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Fortnite World Cup Winner Nyhrox Joins Red Bull Gaming

Fortnite World Cup Winner Nyhrox Joins Red Bull Gaming

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The Red Bull Gaming team grows further with a Fortnite World Cup Champion. Professional Fortnite player Emil “Nyhrox” Bergquist Pedersen is joining Red Bull Gaming as an esports athlete, the Norweigan confirmed today on Twitter. He adds himself to an extensive list of influential competitive gamers throughout history who hold the distinct honor of calling […]


OWL 2021 Power Rankings – #11 Toronto Defiant

OWL 2021 Power Rankings – #11 Toronto Defiant

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The Toronto Defiant comes in at 11th place in our Overwatch League 2021 power rankings. The past two Overwatch League seasons were complicated for the Toronto Defiant. The team placed 15th in 2019 and 17th in 2020 – out of 20 teams. For this new Overwatch League season, the Toronto Defiant signs a brand new […]



CoD: Warzone Nuke Event Teaser Gives Possible Date

CoD: Warzone Nuke Event Teaser Gives Possible Date

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The first teaser to Warzone’s possible nuke event has finally dropped Call of Duty players get a new game every year, and therefore most of the community is very impatient. With a completely new game arriving year after year, many fans are shocked to see such minimal change to Warzone and Verdansk since its release […]


CoD: Temp Replaces Fire On Paris Legion’s CDL Roster

CoD: Temp Replaces Fire On Paris Legion’s CDL Roster

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The Legion makes a change, welcoming LA Thieves’ Temp to the roster. We’re just 2/5ths through the 2021 Call of Duty League regular season and we’ve already seen many roster changes. With teams seemingly trying new players each Stage, Paris Legion has joined the roster mania as many expected. Donovan “Temp” Laroda will be joining […]


Epic Games Receives $1 Billion In Funding, Intends To Grow The “Metaverse”

Epic Games Receives $1 Billion In Funding, Intends To Grow The “Metaverse”

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Epic Games’ stock has risen, literally. Video game developer Epic Games is responsible for creating Fortnite Battle Royale, arguably the last decade’s most influential game. When the Battle Royale genre only had first-person shooters like PUBG and H1Z1, Fortnite captured the entire world’s attention for both gamers and nongamers. Epic’s iconic title became the talk […]


OWL 2021 Power Rankings – #12 NYXL

OWL 2021 Power Rankings – #12 NYXL

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At the 12th position of our Overwatch League 2021 power rankings are the New York Excelsior. While the team consistently placed in the Top Three of the past Overwatch League season, the recent changes to the roster might not be enough to get this result again in 2021. Also read: #14 Boston Uprising – #13 […]


Fortnite: Aloy Cup PlayStation-Only Tournament – Free Skin, Format, Date, Scoring System & More

Fortnite: Aloy Cup PlayStation-Only Tournament – Free Skin, Format, Date, Scoring System & More

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Find out how you can win the Horizon Zero Dawn skin for free. Epic Games has officially announced another Fortnite crossover that they will happily add to the ever-growing list. This time, a collaboration with the Sony-published “Horizon Zero Dawn” video game series grabbed headlines after the developer released patch 16.20 early this morning. Aloy – Horizon […]


Dota 2: The Best Mid Heroes for Beginners

Dota 2: The Best Mid Heroes for Beginners

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We take a look at some of the best mid Dota 2 heroes for beginners. Dota 2 is a game where every position counts. Even though some people may argue carries are the most important heroes in the game, we think the mid laner plays a more important role. Of course, this largely depends on […]


OWL 2021 Power Rankings – #13 Chengdu Hunters

OWL 2021 Power Rankings – #13 Chengdu Hunters

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The Chengdu Hunters come 13th of our Overwatch League 2021 power rankings. The team is one of the most flexible in the entire League, with a large roster allowing frequent replacements. What's black and white and about to smash through the rankings? Check out the @ChengduHunters in #OWL2021 Presented by @Xfinity pic.twitter.com/uUSqhgEHNe — Overwatch League […]


Fortnite x Horizon Zero Dawn Crossover Leaked With Exclusive PlayStation-Only Style

Fortnite x Horizon Zero Dawn Crossover Leaked With Exclusive PlayStation-Only Style

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Fortnite Battle Royale’s quest for video game supremacy continues. Fortnite Chapter 2 – Season 5 saw the most collaborations in the game’s almost four-year history. Epic Games did the unthinkable, establishing partnerships with recognizable video games like Halo, God of War and Street Fighter. Then the developers took the idea even further with movie crossovers […]


CS:GO: RpK To Play Last Tournament With Vitality

CS:GO: RpK To Play Last Tournament With Vitality

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The BLAST Premier 2021 will be Cédric “RpK” Guipouy’s last time playing for Vitality. The squad has made a tough decision. Especially considering RpK had helped bring Vitality to seven first-place finishes since becoming part of their very first CS:GO roster back in October 2018. Vitality has been struggling since the beginning of the year. […]


Fortnite: How To Get The Axe Of Champions – The Rarest Pickaxe

Fortnite: How To Get The Axe Of Champions – The Rarest Pickaxe

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ESTNN breaks down the Axe of Champions’ history and how players can possess the rare item. Fortnite Battle Royale prides itself on in-game cosmetics. From the game’s beginning in 2017, it drew attention because of its innovation to the Battle Royale genre. Straightforward in their approach, Epic Games made cartoon-like character models, in-game cosmetic items […]


