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July 30, 2020
NEOM gets mobbed out of becoming a Middle Eastern esport hub
The NEOM Project announced two high profile esports partnerships over the past two days. Event organizer BLAST and Riot’s LEC announced their pledge towards the development of esports in Neom.…
July 30, 2020
Ferrari to Launch Esports Competition in partnership with Hublot
iRacing esports titles regularly include specific competition or car brand names. Games like Assetto Corsa Competizione see real-world brands and models competing in its virtual races. Lamborghini was just one…
July 28, 2020
Cheating in FPS Games – Why Do Players Cheat and What Can Be Done?
Chances are, at some point or another you’ve run afoul of someone cheating in a FPS game. You can be having a great game, whether that’s finding the perfect loot…
July 27, 2020
The OG Mania – Ceb returns, SumaiL’s out and JeraX tweets
Team OG’s roster has never felt more complete with the return of Sébastien “Ceb” Debs. Formerly the lively coach of team OG, Ceb finally felt the urge to return to…
July 27, 2020
Daigo Back to his Winning Ways – Street Fighter V
Competitive Street Fighter has been in a bit of a rut lately, with canceled events casting a bit of a shadow. The recent Capcom Cup qualifiers might have reversed that…
July 26, 2020
The LEC Partnership with Erste Group is a great move
Last week, the Erste Group Bank AG (Erste Group) stated its intent to work with Riot Games to support the growth of esports and develop communities. The Erste Group will…
July 26, 2020
Why Fnatic is a Leading Brand in Esports
Fnatic is one of the oldest leading brands in esports. A staple of the European esports scene, Fnatic has risen to become one of esports’ most elite organizations since its…
July 24, 2020
CS:GO Patch adds two new maps and locked Trusted Mode
CS:GO just received a small tweak. Trusted mode is now locked and always on. Two new maps have been added into the Scrimmage, Casual and Deathmatch game modes. Minor tweaks…
July 23, 2020
Our top four misclicks and failures by Dota 2 pros
Legends, 10K MMR club members or International Champions, these are the titles that define the pinnacle of Dota 2 esports. But, misclicks and fails happen daily even at the highest…
July 23, 2020
US Army backs away from Twitch as recruitment tactics backfire
So far, the American military has certainly made some questionable decisions – this time not so much about their behaviour in military conflicts, but more about the way they choose…
July 22, 2020
Eden Arena Malta Vibes Cup 4 Predictions
Two groups have concluded their play at Eden Arena Malta Vibes Cup 4. We believe that this CS:GO event is an excellent opportunity for CSGO betting aficionados to make money.…
July 22, 2020
OWL Weekly – Roster Swaps & Paris Eternal shocks at Summer Showdown
The Overwatch League is progressing onwards, despite a change in circumstances forced by the outbreak. The League has just put out details on how the Grand Finals of this season…
July 21, 2020
Valorant bans don’t discriminate: but are they always fair?
Fans of Valorant and those who have kept up with its development are no doubt aware that Valorant’s anti-cheat software, Vanguard, received a mixed reception at best when it was…
July 21, 2020
Fortnite V13.30 Update – Still Waiting for Cars
Fortnite V13.30 has just hit the game, but it has been a slightly different update to what was anticipated. Epic has been a bit more frequent with patches in Fortnite…
July 21, 2020
PUBG Update – New Sanhok, Ranked Season & PCS 2 Qualifiers
The end of July is shaping up to a big one for competitive PUBG and the game as a whole. The new PUBG patch features a full Sankhok redesign, a…
July 20, 2020
Barrage of Dota 2 updates reveals how fragile the meta is
There hasn’t been a full month since the 7.27 update was introduced. Yet, Dota 2 players have had to adapt to the third iteration of the patch this past week.…
July 20, 2020
Valorant Weekly – G2 Valorant Wins Again, Growing Esports Calendar & Leaked Agents
Valorant is the newest contender in the FPS genre, but it has already managed to make a pretty big impact. The competitive news is dominated by the G2 Valorant squad,…
July 18, 2020
Eden Arena Malta Vibes Cup 3 Playoffs Predictions
Now that the Eden Arena Malta Vibes Cup 3 group stage came to a close, we are here to provide you with a short recap and our betting predictions. This…
July 17, 2020
Trevor Noah will soon be competing against top gamers on Quibi
Yes, you read that right – Daily Show host Trevor Noah, a self-proclaimed skilled gamer will be hosting a new series by the name of Player vs Player with Trevor…
July 17, 2020
Potential Bubble System for LoL Worlds 2020 Championship
Riot Games is considering a bubble system for the League of Legends Worlds Championship 2020. The developer originally announced November 2019 that Worlds 2020 would take place in China, with…
July 16, 2020
Sigma’s Maestro challenge offering Overwatch rewards this month
Overwatch is currently running a special event called Sigma’s Maestro Challenge for players to earn in-game rewards. Whether you play on PC, PS4, Xbox One, or Switch, you can earn…
July 16, 2020
The Aghanim’s Labyrinth – All you need to know
The Summer event, teased in the Battle Pass 2020, is finally live, thanks to the cries from the Dota 2 community. Better known as the Aghanim’s Labyrinth, the event comes…
July 16, 2020
LEC achieves record viewership numbers in its most competitive split to date
With the LoL Esports format moving online, fans all around the world are increasing support to the various competitive leagues. Global events have dramatically risen online activity across the board.…
July 15, 2020
Fortnite Mongraal Cup Highlights
Fortnite’s latest batch of in-game tournaments are starting up to coincide with Fortnite Season 3. These are typically cash and platform cups, lower stakes but still fun to watch. As…
July 14, 2020
Origen acquire Jactroll to replace Destiny ahead of Week 5
Origen acquired Jactroll to replace the player Destiny on the roster. The 22-year old Destiny was the very first Australian player to join the European LEC. Last November he joined…