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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…
July 4, 2018
StarSeries i-League PUBG Season 2 Announced
Starladder is making bold steps to be the biggest tournament organizer in the PUBG esports scene. After making an announcement for a new amateur PUBG cup for the CIS region,…
July 4, 2018
McLaren launches Shadow Project esports programme
When it comes to esports, the most popular games are usually shooters or MOBAs. Although there are plenty of competitive racing games out there, they rarely make big waves –…
July 4, 2018
League of Legends Rift Rivals Match predictions – Day 1
The League of Legends Rift Rivals starts tomorrow and it looks like both NA and European teams will be giving each other a hard time. Echo Fox vs. Fnatic –…
July 3, 2018
$300,000 Zotac Cup Masters Tournament Starts August 24
Earlier this year, Zotac announced that they were expanding their reach into CS:GO with a $300,000 tournament. At the time, online qualifiers were revealed for March through June, and as…
July 3, 2018
Meteos’ transfer cause for controversy
News recently broke that FlyQuest would be trading junglers with 100 Thieves, with AnDa moving into “100” and Meteos transferring to FQ. Currently, AnDa will play on the Thieves’ starting…
July 3, 2018
Esports are closer to the Olympics than ever
It’s hardly a secret that players, pros and fans alike are hoping to be able to get esports into the Olympics sooner rather than later. While this topic has been…
July 3, 2018
Blizzard sheds light on World of Warcraft Battle for Azeroth Expansion
World of Warcraft Battle for Azeroth promises to bring the popular MMORPG back to its roots. Casual and veteran fans celebrated Blizzard’s decision to capture the very essence of original…
July 2, 2018
Keeper of the Light Dota 2 Guide – Light the Way in Patch 7.18
Keeper of the Light is a support hero who provides his team with incredibly strong de-push and wave-clear. He has the ability to replenish a massive amount of his allies’…
July 2, 2018
StarCraft Remastered DanJJING Star League Season 3 reaches quarterfinals
One of the most important online StarCraft Remastered tournaments hosted by Afreeca has entered the decisive stages. DanJJING Star League Season 3 started on June 5 and will conclude on…
July 2, 2018
Three new multiplayer maps added to Call of Duty WWII
There’s a new downloadable content pack that Call of Duty: WWII fans can enjoy in July. On June 27, PlayStation 4 players got the chance to play their favorite game…
July 2, 2018
League of Legends Rift Rivals 2018 starts this week
July starts on a promising note, for League of Legends fans, as the Rift Rivals 2018 event starts on the first week. Those who enjoy the popular multiplayer online battle…
June 28, 2018
Juggernaut Dota 2 Hero Guide for Patch 7.18
Juggernaut is a powerful mid game carry who excels in team-fights due to the nature of his powerful spells. The hero needs relatively few items to be effective and is…
June 28, 2018
Around the OWL: Birdring talks playoff matchup vs LA Gladiators, TiZi and WooHyaL sign with XL2
In the weeks leading up to the playoffs, Birdring had a few things to say about the state of the meta and just how pivotal Hanzo will be to their…
June 28, 2018
Overwatch Developer drops ‘hints’ on new Sombra changes, but how will it affect playstyle?
Overwatch Developer Geoff Goodman shed some light earlier this week on the new Sombra ‘rework’ that is soon to take effect. Since the recent announcement of a ‘rework’ in rotation…
June 28, 2018
Overwatch’s All-Star Game is coming closer
Announced in January, the Overwatch League All-Star Game is something to look forward to. Now it’s finally almost time – the game is going to take place over August 25…
June 28, 2018
NA LCS Match predictions – Week 3 Day 1
Can Cloud9 rise again after their blunders in week 2? Let’s see who is destined to dominate the leader boards as we approach week 3 of the North America League…
June 27, 2018
Huskar Dota 2 Guide – Survive Almost Any Encounter in Patch 7.18
Huskar is a ranged strength carry who excels at dealing a large amount of damage very quickly and surviving very harsh situations. The hero is most effective when he is…
June 27, 2018
ESL Cologne 2018 starts next week – Here’s all there is to know
ESL Cologne 2018, one of the biggest tournaments of the year, will be taking place next week. Starting on July 3, 16 of the world’s best teams will be fighting…
June 26, 2018
Kunkka Dota 2 Guide – How to play the Admiral in patch 7.18
Kunkka is a carry hero with very powerful spells who is usually played in the mid lane. His most unique spell is probably Tidebringer, which allows him to splash his…
June 26, 2018
StarLadder announces PUBG amateur tournament series
With the PUBG esports scene starting to heat up, more tournament providers are looking to get involved. This week, StarLadder announced that they will be joining the party with a…