100 Thieves Sweeps VCT Stage 2 Challengers Main Event

100 Thieves Sweeps VCT Stage 2 Challengers Main Event

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100 Thieves have redeemed themselves, walking away as the Champions for Week 1 of Stage 2 NA Challengers. The first Masters event in North America was somewhat disappointing for 100 Thieves after they got knocked into the lower bracket by Sentinels, and were sent home by Gen.G. Their road to the Main Event was fairly […]


LoL: Everything You Need To Know About MSI 2021

LoL: Everything You Need To Know About MSI 2021

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It’s finally time for our first major international League of Legends event of 2021 as the Mid-Season Invitational (MSI) gets underway. It seems like an age since we last had an international event, and the lack of the 2020 MSI event hasn’t been forgotten. Now, in 2021 we have an MSI, and it’s on LAN, […]


DreamHack Online Open Ft. Fortnite May Edition – How To Register, Format, Dates, Prize Pool & More

DreamHack Online Open Ft. Fortnite May Edition – How To Register, Format, Dates, Prize Pool & More

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DreamHack returns to competitive Fortnite Battle Royale. The Swedish production company known as DreamHack provided some of the best Fortnite competitions beginning July of 2020 until January 2021. In a time where offline tournaments were not possible, the DreamHack Open featuring Fortnite provided a nearly $2M USD prize pool spread across the game’s three most significant […]



OWL 2021 Power Rankings – #14 Boston Uprising

OWL 2021 Power Rankings – #14 Boston Uprising

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The Boston Uprising takes the 14th position in our Overwatch League 2021 power rankings. The team brings some fresh blood to its core roster, giving the Boston Uprising a chance not to finish last this season. Also read: #16 Houston Outlaws – #15 Atlanta Reign Boston Uprising 2021 Roster Preview Tank: Cameron “Fusions” Bosworth Ji-won “Stand1” […]


OWL 2021 Power Rankings – #15 Atlanta Reign

OWL 2021 Power Rankings – #15 Atlanta Reign

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The Atlanta Reign takes the 15th position of our Overwatch League 2021 Season power rankings. Atlanta kept some core players, signed a new DPS from the Los Angeles Valiant and two rookies from the Overwatch Contenders. Also read: #17 Vancouver Titans – #16 Houston Outlaws Atlanta Reign 2021 Roster Preview Tank: Blake “Gator” Scott Xander “Hawk” […]


CoD: CDL 2021 Power Rankings After Stage 2 Major

CoD: CDL 2021 Power Rankings After Stage 2 Major

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Here’s our updated Power Rankings following the second Major of the season. The second Major of the 2021 Call of Duty League season brought some exceptional matches. Toronto Ultra took home the title, and caused a massive shakeup in our Power Rankings while doing so. 12. Paris Legion (-1) Paris Legion were sent home straight […]




Bance Awarded CDL Stage 2 Player Of The Stage

Bance Awarded CDL Stage 2 Player Of The Stage

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Benjamin Bance dominated and deservedly took home POTS. Stage 2 of the 2021 Call of Duty League season was one full of surprises. While we all knew Toronto Ultra could be the dark horse team we saw last year, they started the stage 0-2. However, they bounced back and took home the Major, defeating Atlanta […]


Heroic Beat Gambit In A Crazy Final To Win ESL Pro League 13

Heroic Beat Gambit In A Crazy Final To Win ESL Pro League 13

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Casper “cadiaN” Møller clutches his way to Heroic’s success. Heroic snatched the ESL Pro League 13 trophy in a breathtaking marathon final against Gambit Esports. They beat Gambit 3-2 in the Grand Finals, which marked the end of a month-long league. YOUR SEASON 13 #ESLProLeague CHAMPIONS ARE @HEROICGG 🏆 pic.twitter.com/gP7ShiQOLd — ESL Counter-Strike (@ESLCS) April […]


Toronto Ultra Wins Call of Duty League Stage 2 Major

Toronto Ultra Wins Call of Duty League Stage 2 Major

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Toronto shocks the CDL, winning the Stage 2 Major. Stage 2 of the 2021 Call of Duty League season has been incredible. With some insanely good matches, we’ve seen dominant 3-0’s, reverse sweeps and underdogs make their mark. However, it was underdogs Toronto Ultra who took home the Major, becoming the first European roster to […]


#FixFortnite Trends As Server Lag Dampers $25K FaZe Clan Elite Cup

#FixFortnite Trends As Server Lag Dampers $25K FaZe Clan Elite Cup

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Professional Fortnite players sound off on server lag during a $25K USD tournament. Fortnite Battle Royale’s servers are under fire once again after an excruciating three-hour tournament worth $25K USD. The FaZe Clan Elite Cup continued a consistent run of competition orchestrated by the homegrown Practice Server, who tirelessly puts effort into the scene. The Elite […]



CS:GO Navi Chooses “b1t” For Their Five-man Lineup At RMR Tournaments

CS:GO Navi Chooses “b1t” For Their Five-man Lineup At RMR Tournaments

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Egor “flamie” Vasilev will be left out of RMR tournaments and DreamHack Masters Spring 2021. Natus Vincere will be performing at the upcoming RMR tournaments with a change in its roster, due to the player-change penalty rules established by Valve. The team has announced through Twitter that they are moving away from the six-man roster […]



Dota 2: Ana’s Comeback Completes OG’s Roster

Dota 2: Ana’s Comeback Completes OG’s Roster

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OG’s hopes for DPC Season 2 run high as Ana returns to the roster. Speculations ran wild after February 28, as Anathan “ana” Pham returned to playing Dota 2 after a four-month layoff. There was nothing conclusive about Ana returning to Dota specifically, with January also bringing an announcement he’d reached the top ranking in […]


