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Esports Industry
November 15, 2020

Next Gen consoles will impact esports in a big way

With the next gen kicking off, console gamers are getting a big upgrade. The launch of the PlayStation 5 and Xbox series X have been one of the biggest topics…
Valorant
October 28, 2024

Valorant Weekly: First Strike qualifier slots are filling up fast in all regions

Riot Game’s first set of official Valorant tournaments is setting up to be a blaster. First Strike qualifier events have attracted the best and worst teams out there it seems.…
Dota 2
November 15, 2020

China Dota2 Pro Cup Season 2 and seeing the roster shuffle in action

The China Dota2 Pro Cup Season 2 is the final stop for the best Chinese teams this season. After the great roster shuffle completely overhauled the competitive landscape in Asia,…
PUBG
August 2, 2024

PUBG Mobile returns to India and what it means for the esports scene

News outlets far and wide are reporting about a new PUBG Mobile version heading to India soon. Recently, Krafton and Microsoft signed a partnership for Azure cloud services to host…
Sports Games
November 12, 2020

2020 F1 Esports Series halfway mark report and season expectations

The yearly Formula 1 esports series is progressing nicely – 6 of the 12 races that are part of the official FIA Formula One World Championship have already taken place.…
Opinion Esports
November 11, 2020

Are esports fan engagement platforms worth your money?

Esports organizations are always seeking new ways to engage their audiences and fandom. The newest addition to the list are fan engagement platforms, offering anything from exclusive merch and giveaways…
Dota 2
November 10, 2020

Team Zero winning Summit 13 perfectly captures a troubled NA Dota 2 scene

Since the introduction of online leagues in early Spring 2020, the North American pro scene hasn’t been in good shape. The lack of large tournaments and financial support for the…
Mobile Games
October 24, 2022

Can esports help Wild Rift surpass Honor of Kings?

Wild Rift is a mobile only League of Legends spin-off that’s currently undergoing beta testing. At first glance, the game is just a mobile addition to the widely popular League…
Opinion Esports
August 14, 2024

Are Gaming Chairs worth the hype and should you buy one?

Gaming accessory lists are never complete unless they include a gaming chair. But what is a gaming chair, and are they a worthy purchase? Plenty of focus nowadays is put…
LoL Esports
June 23, 2022

Vote for your 2020 League of Legends All-Stars today

League of Legends All-Stars 2020 will be held entirely online. Riot Games have set the start date for  the 18th of December. This time around things have been shifted online…
Valorant
June 23, 2022

Cheer for your country and region at Valorant Spike Nations today

Valorant is still a pretty new game but it has already attracted a big following. There are already loads of major Valorant teams in operation, and the Valorant Spike Nations…
Esports Industry
October 20, 2021

Natus Vincere about to launch its $NAVI fan token through Socios

A few months ago, cryptocurrency platform Socios launched the world’s first cryptocurrency-powered $OG token. Back in March, OG, a popular Dota 2 team announced that they would partner with Chiliz,…
Esports Industry
November 5, 2020

GlitchCon set to unite TwitchCon and Rivals in a virtual extravaganza

Along with more news about Twitch’s annual TwitchCon conference, Twitch just announced their newest event – a digital convention by the name of GlitchCon. Twitch confirmed on Twitter that they…
PUBG
August 22, 2024

PUBG Weekly: Extra Life Weekend, PCS 3, Paramo

It’s a big week for PlayerUnknown’s Battlegrounds (PUBG). Over the past two weeks, a sharp increase in player numbers has been spotted due to the new season the upcoming season…
Esports Industry
November 4, 2020

The case for Battle Pass over Lootbox and one-time microtransactions

Purchasable Battle passes are often a part of competitive multiplayer games. They are now present in every kind of game from Call of Duty to Fortnite, Dota 2 and PUBG.…
Esports Industry
November 3, 2020

To cap or not to cap – the Twitch donation debate

In a somewhat surprising recent move, Twitch streamer Pokimane put a strong cap on the amounts that her viewers can donate in one go. As of the 2nd of November,…
Super Smash Bros
June 23, 2022

Slippi Champions League Finals reinvigorates Smash Bros Melee

The Slippi Champions League was a lively Smash Bros Melee event over the week few weeks, giving us a great showcase of the Slippi netplay at work in a tournament…
Esports Industry
November 2, 2020

EA Games latest legal troubles over loot box and surprise mechanics

The debate over whether or not loot boxes should be allowed isn’t new – for quite some time, legislators around the world have been debating what to do about the…
Dota 2
October 30, 2020

Bracket flip in the final three matches of ESL One Germany 2020

As we creep closer to the end of ESL One Germany 2020, the outcomes of several games have been shocking to say the least. It all just goes to show…
Battle Royale
August 14, 2024

Free Fire Continental Series 2020 – Tournament info and regional favorites

Singapore-based publisher Garena landed a big hit with their mobile esports game Free Fire. The game attracts as many as 80 million regular players every day – and with good…
Esports Industry
October 29, 2020

The problem with Power Creep and is it intentional?

Updates in video games aren’t always ideal. Sometimes they’re perfect and bring just the right amount of balance to a game. Other times, they add new items or characters that…
Dota 2
January 11, 2023

Movistar Liga Pro Gaming Season 6 is the Americas talent boost we need

Amidst the flashy ESL One Germany 2020 and the Summit 13, the South American scene has the Movistar Liga Pro Gaming Season 6 to play out at the tail end…
Fortnite
June 23, 2022

Aqua banned from FNCS while grudge match exposes bitter realities

The Fortnite Champion Series is heading into its final stretch, with the third heat taking place over the weekend. While there were plenty of big games going on, something different…
Valorant
May 26, 2025

Valorant Weekly: New Teams, First Strike and Competitive Policies

This week’s Valorant weekly is all about new developments in the competitive scene. Three Valorant rosters were signed over the weekend to premier Western organizations. Earlier in the week, Riot…
Esports Industry
October 25, 2020

Amazon Luna – the new gaming service makes its market debut

In case Amazon Prime, Amazon Prime Video/Music, and Amazon Alexa weren’t enough Amazon for you yet, you can add a new service to your repertoire – the brand-new Amazon Luna…
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