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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…
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…
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…
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…
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.…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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,…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…