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World of Warcraft: Cataclysm Classic (WoW Cataclysm Classic) features worgen and goblins as options. Read on for the overview of these WoW Classic races in terms of their avaliable classes, traits, and more!



Worgen in WoW Cataclysm Classic (Image via Blizzard Entertainment)



WoW Cataclysm Classic worgen classes



In WoW Cataclysm Classic, worgen characters can be Death Knights, Druids, Hunters, Mages, Priests, Rogues, Warlocks, and Warriors. Paladin and Shaman are missing from this list. 



Genn Greymane (Image via Blizzard Entertainment)



WoW Classic worgen traits



In terms of worgen traits, they include passives such as Aberration, Flayer, and Viciousness. Meanwhile, other traits include  Darkflight, the ability to switch between human and worgen form, plus the option to run on all fours. As for the worgen mount, it's a mountain horse.



NameDetailsAberration (Passive)Reduces Shadow and Nature damage taken by 1%.Flayer (Passive)Increases your Skinning Skill by 5 and Deftness by 25%. Deftness allows you to skin more quickly.Viciousness (Passive)Increases Critical Strike chance by 1%.DarkflightActivates your true form, increasing movement speed by 40% for 10 seconds.Enable Worgen Altered FormEnables Worgens to switch between human and Worgen forms.Running WildDrop to all fours and run as fast as a wild animal.Two FormsTurn into your currently inactive form. 



Goblins in WoW Cataclysm Classic (Image via Blizzard Entertainment)



WoW Cataclysm Classic goblin classes



As for goblin characters, they can become Death Knights, Hunters, Mages, Priests, Rogues, Shamans, Warlocks, and Warriors. Druid are Paladin are unavailable.







WoW Classic goblin traits



For for goblin traits, one of their passives can result in gold discounts while the Time Is Money passive means increased attack and casting speed. Goblins are also great at alchemy thanks to Better Living Through Chemistry. Other traits include Pack Hobgoblin, Rocket Barrage, and Rocket Jump.

Worgen and goblins enter WoW Cataclysm Classic

Stellar Blade’s wide selection of outfits has players seeking to unlock them all. While the Bunny outfit has emerged as an early favorite, the Black Pearl Nano Suit is gaining steam. This guide explains how you can unlock this outfit and add it to your collection.



How do I unlock the Black Pearl Nano Suit?



Credit: Iforgetwhat8wuzfor on Reddit



Those looking to unlock the Black Pearl Nano Suit must acquire all 49 collectible cans in the game. These cans of various beverages become more prominent once you have met with Adam and Lily and reached Xion. 



As you navigate through the somewhat desolate city, you will stumble across various vending machines. Some of these dispense drinks which you can acquire by interacting with the machine. After it doesn't work the usual way, Eve will kick it and a beverage will fall out. These are your key to the Black Pearl Nano Suit.






Where can I find cans in Stellar Blade?

























Vending machines containing cans exist in almost every significant area in the game. For example, we found several in Xion and another shortly after in the Wastelands. 



Although we don't have a complete list of the locations yet, your best and easiest place to begin is in Xion. From there, you will be able to identify each machine and add another can to your collection. The best part is you can fast travel to revisit areas you may have missed.



Here is a list of the canned drinks we have found so far. Remember, you need all 49 to receive the Black Pearl Nano Suit:




The Machinetta Caramel Macchiato



Behemoth Red



The Machinetta Americano



Mountain Sparkle Mont Blanc



GrainT Corn




Players have enjoyed watching Eve pose with each can, and it all works toward unlocking this highly sought-after outfit. We will update this article with precise locations, so be sure to check back for more details.



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How to unlock the Black Pearl Nano Suit in Stellar Blade

Stellar Blade isn't all about slashing up Naytiba. You can enjoy some leisure activities, like collecting items, or even fishing. It isn't available right away, but once you get it, it can be a hassle trying to get used to fishing in Stellar Blade.






Let us guide you through unlocking it, casting the line, and catching enough to fish to get the Lonely Fisherman trophy.



How to unlock fishing in Stellar Blade



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It isn't particular hard to unlock fishing in Stellar Blade. The toughest aspect of it is time. You have to play the game for a handful of hours, until you complete enough main story missions to reach the Great Desert.



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Once you, Adam, and Lily travel to the Great Desert location, you can meet Clyde. Just head over to the small lake to the east of where your crew lands. Talk to Clyde, who isn't up for much a conversation. After, you can grab the fishing pole off to the side and take part in the minigame.



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This begins the Looking Glass mission. You just have to successfully catch one fish, then Clyde will finally talk to you. Chat with him to learn his story, then you can truly begin fishing all around Stellar Blade after Looking Glass is completed and you've earned rewards, such as bate and Gold. 



