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The Alters Release Date ➤ Everything We Know So Far

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Esports.net @esportsdotnet.bsky.social · May 16

Did You Know?

In 2010, the US Air Force built a supercomputer called the Condor Cluster using 1,760 PlayStation 3 consoles because they were powerful, energy-efficient, and more cost-effective than traditional servers.

#PS3 #DidYouKnow #SuperComputer

Esports.net @esportsdotnet.bsky.social · May 16

This ambitious survival game from the makers of Frostpunk might be worth checking out.

#TheAlters #Frostpunk #SciFi

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The Alters release date is finally revealed, and it's bringing an ambitious sci-fi survival twist you won’t want to miss.

VALORANT Mobile Skins Could Be Cheaper Than PC

Esports.net @esportsdotnet.bsky.social · May 15

Nintendo Switch 2 is set to launch in Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand, and the Philippines between July and September 2025.

Nintendo eShop and Online services are also in the works

#NintendoSwitch2 #Switch2 #SEA

Esports.net @esportsdotnet.bsky.social · May 15

VALORANT Mobile skins just leaked—and they’re straight from PC!
New leaks reveal exactly how Riot plans to bring your favorite cosmetics to mobile.

#VALORANT #VALORANTMobile

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Know how VALORANT Mobile skins will be cheaper and easier to unlock, with exclusive events, bundles, and no PC skin transfers.

What is a Melee Weapon in Fortnite? Melee Weapons Guide

Esports.net @esportsdotnet.bsky.social · May 14

You won’t believe a melee weapon helped win $1 MILLION in a Fortnite tourney!

#Fortnite #FortniteWeapons #EpicGames

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Fortnite Melee weapons are an interesting part of the Battle Royale, these are all of the melee items we’ve seen in the game.

Is Esports a Sport? - The Perpetual Debate on Sports vs Esports Explored

Esports.net @esportsdotnet.bsky.social · May 13

What’s your go-to gaming snack? 🍕🍫🥤
eat
Pizza? Chips? Chocolates? Energy Drinks? Or are you one of those psychos who eat boiled eggs mid-match?

#GamingSnacks #Pizza #Chips

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Esports.net @esportsdotnet.bsky.social · Apr 18

Many countries and the IOC recognize esports as a competition and a potential sport. How has the sports vs esports debate evolved? Share your thoughts! #esports #sports #EWC #IOC

Here are the basic arguments for and against esports as a sport.

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de_grail wins Mapcore CS2 Mapping contest, previously won by Anubis

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Esports.net @esportsdotnet.bsky.social · Apr 23

#Dota2 if it were made by #StudioGhibli

Crystal Maiden looks like she's going to get nerfed again, Rubick looks like a witch from Grimm's Fairy Tales. 🤣

#AI #Valve

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Esports.net @esportsdotnet.bsky.social · May 9

What do you think about Mafia: The Old Country?

According to 2k it is a "focused, linear experience that combines quality storytelling, authentic era immersion, and a refined take on the familiar Mafia gameplay."

#MafiaTheOldCountry #2KGames

Esports.net @esportsdotnet.bsky.social · May 8

Hard to believe that 10 years ago, mobile gaming was all about leisure.

Now we've got million-dollar mobile esports scenes with pro teams, orgs, and sold-out arenas.

#MobileEsports #MLBB #PUBGM #CODM #HOK

Esports.net @esportsdotnet.bsky.social · May 8

Did You Know?

Blowing into game cartridges didn’t actually fix them—it was all just a placebo.

What really helps is taking the cartridge out and putting it back in.

The same applies to CDs, DVDs, and Blu-rays.

#GamingMyth #DidYouKnow

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Esports.net @esportsdotnet.bsky.social · May 7

You won’t believe what just won the Mapcore CS2 Mapping Contest!

#CS2 #Mapcore #CS2MapContest

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de_grail wins the CS2 Mapcore Mapping contest, which was previously won by Active Duty map Anubis - check out the map here.

