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CS:GO: Fallen Steps Down From MIBR After TACO, Fer, Dead Removal

CS:GO: Fallen Steps Down From MIBR After TACO, Fer, Dead Removal

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CS:GO: Fallen Steps Down From MIBR After TACO, Fer, Dead Removal. Gabriel “FalleN” Toledo has announced his decision to step down from MIBR’s active roster. The announcement comes a few hours after Fernando “fer” Alvarenga, Epitacio “TACO” de Melo, and coach Ricardo “dead” Sinigaglia were removed from the team. FalleN cites their removals as his […]


Dota 2: Nongrata And Lil Sub In For Hellraisers During BTS Event

Dota 2: Nongrata And Lil Sub In For Hellraisers During BTS Event

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Here are the two players that will help HellRaisres in the upcoming BTS Pro Series Season 3: Europe and CIS. A few days ago, we reported that one of HellRaisers’ players decided to take a break. Alexander “Nix” Levin is one of the main reasons for the success of the CIS squad. However, it seems […]



FaZe Jarvis Returns To Fortnite, Receives Another Ban

FaZe Jarvis Returns To Fortnite, Receives Another Ban

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Jarvis returned to Fortnite and it didn’t pan out according to plan. FaZe Clan’s Jarvis “Jarvis” Khattri made his triumphant return to Twitch and Fortnite yesterday evening despite his banned status from the popular Battle Royale title. This story dates way back to November of 2019.  On that fateful day, Epic Games banned Jarvis for […]


Fortnite: Chapter 2 – Season 4 Solo/Trio Cup Rules, Prize Pool, Format & More!

Fortnite: Chapter 2 – Season 4 Solo/Trio Cup Rules, Prize Pool, Format & More!

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ESTNN breaks down the ruleset, format and scoring system for Fortnite Season 4’s weekly tournaments. Fortnite Season 4’s competitive season is rapidly approaching. We know so far that solo and trio tournaments will take center-stage for the duration of this Marvel-themed season. Fortnite’s official broadcast in Chapter 2 – Season 2 announced that this season […]


Fortnite: Epic Games Silently Nerfed Mythic Marvel Abilities

Fortnite: Epic Games Silently Nerfed Mythic Marvel Abilities

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Mythic Marvel abilities are a little different after the patch 14.10. Fortnite Season 4’s first patch released earlier this week, which changed the map and added new Mythic Marvel abilities. Doctor Doom, Groot and Silver Surfer were test subjects for these newly introduced Mythic abilities. Some Fortnite players quickly assessed this new feature shortly after […]


LoL: LEC Smashes Viewership Numbers In Summer 2020

LoL: LEC Smashes Viewership Numbers In Summer 2020

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Europe’s LEC is gaining more traction than ever. The LEC is one of the best LoL regions in the world and one of the most popular too. Since their rebranding in 2019, the LEC has grown to be its own, unique tournament and broadcast that captivates viewers from around the globe. The 2020 Summer Split […]


Call of Duty: Frosty And Maux Released By The Florida Mutineers

Call of Duty: Frosty And Maux Released By The Florida Mutineers

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With over half the league announcing roster changes ahead of the 2021 season, the Florida Mutineers are the next to do so As teams prepare for the 2021 Call of Duty League season, they’re all looking to shrink their rosters due to the change back to 4v4 competitive play. The Florida Mutineers are the next […]


FTW: Summer Showdown, Riot’s All-Women VALORANT Tournament

FTW: Summer Showdown, Riot’s All-Women VALORANT Tournament

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Riot is surprising the Valorant community with FTW Summer Showdown, an all-women Valorant tournament with a $50,000 prize pool. Leveling the Playing Field The North America Ignition Series was set to end after Pop Flash, but Riot had a surprise waiting. A new tournament aimed to bring eyes to the underrepresented group in esports. The […]


CS:GO: Cloud9 Adds ALEX As First Step In Roster Rebuild

CS:GO: Cloud9 Adds ALEX As First Step In Roster Rebuild

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ALEX is the first player to join Cloud9’s new project. Cloud9 has signed former Team Vitality player Alex “ALEX” McMeekin as the first member of its new CS:GO roster, the American esports organization announced today. Cloud9 released its entire CS:GO division to pursue a complete roster rebuild earlier this month. ALEX joins general manager Henry […]


