Last night favorites Aydan & Rated won the $25K tournament, here’s how. Boom.TV Hosted their $25K Code Red Warzone tournament last night, bringing together some of the best Warzone players in the world to compete. With exceptional players such as Tommey, Jukeyz, HusKerrs and ZLaner competing, Aydan & Rated came out on top. Here’s how […]
Learn everything you need to know about Fortnite Battle Royale’s Nintendo Epic Games and Nintendo have combined forces to produce the first-ever Switch Cup 2, a Fortnite tournament open only to players on Nintendo Switch. The developers have granted console players similar opportunities in the past, with the PlayStation-only Generation Cup and $1M USD Xbox Cup. […]
Epic Games will restrict all-black and all-white options for the controversial superhero skins. Fortnite Battle Royale has a strange history of occasionally offering ‘pay-to-win’ cosmetics and items unknowingly. It’s almost a certainty that players within the community will find a way to exploit the developers’ missteps when possible. Last year, a noteworthy occurrence took place […]
The Warzone competition continues with yet another duos tournament tonight. Tonight Boom.TV keep the competitive Warzone action going with their $25K Code Red tournament. This tournament will see some of the best Warzone players in the world compete for their part of the prize pool. Here’s everything you need to know. Format The $25K Code […]
Evil Geniuses have broken down barriers by announcing their very own Valorant roster. Nearly every organization has begun planting its roots in Riot’s latest and fairly successful esport. Most organizations have put together all-star teams, and some like Dignitas and Cloud9 have put together multiple rosters. Esports is primarily dominated by men and while Valorant […]
Drops are back, but this year they’re even easier to get ahold of. Last year the Call of Duty League gave us access to special in-game drops for watching the CDL matches through their website. This year they’re doing the same, however, account integration with YouTube has arrived, making it much easier to receive the […]
Learn all you need to know about earning Twitch Drops during FNCS Chapter 2 – Season 5. Fortnite Champion Series (FNCS) Chapter 2 – Season 5 begins in about one week, and players are competing for upwards of $3M USD. Starting in Chapter 2 – Season 1, Epic Games gave an incentive to FNCS viewers; a […]
Find out which teams will compete in the Twitch Rivals Streamer Bowl 2! The grand finalè of Twitch’s second annual Streamer Bowl is nearly upon us. Personalities involved in Fortnite have spent the last few weeks competing for a top draft spot in this year’s competition. Defending champ and Fortnite superstar Cody “Clix” Conrod earned […]
With more and more players able to get their hands on League of Legends mobile ahead of its 2021 full release. So far, players across Asia and Europe have got their hands on Wild Rift during its closed beta and now open beta phases. In this article, you’ll find all the latest information about the […]
After joining the Ultra’s ownership team last summer, Marner has been included in his first content piece. Last summer, OverActive Media introduced Toronto Maple Leaf forward Mitch Marner as a new member of the ownership group. Since the new year, Toronto Ultra has been teasing a content piece including himself and their very own Anthony […]
Here are three of the best offlaners that you can pick in Dota 2. It is safe to say that the offlane is one of the most underrated positions in Dota 2. Even if the offlaner does a magnificent job by shutting down the enemy safelane, the carry and the midlaner usually get all the […]
Learn all you need to know about Combat Gaming’s $50K USD charity Fortnite competition. Content creators, celebrities and professional Fortnite Battle Royale players are teaming up with Combat Gaming for a $50K USD charity event this Thursday. Combat Gaming has a history of organizing charitable gaming events, including two Call of Duty: Warzone tournaments, which […]
The Subliners’ official academy roster continues to grow with Spart being the latest addition The New York Subliners is one of the few Call of Duty League teams to have an academy roster. It has already shown its benefits, with academy player Conor “Diamondcon” Johst being promoted to the starting roster following Tommy “ZooMaa” Paparatto’s […]
Apex Legends has released a gameplay trailer, featuring some new gameplay changes, Fuse’s abilities and more. Respawn Entertainment is back with another hype trailer for the upcoming Apex Legends Season 8 trailer. The new gameplay trailed demonstrates plenty of new features, including Fuse’s abilities, Battle Pass teasers, a Golden Magazine and more. Here is what […]
An Amazon Prime Video docuseries highlighting professional gamers is coming soon to Amazon. On January 31, an exciting new series is releasing for gaming enthusiasts on Amazon Prime Video. Dubbed GameBreakers, this docuseries is produced by Network Productions Inc. and presented by Capre Diem Media Corporation. The show first debuted on the Game+ network on […]
