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July 9, 2019
LoL Patch Notes 8.18 – Rundown
No major changes, just a few balancing with a much needed nerf to Akali and Sejuani. A new skin line has also been previewed. Champion changes Aatrox – Aatrox has…
June 20, 2019
NYXL add another top DPS to their roster; D.C. swoop in for Janus and Wizardhyeong
Houston Outlaws have put pen to paper on one of their most coveted Academy players this past week in a recent leak via KINGmykL. The YouTuber also gave valuable information…
June 20, 2019
Florida Mayhem trade for Xepher, sign HaGoPeun from Academy
After committing to a roster exodus last week, Florida Mayhem begin the rebuilding process as news leaked of them signing three new players to their team. The additions include former…
June 13, 2019
Crimson Gaming and Mindfreak reach Heroes of the Storm ANZ Phase 2 Finals
The Heroes of the Storm Global Championship ANZ Phase 2 Finals ends on September 15 with an epic match between Crimson Gaming and Mindfreak. These two teams have cruised through…
June 13, 2019
Why Asia is the future of esports
Not too long ago, so-called ‘experts’ were convinced that esports didn’t have a future – much like when commercial video games first debuted, people were rather convinced that esports were…
June 17, 2019
Call of Duty DLC 4 Shadow War is available on all platforms
Evil Geniuses have won the 2018 Call of Duty World League Championship and with their victory the major CoD tournaments have ended. Fans don’t have to take any breaks, as…
October 6, 2020
Blizzard unveils the Hearthstone Global Games Cheer program
The race for the Hearthstone Global Games playoffs continues and now we know the names of the 16 countries and regions. This means that the Hearthstone Global Games Cheer program…
May 8, 2020
Serral wins thrilling Starcraft II 2018 WCS Montreal
Serral has dominated the Starcraft II stage with an iron fist throughout the season and he was the favourite to win the WCS Montreal. The fourth and final stop of…
February 20, 2023
Tyler1 makes guest appearance at the NA LCS
One of the most infamous and popular League of Legends streamers, Tyler1, has made an appearance at this year’s NA LCS Summer Playoffs. Tyler1 made a big entrance in the…
August 4, 2023
FACEIT London Major first week overview
Since September 5, 16 of the best teams in the world have been facing up in the New Challengers group stage at the FACEIT Major in London. All 16 of…
June 20, 2019
Junglers to receive Smite by default in Champion selection
A discussion was posted on the official League of Legends gameplay board, suggesting to people who queue up for Rank/Draft Pick to automatically receive Smite in Champion selection when allocating…
October 16, 2020
Overwatch World Cup Qualifiers Los Angeles: preview and predictions
With the next six teams of Group B squaring off this weekend, Team USA and Team Canada look to jostle for first place as Norway, Brazil, Austria and Switzerland are…
September 3, 2021
Bet-At-Home esports feature: a new player joins the game
When it comes to the ancient and much beloved tradition of betting, esports are still pretty new to the party. From horses and traditional sports to gambling, humans have been…
June 20, 2019
The Dota Pro Circuit 2018 – 2019: announcements and changes
The creation of the Dota Pro Circuit was a much needed innovation that made the 2017-2018 competitive season a lot more transparent for players and fans alike. For the first…
July 8, 2019
Telkom hosts inaugural High School Esports League tournaments
Esports have changed target generation multiple times. From being built for scientists in labs to being primarily for teenagers in arcades to cheap home consoles for younger kids…now video games…
June 13, 2019
Netmarble organises large-scale esports event for disabled students
Esports, when compared to regular sports, has a lot of potential to be far more inclusive for disabled participants. While for example a wheelchair-bound person couldn’t possibly compete in a…
July 23, 2020
Orange County Soccer Club joins the esports world
Soccer is one of the most popular sports in the world – it’s global, it appeals to many from all different backgrounds, and the competitions are huge. It’s also the…
July 9, 2019
Sanhok comes to PUBG on Xbox One
After what felt like a very long wait, Sanhok has made its way to the Xbox One. Sanhok is a smaller map that promotes fast paced action, quick duels, and…
January 15, 2020
NA LCS Finals match prediction
Team SoloMid vs. 100 Thieves – Third place match (Day 1) While Team SoloMid did recover slightly compared to their display in the 2018 NA LCS Spring Split and Spring…
July 8, 2019
Around the OWL: Florida Mayhem hit self-destruct; Dallas Fuel sticking with the plan
In an explosive chapter of Overwatch League roster shakeups, several teams made decisive personnel moves heading into Free Agency with Florida Mayhem and Philadelphia Fusion letting go of their talent.…
June 20, 2019
Washington D.C. and Hangzhou set for Overwatch League expansion cities in Season Two
In a surprise turn of events from all parties involved, the United States and China are set for another Overwatch League team in each region with Washington D.C. and Hangzhou…
August 4, 2023
North pull out shocking DreamHack Stockholm Finals win against Astralis
If there has ever been a best time to get interested in competitive Counter Strike, now would be it. The skill gap between the top teams has never been closer…
June 13, 2019
No Olympic future for esports until ‘violence’ issue is resolved, IOC President Bach says
‘Video games are/make people violent’ is something that has been around for almost as long as video games have. Concerned parents, teachers, news sources and more absolutely love to make…
June 13, 2019
The 2018 Global StarCraft II League Season 3 Code S Playoffs underway
Some of the best players in the world have joined the prestigious 2018 Global StarCraft II League Season 3 Code S tournament. With a guaranteed prize pool of roughly $160,000,…
June 13, 2019
Hearthstone 2018 HCT Fall Playoffs Europe Winners Unveiled
Hearthstone 2018 HCT Fall Playoffs Europe is one of the most important tournaments dedicated to Blizzard’s popular card game in September. The competition started on the first day of the…