The highly-anticipated match between the two best-looking sides in Group C. Hanwha Life Esports vs Royal Never Give Up The battle between the two top dogs in Group C was one that had potentially a big impact on the standings. But HLE was hungry to take the top spot, and it showed at level one […]
With their tournament hopes on the line, Fnatic had it all to do against Hanwha Life in the third game of the day. Fnatic vs Hanwha Life Esports Invigorated from an earlier win against RNG, FNC still had to win every match today to stay alive at Worlds 2021. They started this game off well […]
After a surprise loss to Fnatic, RNG wanted to secure a Quarterfinal spot by beating PSG, who needed to pick up some more wins to stay alive in Worlds 2021. PSG Talon vs Royal Never Give Up Both of these teams began the day with losses, and neither of them wanted a second one. It […]
Could the winless Fnatic turn their luck around with a huge upset win over the undefeated RNG? Royal Never Give Up vs Fnatic A David versus Goliath matchup that would be huge if FNC could win. The early game was very split between the two teams. RNG decided to focus the top side, as they […]
Kicking off the day is a rematch between Hanwha Life and PSG Talon, both of whom are in closest contention for second place in Group C! Hanwha Life Esports vs PSG Talon In a match that could be a deciding factor in who gets second in the group, it was HLE who came out swinging. […]
We recap some of the most interesting and exciting moments of the LB final between Team Secret and Team Spirit. Team Secret and Team Spirit are like David and Goliath. The European powerhouse was among the strongest team in 2020, and every expected it to perform well at this TI. Luckily, Clemen “Puppey” Ivanov lived […]
The highlights of concluding rounds and Upper Bracket Finals. The International 10 is on the brink of ending and we have got a convincing picture of the tournament. The Chinese big guns and European behemoths were head to head along with some intense action and heartbreak. In Day 5 we see how PSG.LGD remain strong […]
Oner has been instrumental in the growth of the young T1 League of Legends team. Upholding the marvelous legacy of the Korean League of Legends team, T1 has made an explosive entry to Worlds 2021. The young roster brimming with talent under the veteran leadership of Lee “Faker” Sang-hyeok is ready to make strides on […]
Wrapping up the Group Stage competition for Group B. The 2021 LoL World Championship Group Stage is nearly over. Yesterday, DAMWON KIA finished their undefeated Group Stage run, while Cloud9 made a miracle run to claim the other spot in the Knockout Stage. Now it’s Group B‘s turn. Like yesterday, this group is expected to […]
Edward Gaming needed to live up to expectations here and beat 100T, lest they give over first place in Group B to T1. 100 Thieves vs Edward Gaming The two previous games for 100T were rough today but they came out swinging in the final game of their tournament run. Closer started it off by […]
DFM, being winless, had nothing to play for besides pride and to upset to T1, who was gunning for the top spot in the group. DetonatioN FocusMe vs T1 Hoping to not leave Worlds 2021 winless, DFM decided to bring out the Shaco pick for Steal against T1. Unfortunately, it didn’t find that much impact […]
With no stakes on the line, this game was a match for pride as the two teams waited for the inevitable end of the Worlds 2021 run. 100 Thieves vs DetonatioN FocusMe Despite not being a high-stakes match, this was a wild game. It started off with Ssumday and Closer diving Evi top, but Evi […]
Congrats, Marci fans, they heard your calls. It’s a dream come true for Marci fans as Valve has teased a brief clip, hinting at her arrival this fall. The speculation of a new hero was surrounding Selemene, one of the goddesses of the Moon, but it looks like Valve made up their minds on releasing […]
The highly anticipated rematch between the two group favorites, which could very well decide who takes first place in Group B. Edward Gaming vs T1 With T1 just one game behind EDG, this was their chance to knock EDG down a peg and contest them for first place in the group. The early game was […]
The real battle for second place in Group B. Both teams needed a win here to make their bid for top two easier. T1 vs 100 Thieves With both of these teams wanting to claim second place in the group, a win was necessary here. Feeling the pressure, Closer tried to gank top at three […]