After a few months without a sponsor, mudgolems is now a part of Tundra Esports. Back in September 2020, the European Dota 2 scene was shattered by a newly-formed team. Adrian “Fata” Trinks, Neta “33” Shapira, and three other players decided to team up and go up against the best teams in Europe. The team […]
The battles that grabbed viewers’ attention in 2020, and the most notable moments of the year, here’s what spectators found fascinating. More than a mere hobby for many people, esports is now a multi million dollar industry; with the numbers of professional gamers getting into this form of professional sports competition increasing day by day. […]
Could BOTH car and weapon modifications be coming to Fortnite? Fortnite: Battle Royale continues evolving with each passing season. Epic Games has found unique ways of working new mechanics, locations, items, weapons and more into the game. Just this season, the developers introduced a new Sand Tunneling mechanic, giving movement around the map much more […]
Epic Games and Fortnite: Battle Royale are teaming up with popular Twitch streamers to offer players free items during a new winter-themed event. The first-ever Fortnite Winter Trials has arrived. This event gives Fortnite players a chance at grabbing some in-game items for minimal effort. Emotes, wraps and sprays are some of the exclusive cosmetics […]
Looking to improve in Overwatch? Look no further! One of the most popular team-based FPS Shooters today is Overwatch. We asked a pro player for useful tips and collected valuable information for you that will help improve you as a player and make your gameplay more efficient. Here are some tips he shared with us. […]
Here are some of the best carries that you can pick. 2021 definitely looks better than 2020, especially when it comes down to Dota 2. Our favorite game was under heavy pressure from COVID-19, which forced Valve to postpone the DPC. What’s more, there were pretty much no LAN events, which means that we only […]
Redbull Campus Clutch is the first global Collegiate Valorant competition kicking off in February across 50 countries. In another effort to keep Valorant relevant and accessible, Riot has teamed up with Redbull Gaming for one of the largest collegiate esports competitions to date. Not only has Valorant had booming growth in its esports scene, but […]
Fortnite’s developers unveil the newest addition to the ‘Fortnite Crew’ subscription service. Epic Games is nearly three months into its Fortnite Crew subscription service, which costs subscribers $15 USD per month for an exclusive skin, Battle Pass and 1,000 V-Bucks. The first month introduced Galaxia followed by the DC Comics character Green Arrow one month […]
Last night we saw the remaining 6 teams compete in the Kickoff Classic, here are the results. After the first six teams competed on Saturday, we saw the Kickoff Classic include yesterday with the final six teams battling it out. While there was nothing on the line except bragging rights, it brought some excellent matches. […]
Last night the CDL revealed the full 2021 schedule, so mark your calendars. Last night we saw our first taste of professional Call of Duty action for the 2021 season. While we knew the season was set to begin on February 11, we didn’t know much else. However, last night all was revealed, with every […]
The Call of Duty League begins on Feb 11 with Stage 1, here’s the complete schedule and groups. Last night we saw the conclusion of the Call of Duty League Kickoff Classic. A small preseason event which saw some of the communities favourite matchups played, including the highly anticipated OpTic Chicago vs LA Thieves. Just […]
Let’s take a look at some of the most interesting things that happened in the CIS region. The CIS Dota 2 region has always been really interesting to watch because the teams here have a unique playstyle. Unfortunately, 2020 was not the best year for Dota 2, but most of the top CIS teams managed […]
With plenty of fresh blood and re-worked rosters, the North American region is looking stronger than ever. Despite sporting plenty of talent, NA teams have always played under the shadow of the EU goliaths, but that’s all changed with the new DPC format. Lower Division Newcomers SimplyTooBased had a nice run in Week One, managing […]
There was plenty of action during the first week of games in South America, we break it all down here. Ever since Beastcoast made history in 2019 as the first South American team to place in the top 8 at a TI the region has been heating up in competitive Dota. Which means there’s plenty […]
Clix and Deyy slay their way to victory. Seven months ago, DreamHack committed over $1M USD to the competitive Fortnite scene with its Online Open tournament series announcement. Three of the game’s top regions – NA East, NA West and Europe – hosted monthly tournaments with $250K USD up for grabs overall. The Online Open […]
