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November 11, 2019
Are Fortnite’s Bots a Problem? Ninja Made His Opinion Clear
Ninja’s regular Fortnite streams are usually one of the few places you can look for positivity about the game. Throughout Mechs, Ballers, and whatever else Epic throws out there, Ninja…
November 11, 2019
G2 Esports vs FunPlus Phoenix, post LoL Worlds Final match discussion
The 2019 League of Legends World Championship is arguably the most exciting Worlds event to date, filled with multiple upsets. Unfortunately for Europe, 2019 was doomed once again to see…
November 8, 2019
Around the OWL: WizardHyeong signs with Seoul, Edison to Atlanta?
The Overwatch League transfer market continues to heat up as rosters make their moves, and coaching staff changes are also underway. Seoul Dynasty made headlines after making a blockbuster move…
November 8, 2019
Transfer confirmed: Nevix signs with Toronto Defiant, Fissure joins Vancouver
In one of the bigger free agent moves this offseason, Toronto Defiant pulled off a major signing with the addition of Andreas “Nevix” Karlsson at Flex tank. After a promising…
November 8, 2019
MDL Chengdu Major Dark Horses: the four big favorites
MDL Chengdu Major is scheduled to start soon after the ongoing DOTA Summit 11 and constitutes the first important event of the new Dota Pro Circuit. Here’s a brief introduction…
November 8, 2019
Patch 9.22 Sets the Stage for the End of the LoL Ranked Season 9
It’s been a while since Riot has released a major patch for League of Legends, but Patch 9.22 comes at the perfect time. It prepares players for the end of…
November 7, 2019
Overwatch 2 – everything we know from BlizzCon
Blizzard made waves with their announcement of the Overwatch 2, the sequel of one of their most popular esports games. Conveniently happening right after the huge Hong Kong scandal, Blizzard…
November 7, 2019
LoL Worlds Finals – A new era for Europe dawns
Last week we asked: “Is this the fall of the super region Korea?“. The answer was a resounding yes after LEC & MSI champions G2 dominated SKT (3-1). The semifinal…
November 7, 2019
Esports and Emerging Tech Hot Topics at Asia Gaming Summit
Launched three years ago, the Asia Gaming Summit Taiwan (AGS) concentrates on Taiwan as hub for the Asian gaming industry. The Asia-Pacific region is expected to generate $72 billion in gaming…
November 6, 2019
VKLiooon is the first female to be crowned Hearthstone Grandmasters Champion
Esports struggles with gender equality a lot more than it should. There are some fantastic players in just about every game out there, yet for some reason or another, few…
November 6, 2019
Unikrn Offers $50,000 – New Streaming Talent Needed
Not so long ago, Unikrn, a very popular esports betting site where betting on streamers is available announced that they are looking for a new player/streamer to join their team.…
November 6, 2019
Gaming Industry Bodies Set Esports Principles for Fair Play
Five video game industry associations have joined forces to create a set of principles for “fun and fair” play for the esports industry. The collaborating bodies are America’s Entertainment Software…
November 5, 2019
IEM Beijing 2019 Predictions – Best Intel Extreme Masters Bets
IEM Beijing is just around the corner and the best CSGO teams in the world will look for their chance to lift the Intel Extreme Masters trophy here in China.…
November 5, 2019
Can FaZe Clan repeat their dominance at IEM Beijing?
The Intel Extreme Masters tour lands in Beijing on Thursday with eight teams battling for $250,000 in prize funds and a ticket to IEM Katowice. IEM Beijing is highlighted by…
November 5, 2019
StarCraft II is back at IEM Katowice for its 10th anniversary
StarCraft II is one of Blizzard’s oldest and still most popular esports. Even after years and years it’s going strong and boasts plenty of dedicated fans. Proof of this can…
November 4, 2019
Ninja thinks Fortnite Chapter 2 Updates need to happen more often
So far, Fortnite Chapter 2 has been pretty different. Alongside all of the new mechanics (with their new items such as the Mythic Goldfish), the new map, and the revamped…
November 4, 2019
Esports and Entertainment ETFs Target Millennial Investors
There are a growing number of exchange traded funds (ETFs) designed to attract millennial investors. Some of these ETF portfolios include entertainment, sportswear, and technology companies, and a growing number…
November 1, 2019
EVO 2020 trailer released: the fighting games event returns to Las Vegas
By now a staple in every fighting games fan’s calendar. As we can see from the EVO 2020 trailer, the next iteration of the popular Evolution Championship Series or EVO…
November 1, 2019
Ubisoft Entrepreneurs Lab Adds Another Blockchain Gaming Startup
The French gaming company responsible for massive titles like Assassin’s Creed appears to have recognised blockchain’s potential in the gaming industry for some time. It has now selected another blockchain…
October 31, 2019
Dota 2 Sponsorship unites LeTou and Fnatic
For those who don’t know, LeTou is a popular Asian gambling company founded in 2016. It has offices across the Asian region and also in Europe, and now it’s extending…
October 31, 2019
Philadelphia Fusion announce 2020 Overwatch roster
After a disappointing 2019 season, Philadelphia Fusion knew it was time to return to the drawing board in order to achieve success. With much deliberation over how their roster would…
October 31, 2019
CSGO Update Restricts Trading and Selling of Newly Purchased Keys
Even though this is a pretty simple CSGO update, it will affect a huge portion of CSGO traders, collectors and gamblers. Believe it or not, there are still a lot…
October 30, 2019
Mitsubishi sponsorship lost but BlizzCon 2019 moves ahead as planned
Amid a lot of controversy caused by Blizzard’s behaviour regarding the Hong Kong protests and the players that openly supported them, Blizzard’s biggest yearly event nearly snuck up on us:…
October 29, 2019
Discontent and a dozen cancellations setting the tone for upcoming Overwatch World Cup
Over the past few months we have kept a close eye on the Overwatch World Cup (OWWC). Ever since the Overwatch World Cup 2019 rosters were announced, the stage was…
October 29, 2019
Spooky season is here – don’t miss out on these limited time Halloween events
Halloween is without a doubt one of the most fun holidays of the year. Sure, birthdays are great, and Christmas is too, of course, but on Halloween most of the…