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Jake Paul praises UFC's Tony Ferguson for calling out "drug dealer" Dana White

Jake Paul’s ongoing battle with Dana White over fighter pay in the UFC has found new support in MMA legend Tony Ferguson.  Reborn as a man of the people, Jake Paul has been tenaciously pushing Dana White to up fighter pay and offer healthcare for months. With recent rumors that it’s the only thing standing in the way of the much-hyped Conor McGregor vs. Jake Paul bout, his refusal to back down has caused a huge stir within the mixed martial arts world.

Pokemon Sword and Shield devs comment on game's graphics

Much has been made of the Pokemon Sword and Shield graphics in the lead up to the release, and now the game’s developers have commented on the criticism it has received. [ad name=”article1″] Sword and Shield is the first mainline Pokemon game to appear on the Nintendo Switch. The home and handheld console hybrid is expected to usher in a new standard when it comes to Pokemon games. The graphics, for the most part, are already known, however.

Mixer CEO takes a jab at Twitch's inconsistent TOS

Mixer CEO Matt Salsamendi took a shot at how Twitch has ambiguous rules while his own platform has much less of a grey area for streamers and viewers. [ad name=”article1″] Tyler ‘Ninja‘ Blevins’ surprise announcement that he was ditching Twitch and going to Mixer has brought a lot of new eyes to Microsoft’s streaming platform. Twitch has long been criticized for its handling of the platform, especially when it comes to banning users.

Twitch streamer Lirik rage quits stream after brutal Tetris battle royale loss

Twitch streamer Saqib ‘Lirik’ Zahid is usually a calm and collected character while streaming to his fans. However, he left them hanging after a rage-filled game of Tetris 99.  [ad name=”article1″] Nintendo’s own spin on the battle royale genre, Tetris 99, released on February 13 and while some fans may have questioned why the developer had spun the game into a BR, it has carved out its own niche.  The game has already caused plenty of agony and anguish to players, with Lirik the latest to join that list as he turned off his stream after some rage-inducing play.

How to watch TwitchCon online: GlitchCon schedule, events, more

In 2020 most scheduled live events have been either cancelled or moved completely online, and it seems TwitchCon 2020 will meet the same fate after an announcement on Nov. 2. TwitchCon is that one time of year where you can find most of the top streamers on the platform gathered together in one place, and as a result, it’s often a straight-up goldmine for content. That will all change this year though, as due to ongoing events, Twitch has decided to cancel the in-person convention and hold a digital one entirely online called GlitchCon instead.

When does Apex Legends Season 2 start? Release date, trailers, Battle Pass and more

The release of the second season for Apex Legends is just around the corner, with the major update set to bring a host of changes to the game, including updates to the map, new characters and more. [ad name=”article1″] With Season 1 now in the rear view mirror, many fans are excited at the prospect of a brand new season and some new cosmetic items, after fans spent much of the game’s original season complaining about what many deemed to be drab and unexciting skins.

Final Fantasy XIV and Second Life players flame Metaverse wedding

While Mark Zuckerberg believes the Metaverse is the “next chapter of the internet,” gamers don’t think it’s anything special. Thus, it wasn’t long before FFXIV, Second Life, and other MMORPG fans gathered to slam a lackluster Metaverse wedding. Traci and SuperDave Gagnon held a hybrid wedding in November of this year that took place both inside the Metaverse and at a venue IRL. Although it was the first Metaverse wedding, it went mostly unnoticed until it was covered by The New York Times.

Pokemon Go Battle League Season 9: Schedule, rewards & move changes

Pokemon Go Battle League Season 8 has arrived! As well as a new schedule of leagues and cups like the Little Jungle Cup, there are some great rewards and important move changes you need to know about. The Go Battle League is the perfect place for Trainers to test their might against other players around the world. There have been multiple seasons, with each one introducing new ways to battle and offering exciting rewards like rare Pokemon encounters and avatar items.

Worlds Match Preview: T1 vs Hanwha Life Esports - By DJ Esports

Facing off in the quarterfinals, two of the LCK’s heavyweights will do battle, as T1 take on HLE on Friday, October 22. We look ahead to the match, with a preview from DJ Esports, breaking down all the important stats and predictions. DJ Esports provides expert analysis ahead of some of the headline matches at Worlds 2021, to help you make your own predictions and check out some of the odds on offer.