Week One of the DPC is a wrap for China, we take a look at how the games went down. As the only region with the ability to host LAN events, Perfect World have really gone all out with their production for this first season of the DPC in China. Creating an entire “Dota 2 […]
We break down all the action from the first week of DPC matches in the SEA region. The SEA Lower Division is chock full of fresh meat. For many of these teams, it’s their first dip into the DPC. While our Upper Division boasts some of the strongest players in the region, and a share […]
ESTNN breaks down what happened in the first week of series in Dota 2’s most competitive region. Dota 2 suffered tremendously in 2020. The COVID-19 pandemic changed pretty much everything. Even though there were experts who expected that this won’t have a negative effect on the eSports scene, Valve decided to shut down the DPC […]
What’s next for Benjyfishy and MrSavage after the two parted ways as trio teammates? The MrSavage and Benjyfishy trio experiment has come to an end, both players confirmed on Twitter today. Two of Fortnite’s best players will go their separate ways after teaming together for the last two seasons. It was quite a run, but […]
Day 1 of the Kickoff Classic provided the competitive COD we all know and love, here’s what went down. Yesterday we saw our first glimpse of Call of Duty League action for the 2021 season. While there was nothing on the line, and the matches seemed like glorified scrims to players, the viewers were hyped […]
The European prodigy joins his home team for the 2021 season. The London Royal Ravens are the latest teams to announce a substitute for the 2021 Call of Duty League season. European prodigy, Marcus “Afro” Reid joins his home team for the season, being yet another amateur to find his way onto a CDL roster. […]
The top eight Challengers teams from North America and Europe will compete at the highest level of the amateur division. Today, the Call of Duty League announced more information on the highly anticipated Challengers Elite. The Challengers Elite is a new division of the amateur league, where the top eight teams from both Europe and […]
ESTNN breaks down the best mobility options and how competitive players will use them in Season 5. Rotation in competitive Fortnite ranks amongst the most critical factors. While mechanics, aim and game sense are the foundation, rotation functions as a backbone of sorts. Players with subpar mechanics and aim can still place well in tournaments […]
The Kickoff Classic takes place this weekend, so here’s everything you need to know, plus some special tips for the weekend This weekend is the Call of Duty League Kickoff Classic. Marking exactly a year since the first Call of Duty League event last year in Minnesota, fans were able to vote on the matches […]
After scrimming with them since launch, Asim has officially joined the Subliners. After announcing the signing of Conor “Diamondcon” Johst to the starting lineup yesterday, the New York Subliners have completed their roster with the signing of Obaid “Asim” Asim. Asim will join the team as an SMG player looking to fill the spot of […]
Twitch Rivals’ $250K Warzone Tournament has had an unfortunate run, from being postponed to cheaters, here’s everything that went down. Last night Twitch Rivals held one of the biggest Warzone tournaments to date, with $250K on the line. It was postponed last month due to the Helicopters in Warzone allowing players to go invisible. It […]
High Coast is the newest organization that will try to get involved in the Dota 2 scene. Even though it was formed in 2019, the Swedish esports organization High Coast Esports decided to try its luck in the Dota 2 world. However, instead of forming its own roster, High Coast decided to acquire Chicken Fighters. […]
New York Subliners academy player Diamondcon joins the team for the KickOff Classic. After ZooMaa announced he was stepping down from professional Call of Duty recently, fans have been wondering who will replace him on the Subliners for the 2021 season. While many expected academy player Diamondcon to come in, it has now been announced. […]
Donald Mustard confirms that two characters from the Terminator series will be in Fortnite. It seems like there’s a daily occurrence where Epic Games reveals another groundbreaking Fortnite: Battle Royale collaboration. It’s been a wild run, and it appeared that perhaps Chapter 2 – Season 4’s Marvel collaboration was the ceiling. However, the developers had […]
The Call of Duty League’s commissioner has confirmed that Warzone will work its way further into CDL Competition this year. Activision had one of their best years ever in 2020. This couldn’t have been done without Warzone’s meteoric rise, and its esports scene. Some of Warzone’s sports competitions have boasted over 300K concurrent viewers — […]