(Screenshot via esports.gg)



How to fish in Stellar Blade





















Once you have the fishing pole, you can find a fishing spot to cast. From there, if a fish bites, you've got to perfect the minigame to reel it in and catch it. Here is the order of controls you need to know to fish properly in Stellar Blade:




Hold Down on the D-Pad and select the fishing rod from the equipment wheel 



Press Down on the D-Pad to to equip the fishing rod 



Pull down and then push up on the Left Stick to cast



Press R2 to start the minigame when a fish bites



Tilt the Left Stick the opposite direction of where the fish is swimming



Press Square rapidly to

Stellar Blade Fishing Guide: How to fish and where

With the review embargo lifted on Stellar Blade, media website IGN came across graffiti in-game that when looked at next to each other appeared to read the phrase "Hard R". The term itself, while maybe harmless to the world at large, is considered a racist slur in particular in North America.  Sony quickly addressed the issue, calling it "unintentional" and announcing it would be patched. 




"The placement of two graphics near each other in Stellar Blade resulted in an unintentional objectionable phrase. Shift Up had no intention of creating offensive artwork and will be replacing the graffiti for the Day 1 patch."
PlayStation's statement via IGN




Sony says the &#39;Hard R Shop&#39; graffiti in #StellarBlade was &#39;unintentional&#39; It&#39;s since been removed pic.twitter.com/DbrCvlZm0F— Culture Crave 🍿 (@CultureCrave) April 24, 2024




What was the "Hard R" graffiti about in Stellar Blade?



Image Source: IGN | Sony claims the racist graffiti in Stellar Blade was "unintentional"



Stellar Blade has a character who runs a shop as an information broker in-game. This character, called Roxanne, runs the "R Shop". The R Shop sign has a large R with the word shop written underneath it. Right next to it is graffiti that says the word "Hard". Unfortunately for the developers it visually came across as a "Hard R", which evokes a references to a racial slur, particularly in North America. Reviewers pointed out this unintentionally racist graffiti on Twitter, prompting backlash towards the game. 






How did Stellar Blade address the racist graffiti?




Sony says the &#39;Hard R Shop&#39; graffiti in #StellarBlade was &#39;unintentional&#39; It&#39;s since been removed pic.twitter.com/DbrCvlZm0F— Culture Crave 🍿 (@CultureCrave) April 24, 2024




Sony quickly addressed the "Hard R" Graffiti issue in Stellar Blade, telling reviewers the graffiti was "unintentional", promising an immediate patch, which was swiftly deployed.. The graffiti now says "Crime"

Stellar Blade's unintentional "Hard R" graffiti controversy explained

Evan "Verhulst" Verhulst has become a cult legend in the Apex Legends. He won EA's first ever positive player award, and is one of the games most liked players by both fans and his fellow competitors. Known as "Big E", a nickname he says he enjoys, Verhulst is among the stars of the ALGS circuit. 



Since moving to TSM back in late 2021 Verhulst has settled into the spotlight. TSM are heading to Los Angeles off the back of a near perfect year of LAN results in Year 3. They took first, second and first. Given the amount of variables across all those games of Apex, that is one of the gaming achievements of all time.



ALGS Year 4 has not been plain sailing for the defending Champions though. TSM had a bumpy Pro League split. However, in true TSM fashion, they pulled it back when it mattered most, taking the behind closed doors Regional Finals.



Esports.gg sat down with Verhulst ahead of the ALGS Split 2 Playoffs kicking off in Los Angeles, on May 2.



Photo: EA/Joe Brady



Verhulst admits TSM struggled to settle on who to play



It was uncharacteristic to see Verhulst and TSM languishing (by TSM standards) in 9th ahead of the ALGS Regional Finals. TSM had made a decent start to the ALGS Regional Finals, before it was disrupted by the much documented hacking incident, sitting in 5th.



However, it was still a surprise to see TSM perform so well in the resumed finals given their Pro League performances prior. It seemed like TSM were really struggling to find their way in the Season 20 meta.



Verhulst recalled exactly what was going wrong for TSM across those weeks.



"I think it's because we were trying to figure out our team composition and struggling with what to play. We were going from Valk, Seer, Horizon or Valk, Horizon, Catalyst. We were even trying Horizon, Seer, Catalyst. Also, we just swapped to Bangalore, which we were not really used to playing. We tried a bunch of team comps, we had to start learning how to play Bloodhound and using Caustic

Verhulst: "A lot of fights that I get into, I'll literally not even shoot my gun"

Xm is one of the rising stars of Xtreme Gaming (XG), the Chinese team that took 1st place at Elite League in March. 



Interestingly, in the space of just a few months in 2024, the mid-laner has surpassed his total prize winnings from 2017 to 2023, leading to him becoming a beloved meme. We sat down with Guo "Xm" Hongcheng at ESL One Birmingham to reflect on the event and also to pick his brains about Viper, the best-mid laners in the world and more importantly - what does he think about his Chinese prize winnings meme?



This interview was conducted in Chinese and translated to English by the interviewer.



XG's Xm on ESL One Birmingham top 8 finish



esports.gg: First, congratulations on winning Elite League! The team seemed a bit slow to start in the ESL One Birmingham. What do you think was the reason for yesterday's loss? What's the mood in the team?



XG Xm: We just won the championship, so perhaps we were a bit loose, leading to a not-good performance on the first day. Also, the current patch has been around for a long time, and we wanted to try out some new things, but it didn't work out. The team vibe has always been good, everyone is generally positive. Later on we will return to China for a rest, then prepare for the next tournament.



Xtreme dominated Elite League to claim the $300,000 grand prize (Image via Xtreme Gaming)



It's been four years since you last teamed up with Ame. Do you notice any of his differences or changes compared to before?



