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Ludwig is hosting $30k Smash event and it's one of the biggest ever

YouTube streamer Ludwig has saved the day for Super Smash Bros Ultimate players, by hosting his own tournament amid the cancellation of Genesis 8.  Ludwig Anders Ahgren, aka Ludwig to his 2.54 million subscribers, has made an incredible impression with the Super Smash Bros fanbase. Avid players of the Smash Bros series were anticipating incredible battles at Genesis 8, one of the largest and most acclaimed tournaments for Smash players.

Programmer warns how easily Warzone hackers can create new console cheats

As Warzone hackers continue to plague the Call of Duty battle royale, a programmer has shown just how easy it is for people to make them if they have the skills and that includes console cheats. The threat of console hacks taking over Warzone was a major story in early July after an anti-cheat watchdog warned that they were evolving. After videos of the cheats spread, Activision took action and eventually forced the developer to shut down before even more serious damage could be done to the already cheat-infested game.

Trainwrecks donates $64,000 in Bitcoin to StableRonaldo’s mom on Twitch

Twitch star Trainwrecks’ streak of generosity seems to be never-ending, and he’s now donated around $64,000 in Bitcoin to StableRonaldo to give to his mom. Trainwrecks has seen a lot of success on Twitch, and throughout 2021 has made a habit of giving money away to his friends and people who need it the most. He donated $20,000 to Call of Duty League pro Ian ‘Crimsix’ Porter as a late wedding gift and to Twitch streamer Buddha after the passing of his mother.

Bangalore's Smoke can actually be used to eliminate Apex Legends players

A clever Apex Legends player has shown how Bangalore’s Smoke Grenade can be used as an offensive tool, using it to knock an opponent who hid during a tense gunfight on World’s End. Bangalore’s Smoke Grenade ability has plenty of uses, able to provide cover as you retreat, block off lanes to stop opponents from pushing towards you or give you a way to sneak towards enemies in search of eliminations.

Barstool reveals Addison Rae canceled on BFFs podcast over Bryce Hall episode title

After TikTok star Addison Rae decided to back out of her planned appearance on the BFFs Podcast, a Barstool producer has revealed that the title of Bryce Hall’s episode was behind the decision. Addison Rae has been in high demand recently, now more than ever thanks to her new film ‘He’s All That’ which was released on August 27. On September 9 she appeared in an episode of Dave Portnoy’s popular Barstool Pizza Review series where she spoke briefly about her movie and internet fame in general.

3 CoD: Warzone tips & tricks to help you run faster than other players

Movement is one of the most important aspects of Call of Duty: Warzone, so here’s a mini-guide on how to increase your running speed in the new battle royale. Warzone has been all the rage in the Call of Duty community, and since it’s so brand new, players are discovering tricks that improve their gameplay almost on a daily basis. The latest tips are for movement speed, which is obviously crucial in a game such as this, as it comes into play when you’re trying to run from the gas, get to a certain spot as fast as possible, or escape from enemies trying to chase you.

How to get Pumpkaboo and evolve into Gourgeist in Pokemon Go

Pumpkaboo and its evolution Gourgeist are making their Pokemon Go debut during the Ghoulish Pals event. Here’s how to get them both and fill out your Pokedex. Niantic is celebrating spooky season in the best way, by adding new Raid Bosses, event-exclusive research, and a new size mechanic to Pokemon Go. There are also some exciting Pokemon being added to the collection! First up is Pumpkaboo, a Ghost/Grass-type Pokemon from the Kalos region which evolves into Gourgeist.

Is the National Pokedex ever coming back to Pokemon?

Pokemon Sword and Shield’s developer Game Freak have faced a strong backlash after scrapping the National Pokedex for their next game, but will we ever see it available to complete again?  The franchise’s video game series dates right the way back to 1996, following the release of the original 151 species, and since that time being able to catch’em all has been a staple of not just the products developed for the mass market, but also the TV show.

Fortnite pros call game “a joke” for laggy servers during $3 million FNCS event

It was not all smooth sailing for Fortnite’s FNCS Grand Finals this past weekend. A persistent issue from the past has once again risen, as the servers don’t seem to be fixed completely. Fortnite’s competitive cycle for Season 6 has come to a close once again, and the FNCS Grand Finals in regions all over the world were filled with intense action. We got to see some familiar faces atop the leaderboard, and there were multiple repeat winners.

Jake Paul backflips on KSI boxing match plans: "He needs me more"

While they were once at each other’s throats, Jake Paul has confirmed he’s no longer interested in pursuing a fight with British YouTube star KSI. When the trend of social media boxing started to emerge, KSI was the one leading the charge. His initial series with Logan Paul was among the first high-profile boxing crossovers that spawned various imitations in the years that followed. Since then, the older Paul brother has gone on to fight boxing’s biggest name in Floyd Mayweather, while Jake Paul has secured knockout wins over athletes of many different backgrounds.