Let’s take a look at some of the upcoming changes in Dota 2. The new Dota Pro Circuit has just begun. That’s why Valve decided it’s time to update the watch tab that you can find inside the clients. Now, it will give you access to all DPC events in the Upper and Lower Divisions. […]
Competitive Fortnite players on console aren’t happy with Epic Games. Fortnite’s latest competitive update ranks at the top alongside the World Cup announcement from two years ago. To sum it all up, Epic Games will dish out $20M USD to its seasonal Fortnite Champion Series (FNCS) events throughout 2021. For most competitors, this news and […]
Fortnite just experienced the arrival of one ugly movie monster. It was a quick turnaround for Epic Games after releasing Fortnite: Battle Royale patch 15.20 just last week. That update notably introduced an Easter egg, which hinted that iconic movie monster Predator crash-landed in Stealthy Stronghold. Two unlockable in-game Predator emotes then confirmed that the […]
ESTNN recaps the results of the Twitch Rivals Streamer Bowl 2: Playoffs Week 4. Twitch Rivals Streamer Bowl 2 Playoffs have concluded, and the draft order is set ahead of the monumental finalè next month; where top streamers, NFL athletes and community members will compete for $1M USD in charitable donations. The first three weeks […]
FaZe Clan returns to the Fortnite tournament scene with a crossover cup alongside popular European football team Manchester City. The FaZe City Cup offers Fortnite: Battle Royale players a chance to win a brand new ‘Football Club’ skin before they hit the item shop on January 28. The popular esports organization and football squad teamed […]
ESTNN breaks down everything we know thus far about FNCS Chapter 2 – Season 5. Epic Games just dropped a giant bombshell, revealing that they’ve allocated $20M USD to Fortnite’s flagship seasonal Champion Series competition. Chapter 2 – Season 5 will begin what could be one of the best competitive seasons to date. Although the […]
Nerd St. Gamers’ Valorant Winter Championship ended with an upset from Luminosity Gaming over the fan-favorite Sentinels. The Winter Championship began with 16 teams and four Groups with everyone from Sentinels to XSET. Only eight teams, ANDBOX, Cloud9 Blue, Envy, Sentinels, NRG, Luminosity, Equinox, and Built By Gamers, made it through to the playoffs. ANDBOX, […]
Epic Games reveals exciting news for competitive Fortnite in 2021. FNCS Chapter 2 – Season 5 represents the first legitimate Epic Games-hosted Fortnite competition of 2021. The team behind competitive Fortnite has been working hard to acknowledge player concerns, including factors inside and outside the game. After much anticipation, Fortnite’s @FNCompetitive Twitter account broke the […]
The 2021 Valorant Champions Tour will kick off on January 27 in North America, hosted by Nerd St. Gamers. There is no doubt that Valorant is one of the fastest-growing esports in the history of video games. The growing support from the community is amplified by Riot’s efforts to take Valorant to the next level. […]
One of the Call of Duty greats has announced he will be stepping down from professional COD. One of the best Call of Duty players ever, Tommy “ZooMaa” Papparato, will be stepping back from competitive play for “the foreseeable future.” ZooMaa tweeted explaining how he had previously suffered weakness in his thumb/wrist and needed surgery. […]
International football teams from the Premier League, La Liga and more are coming to Fortnite as new cosmetic outfits. Fortnite: Battle Royale’s crossover game just delved into the realm of football or soccer, depending on which part of the world you call home. Epic Games continue to impress with their ability to establish partnerships with […]
Woxic is moving on from C9, leaving the roster down two members. Özgür “woxic” Eker has departed Cloud9 after playing four events under their banner. The Turkish sniper was released from his contract by mutual agreement with Cloud9 three months after his transfer from mousesports. In his final statement, Henry “HenryG” Greer said that the […]
Long-time LEC supporters Kia are staying committed for 2021. Today, the LEC announced that Kia will maintain their partnership together for 2021. Kia has been one of the LEC’s key partners for the past three years and a notable part of the broadcast. They’ve sponsored many of the LEC’s fantastic sketches and bits, including the […]
With the LEC getting underway in just a few days, the league has confirmed the talent that will grace the broadcast for 2021. The majority of the talent from 2020 returning and the 2021 broadcast will feel like a familiar place for fans. Two new additions will join for 2021, including Marc “Caedrel” Lamont and […]
Here is our first look at Fuse, who appears to be the next Apex Legends playable character. Apex Legends’ Season 8 is known to the world. Respawn Entertainment revealed in a story from the outland premier the lore of two important characters. One of the characters shown in the video is Fuse, the confirmed next […]