DFM had their biggest challenge of the day right off the bat, having to beat EDG to potential start a miracle run, DetonatioN FocusMe vs Edward Gaming Faced with the monumental task of facing EDG in their first game of the day, along with being winless in Groups so far, DFM had a tough mountain […]
The International is now in its major phase, where drama, action and emotions are running high. With the beginning of Main Stage a few days ago, Dota 2’s biggest event is slowly concluding. The fourth day has brought forward some surprising yet entertaining results. We had defending champions OG against Team Spirit, T1 against Vici […]
It was a crazy day of games today, with even crazier results. To the shock of viewers around the world, pre-tournament favorites FunPlus Phoenix have been eliminated from the 2021 World Championship. Meanwhile, against all odds, Cloud9 managed to clinch a spot in the Knockout Stage. They’ll be joining DAMWON KIA, who secured first place […]
Our first full group day action comes from Group A, as the four sides try to escape, some more desperate than others. Group A is when we’ll see our first EU and NA teams leave us. Worst case, though highly likely, we’ll see them both leave. Before the start of play, DAMWON KIA sat firmly […]
NA faces off against EU for the final time in Group A. With both sides sharing a 1-1 record against each other, C9 were the favorites given their earlier victory in the day against RGE. The winner would advance to the Finals stage, but would it be Europe or North America? Tiebreaker: Rogue vs Cloud9 […]
Our first of two tiebreakers! Could RGE beat FPX again today, or could FPX recover from their 0-3 second-half? With a game against C9 awaiting whoever won, it was all to play for. Tiebreaker: FunPlus Phoenix vs Rogue Everything was on the line for these two teams here. RGE picked up First Blood in the […]
It was all in C9’s hands coming into the game. If C9 could beat DK they’d qualify for the next stage. A defeat, however, would see them head into the two-game tiebreaker as the top seed, meaning they’d play the winner of an FPX v RGE rematch. Cloud9 vs DAMWON KIA Wanting to keep themselves […]
Fortnite’s latest DC Comics collaboration brings the Batman “Who Laughs” cosmetic set. Fortnite and DC Comics have teamed up yet again to bring Battle Royale players another cosmetics outfit. Ahead of DC’s FanDome event set to take place tomorrow, Epic Games has announced the Batman “Who Laughs” Fortnite skin and accompanying items. It’s the latest […]
Fortnite and DC have partnered with Extra Butter to produce clothing with original designs ahead of this weekend’s DC FanDome event. Extra Butter — a New York-based premium boutique and lifestyle brand — announced its latest apparel launch, crossing Fortnite Battle Royale and DC Comics once again. The partnership between these two parties dates back […]
An all-important game for both. A win for RGE was a must if they wanted to stay in Worlds. For FPX, a win would see them move ahead of C9, who had to beat DK. For C9, they needed a RGE victory if they wanted to keep the group close and force a three-way tiebreaker. […]
For DK, a win here would secure their spot in the first place, with the Knockout Stage already secured earlier in the day. For RGE, it’s almost a must-win, with them now being at the bottom of the group. The only way to maintain their own group destiny would be to win against both DK […]
After the win against Rogue, C9 faced another must-win match against FPX. A victory here could see C9 do the unthinkable, and overturn their 0-3 start and make it out of Groups. For FPX, it was also a must-win game, as they looked to bounce back from their loss to DK. FunPlus Phoenix vs Cloud9 […]
For the teams involved, this is their Worlds Final. The most important game of the day. Defeat for Cloud9 would all but send them home, while Rogue would be left with a massive task. Cloud9 vs Rogue At level one, RGE tried to invade the C9 jungle and it went as badly as possible for […]
The game that could decide the group at the very start of the day. If DK picks up the win, they’ll likely win the group, if FPX wins it, we’ll almost certainly see a tiebreaker at the end of the day to separate them both. FunPlus Phoenix vs DAMWON KIA In this crucial game, it’s […]
Another fantastic day of Dota in Bucharest, we recap the highlights right here. TI 10 has truly delivered when it comes to memorable moments and yesterday was no exception. Our broadcast format switched up, and we opened with our series in the Lower Bracket. With elimination looming over their shoulders, we saw some truly inspired […]
