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Was Franchising the Right Move for Call of Duty Esports?

Was Franchising the Right Move for Call of Duty Esports?

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As we approach the midpoint of the season, we take a look at franchising; and if it was the right decision for the Call of Duty League. On October 9, 2019 the Call of Duty League was officially announced. This revealed the 12 locations that would have teams, and marked the start of the change […]




Overwatch: Paris Eternal Welcome Flex Support Fielder

Overwatch: Paris Eternal Welcome Flex Support Fielder

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Paris Eternal announced the signing of Joon “Fielder” Kwon. Paris Eternal has officially signed Joon “Fielder” Kwon to play as a flex support. He previously played with the Korean Contenders team GC Busan Wave. This new hire comes a few hours after the transfer from Paris formal main support, Harrison “Kruise” Pond, to Toronto Defiant. […]


Dota 2: OG.Seed Defeat OG in the WePlay! Pushka League Season 1

Dota 2: OG.Seed Defeat OG in the WePlay! Pushka League Season 1

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Here’s what happened in one of the most anticipated series of the week. As you probably know, there is a pretty amazing ongoing tournament called WePlay! Pushka League Season 1: Division 1. It features some of the best teams in Europe and CIS, who have come together to play for a $250K USD prize pool. […]


Overwatch: Kruise Leaves Paris Eternal for Toronto

Overwatch: Kruise Leaves Paris Eternal for Toronto

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Kruise is leaving the Paris Eternal to join its competitor in the Overwatch League, the Toronto Defiant. Harrison “Kruise” Pond, main support for Paris Eternal, now plays for Toronto Defiant. If Kruise has been with Paris Eternal for a year and a half, he has mainly been warming the bench this season. Since Brice “FDGod” […]


Fortnite: Scoring System Changed for Cash Cup Tournaments

Fortnite: Scoring System Changed for Cash Cup Tournaments

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Epic Games earns another win with the community after quickly changing its Cash Cup scoring system. Fortnite recently received an overhaul for the often volatile Cash Cup tournaments. In the past, competitors would play Cash Cups over a four-hour window, and the person with the most points would claim a couple of thousand dollars. Epic […]


Overwatch: No More Hero Pool for Lower Competitive Ranks

Overwatch: No More Hero Pool for Lower Competitive Ranks

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Hero pools will now use Overwatch League pick rates and no longer impact games below Masters and Grandmasters. Scott Mercer, Lead Designer for Overwatch, announced several changes for the hero pools: Hero pools will now use Overwatch League data Refined algorithm to prevent “hero pool ping pong” effect Hero pools only affect Masters and Grandmasters […]


Overwatch: Kellex from the Toronto Defiant Retires

Overwatch: Kellex from the Toronto Defiant Retires

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Kristian “Kellex” Keller, main support player for Toronto Defiant, retires from professional Overwatch. Kristian “Kellex” Keller, main support player for Toronto Defiant, retires after three years in the Overwatch League. At 21 years old, the Danish player managed to place 5-6th in the Overwatch League with Boston Uprising, and 5-6th in the Overwatch World Cup […]



CSGO: Unknown Assailants Vandalize S1mple’s Car

CSGO: Unknown Assailants Vandalize S1mple’s Car

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A prominent CS:GO player’s car had a rough run-in with some vandals. On the night of May 1, unknown miscreants heavily damaged Panamera of Aleksandr “s1mple” Kostyliev’s Porsche. S1mple is a famous CS:GO player who currently plays under the Natus Vincere banner. The information came from the dtp.kiev.ua project that tells about traffic incidents in […]


Valorant Raises Concerns for Overwatch’s Future

Valorant Raises Concerns for Overwatch’s Future

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One of the San Francisco Shock’s most prominent members is leaving to play Valorant professionally signifying serious concerns for Overwatch. He came, he saw and he conquered. Thank you and best of luck in your future endeavors @Sinatraa🧡 pic.twitter.com/XCyWSzN4UV — NRG Shock (@SFShock) April 28, 2020 Jay “Sinatraa” Won isn’t the first Overwatch player to […]


Twitch Releases Brand New Esports Directory

Twitch Releases Brand New Esports Directory

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With the amount of time that the world has spent in quarantine, Twitch streaming has never been more popular. The videogame industry is doing surprisingly well right now, almost on a new high following this COVID pandemic. While other industries are getting hit harder than ever, gamers are getting by just fine by staying inside […]


