It’s common to see professional athletes enjoying video games in their spare time, and it turns out a 2024 Paris Olympics bronze medalist is also Bronze rank in League of Legends. On Aug. 1, Spanish athlete Pau Echaniz competed in the slalom canoeing K-1 final at the Paris Olympics. With a time of 88.87 seconds, he earned the bronze medal, trailing Titouan Castryck and Giovanni De Gennaro from France and Italy. A few days later, on Aug. 5, Echaniz shared on X that he’s also a League player with a rank matching the medal he earned in Paris. View the full article
We all have odd habits. Whether you always sleep facing the door, snort when you laugh, or lick your lips all the time (please, no), everyone has behavioral habits, and today’s NYT Mini Crossword clue, “Funny little habit,” will make you think about yours. ‘Funny little habit’ NYT Mini clue hints How odd. Screenshot by Dot Esports Before I give you the answer, I’m going to give you another shot at solving it yourself. Here are four hints to help: View the full article
EA FC 25 is edging closer and closer to release, and the beta will provide players with their first opportunity to see what’s new. If you want to join, we’ve got the steps you need to follow. The countdown to the release of EA FC 25 is well and truly on, but gamers are known to be impatient. With the major ********* leagues kicking off new seasons in the coming weeks, the ******* to play EA FC 25 will only grow. View the full article
The Until Dawn movie has started *********. Asad Qizilbash, head of product for PlayStation Studios and head of PlayStation Productions, posted a photo of the film’s first slate, which confirmed that filming for the project is now underway. The film, which will be directed by David F. Sandberg (Lights Out, Annabelle: Creation, Shazam), is an adaptation of Supermassive Games’ PS4 horror game. Read More... View the full article
Ink comes in all shapes and sizes, but what about edible ink? When I’m thirsty, I usually get some water, occasionally an orange juice, or maybe a cheeky *****. If you’re feeling exotic, you can drink a lovely, ice-cold glass of ink. All jokes aside, read on to find the “source of edible ink” for today’s NYT Mini Crossword. ‘Source of edible ink’ Aug. 6 NYT Mini Crossword hints and answer One down. Screenshot by Dot Esports Hint 1: It starts with the letter “S.”Hint 2: Mollusc.Hint 3: _____ Game.Hint 4: Tentacles. Stop scrolling before I give away the answer. View the full article
We’re a week away from the long-awaited release of the League of Legends World Championship skin set inspired by T1’s victory in Korea last year—and with it, Faker’s seventh skin. Funnily enough, the 28-year-old mid-laner now has more skins honoring him than nearly a quarter of champions even have skins. This fact was not lost on the League community at all this week, with one eagle-eyed Redditor listing all 41 champions that now have fewer full cosmetics than the Unkillable ****** King. Faker’s “collection” includes next week’s T1 Orianna skin as well as his three hall-of-fame Ahri and LeBlanc skins and older cosmetics for Ryze, Syndra, and Zed, with each symbolizing a Summoner’s Cup he’s lifted over the years. View the full article
These last few LoLdle quotes have certainly tested the bounds of our League of Legends lore knowledge and how much we know about every champion. Today’s Loldle quote is a tough one, even if you know your iron-loving champions. If champs with willpower struggles isn’t your cup of tea, the Aug. 6 LoLdle quote will be a battle to solve, which is why I have the answer. View the full article
League of Legends Patch 14.16 continues Riot Games’ heavy focus on the **** lane, with the developers eager to get everything squared away in the Rift’s southern battlefield before the 2024 World Championship begins. In League‘s first August update, the developers are making waves on Summoner’s Rift by addressing the strongest ADC systems and the Season 14 metagame that revolves around having a marksman in every lane. On top of that, they’re trying to solve top lane by making major changes to ****** timers, so it’ll now take longer to revive. View the full article
Raids make up a large part of Destiny 2‘s endgame. Whether you’re running through a years-old raid or the newest challenging adventure, there’s always some loot waiting for you—and if you can’t get raid loot due to weekly lockouts, you’re sure to obtain Spoils of Conquest for your troubles. Spoils of Conquest are Bungie’s way of rewarding players for raiding, and can also give players access to some raid-exclusive loot. Here’s everything you need to know about Spoils of Conquest in Destiny 2—how to farm them, and where to spend them. View the full article