The Ukrainian organization is not happy with the last months’ results. Dmitriy “jR” Chervak is benched and placed on the transfer list. After some disappointing results at the end of 2020, HellRaisers are benching jR. Chervak joined the HellRaisers line-up back in March of 2020, previously he’d played for Vega Squadron. HellRaisers are testing out […]
Challengers Cup #4 saw WestR continue to dominate, while Europe crowned their first two-time winners. This weekend’s Challengers Cup saw WestR complete the impossible and win all four events of the season so far. Along with this, Europe saw their first two-time winners while everything returned to normality in APAC with another Renegades win. North […]
A new phase begins for CIS prospects. Pro100 Academy will play under the “Fantastic Seven” tag. Danylo “Zeus” Teslenko has revealed the transfer on his Instagram. The goal of Fantastic Seven is to qualify for ESEA Main division and enter the top-50 HLTV by the end of 2021. “Dear friends, we want to share with […]
We finally have another player that is a part of the 11 000 MMR club, and that’s Marc Polo “Raven” Luis Fausto. 2020 was not the best year for Dota 2. However, there were several players that managed to reach 11,000 MMR, especially in the SEA region. We are just a few days until the […]
We are just a few days away from the beginning of the new DPC, which means it’s time to learn who the on-air talent will be. As you know, the new DPC will be slightly different than what we are used to. First of all, the North and South American Regional Leagues will begin on […]
Leakers reveal more details regarding a potential weapon modification mechanic in Fortnite. Fortnite leakers have a tiring job, spending hours decrypting information from the popular Battle Royale game’s system files. Leaks typically result in new skins, location, tournaments, weapons or other Fortnite-related items. A significant tease occurred late last month from HYPEX and many other […]
Learn the ultimate trick to resume a Fortnite match after the application crashes. Nothing is more annoying than when you’re in the middle of an intense match of Fortnite only to see the game freeze and then crash. It happens regularly for some players, and there’s no universal solution to the issue. Most can attest […]
Winstrike just added two new players to their roster; Vladislav “Krad” Kravchenko and Igor “Forester” Bezotecheskiy, as well as announcing a partnership with Chupa Chups. With Krad and Forester, both ex-Hard Legion players, joining the team, Winstrike now have a full line-up. Previously, Vlаdуslаv “bondik” Nеchуроrchuk and Aidyn “KrizzeN” Turlybekov formed part of the orgs […]
Last night Tommey won his first Warzone tournament under 100 Thieves, here’s how it went down. The London Royal Ravens hosted their Ravenstorm Warzone tournament last night. This saw some of the best Warzone players in the world competing alongside celebrities for their share of $25K. After battling through four rounds, Tommey, Almxnd and Vinne […]
Today the Royal Ravens are hosting another Warzone tournament with $25K up for grabs, here’s all the info. Warzone tournaments have been sparse since the start of the new year. This is mainly because of the current meta and plethora of recent glitches. However, with most of them being patched and the meta slightly shifting, […]
Learn about what could be the final DreamHack Fortnite tournament of 2021. DreamHack helped save competitive Fortnite: Battle Royale in 2020. In a world where offline competitions were not possible, the Swedish organization hosted multiple monthly tournaments to fill the void. Players in Fortnite’s three most significant regions – Europe, NA East and NA West […]
Learn how to unlock the ‘Members Only’ emote via Fortnite crew. Epic Games unleashed a monthly subscription service, dubbed Fortnite Crew, in early December. The launch went smoothly, but January proved a bit more complicated. Several users across multiple platforms reported issues receiving their allotted V-Bucks this month. Additionally, Xbox players have had a tough […]
Ultimate Gamer is on the prowl for the “Best Gamer on Earth®” with the Ultimate Gamer Worldwide Open. There is no better time for esports and video games to thrive, taking full advantage of the millions stuck at home. Ultimate Gamer is putting gamers’ skills to the test and open up the floor for anyone […]
The Mid-Season update has brought us more than we thought, with League Play and an iconic map returning later in the season. Today the Mid-Season update for Season One of Black Ops Cold War was released. While we received everything we expected, we also received some more information on content coming within the season. Call […]
The SEA DPC League Season will begin in just a few days from now. But sadly, it won’t start for one team; Team Assault have been disqualified. The qualifiers for the upper and the lower division of the upcoming SEA DPC league are finally over. Although there were several interesting series, most people will remember […]