Remastered Call of Duty Modern Warfare 2 Campaign Released

Remastered Call of Duty Modern Warfare 2 Campaign Released

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Call of Duty popularity has been on the rise for the past few weeks. With fan hype growing for the CDL, there could not possibly have been a better time for Activision/Blizzard to drop their Modern Warfare 2 campaign remake. https://twitter.com/CallofDuty/status/1255965286601076736?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Etweet Fans have been anticipating the latest revamp of classic COD for the past few […]


Team Secret Withdraws from Fortnite and Releases its Roster

Team Secret Withdraws from Fortnite and Releases its Roster

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Team Secret explains their decision to leave Fortnite. Organizations within Fortnite have had a rough go as of late. Many highly recognizable esports brands have ultimately released their rosters, and thus, discontinued their interest and participation in competitive Fortnite. These continued trends have impacted players significantly. It forces a scenario on players where they have […]


Fortnite: World Cup Runner-Up Wolfiez Signs with Excel Esports

Fortnite: World Cup Runner-Up Wolfiez Signs with Excel Esports

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The UK controller king has signed to an esports organization. After Lazarus Esports disbanded their entire Fortnite roster, many talented players became free agents at the drop of a hat. Players like Nate “Kreo” Kou and Jordan “Crimz” Herzog were just two of multiple Lazarus Esports members that no longer had an organization to represent […]


Call Of Duty: The Seattle Surge Roster Problem

Call Of Duty: The Seattle Surge Roster Problem

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Was a roster change the right move for The Seattle Surge? After having a slow start in the Call of Duty League (CDL) The Seattle Surge seem to have turned it around, but was their roster change the right move? We take a closer look. Ian ‘Enable’ Wyatt The Seattle Surge started their CDL journey […]


VALORANT: Interview with Commentator David “Simo” Rabinovitch

VALORANT: Interview with Commentator David “Simo” Rabinovitch

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We chat with David “Simo” Rabinovitch, an amateur esports commentator who’s recently been gaining some traction in Valorant. With its explosion in popularity during its recent closed beta release, VALORANT has been elevating many careers to new heights. It’s also been creating careers and giving the spotlight to otherwise unknown personalities; Among these rising stars […]


Dota 2: Valve Announce The International will be Postponed

Dota 2: Valve Announce The International will be Postponed

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Dota fans will have to imagine their 2020, without TI 10. It’s been a rough year for the Dota Pro Circuit. Restrictions and regulations brought about by the spread of COVID-19 made it impossible for events anywhere to run as planned. And the DPC was no exception. Although many events pivoted to an all-online format, […]


Why Sinatraa left Overwatch for Valorant

Why Sinatraa left Overwatch for Valorant

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We take a look at why the Overwatch MVP left for Valorant. Less than a year ago, Jay “sinatraa” Won was winning the Overwatch League and the Overwatch World Cup with Team USA. Today, he announced leaving Overwatch and San Francisco Shock for Valorant. Why did Overwatch 2019 MVP leave Blizzard’s game for Valorant? A […]


CS:GO: ImAPet Reportedly Joining 100 Thieves as Coach

CS:GO: ImAPet Reportedly Joining 100 Thieves as Coach

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ImAPet may be on his way to 100 Thieves. 100 Thieves are set to add Chet “ImAPet” Singh as Head CS:GO Coach, as per a report from DBLTAP. The former Evil Geniuses coach was released from the organization earlier this month. He spent nearly two years with the roster’s core. 100 Thieves are in need […]


Overwatch: Head Coach PaJion Quits Vancouver Titans

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Coach Pajion mutually parts way with Vancouver Titans, the team we brought to the second place of the Overwatch League in 2019. Minutes after the departure of off-tank player Hyeon-Woo “JJANU” Choi, Vancouver Titans suffer a new blow: Head Coach Ji-Sub “paJion” Hwang is also leaving the team. Hello, Vancouver fans! Thank you all so […]