Riot Games is still trying to find a sweet spot for the League of Legends ****** timers on Summoner’s Rift. As the balance quest continues, the League developers will be ballooning how long players stay ***** early. Starting from League Patch 14.16, players who **** in the first nine levels of games on the Rift will now take longer to get back into the action. First, it’s going to take four seconds more between levels one and eight. Then, any deaths at level nine will be extended out by two seconds. Level 10 onward will stay the same. View the full article
Dragami Games has announced that Lollipop Chainsaw RePOP will be released two weeks earlier than initially planned, but only for ********* and ********* audiences. The remake of the Grasshopper Manufacture title, Lollipop Chainsaw RePOP, which was first announced in July 2022 with a 2023 release window to celebrate the original game's tenth anniversary, had faced delays. View the full article
As kids we’ve all had a “petty ******,” especially among siblings. Now that this is today’s NYT Crossword puzzle clue, the answer is one that doesn’t come to mind when referring to squabbles. This clue is from the Aug. 6 NYT mini crossword puzzle. While there are a few options, there’s only one correct answer. If you’re struggling—like you’re in the middle of a “petty ******”—then I’ve got some hints to help you ****** this little clue quickly. View the full article
After four long years without a tournament win, Team Liquid has finally taken a step onto the top step of the podium after claiming victory at Elite League Season Two in Peru. The win couldn’t be timed better with Liquid gearing up for The International, which is just weeks away. While it was classified as a tier two tournament and didn’t include heavyweight Dota squads Gaimin Gladiators or this year’s frontrunners Team Falcons, try telling that to Liquid, who lifted the trophy on Sunday after defeating 1win 3-2 in the final. Both teams traded wins back and forward in the best-of-five, but it was Liquid from the lower bracket—led by a 14-***** effort from mid laner Nisha—who triumphed in the end. View the full article
Gameplay footage from Call of Duty: ****** Ops 6 has revealed a helpful callback to a previous Call of Duty game, 2019's Call of Duty: Modern Warfare reboot. The footage was found in a large ***** of Call of Duty: ****** Ops 6 gameplay that was uploaded online. View the full article
The hype has continued to build around ****** Ops 6 as early Call of Duty leaks detail what’s coming next. Focus has been on a supposed map list where, among several ****** Ops classics like Nuketown and ******* Range, a battlefield from the era of “jetpack CoDs” has made an unlikely appearance. CoD fans were quick to pick apart a list of suggested maps provided by dataminer “Betterthanalaix” as part of a round of ****** Ops 6 leaks last weekend. Many fan favorites made the list, but many also noticed the mention of Fringe—a popular map from the bygone era of jetpacks and a focus on verticality in CoD. View the full article
All eyes in the One Piece card game community have turned towards the next impending bans and restrictions list, with several powerful character cards and leaders expected to come under the gong in the update. The One Piece OP-08 metagame has been running for some time in the East, with Hearts Pirate captain Trafalgar Law already crowned undisputed King of the Pirates for this ongoing format. He, along with several outlier ****** decks, has led many to start counting down the days until restrictions drop. View the full article
The League of Legends developers are testing (and will very likely ship) a comprehensive stats rework for Senna in League Patch 14.16 to help the support stop losing so much—a slide mainly sparked by players who keep buying lethality items for the Redeemer. After these planned Riot changes, which landed on the League PBE this week, Senna should play a whole lot more like an Enchanter again. Right now she is mostly played with a Bloodsong and Edge of Night core. View the full article
Today’s NYT Crossword puzzle clue, “Mother-of-pearl design on a guitar, e.g.,” should be simple for guitarists and riff-lovers. If that’s not you, you’re in the right place. “Mother-of-pearl design on a guitar, e.g.,” is a tough clue from the Aug. 6 NYT mini crossword puzzle. Unless you know about guitars—or, maybe even more unlikely, the materials used to make guitars—then this clue is going to feel like trying to learn barre chords. But with these hints, you should be able to solve it in no time. View the full article
Diablo 4 has had many celebrities loving and raving about Lilith, the Sanctuary, and the storyline over the years. Whoopi Goldberg is one such superstar whose actually so passionate about the action RPG franchise that, after buying Diablo 4 at release, started an online feud with Blizzard over its lack of operating systems. Here’s what you need to know about the Whoopi Goldberg vs. Blizzard Entertainment feud and how the Diablo 4-fuelled beef eventually came to a close. View the full article