Could world-renowned Austrian bodybuilder turned actor turned governor of California be coming to Fortnite? Epic Games has proved time and time again that it knows no boundaries or limits when constructing unique Fortnite: Battle Royale collaborations. In the past three years, the developers struck deals with Marvel Comics, DC Comics, the National Football League (NFL) […]
Tonight we receive the mid-season update for BOCW, here’s all the info you need. Black Ops Cold War will be receiving its mid-season one update tonight. With new maps, modes and weapons coming to the game, here’s everything you need to know before you jump in tonight. Multiplayer Multiplayer fans will be receiving a brand […]
Today Twitch Rivals are hosting a $75K Warzone tournament, here’s everything you need to know. Twitch have been a prominent host of Warzone tournaments since its release, and have really stepped up their offering since the addition of private matches. Today sees yet another private match tournament, this one with $75K on the line. Format […]
Fortnite Champion Furious joins a rising esports team. XTRA Gaming is an underrated esports organization in competitive Fortnite. They’ve built a foundation of homegrown talent beginning in April of 2020. Team owner ‘Sly’ and many others behind the scenes targeted top NA West players to bring on board before venturing to NA East. Recently, XTRA […]
The fans have decided the first CDL matches of the season, here they are. Yesterday, the Call of Duty League announced the start date of the 2021 season. While we have to wait until February 11 for the start of the regular season, we have a special event to look forward to just before. The […]
After failing the qualify for the Upper Division, B8 is now down to four players. The qualifiers for the Upper Division of the first League season in the Dota 2 Pro Circuit are over. Even though B8 completely changed its roster, the team failed to qualify for the event. As a result, one of their […]
The FURIA CS:GO roster is now ready for action. FURIA has announced signing Paytyn “junior” Johnson, Triumph’s former 20-year-old AWPer. FURIA now has a full lineup five days before the start of the first event in 2021. Though the transfer was just announced, Rush B media provided the information regarding the possible move of Johnson […]
Team Spirit has officially gone through a full rebranding. Russian esports organization Team Spirit has decided it’s time for a shakeup. Their new, fresh look is designed to attract the attention of both the esports audiences and people who are far away from gaming and esports. “The decision to change the visual style is absolutely […]
Raven Software recently revealed some more nerfs to the Warzone meta, here’s everything you need to know. Since the integration of Cold War weapons into Warzone, they have been dominating the meta. With the DMR becoming the main weapon for most players, some have even gone as far as to leave the game for now […]
Learn everything you need to know about Fortnite: Battle Royale patch 15.20. It’s felt like an eternity since Epic Games last updated Fortnite: Battle Royale. In fact, over a month has passed since the release of Chapter 2 – Season 5 update 15.10. No major updates dropped since then, but the developers are back after […]
Learn how to win TheGrefg’s Icon Series Fortnite skin before anyone else. Spanish content creator David “TheGrefg” Cánovas Martínez broke Twitch and pretty much the entire internet during his Fortnite character skin reveal. He showcased his Icon Series entry for the first time in front of a record 2.5 million concurrent viewers, which made headlines […]
ESTNN week three of the Twitch Rivals Streamer Bowl 2 Playoffs. Three weeks down and only three weeks remain until the second annual Twitch Rivals Streamer Bowl. The National Football League’s (NFL) best Fortnite players have combined forces with a mixture of the game’s top Twitch streamers for a multi-week competition. In weeks one and […]
A true pioneer of competitive Fortnite: Battle Royale is stepping away from tournaments. Williams “Zayt” Aubin is stepping away from competitive Fortnite, the three-year professional player confirmed today. He revealed the shocking news on Twitch in front of more than 15K viewers that he will no longer compete in tournaments. Zayt will remain on the […]
Learn about the champions that can help you dominate the Rift and gain the rank you desire. The 2021 ranked season is finally here after a couple of months of playing with the shiny, new items in the preseason. Whether you were disappointed with last season’s rank, you want to climb higher than ever before, […]
Call of Duty League action returns this month, here are all the details. The Call of Duty League 2021 season has been highly anticipated since the conclusion of the previous. With the LA Thieves joining and OpTic returning to its rightful owner, there’s a lot to look forward to. Well, the CDL has finally announced […]