Dota 2: ChYuan Replaces Masaros On Fnatic’s Offlane

Dota 2: ChYuan Replaces Masaros On Fnatic’s Offlane

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The well-known midlaner now mans a new position for Fnatic. Fnatic announced that it has tapped Ng Kee “ChYuan” Chyuan to replace Natthaphon “Masaros” Ouanphakde on their Dota 2 squad. Welcome Ng Kee @ChYuaNDota2 Chyuan to our Dota 2 roster! The Malaysian mid-laner will take on a new role with us as he fills in […]


OWL 2021 Power Rankings – #16 Houston Outlaws

OWL 2021 Power Rankings – #16 Houston Outlaws

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At the 16th position of our Overwatch League 2021 Power Rankings are the Houston Outlaws. Houston scouted many young talents from the Overwatch Contenders and even Collegiate Overwatch. To help young players adapt to the Overwatch League, the Houston Outlaws can also count on some seasoned League players. Also read: #18 London Spitfire – #17 […]


Dota 2: EHOME Signs Sylar, Ahjit Moves To Bench

Dota 2: EHOME Signs Sylar, Ahjit Moves To Bench

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EHOME have pulled one last move to fine tune their DPC roster. Liu “Sylar” Jiajun has signed with EHOME, replacing Lai “AhJit” Jay Son just before 11 April, which marks the lock on DPC rosters. AhJit will be a part of EHOME’s inactive roster along with twelve other players. The inactive roster also includes players […]


Fortnite: Blatant Cheater Finishes Second In A Solo Cash Cup

Fortnite: Blatant Cheater Finishes Second In A Solo Cash Cup

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A European Fortnite player cheated his way to a second-place Solo Cash Cup finish. Competitive Fortnite’s European region grabbed all the attention in their second Solo Cash Cup of Chapter 2 – Season 6. However, instead of the tournament winner making headlines, it was yet another soft-aim cheater that became the topic of conversation. While […]


LoL: LCS MSS Lower Bracket Finals Recap- Team Liquid vs TSM

LoL: LCS MSS Lower Bracket Finals Recap- Team Liquid vs TSM

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TSM and Team Liquid battled on Summoner’s Rift in the MSS Lower Bracket Final. The first night of the Mid-Season Showdown Finals Weekend saw Team Liquid and TSM go head-to-head. One will be sent home packing tonight, while the winner will book their ticket to tomorrow’s Grand Final, where they will face Cloud9. TL was […]


Dota 2: Team Nigma Completes Dota 2 Roster With iLTW

Dota 2: Team Nigma Completes Dota 2 Roster With iLTW

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Igor “iLTW” Filatov joins team Nigma for the Dota Pro Circuit Europe Upper-Division league. Team Nigma has added a Russian carry player Igor “iLTW” Filatov to complete its roster after moving mid laner Aliwi “w33” Omar to an inactive position. The team announced via Twitter that iLTW will be the fifth player on the team’s […]


LoL: Rekkles Named 2021 LEC Spring Split MVP

LoL: Rekkles Named 2021 LEC Spring Split MVP

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After his debut season in a G2 Esports jersey, Martin “Rekkles” Larsson has been named the LEC Spring Split MVP. Much like Rogue’s Coaching Team of the Split, the MVP award was given to Rekkles for his performance in the regular season. Rekkles joined G2 Esports from rivals Fnatic. Despite not winning a LEC title […]




LoL: Blaber Named 2021 LCS Spring Split Honda MVP

LoL: Blaber Named 2021 LCS Spring Split Honda MVP

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Cloud9’s jungler wins the MVP voting for the 2021 Spring Split. The LCS announced via Twitter that Robert “Blaber” Huang has won the 2021 LCS Spring Split Honda MVP Award. Without a doubt, he was instrumental in Cloud9’s dominance of the LCS thus far and worthy of the title. It’s of little surprise he won […]


LoL: TL’s Santorin Replaced By Armao For LCS MSS Match Against TSM Due To Illness

LoL: TL’s Santorin Replaced By Armao For LCS MSS Match Against TSM Due To Illness

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Team Liquid’s jungler revealed he won’t be their starting player against TSM. Lucas “Santorin” Larsen, Team Liquid’s starting jungler, announced via Twitter a major roster change a day ahead of their make-or-break match against TSM. Citing intense migraines and lack of sleep, Santorin said he will not be able to play in their upcoming Mid-Season […]


Dota 2: New Hero Dawnbreaker First Impressions

Dota 2: New Hero Dawnbreaker First Impressions

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The most awaited new Dota 2 hero is finally out. ESTNN takes a brief look at important aspects of Dawnbreaker. The release of the new hero Dawnbreaker was like a cherry on top of the 7.29 patch. The update included vast changes. You can check out the top changes here in a quick & digestible […]



OG Completes Its CS:GO Roster With flameZ Signing

OG Completes Its CS:GO Roster With flameZ Signing

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Shahar “flameZ” Shushan replaces Issa “⁠ISSAA⁠” Murad for the tournament. Four days prior to BLAST Premier: Spring Showdown 2021, OG has announced that Israeli rifler Shahar “flameZ” Shushan will replace Issa “⁠ISSAA⁠” Murad. flameZ who used to play for the British esports organization Endpoint and had a fairly successful track record. He had been competing […]