Overwatch: Vancouver Titans Releases JJANU

Overwatch: Vancouver Titans Releases JJANU

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The Vancouver Titans announced parting ways with their off-tank player Hyeon-Woo “JJANU” Choi. Vancouver Titans and off-tank player Hyeon-Woo “JJANU” Choi agreed to mutually part ways. Choi was with the Titans ever since the team creation, back when Vancouver hired the Overwatch Contenders 2018 Season 2: Korea winning team, RunAway. With Vancouver Titans, Choi displayed […]


Epic Games Outlines Competitive Fortnite Roadmap into 2021

Epic Games Outlines Competitive Fortnite Roadmap into 2021

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Fortnite developers have laid out a future landscape of what fans and players can expect from a competitive standpoint. Epic Games and, more importantly, competitive Fortnite received a clear picture of what fans and players can expect moving forward through 2020 and on into 2021. After some hiccups through the process, it appears that the […]


League of Legends: What the Canceled MSI Could Have Been

League of Legends: What the Canceled MSI Could Have Been

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MSI is canceled, but it could have been quite a thrilling competition. This time last year, each region was getting ready to send its representative to the highly competitive League of Legends Mid-Season Invitational. The top teams from each region were sent to duke it out for the title of “best team in the world” […]


Fortnite: FNCS Invitational players to watch out for – NA East Edition

Fortnite: FNCS Invitational players to watch out for – NA East Edition

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We take a look at some compelling storylines and exciting solo players for the upcoming $2 million FNCS Invitational. Epic Games dropped a bombshell of an announcement with an FNCS Invitational featuring all previously qualified FNCS finalists. The qualifications take into account the top players across all seven regions from Season X, Chapter 2 Season […]


Why Brands Spend Millions in Esports Sponsorship

Why Brands Spend Millions in Esports Sponsorship

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Esports is a growing industry, with a bigger viewership year after year. As many eyeballs are on esports, this an opportunity for brands to reach a new, engaged audience. Through advertisements and sponsorship, some brands are massively investing in esports. As esports get more popular, brand reach new marketing opportunities More and more companies are […]


Chipotle Set to Go Live with Call of Duty Warzone Challenger Series

Chipotle Set to Go Live with Call of Duty Warzone Challenger Series

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Burritos. Bullets. What else could you ask for? Semi-Fast Food establishment Chipotle is stepping into the esports ring tomorrow, with its new Chipotle Challenger Series. 𝒟𝑒𝒶𝓇 𝑔𝒶𝓂𝑒𝓇𝓈, We're streaming the Chipotle Challenger Series Finale ft. @CallofDuty Warzone w/ @Nadeshot, @CouRageJD, @TSM_Myth, @scump, @timthetatman & more. Tune in Thursday @ 12pm PT/3pm ET on our Twitch: […]



The Sentinels Reveal their Valorant Roster

The Sentinels Reveal their Valorant Roster

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The Sentinels announce their Valorant team led by Overwatch 2019 MVP Jay “Sinatraa” Won. If Valorant is still under closed beta, the game already sets new standards. Gameplay streamings break viewership records. And many professional players are leaving their award-winning teams to join a game not even publicly launched yet. Four of these esports champions […]



The Top Five Call of Duty League Teams Ranked

The Top Five Call of Duty League Teams Ranked

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Here are our top-ranked Call of Duty League teams. With the amount of hype surrounding the CDL right now, we thought it would be a good time to break down our favorite teams in the league. https://twitter.com/CODLeague/status/1254581649456500736 While stats are important here, this list also factors in the complete scope of how each selected team […]


FaZe Clan Partners with Sugar23 to Start their Own Studio

FaZe Clan Partners with Sugar23 to Start their Own Studio

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FaZe Clan is teaming up with Sugar23 for a huge project. Top American esports organization FaZe Clan is an unstoppable force both on and offline. Their presence is huge in the esports community. Now, it looks like the Clan has their eyes on a new media prize. Just this week, the Clan have announced that […]



Dota 2: WePlay!’s Decision on VP.Prodigy and OG.Seed

Dota 2: WePlay!’s Decision on VP.Prodigy and OG.Seed

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Here is what WePlay!’s lead esports manager had to say about the situation with VP, OG and Division 1. The last couple of days were very interesting for every Dota 2 fan. Apart from the ongoing tournaments, one of which is WePlay!’s Pushka League, two of the most famous Dota 2 players in the world […]