Dota 2: Hellraisers Now Only Has Three Players

Dota 2: Hellraisers Now Only Has Three Players

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The roster change season is on, and one of the first CIS teams that suffered a lot is HellRaisers. We are just two days away before the beginning of Beyond the Summit Pro Series Season 3: EU/CIS. One of the most interesting teams that will take part in this event is HellRasiers. The CIS team […]


Fortnite: Team SoloMid Signs Ops

Fortnite: Team SoloMid Signs Ops

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TSM’s Fortnite roster just grew larger with the addition of another rising talent. Team SoloMid (TSM) has been on a roll as of late in the Fortnite community. Last month, the popular esports organization added multiple time champion Rocco “Saf” Morales. TSM shortly followed that up with the addition of an underrated player named Kerry […]


Ninja Signs Exclusive Deal With Twitch

Ninja Signs Exclusive Deal With Twitch

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Ninja has returned to Twitch on an exclusive deal. Gaming superstar Tyler “Ninja” Blevins announced today that he would return to Twitch under an exclusive streaming deal. Twitch, too confirmed this news in a Tweet that went out earlier this afternoon. This announcement marks the end of Ninja’s free agency period, which kicked off in […]


Fortnite: Fresh Signs Exclusive Twitch Deal

Fortnite: Fresh Signs Exclusive Twitch Deal

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Twitch signs one of Australia’s most popular Fortnite streamers to an exclusive deal. Formerly known as mrfreshasian, Harley “Fresh” Campbell announced his official signing with Twitch in a Tweet earlier this evening. So too did Twitch themselves, compiling and Tweeting out a montage of some of Fresh’s highlights throughout the years. Although contract details aren’t […]


Overwatch League: Toronto Defiant Releases Interim Head Coach Lilbow

Overwatch League: Toronto Defiant Releases Interim Head Coach Lilbow

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The Toronto Defiant announced the release of interim Head Coach David “Lilbow” Moschetto from the team. The Overwatch League Playoffs are already over for the Toronto Defiant, who lost against the Los Angeles Gladiators on their first match. One week after the team’s elimination from Playoffs, the Toronto Defiant announce some “difficult decisions” to come. […]


The Overwatch League 2020 Playoffs Defy Expectations Opening Weekend

The Overwatch League 2020 Playoffs Defy Expectations Opening Weekend

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Overwatch League’s main season has come to an end, Playoffs are in full swing, and brackets have already been destroyed. Unpredictability is part of what makes Overwatch a nail-biting at times. Just when you think all is lost and overtime kicks in, one kill or well placed ultimate can turn it all around. The Overwatch […]


Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War Beta Dates Announced

Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War Beta Dates Announced

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Activision has finally announced the dates for the upcoming Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War beta. Fans will get their first opportunity to go hands-on with Black Ops Cold War’s Multiplayer with the Open Beta. Beta Schedule: Weekend 1 —  PlayStation 4 Exclusive Early Access Begins: October 8 Open Beta Begins: October 10 Weekend […]




Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War Scorestreaks System Explained

Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War Scorestreaks System Explained

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Scorestreaks return in Black Ops Cold War, but not as you know them. Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War will see Scorestreaks return and replace Modern Warfare’s Killstreaks. A massive change with this year’s Scorestreaks is that they will not reset on death. However, don’t worry, you are rewarded for staying alive and chaining […]


Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War Loadout System Explained

Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War Loadout System Explained

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Following the Black Ops Cold War Multiplayer reveal, let’s dive into the new Loadout system In a brand new system, Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War will look to combine Pick 10 with Modern Warfare’s Loadout system. Players have the choice to pick a Primary Weapon, Secondary Weapon, one tactical equipment, one lethal equipment, […]


Fortnite: Get Ready For The September DreamHack Online Open

Fortnite: Get Ready For The September DreamHack Online Open

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The Swedish production company, DreamHack, returns to competitive Fortnite with its third straight $250K USD monthly tournament. Fortnite players in the NA West, NA East and Europe regions competed in July and August for a combined $500K USD prize pool. Thus far, Arkhram of 100 Thieves and the unsponsored 4DRStorm claimed victory for the NA […]


