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August 4, 2023
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 24, 2019
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 9, 2019
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 9, 2019
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…
June 21, 2019
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…
June 13, 2019
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…
June 13, 2019
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…
June 13, 2019
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 11, 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,…
September 23, 2019
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…
June 13, 2019
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…
June 13, 2019
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…
June 11, 2019
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…
September 20, 2019
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 7, 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…
June 21, 2019
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…
June 13, 2019
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 9, 2019
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,…
June 13, 2019
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 –…
June 21, 2019
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 4, 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…
June 21, 2019
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…
June 13, 2019
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 4, 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…