CS:GO: CSPPA, Tournament Organizers Reportedly Considering Offseason Date Change

CS:GO: CSPPA, Tournament Organizers Reportedly Considering Offseason Date Change

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The CSPPA proposes new offseason dates while ESL One Cologne remains in jeopardy. The Counter-Strike Professional Players’ Association (CSPPA) and multiple tournament organizers are discussing a reschedule of the upcoming offseason breaks, according to a report from HLTV. The proposed change would fall on ESL One Cologne’s scheduled dates. The German tournament remains in question […]


League of Legends: The LCS Summer Split Begins on June 13

League of Legends: The LCS Summer Split Begins on June 13

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The next chapter of the LCS starts in mid-June. The LCS has announced that the Summer Split will begin on June 13. This announcement comes shortly after the cancellation of the Mid-Season Invitational and the LEC’s return on June 12. Originally, the start date for the split was later, but now that MSI won’t happen, […]


TikTok Enters the Esports World for Multi Tournament Cup

TikTok Enters the Esports World for Multi Tournament Cup

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Though they haven’t assumed world domination quite yet, the video app Tik Tok sure knows how to ride the hype train. TikTok has officially partnered with Collegiate StarLeague, one of the most world-renowned esports organizations, to create a new type of tournament. The Tik Tok Cup matches (and prizes) are pretty killer. Approximately $60,000 will […]


Fortnite: Reformed Duo and Solo Cash Cups to Debut on April 30

Fortnite: Reformed Duo and Solo Cash Cups to Debut on April 30

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Cash Cups are receiving a significant overhaul for future competitions! Epic Games are turning the corner with their recent competitive Fortnite developments. First, they announced a $2M USD Fortnite Champion Series Invitational, which will feature past FNCS Champions and Open Qualifiers in the event. Now, after many months of player feedback, it appears that Cash […]



Fortnite: Tfue Accuses World Champ Bugha of Teaming in Scrims

Fortnite: Tfue Accuses World Champ Bugha of Teaming in Scrims

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Cheating allegations continue in competitive Fortnite involving Twitch star Tfue and World Cup Champion Bugha. Since the announcement of the FNCS Invitational, players have begun working on their drop spots and loot paths. Twitch superstar and former Fortnite Champion Turner “Tfue” Tenney is one of these many players looking to establish a strategy in solos. […]


Overwatch Hero Pool Week of April 27

Overwatch Hero Pool Week of April 27

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McCree, Widowmaker, Wrecking Ball and Mercy are the heroes banned from Overwatch for the week of April 27. It is a tradition now. Every week a selection of heroes; two DPS, one tank and one support, are banned from Overwatch. If the hero pools used to be different between the Overwatch League, Contenders and competitive […]


CS:GO: Hellraisers Return to the Scene With a New Roster

CS:GO: Hellraisers Return to the Scene With a New Roster

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HellRaisers are back in the CS:GO scene with a brand new roster. After short break CIS-powerhouse, HellRaisers, have announced a new CS:GO lineup. The new roster is set to participate in the upcoming ESEA S34 Season. The only player from the old roster to survive the reshuffle was Vadim “Flarich” Karetin. HellRaisers old roster was […]


Five Need to Know Call of Duty: Modern Warfare Players

Five Need to Know Call of Duty: Modern Warfare Players

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Call of Duty: Modern Warfare is at a new height of popularity despite the amount of panic happening throughout the world.  Warzone has been a great success for fans and professional players are still getting in their appearances thanks for live-streamed CDL matches. So now that the games will be played from home as well […]


Dota 2: Takeaways from Day 3 of WePlay!’s Pushka League Season 1

Dota 2: Takeaways from Day 3 of WePlay!’s Pushka League Season 1

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Here are some of the more interesting things from Day Three of the Pushka League. After the COVID-19 pandemic took over the world and the Dota 2 Pro Circuit was put on a hold, all tournaments are now online. So, just a few days after we watched ESL One LA, another interesting event started. WePlay!’s […]


League of Legends: Doublelift Officially Returns to TSM

League of Legends: Doublelift Officially Returns to TSM

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The rumors are true, the star ADC is back with his old team. Today, Team SoloMid (“TSM”) confirmed that Yiliang “Doublelift” Peng is joining their League of Legends roster. Rumors have been floating around about him first leaving Team Liquid, then about the possibility of him moving to TSM. They were from credible sources and […]