Learn everything you need to know about the official FNCS broadcast and Twitch drops this season! Fortnite Champion Series (FNCS) Chapter 2 Season 8 is set to get underway this weekend. Trios across the game’s seven competitive server regions will throw their hats into the ring for a portion of $3M USD and the coveted Axe […]
Hollister Co. has named Kyle “Bugha” Giersdorf its Chief Gaming Scout. The Abercrombie & Fitch-owned American clothing company has inked a deal with Fortnite World Cup Champion Bugha to make him their Chief Gaming Scout. Bugha — Fortnite’s only World Champion and a multiple-time Fortnite Champion Series (FNCS) Finalist — is one of the game’s […]
Three Fortnite players are now free agents after parting ways with XSET. Esports organization XSET announced the departure of three professional Fortnite Battle Royale players yesterday. Tyler “Knight” McDougal, Ethan “RogueShark” Kammerman and Alexander “Av” Vanderveen are now free agents after spending over a year with XSET. These three were foundational pieces who became the […]
We take a look back at all the action from Day 2 at TI 10. Our second day at TI 10 yet again brought us some truly beautiful Dota 2. As the competition starts to heat up, it’s make or break time for our Lower Bracket teams. And things are no less brutal in the […]
100 Thieves enters the keyboard equipment space, acquiring the manufacturer known as Higround. Lifestyle brand and esports organization 100 Thieves announced today the acquisition of Higround—a company known for its “graphic gaming keyboards.” It’s the first acquisition for 100 Thieves as the organization ventures into the PC equipment business. Keyboards, in particular, have become a […]
The new Season 3 Wild Pass will also include a new profile badge as a reward. League of Legends: Wild Rift is one of the popular mobile MOBA games out right now, and Riot has constantly been trying to make the experience better for the players by making constant changes to the game. The developers […]
It’s the final day of the mixed group days of play, as every team plays their remaining group opponent. With every team set to play their third opponent today, we’ll move into the full group days on Friday through Monday. So by the end of the day, every team will have played each other once, […]
Wrapping up Day Three is 100 Thieves against T1, who both can make their bid easier for getting out of groups with a win here. 100 Thieves vs T1 As EDG was undefeated, and DFM was winless, this match was a big indicator for who would probably take second place in the group. With an […]
The favorites in the group versus the struggling underdogs. Could DFM find a major upset against LPL Champions? Edward Gaming vs DetonatioN FocusMe In what was expected to be a fairly one-sided match, the Japanese hopefuls DFM came out of the gate swinging. The First Blood was taken by them in a sudden mid lane […]
Down 0-2, Cloud9 had to hope to find their first win against the reigning World Champions. DAMWON KIA vs Cloud9 Wanting to go undefeated in the first round-robin, DK was eager to smack C9 down. And Blaber made that all the easier when he face-checked a bush at level one to give over an easy […]
The battle for supremacy in Group D rages on! Gen.G vs Team Liquid From draft, it was clear how both teams wanted to play this game. GEN had the wombo-combo bot lane while TL had the strong Jax counter pick top. However, it was Clid who made the first move top, where he ganked at […]
A crucial day for Fnatic, a loss here could see them all but sent home after just three games. If they can win, however, they keep themselves alive in the group heading into the final day. PSG Talon vs Fnatic The opening minutes were quiet in-game, but soon disaster struck for FNC. After claiming the […]
It’s another big game for Group A, with the two sides that are 1-1 facing off. FPX will be the favorites, however, if Rogue can upset the apple cart and takedown FPX today, we could be in for a thrilling final day of Group A action. FunPlus Phoenix vs Rogue The game started in disaster […]
For LEC fans, this is the game they needed MAD Lions to win. After a massive Day Two upset victory over Gen.G, MAD Lions have set themselves up to end the day in first place if they can beat LNG Esports. It’s a similar story for LNG, as they could move to 2-1 in the […]
Victory here for RNG could all but secure their Knockout Stage position. As for HLE, this could be a major spanner in the works for the rest of Group C, as they weren’t expected to make it out of the group. Royal Never Give Up vs Hanwha Life Esports Jumping right into the action, it […]