XG Xm: To be honest, my memory of four years ago isn't very clear. But now, he seems to make more decisions in the game and has become more mature than before. It feels like more of a personality change.



2017 - 2023$155,2982024 (Jan to April)$181,000XG's XM career prize winnings so far (Esports Earnings)



There's been a meme in the community about how you've won more money in the last six months than you did in the last seven years. Have these discussions or the increased winnings had any impact

XG's Xm rates the best mid-laners in the world: GPK is #1

FaZe Clan is "rebooting" with another round of layoffs and updates to its esports teams. The command line terminal-themed video announcement included lists of all members being kept and cut by the organization.



This news from FaZe follows plummeting stock prices, multiple rounds of layoffs, and recent exits from VALORANT and Rocket League esports. The "reboot" seems to be part of an attempt to turn things around under new ownership.



Who made the cut at FaZe Clan?



Full list of members kept and cut by FaZe Clan (Image via esports.gg)



Amidst a jumble of technical jargon, the video posted on Twitter included two sets of names. One featured all the members selected to remain with the organization. The other, shown for only a brief moment, listed off everyone affected by layoffs.






Members being kept



After today's announcement, these are the only 14 members of FaZe Clan:




Adapt



Apex



Banks



Jev



Kaysan



Nickmercs



Replays



Stable Ronaldo



Rug



Scope



Swagg



Temperrr



YourRAGE



ZooMaa




Members being laid off



Listed below are the 16 individuals part of the FaZe Clan layoffs:




Agony



Blaze



Booya



CBass



Cizzorz



Faxuty



Flea



H1ghSky1



JSmooth



Kalei



Nate Hill



Nio



Proze



Santana



Sway



Testy




Somewhat confusingly, FaZe Replays is included on both the kept and cut lists. However, he confirmed via Tweet that he is "still part of the FaZe family."



Changes to FaZe Clan esports



Esports team update shared via Tweet by @FaZeEsports (Image via esports.gg)



A separate Tweet from FaZe Esports revealed the organization's plan for competitive operations. Moving forward, FaZe Clan's esports division will field 12 teams across the following titles:




Apex Legends



Call of Duty



Counter-Strike



ESL R1



FIFA Online 4



Fortnite



Halo



PUBG



PUBG Mobile



Rainbow Six Siege



Super Smash Bros. Ultimate



TEKKEN




Notably, this list excludes both VALORANT and Rocket

FaZe Clan "reboots" with more layoffs and esports team updates

Players have been outspoken of wanting more pink skins in VALORANT. Well, Riot Games has obliged with the VALORANT Mystbloom bundle. You are absolutely going to see this one in all of your games when it drops.






It has a flowery appearance and plenty of cool effects. If you're interested, we've got you covered. Let's go over everything you need to know about it.



VALORANT Mystbloom Bundle skins and accessories

























This is a stacked VALORANT bundle. While accessories haven't been confirmed, a bundle of this popularity and size is sure to have some. So, we can tell you that Mystbloom comes with the following:




Phantom



Sheriff



Operator



Judge



Mystbloom Kunai



Spray



Player Card



Gun Buddy w/ effect




Get your Radianite ready, because you're going to need it. Not only do you have the upgrades that add the kill banner, weapon effects, and the end-of-round finisher, there are color variants. From the base pink that symbolizes Spring, you unlock styles for Autumn, Summer, and Winter.



Bundle price



The VALORANT Mystbloom bundle is a pricey. As predicted, the bundle is over 8,000 VALORANT Points. You'll need to spend 8,700 to get your hands on it.



If you want any of the items individually, you can certainly do so. Weapons by themselves cost 2,175 VP while the melee on its own will run you 4,350 VP.



When does the VALORANT Mystbloom Bundle release?



(Image via Riot Games)



The Mystbloom Bundle arrives with Episode 8 Act 3. You'll see it in your store once the shop resets after the new Act's update. It'll be in the featured collection spot.



Pay attention to the countdown at the top left, when Mystbloom is the game's featured collection. That will tell you how long you have to decide on purchasing it.



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VALORANT Mystbloom Bundle: Skins, price, and release date

Premier has been a success with frequent updates by Riot Games. It allows teams to compete right within the client and provides a path to pro. Each VALORANT Act has its own Premier schedule, and you could win your way into VCT Challengers through the mode.






We're continuing through 2024 and are moving on to Episode 8 Act 3. That brings some updates to VALORANT Premier, and a new schedule for teams to prepare for. Only the best of the best will make it through their Division and be crowned the Playoffs victors.



What is new in Premier for Episode 8 Act 3?



(Image via Riot Games)



The overall premise of VALORANT Premier remains the same, but some quality of life changes have been added. Here is each big addition:




Playoff qualification is down to 600 Premier Score, rather than the previous 675



Teams are promoted into the next division upon winning their Playoff tournament



A new Invite Division is the step past Contender, coming with E9A1, and teams in E8A3 can earn promotion their by winning their Contender Playoffs or placing in the Top 32




VALORANT Premier schedule













With a full roster in place, you can play in VALORANT Premier Episode 8 Act 3. From the mode's section inside of the game, you'll see the dates for your matches. Be sure to check the match times for your specific time zone.



