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  • MSI Group Stage - Days 5 & 6

    The group stage in Busan has wrapped up, and while 6 teams have advanced to the Rumble Stage, 4 teams have been eliminated from the tournament. T1, RNG and G2 remain undefeated Few will be surpsied at how dominant these teams were during the Group Stage. They hail from the regions that have had the

    RileaMay 153 min
  • MSI Group Stage - Days 3 & 4

    The MSI Group Stage continues to struggle through the 35 ping controversy, as history was made during today’s broadcast. RNG Forced to Replay Matches After a plethora of pros criticised the enforced latency and claimed it felt worse than 35 ping in solo queue, Riot confirmed the teams playing in Bu

    RileaMay 133 min
  • Bind Map Guide: Compositions and Strategies

    Bind is one of three original maps in Valorant that were playable in beta. Although it seemed very odd at first from a traditional tactical FPS point of view, Bind grew on a lot of people over time and is one of the Valorant community's favorite maps today. Bind is statistically "the fairest and mo

    Zoran PapakMay 135 min
  • Patch 12.9 Overview - Goodbye Split-Push Sion

    Before the huge durability patch drastically changes the game in Patch 12.10, the latest patch addresses some frustrating playstyles and a few of the strongest champions in the meta; let’s break down some of the most notable changes. Sion and Hullbreaker Sion’s unique playstyle has received a lot

    RileaMay 124 min
  • MSI Group Stage - Days 1 & 2

    The group stage of MSI has officially kicked off, so let's break down the biggest talking points from the first few days of competition. T1, RNG and G2 remain undefeated The LCK, LPL and LEC representatives have yet to drop a game, and are unsurprisingly emerging as the early favourites in the tour

    RileaMay 113 min
  • A Look ahead: VCT 2022: Stage 2 Challengers

    With VCT Masters Reykjavík [https://gamercraft.com/blog-posts/vct-masters-reykjavik-tournament-recap/] in the books, Valorant competitive scene entered Stage 2. Starting this weekend, teams around the globe start their journey to Stage 2 Masters, while trying to secure as many Circut points towards

    Zoran PapakMay 113 min
  • Ascent Map Guide: Compositions and Strategies

    In a tactical FPS such as Valorant, pure individual skill is important, however, it will only get you so far. Good coordination and communication with your teammates are crucial parts of Valorant gameplay. To maximize your chances of winning, the entire team must be on the same page from the Agent

    Zoran PapakMay 106 min
  • Challenges Overview, League's New Achievement System

    Despite being one of the most popular games in the world, it’s taken over 12 years for League to introduce an achievement system. Challenges will be introduced in patch 12.9 and give players the opportunity to accomplish feats outside of a high solo queue rank, so let’s go over the biggest features.

    RileaMay 92 min
  • Call of Duty League 2022: Pro-Am Classic

    The Call of Duty League 2022: Pro-Am Classic is a mid-season event featuring a prize pool of $250,000. The event will feature all 12 Call of Duty League teams as well as the top four teams from the Minnesota Open event. It is one of the most exciting events of 2022 and we can’t wait for players to k

    Kanishka ThakurMay 94 min
  • Winners and Losers - Patch 12.8

    Now that the changes from the latest patch have settled, let's take a look at some of the biggest winners and losers. Bot lane Several ADCs received large changes in 12.8. Jinx had been unstoppable in the bot lane for months, but a drastic reduction to her health has finally knocked her off the top

    RileaMay 62 min
  • Valorant Settings and Crosshairs for Top Pros

    If you want to improve in any video game, it is a good idea to take a page or two out of a professional player's book, and Valorant is no different. You won't instantly become a crazy good aimer like TenZ if you copy his crosshair and mouse DPI; however, finding the optimal settings is a good starti

    Zoran PapakMay 65 min
  • TFT Patch Overview: 12.8

    Patch 12.8 in TFT has only a couple of small changes compared to the previous patch, which had plenty of updates in preparation for the upcoming TFT World Championships. Riot has shipped a couple of buffs to underperforming traits while also nerfing the more dominant ones to keep the meta healthy.