ESTNN recaps all the action from the first day on the main stage in Bucharest. TI 10 came back to our screens with a bang today, packing plenty of triumph, heartbreak and fake applause. We take a look at some of the most memorable moments from the first day of our Upper and Lower Bracket […]
Find out about the Chipotle Farm to Foil Speedrun map and how you can win free Chipotle for an entire year! The worldwide fast-casual burrito chain Chipotle has officially launched its first-ever creative map in Fortnite Battle Royale. Dubbed the Chipotle Farm to Foil Speedrun, this new experience is the first of its kind. The […]
Could Spider-Man be the next Marvel character to join Fortnite? Marvel Comics superhero Spider-Man might be joining the ranks of Fortnite Battle Royale in the future—telling leaks revealed today. During the Fortnite patch v18.20 downtime, leakers located a codename “WestSausage” in the files. While the connection to Spider-Man is not evident, Epic tends to use aliases […]
Day Two of Worlds 2021 Group Stage is upon us, and we’ve already seen some exciting matches. After Day One, which saw EU and NA go 1-1 against each other and the LCK go 4-0, Day Two is already set to be an exciting one. Can T1 keep winning? Will Rogue do the unthinkable and […]
Wanting to make a splash in Group D, TL and LNG met for a very important game that could be huge for placement in the group. Team Liquid vs LNG Esports Group D has been incredibly close so far, so a win for either team here was much-needed. Despite that, the early game was very […]
The fierce battle for the top of Group D grows fierce as MAD and GEN hit the Rift! MAD Lions vs Gen.G Group D was expected to be very close and competitive, and this match showed everyone why. Action exploded onto the Rift at three minutes, when fighting happened in every part of the map. […]
The two underdogs of Group B go head to head to test their mettle! DetonatioN FocusMe vs 100 Thieves In a match that could start the miracle run for either of these teams, a win was necessary. And it was DFM who pulled the trigger first, sending three people mid to dive and kill Abbedagge […]
Fortnite and Among Us have teased a potential collaboration on Twitter. Fortnite Battle Royale’s newest game mode draws clear inspiration from the hit game from 2020 — Among Us. Dubbed “Imposters Mode,” Epic Games recreated the Among Us concept in Fortnite using its own reimagined style. Two teams — Agents and Imposters — have to […]
After losses yesterday, C9 and FPX looked for a needed win against each other on Day Two. Cloud9 vs FunPlus Phoenix Though this game was expected to be rather one-sided, it was an absolute nail-biter. In the early game, things looked great for C9, as they secured First Blood on Doinb with a three-man gank. […]
It was a massive game for Fnatic, who needed a chance to bounce back after the Day One loss. RNG picked up a Day One victory against PSG, so they’ll be looking to go 2-0 against a weakened Fnatic. Fnatic vs Royal Never Give Up Kicking off the fourth game of the day, FNC tried […]
It’s another chance for HLE to show what they’re made of. PSG lost on Day One, so they’ll need to bounce back if they want to win this group and prove why they’re a Pool One team. PSG Talon vs Hanwha Life Esports It’s an early first blood for HLE as a level two dive […]
The biggest game so far for Rogue, can they build off the momentum from Day One and take down DWG to give us our biggest upset of Worlds thus far? Rogue vs DAMWON KIA Against the reigning world champs, it was not the start RGE needed as DK were able to pick up an important […]
TSM will still represent Brazil in the Wild Rift Horizon Cup, the first-ever global tournament of the game. TSM’s Brazilian Wild Rift roster lifted the trophy after winning the League of Legends: Wild Rift Wild Tour Finals, qualifying for the Horizon Cup. However, during the celebrations on stage, it was observed that assistant coach, Pedro […]
The inaugural FNCS Grand Royale specialty event will occur in November with a $5M USD prize pool. Epic Games has officially revealed details about the previously mentioned FNCS Grand Royale. Following the FNCS All-Star Showdown from Season 7, Epic will host another specialty event with precise prerequisites for hopeful participants. The developers have committed a […]
Two top dogs face off in the first match of Day Two. T1 vs Edward Gaming It was a fairly LCK vs LPL start to a game, as by the eight-minute mark, we finally got our first fight around an objective. It went over to EDG after they were able to pounce onto T1, get […]
