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Overwatch 2
February 19, 2018

Competitive Edge: Learning how to become a better player through Overwatch League

The Overwatch League has been a cornucopia of high level Overwatch action since the season started. As many Overwatch fanatics attempt to level up to the highest rank each and…
Dota 2
February 16, 2018

Supporting the Supports – Dota 2 Patch 7.09

Just two weeks after the last Dota 2 patch came out, we now have a new one: patch 7.09. Valve has certainly kept its “one smaller patch every two weeks”…
LoL Esports
February 16, 2018

NA LCS Week 5 Day 1 – Match predictions

It’s week five, a crucial week in the NA LCS which’ll provide information on who the real contenders for the split are. While in previous weeks, teams may have used…
Esports Industry
February 15, 2018

Could esports become an Olympic sport?

With esports being a global phenomenon that already captures the interest and imagination of hundreds of millions of people, a question is often asked these days: can esports be an…
LoL Esports
February 13, 2018

Is Hashinshin right about the state of top lane?

For years, Hashinshin has constantly raised issues regarding the state of top lane. He has been infamous for complaining on just about everything, from blaming his feeding due to ‘jungle…
Esports Industry
February 13, 2018

The Future of Esports in Germany and Europe

In February 2018, esports in Germany was recognized as a real sport by German’s first national esports association. With Germany taking the initiative, more regions within Europe are sure to…
Dota 2
February 9, 2018

Dota 2 Patch 7.08 – Important Hero and Item Changes

After 6 weeks without any changes, we finally have a new patch: 7.08. And with it, IceFrog decided to nerf a lot of heroes and items, while buffing others. I…
Dota 2
February 8, 2018

Important Dota 2 roster changes from around the world

The shuffle period is over and the Dota 2 rosters are now locked until the end of The International 2018. These are the most important transfers that took place during…
Overwatch 2
February 6, 2018

Femme Fatale: Which OWL team signed first female player Geguri?

After an insane wave of Twitter speculation following recent comments made on Kim ‘Geguri’ Se-Yeon’s Twitch stream, which Overwatch League team will make history with the first ever female player…
LoL Esports
February 5, 2018

Locodoco kicked off GG

Sources have revealed that Yoonsup Choi, aka Locodoco, has recently had his contract terminated due to inappropriate remarks. The former Golden Guardians head coach allegedly made an off the camera…
Dota 2
February 2, 2018

5 Formidable Dota 2 Captains and Their Leadership Style

What does it take to be a great Dota 2 captain? We’ve only had around a dozen of them since the first International, and they’ve all left their mark on…
LoL Esports
January 31, 2018

Week 3, Day 1 – NA LCS Exclusive Predictions

It’s been an action packed two weeks, with many previously weaker teams fighting out to take the top spots. Week one and two have clearly shown 2018 is a new…
LoL Esports
January 29, 2018

The legacy that is Team SoloMid

Origins of TSM Team SoloMid, most commonly known as TSM, is one of the oldest League of Legends teams ever created. The organisation was founded by Reginald who also played…
Overwatch 2
January 29, 2018

Boston Uprising make strong statement with wins over Dallas and London

Boston Uprising may have just put their ballot in for playoff contention with big wins over Dallas Fuel and London Spitfire in Week 3 of the OWL. Finally turning heads…
Dota 2
January 25, 2018

Let’s Ask Valve to Solve the “Mid or Feed” Problem

Countless matches are ruined and a lot of toxicity is created in the Dota 2 community by a very common problem known as “mid or feed”. The problem You’re solo…
Overwatch 2
January 24, 2018

The Verdict: Did Dallas Fuel do the right thing with xQc ban?

After an initial four-game suspension from the Overwatch League, Dallas Fuel took it a step further and suspended their own player for the rest of the first play-in stage, but…
Overwatch 2
January 23, 2018

A Noob’s First Impression Of Overwatch

Bandwagons aren’t my thing. I hate hot trends, or what’s cool, or anything that’s popular simply because other people are doing it. In all honesty I loved the look of…
Counter-Strike
January 16, 2018

ELEAGUE Boston Major Challenger Stage Recap – Who Won, Who Lost?

Last weekend, the ELEAGUE Boston Major Challenger Stage exploded into action and we now know who will be moving over to the Legends Stage. But which teams performed well in…
LoL Esports
January 15, 2018

Season 8 starts Jan 16 – What does it mean for you?

The new season is about to begin, this means a whole lot of changes are about to come your way. Season resets in the past have brought major updates, however,…
Overwatch 2
January 15, 2018

Buy or Sell: Where do the Shanghai Dragons rank?

After a tough first week of play, will the Shanghai Dragons be able to climb out of the bottom half of the table? Shanghai down After a shaky preseason performance,…
Dota 2
January 11, 2018

Three Legends of the Past Return to Professional Dota

After several months of absence, Anathan “ana-” Pham, Kurtis “Aui_2000” Ling and David “MoonMeander” Tan have returned to professional Dota. However, they haven’t joined any of the established teams. Instead,…
LoL Esports
January 10, 2018

Are Optic Gaming destined for a 10th place finish?

With a major influx of talent coming into the scene in North America, have Optic Gaming come out on the short end of the stick this Spring Split? Grading the…
Counter-Strike
January 10, 2018

Flash Replaces TyLoo In Last Minute Boston Major Changes

If you haven’t clocked on yet, you may be in for a bit of a surprise when the Boston Major Challenger Stage starts this weekend. It’s been confirmed that TyLoo…
Overwatch 2
January 10, 2018

Can Florida Mayhem succeed with slim six man roster?

As the only six man roster in the Overwatch League, have Florida Mayhem spread themselves too thin with their squad selection this season? No need for backup With the newly…
Dota 2
January 9, 2018

Team Secret Win Captains Draft 4.0 After Two Impossible Comebacks

Captains Draft 4.0 was a high quality Dota Pro Circuit LAN event organized by DotaCinema and Moonduck. With a fantastic production led by Shannon “SUNSfan” Scotten and Jake “SirActionSlacks” Kanner,…
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