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What does ‘frag’ mean in gaming?

Derived from the fragmentation grenade, a commonly used item in shooter games, the word frag has become more than just the name of an item.  The word “frag” in gaming is regularly used as a substitute for “kill” or “eliminate.” If you’re on a killing spree and down many opponents, you might say “I’m fragging” to brag to your teammates about all the eliminations you’re getting.  While the term is now used to describe success in-game, its origins are much grimmer.

‘That’s a big number’: LazarBeam cracks huge subscriber milestone on YouTube

Lannan Neville Eacott, better known by his online alias LazerBeam, has punched the 20 million subscriber mark on YouTube. LazerBeam’s channel mainly combines Fortnite and Minecraft gameplay with reaction videos and a weirder, meme-driven, and comedic angle that appeals to his enormous audience. According to Social Blade, LazerBeam is the third overall Australian YouTuber, only behind Chloe Ting and Bounce Patrol Kids Songs, who rank second and first respectively. The Australian YouTuber, gamer, and internet star took to Twitter to report the 20 million milestone, commenting “that’s a big number” paired with a heart emoji.

How to check your lifetime stats in Destiny 2

Destiny 2 has an expansive list of modes, weapons, and endgame content that can be fun to reflect on from a personal standpoint with in-depth statistics and reports. Fortunately, a plethora of first-party and third-party sources exist, dedicated to giving players all the details on how they’re faring in Destiny 2’s vast sandbox. Whether you’re looking for your lifetime kills with Hawkmoon or want to filter down and study your performance in the Crucible this season, different sources will offer varying degrees of specificity in their stat-tracking.

How to relocate teams in Madden 21

The Madden 21 Franchise Mode allows players to relocate teams to new cities. Moving a franchise to a new location requires a few steps, but any player can move their team to a new home.  After players enter the Franchise Mode and start their league, they must change their role. Players can switch their role from player to owner under the More Options tab and by selecting the Change Role option.

Can you play Assassin’s Creed Valhalla on Steam Deck?

Ubisoft’s Assassin’s Creed franchise has cycled through almost every console generation and now has the opportunity to jump to Valve’s Steam Deck. While most of the franchise will likely be playable on the Steam Deck with minimal adjustment, the same can’t be said for its latest entry. Assassin’s Creed Valhalla is the only mainline entry to not be sold through Steam. Instead, the Viking adventure is sold through Epic Games Store and Ubisoft’s launcher.

How to unlock the Streetsweeper shotgun in Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War and Warzone

Shotgun fans, rejoice—the Streetsweeper has arrived in Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War and Warzone. As part of Black Ops Cold War’s season one, the full-auto shotgun has been added to the game and it can be acquired by doing an in-game challenge. The challenge can be time-consuming, but if you want the Streetsweeper bad enough, you can get it done. The challenge will be familiar to shotty players, who might find it a bit easier to run through than someone who isn’t familiar with the shotgun offerings in Black Ops Cold War or Warzone.

Who is The Foundation? The Rock’s Fortnite character explained

During the concluding cinematic of Fortnite Chapter 2, fans finally got confirmation of what they had been expecting (and secretly hoping for) when it comes to the mysterious character, The Foundation. The Foundation’s mask came off to reveal the likeness of Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson, adding a new level of awesomeness to one of the most powerful characters in Fortnite lore. But what exactly is going on in the final cinematic of Chapter Two, known as The End?

Best capture cards for Nintendo Switch

With no native recorder or live streaming utility on the console, using a capture card is still the only way to share your gameplay on Nintendo Switch. Fortunately, multiple high-quality devices allow you to stream your gameplay to the masses. The Nintendo Switch is capable of using most capture cards thanks to the HDMI port on the console. Despite the rise of 4K capture cards, these aren’t necessary as the Switch only outputs 1080p resolution.

How to find and complete the Shiny Ponyta request in Pokémon Legends: Arceus

Shiny Pokémon, first appearing in Pokémon Gold and Silver, are variants of Pokémon that exhibit different colors than what the species is known for. This type of Pokémon returns in Pokémon Legends: Arceus, as well as a specific request that awards players with a guaranteed static encounter with one. After defeating Kleavor, players should return to the Galaxy Building and access the Professor’s board. After interacting with the board, they’ll be prompted to accept Request 19, known as “A Peculiar Ponyta.

How to find Kanto Meowth and evolve it into Persian in Pokémon Sword and Shield

If you’re looking to complete the Galar Pokédex in Pokémon Sword and Shield, you’ll need to obtain a regular Persian that seems to be nowhere in sight. That’s because the Pokémon is only available through trades in-game. It doesn’t appear in the overworld due to the presence of Galar Meowth and Purrserker. So first, you’ll need to grab a Kanto Meowth before you can go on your quest to get its evolution.