Here is the VALORANT Premier schedule for E8A3, in which each team can play a maximum of two games per map:




Week 1: May 8 - 12 on Bind



Week 2: May 15 - 19 on Lotus



Week 3: May 22 - 26 on Ascent



Week 4: May 29 - June 2 on Sunset



Week 5: June 5 - 9 on Breeze



Week 6: June 12 - 16 on Split



Week 7: June 19 - 22 on Icebox



Playoff Tournament: June 2023




As we get closer and closer to Premier being VALORANT's designated path to pro, there's no better time to hone your skills than now. Get your team and see if you can make it to the top of your Division. Good luck, have fun!






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VALORANT Premier schedule for Episode 8 Act 3

Stellar Blade’s skill tree is one of its most unique features. Players can build out their abilities, attacks, and more using it, but the useful Double Jump doesn't arrive until later in the game. This guide explains how you can get the double jump in Stellar Blade and how to use it.



How do I get the Double Jump in Stellar Blade?







The Double Jump ability arrives a decent way through the game after rescuing Lilly from her crashed pod. Eve travels with Adam and Lily to Xion, humanity's last surviving city. This part of the game offers a much-needed break from combat. 



However, after setting out on a few more missions and returning. Lily will adjust your Exo suit during the Light of Hope questline. After doing so, Eve instantly gains the Double Jump ability.






How do I perform a double jump?




here’s the stellar blade double jump pic.twitter.com/mgt03FK0Kp— Gene Park (@GenePark) April 26, 2024




Thankfully, the Double Jump is one of the easier abilities to master in Stellar Blade. All you have to do is press the 'X' button twice in rapid succession. If done correctly, Eve will jump once followed by another flip to complete the animation.



This skill is useful during your Stellar Blade journey. During our experience, a single jump with a dash sometimes isn't enough to get over those wide gaps or wall-running sequences. The Double Jump makes it much easier to navigate the tough terrain, ensuring you won't have to return back to a camp. 



(Screenshot via esports.gg)



However, while useful for platforming, you won't rely on the Double Jump much in combat. It's not practical to use in that setting and can occasionally hinder your ability to fight enemies, especially the big boss battles.



Looking for more Stellar Blade information? Check out our guides for the Wisdom Puzzle, Clock Tower Puzzle, and much more!



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<p>Team Liquid just announced its 2024 Eve Ascension tournament series for World of Warcraft (WoW). This series will foster inclusive communities for gamers of marginalized genders. Read on for everything to know about WoW Eve Ascension 2024!</p>



Team Liquid just announced its 2024 Eve Ascension tournament series for World of Warcraft (WoW). This series will foster inclusive communities for gamers of marginalized genders. Read on for everything to know about WoW Eve Ascension 2024!



<p>The World of Warcraft Dragonflight expansion is in full swing, which also means Team Liquid will soon go all out in the Race to World First Vault of the Incarnates raid! </p>



The World of Warcraft Dragonflight expansion is in full swing, which also means Team Liquid will soon go all out in the Race to World First Vault of the Incarnates raid! 



<p>Prior to the big day on Dec. 13, we sat down and had a chat with Team Liquid content creator Gillian "Eiya" Long about the preparations required for the Vault of the Incarnates raid, theorycrafting in Dragonflight and what this esports event means to her!</p>



Prior to the big day on Dec. 13, we sat down and had a chat with Team Liquid content creator Gillian "Eiya" Long about the preparations required for the Vault of the Incarnates raid, theorycrafting in Dragonflight and what this esports event means to her!


<p>"I think I'm even more excited than I was the last year just because we would be in the Alienware Training Facility with Liquid at their headquarters, which I think is going to make it even more special."</p>

What it takes to prepare for Race to World First


<p>Liquid Guild’s Race to World First action will take place at the Alienware Training Facility in Santa Monica, California. Not only does the location have areas for scrims and The Pro Lab training room, but also an on-site chef to help the raiders be at the top of their game. The location is also where Eiya will be doing a live broadcast alongside her peers and Liquid Guild players.</p>



Liquid Guild’s Race to World First action will take place at the Alienware Training Facility in Santa Monica, California. Not only does the location have areas for scrims and The Pro Lab training room, but also an on-site chef to help the raiders be at the top of their game. The location is also where Eiya will be doing a live broadcast alongside her peers and Liquid Guild players.



<p>"For Dragonflight, I just have a really good feeling about it," Eiya said. "So I think the entire expansion is gonna be really good, and then for the rest of it, I think I'm even more excited than I was the last year just because we would be in the Alienware Training Facility with Liquid at their headquarters, which I think is going to make it even more special."</p>



"For Dragonflight, I just have a really good feeling about it," Eiya said. "So I think the entire expansion is gonna be really good, and then for the rest of it, I think I'm even more excited than I was the last year just because we would be in the Alienware Training Facility with Liquid at their headquarters, which I think is going to make it even more special."



