longer available in the rotation, of course, but after getting another taste of it in the LTM, the Apex community is asking the developers for more.

Octane players at big disadvantage in Apex Legends as launch pads are totally broken

Octane’s Launch Pad is an essential part of the High-Speed Daredevil’s kit, but since the Season 12 update, the ability hasn’t been working as intended for everyone in Apex Legends. The Defiance seasonal update has finally arrived in Apex Legends and it’s introduced a revamped Olympus map, Mad Maggie, and of course the 9v9 Control mode to the game. However, despite all of these positive additions, Octane mains have been noticing a huge issue with their Launch Pad Ultimate since Season 12 went live.

Where to get Apex Legends Nessie Plush toy

Apex Legends’ Nessie easter egg has become a staple part of the game’s universe, with their roots in Titanfall, and Respawn have brought the Nessies into our world in the form of a plush toy, which you can buy and own. When you think of Apex Legends, you think of the intense Battle Royale skirmishes, the awesome Legends and the vast array of collectible cosmetics. What you don’t think of, is the Loch Ness Monster.

Crazy Valorant trick lets players defuse and avoid post-plant lineups

Valorant fans have uncovered an insane trick that allows players to defuse the spike and dodge post-plant lineups at the same time. Since Valorant’s launch in June 2020, the meta has significantly evolved, and players have become crafty with different strategies. Among the many ways you can play the game on the attacking side almost two years after its initial release is with post-plant lineups, which are efficient in ensuring the defenders can’t defuse the spike.