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August 14, 2024
Are Gaming Chairs worth the hype and should you buy one?
Gaming accessory lists are never complete unless they include a gaming chair. But what is a gaming chair, and are they a worthy purchase? Plenty of focus nowadays is put…
June 23, 2022
Vote for your 2020 League of Legends All-Stars today
League of Legends All-Stars 2020 will be held entirely online. Riot Games have set the start date for the 18th of December. This time around things have been shifted online…
May 10, 2021
Are remote events here to stay? What the future holds once LAN returns?
It’s no secret that the number of esports events that had to be cancelled because of the coronavirus crisis is in the hundreds if not thousands around the world. Hastily…
June 23, 2022
Cheer for your country and region at Valorant Spike Nations today
Valorant is still a pretty new game but it has already attracted a big following. There are already loads of major Valorant teams in operation, and the Valorant Spike Nations…
October 20, 2021
Natus Vincere about to launch its $NAVI fan token through Socios
A few months ago, cryptocurrency platform Socios launched the world’s first cryptocurrency-powered $OG token. Back in March, OG, a popular Dota 2 team announced that they would partner with Chiliz,…
November 5, 2020
GlitchCon set to unite TwitchCon and Rivals in a virtual extravaganza
Along with more news about Twitch’s annual TwitchCon conference, Twitch just announced their newest event – a digital convention by the name of GlitchCon. Twitch confirmed on Twitter that they…
August 22, 2024
PUBG Weekly: Extra Life Weekend, PCS 3, Paramo
It’s a big week for PlayerUnknown’s Battlegrounds (PUBG). Over the past two weeks, a sharp increase in player numbers has been spotted due to the new season the upcoming season…
November 4, 2020
The case for Battle Pass over Lootbox and one-time microtransactions
Purchasable Battle passes are often a part of competitive multiplayer games. They are now present in every kind of game from Call of Duty to Fortnite, Dota 2 and PUBG.…
November 3, 2020
To cap or not to cap – the Twitch donation debate
In a somewhat surprising recent move, Twitch streamer Pokimane put a strong cap on the amounts that her viewers can donate in one go. As of the 2nd of November,…
November 3, 2020
Valorant Weekly: Patch 1.11 and First Strike Qualifiers
This iteration of Valorant Weekly is all about Patch 1.11 and the upcoming First Strike global event. The new patch has been a technical nightmare for Riot Games, but is…
June 23, 2022
Slippi Champions League Finals reinvigorates Smash Bros Melee
The Slippi Champions League was a lively Smash Bros Melee event over the week few weeks, giving us a great showcase of the Slippi netplay at work in a tournament…
November 2, 2020
EA Games latest legal troubles over loot box and surprise mechanics
The debate over whether or not loot boxes should be allowed isn’t new – for quite some time, legislators around the world have been debating what to do about the…
June 23, 2022
DH SC2 Masters Winter – What to Expect at Regional Events and Finals
StarCraft’s 2 latest tournament is now underway, with matches having become in all regions. The Dreamhack Starcraft 2 (DH SC2) Masters is taking place split up between different regions, with…
June 23, 2022
Barca Esports announces a new Rocket League and RLCS X Winter Split changes
Rocket League has recently gone free to play, making it more accessible than ever. Things feel fresh again ingame, and that’s even the case with the title’s competitive community. Rocket…
October 30, 2020
Bracket flip in the final three matches of ESL One Germany 2020
As we creep closer to the end of ESL One Germany 2020, the outcomes of several games have been shocking to say the least. It all just goes to show…
August 14, 2024
Free Fire Continental Series 2020 – Tournament info and regional favorites
Singapore-based publisher Garena landed a big hit with their mobile esports game Free Fire. The game attracts as many as 80 million regular players every day – and with good…
June 16, 2021
Walking amongst a future of Esports Arenas where fans feels at home
As esports have grown to be a worldwide phenomenon of incredible magnitude, they needed a place to call home, and existing sports venues simply don’t make the cut. Thus, the…
October 29, 2020
The problem with Power Creep and is it intentional?
Updates in video games aren’t always ideal. Sometimes they’re perfect and bring just the right amount of balance to a game. Other times, they add new items or characters that…
October 28, 2020
Facebook is yet another giant joining the cloud gaming fight
After services like Google’s Stadia and more recently Amazon’s Luna backed the cloud gaming movement, tech giant Facebook now joins the fray. Cloud-gaming advertises a whole host of benefits over…
October 28, 2020
FACEIT and R6 finally brought the FPL to North America
Rainbow Six Siege has seen one of the most commendable comebacks in esports history. After initially struggling quite a bit as an esport, the continued developer and fan support led…
January 11, 2023
Movistar Liga Pro Gaming Season 6 is the Americas talent boost we need
Amidst the flashy ESL One Germany 2020 and the Summit 13, the South American scene has the Movistar Liga Pro Gaming Season 6 to play out at the tail end…
June 23, 2022
Aqua banned from FNCS while grudge match exposes bitter realities
The Fortnite Champion Series is heading into its final stretch, with the third heat taking place over the weekend. While there were plenty of big games going on, something different…
May 26, 2025
Valorant Weekly: New Teams, First Strike and Competitive Policies
This week’s Valorant weekly is all about new developments in the competitive scene. Three Valorant rosters were signed over the weekend to premier Western organizations. Earlier in the week, Riot…
October 25, 2020
Amazon Luna – the new gaming service makes its market debut
In case Amazon Prime, Amazon Prime Video/Music, and Amazon Alexa weren’t enough Amazon for you yet, you can add a new service to your repertoire – the brand-new Amazon Luna…
June 23, 2022
League of Legends Wild Rift Patch 1.0 Released – Lee Sin and Changes
League of Legends Wild Rift is an exciting new mobile version of the popular game. On par with the promotional activities going on with Twitch Rivals and Verizon, the game has…