<p>Eiya also shared that Liquid Guild players are just as excited. This is because the <a href="https://esports.gg/guides/gaming/who-are-the-dragon-aspects-in-world-of-warcraft-dragonflight/">Dragonflight</a> Race to World First event will be like starting on a clean slate. <a href="https://twitter.com/maximum/status/1507826892560375815" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">For context</a>, the raiders experienced exhaustion earlier in 2022 with the Sepulcher of the First Ones raid during the Shadowlands expansion. </p>



Eiya also shared that Liquid Guild players are just as excited. This is because the Dragonflight Race to World First event will be like starting on a clean slate. For context, the raiders experienced exhaustion earlier in 2022 with the Sepulcher of the First Ones raid during the Shadowlands expansion. 


Liquid Guild theorycrafting and preventing burnout


<p>"I know that they have been doing a lot of just theorycrafting around the new class and the new meta that's coming up," Eiya said when asked about Liquid Guild's preparations for Race to World First Vault of the Incarnates. "It's gonna be really different since Mythic and Heroic are being released at the same time. So for them, it's kind of just putting their heads down and playing as much as they can." </p>



"I know that they have been doing a lot of just theorycrafting around the new class and the new meta that's coming up," Eiya said when asked about Liquid Guild's preparations for Race to World First Vault of the Incarnates. "It's gonna be really different since Mythic and Heroic are being released at the same time. So for them, it's kind of just putting their heads down and playing as much as they can." 



<p>As for Eiya herself, she said she's doing her best to juggle all of her projects. These include producing content alongside the guild much like last year where she worked on player spotlights and partner deliverables.</p>



As for Eiya herself, she said she's doing her best to juggle all of her projects. These include producing content alongside the guild much like last year where she worked on player spotlights and partner deliverables.



<p>"I think it's really important not to burn yourself out because I think it's really easy to do that," Eiya added. "And I think a lot of us do that. I've certainly been there quite a bit. But the most important thing, I think, is just like compartmentalizing all of the projects that you're trying to work on." </p>



"I think it's really important not to burn yourself out because I think it's really easy to do that," Eiya added. "And I think a lot of us do that. I've certainly been there quite a bit. But the most important thing, I think, is just like compartmentalizing all of the projects that you're trying to work on." 



<p>She noted that taking things day by day, making lots of to-do lists and surrounding oneself with good people helps as well. These folks include her fellow casters, the analysts, production, Team Liquid staff and the Liquid Guild players. </p>



She noted that taking things day by day, making lots of to-do lists and surrounding oneself with good people helps as well. These folks include her fellow casters, the analysts, production, Team Liquid staff and the Liquid Guild players. 


<p>"This is a game that I've been playing since 2007. It's been my whole life, and the fact that I get to make a career out of it and I get to do it with Team Liquid is like a dream come true."</p>

Team Liquid Eiya on World of Warcraft and inclusivity 


<p>Given this and the context of BlizzCon getting canceled due to the pandemic, Eiya emphasized how much this Race to World First event means to her.</p>



Given this and the context of BlizzCon getting canceled due to the pandemic, Eiya emphasized how much this Race to World First event means to her.



<p>"I think being in that kind of environment  is really inspiring and really, really fun," she said. "This is a game that I've been playing since 2007. It's been my whole life, and the fact that I get to make a career out of it and I get to do it with Team Liquid is like a dream come true."</p>



"I think being in that kind of environment  is really inspiring and really, really fun," she said. "This is a game that I've been playing since 2007. It's been my whole life, and the fact that I get to make a career out of it and I get to do it with Team Liquid is like a dream come true."



<p>A lot has changed in the World of Warcraft community since she started playing the game. When asked about what she would like to share with fans and the community at large, Eiya gave a shoutout to the Liquid Women in Warcraft initiative.</p>



A lot has changed in the World of Warcraft community since she started playing the game. When asked about what she would like to share with fans and the community at large, Eiya gave a shoutout to the Liquid Women in Warcraft initiative.



<p>This initiative aims to make World of Warcraft a more inclusive space for women, non-binary people and other gender minorities. Eiya said she's honored to be a part of the initiative as an ambassador. "I know there's gonna be a lot of cool content surrounding that coming out as well," she added.</p>



This initiative aims to make World of Warcraft a more inclusive space for women, non-binary people and other gender minorities. Eiya said she's honored to be a part of the initiative as an ambassador. "I know there's gonna be a lot of cool content surrounding that coming out as well," she added.



<p>For those who would like to join the community for great resources and just to hang out, they can enter the Liquid Women in Warcraft <a href="https://discord.com/invite/YhnMBJxNWg" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow">Discord server</a>. </p>



For those who would like to join the community for great resources and just to hang out, they can enter the Liquid Women in Warcraft Discord server. 