Learn everything you need to know about FNCS Chapter 2 Season 8. The eighth seasonal Fortnite Champion Series (FNCS) competition is upon us. Competitive players worldwide have put in the time to learn the ins and outs of Chapter 2 Season 8 since its launch in early September. Epic Games altered the loot pool significantly, […]
It’s finally time for the Group Stage of Worlds 2021 to get underway. It’s Day One of three days of frantic Group Stage action. With every team playing, we’re in for a long one. Until Thursday, there are eight games a day, so we’re going to be in for an intense ride and some nail-biting […]
The second day’s bout between EU and NA featured C9 and Rogue! Rogue vs Cloud9 After watching MAD fall to TL, RGE wanted to get one on the board for the NA vs EU rivalry. And, of course, get a win closer to making it out of Groups. However, it was C9 who drew First […]
Learn everything you need to know about the $25K USD BoomTV Code Red tournament presented by Xfinity. BoomTV returns to the Fortnite Battle Royale competitive scene this weekend with a $25K USD duos tournament. With some of the best players in North America committed, it promises to deliver excitement and pulse-pounding end games. Last time […]
The first EU vs NA match of Worlds 2021 pitted the MAD Lions against Team Liquid! Team Liquid vs MAD Lions Jumping into game, all eyes were on the top lane Camille vs Jax matchup that could snowball to a win by itself if one side won hard enough. Knowing that, it was TL who […]
On Day One of the Worlds 2021 Group Stage, could 100T shake up Group B with an upset win over EDG? Edward Gaming vs 100 Thieves The early game for these two teams was surprisingly uneventful. Even though there were some heavy trades in the lanes, the first 10 minutes didn’t see a single kill. […]
After finally qualifying from the Play-in Stage, DFM has the monumental task of facing legendary organization T1 in their first match of the Group Stage. T1 vs DetonatioN FocusMe These teams had very different expectations today but both wanted to start their group stage off with a win. But this match was all T1 all […]
It’s our next Play-ins side in the form of LNG vs Gen.G, one of the most consistent rosters in LoL Esports. Can LNG remain unbeaten, or will the Group Stage prove a step too far? LNG Esports vs Gen.G To start off on the right foot, GEN was able to pick up First Blood without […]
It was our first look at what the LEC has to offer at Worlds, and it came against our first Play-ins side in the Group Stage. Could Fnatic show up, and will their bot lane handle the pressure given the recent roster change? Hanwha Life Esports vs Fnatic While it wasn’t First Blood, a major […]
A massive game for the group, RNG vs PSG is the game that would make up a lot of people’s minds about PSG. Are they the easy Pool One side, or are they the dark horse? Royal Never Give Up vs PSG Talon RNG got off to the perfect start with a level one 2v2 […]
You can’t ask for much more than the two most recent World Champions meeting at the first game of Worlds. That’s exactly what we got here, and what a game it was. DAMWON KIA vs FunPlus Phoenix To get the game started, it’s First Blood over to DK after a top lane brawl. With multiple […]
A few tips to help you in Pokemon Unite. Pokemon Unite can be a tricky game to play, especially if an unaccustomed player is playing a Multiplayer Online Battle Arena title. Even players with experience of MOBA may struggle to win after a while, because Pokemon Unite is a unique game with its own set […]
ESTNN breaks down who we can expect to see when TI 10 returns October 12. The first four days of The International 10 were nothing short of spicy. South America’s chances at taking the top prize fell sharply, with both Thunder Predator and SGE eliminated from the event. And while some series panned out as […]
Fnatic’s ADC will be missing the biggest event of the year. The 2021 LoL World Championship is mere hours away from the start of the Main Event Group Stage. Sixteen teams are set to battle and hope to advance for a shot at the Summoner’s Cup. This is the moment the players have all been […]
Two European Fortnite Battle Royale icons return to the top in the DreamHack Open Finals. The DreamHack Open featuring Fortnite concluded today with 50 European duos embarking on a quest for the $23K USD top prize. Three preliminary heats and the Semi-Finals set up for an exciting finale—where finalists had eight games to accumulate elimination […]
Welcome to Group A, the Group of Death! Another year of the marvelous League of Legends World Championship is here! Play-ins just got finished, with final teams making their way to complete the Main Stage groups. After the Play-ins, the groups have four teams each, with sixteen teams in total ready to face each other […]
