Despite taking a confident victory over OpTic Gaming last week in the HCS Pro Series, Cloud9’s string of success came to a quick and decisive halt as the Greenwall took revenge in week two. A dominant performance from Lucid secured OpTic a 3-0 sweep in the best-of-five grand finals, while C9’s full roster struggled to leave the needed impact on each map to properly put themselves in contention for the trophy.

With the Steam Deck’s official release just a few days away, the lucky few who preordered Valve’s new handheld PC at launch last summer should be getting their consoles. Valve however, isn’t the only manufacturer making handheld PCs. The Chinese company, One-Netbook, already has a handheld ready for purchase in the ONEXPLAYER Mini. Both systems share similar features but vary greatly in their respective hardware. This article breaks down which device has the overall better specs of each handheld PC for gaming-on-the-go.

Having the best sound is as crucial as having great graphics when it comes to gaming. The sound of footsteps or gunshots can alert you to where the action is happening or warn you about imminent danger.  There are many gaming headsets on the market with lots of different features. Regardless of whether they are wired or wireless, all gaming headsets need to be comfortable for long hours in front of a screen and have fantastic sound quality and clarity.

Jax is one of the old school top laners in League of Legends, and he’s gone through multiple ups and downs during his time on the Rift. He’s notorious for being a tanky split pusher who has mediocre teamfighting skills but amazing dueling potential. He’s tough to kill due to sustain from Conqueror, his core rune, alongside lifesteal items such as Blade of the Ruined King. Unlike other champions who benefited from the new items, Jax remained quite stable with his build and typically opts for the same items.

There’s nothing quite like killing an enemy from a distance in Call of Duty. Snipers are synonymous with the first-person shooter series, whether it be legendary campaign moments like Call of Duty 4’s “All Ghillied Up” mission or quickscope montages on YouTube. Call of Duty: Modern Warfare only has a few snipers to choose from, but they’re great. Whether you use the AX-50 or the HDR, there’s plenty of options to change up your kit and max out your kill potential.

In Rainbow Six Extraction, each of the 18 operators have their own unique weapon loadout consisting of a primary weapon and a sidearm. As players progress with each operator, they will unlock different weapon selections including assault rifles, SMGs, shotguns, large machine guns, and more. Each weapon has customizable attachments, letting you switch out the sights, the barrel, and/or the grip. There isn’t a massive amount of attachment options, but we’ve still found the best choices available.

A game with nearly 90 different characters is surely going to have a few stinkers.  Fortunately for Super Smash Bros. Ultimate players who are looking to bend the rules and play outside the meta, the game is quite forgiving when it comes to low-tier characters. Unlike previous iterations of the Smash Bros franchise such as Melee or Brawl, Ultimate allows room for creativity as many of the game’s perceived “low tier” characters can still yield results at tournaments when placed into the right hands.

The launch of Apex Legends‘ new season, Escape, will come with a host of balance changes, including big Wattson buffs, nerfs to the EVA-8 and the L-Star, and adjustments to crafting. Wattson, the Apex Games’ Static Defender, is receiving widespread adjustments to her kit. The biggest change is to her tactical ability, Perimeter Security. The ability allows Wattson to place electrical fences that slow and damage enemies when they pass through.

Most of the Evolution Stones that appear in Pokémon Legends: Arceus will be used at least twice as you work to complete your Pokédex. This includes the Ice Stone, which has exactly two species that it can be used on during your journey across the Hisui region.  Alolan Vulpix appears in Legends: Arceus as part of a unique request later in the game, which means you will need an Ice Stone to evolve it into Alolan Ninetails.

Why not spice up your appearance as you explore the Hisui region? There are multiple ways to change up your look in Pokémon Legends: Arceus. One of these is by visiting the hairdresser and getting a restyle. There are multiple different hairstyles available in Legends: Arceus from the get-go, and more will become available to you as you progress. If you’re wondering what new looks will be available for players, here’s a list of all the hairstyles in Pokémon Legends: Arceus.