FIFA 22 makes major changes to Division Rivals: Season 4 update explained

EA SPORTS have dropped big changes to FIFA 22 Division Rivals on February 3 ⁠— just in time for the Season 4 update. The update has abolished Ranks in each Division, and converted Intermediary Ranks into Checkpoints to save your progress. Division Rivals has been contentious in FIFA 22 for more than one reason. After the Ultimate Team experience underwent a major overhaul for this year’s release with a seasonal progression system based on wins and losses rather than skill rating (until the very top).

Genshin Impact player gives Hu Tao a Honkai Impact inspired scythe and fans want more

A talented Genshin Impact player has added a Honkai Impact-style scythe to the game, giving players a sneak peek at how this lightning-fast weapon would function in the world of Teyvat.  Genshin Impact is currently home to five different weapon types, which all have their own unique passives that enable the wielder to unleash some truly devastating attacks. From the agile slices of the sword to the crushing blows of the claymore, there is a weapon for every kind of playstyle.

Jeffree Star exposes his ex-boyfriend for allegedly stealing from him

YouTuber and makeup mogul Jeffree Star hasn’t exactly been shy about advertising his relationship with pro basketball player Andre Marhold — but it looks like this latest romance is coming to a nasty end on social media. Following his highly-publicized split from long term boyfriend Nathan Schwandt in January, Star began seeing basketball pro Andre Marhold in August, which spurred its own controversy after some critics accused Star of being a homewrecker.

Mizkif claims Reckful's iconic Pokemon Go Twitch stream is "the greatest ever"

Mizkif claimed that the late Byron ‘Reckful’ Bernstein’s iconic Pokemon Go stream that pulled more than 50,000 viewers was “one of the best streams ever,” and even called it “god-like.” The Twitch community was heartbroken in July 2020 after Reckful, who had many beloved fans, took his own life. World of Warcraft players banded together to mourn his passing, streamers wrote fondly of him, and Blizzard paid tribute to his legacy.

NICKMERCS & Aydan tease Fortnite reunion in Chapter 3 as Tilted Towers returns

Formerly formidable Fortnite duo Aydan and NICKMERCS have teased a return to Epic’s building battle royale in Chapter 3 – after Season 8’s The End event revealed a frozen Tilted Towers that will slowly thaw across the season.  There’s a certain level of nostalgia to the thought of Aydan and NICKMERCS playing Fortnite, with both men moving away from Epic’s battle royale across Chapter Two. They both went on to play and compete in Call of Duty: Warzone and NICKMERCS has now invested considerable time into Respawn’s Apex Legends.

Rising Creators: Who is Nic D? Music artist takes over TikTok with viral love songs

Who is Nic D? The versatile Virginia-based artist has spread like wildfire on TikTok and Spotify with his love songs. Here’s everything you need to know about this viral songwriter. These days, it’s no longer a secret that TikTok is an incredible platform for artists to get their music out into the world. From the success stories of up-and-comers like Olivia Rodrigo and Trevor Daniel to newfound glory for established artists such as Lewis Capaldi, there seems to be no limit to how high the bite-sized media platform can elevate someone’s music.

Super Mario 64 game sells for world-record $1.6 million

Just two days after a copy of NES classic The Legend of Zelda sold for nearly $900k dollars, an original N64 Super Mario 64 cartridge was auctioned off for $1.56 million dollars, cementing itself as the most expensive video game ever sold. A fond trip down memory lane for many video game enthusiasts, NES and N64 titles are often hailed as some of the most timeless video games ever made, even despite their old age.

Unusual Apex Legends Rampart bug makes Amped Cover useless

Apex Legends players have run into an unusual clipping bug with Rampart’s Amped Cover that appears to be taking After plenty of teasers, as well as much speculation, Rampart was added to Apex Legends’ cast of characters at the start of Season 6 – bringing her Sheila minigun and Amped Cover to the battle royale. As a result, Rampart has instantly become a fixture across games on both Kings Canyon and World’s Edge, with her minigun ultimate being able to completely wipe out unsuspecting players in the late game.

Belong and Esports Engine owners Vindex announce new CFO Keith Siegner

Esports infrastructure company Vindex have hired former Yum! Brands executive Keith Siegner as their new chief financial officer, leading financial operations across the board. Vindex operate Belong Gaming Arenas, a network of local LAN areas across the United Kingdom, and esports operations company Esports Engine. In his new role, Siegner will be responsible for the finance operations of all facets of the business. The company was founded by MLG co-founders Mike Sepso and Sundance DiGiovanni, as well as Bryan Binder and Jason Garmise, in October 2019.

Bizarre Overwatch League contract bans players from using trampolines or skiing

Overwatch League players aren’t allowed to ski? Or use trampolines? That’s according to former Overwatch pro Dustinn ‘Dogman’ Bowerman, who revealed the most amusing parts of the players’ contracts on stream. Contracts are funny little things, with conditions for “Acts of God” and other legal garble that’s confusing to even the most well-read person. In esports, they’ve become somewhat of a meme, either with their wacky clauses or bad enforcement.