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Valorant testing new "Cascade" Agent selection system after player feedback

In a move that is proving to be divisive within the community, the development team behind Valorant is currently testing a sequential ‘Cascade’ Agent selection system. Riot Games are consistently tinkering with their biggest titles. Balancing, rebalancing, and adding or removing features that work or flop is a huge part of what keeps the player base engaged year after year. As part of an upcoming change, tests for a new ‘Cascade’ Agent selection system was leaked via ‘ValorLeaks’ on Twitter, a reputable source for behind-the-scenes information with Valorant.

Warzone Season 4 Ground Fall event: Missions & rewards

The Warzone Ground Fall event kicked off the start of Season 4 and gives players a chance to earn a series of limited-time rewards, including an exclusive blueprint. Warzone Season 4 is finally upon us and Raven Software has plenty of new content lined up for players. With a brand new set of POIs, multiple new weapons, and a mysterious set of red doors to open, there’s a lot of excitement within the community.

World of Warcraft is closing servers ahead of Shadowlands

Blizzard has announced plans to close all low-population World of Warcraft realms ahead of the impending Shadowlands release later this year. All servers on the chopping block will be “fused” with more popular realms, the developers have confirmed. The WoW developers revealed on a post in the game’s official forums that they had made the decision to “connect low-population realms to other existing realms.” The aim, they said, was to keep populations “healthy” ahead of Shadowlands.

xQc explains why MasterChef Twitch streams might continue despite DMCA strikes

Twitch star Felix ‘xQc’ Lengyel has suggested that his MasterChef streams might be able to continue despite other streamers picking up DMCA strikes over streaming TV shows.  Over the last few weeks, some of Twitch’s biggest names have moved onto a brand new ‘meta’ that involves them watching full-length TV shows and movies with their fans, rather than the usual YouTube videos and Twitch clips. It has, naturally, split opinion with Twitch users – with some streamersconcerned that they’re playing a dangerous game in regards to DMCA strikes and possible advertising backlash against the platform.

DICE working on another futuristic Battlefield despite BF 2042 troubles

A new leak has revealed Battlefield developer DICE is already working on a new futuristic game, moving on quickly from 2021’s Battlefield 2042.  Battlefield 2042 was seen by both developer DICE and long-time fans of the franchise as a major disappointment. Publisher Electronic Arts themselves even admitted sales for the game were “disappointing,” and that the game didn’t “meet expectations.” Now, a new report reveals that EA and DICE are moving forward with another Battlefield title and are looking to learn from their past mistakes.

How to get the Sword of Night and Flame in Elden Ring: Map location

The Sword of Night and Flame is one of the best weapons in Elden Ring, which means Tarnished will want to locate it as soon as possible. So, here’s where you can find this magical sword.  While the Elden Ring Moonveil Katana has proven incredibly popular in PvP, the Sword of Night and Flame is also a strong meta option. In fact, this magic-imbued sword can completely trivialize the game’s toughest enemies, which is largely down to its Unique Skill – Night and Flame Stance.

How to level up faster and get more XP in Apex Legends

Dropping in and out of games of Apex Legends in a bid to earn XP can become a grind. However, there are a few tips you can follow to make it a little easier. [ad name=”article1″] Since its release on February 4, over 50 million players have picked up Respawn Entertainment’s Apex Legends and dropped into Kings Canyon for at least one match. Yet, if you’re still yet to make your mark in the game and have only dabbled in the popular battle royale, you’ll be looking for the best ways to level up.

Logitech MX Mechanical Keyboard review: A smart keyboard for work and play

Logitech’s MX Mechanical keyboard is the best productivity keyboard around, and it’s solid for gaming, too. The choice between work and play has been one that keyboard aficionados will know all too well — for every excellent gaming option, you’ll find productivity limited, and for many work-focused keyboards, you won’t get that satisfying key travel or “clacky” feedback while playing games. The good news is that Logitech’s MX Mechanical straddles both sides of that debate, offering an excellent all-around keyboard experience that still manages to look professional.

OpTic Gaming eliminated from CWL Anaheim by Gen.G in thrilling Losers Final match

Deep in the CWL Anaheim Losers bracket, underdogs Gen.G managed to bring down the Greenwall in an stunning 3-2 series on June 16 to propel them into the Grand Finals against 100 Thieves. [ad name=”article1″] TheCWL 2019 circuit is winding down as the last open event has been giving fans some of the best Call of Duty gameplay from multiple orgs that they’ve seen all year. Gen.G had just been wiped by 100 Thieves in the Winners Finals before the match.

Viperous banned from Twitch again for watching YouTube video on stream

Twitch streamer Viperous has been hit with a second ban in three days, and this time she’s revealed why her channel has been suspended.  This is the third ban from streaming she has experienced, having previously found herself caught up in a strange story where Twitch accused her of a racial slur, which turned out to be her saying “nerd” during a broadcast. That was later overturned and Twitch apologized for the mistake.