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VALORANT devs explain reasoning for Jett nerf, how it’s beneficial, and how it will impact the meta

The VALORANT developers have provided more insight on the upcoming Jett nerf and explained how it was the best way to adjust the agent without completely removing her from the meta.  Patch 4.08 is significantly nerfing Jett, requiring players to activate her Tailwind ability, which opens a 12-second window for the dash to be used. Players can longer instantly escape dangerous situations since they must strategically plan and use their abilities.

Best New Capenna legendary creatures for Magic: The Gathering Commander

Commander players have an abundance of Magic: the Gathering legendary creatures to choose from with the release Streets of New Capenna and the five Precon Commander decks.  Over two dozen new legendary creatures will release on April 29 via Streets of New Capenna (SNC) and the Precon New Capenna (NCC) Commander decks. There are a total of five preconstructed Commander decks, showcasing three-color commanders. And there are a total of 27 legendary creatures within the SNC set.

Boneyard bunker codes in Call of Duty: Warzone

Though there are many loot sources in Warzone, none come close to bunkers. These hidden locations that are mostly locked with a code will usually be contested by other players since there’s a chance that there will be legendary loot waiting for you inside. It’s not the loot that makes bunkers unique, however, since most bunkers usually contain information that can be considered Easter eggs regarding the Call of Duty franchise. Sneak peeks regarding the next title or an update that’s being prepared for the current one can all be hidden in bunkers and you’ll be free to explore them when you make your way there.

Lurrus of the Dream-Den banned in Modern, Pauper bans Galvanic Relay and Disciple of the Vault

A surprise Banned and Restricted announcement today shook up three Magic: The Gathering formats, hitting some of their most problematic cards. Lurrus of the Dream-Den was banned in Modern and Pioneer. Galvanic Relay and Disciple of the Vault were banned in Pauper, while Expedition Map was unbanned in Pauper. The removal of Lurrus from Modern and Pioneer is a welcome change for Modern tournament grinders on Magic Online. With a 31-percent play rate in Magic Online in Modern, Lurrus is a powerful card with a format-warping impact.

Ryan Reynolds’ Free Guy skin now available in Fortnite

Fortnite players have already been treated with the addition of multiple new skins in August, but another movie star has joined the mix. This time, it’s none other than Ryan Reynolds’ Dude character from his upcoming film Free Guy. Dude is now available in the item shop and will cost 1,200 V-Bucks to purchase. Along with the skin, you can also earn yourself a new emote “Good Guy” by completing challenges around the island.

Toralf, God of Fury is MTG Kaldheim’s take on Thor and Mjölnir

The most recognizable figure from Norse mythology for many people is Thor and his weapon Mjölnir. The God of Thunder has received a boost in popularity by the Marvel comics superhero based on him. For that reason, many people in the Magic community were looking forward to what the Magic interpretation of Thor would look like. And on the fifth day of Kaldehim spoiler season, Wizards announced Toralf, God of Fury // Toralf’s Hammer today.

Where to find a Dragon Scale in Pokémon Sword and Shield: The Isle of Armor

If you want to complete the Pokédex in Pokémon Sword and Shield’s Isle of Armor DLC pack, you’re eventually going to have to get a Dragon Scale. The item, which can be equipped to Pokemon such as Seadra, serves no purpose but to help the Pokémon evolve into its next form. It’s a highly sought after commodity in the games, but there’s nowhere to buy it like normal items. The Dragon Scale item can be found in Honeycalm Sea in the northern part of the Isle of Armor’s map.

XQc shows off $320,000 McLaren sportscar on Twitter

Top-earning Twitch personality xQc, who recently moved to Los Angeles, CA, just made a big purchase with his streaming money. He’s now the proud owner of a McLaren 720s Spider, an elegant coupe with a price tag that starts at $315,000. XQc tweeted out a photo of himself with his new car, captioned, “Where it all began, the OWL days,” a cheeky reference to his brief stint on the Overwatch League as a main tank player.

Beginner’s guide to CS:GO’s economy

Counter-Strike might look like a simplistic game, but once you start watching and playing more, you’ll begin to see its intricacies. It has a complex economic system that requires a good sense of mental math and critical thinking, along with the bread and butter gameplay mechanics—moving, aiming, fragging, and, of course, winning.  You have to understand and manage your own team’s economy and predict your opponent’s financial situation. But with enough time, practice, and mental fortitude, you can easily learn to coordinate buys for you and your team without hesitation.

Best Morgana support build in League of Legends

Morgana can be one of the most frustrating supports to play against in a League of Legends solo queue game when in the right hands. The Fallen punishes immobile champions and is a nuisance to deal with, even if she is behind, due to her Q root. She doesn’t require many items to be effective, making her a good pick in pretty much any situation. As with all League champions, specific items are going to be more effective depending on the situation.