Fortnite: FNCS Champions Receive Exclusive In-Game Pickaxe

Fortnite: FNCS Champions Receive Exclusive In-Game Pickaxe

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FNCS Champions received the rarest pickaxe in Fortnite history. One of the allures of Fortnite: Battle Royale is in its skins, emotes, back bling, glider and pickaxes. These items are attainable via the seasonal Battle Passes and are also purchasable from the Fortnite Item Shop. Rare items are few and far between, considering that most […]


Dota 2: Keen Gaming Goes Through Another Roster Change

Dota 2: Keen Gaming Goes Through Another Roster Change

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Keen Gaming goes through another big roster change. One considered as one of the best teams in China, Keen Gaming haven’t been able to show their real prowess recently. In fact, the entire DPC wasn’t really going well for them and the COVID-19 situation didn’t help either. Some of you might not know, but KG […]


Overwatch: Visa Issues Prevent neptuNo from Playing with Guangzhou Charge

Overwatch: Visa Issues Prevent neptuNo from Playing with Guangzhou Charge

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Alberto “neptuNo” González has to leave South Korea as his visa expires. He will not be able to attend the forthcoming Guangzhou Charge matches in the Overwatch League. The coronavirus health crisis hits the Overwatch League once more. The Guangzhou Charge released an official statement to announce that Alberto “neptuNo” González will not be able […]




Across the Country, Esports Continue to Grow in Popularity

Across the Country, Esports Continue to Grow in Popularity

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Esports are dominating the entertainment in the COVID-19 world. Quarantine has kept a lot of people inside for days on end. For some, it seems like life has become a blurred vision of what it once was, just with smaller gas prices, more face masks, and the unbearably important virtue of washing your hands. Now […]



Riot Unveils New Competitive Mode for Valorant

Riot Unveils New Competitive Mode for Valorant

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A highly requested ranked mode is coming to Valorant. Valorant’s honeymoon phase is slowly coming to a close with Riot ironing out most of the wrinkles, tournaments being held, and competitive mode on its way. We've heard your requests to find out where you rank on the VALORANT ladder. Competitive mode is coming! Senior Producer […]



Fortnite: Travis Scott Astronomical was a spectacle to behold

Fortnite: Travis Scott Astronomical was a spectacle to behold

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Travis Scott’s Astronomical concert was an outstanding display and an event worth watching. Fortnite: Battle Royale has come a long way since the Marshmello concert back in Season 7. The event smashed viewership records across all major streaming platforms, and millions were in attendance. We are now five seasons removed from that historical event, and […]


CS:GO: ESL Reviewing Potential Road to Rio Conflicts of Interest

CS:GO: ESL Reviewing Potential Road to Rio Conflicts of Interest

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ESL will evaluate MIBR and Yeah’s team ownership issue. ESL will be evaluating a number of conflicts of interest that have been reported by participants of ESL One: Road to Rio, the tournament organizer revealed on Twitter. Road to Rio is the first of four Regional Major Ranking events on the way to the ESL […]


Top Esports Organizations of 2020

Top Esports Organizations of 2020

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Cloud9 This North American esports organization has a history in a majority of the established esports. Beginning with League of Legends, Cloud9 if not anything, was consistently making it to nearly ever LoL Worlds since their beginning. Their CS team has won a few notable Majors, and their Overwatch League team, the London Spitfire claimed […]


Dota 2: Universe Retires from Dota 2

Dota 2: Universe Retires from Dota 2

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One of the best offlaners of all time retires from Dota 2. It seems like the COVID-19 pandemic will leave a mark in Dota 2’s history. Not only did we see a transition in the international gaming scene as tournaments are now online held online but we also saw the retirement of one of the […]



Fortnite: Meet TSM EmadGG – The Viewing Party Superstar

Fortnite: Meet TSM EmadGG – The Viewing Party Superstar

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Emad has emerged as a viewing party phenomenon and a breath of fresh air in Fortnite. The third Fortnite Champion Series just wrapped up over the weekend with a variety of interesting takeaways from the competition. First and foremost, the competition itself and those who broadcasted their points of view live saw hundreds of thousands of […]


WWE’s Ronda Rousey Teams up with Top PC Company iBUYPOWER

WWE’s Ronda Rousey Teams up with Top PC Company iBUYPOWER

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Rousey will team up with iBUYPOWER to provide livestream content and product announcements. Former MMA champion and WWE wrestler Ronda Rousey is dipping her toes into the streaming market. iBUYPOWER introduced Rousey as a brand ambassador today. She’ll be teaming up with the computer company to collaborate on vlogs, product announcements — and even surprise […]


Could Epic Games Have Huge Plans for Fortnite’s Future?

