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Viral Warzone clip shows why smoke grenades are underrated

A clip from Call of Duty Warzone went viral for showing just how underutilized the smoke grenade is, and how useful it can be, as the player notched an impressive triple-kill. Smoke grenades are one of the more underappreciated items in all of Warzone. They can provide coverage for yourself and your team when moving in and out of heavily contested zones on the map, and come in clutch by blocking the enemy’s line of sight.

Rainbow Six Siege ranks explained: All rankings and requirements listed

Rainbow Six Siege ranked might seem like a big leap, but everyone has to start from somewhere. If you want to dive into the game’s ranks system, here’s a guide to everything you need to know in 2021, including tips on how to gain MMR quickly in R6. Siege is a complex game, there’s no denying that. Even in quick matches with all the wall reinforcements, hidden angles, and gadgets flying around, it’s easy to get a bit lost in the chaos.

Hasan, CaptainSparklez & more defend Scott Smajor over MCC Minecraft "stan" backlash

YouTuber Scott Smajor has apologized after he promoted his Minecraft charity event on Twitter and was accused of overshadowing racial justice, amid the sentencing of Derek Chauvin, the murderer of George Floyd. Other creators have spoken out against the backlash he received. On June 25, Derek Chauvin – the police officer convicted of the murder of George Floyd – was sentenced to 22 years and six months in jail. The news sparked some outrage, with waves of people criticizing the decision not to give Chauvin a bigger punishment.

Smash video goes viral for recreating Wombo Combo with British accents

A YouTube video from Luke Correia has gone viral for reimagining the famous ‘Wombo Combo’ Smash Bros video with British accents. Wombo Combo is one of the oldest memes in all of Smash Bros history. The original video, posted all the way back in 2008, went viral for the hilarious commentary by Smash-veteran HomeMadeWaffles shout-casting at a tournament over a Fox and Captain Falcon combo in Melee, where he shouted the famous catchphrase.

What is the Catch Cup in Pokemon Go? How to enter & rules explained

The Pokemon Go Catch Cup is an unusual challenge in the Go Battle League, so we’ve got full details of the rules and restrictions to help you make sense of it. Trainers have been honing their skills in the Pokemon Go Battle League for years, but every now and then a unique challenge comes along that throws everything out the window and forces you to rethink your usual strategies.

How to unlock the new Overwatch League GOATS Brigitte skin

The Overwatch League’s 2020 season kicks off on February 8, and to celebrate, the league is giving fans the chance to unlock a brand-new GOATS-themed Brigitte skin for a limited time. Exclusive OWL skins are nothing new, but this is the first time a skin that pays tribute to a period of the game’s competitive history has been introduced. Brigitte’s new skin is called ‘GOATS,’ titled after the team composition first made popular by the Contenders team of the same name.

Logan Paul reveals what stopped him from being friends with KSI

While YouTubers Olajide ‘KSI’ Olatunji and Logan Paul are in the midst of an ongoing feud, the two could have had a surprising friendship, according to Paul. [ad name=”article1″] Paul discussed the possibility of being friends with KSI during an episode of his ‘imPaulsive’ podcast on March 13, after Australian special guests ‘The Rackaracka Twins’ brought up the subject. “I feel like, if this boxing fight didn’t happen, you and KSI would actually be really good mates,” one Twin said of their match – to which Paul had a startling agreement.

Apex Legends dev reveals original weapon concepts for R-301, R-99, more

Ryan Lastimosa, 3D Art Director at Respawn Entertainment, has revealed concept designs for a handful of fan-favorite Apex Legends/Titanfall weapons, including the R-301, R-99, Longbow and Peacekeeper.  Fans have been captivated with the incredible creativity and world-building demonstrated in Apex Legends. This includes the unique design and lore given to all legends, as well as the creatively crafted weapons.  While weapon design does not tend to be given as much attention as other aspects, Lastimosa has shared some incredible concepts for a host of Apex’s most popular guns.

Do you need PlayStation Plus or Xbox Live Gold to play Warzone?

Call of Duty: Warzone is a free-to-play battle royale title, but do you need Xbox Live Gold or PlayStation Plus to access online Multiplayer? When it comes to battle royales, Warzone is one of the biggest titles in the genre with millions of players booting it up every single day. One of its main appeals is that the game is free-to-play, meaning it doesn’t cost any money upfront to jump into the action.

Fuse heirloom idea is perfect accessory for Apex Legends' explosive hero

Apex Legends players have come up with an Heirloom concept for Fuse that would perfectly fit his backstory and isn’t completely outrageous like some others.  While there are plenty of cosmetics to collect in Apex Legends, there are none more sought after than Heirlooms. These melee weapons are given to one character per season and are incredibly hard to get your hands on – unless you’ve got the time and money to rip open a whole load of packs or have some spare Heirloom shards laying around.