Fortnite: How To Set Structures On Fire In Season 6

Fortnite: How To Set Structures On Fire In Season 6

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Learn how to set structures ablaze in Fortnite Chapter 2 – Season 6. Fortnite Chapter 2 – Season 6 has offered countless challenges for players to progress through the Battle Pass. Compiling experience points (XP) is crucial on your path to achieving level 100 and collecting the cosmetics that accompany the process. Week four quests […]


LoL: Zeros Banned For Inappropriate Comments

LoL: Zeros Banned For Inappropriate Comments

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Zeros has been banned from play by the Vietnam Championship Series in light of his unfavorable comments. The organizers of the Vietnam Championship Series (VCS) have banned three-time LoL national champion, Phạm “Zeros” Minh Lộc, for disparaging comments made during a livestream. “I hope the pandemic would get worse so Vietnam could not attend the […]


Valorant: Fnatic Upgrades Roster To Increase Masters 2 Chances

Valorant: Fnatic Upgrades Roster To Increase Masters 2 Chances

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Fnatic announce replacements for Kostas “tsack” Theodoropoulos and Muhammad “Moe40” Hariff Fnatic just recruited ex-CS:GO player Nikita “Derke” Sirmitve and Martin “Magnum” Penkov to their Valorant roster. The org shared the news in an announcement on Twitter. Announcing two changes to our VALORANT roster. Welcome to Fnatic @just_magnum and @derkeps 👊 🖤🧡 — FNATIC (@FNATIC) […]


OWL 2021 Power Rankings – #18 London Spitfire

OWL 2021 Power Rankings – #18 London Spitfire

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At the 18th position of our Overwatch League 2021 Power Rankings are the London Spitfire. The team gathered a brand new roster, with a mix of former League players and young talent from their academy team, British Hurricane. Also read: #20 Los Angeles Valiant – #19 Paris Eternal London Spitfire 2021 Roster Preview Support: Kristian […]


OWL 2021 Power Rankings – #17 Vancouver Titans

OWL 2021 Power Rankings – #17 Vancouver Titans

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Coming in at number 17 on our Overwatch league 2021 Season Power Rankings are the Vancouver Titans. This was a team that showcased so much potential in such a short period but fell flat when it came to long-term success. The year is 2019, and the Overwatch League is expanding to add eight more teams […]


Apex Legends’ War Games Event Goes Live Next Week

Apex Legends’ War Games Event Goes Live Next Week

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The latest Takeover event is coming to Apex Legends on April 13 with five new Playlist Takeovers. The two-week event will see five new Playlist Takeovers interchanging during the course of the War Games event. It will run from April 13 and end on April 27. First off, the event will add a new game […]


Fortnite: Primal Shotgun Receives A Significant Damage Nerf

Fortnite: Primal Shotgun Receives A Significant Damage Nerf

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One of Fortnite’s newest weapons is now weaker after a significant adjustment. Fortnite Chapter 2 – Season 6, dubbed Primal, introduced a slew of new weapons into the almost four-year Battle Royale title. One of those – the Primal Shotgun – quickly became a target for active players. This new weapon’s damage output mixed with […]



CoD: Best M16 Loadout For Warzone Season 2

CoD: Best M16 Loadout For Warzone Season 2

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Following the AUG nerf, the M16 has taken over, here’s the best loadout. A few days ago Call of Duty: Warzone was hit with a few weapons nerfs. This saw two of the most powerful weapons, the FFAR and AUG nerfed. While the FFAR still reigns supreme, the AUG’s recoil nerf brings the M16 into […]


OWL 2021 Power Rankings – #19 Paris Eternal

OWL 2021 Power Rankings – #19 Paris Eternal

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Learn more about the Paris Eternal ahead of the 2021 Overwatch League season. At the 19th position of our Overwatch League 2021 Season Power Rankings are the Paris Eternal and their brand new European team. Also read: #OWL 2021 Power Rankings- #20 Los Angeles Valiant Paris Eternal 2021 Roster Preview Kyoung Ey “AVALLA” Kim, promoted […]


LA Thieves Complete Dominant 3-0 Sweep With New Roster

LA Thieves Complete Dominant 3-0 Sweep With New Roster

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The Thieves surprise many with a quick 3-0 sweep in their first match. Ahead of the Stage 2 Major, the LA Thieves announced a roster change. In their second roster change of the season, Austin “Slasher” Liddicoat was moved to the bench, while Zack “Drazah” Jordan came to the starting roster. This move shocked many […]



LoL: 2021 LEC Spring Split Finals Weekend Preview

LoL: 2021 LEC Spring Split Finals Weekend Preview

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Weeks of regular-season action and playoffs are behind us. Ten teams entered, but only three remain. Here we sit, just days away from an LEC Grand Final that could be without Fnatic or G2 Esports for the first time in the league’s history. While the League has had one other winner, on Sunday, we may […]


Fortnite: How To Reach Champion Division In Arena Mode

Fortnite: How To Reach Champion Division In Arena Mode

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Learn the strategies you should use to reach Champion Division in our Arena Mode guide! Fortnite’s Arena Mode offers players the chance to familiarize themselves with the chaos of competitive matches. This playlist is also helpful to anyone looking to understand the complexities of high-level Fortnite. Although the games certainly are not always hectic, Arena […]


CoD: CDL 2021 Major 2 Preview

CoD: CDL 2021 Major 2 Preview

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The second Major of the year is just ahead of us, here’s everything you need to know. This week sees the second Major of the 2021 Call of Duty League season. The new 2021 format makes teams compete in three weeks of pool play matches, before going head to head in a $500K Major tournament. […]