<p>The World of Warcraft Dragonflight expansion is in full swing, which also means Team Liquid will soon go all out in the Race to World First Vault of the Incarnates raid! </p>



<p>Prior to the big day on Dec. 13, we sat down and had a chat with Team Liquid content creator Gillian "Eiya" Long about the preparations required for the Vault of the Incarnates raid, theorycrafting in Dragonflight and what this esports event means to her!</p>



<blockquote class="wp-block-quote"><p>"I think I'm even more excited than I was the last year just because we would be in the Alienware Training Facility with Liquid at their headquarters, which I think is going to make it even more special."</p><cite>Eiya on Race to World First Vault of the Incarnates</cite></blockquote>



<h2 id="h-what-it-takes-to-prepare-for-race-to-world-first">What it takes to prepare for Race to World First</h2>



<p>Liquid Guild’s Race to World First action will take place at the Alienware Training Facility in Santa Monica, California. Not only does the location have areas for scrims and The Pro Lab training room, but also an on-site chef to help the raiders be at the top of their game. The location is also where Eiya will be doing a live broadcast alongside her peers and Liquid Guild players.</p>



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<p>"For Dragonflight, I just have a really good feeling about it," Eiya said. "So I think the entire expansion is gonna be really good, and then for the rest of it, I think I'm even more excited than I was the last year just because we would be in the Alienware Training Facility with Liquid at their headquarters, which I think is going to make it even more special."</p>



<p>Eiya also shared that Liquid Guild players are just as excited. This is because the <a href="https://esports.gg/guides/gaming/who-are-the-dragon-aspects-in-world-of-warcraft-dragonflight/">Dragonflight</a> Race to World First event will be like starting on a clean slate. <a href="https://twitter.com/maximum/status/1507826892560375815" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">For context</a>, the raiders experienced exhaustion earlier in 2022 with the Sepulcher of the First Ones raid during the Shadowlands expansion. </p>



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<h2 id="h-liquid-guild-theorycrafting-and-preventing-burnout">Liquid Guild theorycrafting and preventing burnout</h2>



<p>"I know that they have been doing a lot of just theorycrafting around the new class and the new meta that's coming up," Eiya said when asked about Liquid Guild's preparations for Race to World First Vault of the Incarnates. "It's gonna be really different since Mythic and Heroic are being released at the same time. So for them, it's kind of just putting their heads down and playing as much as they can." </p>



<p>As for Eiya herself, she said she's doing her best to juggle all of her projects. These include producing content alongside the guild much like last year where she worked on player spotlights and partner deliverables.</p>



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<p>"I think it's really important not to burn yourself out because I think it's really easy to do that," Eiya added. "And I think a lot of us do that. I've certainly been there quite a bit. But the most important thing, I think, is just like compartmentalizing all of the projects that you're trying to work on." </p>



<p>She noted that taking things day by day, making lots of to-do lists and surrounding oneself with good people helps as well. These folks include her fellow casters, the analysts, production, Team Liquid staff and the Liquid Guild players. </p>



<blockquote class="wp-block-quote"><p>"This is a game that I've been playing since 2007. It's been my whole life, and the fact that I get to make a career out of it and I get to do it with Team Liquid is like a dream come true."</p><cite>Eiya on Team Liquid and World of Warcraft</cite></blockquote>



<h2 id="h-team-liquid-eiya-on-world-of-warcraft-and-inclusivity">Team Liquid Eiya on World of Warcraft and inclusivity </h2>



<p>Given this and the context of BlizzCon getting canceled due to the pandemic, Eiya emphasized how much this Race to World First event means to her.</p>



<p>"I think being in that kind of environment  is really inspiring and really, really fun," she said. "This is a game that I've been playing since 2007. It's been my whole life, and the fact that I get to make a career out of it and I get to do it with Team Liquid is like a dream come true."</p>



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<p>A lot has changed in the World of Warcraft community since she started playing the game. When asked about what she would like to share with fans and the community at large, Eiya gave a shoutout to the Liquid Women in Warcraft initiative.</p>



<p>This initiative aims to make World of Warcraft a more inclusive space for women, non-binary people and other gender minorities. Eiya said she's honored to be a part of the initiative as an ambassador. "I know there's gonna be a lot of cool content surrounding that coming out as well," she added.</p>



<p>For those who would like to join the community for great resources and just to hang out, they can enter the Liquid Women in Warcraft <a href="https://discord.com/invite/YhnMBJxNWg" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow">Discord server</a>. </p>

Eiya talks Team Liquid Race to World First, Dragonflight and inclusivity

Team Liquid announces WoW Eve Ascension tournament series


<p>Eve Ascension 2024 will feature two WoW tournaments throughout the year. The first event will have a two-week qualifier before the top four teams compete in a live tournament. The prize pool for this event will be $10,000.</p>



Eve Ascension 2024 will feature two WoW tournaments throughout the year. The first event will have a two-week qualifier before the top four teams compete in a live tournament. The prize pool for this event will be $10,000.



<p>"We are thrilled to continue the Eve Ascension series in 2024 with not one, but two World of Warcraft tournaments," Team Liquid event manager Olivia Wong said. "The success of Eve Ascension since <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9ua7LVW9gZc">its launch in 2022</a> has been a testament to the importance of creating inclusive spaces and high-level competition for marginalized gender gamers. We are grateful for the ongoing support of our partners Alienware and RaiderIO in making these events possible."</p>



"We are thrilled to continue the Eve Ascension series in 2024 with not one, but two World of Warcraft tournaments," Team Liquid event manager Olivia Wong said. "The success of Eve Ascension since its launch in 2022 has been a testament to the importance of creating inclusive spaces and high-level competition for marginalized gender gamers. We are grateful for the ongoing support of our partners Alienware and RaiderIO in making these events possible."