Could Epic Games Have Huge Plans for Fortnite’s Future?

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What Epic Games’ hopeful valuation increase could mean for Fortnite’s future. Fortnite creators Epic Games have seen a monumental rise for the popular Battle Royale title since its release three years ago. Reports back in December of 2018 estimated that Epic Games profited nearly $3B USD at that time two years ago. Since then, Fortnite […]


CS:GO: SicK Steps Back From Competitive CS:GO

CS:GO: SicK Steps Back From Competitive CS:GO

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The 21-year-old former CompLexity rifler has retired. Hunter “SicK” Mims has decided to step away from professional Counter-Strike, the 21-year-old announced on Twitter today. SicK has been active in the competitive CS:GO scene since 2015, representing Team SoloMid, Rogue, and CompLexity throughout his career. He plans to turn his focus towards VALORANT, a new tactical […]



Esports is Evolving due to COVID-19

Esports is Evolving due to COVID-19

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COVID-19 hit the world hard and affected just about every major form of entertainment. Since the cancellation of major traditional sports, esports has adapted to thrive in the hard times. Esports Betting In April, the Nevada Gaming Control Board (NGCB) accepted nearly every major esport into their catalog of wagering. In the United States. The […]



League of Legends: Doublelift Reportedly Moving to TSM

League of Legends: Doublelift Reportedly Moving to TSM

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Doublelift may be going back to TSM. After a tumultuous Spring Split, Yiliang “Doublelift” Peng is leaving Team Liquid. Today, ESPN’s Jacob Wolf reported that he is headed back to his old team, Team SoloMid. Doublelift was one of the core members of the TL squad that dominated the LCS for the past two years. […]


Apex Legends: Is the TSM Era Coming to an End?

Apex Legends: Is the TSM Era Coming to an End?

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TSM may no longer take trophies but it is still their era for now. TSM’s winning streak in the ALGS (Apex Legends Global Series) came to an end on April 6th after Team Liquid Blue topped the Online Tournament #3. This trend continues as Rogue then finished first place in Online Tournament 4, which concluded […]


Dota 2: WePlay! Pushka League Season 1 Favorites

Dota 2: WePlay! Pushka League Season 1 Favorites

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We are just a few days away until this event begins, so let’s take a look at who has the biggest chance of winning. WePlay! has organized a couple of fantastic events in the last couple of months. Their most recent one was a charity event that took place at the beginning fo the COVID-19 […]


Creating the СS:GO Ranking System; Winners and Losers

Creating the СS:GO Ranking System; Winners and Losers

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Freebies are over. Recently, Counter-Strike: Global Offensive devs have introduced a ranking system. Now, instead of guaranteed slots at the upcoming major for the 14 best teams, everything is decided on regional ranking tournaments. Everything is fair: who earns points, goes to the major. The new system is, frankly, good, but it’s also destroyed the […]




Forget Farmville, Facebook is Launching a New App for Video Gaming

Forget Farmville, Facebook is Launching a New App for Video Gaming

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In a world where video games are more popular than movies, it was only a matter of time until The Social Network started their hand at online video streaming. Today, Facebook unveiled plans to release a brand new, top of the line video apps. The app itself collects each of Facebook’s gaming-related services together including […]


Peter “PPD” Dager Retires from Dota 2

Peter “PPD” Dager Retires from Dota 2

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After spending nearly a decade in Dota 2, PPD has decided to step away from the scene. There are many iconic North American Dota 2 players that have had a tremendous impact on the professional scene. One of those players is Peter “PPD” Dager, a player that played for teams such as Evil Geniuses and […]


