Blizzard is changing PVP for World of Warcraft’s Draenor expansion

Here’s the rundown Blizzard is changing the way PVP works inWorld of Warcraftlater this year withWarlords of Draenor, and everything is sounding pretty great overall. When the expansion kicks off you’ll earn more bonus rewards from doing random battlegrounds, and strongboxes (items) that depend on your contributions. Strongboxes can hold random rewards like gear, conquest points, or honor points — in other words, Blizzard is encouraging players to play harder....

July 20, 2025 · 1 min · 155 words · Matthew Foster

Bugha is the most-followed esports player on social media and it’s not even close

Esports News Here are the 10 most followed esports players on social media, and Bugha takes the cake by a large margin, with Faker close behind. Social media isn’t everything, but finding out who the most-followed is could be a potentially useful metric for attempting to measure how popular a esports player is. And if that metric is accurate, Kyle “Bugha” Giersdorf wins by a wide margin as he has over 16 million followers across social media platforms according to Winz....

July 20, 2025 · 3 min · 520 words · Dr. Gary Martin

Cities Skylines 2 High Rent Fix

InCities Skylines 2, players may face the problem of high rentwhen building their city. It arises because citizens need more money to live or run businesses in certain city areas. If players do not deal with this problem, residents will move out, leading to anoverall decrease in profits. Below are some options for solving this issue. Cities Skylines 2 High Rent Explained Firstly, to find a solution to the high rent problem, let’s take a look at its causes....

July 20, 2025 · 2 min · 315 words · William King

Counter Blox codes (August 2025) [NEW CASE]

Updated: June 23, 2025 We looked for new codes! Shooter games are my specialty, andCounter Bloxis definitely an experience that didn’t disappoint. I got to choose my team and shoot enemies all over the map. Some players were clever enough to hide and ambush me, but I got a lot of hits as well. Earning cash to upgrade my gear is excellent, butCounter Bloxcodes can also be helpful and give you a little boost....

July 20, 2025 · 2 min · 353 words · John Freeman

Destructoid’s E3 2019 Community Choice award goes to…

Just Dance 2020! (Wii) It’s a tough world out there. Most of our Community Choice award votes went to two games, because why not? E3 really needs to step it up if they’re going to dethrone some of these AAA titles that dominate the landscape. Give the little guys some love! Put Ubisoft and Square in the corner, and give folks like Mega Cat the main stage. What’s the worst that could happen?...

July 20, 2025 · 2 min · 347 words · Natalie Woods

Don’t Starve for Wii U will arrive on May 28

With the Giant Edition in tow I still know quite a few people who haven’t stopped playingDon’t Starve. Gamers all across the globe are still uncovering secrets for it years later — a testament to Klei Entertainment’s developmental skills. Pretty soon you’ll be able to play it (and the expansion) on Wii U, as a newly minted release date of May 28 has been revealed. On Wii U, the game will take advantage of the GamePad to provide a map, which is a pretty crucial addition if you ask me....

July 20, 2025 · 1 min · 90 words · Dustin Herrera

Dota 2 7.35: The new best heroes in every role

DOTA 2 Opinion No more waiting on the new meta to arrive. Valve pulled out all the stops for Frostivus in 2023. The first Christmas event since 2019 brings an event for casual players as well as a giant gameplay patch for grinders to dig into. Dota 2’s development team also daringly chose to release a new number patch right in the middle ofESL One Kuala Lumpur. While a headache for pro players, the event became an opportunity to see which heroes pro players are paying attention to....

July 20, 2025 · 4 min · 822 words · Justin Hansen

Esports revenue: Which games and their competitors have made the most money?

Gaming News Read below for a list of the top esports franchises in the US and their leading competitors when it comes to earnings. As one of the world’s highest-growing industries, esports has taken over when it comes to modern entertainment. With 30 million consumers in the US alone, the industry is predicted to scale to $1.8 billion by 2025. A recent study done byBonus Ninjarevealed the most popular esports franchises within the country and the richest competitors residing within them....

July 20, 2025 · 3 min · 633 words · Jessica Brown

Fortnite Theory Predicts Season 5 Map Changes and Theme

Fortnitefans are donning their tinfoil hats to begin speculation as to what the future of the game’s battle royale mode will hold. Following the launch of season four,Fortnite’s map underwent a series of changes to better fit the season’s superhero theme, and we’re here to break down those changes and take a stab at what may be coming with season five. Following the comet’s crash at Dusty Depot, fans have been scouring the map and finding more than just a big hole in the ground....

July 20, 2025 · 2 min · 341 words · Sabrina Parker

Gaimin Gladiators enters Mobile Legends with a new North American roster

News How far can this superteam go? Gaimin Gladiators has entered MLBB esports in North America. The org has signed the majority of the TheOhioBrothers squad to enter the scene and mark their presence in the region. Here’s what we know so far. Popular for its Dota 2 roster, Gaimin Gladiators has now expanded its footprint into North America and Mobile esports. The organization has signed a Mobile Legends Bang Bang roster....

July 20, 2025 · 2 min · 268 words · Cynthia Smith

GOG Winter Sale: free Neverwinter Nights Diamond, cheap Witcher 3

Yada yada you-know-what is coming The first PC gaming winter sale to arrive this year is at GOG.com. The DRM-free and proud retailer hasdozens of titles on salewith a handful of new lows to boot and matching the lowest-ever prices on titles likeThe Witcher 3: Game of the Year Edition. For the first 48 hours it’s even more intense, with a 100% free copy ofNeverwinter Nights Diamond. No strings attached, just a free game for checking out the sale....

July 20, 2025 · 1 min · 137 words · Gary Barnett

Is Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 a sequel to the original?

Kingdom Come: Deliverance II Guides Find out whether or not the original is needed to understand the sequel. 2025 is starting off hot for new game releases, as February and March are chock-full of high-profile games. One of the more anticipated games from the early slate is Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2, a follow-up to one of the most beloved RPGs of all time. While the title does have a “2” in it, some players are wondering if the new game is an actual sequel or something else entirely from the original Kingdom Come: Deliverance....

July 20, 2025 · 3 min · 585 words · Jason Lynn

NRG bolster roster with former VCT Masters champion crashies

Valorant News The NRG roster construction is nearly complete with the signing of 2022 VCT Masters Reykjavik Champion, Austin “Crashies” Roberts, going official The former OpTic Gaming star, known for his play on Sova, has officially signed on as an Initiator for NRG. With 33 total VCT games played (23 in 2022 alone), Austin “Crashies” Roberts is certainly one of the most experienced free agents available. He’ll be a key piece for NRG and joins a number of his former teammates....

July 20, 2025 · 3 min · 439 words · Eric Thompson