<p>Interested players will be able to sign up for the first event starting on May 17. Registration will be avaliable on <a href="https://raider.io/events/eve-ascension-4/event-info">the Raider.IO website</a>. The two-week qualifier will then kick off on May 28. Next, the top four teams will play in the main event on June 29. This main event will be broadcast live on Team Liquid's official Twitch channel as well. </p>



Interested players will be able to sign up for the first event starting on May 17. Registration will be avaliable on the Raider.IO website. The two-week qualifier will then kick off on May 28. Next, the top four teams will play in the main event on June 29. This main event will be broadcast live on Team Liquid's official Twitch channel as well. 


<strong>5</strong> <strong>Bounties:</strong> $200 each


<p>The total prize pool for the first 2024 WoW Eve Ascension tournament will be $10,000. The event will also feature five bounties worth $200 each. As for the second WoW Eve Ascension tournament, details for it will be revealed on a later date, according to Team Liquid.</p>



The total prize pool for the first 2024 WoW Eve Ascension tournament will be $10,000. The event will also feature five bounties worth $200 each. As for the second WoW Eve Ascension tournament, details for it will be revealed on a later date, according to Team Liquid.



<p>The World of Warcraft (WoW) Charity Pro-Am event is making its return. This time, the event aims to raise awareness and funds for diversity, equity, inclusion, belonging, accessibility and justice (DEIBAJ) in gaming. Read on for everything to know about WoW Mythic Charity Pro-Am 2024!</p>



The World of Warcraft (WoW) Charity Pro-Am event is making its return. This time, the event aims to raise awareness and funds for diversity, equity, inclusion, belonging, accessibility and justice (DEIBAJ) in gaming. Read on for everything to know about WoW Mythic Charity Pro-Am 2024!


Team Liquid and Raider.IO announce Mythic+ Charity Pro-Am


<p>Team Liquid and Raider.IO have teamed up for the 4th Annual Mythic+ Charity Pro-Am event. This event involves running WoW dungeons. The goal is to raise awareness and funds for six charities that are focused on DEIBAJ efforts in gaming and beyond. Registration for the event can be done through <a href="https://raider.io/events/mythic-plus-charity-pro-am-2024/event-info">Raider.IO's website</a>. </p>



Team Liquid and Raider.IO have teamed up for the 4th Annual Mythic+ Charity Pro-Am event. This event involves running WoW dungeons. The goal is to raise awareness and funds for six charities that are focused on DEIBAJ efforts in gaming and beyond. Registration for the event can be done through Raider.IO's website. 



<p>The WoW Mythic+ Charity Pro-Am event will kick off on May 25 on WoW's tournament realms. Six teams of five will get five hours to push keystones as high as possible. The pool of WoW dungeons will also have pre-set affixes and starting keystone levels. The team with the most points at the end of five hours will claim victory. </p>



The WoW Mythic+ Charity Pro-Am event will kick off on May 25 on WoW's tournament realms. Six teams of five will get five hours to push keystones as high as possible. The pool of WoW dungeons will also have pre-set affixes and starting keystone levels. The team with the most points at the end of five hours will claim victory. 



<p>Fans and supporters will be able to catch all of the action on Team Liquid's <a href="https://www.twitch.tv/teamliquid">official Twitch channel</a> on May 25, 2024 from 9 a.m. PDT to 3 p.m. PDT. The livestream will feature a pre-show of 30 minutes as well. In terms of the broadcast talent, Team Liquid and Raider.IO will reveal these at a later date. </p>



Fans and supporters will be able to catch all of the action on Team Liquid's official Twitch channel on May 25, 2024 from 9 a.m. PDT to 3 p.m. PDT. The livestream will feature a pre-show of 30 minutes as well. In terms of the broadcast talent, Team Liquid and Raider.IO will reveal these at a later date. 


<p>The World of Warcraft (WoW) Charity Pro-Am event is making its return. This time, the event aims to raise awareness and funds for diversity, equity, inclusion, belonging, accessibility and justice (DEIBAJ) in gaming. Read on for everything to know about WoW Mythic Charity Pro-Am 2024!</p>



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<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-team-liquid-and-raider-io-announce-mythic-charity-pro-am">Team Liquid and Raider.IO announce Mythic+ Charity Pro-Am</h2>



<p>Team Liquid and Raider.IO have teamed up for the 4th Annual Mythic+ Charity Pro-Am event. This event involves running WoW dungeons. The goal is to raise awareness and funds for six charities that are focused on DEIBAJ efforts in gaming and beyond. Registration for the event can be done through <a href="https://raider.io/events/mythic-plus-charity-pro-am-2024/event-info">Raider.IO's website</a>. </p>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://admin.esports.gg/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/image-27-46-1024x576.jpg" alt="WoW Mythic Charity Pro-Am 2024 graphic " class="wp-image-394313"/><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">WoW Mythic Charity Pro-Am 2024 graphic (Image via Team Liquid and Raider.IO)</figcaption></figure>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-wow-mythic-charity-pro-am-2024">WoW Mythic Charity Pro-Am 2024</h2>



<p>The WoW Mythic+ Charity Pro-Am event will kick off on May 25 on WoW's tournament realms. Six teams of five will get five hours to push keystones as high as possible. The pool of WoW dungeons will also have pre-set affixes and starting keystone levels. The team with the most points at the end of five hours will claim victory. </p>



