VALORANT removes Ascension auto-relegation in favor of performance-based promotion

Valorant News Big changes are coming to the VALORANT Ascension program, with teams having the chance to keep or even defend their spot. Starting in 2025, the way VALORANT’s Ascension program works will drastically change. Riot Games is updating the promotion standards, to allow teams to stay in their respective International League longer based on their performance. VALORANT Premier schedule for Season 2025 // Act III VALORANT Premier is onto its next Act, and we’ve got the schedule so you know when your team needs to be ready to play....

July 13, 2025 · 2 min · 267 words · Taylor Smith

Virtus.Pro’s DM: “It’s important to play heroes that make you feel amazing. Do you think Collapse feels sad playing Mars?”

DOTA 2 News The former frontrunners of CIS move on to Grand Finals after defeating HellRaisers 2-1. The upper bracket match-up of the EEU Regional Finals saw Virtus.Pro run circles around HellRaisers, defeating them 2-1. With their victory, they await the winner of today’s bout between fallen foes HR and TI10 champions Team Spirit. Coming in as the 3rd-place seed in the region, not many would have expected VP to be in this position....

July 13, 2025 · 5 min · 949 words · Derek Nelson Jr.

VVVVVV co-op on Switch is perfect for teaching kids how to play

This game is for babies, and that’s a good thing WhenVVVVVVwas released on the Switch a couple of weeks ago, publisher Nicalis announced on the same day that the game was also getting a new co-op mode. It also has a couple of new graphical filters, like Isaac mode, but for the most part, co-op is the star of the show here, and deservedly so. It’s a perfect addition to what is arguably a perfect game....

July 13, 2025 · 2 min · 332 words · Teresa Bennett DVM

All 43 Stellar Blade trophies for you to earn

Stellar Blade Guides What trophies will you be trying to collect when Stellar Blade drops? If you’ve recently purchased Stellar Blade we’ve compiled a full list of all of the 43 total PlayStation trophies that we know of ahead of its release. Stellar Blade is the highly-anticipated action game from South Korean developer Shift Up. It’s a bright and flashy action game that unabashedly takes inspiration from its successful peers....

July 12, 2025 · 2 min · 275 words · Daniel Rios

Amazon unleashes giant digital summer sale for PC and Mac

Who needs to wait for Steam to save? Uh-oh, here we go again. Beginning today through July 14, Amazon has its sights set on emptying our wallets with theirDigital Games Summer Sale. There’s a lot of games on sale — way too many to list — but current standouts include theMass Effect TrilogyandDead Space 3for $19.99, andAssassins Creed IIIfor a measly $13.31. Additionally, to help promote their newIndie Games Store, the online retailer is giving away free games with all indie game purchases....

July 12, 2025 · 1 min · 151 words · Misty Vance

Baldur’s Gate 3 wins Game of the Year at The Game Awards 2023

Gaming News The Game Awards 2023 is over and its safe to say Baldur’s Gate 3 reigns supreme when it comes to this year’s releases. To the surprise of absolutely no one, Baldur’s Gate 3 has won Game of the Year at The Game Awards 2023. It had quite the showing, winning a multitude of awards. The one that means the most is certainly this one, as it outshines some of the best games of the decade thus far....

July 12, 2025 · 2 min · 340 words · Kathleen Robinson

BLEED loses Counter-Strike roster following pending payment allegations

News The announcement follows the org losing its VCT slot. The BLEED Counter-Strike roster has cut ties with the organization following non-payment of dues for several months. This announcement follows shortly after the organization was removed from VCT following discrepancies in their reports to Riot Games. After the controversy surrounding their VALORANT squad, the organization now has seem to have lost its Counter-Strike roster as well. BLEED’s Counter-Strike roster parts ways with org After months of attempting to resolve our internal issues privately, we feel compelled to share what has transpired and is still ongoing....

July 12, 2025 · 3 min · 488 words · Jeremiah Garcia

Blizzard Pride Betrays Its Community

Overwatch 2 News Blizzard’s Overwatch, a game that marketed itself for its diversity celebrated its 5th Pride this year. However, they definitely will not be getting an A for effort. Being a queer gamer is difficult. Especially during Pride month. I’ve had a love/hate relationship with Blizzard for many reasons, but one of the ones that hurts the most is how ineffective they have proven when it comes to promoting their queer characters....

July 12, 2025 · 6 min · 1198 words · Steven Huerta

COD Next 2024 viewership rewards: How to earn them

Call of Duty News Get some great items before the open beta of Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 becomes available. The next Call of Duty game promises a lot action. Recently, the developers revealed 16 maps and more information about Zombies mode. The community is still hungry for more reveals — and those are arriving with the official COD Next 2024 stream. Not only will it show the gameplay for Multiplayer, Zombies, and Warzone, but the event will also treat viewers to some great COD Next 2024 rewards....

July 12, 2025 · 2 min · 323 words · Eric Rogers

Counter-Strike celebrates 25th birthday today

News Happy birthday, Counter-Strike! The Counter-Strike series is commemorating its 25th birthday today July 13, 2025. The popular tactical shooter series has been amassing fans since 1999 when Minh “Gooseman” Le and Jess “Cliffe” Cliffe released it as a modification to Valve’s Half-Live. The developer would acquire the IP, hire the creators, and officially release Counter-Strike in 2000. In order to celebrate Counter-Strike’s 25th birthday, take a trip down memory lane with us and find out what changes Valve made to the franchise over the years to ensure it would stay healthy and alive....

July 12, 2025 · 4 min · 713 words · Austin Anderson

Dark Zero esports and Resorts World Las Vegas enter into a luxurious partnership

Rainbow Six Siege News Resorts World Last Vegas has a massive pool complex and is the first integrated resort on the strip in over a decade. Esports organization Dark Zero has partnered with Resorts World Las Vegas in a first-of-its kind partnership. As part of this partnership Darkzero athletes, partners and industry leaders will gain access to the resort’s facilities. Resorts World Last Vegas has a 5.5 acre pool complex with sweeping views of the Strip....

July 12, 2025 · 2 min · 377 words · Adam Dixon

Devil May Cry 4 screenshot blowout … part one!

You read the subject correctly,Devil May Cryfans — this is just part one of a wild Wednesday night Devil May Cry 4 screenshot blowout! These first set of screens are taken from one of the game’s early cut-scenes, and some of themmay look familiar. We’re introduced (once again) to Credo, the leader of the Magic Sword Cult (you’re kidding me, right?), an organization that worships that rebellious little demon, Sparda, and whose mission is to destroy all demons on his behalf....

July 12, 2025 · 1 min · 162 words · Dan Gray

Downwell is going to be just perfect on Switch

Tate mode, baby Moppin’s sublime minimalist action game about strategically falling with gunboots is coming to Nintendo Switch. If you’ve never experienced the thrill ofDownwell, this port should be your best bet. I’ve been hoping for this day ever since word got out that the creatortook a job at Nintendo. C’mon like we wouldn’t let you play Downwell vertically on Nintendo Switch? — Devolver Digital (@devolverdigital)Jun 01, 2025 This will pair nicely with the upcomingFlip Gripaccessory for Switch....

July 12, 2025 · 1 min · 113 words · Tina Stein