Valorant live events canceled over COVID-19 concerns Riot may be looking into options to let fans play the demo online. Riot Games has canceled the live gameplay demo events for its upcoming tactical shooter Valorant scheduled from March 10-12 due to concerns over the ongoing coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak worldwide. The demo events were originally set to be held in Riot’s headquarters in Los Angeles and satellite office in Barcelona. They would have been used to show off Valorant to professional players, streamers, and content creators, as well as capture promotional material for the game....

Valorant Neon guide: 3 best Relay Bolt lineups on Icebox They won’t know what hit them. Valorant’s sixth duelist, Neon, is a lethal sprinter who can run rings around her opponents with her unique set of abilities. Her diverse kit includes a double-stun ability called Relay Bolt that can be used to clear defensive positions with effective lineups. After participating in Riot Games’ early access PBE (public beta environment), we created a guide that features three great lineups players can use on Icebox to get more ranked wins onceValorant Episode 4 Act Ibegins....

We found out the real story behind Arteezy’s pink pom poms headband Is this the latest fashion trend? A grey headband with pink fluffy pom poms. It’s the last thing people would expect an esports pro to wear. But carry player Artour “Arteezy” Babaev from Evil Geniuses thought otherwise as fans watched the Dota legend casually sporting the headband as he was getting ready for his upcoming match. During an interview with Evil Geniuses, we had to ask what was the story behind this unique accessory....

You can finally drink Bleach with your friends thanks to Coca-Cola Japan Getsuga Tensho in your mouth. While the desire to drink bleach has decreased for fans nervously waiting for the premiere ofThousand Year Blood War, there’s nothing wrong with cracking open a cold one with the boys. Coca-Cola Japan is releasing a limited-edition tie-in soda ahead of the anime’s release on October 10. The flavor will be part of the Zero Sugar lineup, named “Soul Blast”—guesses on what it actually tastes like—and will be available for JP¥140 (about US$1)...

100 Thieves have opened the doors to their hot, new Los Angeles HQ Esports organization 100 Thieves have revealed their US$35 million gaming facility called the 100 Thieves Cash App Compound. Located in Los Angeles, California, the 15,000-square-foot establishment is the stuff of gamers’ dreams. Inside the building are several gaming rooms built to cater to 100 Thieves’ various rosters. The organization’s League of Legends (LoL) and LoL Academy, Counter-Strike, and Fortnite squads each have dedicated training rooms decked with pro-grade gaming rigs from NZXT and sleek 100 Thieves chairs designed by Secretlab....

Acend veteran starxo joins KOI as fifth player The missing piece. Former Acend player Patryk “starxo” Kopczyński hasjoined Spanish esports organization KOIas their fifth man, rounding out the roster for the newly minted partnered team in the VCT EMEA league. Starxo was the last player to leave Acend, which made history as the inaugural Valorant world champions at Champions 2021. Three of the other four Acend players from its 2021 roster, includingstar duelist Mehmet “cNed” İpek, have since found new homes on other partnered teams as well....

All Black Ops 6 Zombies Power-Ups and their effects Zombies wiped out with these buffs! Power-Ups will finally return to the Call of Duty franchise with thearrival of Black Ops 6 Zombieson October 25. In case you weren’t aware, these Black Ops 6 Zombies Power-Ups are designed to reward you and your teammates with special effects to help you gain an advantage over enemies. With that said, we’ll walk you through the complete list of Power-Ups set to arrive inBlack Ops 6 Zombiesalong with an overview of their effects....

All teams qualified for MSI 2022 Ready to rumble. The Mid-Season Invitational 2022 (MSI 2022) is the second-biggest international event of the year in League of Legends esports. This year, 11 of the best teams from around the world will gather in Busan, South Korea from May 10 to 29. This will be South Korea’s first time hosting an MSI event, and matches will be held in Busan’s 4,002-capacity Exhibition and Convention Center (BEXCO) in front of a live audience....

Ashe is the star of Overwatch’s new Mardi Gras Challenge mini-event Here’s how you can unlock Ashe’s Epic Mardi Gras skin. It’s time to let the good times roll with Overwatch’s latest Challenge event. Ashe’s Mardi Gras challenge starts today and runs until March 9. The two-week event offers the usual rewards player icons, sprays, and an epic skin. The Epic skin features Ashe and her omnic butler, B.O.B., dressed in bright green, purple, and white....

Best FJX Imperium build Modern Warfare 3 Season 4 — snipe your opponents It’s still a fan favorite. The FJX Imperium, also known as the Intervention, remains a fan favorite for its raw power and quickscoping potential. Even in the fast-paced environment of MW3 Season 4, this sniper rifle can be a game-changer if you have the right attachments. Here’s how to craft the best FJX Imperium build to wreak havoc on your opponents....

Beyond the Summit announce online leagues for SEA and the Americas Each league will have a US$50,000 prize pool. Beyond the Summit has announced that it will be hosting the BTS Pro Series online regional leagues for Southeast Asia and the Americas in April, with each league featuring eight teams competing for a US$50,000 prize pool. The participating teams for the Southeast Asian league include: Meanwhile, the Americas league will feature five teams from North America:...

Big changes are coming to Genshin Impact’s elemental meta Melt’s glory days might be coming to an end. Chinese game developer miHoYo is cooking up an update that will soon change the Genshin Impact Elemental meta. The Elemental Reactions that the players have been using will be receiving buffs and adjustments to “increase the role that they play in combat,” according tomiHoYo’s 4/29 Developers Discussion. This means that the damage caused by some of the major elemental reactions like Electro-Charged, Superconduct, Overloaded, Swirl, and Shatter will be buffed for characters that are Level 60 and above....

Blast your way through Mobile Legends with X.Borg like a pro An explosive entrance. X.Borg, a fighter renowned inMobile Legendsfor dealing True Damage through his area-of-effect attacks, has significantly improved following the recent enhancements to War Axe and Brute Force Breastplate. This guide is presented in collaboration withSamsung. The Firaga Armor has straightforward yet effective combos, making him an excellent choice for players seeking a hero capable of dealing consistent damage....