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Fighting Games
November 11, 2020

Tekken Online Challenge Latest – US Central and EU Southwest

The Tekken Online Challenge has been gradually progressing over the last few months. The game has really started to heat up in recent weeks. We’ve seen quite a few of…
Counter-Strike
August 4, 2023

Cloud9 to finally showcase new roster at Flashpoint Season 2

Flashpoint Season 2 is underway, and Cloud9 is finally ready to take on the entire competition. It’s been a long wait for Henry “HenryG” Greer to finalize the revamped Cloud9…
Opinion Esports
November 11, 2020

Are esports fan engagement platforms worth your money?

Esports organizations are always seeking new ways to engage their audiences and fandom. The newest addition to the list are fan engagement platforms, offering anything from exclusive merch and giveaways…
Dota 2
November 10, 2020

Team Zero winning Summit 13 perfectly captures a troubled NA Dota 2 scene

Since the introduction of online leagues in early Spring 2020, the North American pro scene hasn’t been in good shape. The lack of large tournaments and financial support for the…
Mobile Games
October 24, 2022

Can esports help Wild Rift surpass Honor of Kings?

Wild Rift is a mobile only League of Legends spin-off that’s currently undergoing beta testing. At first glance, the game is just a mobile addition to the widely popular League…
Opinion Esports
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…
LoL Esports
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…
Opinion Esports
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…
Valorant
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…
Esports Industry
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,…
Esports Industry
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…
PUBG
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…
Esports Industry
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.…
Esports Industry
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,…
Valorant
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…
Super Smash Bros
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…
Esports Industry
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…
StarCraft Esports
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…
Rocket League
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…
Dota 2
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…
Battle Royale
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…
Esports Industry
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…
Esports Industry
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…
Esports Industry
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…
Rainbow Six
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…
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