Twitch streamer Oceyana has been banned from the platform after a clip went viral of her using homophobic slurs on stream directed at Valorant players. Already in 2022 there have been a number of noteworthy Twitch bans. In January, a CS:GO streamer was banned after exposing himself on stream to shave parts that people need not see, while elsewhere, while others have been banned over their cartoon emotes. Though some Twitch viewers aren’t always a fan of the platform’s policies regarding bans, there was little question over whether Oceyana would be banned after this outburst on stream.

The Esports Awards is an annual event that celebrates the very best in the business. The best players, and those behind the scenes are celebrated: We’ve got a rundown of the nominees and winners of each award from the big night. In previous years at the Esports Awards, we’ve seen epic speeches from the likes of streamer Dr Disrespect and Richard Lewis. Not only that, but in 2019, Dexerto won the award for Esports Coverage Website of the Year (sadly we didn’t get the nod again in 2021).

The Pokemon community was stunned after discovering a fan had predicted Pokemon Unite over seven years ago. The Trainer’s viral concept is so accurate, it’s scary! Although the idea of a Pokemon MOBA was first introduced to the world in 2020, one fan’s post from 2014 predicting Pokemon Unite has gone viral. The Trainer’s vision for a Pokemon multiplayer was exactly what the TiMi Studios free-to-play title ended up being over seven years later in 2021.

Apex Legends does have a ranked queue, but it only serves those wanting to play in a trio. While there is a normal game mode for duos, Respawn has stated a ranked queue for twos will be unlikely. When Respawn added ranked to Apex Legends in Season 2, there was only the one squad size ⁠— trios. It’s the way Respawn intended Apex Legends to be played. However, after adding Duos to the game in April 2020, there was hope Respawn may give the smaller squads their own ranked queue.

Riot Games have added a new feature to Valorant that allows you to export and import your custom crosshair settings. Keep reading to find out how you can change your crosshair without going through every tab. The release of patch 4.05 marked the unveiling of a long-awaited feature in Valorant. You can now easily export and import custom crosshair settings. This further allows you to skip the entire hassle of setting each and every parameter to modify your crosshair.

Douglas Costa has a modest FIFA 21 Ultimate Team compared to other professional footballers, but that didn’t stop him from utterly destroying a “nervous” fan in Division 6 Rivals, and he even ripped into him on Twitter. Douglas Costa’s stellar career has seen him win countless titles and cup trophies with Bayern Munich and Juventus. Now, the Brazilian attacking midfielder has found his way back to The Bavarians on loan, and he continues to shine on in the 2020-2021 season.

Two of TikTok’s biggest stars, Charli D’Amelio and Chase Hudson, have been in a relationship since 2019, but Lil Huddy has now confirmed that they’ve split, after weeks of rumor and speculation. The pair had been coy about their relationship to start, but soon made it public knowledge on social media, becoming the first TikTok power-couple. There was bound to be drama though, after fellow TikTokker Josh Richards accused Hudson of trying to DM his girlfriend Nessa Barrett, and released a diss track all about it.

DOOM and Animal Crossing have been interwoven like never before thanks to this adorably frightful cosplay that combines the two video games. Hot off the release of DOOM Eternal and Animal Crossing: New Horizons, one crafty cosplayer has taken the two franchises and merged them into one captivating costume. From the adorable designs of Nintendo’s title to the battle-ready armor of Doomguy, this cosplay is sure to rip and tear at your heartstrings.

Dead By Daylight’s crossplay functionality allows you to work together with players across different platforms as you attempt to escape the grasp of Killers via the Exit Gates. Here’s how to use cross-platform play on PC, Xbox, Nintendo Switch, and PlayStation. Finding a match in Dead By Daylight can often take time if you’re not already in a group, but ensuring that your crossplay function is turned on in the game can make things that much quicker.

Saturday Night Live has released a new skit mocking YouTuber apologies, and many viewers believe it was inspired by David Dobrik’s recent controversy. With the increasing presence of YouTuber and TikTokers in the entertainment world, it’s no longer unusual to see some famous faces for the internet pop up on mainstream TV. Plenty of online stars have made appearances on late-night talk shows to promote their upcoming projects, and it’s becoming more normal to see the worlds collide.