OWL 2021 Power Rankings — #20 Los Angeles Valiant

OWL 2021 Power Rankings — #20 Los Angeles Valiant

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We’re ranking the top teams in the Overwatch League ahead of the start of the 2021 season. Welcome to this new edition of ESTNN’s Overwatch League Power Rankings! As the 2021 Season of the Overwatch League is coming closer each day, it is time to take a look at all the teams competing this year. […]


E3 Announce Their Return In 2021 With Virtual Showcase

E3 Announce Their Return In 2021 With Virtual Showcase

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E3 returns in a digital format this June, with Nintendo, Ubisoft, Xbox and Capcom all confirmed to participate. The Entertainment Software Association (ESA) have officially unveiled their re-imagined E3 event for 2021. E3 was one of the many conventions wiped off the calendar in 2020 thanks to the global pandemic. At the time there were […]


Dota 2: Nigma Send W33 To The Bench

Dota 2: Nigma Send W33 To The Bench

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After disappointing results at the Singapore Major, Team Nigma are shuffling their roster. Team Nigma have announced their midlaner, Aliwi “w33” Omar will be moving to an inactive role on the roster. The team shared their announcement on Twitter today. An update to our roster for the 2nd DPC season.#StarsAlign pic.twitter.com/BOvJ1mmAJv — Nigma Galaxy (@NigmaGalaxy) […]



Sources Claim Edward Will Return To Competitive CS:GO

Sources Claim Edward Will Return To Competitive CS:GO

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The Pistol King is returning to competitive CS:GO. Following ESTNN’s sources, 33-year-old Ioann “Edward” Sukhariev is set to return to the competitive CS:GO stage. It appears he hasn’t said his last word yet. As ESTNN learned, Edward will soon come back to playing CS:GO professionally. He will be the leader (both captain and in-game leader) […]


Fortnite: Cooler Esports Releases Roster, Shuts Down Due To COVID-19 Hardships

Fortnite: Cooler Esports Releases Roster, Shuts Down Due To COVID-19 Hardships

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French esports organization Cooler Esports shuts down and releases all contracted players. European Esports organization Cooler Esports announced today that it would shut down operations due to financial hardships stemming from the COVID-19 pandemic. The France-based brand began its Esports endeavor with founders Rui Cao and Edouard Debrousse in 2018. Cooler became a prominent organization […]


Fortnite: How To Reboot A Friend And Earn In-Game Rewards

Fortnite: How To Reboot A Friend And Earn In-Game Rewards

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Learn everything you need to know about Reboot a Friends. Four months ago, Epic Games introduced a beta version of “Reboot a Friend,” a program that tasks current Fortnite players to bring friends who have since stopped playing. For just under one month, players could team up with other former players to earn in-game rewards based […]


CoD: LEGIQN Joins Florida Mutineers As Content Creator

CoD: LEGIQN Joins Florida Mutineers As Content Creator

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The Mutineers are the latest to sign a Warzone content creator to their roster Call of Duty League teams have been signing competitive Warzone players and content creators to their rosters since its release. With Jukeyz on the Royal Ravens, Tommey and Rated on LA Thieves and most recently TeeP joining Envy (Dallas Empire). Well, […]


CS:GO: Valve Reverses Ban Against Kyojin

CS:GO: Valve Reverses Ban Against Kyojin

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The talented French player is now eligible to play in Valve tournaments After a long struggle on his part, Valve has unbanned Jayson “Kyojin” Nguyen Van. Therefore, he can now participate in official tournaments. Initially, Valve had issued a Valve Anti Cheat (“VAC”) ban on Kyojin in 2018 because he was connected to an account […]


The 10 Hottest CS:GO Roster Changes Of March

The 10 Hottest CS:GO Roster Changes Of March

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A monthly recap of the most important transfers and signings in professional CS:GO for March. March was a busy month for the CS:GO scene, with players and teams making big moves across the board. Who got the profit and which transfers are arguable? Let’s find out the answers. G2 benches kennyS to bring in JaCkz […]


HenryG Leaves Cloud9’s CS:GO Division

HenryG Leaves Cloud9’s CS:GO Division

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The General Manager of Cloud9’s CS:GO Division takes time off from esports. “I will be back eventually when the right opportunity arises.” This was Henry “⁠HenryG⁠” Greer’s last words as he announced through Twitter that he would be leaving Cloud9. In his Tweet, he hinted at the reasons for his departure. “It’s truly a shame […]


Riot Games Announces PENTAKILL Will Perform In LCS MSS Finals Opening Ceremony

Riot Games Announces PENTAKILL Will Perform In LCS MSS Finals Opening Ceremony

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Fictional band PENTAKILL will be performing in the Mid-Season Showdown’s opening ceremony after a three-year absence. League of Legends is known for its extravagant opening ceremonies in their World Championship Finals. But for the inaugural year of the Mid-Season Showdown, Riot Games has officially announced that virtual heavy metal band PENTAKILL will be performing live […]


Dota 2: 5 Heroes That Deserve A Nerf After The Singapore Major

Dota 2: 5 Heroes That Deserve A Nerf After The Singapore Major

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The matches at Singapore major have brought forward some interesting results, we look at which heroes might need a nerf in Dota 2. The conclusion of Singapore Major not only shows the current top teams in the DPC, it also presents a quality summary of the current meta. We saw plenty of meta hero picks […]


LoL: LCS Mid-Season Showdown Finals Weekend Preview

LoL: LCS Mid-Season Showdown Finals Weekend Preview

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We finally have our last three teams poised to take the main stage in the Greek Theater for the Mid-Season Showdown Finals Weekend. With three weeks of the Mid-Season Showdown (MSS) in the books, we get to see which of our last three teams will represent the LCS in the upcoming MSI, being held in […]