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<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-where-to-watch-and-what-to-expect">Where to watch and what to expect</h2>



<p>Fans and supporters will be able to catch all of the action on Team Liquid's <a href="https://www.twitch.tv/teamliquid">official Twitch channel</a> on May 25, 2024 from 9 a.m. PDT to 3 p.m. PDT. The livestream will feature a pre-show of 30 minutes as well. In terms of the broadcast talent, Team Liquid and Raider.IO will reveal these at a later date. </p>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://admin.esports.gg/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/image-27-45-1024x576.jpg" alt="Mythic Charity Pro-Am 2024 prize pool" class="wp-image-394310"/><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Mythic Charity Pro-Am 2024 prize pool (Image via Team Liquid and Raider.IO)</figcaption></figure>



<p>In terms of the prize pool, it will be $20,000 USD. This was donated by sponsors Elgato, Wowhead, and Raidbots. All six WoW Mythic Charity Pro-Am 2024 teams will get a part of this prize pool for the charity they will be representing. Fans and supporters will also have the opportunity to donate to these charities during the live broadcast.</p>



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<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-wow-mythic-charity-pro-am-2024-charities">WoW Mythic Charity Pro-Am 2024 charities</h2>



<ol>
<li><a href="https://ablegamers.org/">AbleGamers</a></li>



<li><a href="https://www.thetrevorproject.org/">The Trevor Project</a></li>



<li><a href="https://girlswhocode.com/">Girls Who Code</a></li>



<li><a href="https://eji.org/">Equal Justice Initiative</a></li>



<li><a href="https://www.getwigi.com/">Women in Games International</a></li>



<li><a href="https://www.doctorswithoutborders.org/">Doctors Without Borders</a></li>
</ol>



<p>As noted, the upcoming event will support six charities. These will be AbleGamers, The Trevor Project, Girls Who Code, Equal Justice Initiative, Women in Games International, and Doctors Without Borders. According to Team Liquid and Raider.IO, WoW Mythic Charity Pro-Am 2024 wants to represent <a href="https://esports.gg/news/world-of-warcraft/running-of-the-trolls-celebrates-pride-month-in-world-of-warcraft/">the diverse WoW community</a> in terms of its talent, players, and behind-the-scenes staff.</p>



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<p>That's all for now. Stick around on esports.gg for more WoW esports <a href="https://esports.gg/">news and updates</a>!<br></p>

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<p>Team Liquid just announced its 2024 Eve Ascension tournament series for World of Warcraft (WoW). This series will foster inclusive communities for gamers of marginalized genders. Read on for everything to know about WoW Eve Ascension 2024!</p>



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<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-team-liquid-announces-wow-eve-ascension-tournament-series">Team Liquid announces WoW Eve Ascension tournament series</h2>



<p>Eve Ascension 2024 will feature two WoW tournaments throughout the year. The first event will have a two-week qualifier before the top four teams compete in a live tournament. The prize pool for this event will be $10,000.</p>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://admin.esports.gg/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/image-30-25-1024x573.jpg" alt="Team Liquid's Eve Ascension launched for VALORANT players back in 2022" class="wp-image-395354"/><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Eve Ascension launched for VALORANT players back in 2022 (Image via Team Liquid)</figcaption></figure>



<p>"We are thrilled to continue the Eve Ascension series in 2024 with not one, but two World of Warcraft tournaments," Team Liquid event manager Olivia Wong said. "The success of Eve Ascension since <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9ua7LVW9gZc">its launch in 2022</a> has been a testament to the importance of creating inclusive spaces and high-level competition for marginalized gender gamers. We are grateful for the ongoing support of our partners Alienware and RaiderIO in making these events possible."</p>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://admin.esports.gg/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/image-30-26-1024x576.jpg" alt="The new Eve Ascension event follows Eve Ascension 3 " class="wp-image-395391"/><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">The new Eve Ascension event follows Eve Ascension 3 (Image via Team Liquid)</figcaption></figure>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-wow-eve-ascension-schedule">WoW Eve Ascension schedule </h2>



<p>Interested players will be able to sign up for the first event starting on May 17. Registration will be avaliable on <a href="https://raider.io/events/eve-ascension-4/event-info">the Raider.IO website</a>. The two-week qualifier will then kick off on May 28. Next, the top four teams will play in the main event on June 29. This main event will be broadcast live on Team Liquid's official Twitch channel as well. </p>



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<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-team-liquid-eve-ascension-prize-pool">Team Liquid Eve Ascension prize pool</h2>



<ul>
<li><strong>1st Place:</strong> $5,000</li>



<li><strong>2nd Place:</strong> $2,500</li>



<li><strong>3rd Place:</strong> $1,000</li>



<li><strong>4th Place:</strong> $500</li>



<li><strong>5</strong> <strong>Bounties:</strong> $200 each</li>
</ul>



<p>The total prize pool for the first 2024 WoW Eve Ascension tournament will be $10,000. The event will also feature five bounties worth $200 each. As for the second WoW Eve Ascension tournament, details for it will be revealed on a later date, according to Team Liquid.</p>



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