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HotS
July 17, 2018

Ten days left to qualify for Heroes of the Storm Horizon Clash

Heroes of the Storm fans prepare for the Western Clash while watching the games played in the HGC Open Division. Asian players have something special coming their way, as the…
Blizzard
July 17, 2018

World of Warcraft Battle For Azeroth Pre-Patch goes live today

Blizzard plans on launching the World of Warcraft Battle For Azeroth expansion on August 14. Nearly a month before that important moment for the fans of the franchise, the videogame…
Call of Duty
July 17, 2018

Call of Duty Black Ops 4 Private Multiplayer Beta comes to consoles in August

Treyarch broke the news about Call of Duty: Black Ops 4 being released worldwide on October 12 more than a week ago. Fans of the first-person shooter are anxiously waiting…
LoL Esports
July 16, 2018

League of Legends, Dark Star Cho’Gath – Support charities

Riot has unveiled a new skin for Cho’Gath, this time sticking with the Dark Star skin line. Dark Star Cho’Gath will only be available in shop for a limited time…
Overwatch 2
July 13, 2018

Overwatch League Quarterfinals Preview and predictions: Can Boston Uprising turn their season around?

With their backs against the wall in a classic east coast matchup, Boston Uprising are one series away from elimination after going down 3-1 in the Quarterfinals opener this week.…
Overwatch 2
July 13, 2018

JJoNak wins Overwatch League Most Valuable Player: Highlighting ‘The JJoNak effect’

With the regular season of the Overwatch League in the books, many were questioning just which player would be deemed MVP come seasons end, and the fans as well as…
Overwatch 2
July 13, 2018

Overwatch League Quarterfinals Recap: iRemiix shines for LA Gladiators in victory

In a turbulent week of team news surrounding the Los Angeles Gladiators in their playoff run, iRemiix turned back the clock with his spectacular performances against the London Spitfire. After…
Counter-Strike
July 13, 2018

MIBR to join Zotac Cup Masters after Liquid pull out

After the Zotac Cup Masters looked like an event populated by tier 2 teams, the only team with a clear chance to win has left. We’re of course talking about…
Counter-Strike
July 13, 2018

CSGO streamer’s homophobic slur stirs week-long debate

It’s no secret that esports are struggling to shake some of the negative stereotypes that are associated with it. Many popular titles still suffer from toxic communities, though many developers…
Fortnite
July 12, 2018

First official Fortnite tournament arrives – Epic opens $100 million war chest

It’s no secret that Fortnite, the most played game in the world at the moment, is making it’s creators millions practically every day. Epic Games, the owners of Unreal Tournament…
PUBG
July 12, 2018

PUBG Corp. shows pictures of Chinese Cheater Arrests

Cheating has been a big concern in the PUBG community for some time, but PUBG Corp. isn’t going down without a fight. Recently, PUBG Corp. published pictures of some of…
LoL Esports
July 12, 2018

PBE 7/11 League of Legends Champion changes

Here’s a quick rundown of the latest League of Legends champion changes: Aatrox – He has been a little too strong, especially in laning phase ever since his rework. As…
Overwatch 2
July 12, 2018

Overwatch League comes to ESPN, Disney and ABC

Esports have undergone a tremendous transformation in the last few years. They have all but become as popular as traditional sports, but there are a few hurdles that have so…
Hearthstone
July 11, 2018

Hearthstone Update 11.4 – Pre order The Boomsday Project expansion

The Boomsday Project expansion has been teased with a photo of a small robot, seemingly sticking to the theme of mechs like the older Goblins versus Gnomes expansion. Blizzard has…
Sports Games
July 11, 2018

Formula One teams draft gamers to compete for £150,000 F1 Esports Series

Racing games are one of the less high-profile esports sectors. Although there are spectacular games and highly skilled drivers, it’s not as common to see high profile events in this…
Esports Industry
July 10, 2018

Esports scholarships grow exponentially since last year, more added every year

Becoming an esports pro is the ultimate dream for many gamers. Sadly, it’s often not lack of talent that prevents player from reaching those lofty heights, but rather lack of…
Counter-Strike
July 10, 2018

ESL One Cologne 2018 Highlights – NaVi Wins, S1mple Takes MVP

ESL One Cologne 2018 played out last week and it is safe to say that the entire event was a rollercoaster ride. Tournament favorites and top team Astralis lost out,…
LoL Esports
July 10, 2018

NA LCS match predictions and game analysis for Week 4, Day 1

Counter Logic Gaming vs. Echo Fox – Game 1 It is clear that Counter Logic Gaming are not at the top of their game, however, they remain able to defeat…
Call of Duty
July 9, 2018

Call of Duty celebrates the 4th of July with Liberty Strike Event

This is a busy week for Americans who celebrate 4 July, but also for Call of Duty: WWII players from all over the world. That’s because the popular first-person shooter…
StarCraft Esports
July 9, 2018

INnoVation wins StarCraft II HomeStory Cup XVII

Professional gamers are frequently teenagers and in the competitive MOBA arena, a 24-year-old player is considered a veteran. When it comes to StarCraft II however, this is the age to…
HotS
July 9, 2018

Heroes of the Storm 2018 Ranked Season 3 dates and rewards unveiled

League of Legends had its Rift Rivals, while Dota 2 players prepare for the International, the best paying esports tournament in the world. Heroes of the Storm shouldn’t be disappointed…
Super Smash Bros
July 6, 2018

Nintendo’s new Smash Bros. release shows the weird relationship between the company and the esports world

Though not the flashiest of titles, Nintendo’s Super Smash Bros. series has always been quite popular with fans. It works pretty well as an esport, especially since it’s suitable for…
Counter-Strike
July 6, 2018

ESL One Cologne playoffs happening this Weekend

If you’re looking for some CS:GO action to tune into this weekend, make sure to look out for ESL’s stream on Facebook. ESL One Cologne has hit the playoffs. Here’s…
Dota 2
July 5, 2018

OpenAI Flaws and Deceptions

Artificial Intelligence has already conquered complex games like Go and chess, defeating the very best competitors in those games without batting an eye. But when the news came out that…
Hearthstone
July 5, 2018

Smaller tournaments like the History of Hearthstone push the game’s long-term sustainability

Smaller tournaments play a crucial role towards the Hearthstone esports scene, which Blizzard has attempted to increase the focus on since the start of the year. There are two key…
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