Drazah Replaces Slasher On LA Thieves For Stage 2 Major

Drazah Replaces Slasher On LA Thieves For Stage 2 Major

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A shock move from the Thieves sees Slasher benched ahead of the Major. After an incredible 4-0 start to the season, LA Thieves have fallen off dramatically. Their 2-7 game record following the 4-0 start sees the Thieves sit in 10th in our Power Rankings, as they suffer to get any momentum so far in […]


Fortnite: Arena Mode Explained – Hype, Bus Fare, Storm Surge, Divisions & More

Fortnite: Arena Mode Explained – Hype, Bus Fare, Storm Surge, Divisions & More

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ESTNN breaks down Fortnite’s Arena Mode and provides prospective players a guide to follow. Competitive Fortnite Battle Royale is objectively one of the most complex esports on the circuit today. While other genre titles like PUBG and Apex Legends follow a similar formula, Fortnite has many factors to consider before diving into the chaos. After […]


CoD: Envy Signs TeeP As Warzone Content Creator

CoD: Envy Signs TeeP As Warzone Content Creator

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Envy has signed the Call of Duty World Champion as a content creator. The parent company of the current Call of Duty League World Champions Dallas Empire, Envy has signed Tyler “TeeP” Polchow as their newest content creator. Envy is one of the largest names in esports, and this signing will bring more eyes than […]


CoD: Best FFAR Class For Warzone Season 2

CoD: Best FFAR Class For Warzone Season 2

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The recent nerf has affected the FFAR drastically, here’s the best loadout post nerf. The recent Cold War and Warzone Season 2 update has nerfed multiple weapons. The FFAR has received a major nerf itself, and thus many players will need to adjust their Warzone classes in order to get the most out of the […]


CoD: CDL 2021 Power Rankings After Stage 2 Week 3

CoD: CDL 2021 Power Rankings After Stage 2 Week 3

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Here’s our updated Power Rankings for the 2021 CDL Season. Stage 2 Week 3 saw some shock results, with Atlanta faZe handed their first loss, and LA Thieves continuing to struggle. Here’s how that’s shaken up our Power Rankings. 12. London Royal Ravens (-4) After flying high in Stage 2 Week 2, it seems the […]


Fortnite: FNCS Champion Andilex Wants Out Of His Contract With Team MCES

Fortnite: FNCS Champion Andilex Wants Out Of His Contract With Team MCES

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Competitive Fortnite players and fans are rallying behind Fortnite Champion Series (FNCS) winner Alexandre “Andilex” Christoph. The #FREEANDILEX hashtag trended on Twitter this past weekend to support a top Fortnite talent in the European scene. Andilex is currently a member of the French organization Team MCES, where he has found success greater than most competitive […]


Dota 2: How Pros Abused Necrobook Throughout The Singapore Major

Dota 2: How Pros Abused Necrobook Throughout The Singapore Major

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Necrobook is secretly one of the most valuable items in Dota 2. The conclusion of Singapore Major has left us a few things to ponder about. One notable point is the use of the Necrobook item in professional matches. Although it’s currently unclear if the item will get nerfed with the upcoming patch, there is […]


LoL: LCS Mid-Season Showdown Recap- TSM vs 100 Thieves

LoL: LCS Mid-Season Showdown Recap- TSM vs 100 Thieves

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Second-seeded TSM faced off against 100 Thieves to determine who will face Team Liquid the Lower Bracket Finals. With the stakes getting higher, we saw TSM trying to take down 100 Thieves. The winner of this game will advance to the Finals weekend and will take on Team Liquid. Before the game, many fans and […]


Dota 2: Na’Vi Replaces GeneRal With RAMZES666 For CIS DPC Season 2

Dota 2: Na’Vi Replaces GeneRal With RAMZES666 For CIS DPC Season 2

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Roman “RAMZES666” Kushnarev will replace Viktor “GeneRaL” Nigrini for the second season of the 2021 ESL One CIS DPC. Lately, Natus Vincere has undergone various roster changes and has had a difficult time finding a solid squad. They, unfortunately, had to withdraw from the ONE Esports Singapore Major after Andrii “ALWAYSWANNAFLY” Bondarenko, Bogdan “Iceberg” Vasilenko […]



Fortnite: Team Liquid Down To Only Three Pro Players

Fortnite: Team Liquid Down To Only Three Pro Players

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After a few key contract expirations, the once prolific Team Liquid seems to be reassessing its stance on Fortnite. Competitive Fortnite, as a whole, features some of the most recognizable esports organizations in history. FaZe Clan, TSM and NRG involved themselves from the beginning of the game’s life before tournaments became viewership spectacles. However, the […]


Dota 2: Singapore Major; LB Finals & Grand Finals

Dota 2: Singapore Major; LB Finals & Grand Finals

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We breakdown all the highs and lows from the final day at the Singapore Major. Our final day at Singapore was smack bang full of amazing Dota. We take you through it all right here! Lower Bracket Finals; PSG.LGD vs Invictus Gaming Our last remaining Wild Card entrant, PSG.LGD, held on to the bitter end […]


Dota 2: Singapore Major, Playoffs, UB Finals, LB Round 3 & 4

Dota 2: Singapore Major, Playoffs, UB Finals, LB Round 3 & 4

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As the Singapore Major closes towards its end, we see a cracking final and some interesting games in the Lower Brackets. The Upper Bracket Finals was a sheer display of skills and commitment from both Evil Geniuses and LGD Gaming. The Lower Brackets’ Round 3 saw Team Secret go up against SEA’s pride, Neon Esports. […]