It looks like two more former LEC players have found a new home; with former SK Gaming’s Juš “Crownshot” Marušič, and Fnatic mid laner Tim “Nemesis” Lipovše joining LCK side Gen.G on their content team. While it’s a surprise move to see two former LEC starters joining the content team for an LCK side — […]
Benjyfishy, Mongraal and more received more impressions than most esports athletes. The eyes on gaming in 2020 increased significantly. Much of that resulted from the COVID-19 pandemic, which continues to affect countries across the globe. In the absence of traditional sports, the focus shifted to esports as an alternative. Games like League of Legends, Counter-Strike, […]
TheGrefg destroyed Twitch’s live viewership record during Fortnite skin revelation. Fortnite: Battle Royale’s ICON Series began roughly a year ago, coinciding with the release of Twitch superstar Tyler “Ninja” Blevin’s very own skin. Epic Games continued the ICON Series with hand-chosen creators, including Australian personalities Lachlan “Lachlan” Power and Kathleen “Loserfruit” Belsten, and rap artist […]
Yoru is another duelist added to Valorant’s roster designed to deceive the enemy and catch them off guard. Valorant Episode 2 Act 1 goes live on Jan. 12 and will introduce Yoru to the game along with a new battle pass and a handful of balance changes. Yoru’s focus is to distract the enemy with […]
Zombies will be Free to Play for the first time ever this weekend, here’s everything you need to know. This week from January 14 to January 21, Black Ops Cold War’s Zombies mode will be free to play for all platforms. This is the first time that the legendary Treyarch mode will be free to […]
A Twitch streamer named Vyse_domo accomplished the seemingly unthinkable in Fortnite’s Arena Mode. It’s undoubtedly no Swiss picnic to reach the Champion Division in Fortnite: Battle Royale’s Arena Mode. Just ask the thousands of players who fail to advance past the Contender Division. Although Arena is a toned-down version of competitive Fortnite, it takes hours, […]
Here’s some of the most interesting information in the latest Dota 2 update. Even though it is January, it seems like 2021 will definitely be a better year than 2020 for Dota 2. The DPC qualifiers are currently underway and we got to see some amazing series. Most recently, Chicken Fighters and mudgolems joined the […]
They’ve just set a new World Record, but it isn’t without controversy. Warzone World Records have always been something players have aspired to hold. Since the integration of Black Ops Cold War weapons, these have been broken multiple times. This is mainly due to the new DMR-14 meta, which allows players to absolutely melt anyone […]
This weekend saw the third Challengers Cup, here’s how it went down. The Challengers Cups are an amateur Call of Duty tournament with $2K up for grabs for the winner. Not only can teams win cash, they also earn valuable Pro Points, these allow them to enter further tournaments, and gives them a higher seed. […]
Guild adds another promising young talent. Guild Esports has been making waves in competitive Fortnite over the last few months. Since signing top player Nikolaj “Flikk” Andreas Frøslev in November, the United Kingdom-based organization remains locked in on the popular Battle Royale game’s professional scene. Guild followed the addition of Flikk by signing another outstanding […]
The Florida Mutineers have announced the signing of rookie Neptune to be their substitute player for 2021. Many teams are yet to announce their substitute players for the 2021 Call of Duty League season. With the Challengers Cups and recent Scouting Grounds event giving teams a chance to look at the amateur talent on display, […]
Competitive Fortnite players take issue with Season 5’s Cash Cup prize pool. A feeling of despair settled on the competitive Fortnite scene as details about Chapter 2 – Season 5’s Cash Cup prize pool went public. Last month, Epic Games announced that no World Cup would occur and that the entire year of 2021 would […]
Dallas Empire’s Crimsix has voiced his worries for the amateur COD scene, claiming it could be dead by next year. While the world around us has seemingly come to a halt in recent months, esports has thrived in this online world. However, Call of Duty lacks one major part, an anti-cheat. With amateur competition, the […]
The inaugural 2020 Competitive Fortnite Awards are upon us. Over 30 hand-selected competitive Fortnite panelists, including commentators, coaches, media and personalities have combined to bring fans the first-ever 2020 Competitive Awards. The competitive scene continued to thrive in the popular Battle Royale title’s third year of release in unimaginable ways. COVID-19 solidified an online-only environment […]