    Cristian LupascoMay 63 min
  • Beginner's Guide to TFT

    TFT, short for Teamfight Tactics is an auto battler game where players build teams and then watch them face off against neutral enemies or other players. There are eight players in any given game and your primary goal should be to be the last player standing in this face-off. There are currently 4

    Cristian LupascoMay 65 min
  • MP40 History and Breakdown

    The MP40 (Maschinepistole 40) is a German SMG that has been frequently featured in the Call of Duty franchise. It has been featured in all the World War II installments as well as other titles like Advanced Warfare and the Black Ops series. MP40’s History in the Call of Duty Franchise The MP40 is E

    Kanishka ThakurMay 53 min
  • Swain Update - A Team Fighting Powerhouse

    The Noxian Grand General received a mid-scope update in patch 12.8, with changes to all his abilities. While Swain has found success in the bot lane, Riot have shifted some of his power back into his solo lane and team-fighting power; let’s go over the biggest changes. Ultimate - Demonic Ascension

    RileaMay 54 min
  • Lucian and Braum's Devastating Champion Synergy

    Lucian and Braum excel as a bot lane duo: they have an incredibly strong laning phase, and can utilise their passives to CC enemies quickly. Overview Lucian has a very aggressive trading pattern during the laning phase, as he can use his abilities to damage the enemy and immediately use his passiv

    RileaMay 44 min
  • Call of Duty: Warzone Pacific Caldera Map Breakdown

    The Pacific Caldera map is one of the most important pieces of content added to Call of Duty: Vanguard and Warzone. The map takes players back to the 1940s with maps and environments emitting a World War 2 vibe. Since its release on December 8, 2021, the map quickly became one of the favorites of ma

    Kanishka ThakurMay 33 min
  • Patch 4.08: Agent Tier List

    Riot Games kicked off Episode 4: Act III with the new 4.08 patch [https://playvalorant.com/en-us/news/game-updates/valorant-patch-notes-4-08/]. The patch highlights are the introduction of the new initiator, Fade, alongside some big changes to some of the most popular agents, Sova and Jett. Is the e

    Zoran PapakMay 26 min
  • When Does Halo Infinite Season 2 Drop? New Maps, Modes, Season Pass and More

    After weeks of waiting, Halo Infinite Season 2 is finally about to drop on May 3. The game will go into maintenance at 10 AM PT/ 1 PM ET/ 6 PM BST on that day and the servers will go back online in an hour. Players will be able to access all of the new content at 11 AM PT/ 2 PM ET / 6 PM BST which i

    Kanishka ThakurApril 302 min
  • MSI's 35 ping debate

    MSI doesn’t begin for another week, but the first international competition of the year has already caused controversy. Due to COVID-19, the LPL representatives RNG are unable to travel to Busan and compete at the tournament in person. Though they are able to play remotely, Riot have decided every t

    RileaApril 292 min
  • Fade Agent Guide

    To kick off Valorant's Episode 4: Act III, Riot Games have introduced a new agent to the roster. The nineteenth agent in Valorant is a Turkish bounty-hunter Fade. She operates in the shadows and uses her nightmarish abilities to "hunt targets and reveal their deepest fears—before crushing them in th

    Zoran PapakApril 294 min
  • Best Warzone Loudouts and Class Setups

    Winning on Pacific Caldera requires you to have a solid loadout that works in all ranges. User-created custom classes in Warzone are too good to pass up and you should try to take full advantage of them. Here is a quick guide to all the best loadouts and class setups in Warzone. Kar98k and Cooper C

    Kanishka ThakurApril 293 min
  • Patch 12.8 Overview - ADC Shakeup

    With MSI just around the corner, 12.8 finally nerfs Jinx and buffs a slew of other champions in an attempt to shake up the meta; let’s break down the biggest talking points. ADCs Jinx has been dominating the meta for a while, and has somehow managed to dodge meaningful nerfs. She has excelled sin

    RileaApril 283 min
  • Halo Infinite Season 2 Teases: What to Expect From “Lone Wolves”

    343 Industries announced Season 2 of Halo Infinite last week and we are less than two weeks away from experiencing all of the new content. Dubbed “Lone Wolves”, the new season will introduce two new maps - Catalyst and Breaker, as well as three new modes as part of the content drop. King of the Hil

    Kanishka ThakurApril 273 min