LoL: LCS Mid-Season Showdown Recap- Cloud9 vs Team Liquid

LoL: LCS Mid-Season Showdown Recap- Cloud9 vs Team Liquid

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Two of NA’s brightest teams fight for their ticket straight to the MSS Finals. After two weeks of Mid-Season Showdown action, only four teams remain standing. With one MSI spot available, all the teams left alive are eager to win the first-ever MSS and claim their spot in this first international event of the year. […]


LoL: LEC Playoffs Round 2- G2 Esports vs MAD Lions Recap

LoL: LEC Playoffs Round 2- G2 Esports vs MAD Lions Recap

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G2 Esports looked to clear their way towards the LEC Spring Split 2021 Finals by facing the in-form MAD Lions. G2 Esports was very shaky in their Round One match against Schalke 04 and they were punished heavily, resulting in a tense five-game series with them. Even though they managed to bring back the last […]



Bruno Mars Reveals Fortnite Emote On Instagram

Bruno Mars Reveals Fortnite Emote On Instagram

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Fortnite x Bruno Mars is happening. The collaborations do not stop for Epic Games in their quest to make Fortnite the most inclusive game. Fortnite’s last two seasons featured a slew of characters from Marvel Comics and many legendary film and video game series. Epic has also jumped on the TikTok bandwagon, which led to […]



CS:GO: FaZe Finalizes Roster Adding Analyst Role

CS:GO: FaZe Finalizes Roster Adding Analyst Role

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FaZe Clan finalize their CS:GO roster adding an analyst to the team. FaZE Clan have added an analyst role to their CS:GO roster, and it’s none other than ESTNN’s own Slava ‘Innersh1ne’ Britvin! Britvin has been working as a CS:GO analyst for both media and team orgs for many years, first branching into esports as […]


Dota 2: Singapore Major, Playoffs, UB & LB Round 2

Dota 2: Singapore Major, Playoffs, UB & LB Round 2

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Our second round of the Playoffs kicked off today in Singapore, and there were plenty of surprises in store. It’s the cream of the crop in our Playoffs, and we’ve certainly been treated to some top tier Dota as a result. Today’s games saw more than a few upsets! Let’s take a look and see […]



Dota 2: Elephant Esports Club Welcomes Coach RotK’s Return

Dota 2: Elephant Esports Club Welcomes Coach RotK’s Return

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The popular Dota 2 coach returns to the scene after a six-month respite. Elephant Esports Club had been expecting Bai “rotK” Fan to coach its team since October 2020, but rotK said he needed time off to think things through. His decision to take a break from active competition stems from the controversy involving the […]


CS:GO Software Platform Leetify Launches Data-Driven Team Finder

CS:GO Software Platform Leetify Launches Data-Driven Team Finder

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Leetify commits itself to providing CS:GO players a way to build a solid team. Leetify, a software platform which analyses player performance, has launched an AI team finder for CS:GO. According to the company, their recent addition will help players struggling to find suitable team members to play with do so to grow both as […]


Dota 2: AD Gaming Welcomes Nigma To Abu Dhabi

Dota 2: AD Gaming Welcomes Nigma To Abu Dhabi

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Nigma moves its headquarters to Yas Island for the next five years. In hopes that Nigma’s presence will both inspire the next generation of players in Abu Dhabi and boost video game and esports business interests in the region, AD Gaming has provided a home for the world championship-caliber Dota 2 team. Nigma will be […]


Fortnite: $50K DreamHack Cash Cup Extra – Everything You Need To Know

Fortnite: $50K DreamHack Cash Cup Extra – Everything You Need To Know

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DreamHack is back in the competitive Fortnite scene after a three-month hiatus. ESTNN breaks down the Cash Cup Extra tournament. The Sweden-based production company known as DreamHack holds a healthy relationship with the competitive Fortnite community. They produced last year’s Online Open tournament series, where players in NA East, NA West and Europe had an […]


FaZe ClipZ Talks Founding FaZe Clan, NFTs And FaZe’s Future

FaZe ClipZ Talks Founding FaZe Clan, NFTs And FaZe’s Future

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We spoke to one of FaZe Clans founder about everything FaZe and esports Recently ESTNN had the opportunity to sit down with one of the three Founders of FaZe Clan, Eric “FaZe ClipZ” Rivera. We discussed FaZe’s origins, NFTs, esports and the future of FaZe Clan. The full interview can be found on YouTube below. […]


Fortnite Adds “Stonks” Skin On April Fools’ Day

Fortnite Adds “Stonks” Skin On April Fools’ Day

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Epic Games continues to break barriers with another meme-worthy addition in Fortnite Battle Royale. Epic Games has an unfathomable ability to pull noteworthy characters into the game’s universe. Case and point is Chapter 2 – Season 4, where Marvel Comics became Fortnite’s focal point. This partnership affected the in-game landscape with locations like Doom’s Domain […]


Dota 2: Singapore Major; Playoffs – Lower Bracket Round 1

Dota 2: Singapore Major; Playoffs – Lower Bracket Round 1

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The Lower Bracket games are underway. Giving teams an opportunity to get back in a sound position in the major. ESTNN looks at the matches in round 1 of the series. After a dramatic day of Upper Bracket games, the losing teams in the Lower Bracket are now fighting to stay in the competition. The […]





