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Counter-Strike
April 14, 2022

HCG Masters CSGO postponed mid-tournament leaving staff unpaid

Last week the HCG Masters was due to round into its grand finals, but a series of problems have left the tournament postponed mid-way through its run. The complications look…
Dota 2
April 14, 2022

D2CL gives hope to a lost region as Dota 2 tournaments remain on hiatus

Ever wonder where are the household Dota 2 teams from the Eastern Europe region of DPC? The likes of Team Spirit, Virtus.pro, AS Monaco Gambit, even PuckChamp have stopped getting…
Valorant
April 13, 2022

NiP and OpTic in do or die decider matches – VCT Masters Reykjavík

The fourth day of VALORANT Champions Tour 2022 Masters Reykjavík is upon us. Despite being only the start of the event, many surprises and upsets already took place. Eight games…
Esports Industry
April 13, 2022

Epic Games Metaverse: $2 Billion Investment round makes it the future of gaming?

Epic Games, arguably one of the biggest brands in gaming, has completed a monumental investment round worth a staggering $2 billion. This news came just one year after the organization…
Fortnite
April 13, 2022

Ludwig Mondays tournaments are changing Fortnite for the better

The Ludwig Mondays tournaments are going to be launching soon. This is how it’s all going to work and why it’s so unique for a Fortnite tournament. Ever since Ludwig…
Apex Legends
April 13, 2022

SteelSeries Prime Invitational – Last chance to practice before ALGS Playoffs

A new SteelSeries Apex Legends event is about to kick off over the Easter weekend. SteelSeries Prime Invitational is going to be an Apex Legends event for the ANZ and…
LoL Esports
April 12, 2022

RNG vs JD Gaming – Can either sweep and challenge Top Esports?

Royal Never Give Up, pre-tournament favorites to win the LPL, will face JD Gaming in Round 4 of the LPL playoffs. Winning pits them against Top Esports and a shot…
Call of Duty
April 12, 2022

Call of Duty League fans brace for event galore during mid season break

After such an epic run from Guerrillas in Major II, we are entering a small hiatus when it comes to CDL until it returns in May. Of course, even if…
Dota 2
April 12, 2022

Nigma Galaxy in free fall this season with no salvation in sight

From winning TI7 to struggling in the Dota Pro Circuit, Nigma Galaxy’s free fall has baffled fans watching the powerhouse struggle to win a single match. If Nigma continues this…
Overwatch 2
April 12, 2022

London Spitfire in a pinch for players close to season start

The Overwatch League is currently gearing up for its fifth and latest season, but it seems like teams are yet to quite pin down their final squads between retirements and…
LoL Esports
April 12, 2022

Brace for the hottest LoL EU Masters Main Event to date

Esport has its way of throwing up heroes in the most unlikeliest of situations. Teams often get a second shot at redemption, even if the wait for it can be…
Fortnite
April 11, 2022

Is Fortnite better without building?

Towards the end of March, Epic Games stripped building from Fortnite. It was a dramatic change that essentially turned Fortnite into a completely different game. For the last five years,…
Opinion Esports
April 11, 2022

Is Grand Theft Auto V the Greatest Game of All Time?

That’s a bold title, right? It has now been eleven years since Grand Theft Auto V was revealed to the world, and today, it’s still remarkably popular. We’ve seen a…
Crypto Gaming
April 11, 2022

Esports fans interest in buying cryptocurrency on the rise in 2022

The world of esports and cryptocurrencies have been crossing paths for quite a while. Most recently we’ve seen an acceleration of the intermingling in both industries. Cryptocurrency is becoming more…
Dota 2
April 11, 2022

RNG kick off a taxing superweek in Dota 2 – DPC China Tour 2 Week 4

The fourth week at Dota 2 DPC China Tour 2 will be a devastating week for participating teams. Due to the backlog of postponed matches caused by the lockdown in…
Valorant
April 10, 2022

XERXIA Esports puts rivals in the dirt at Valorant Masters Reykjavík

Coming into VALORANT Masters Reykjavík, we considered Xerxia underdogs and a B-tier team and a likely Groups dropout. They got second spot right behind Paper Rex in Valorant’s APAC Regional…
Opinion Esports
April 10, 2022

Tencent shutting down Penguin Esports is only the beginning

Video game giant Tencent recently announced that they will be shutting down their own streaming platform known as Penguin Esports after all attempts to consolidate their streaming holdings have been…
Crypto Gaming
April 10, 2022

Axie Infinity V2 vs Origin: Which one is better for you?

Axie Infinity Origin is now here, and players all around the world can now try the much-anticipated version of the worldwide NFT game phenomenon which will be its main version…
Valorant
April 8, 2022

How to start liking Fracture – The most hated Valorant map

Fracture is Valorant’s 7th map, released in patch 3.05, it continues to be one of the most hated maps in the game. However, opinions on Fracture are frankly… fractured, with…
StarCraft Esports
April 8, 2022

King of Battles Qualifiers Kick Off This Weekend

While the main tournament for King of Battles is still a bit off, starting on April 28th, there are still some matches that might be just the thing you need…
Super Smash Bros
April 8, 2022

Serpent Showdown – Smash Bros Ultimate Tournament with Mod HDR

Super Smash Bros is a long series with multiple games always having an active esports scene. Although, even with three different incarnations of the game regularly in competition, fans and…
Dota 2
April 7, 2022

Why is Io so prevalent in Dota 2 esports but not in pubs?

At the hundredth place for the most popular hero in pubs, Io certainly isn’t a favorite among average players. On average, Io’s pick rate is approximately four-percent but has a…
Valorant
April 7, 2022

VALORANT Masters Reykjavík 2022 Power Rankings

Iceland is preparing to host the first international Valorant LAN event of 2022. Twelve qualified teams from different areas of the world will aim to bring the trophy to their…
Valorant
April 7, 2022

VCT Masters Reykjavik – FNC vs NiP Preview

Fnatic vs. Ninjas in Pyjamas Fnatic attended the 2021 VCT Masters 2 in Reykjavik, securing second place. However, the team fell short of being EMEA’s top team having lost to…
Hearthstone
April 7, 2022

Pushing back Hearthstone Masters: Voyage to Sunken City is for the best

While pushing back certain events is usually not the best news in the world of esports, but in this case, it is probably one of the best decisions Blizzard made…
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