Dota 2: Three ex-Business Associate Members Form New Team

Dota 2: Three ex-Business Associate Members Form New Team

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Here is the newest Dota 2 team, formed after Fear announced he’ll take a break. Yesterday, one of the most legendary NA players – Clinton “Fear” Loomis decided to take a break from the competitive scene. As a result, Business Associates basically disbanded. So, it probably doesn’t come as a surprise that three of the […]



David Beckham’s Guild Esports To List On London Stock Market

David Beckham’s Guild Esports To List On London Stock Market

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Guild Esports, of which David Beckham is a partial investor, are looking to raise £20m by listing on the London Stock Exchange. David Beckham has a 40% minority stake in Guild Esports. Guild Esports will be the first organization of its kind in the UK; allowing fans to directly invest in its future. The initial […]


Arcitys and Prestinni Released By The Chicago Huntsmen

Arcitys and Prestinni Released By The Chicago Huntsmen

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Chicago Huntsmen become the next team to announce a roster change ahead of the 2021 Call of Duty League season. The Chicago Huntsmen have decided to release the twins Arcitys and Prestinni ahead of the 2021 Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War season. This means that Seth “Scump” Abner, Matthew “Formal” Piper and Dylan […]



London Royal Ravens Resign Seany; Release Remaining Players

London Royal Ravens Resign Seany; Release Remaining Players

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London Royal Ravens join the Seattle Surge and Los Angeles Guerrillas in releasing all but one player from their roster heading into the 2021 season With all teams having to remove one player from their starting lineup going into the 2021 Call of Duty League season, London becomes the second to release all but one […]


Apple Files Counterclaims Against Epic Games Alleging Breach of Contract

Apple Files Counterclaims Against Epic Games Alleging Breach of Contract

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New developments arise in the Apple vs. Epic Games legal battle. Apple Inc. filed counterclaims against Epic Games earlier today alleging a breach of contract, which saw the Carolina-based video game developer attempting to bypass Apple’s in-app purchase fees with their popular title Fortnite: Battle Royale. According to official United States District Court documents, Apple alleges […]



Dota 2: God King Joins Royal Never GiveUp

Dota 2: God King Joins Royal Never GiveUp

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Here’s the latest news from the Chinese Dota 2 scene. Royal Never Give Up has decided to make a signing that will finalize their roster. After they removed  Du “Moment” Peng, the team decided to add “Zhong “God King” Liushuai to their roster. He is one of the most promising Chinese Dota 2 players, who […]


Dota 2: Fear Will Take a Break From Pro Dota 2

Dota 2: Fear Will Take a Break From Pro Dota 2

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Sadly, one of the most legendary Dota 2 players has decided to take a break. After the Dota 2 Pro Circuit was canceled, most of the top NA teams started to compete in Europe. As a result, many of the smaller teams in this division don’t really have a lot of tournaments to play in, […]


Fortnite: Epic Games Releases Season 4 Details Including FNCS, Cash Cups, DreamHack & More!

Fortnite: Epic Games Releases Season 4 Details Including FNCS, Cash Cups, DreamHack & More!

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Epic Games details Fortnite Chapter 2 – Season 4’s competitive schedule and rules. Competitive Fortnite players around the world are ready to sink their teeth into another tournament season. Last season, Fortnite crowned seven solo champions and handed out millions of dollars in prize money. The same will continue into the latest Marvel Comics-themed season […]



Best Fortnite Skins of 2020

Best Fortnite Skins of 2020

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ESTNN profiles some of the best Fortnite skins of 2020! 2020 has been another successful year for the Epic Games developed Fortnite: Battle Royale. Thus far, players have experienced four seasons ranging from an entirely new map to the invasion of Marvel Comics characters. One of Fortnite’s most significant allures is the variety of character […]