Playing perfect conversions of classic arcade games at home typically requires waiting for official ports (developers like City Connection and M2 do excellent work) or relying on emulation methods like MAME and FPGA. Ironically, playing many newer titles can be much easier because their code is PC-native. Read Entire Article View the full article
Marvel Rivals has publicly revealed the identities of all the players banned during the beta. Announced in March this year, Marvel Rivals is being developed by NetEase, which previously worked on games like Marvel Super War and Marvel Duel. To give a preview of what to expect from the upcoming shooter, the devs have held two test periods, with one having recently closed. View the full article
An animated series based on Squanch Games’ High on Life is reportedly in the works with Curb Your Enthusiasm's J.B. Smoove attached as a producer. These first details on the video-game-to-show adaptation come from Deadline, which says that Smoove will produce the project via his Alternate Side Productions banner. He starred as Gus in Squanch’s first-person shooter upon its release in 2022, and although the site says there is a “good chance” he’ll play a part in the series, he’s not officially joined the cast yet. In addition to live-action roles in movies like Date Night and Spider-Man: Far From Home, Smoove has provided his voice talents in projects like Max’s Harley Quinn, Teen Titans Go!, and Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (2012). Smoove shared a statement about how High on Life will ****** its shot in animation: “When Squanch Games originally reached out to JB Smoove (I like to talk about myself in the third person) about voicing a character in their incredible video game High on Life, my first question was what does my character look like? They told me that I would be a fish that shoots…which makes perfect sense to me! As a Vegan I feel a fish should have the right to defend itself! I mean right?! And now that I’m partnered with Squanch Games and Striker Entertainment to bring the hilarious High on Life to series it feels like it was inevitable!" “High on Life is wild, weird, and wonderful, and the series is going to be that and more! Smoove continued: “They invited me to join them in the gaming universe and now I’m helping them move into the TV world! It’s a case of a game recognizing game! High on Life is wild, weird, and wonderful, and the series is going to be that and more! Get ready to laugh your way through space with some unforgettable characters like myself! We are locked and loaded and ready to go!” Alternate Side is handling the executive producer role along with Striker Entertainment’s Russell Binder and Mandy Bardisbanian. Squanch is also involved in the animated show’s development, with the original game’s narrative director, Alec Robbins, attached as well. High on Life released for PC and Xbox in late 2022 and arrived on PlayStation consoles July 2023. Story DLC content, titled High on ******, then followed in October. The animated show has no release date and has not officially confirmed who will join its cast. The game, however, is known for its list of talent, which includes notable appearances from stars like Tim Robinson, Michael Cusack, Mike Stoklasa, Zach Hadel, Tom Kenny, Nolan North, and more. High On Life began as a video game two years ago, and in our 8/10 review, we explained why we loved the “laugh-out-loud funny” story it had to tell. Though its journey into animation will mark a major change from its humble start in games, it’s not quite the first time the series has explored other mediums. Robbins helped bring the franchise to comics, too, and you can learn more about its off-****** stories here. Michael Cripe is a freelance contributor with IGN. He started writing in the industry in 2017 and is best known for his work at outlets such as The Pitch, The Escapist, OnlySP, and Gameranx. Be sure to give him a follow on Twitter @MikeCripe. View the full article
A new Steam game called Fields of Mistria has just been released in early access, and it seems like the perfect pick for gamers who love farming simulators such as Stardew Valley. Fields of Mistria is the first game made by NPC Studio and currently has Very Positive reviews on Steam. View the full article
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It’s common to see professional athletes enjoying video games in their spare time, and it turns out a 2024 Paris Olympics bronze medalist is also Bronze rank in League of Legends. On Aug. 1, Spanish athlete Pau Echaniz competed in the slalom canoeing K-1 final at the Paris Olympics. With a time of 88.87 seconds, he earned the bronze medal, trailing Titouan Castryck and Giovanni De Gennaro from France and Italy. A few days later, on Aug. 5, Echaniz shared on X that he’s also a League player with a rank matching the medal he earned in Paris. View the full article