Dota 2: ESL One LA Online Meta Analysis

Dota 2: ESL One LA Online Meta Analysis

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Let’s take a look at some of the hottest heroes during this event. As you know, the original idea behind this event was to be a part of the DPC. However, after the COVID-19 pandemic, Valve decided to postpone the entire DPC, which led ESL to change their tournament and make it online. As a […]


Fortnite: FNCS Chapter 2 – Season 2 Final Results

Fortnite: FNCS Chapter 2 – Season 2 Final Results

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Fortnite’s third Champion Series competition concluded this weekend with a variety of surprising results across all seven competitive regions. In total, 24 duos competed in the Grand Finals of each region to decide who would walk away with the title of Chapter 2 Season 2 FNCS Champion. Although the prize pool breakdown differed in every […]



ESPN to Broadcast Valorant Invitational Tomorrow

ESPN to Broadcast Valorant Invitational Tomorrow

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ESPN has been dipping their toes into esports a lot more recently due to the COVID-19 epidemic. This week, the ESPN Esports is set to debut their VALORANT Invitational. This is an original ESPN series showcasing teams of professional players from other esport scenes across the globe. The teams will compete from April 20th to […]


FaZe Clan Reportedly Raises over $40 Million in Funding

FaZe Clan Reportedly Raises over $40 Million in Funding

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FaZe Clan pulled off a very successful round of fundraising. Leading esports organization FaZe Clan has released details this week regarding their Series A funding round. In it, the organization raised over $40 million dollars. This funding round was led by Jimmy Iovine and NTWRK, which was unveiled earlier this month. Those who contributed towards […]



Fortnite: Nate Hill and Funk Grieved out of FNCS Grand Finals Appearance

Fortnite: Nate Hill and Funk Grieved out of FNCS Grand Finals Appearance

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Controversy struck NA East heat two in the Fortnite Champion Series competition. FaZe Clan’s Nate Hill and Funk have become synonymous with Fortnite over the last three years. These veterans have been at it from the very beginning, with success back in the Summer Skirmish days in 2018. These two signed to FaZe and have […]


Fortnite: FNCS Finals Day 1 Results

Fortnite: FNCS Finals Day 1 Results

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See how the first two heats played out in five of the seven competitive Fortnite regions with $5M USD on the line. As expected, the first round of heats in the Duos Fortnite Champion Series did not finish without controversy. Although we still have two full days of action remaining, we have arrived at the […]


New Test Server for Call of Duty: Mobile Finally Drops

New Test Server for Call of Duty: Mobile Finally Drops

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Activision released its latest test server build for Call of Duty: Mobile players yesterday. The latest test build contains all the upcoming features to the game so that players can give feedback on bugs and gameplay before it is released in the main version. The test build will run till April 21 and is only […]



Fortnite: Europe FNCS Full List of Heats, Start Times and Analysis

Fortnite: Europe FNCS Full List of Heats, Start Times and Analysis

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A deep dive into the European heats and see which duos you should keep an eye on through this weekend’s events. The Duos Fortnite Champion Series concludes this weekend, and we have four heats in the European region watch. Europe features some of the world’s best players, including MrSavage, Benjyfishy, Mongraal, Wolfiez and many others. […]


Valorant So Far: Gameplay Highs and Lows

Valorant So Far: Gameplay Highs and Lows

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Gain some insight into Riot Games’ shooter, Valorant. Valorant is a hard game, and not just because of its insanely accurate aiming system. With about two weeks to mess around in the closed beta so far, it’s proved more than a little frustrating. A Learning Experience Valorant’s abilities don’t make the game any easier — […]


ForZe Opens Online CS:GO School for Players of all Levels

ForZe Opens Online CS:GO School for Players of all Levels

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ForZe Esports is opening their own CS:GO school for those who aim to become professional CS:GO esports athletes. The system is based on programs with three levels of difficulty with final tests and exams after each one. People of any age can study in ForZe’s CS:GO school, but if you are under 18, you need […]


Sony Unveils Plans to Reduce Total Number of PS5 Consoles

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It looks like Sony’s plans for the PlayStation 5 console will be changing. In a new report released earlier today, Sony unveiled plans to reduce the total number of PS5 consoles produced this year. Less than 6 million in fact. While many fans and eagerly-hyped buyers chalked the delay up to the impact of COVID-19, […]


