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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…
October 29, 2019
New Wave Esports Lists on the Canadian Securities Exchange (CSE)
Earlier this year New Wave Esports hoped to become the first esports investment company to become publicly traded. The company provides capital and support services to the esport sector and…
October 29, 2019
Esports Gambling Site Rivalry Expands Its Esports Markets
Rivalry is one of the major esports betting sites that are currently active, they offer a unique blend of betting and live experiences. This week they have announced that they…
October 28, 2019
Is this the fall of the super region Korea?
Many in 2018 may have joked about the fall of Korea following their shocking performance in the 2018 League of Legends World Championships. There, every Korean team failed to get…
October 28, 2019
Overwatch 2 and Diablo 4 to be Announced at Bumper Blizzcon 2019
Esports is set for a boost this week as the long-awaited Overwatch 2, according to a swath of leaks, is likely to be announced at BlizzCon 2019. It’s also rumored…
October 25, 2019
Activision Could Wait Years for Promised Esports Profits
A global esports audience is expected to reach nearly 700 million by 2022 and be worth multiple billions in the next three years. Overwatch creator Activision Blizzard has been investing…
October 25, 2019
Two esports organisations are about to better the lives of high schoolers everywhere
As of yesterday, two huge organisations in the US are working together to improve the lives of underprivileged students everywhere. More specifically, the High School Esports League or HSEL, which…
October 25, 2019
Tencent Further Strengthens Its Gaming Portfolio
The technology mammoth, Tencent, known for its aggressive pace of investment, and its penetration into the gaming industry has acquired a further stake in mobile developer Supercell. Already the world’s…
October 24, 2019
ESL One Hamburg Playoffs Predictions and Favorites
ESL One Hamburg is about to enter the Playoffs Stage, after three days of matches at the end of which only eight of the initial 12 teams are still in…
October 24, 2019
Google Stadia Price & Specs – A Good Thing For Esports?
Google finally acknowledged that video games and esports overall are booming. This is why Google decided to provide us with Google Stadia, a gaming platform that can be compared to…
October 24, 2019
Esports Guide for Parents: a useful guide created by the British Esports Association
We’ve come a long way since the times when games were for children, and when parents told their teenagers that they needed better hobbies. Well, some parents probably still do…