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Dota 2
July 21, 2022

Riyadh Masters features intense regional Dota 2 rivalries on day two

The Riyadh Masters 2022 was off to a slow yet interesting debut as the Western teams take a beating from Chinese candidates for the first time since DPC (2021-22) began.…
Hearthstone
October 15, 2024

Hearthstone Grandmasters 2022 – Last Call Announced

We are slowly closing in on the most exciting time of the year for Hearthstone esports, which is the Hearthstone World Championship 2022. However, before we get there, we must…
LoL Esports
January 13, 2023

Rogue to continue win streak versus G2 & Fnatic – LEC Week 5 Preview

The LEC has hit the mid-point and Rogue is standing first alone in the standings. After a rough start, the team put their foot down to claim a 7-win streak.…
Finance
November 20, 2023

FaZe Clan Goes Public On NASDAQ Following $725m SPAC

Last year, the executives behind FaZe Clan announced their intention to go public with the brand, touting a $1 billion valuation of the company. It was a bold statement, and…
Fighting Games
July 20, 2022

C9 Mang0 Nation Tour – Smash Melee Tournament with “flexible” prize pool

The Panda Global Circuit and Smash World Tour are both in full swing right now, but a new tournament has just been announced with a bit of a twist. The…
Valorant
July 20, 2022

FNC and FPX fighting for Europe’s spot in VCT Copenhagen Playoffs

It’s been one week of intense VCT Copenhagen gameplay for every fan to watch right now. While the tournament has reached the point of the semi-finals, the hype isn’t over.…
Fortnite
July 20, 2022

Fortnite brings back Collegiate Cups next semester – FCC 2022

College students usually don’t have as much time for video games. While some of their age-range counterparts are pro gamers, they’re usually in the classroom or studying. When they have…
Dota 2
July 20, 2022

Hokori drops two after underwhelming DPC, ahead of Malaysia qualifier

Roster shuffles aren’t uncommon in Dota 2, but for a Peruvian staple in the South American scene, it’s a telltale sign of crippling performance. Hokori has had quite the DPC…
Valorant
July 20, 2022

Paper Rex vs OpTic Gaming fight for seat in VCT Copenhagen Grand Final

The day has come. The time has finally come for VALORANT’s first international match to be played in front of live fans. VCT 2022 Stage 2 Masters Copenhagen will host…
LoL Esports
January 13, 2023

Can LSB keep up with DK and claim 3rd? – LCK Summer Week 6 Breakdown

The LCK has officially entered its second half of the split with Week 6. Currently, a surprising LSB is tied with DK in the standings as both are sitting on…
Call of Duty
July 19, 2022

CDL Championship Breakdown: Atlanta FaZe vs New York Subliners

As both the opening fixture and one of the most highly anticipated match-ups, the Atlanta FaZe vs New York Subliners series will be one to remember. At the CDL Championship,…
Esports Industry
July 19, 2022

PlayStation Acquires Repeat.gg In Further Esports Expansion

In recent months, PlayStation has been making waves in the esports space. It all began last year, when Sony Interactive Entertainment, along with RTS, acquired the Evolution Championship Series. Then,…
Fortnite
July 20, 2022

Fortnite X DBZ – Leaks and Rumours: Are Dragon Ball Z Characters Coming to Fortnite?

Before reading, remember these are leaks and or rumors. This is not confirmed information by the developers of Fortnite. It’s just too exciting not to share! The Fortnite leakers have…
Counter-Strike
August 4, 2023

Heroic built an amazing roster, but can they make it work till fall?

Heroic made the group stages of IEM Cologne 2022, but were quickly consigned to the lower bracket from their group. For a team aspiring to be the pack leaders in…
Fighting Games
July 19, 2022

Wawa Sweeps Dragon Ball FighterZ World Championship 2022 Final

The Dragon Ball FighterZ World Championship 2022 tournament concluded it’s world finals bracket this past weekend.This was the biggest event for FighterZ ahead of its upcoming appearance at EVO 2022.…
Rocket League
July 18, 2022

FURIA Dominate the Gamers8 Rocket League Tournament

The Gamers8 Rocket League Tournament these past 4 days have dazzled fans with it’s exciting format, top-level play and high stakes prizepool. The $2,000,000 prizepool on show is rivalled only…
Call of Duty
July 18, 2022

LA Thieves Win First CDL Major; Champs Line-up Confirmed

This weekend, Major IV took place in Brooklyn, standing firm as the perfect end to a remarkable Call of Duty League season. For some teams in the CDL, it marked…
Valorant
July 18, 2022

Valorant Game Changers APAC is a true game changer for Valorant Esports

Riot Games continuously develops the Valorant scene. Evident through their continuous creation and investment in events specifically geared towards smaller regions. The Valorant Game Changers series is another key instrument…
Dota 2
July 18, 2022

Powerhouses climb back into Division 1 for next Dota Pro Circuit season

Talk about washed-up teams, am I right? Division 2 teams were often poorly regarded and considered amateurs in DPC. This is despite the fact they are technically in the top…
Esports Industry
August 2, 2024

India can become the next big market for LAN gaming tournaments

India and competitive video games are finally intertwining. Mobile and PC gaming have taken over the country by storm with LAN tournaments and events hosted regularly like never before. What…
Fortnite
October 5, 2022

Fortnite Console Champions Cup and Zero Builds Tournaments this week

Fortnite’s Zero Build mode has been in the game for two seasons now, and it’s been the subject of a lot of speculation about esports. Last week, Epic added a…
Dota 2
July 18, 2022

Gamers8 Riyadh Masters Dota 2 kicks off this week with insane lineup

Gamers8 Riyadh Masters Dota 2 ranks second in tournaments with the highest prize pool in Dota 2 esports. For the uninitiated, Gamers8 Riyadh Masters’ $4M prize pool is worth eight…
Valorant
July 18, 2022

Riot Games new smurf detection system for VALORANT can be broken

Almost all gaming titles in the market have to deal with different versions of in-game problems. Online multiplayer games fight cheaters, bugs and toxicity on the daily. Yet, when it…
Mobile Games
July 18, 2022

BGMI Update 2.1: How to download APK on Android devices

Battlegrounds Mobile India (BGMI), the Indian version of PUBG Mobile, has released Update 2.1 into the game with a lot of new content. Players on Android and iOS can open…
Valorant
July 18, 2022

Discussing the effects of franchising in Valorant’s India tier 2 scene

India’s market for Valorant and other esports has been on the rise since the first APAC qualifications. But in recent times the term of franchising was mentioned by many and…
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