Fortnite’s developer shuts down subscriber customs due to TOS violations. Competitive Fortnite suffered a massive hit yesterday when developer Epic Games informed top players Williams “Zayt” Aubin and Benjy “benjyfishy” Fish that they could no longer host custom matches in exchange for Twitch subscriptions. For multiple years, subscriber customs existed as an opportunity for lower […]
Who’s poised to be the strongest LCS team out of the gate? After a crazy offseason, the LCS is set to return in around a week with the LCS Lock In tournament. With roster shuffles and format changes, there’s a lot that happened that is gearing the league up for a great season. Before we […]
Let’s take a look at some of the best Dota 2 heroes right now. 2020 was not Dota 2’s best year. Due to the COVID-19 global pandemic, every big LAN tournament (including the entire DPC) was postponed. Therefore, teams had no other option but to play online. Despite the lack of big tournaments, Valve released […]
This weekend we return to amateur Call of Duty action with the third Challengers cup, here’s everything you need to know. After the Scouting Series just before the Holidays, we’ve been without competitive Call of Duty events for a few weeks now. However, this weekend is the third Challengers Cup, so here’s everything you need […]
The first champion of 2020 has dropped in the form of Viego, an intimidating jungler with bleach white hair and a fully exposed chest. With the release of the 2021 Ranked Season trailer, we got our first look at Viego, and it looks like he’s unleashed some hell on the realm of Runeterra. Featuring a […]
The Royal Ravens will be the first team to host a Warzone tournament in 2021 with the Ravenstorm. Call of Duty fans were gifted with numerous Warzone tournaments through December, however, we are yet to see one in the new year. Well, the London Royal Ravens have heard us and will be hosting a $25K […]
The latest Call of Duty League competitive settings update saw the fan-favorite map officially added. Fan Favourite map Raid returned to the Call of Duty franchise for the first time since Black Ops 2 in Season One of Black Ops Cold War. This is something that many fans had been wishing for, and with the […]
Unfortunately, Febby is no longer a part of TNC Predator. Kim “Febby” Yong-min has been a part of TNC Predator for nearly one year. He joined back in January of 2020 as a coach and had a major impact on the team’s success. Before he became a coach, he played as a position five support. […]
Ocelote and company welcome Mexican player Jelty to the G2 roster. G2 Esports’ recent talent acquisition process in competitive Fortnite: Battle Royale continued today with the addition of three-time Fortnite Champion Series (FNCS) Finalist Jelty. The 2020 “Esports Organization of the Year” has been on a tear as of late in the Fortnite scene. G2 […]
The streaming and video platform saw a huge increase in gaming content. With 100 billion watch hours and over 40M active gaming channels producing said content. The information comes from the YouTube yearly “Look Back” blog, in which YouTube Gaming takes a look back at some of the key stats for the year. The most-watched […]
Popular YouTuber JGOD has revealed that a Cold War Blueprint deals more damage than the standard weapon. In Season One of Black Ops Cold War, the MAC-10 arrived. However, yesterday it saw a nerf due to many Warzone and Black Ops Cold War players feeling that it was too strong. While overpowered weapons are one […]
Move out Wattson, as Caustic is the main tank dominating the current and the future Apex Legends meta. The 2021 esports season of Apex Legends has begun. Respawn Entertainment’s mid-season patch is out, Esports Arena is underway, and teams are preparing for the new ALGS Winter Circuit. While we are only days into the new […]
With a global pandemic locking people inside, the gaming industry has continued to flourish. This comes from a report by the International Data Corporation, which revealed that global gaming revenue ending 2020 was at around 197.7 billion globally. This figure makes the gaming industry larger in terms of earnings than movies and the sporting industry […]
We are just two weeks before the beginning of the Upper Division of the Chinese Regional League and we still have loads of roster changes. After the series of roster changes that took place in CIS, it is now time to check out everything new that’s happening in China. The most interesting change, currently, is […]
With the LEC almost back, ESTNN looks at how our teams stack up in the pre-season. The League of Legends European Championship (LEC) is almost back. With an off-season full of roster shuffles, an influx of rookie talent, and some blockbuster departures. We’re going to give our pre-season Power Ranking for the 2021 LEC Spring […]
YouTube bans professional Fortnite player Khanada with no clear explanation. It was a new day and chapter for professional Fortnite player Leon “Khanada” Khim as he announced that he is joining the Built By Gamers esports organization. After Twitch banned him many months ago, he looked to YouTube as his next option for future live […]