Michael ‘Shroud’ Grzesiek explained why he doesn’t like playing with Valorant pros anymore, claiming it “makes him mad” because he knows he “isn’t as good” as them anymore. In his prime, Shroud was one of the best CS:GO players in the world. He didn’t win a major. However, he was touted as one of the most naturally gifted gamers in the competitive scene, and fans loved him for it.

TikTok star Addison Rae has found herself in the middle of a social media storm after saying that she watches anime. Fans of the genre have been flocking to her comment section on all platforms to beg her to “leave anime alone.” Despite a general lack of recent drama, Addison has not stayed out of the spotlight, largely thanks to the interest surrounding her romantic life. With her recent confirmation that she and former love interest Bryce Hall were just “friends,” fans had begun to look for new people to pair the successful influencer with.

TikTok superstar Charli D’Amelio had enough of seeing fans hate on Dixie D’Amelio’s new song “Roommates” because it’s about being sad and depressed, and claimed anyone who puts her sister down isn’t a true supporter. Dixie D’Amelio opened up about her mental health struggles in her latest song, “Roommates.” However, after anticipating that some fans might complain about it being her third song that touches on sadness and depression, she was proven right.

EA SPORTS has continued to roll out FIFA 21 player ratings, showing fans who will be among the highest-rated Ultimate Team cards at each position on the field for next season. Stars from the Premier League, La Liga, Serie A, Bundesliga, Ligue 1, and other top divisions are given OVR ratings in every FIFA game. These reflect the performances from the past season, and they’ve already caused a debate about which players deserve what.

Former UFC champion and Olympian Henry Cejudo has offered to fight Jake Paul for free as rumors continue to swirl around the YouTuber getting into MMA.  Ever since he made his steps into the boxing game, Jake Paul hasn’t been afraid of calling out potential opponents. He’s gone after, and defeated, from UFC champion Tyron Woodley – and he’s even tried toset up fights with Conor McGregor and Canelo Alvarez.

YouTube star KSI came after his little bro’s ex-girlfriend, Dunjahh, after she made racist comments on a live broadcast that quickly went viral. In late January, the now ex-girlfriend of YouTuber Deji Olatunji went viral after her comments on a live Twitch broadcast sparked major backlash online. The stream saw Dounja ‘Dunjahh’ Akoudad engaging in conversation with several other broadcasters, one being streamer WesleyTW, who accused her of having a “fat-a*s nose.

Take-Two, creators of the NBA 2K video game franchise, are facing a $5 million class-action lawsuit over the use of in-game loot boxes.  Loot boxes have been highly controversial in the monetization of various games, from FIFA 22’s Ultimate Team pack system to Overwatch’s loot boxes. Ultimate Team packs differ from the implementation of loot boxes in NBA 2K, however, with the likes of reward packs, slot machines, pachinko, and prize wheels featuring in Take-Two’s game.

With modern society having a culture so deep rooted in fashion, it is difficult for most people to get their designs through to a large audience. Even in esports, only very few organizations have fan-bases vast enough to have a sustainable presence in the merchandise business. [ad name=”article1″] One such organization is North American esports giant OpTic Gaming, who are giving designers a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to get their work exposed in a major way.

The Apex Legends community noticed that the G7 Scout wasn’t exactly behaving like other rifles, and a Respawn developer explained why the gun’s “inconsistencies” aren’t a bug. Members of the community noticed that the marksman rifle considerably slowed down their characters when aiming down the sight (ADS), as opposed to other Assault Rifles (AR). They were convinced it was due to a bug until an Apex dev responded. Respawn Game Designer for weapons David ‘AmusedApricot’ Bocek clarified any confusion about the Scout’s effect, explaining that it was purposefully placed due to its unique classification.

Some Spotify users have been mocking the viral #cancelspotify Twitter trend, saying they won’t be canceling their subscription to the streaming service in the wake of the Joe Rogan & Neil Young drama. Commentator and comedian Joe Rogan hosts one of the most popular podcasts on the internet, and in the decade since it began he has brought on a huge number of guests and garnered millions of views. Although he originally posted to YouTube, the episodes are now exclusively available on Spotify after signing a $100 million deal in 2020.