Valorant Drops Fire & Brimstone in the Latest Gameplay Reveal

Valorant Drops Fire & Brimstone in the Latest Gameplay Reveal

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A new gameplay teaser has been revealed for Valorant Agent Brimstone. Valorant’s newest video, which clocks in at just 33 seconds gives us our first proper look at the game’s tough controller style USA Agent, Brimstone. Using a combination of fire and, well, brimstone you’ll look to take control of the map with Brimstone’s suite […]


League of Legends: BMW Partners with Fnatic, G2 Esports, Cloud9, T1 and FunPlus Phoenix

League of Legends: BMW Partners with Fnatic, G2 Esports, Cloud9, T1 and FunPlus Phoenix

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The German automotive giant BMW has made a huge move into esports. BMW has picked up a sponsorship with five of the world’s largest esports (and League of Legends) teams. With the new deal involving Europe’s Fnatic and G2, US organization Cloud9, Chinese side FunPlus Phoenix and Korean organizationsT1. The partnership will see content activations […]


Now Live: Streaming Full-Time on Twitch

Now Live: Streaming Full-Time on Twitch

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Making money playing video games isn’t a pipe dream anymore. Now it’s a real job. Most video game fans know the stories of successful, millionaire streamers like Tyler “Ninja” Blevins, Michael “shroud” Grzesiek, and Turner “Tfue” Tenney. But how do you make money on Twitch in 2020 if you’re not already blessed with a massive […]


Esports Talent Agency Rumble Gaming Partners with Gaming Org Fade2Karma

Esports Talent Agency Rumble Gaming Partners with Gaming Org Fade2Karma

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Rumble Gaming and Fade2Karma have announced their new partnership today. They will collaborate to expand their viewer bases and bring esports and gaming content to more people. Both companies are known for bringing their brands and creators to prominence and the partnership is a promising one indeed. Rumble Gaming is an esports talent agency that […]


Fortnite: NA East FNCS Full Heats and Analysis

Fortnite: NA East FNCS Full Heats and Analysis

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FNCS Heats have finally arrived. See which NA East players made the cut and when they will be playing this weekend. The finale of the Chapter 2 Season 2 Fortnite Champion Series is upon us. All seven competitive regions are competing in a variety of heats to decide which duos will partake in the Grand […]


Riot Games Unveils Valorant Esports Plans

Riot Games Unveils Valorant Esports Plans

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The groundwork is set for Valorant esports. Riot Games has outlined its plans for Valorant as an esports ahead of the game’s summer release. The game’s esports ecosystem will be built around Riot Games’ three core pillars — competitive integrity, accessibility, and authenticity. Their hope is that all aspiring pro players have a chance to […]


Fortnite: Twitch Drops Enabled for FNCS Season Finals

Fortnite: Twitch Drops Enabled for FNCS Season Finals

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Get ready to grab some loot from the FNCS Finals. The Fortnite Champion Series for Chapter 2 Season 2 concludes this weekend with a round of heats and the Grand Finals across all seven competitive regions. Some of the world’s best duos will be competing for a piece of the $5M USD prize pool that […]



What to Expect in Season 5 of Apex Legends

What to Expect in Season 5 of Apex Legends

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Season 5 of Apex Legends is right around the corner. The reported release date for the new season is May 5, 2020. Though the official release is still weeks away, many of its details have already been revealed/leaked. Here is what players can expect to see in Season 5. New Legend – Loba As is […]


Fortnite: Chap Declares Free Agency from Team Liquid

Fortnite: Chap Declares Free Agency from Team Liquid

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Chap is in search of a new organization after informing the Twittersphere of his free agency from Team Liquid. Today may have marked the end of an era for Team Liquid’s Fortnite team after Ryan “Chap” Chaplo announced that he is now a free agent, indicating he is fielding offers from other organizations. The announcement […]


Fantasy Sports Platform Monkey Knife Fight Gets into Esports

Fantasy Sports Platform Monkey Knife Fight Gets into Esports

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Monkey Knife Fight is finally expanding into the esports world. It was probably inevitable given the growing popularity of esports. But COVID-19 gave the extra push needed for fantasy sports platform Monkey Knife Fight to finally expand their operations into esports. Thanks to a partnership with gaming events company Enthusiast Gaming, Monkey Knife Fight is […]