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August 14, 2019
Around the OWL: San Francisco Shock, Guangzhou Charge continue to perform
With just two weeks left in the final stage of regular season play, the top half of the table has seen some noticeable shifts as NYXL have dipped in form…
August 14, 2019
Riot Games leaks new champion in login screen
In the latest release of the Public Beta Environment, also known as the PBE, Riot may have very well leaked their upcoming champion. The log in screen file had been…
August 14, 2019
Following recent ESA announcements, what will be the future of Loot boxes?
Just a few days ago, the Entertainment Software Association (ESA) announced that Microsoft, Nintendo, and Sony, the main online gaming platforms, will implement new policies that will allow players to…
August 13, 2019
Best TFT Combo of the week – Win more with this team comp
If you are looking for a decent TFT team comp which will enable you to constantly grab one of the top 4 spots, I think I have something for you,…
August 13, 2019
Is it Hanwha’s time to shine? – LCK Week 10 Days 1 & 2 Predictions
LCK Week 10 Day 1 SK Telecom T1 vs. DAMWON Gaming SK Telecom T1 are far from their dominant form seen earlier this year in the Spring split. That said,…
August 13, 2019
Bugha’s swatting shows the competitive Fortnite community has a problem
Bugha’s inspiration victory at the Fortnite World Cup provoked a lot of people outside of Esports to sit up and take notice. Unfortunately, that has been followed by a fresh…
August 12, 2019
Activision Blizzard’s last earnings report surprised investors – changes disappoint fans
While not as big as some of Activision Blizzard’s other esports, the game has plenty of fans and a lot of game titles to show for it. Just a little…
August 12, 2019
Ninja and Twitch drama – Twitch advertises porn on Ninja’s stream
Only days after Ninja announced his exclusive partnership with Twitch’s competing streaming platform, Mixer, drama has arrived. This drama comes as Ninja halts activity on Twitch, only for the company…
August 12, 2019
EZ365 unveils esports betting blockchain service
Gaming fans should take note of the recent announcement that EZ365 have made plans to introduce a brand new esports betting platform that’s based on blockchain technology. As of early…
August 9, 2019
The International 2019 prize pool distribution revealed – And it’s not what we were expecting!
The prize pool distribution for The International 2019 tournament has been revealed and the percentages are both reassuring and controversial. Reassuring for the lower placed teams, who will be making…
August 9, 2019
Big week for Origen, Vitality and Schalke04 in the LEC
Week 7 finally confirmed the first three playoffs participants. G2 is safely ahead in the standings and will probably remain the top team in Summer. Fnatic and Splyce will probably…
August 9, 2019
Around the OWL: standings up in the air after massive week of upsets
With the 2-2-2 role lock in play, it seemed like the amount of surprises we would get as spectators of the Overwatch League would start to dwindle given the rigidness…
August 9, 2019
Kappa Sportswear and Vexed Gaming announce a partnership
Recently the famous Manchester-based house has announced an agreement where Kappa will provide clothing for their team. In the words of Joe Pilato, Sports Marketing Executive for Kappa UK “The…
August 9, 2019
Bugha and Ninja return to a very different Fortnite Friday
Fortnite Friday returned from its hiatus earlier this year, as something of a PR-resuscitation move for sponsors FaZe following tfue’s departure and lawsuit. As that storm has blown over, the…
August 9, 2019
StarLadder CSGO Major Underdogs – Can Gambit scenario happen again?
Do you remember Gambit winning PGL Major Kraków back in 2017? Speak your mind, did you ever expect those guys to dominate teams like SK, fnatic, Virtus.Pro and Astralis? To…
August 8, 2019
New esports park in Shanghai funded by publisher NetEase
Only days after the municipal culture and tourism bureau in Shanghai announced new plans and regulations on esports arenas in the city, Chinese publisher and developer NetEase have revealed plans…
August 8, 2019
Bumble buzzes into (be)esports!
Online dating is difficult – too many choices, not enough time and never the right pick-up line at the right time. Plenty of formats promise to resolve this situation, most…
August 8, 2019
Tron crypto to be included on Unikrn esports betting site
Unikrn are well known as being one of the most forward-thinking esports betting sites. The brand have bolstered this reputation by partnering up with Tron Foundation to include the TRX…
August 8, 2019
State of the competitive PUBG scene
The inaugural season in PUBG is well under way with teams finishing Phase 2 across all global regions and taking a much needed respite. Meanwhile, a select few will represent…
August 7, 2019
Shanghai sets the standard for esports arenas in time for the Dota 2 International
China has long since cast off its image that it’s mostly a place for cheap knock-offs, with high-tech cities becoming global hubs in no time at all. Shanghai is one…
August 7, 2019
Valve has finally released the Immortal Treasure 3
Recently Valve finally released the Immortal Treasure 3 for Battle Pass owners. Many fans have been waiting for it to arrive for a long time and they can now finally…
August 7, 2019
NERD plans to make it simple to invest in esports
Competitive gaming is one of the fastest growing sports and entertainment trends of the 21st century. Although the esports industry is expected to hit $1 billion in revenues in 2019,…
August 7, 2019
Proposed Ivern changes, a step in the wrong direction
Ivern changes Auto attack: Instead of having to sit in bushes, Ivern’s auto attack is now permanently ranged. Riot justifies the change as Ivern is already receiving the ranged auto…
August 7, 2019
What happened during the LLA 2019?
This 2019 witnessed the first and second season of Latin America League of League of Legends, also known as “Liga Movistar Latinoamérica” for sponsorship reasons, featured by a fully unified…
August 6, 2019
Despite all odds, Super Smash Bros. Ultimate sets viewership record at EVO 2019
If you watched the EVO 2019 tournament over the weekend, then be assured there were thousands more watching the event that time. In fact, the number of viewership at the…