Our teams cement their places in the Upper and Lower Brackets on the final day of Groups in Bucharest. It’s been a fantastic four days of Dota 2 as The International 10. For some teams, their time in the spotlight has come to an end. But for the rest, the slog through the Playoffs of […]
Meet the teams in Group B of the Worlds 2021 Main Stage! In the aftermath of an electrifying Play-in Stage, the 2021 League of Legends World Championship is now at its Main Stage. Now, the best teams in the world are ready to battle it out for a chance at the Summoner’s Cup. The remaining […]
NA East players Edgey and Cented agree to split as a trio, causing a shake-up before FNCS Chapter 2 – Season 8. Only a handful of players and teams in Fortnite history can pride themselves on consistency. Some that come to mind are Montreal, Mitr0 and Benjyfishy (MMB) — who made the European region look […]
We take a look at some of the most interesting moments of day 3. The third day of The International 10 was as interesting as the first two. We are just one day away until the Group Stage comes to an end, so every victory counts. As expected, some of the heavy favorites to win […]
ESTNN recaps the October NA East DreamHack Open duos tournament. Fifty Fortnite Battle Royale duos made it through a grueling stretch of competition in October’s DreamHack Open. With a share of $200K USD up for grabs, finalists had all the incentives required to navigate one of the toughest tournaments of Season 8 meticulously. Two preliminary […]
Get familiar with the teams battling it out in Group C! The 2021 League of Legends World Championship is ramping up. After a spectacular Play-in Stage, the best of the best are ready to duke it out on the Main Stage. Sixteen teams remain, though not all can go through to the Knockout Stage. There […]
It’s Group Stage time, and action is quickly approaching. So let’s take a look at Group D. It’s one of the most hotly anticipated Groups for LEC and LCS fans, as the two regions go head-to-head, with what most consider the region’s two best sides. With LEC Champions MAD Lions, and LCS second-place side Team […]
Cloud9 or PEACE, who will be joining the rest of the competition in the Main Stage? The Worlds 2021 Play-in stage is at its end, with Cloud9 and PEACE finishing it off with one final best-of-five. This decisive match sends one team to the Main Stage, while the loser will go home. C9 had a […]
The first game of the final day of Play-ins action gets underway, but the series is masked in controversy. As Beyond Gaming was preparing for their match against Hanwha Life Esports, it was thrown into chaos after Riot Games was made aware of an issue with BYG’s mid-laner Maoan and his participation in suspecting gambling-related […]
The International has started with some unexpected results, but lots of entertainment. The most awaited tournament of Dota 2 is finally running its course. The Day 1 and 2 of the event has concluded and has given us enough to draw an interesting picture of the festival. Here are some takeaways from the two days […]
The mid laner has been removed from the tournament following evidence of gambling association. The 2021 LoL World Championship is in full swing, with players from around the world passionately putting everything they have into the game to prove themselves on the biggest stage in LoL esports. However, one such player has just been removed […]
One of Fortnite’s most successful professional players has entered the NFT market. Professional Fortnite Battle Royale player Cody “Clix” Conrod announced today a partnership with a blockchain platform known as Dropper. The two parties are working in unison to produce an exclusive line of non-fungible tokens (NFTs)—which are the hottest investment opportunities on the market […]
ESTNN investigates a device many are using to stay ahead of the competition in Fortnite. Since the dawn of time, gamers have looked for any opportunity to gain an edge over their opponents. Game Shark is an early cheat code many relied on in the first few generations of console gaming. Unfortunately, cheats have advanced […]
With their backs against the wall, PEACE and RED Canids fought to advance to the next stage of Worlds 2021. After three days of intense competition, the 2021 LoL World Championship Play-in Stage has advanced to the Knockouts. Here, teams engage in best-of-five series to fight their way to the Main Stage. In the midst […]