Fortnite Cars All Skins - Complete List

Esports.net @esportsdotnet.bsky.social · May 7

The GTA 6 trailer was captured on a base PS5, and it looks incredible. This might be the first game to truly max out the "next-gen" consoles.

After years of cross-gen holdbacks, Rockstar’s about to give us what "next-gen" looks like.

#GTA6 #PS5 #Xbox #NextGen

Esports.net @esportsdotnet.bsky.social · May 6

What are your thoughts on the new GTA VI trailer?

#GTAVI #RockstarGames

DiscussingFilm @discussingfilm.net · May 6

Vice City in GTA 6

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Esports.net @esportsdotnet.bsky.social · May 6

All Fortnite Cars – Every Vehicle Skin in Chapter 6

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#Fortnite #Cars #FortniteChapter6

Fortnite Cars are an exciting new area for skins. There are different cars and tons of skins for each, these are all of them.

Esports.net @esportsdotnet.bsky.social · May 5

Epic Games CEO says Fortnite will return to the US iOS Store this week!

#FortniteIOS #Fortnite #EpicGames

Esports.net @esportsdotnet.bsky.social · May 5

S1mple joins FaZeClan for the BLAST.tv Austin Major 2025

#S1mple #FaZeClan #CS2 #BLASTtv

Oblivion Remastered: All Fighters Guild Quests in Order

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Esports.net @esportsdotnet.bsky.social · Apr 29

Oblivion Remastered: All Fighters Guild Quests in Order

#OblivionRemastered #Bethesda #TheElderScrolls

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You can find the full list of Oblivion Remastered Fighters Guild quests right here.

Esports.net @esportsdotnet.bsky.social · May 2

Fortnite: GALACTIC BATTLE kicks off TODAY! With new Star Wars content weekly.

Play as Darth Jar Jar or Emperor Palpatine, pilot X-wings and TIE Fighters, and gear up for the epic Death Star Sabotage event!

#Fortnite #StarWars #GalacticBattle #MayThe4thBeWithYou

Esports.net @esportsdotnet.bsky.social · May 2

GTA VI delayed.

Rockstar now says the game’s dropping in May 2026.

At this rate, we’ll be playing it on a PS6 while our kids watch.
😩💸

Credits: @rockstargames.com

#GTA6 #RockstarGames #GamingNews

Guilhoto wants to win the LEC for his son: "Until I show him it's possible, I will never give up"

Esports.net @esportsdotnet.bsky.social · May 1

Nexon, the developer behind MapleStory, Blue Archive, and The Finals, will be the company making the next StarCraft game, as per South Korean business news site MTN.

#NEXON #StarCraft #Blizzard

Esports.net @esportsdotnet.bsky.social · Apr 30

Guilhoto wants to win the LEC for his son: “Until I show him it’s possible, I will never give up”
#Guilhoto #LEC #LeagueofLegends #EsportsNews

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We spoke to head coach André "Guilhoto" Pereira for an interview after the event’s competition had come to a close.

Oblivion Remastered: All Fighters Guild Quests in Order

Esports.net @esportsdotnet.bsky.social · Apr 29

Oblivion Remastered: All Fighters Guild Quests in Order

#OblivionRemastered #Bethesda #TheElderScrolls

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You can find the full list of Oblivion Remastered Fighters Guild quests right here.

Saumraj’s VXT Forges History at BGIS 2025: "Don’t Need a Bootcamp or Sponsors"

Esports.net @esportsdotnet.bsky.social · Apr 28

Saumraj’s VXT Forges History at BGIS 2025: “Don’t Need a Bootcamp or Sponsors” #Saumraj #VXT #BGIS #MobileEsports

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Saumraj speaks out about Verstaile's (VXT) BGIS 2025, strategies, and the challenges of being an unsigned team in Indian esports.