CS:GO: Starix Officially Joins Hard Legion As Coach

CS:GO: Starix Officially Joins Hard Legion As Coach

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Hard Legion say goodbye to zoneR and hello to new coach starix. After recent issues with coaching bug abuse in CS:GO and following the departure of Aleksandr “zoneR” Bogatiryev, Hard Legion announced their new coach; Sergey “starix” Ischuk. Previous to standing down, zoneR received a 24-month penalty from ESL for his abuse of the coaching […]


LoL: LCS Finals Recap- FlyQuest v TSM

LoL: LCS Finals Recap- FlyQuest v TSM

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TSM and FlyQuest battled for the LCS throne tonight. The 2020 LCS Summer Split wrapped up tonight with an anticipated match between FlyQuest (“FLY”) and Team SoloMid (“TSM”). These two teams weren’t expected to be here but defied the supposed odds and conquered all their competition to claim their spot here. FLY made Finals last […]


LoL: LEC Grand Finals Recap- Fnatic v G2 Esports

LoL: LEC Grand Finals Recap- Fnatic v G2 Esports

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It’s time for the LEC Summer Split Grand Finals. Despite a rocky season for both, Fnatic and G2 find themselves going head-to-head again. It probably wasn’t the predicted Final on the final weekend of the regular split, yet here we are. Fnatic (“G2”) and G2 Esports (“G2”) are both at seven LEC titles apiece, and […]


LoL: LCS Playoffs Recap- TSM v Team Liquid

LoL: LCS Playoffs Recap- TSM v Team Liquid

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TSM and TL fought for their spot in the Finals tonight. The final week of the 2020 LCS Summer Split is here. After weeks of competition, only three teams stand left to fight for the title. FlyQuest already secured their spot in the Finals with a win over Team Liquid (“TL”) last week, leaving TL […]


LoL: LEC Playoffs Recap- G2 Esports v Rogue

LoL: LEC Playoffs Recap- G2 Esports v Rogue

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The LEC Summer Split Grand Finals weekend is finally here, and it starts with a Semi-Final cracker. With a spot at Worlds secured for both teams, the match is all about a place in Sunday’s Grand Final series against Fnatic. Can G2 Esports (“G2”) bounce back from their 3-2 defeat to Fnatic in the Upper […]


Dota 2: FlyToMoon Wins The OMEGA League: Europe Divine Division

Dota 2: FlyToMoon Wins The OMEGA League: Europe Divine Division

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Here is what happened in the OMEGA League Europe Divine Division. Slowly but steadily, the OMEGA League is coming to an end. We saw some pretty amazing matches in both divisions, which was expected, considering the teams that took part in the event. Speaking of teams, we finally know the name of one of the […]


Seattle Surge Resign Octane; Release The Remaining Players

Seattle Surge Resign Octane; Release The Remaining Players

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—Toronto Ultra were the first team to make major roster changes by releasing six players yesterday, Seattle Surge have followed suit by releasing six of their own. Heading into the 2021 Call of Duty League Season all teams will be required to form a 4 man starting roster. Some teams have kept a core four […]


Dota 2: Windranger’s Arcana Is Here

Dota 2: Windranger’s Arcana Is Here

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After waiting for some time, the new Arcana is finally here. We are just days away from the end of this year’s Battle Pass. Even though TI 10 got postponed, the Dota 2 community has managed to boost the prize pool of the event to the jaw-dropping amount of $35M USD. What’s even more impressive […]


LoL: CoreJJ Named LCS Summer 2020 MVP

LoL: CoreJJ Named LCS Summer 2020 MVP

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Team Liquid’s support is the league’s most valuable player. The LCS has announced their pick for the 2020 Summer Honda MVP Award and its none other than Jo “CoreJJ” Yong-in. The Team Liquid support has had an amazing split, enabling and carrying his team countless times. He was also awarded a spot on the 1st […]



Apex Legends: Respawn Entertainment Reverts Armor Values In Season 6

Apex Legends: Respawn Entertainment Reverts Armor Values In Season 6

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Respawn Entertainment is reverting some of the Season 6 armor changes after negative feedback from the community. Respawn Entertainment’s Design Director, Jason McCord has announced they are reverting some of the armor changes in Season 6 Apex Legends. The new changes will restore the armor values that equipment previously had in Season 5. In Season […]