Dropping the support line. Discounting the two-way players with their Contenders team UP Academy, Guangzhou only had a six-man roster, just enough to make a starting roster. They have now released their two Support players Chan-hee “Mandu” Kim and Youngseo “KariV” Park. Fans have already raised questions about why the Support line is being dropped. […]
As we approach the final days of the Play-Ins stage, it’s time for the first day of Bo5 competition. First up for the day is Galatasaray (GS) vs Beyond Gaming (BYG) who’ll be looking to secure their spot in the final round of Play-ins. For the loser, it’s an early flight home and an end […]
Keeping the core. Besides Hojin “iDK” Park, the Hangzhou Spark’s most recent roster decisions were nothing out of the blue. Liu “M1ka” Jiming, Tong “ColdEst” Xiaodong, and fan-favorite Min-soo “SeoMinSoo” Seo have been released alongside iDK in Hangzhou’s attempt to start building for the 2022 season. Between M1Ka, ColdEst, and SeoMinSoo, less than eight hours […]
A short stint and a championship. Rak-hoon “Develop” Chae joined the Shanghai Dragons straight out of Contenders during the June Joust stage of the regular season. Playing a grand total of just over 10 minutes on Tracer in the Countdown Cup, he was just barely able to be ranked on a statistics leaderboard for the […]
Find out how to destroy Sideways rocks in Fortnite Season 8 to complete the Raven quest. Quests in Fortnite Chapter 2 – Season 8 are more important to accomplish than ever. Before yesterday’s update, experience points (XP) were hard to accumulate outside of Punch Cards and in-game tasks. Thankfully, Epic bumped the XP rewards for […]
The Japanese region will finally see its representatives in the main Worlds competition. After an incredible tiebreaker match against Cloud9 in Day Three of the Play-in Group Stage, DetonatioN FocusMe has claimed a spot in the Worlds 2021 Main Stage. This is a truly monumental moment for the team and region. First of all, this […]
We head into the final day of Play-Ins Group Stage action, and it’s all to play for. After a wild two days, it’s time to head into the final day of the Play-Ins Group Stage ahead of a weekend of Knockout series. With just four series left, and everything still to play for, it’s set […]
Japan’s DFM and NA’s C9 fought for a direct ticket to the Worlds 2021 Main Stage. Tiebreaker: DetonatioN FocusMe vs Cloud9 Riding high on the hopes of their regions, DFM and C9 were ready to settle it on the Rift for a direct pass to the Main Stage. It all started with DFM though, as […]
Here we are with the first tiebreaker for Day Three, as Beyond Gaming and Unicorns of Love fight for survival at Worlds 2021. Tiebreaker: Beyond Gaming vs Unicorns of Love The match started very slow, with both teams playing defensive in the early game. Beyond Gaming secured the first dragon of the match and teamed […]
The final regularly scheduled game of the day would see Cloud9 look to go unbeaten in the Group Stage and secure a 4-0. In their way, Unicorns of Love, who had yet to win a game prior to this series. Cloud9 vs Unicorns of Love With a flawless Play-ins in their eyes, it was not […]
Moving over to Group B, it’s a big one for LCS fans. DFM needed a win to potentially spoil the Cloud9 party, while BYG needed it to make sure they avoid Unicorns of Love if they beat Cloud9. DetonatioN FocusMe vs Beyond Gaming With high stakes on the line, it was the perfect start for […]
With both sides at 1-2, it was a third-place decider between PCE and RED as the winner would get side selection for a Bo5 matchup tomorrow. PEACE vs RED Canids The first fight of the game was a scrappy one, and it went the way of PCE in a 5v4 fight in their jungle. Picking […]
The first game of the day saw 3-0 LNG take on 0-3 INF, was it a foregone conclusion, or did INF have a chance of an upset? LNG Esports vs Infinity Esports In the do-or-die match, it was the start INF did not want as a 1v1 in the top lane went the way of […]
The top 132 trios in NA East and Europe embarked on a quest to w-key their way to the top in October’s DreamHack Cash Cup Extra. Competitive Fortnite in Chapter 2 – Season 8 is in full swing. A lot has changed over the last month—many players jumped ship to other teams, and Season 8 […]
New ways to replicate live audiences and make watching TI a more enjoyable and immersive experience. Valve recently dropped a bomb on the Dota 2 community, not allowing live spectators in view of the increasing pandemic in Bucharest. However, the company is trying to fill the void with some new ways of cheering your favorite […]
