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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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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,…
July 24, 2019
Epic addresses Fortnite’s aim assist exploit
Epic has acknowledged the recent exploit that was found in Fortnite. When performed properly, the bug allowed players to take out others with near super-human accuracy. The assistance given to…
June 9, 2020
Red Bull M.E.O. was a brawl, a clash, an adventure!
The Red Bull M.E.O. Global Finals are over and done with – the biggest mobile gaming bash out there has finally happened. After several months of regional qualifiers worldwide, the…
October 21, 2019
All 20 Overwatch League Teams receive new Twitter hashtags for 2019 season
The Overwatch League has been taking steps to go above and beyond their competition to legitimize themselves as the next big esport league. In accordance with that goal, Overwatch League…
July 3, 2020
SIS pioneers a new way to bet on competitive gaming
The UK-based sports betting service, Sports Information Services (SIS), has announced that it is spearheading a new way to provide betting on competitive gaming for traditional bookmakers. This will feature…
June 11, 2019
China approves esports careers as professions
Right after a controversial message from a German Olympic Sports Federation executive that esports apparently ‘don’t exist’, the nation of China swings the other way – they just made a…
July 24, 2019
TSM Myth calls for unionization after Fortnite backlash
Fortnite Professional Player Myth has called for Fortnite players to organise and unionize in response to recent actions by Epic. This comes on the back of a few recent missteps…
June 18, 2019
MSI 2019 to be held in Vietnam and Taipei
The 2019 Mid Season Invitationals, also known as this year’s MSI will be held for the first time in Vietnam and Taipei. What is the Mid Season Invitationals? MSI is…
November 4, 2019
Betway to sponsor the Berlin International Gaming esports team
The popular online bookmaker, Betway, have made another sponsorship deal with a top esports team. It was recently announced that Betway would be partnering with the Germany-based esports organization, Berlin…
July 9, 2019
Riot’s declining revenue and the role of merch
Ever since the introduction of Fortnite, League of Legends has been struggling with both maintain new player growth and overall player retention. Even with Riot’s recent emphasis on battle passes…
June 18, 2019
World Domination: Counting down each regions best team and their most fearsome rivals
With the 2019 competitive season revving up its action, teams from all around the world have big-time aspirations as they look to once again lay their sights on the Summoners…