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Esports Industry
June 25, 2019

Asian Upstarts – China flew to the top

What do you think is the country with the biggest world-wide esports revenue? The US? Japan? Korea? No, not quite. China, with a staggering $37.9 billion of esports revenue in…
PUBG
June 25, 2019

Dive into competitive PUBG

“If you asked anyone a year ago about PUBG succeeding as an esports, most would say it’s an improbable or impossible venture.” About two years ago PlayerUnknown’s Battlegrounds brought the…
Dota 2
June 25, 2019

Vici Gaming wins the DreamLeague Season 11 Major

The 3rd Major of the Dota Pro Circuit is over and the winner is a totally unexpected team from China. Vici Gaming had to win the StarLadder ImbaTV Minor to…
LoL Esports
June 25, 2019

LEC Spring: Best and Worst

With playoffs a week away in the LEC, we take a look at the individuals that made greatness and great badness in the regular season part of the LEC Spring…
Esports Industry
August 4, 2023

HyperX steps up their esports ambitions

All gamers will know that HyperX are one of the best brands in the business of gaming hardware. The US-based company have earned a strong reputation for their gaming headsets,…
Esports Industry
June 17, 2019

Female-only esports: Good or Bad?

Today I write about a hot button topic regarding female-only esport competition and gender division in competitive esports. Straight out the gate, my stance is that organizing female-only tournaments does…
Esports Industry
June 17, 2019

‘E my sports’ Simpsons episode makes waves

Popular and long-running TV series The Simpson saw something pretty interesting this last Sunday. Bart Simpson, bratty son of Homer Simpson, got into esports! Specifically, he got so good he…
Dota 2
June 17, 2019

New hero Mars: is that balanced?

As I’m sure you’ve felt it on your own MMR, Dota 2 has a new hero. His name is Mars, being obviously inspired by the Roman god with the same…
Esports Industry
November 4, 2019

How Red Bull became a major player in the world of esports

With the recent news that Red Bull will be the official supplier of the 2019 LEC Spring and Summer Split, it’s time to take a quick look at how this…
Mobile Games
May 13, 2020

Mobile Gaming is here to shake up esports

Esports and gaming aren’t exactly new – they’ve been around for a few years at least. The world of gaming is always in flux though, and things that are popular…
Fortnite
June 11, 2019

Cowboy released from TSM after allegations of inappropriate behaviour

Fortnite team TSM has responded to recent allegations against their player Cowboy by dropping him from the team. This move came after a few days of coverage that increasingly lead…
Esports Industry
June 3, 2019

Japan and esports – a match made in heaven

It’s no secret that one of the leading forces in the world when it comes to esports is Japan – as a matter of fact, with a total of $19.2…
Dota 2
November 4, 2019

Disneyland Paris hosts the first-ever Dota 2 Major in France

Dota 2 and esports fans in France are set for a real treat this May, as Disneyland Paris will be hosting the first-ever Major tournament for this game in the…
Dota 2
June 17, 2019

StarLadder ImbaTV Dota 2 Minor Preview

StarLadder ImbaTV Dota 2 Minor is the 3rd Minor of the Dota Pro Circuit. The event marks the middle of the 2018-2019 competitive season and represents a key moment for…
Esports Industry
November 4, 2019

Razer aims to kickstart the esports scene in Malaysia

The acclaimed gaming hardware brand, Razer, have taken big steps to boost their presence in South East Asia by opening a new company headquarters in Malaysia. Their new offices will…
Apex Legends
June 2, 2020

Is Apex Legends better than Fortnite?

If you are into gaming and Esports in general, you have probably heard about the upcoming Battle Royale, Apex Legends. This game has taken the gaming community by storm, and…
Esports Industry
November 4, 2019

Comcast Spectacor joins forces with SK Telecom

The American sports and entertainment brand, Comcast Spectacor, are set to announce a brand new join venture with the famous South Korean esports team, SK Telecom. The move will be…
StarCraft Esports
June 17, 2019

Korea’s StarCraft League is about to launch into third season!

In the world of esports, South Korea is a league apart, a place without compare. Not only are esports a commonly accepted and popular hobby to the point even the…
Rainbow Six
July 9, 2019

Rainbow Six Siege Pro League Season IX Finals to grace Milan, Italy this year

Ubisoft has finally revealed the event schedule for the ninth season of Rainbow Six Siege’s Pro League. It details every major stop along the way, with the finals taking place…
LoL Esports
June 17, 2019

Kayle rework – LoL Champion rundown

After years of being stagnant on the Rift, Riot has reworked Kayle while keeping some of her key features. Passive: Kayle will gain certain buffs as she reaches key level…
Apex Legends
August 14, 2020

Apex Legends is already launching a competitive scene

Apex Legends has barely been available a week yet, but it is already pushing its way into the Esports market. The new shooter combines elements of a Battle Royale with…
Apex Legends
February 13, 2019

Apex Legends overtakes Fortnite in streaming

This week saw the launch of EA’s Apex Legends, a team-based Battle Royale game that has been labelled a Fortnite killer. The big launch of this free-to-play game has certainly…
Overwatch 2
June 17, 2019

Overwatch League 2019: Week 1 Day 1 Preview

Overwatch League action returns to the centerfold this week with the first day of competitive play set to start this Thursday, February 14. With this years format, teams are competing…
Overwatch 2
June 17, 2019

OWL Season Two preview: New York Excelsior

The New York Excelsior organization kept fans busy with their high highs and dismal lows over the 2018 season. In regular season play, there was no team more dominant on…
Overwatch 2
February 13, 2020

Hit or miss? Community reacts to new Paris Overwatch map

It’s been one week since the first new Overwatch map of 2019 has been released on PTR Servers. The new assault map, taking root in the illustrious city of Paris,…
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