The Mutineers return from the depths for 2022 The Florida Mutineers have been an underdog in the Call of Duty League since the beginning. A name known for bringing through young talent, the Mutineers seem to mature the further into the season we go, and always end near the top. This season, they look to […]
Dedication to the potential. The Washington Justice has dropped Overwatch League 2018 Champion Won-sik “Closer” Jung along with DPS backup Ho-sung “TTuba” Lee and Assistant Coach Ho-cheol “Hocury” Lee. However, they’re keeping the rest of the roster intact for Overwatch 2. Closer has already taken to social media to announce what is most likely the […]
After an exciting Day One of action, it’s already time for another day of Worlds Play-in action. We had a great Day One of Worlds 2021. With teams already starting to show great form, Day Two was always going to be full of action. With just four spots available in the Group Stage and just […]
To wrap up Day Two of the Worlds 2021 Play-ins, Cloud9 and Galatasaray went head-to-head. Cloud9 vs Galatasaray Esports To wrap up the day, C9 looked to go undefeated, while GS wanted to display their true potential. But the potential that shone through was from C9 Blaber, who ran a train on the early game. […]
The first move of the offseason. Many players and coaches have been dropped by or parted ways with their teams the last week. Finally though, we have some good news. It comes from the 2020 Summer Showdown and 2021 Countdown Cup champion coach Sueng-min “Tydolla” Jung. Tydolla formerly played the role of Assistant Coach for […]
The best players in the world will come together for one of the biggest tournaments yet. Tonight, OpTic Gaming has announced a new Warzone tournament that will see the best of the best go head-to-head for $100K. Hosted by OpTic Chicago, we can expect to see the best players, and possibly some special guests throughout […]
The Gladiators prepare their roster for Overwatch 2. Young-hun “MuZe” Kim and Gia Huy “MirroR” Trinh have officially parted ways with the LA Gladiators. They’ve both already unlinked themselves from the Countdown Cup Championship team, posting open invites on social media for other Overwatch League teams to contact them. MirroR is coming off a season […]
Unicorns of Love and Beyond Gaming looked to end their losing streaks in the seventh match of Day Two of Worlds 2021. Beyond Gaming vs Unicorns of Love Beyond Gaming started the match on a strong note by attending to their weak side bottom lane and executing a successful dive. They got the enemy ADC, […]
Two teams are trending upward in competitive Fortnite ahead of FNCS Season 8. Competitive Fortnite in Chapter 2 – Season 8 has officially kicked off after the first round of Trio Cash Cups. Team changes have become a significant storyline this season, and only a few top trios remain together after FNCS Season 7. It’s […]
Galatasaray and DFM took to the Rift to battle to the top of Group B. Galatasaray Esports vs DetonatioN FocusMe With high expectations for both of these teams, a win here would be big in terms of standings and confidence. And it was DFM who walked away with a ton of confidence after this match. […]
Cloud9 and Beyond Gaming kicked things off for Group B on Day Two. Beyond Gaming vs Cloud9 After a stunning performance yesterday, C9 was hungry to once again prove they’re a serious competitor, while BYG hoped to turn the tide in their favor. It was C9 who came out ahead first though, as a 2v2 […]
Hanwha Life looked to contest for the top spot in the group with a match against RED Canids. RED Canids vs Hanwha Life Esports In this decisive game of the group, First Blood went over to RED, and while HLE traded back, RED went two-for-one in the fight to gain a massive early lead. HLE […]
Two struggling sides looked to stay afloat in this crucial match. Infinity Esports vs PEACE Starting off on the right foot, First Blood went over to PCE as they looked to secure a massive win in the battle of the 0-2 sides. INF was able to get themselves on the board moments later, though PCE […]
The RED Canids faced off against Group A favorites LNG Esports. RED Canids vs LNG Esports While the start of the game was quiet, it all exploded at the seven-minute mark. RED picked up a mid-lane First Blood, while another kill was secured in the top side. LNG got on the board with a kill […]
PEACE and HLE took to the Rift to fight for better placing in Group A. PEACE vs Hanwha Life Esports HLE were the ones able to pick up the First Blood, after they came close on the bottom side, it was a mid lane 1v1 that saw Chovy secure the kill. With just six minutes […]