Fortnite: Primal Shotgun Remains Problematic Despite Nerf

Fortnite: Primal Shotgun Remains Problematic Despite Nerf

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ESTNN analyzes the Primal Shotgun changes. The competitive Fortnite scene never shies away from the game’s occasional overpowered weapons and items. Season X mech suits and Chapter 2 – Season 2 Mythic weapons are critical reference points of unbalanced destruction tools through Fortnite’s competitive history. The Epic Games of old would gloss over these items, […]



Fortnite: Chipotle Challenger Series Spring 2021 Results

Fortnite: Chipotle Challenger Series Spring 2021 Results

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Find out which duos earned a year’s supply of free burritos after three intense Fortnite matches. Chipotle – America’s favorite burrito joint – returned to competitive Fortnite Battle Royale with another round of Challenger Series events. 2020 saw multiple top players earn themselves thousands in winnings and free grub for an entire year. Chipotle upped […]



S1mple Puts An End To Ongoing Speculation About Leaving CS:GO

S1mple Puts An End To Ongoing Speculation About Leaving CS:GO

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S1mple was rumoured to switch to Valorant after streaming it for many days. Recently there have been a lot of rumours that Natus Vincere’s star player, Oleksandr “s1mple” Kostyliev, may be switching over to Valorant while leaving CS:GO after multiple Valorant streams. In his March 29 Twitch stream, s1mple clarified his plans after being asked […]


Dota 2: Singapore Major Group Stage; Day 4, Stream C

Dota 2: Singapore Major Group Stage; Day 4, Stream C

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All the highlights from our second and final day of Groups at the Singapore Major. Eight teams participated in the Singapore Major Group Stage and seven advanced to the playoffs. Only one team was eliminated at the end of the day, and that was Alliance. The teams that advanced to the upper bracket of playoffs […]


Fortnite: How To Unlock Chromium, Runic & Golden Battle Pass Skins In Season 6

Fortnite: How To Unlock Chromium, Runic & Golden Battle Pass Skins In Season 6

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Learn how to unlock exclusive Battle Pass variants in Season 6. Fortnite Season 6’s Battle Pass introduced some original characters and familiar faces. The latter included Lara Croft from the Tomb Raider series and Raven from DC Comics and Teen Titans. Unique newcomers Tarana, Raz, Cluck and Spire Assassin complemented the others nicely. Players can […]


Dota 2: Singapore Major Group Stage; Day 4, Stream B

Dota 2: Singapore Major Group Stage; Day 4, Stream B

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We are now deep in the tournament with the Day 4 of the group stages. ESTNN looks at all the matches from Stream B. The Day 4 Stream B of group stages had teams Alliance, B Esports x Neon, PSG.LGD, Thunder Predator and Team Liquid battling against each other for places in the playoffs. As […]


Dota 2: Singapore Major; Group Stage; Day 4, Stream A

Dota 2: Singapore Major; Group Stage; Day 4, Stream A

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All the highlights from our final day of Groups at the Singapore Major. Our last day of our Group Stage saw plenty of top-tier Dota on display. With the final series done and dusted, we now know the full seeding for our Upper and Lower Brackets in the Playoffs tomorrow. We break down all the […]


CoD: How to Watch $25K Guerrillas Gulag Warzone Tournament

CoD: How to Watch $25K Guerrillas Gulag Warzone Tournament

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During their CDL Home Seires week, the LA Guerrillas are holding a $25K Warzone Tournament. This week marks Week 3 of Stage 2 of the 2021 Call of Duty League season. Hosted by the Los Angeles Guerrillas, they’re bringing much more than just CDL matches. The Guerrillas Gulag is a $25K Warzone tournament that will […]


TSM Re-Enters Fortnite, Welcomes Co1azo To Roster

TSM Re-Enters Fortnite, Welcomes Co1azo To Roster

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TSM returns to competitive Fortnite with a North American controller player. Professional esports organization TSM exited competitive Fortnite nearly two months ago after letting go of three top competitors. While many thought this was the end for TSM Fortnite, the North America-based brand merely took a hiatus from the popular Battle Royale title. TSM’s Twitter […]


Dota 2: Is Weaver A Viable Carry In 2021?

Dota 2: Is Weaver A Viable Carry In 2021?

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Let’s take a look at whether Weaver is a viable carry in 2021. By the looks of it, 2021 is going to be a good year for Dota 2. The new DPC has started and we already got to see loads of amazing series. Needless to say, there were loads of interesting heroes that were […]


Dota 2: Singapore Major Group Stage; Day 3, Stream B

Dota 2: Singapore Major Group Stage; Day 3, Stream B

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Recap on the five series played of Day 1 of the Group Stage of the One Esports Singapore Major 2021. Thunder Predator shocked the world of Dota 2 by performing beyond expectations and winning all four series played today. Stream B covered five series today, where three of them were played by Thunder Predator. Team […]


Fortnite: Spring Breakout Cup Free Skin, Format, Scoring System & More

Fortnite: Spring Breakout Cup Free Skin, Format, Scoring System & More

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Compete in Fortnite’s Spring Breakout Cup for a free cosmetic outfit! Spring has arrived, and Fortnite is ringing in quarter two of 2021 with the first-ever Spring Breakout event. The Easter-themed celebration features some Legendary Quests and more, which you can learn in ESTNN’s recent article covering the finer details. A new duck-themed skin named […]



Dota 2: Singapore Major Group Stage; Day 3, Stream C

Dota 2: Singapore Major Group Stage; Day 3, Stream C

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All the highlights from our first day of Groups at the Singapore Major! The end of yesterday’s Wild Card series brought us a tiebreaker, and three fresh seeds to the Group Stage of the Major. If you missed out on any of the thrills and spills, catch up with our Day 2 recaps for Stream […]