T1 Faker explains why he didn’t use his own $430 Hall of Legends Ahri skin

T1 Faker picked Ahri in a LoL pro match for the first time since his Hall of Legends skin came out, but he didn’t end up equipping it. He explained why in a post-game interview. Though Faker may have been the best choice for the very first Hall of Legends inductee – something that wasexplained byLeague of Legends game director Pu Liu – there’s one big problem with him as a choice: Faker doesn’t typically use skins....

June 21, 2024 · 2 min · 400 words · Kenneth Murray

The Bear star has one request for fans ahead of Season 3

The Bear is a worldwide hit, but it’s had an unexpected side effect for star Ebon Moss-Bachrach, who plays Richie “Cousin” Jerimovich. Ebon Moss-Bachrach returns for the upcomingThe Bear Season 3, much to the delight of fans. Though Richie is initially presented as something of an antagonist, he quickly became one of the most endearing characters inpopular TV show. But he’s rarely known as Richie. Instead, he’s lovingly called Cousin by almost everyone on the series, despite the fact that he’s not actually related to any of the core cast....

June 21, 2024 · 2 min · 389 words · Mr. Kevin Welch

The Witcher 3 dev responds to Elden Ring breaking DLC record with stunning art

CD Projekt Red has congratulated FromSoftware after Elden Ring’s Shadow of the Erdtree expansion broke a long-standing Witcher 3 record. Elden Ring:Shadow of the Erdtreewas released to rave reviews, becoming thehighest-rated DLC of all time. It currently sits at a 95 onMetacritic, overtaking the previous record of 92 held by Blood and Wine, the second and final expansion forThe Witcher 3. Now, The Witcher developer CD Projekt Red has responded to its record being broken by congratulating FromSoftware on its achievement – and sharing some gorgeous crossover artwork....

June 21, 2024 · 2 min · 363 words · Brett Newton

These stunning Elden Ring custom gaming PCs will blow you away

If you want the perfect setup to play the new Shadow of the Erdtree DLC, look no further than these incredible custom Elden Ring PCs. The long-awaitedElden Ringexpansion,Shadow of the Erdtree, has at last been released. Now tarnished players the world over can finally return to The Lands In Between and take on thenew bossesthat lay ahead. In the years since its initial release,PC buildershave created some of the best-looking custom gaming PCs we’ve ever seen....

June 21, 2024 · 2 min · 382 words · Zachary Smith

TikTok’s viral ‘girl with the list’ debunks pregnancy rumors

The viral ‘girl with the list’ of TikTok fame is speaking out after rumors claimed that she was pregnant, despite being adamantly child-free. The ‘girl with the list’ has become a legend acrossTikTokdue to her video series compiling a massive number of reasons why she, and other people, choose not to get pregnant. Most notably, a TikToker named ‘Zulf’ created a video alleging the pregnancy, and called out the creator for “not standing on business....

June 21, 2024 · 2 min · 336 words · Deborah Rodgers

Upcoming LEGO Speed Champions: Everything we know

When will the new LEGO Speed Champions sets be released? A Ferrari F40 and Camaro NASCAR car will soon join LEGO’s Speed Champions range. Here’s everything we know about the new kits, including their release date, prices, and more. Considering their respective piece counts (318 for the Ferrari and 328 for the Camaro), the asking price is reasonable when compared to that of one-model Speed Champions replicas with fewer bricks....

June 21, 2024 · 2 min · 269 words · Jacob Costa

Valorant devs rushing Iso nerfs after Agent’s win rate surges

Valorant’s devs have announced they are bringing out a set of Iso nerfs after the Agent’s brief period of domination during Episode 8 Act 3. WhenPatch 8.11came out after the end of VCT Masters Shanghai, it shook up the meta significantly as Raze fell out of favor. In her place, Iso and Neon took the lead thanks to their massive buffs. However, Iso in particular has quickly become quite the juggernaut in-game, with many playersbegging Riot to nerf himdays after the patch rolled out, mostly since the changes turned him from one of Valorant’s worst Duelists to one of the best overnight, rather than a gradual shift....

June 21, 2024 · 2 min · 368 words · Stephanie Gentry

Valorant leak reveals potential Star Guardian weapon bundle

According to leaks, the developers of Valorant are looking to create a skin line directly inspired by League of Legends’ Star Guardian universe. The Valorant community begged for more pink skins to come to the game for months before theMystbloomweapon bundlecame on April 30. While not every variant was some version of pink, the color scheme was centered around a pastel theme. Now, almost two months after Mystbloom’s release, the Valorant developers are back for what appears to be aStar Guardiancollab for yet another pink skin line....

June 21, 2024 · 2 min · 360 words · Kelly Peterson

Warzone players split on leaked KAR98K nerfs coming in Season 4 Reloaded

Call of Duty fans have been left split after Warzone expert Metaphor revealed the supposed changes coming to the KAR98K in Modern Warfare 3 Season 4 Reloaded. When it comes to iconic weapons in Warzone, theKAR98Kis the battle royale’s signature weapon. It ran riot in the early days of Modern Warfare and Verdansk, and even did serious damage in Caldera as well. The rifle was removed from Call of Duty for a few years between titles but made a return in Season 4 of Modern Warfare 3....

June 21, 2024 · 2 min · 381 words · Francisco Casey

What is Aperol Spritz makeup? Viral TikTok trend explained

A new viral trend has taken over TikTok in preparation for summer, with creators showing off their interpretation of Aperol Spritz makeup. Ultimately,Hailey Biebermay be to blame, aftershe told Glamourthat her product Rhode Pocket Blush was supposed to leave people thinking “There’s an Aperol Spritz.” “Maybe that’s it — it’s Aperol Spritz makeup next!” Bieber stated… and it looks like she was right, with TikTok creators leaping on the trend to showcase what Aperol Spritz makeup is all about....

June 21, 2024 · 2 min · 329 words · Austin Webb

What is TikTok’s ‘candy salad trauma dump’ trend? Users reveal their worst memories

TikTokers reveal their most horrific traumas as they dump their favorite candies into a bowl for the ‘candy salad trauma dump’ trend. In May,TikTok’s ‘candy salad’ trendwent viral as users came together with their favorite candies and a group of friends to make a salad much sweeter than a leafy green one. As each person dumped their favorite candy into a bowl, they introduced themselves – much likekindergartener Anderdingus, who went viral for being the most “adorable” candy salad trendsetter....

June 21, 2024 · 2 min · 386 words · Sandra Larson

xQc mocks Kyedae for rejecting Kick offer over “morals”

Streaming star xQc mocked fellow creator Kyedae for rejecting an offer she received from Kick due to her moral standards as the platform continues to come under fire. xQcwas in the middle of playing throughElden Ring’s DLCon June 21 when he made a pointed barb towardTwitchstreamerKyedaefollowing her remarks aboutKick. “I was offered to re-sign with Twitch, but to be honest with you dude, I just couldn’t accept it because of morals,” he said....

June 21, 2024 · 2 min · 371 words · Hannah Horton

Your smartphone could soon get Superman-like X-ray vision

Researchers have developed a chip that can see through walls, and it might be coming to your smartphone. Engineers from the University of Texas and Seoul National University were inspired by the X-ray vision powers ofSupermanwhen they set about creating a new type of imager chip that would allow smartphones to identify objects behind walls or within packages. The team says that the purpose of the device was to allowsmartphoneusers to easily detect studs, wooden beams, or wiring behind walls....

June 21, 2024 · 2 min · 311 words · David Taylor