Super Mario Bros 35 Battle Royale Announced

Super Mario Bros 35 Battle Royale Announced

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Nintendo is throwing its most popular mascot into the Battle Royale genre for a limited time. Nintendo made headlines once again today with the announcement of Super Mario Bros. 35, a brand new take on the Battle Royale genre. Following the success of other Battle Royale titles like Fortnite, H1Z1 and PUBG, we can now […]


Dota 2: TI 10 Now Has A Prize Pool Of $35,000,000

Dota 2: TI 10 Now Has A Prize Pool Of $35,000,000

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The next TI’s prize pool just keeps getting bigger. This year has been pretty strange. After COVID-19 pretty much changed the world, the Dota 2 scene is currently in danger. Sadly, Valve’s decision to cancel the DPC has had a negative impact on many smaller teams. After such a long delay, everyone expected the company […]


JKap Retires From Professional Call of Duty

JKap Retires From Professional Call of Duty

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One of the longest playing professional Call of Duty players Jordan “JKap” Kaplan has announced his retirement from the game On September 2, Jordan “JKap” Kaplan announced his retirement from professional Call of Duty on Twitter. He said “I’m officially retiring from Call of Duty. It was an incredible 10-year run that gave me some […]


Reality Rift Disbands Its Dota 2 Roster

Reality Rift Disbands Its Dota 2 Roster

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Reality Rift was one of the hottest teams in SEA, but not anymore. Many of you might be fans of the pretty fascinating small SEA team called Reality Rift. Although it was formed back in 2019, it managed to secure some pretty good results. However, once COVID-19 came, Reality Rift couldn’t really take part in […]


League Of Legends: Top Lane Tier List For Season 10

League Of Legends: Top Lane Tier List For Season 10

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Win your lanes and games with these helpful insights about top lane champions There is an extensive list of champions that can bear the weight of the top lane. Each bringing a different set of skills and advantages or counters. Individual skill and mastery of a champion is preferred over all else. Lately, however, the […]


Apex Legends: Respawn Entertainment Announce ALGS Autumn Circuit

Apex Legends: Respawn Entertainment Announce ALGS Autumn Circuit

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Respawn Entertainment has announced a new Autumn Circuit beginning October 3. Respawn Entertainment has announced that the Apex Legends Global Series will get an Autumn Circuit, beginning October 3rd. The new event marks a new series as Respawn Entertainment aims to close 2020 with a big event leading directly up to Christmas. High-stakes competitive play […]


Dallas Empire Drops Clayster Ahead Of 2021 CDL Season

Dallas Empire Drops Clayster Ahead Of 2021 CDL Season

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Championship-winning Dallas Empire is the first team to announce a roster change ahead of the 2021 season Yesterday the Call of Duty League announced a move back to their roots with 4v4 competitive play returning for the 2021 Black Ops Cold War season. This means that each CDL team will have to drop a player […]


Dota 2: rOtK Is No Longer A Part Of Vici Gaming

Dota 2: rOtK Is No Longer A Part Of Vici Gaming

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After Yang, rOtK also leaves Vici Gaming. Today has been a pretty crazy day for Vici Gaming. After Zhou “Yang” Haiyang left the team, yet another legend will also part ways with the organization. This time, it is Bai “rOtK” Fan, who has been the coach of the team for a while now. Although there […]


Dota 2: Vici Gaming Releases Yang

Dota 2: Vici Gaming Releases Yang

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Sadly, Yang is no longer a part of Vici Gaming. August is the month when most Dota 2 fans are really happy because they can watch the biggest Dota 2 event of the year. However, due to the fact that TI was postponed, some of the teams have decided to take a break, especially in […]


Symfuhny Allows NRG Contract To Expire, Declares Free Agency

Symfuhny Allows NRG Contract To Expire, Declares Free Agency

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Prolific streamer Symfuhny is now a free agent after leaving NRG Esports. Mason “Symfuhny” Lanier announced his free-agency as a streamer, content creator and dominant Call of Duty: Warzone player earlier today. The 20-year-old spent the last year and a half under the NRG Esports banner, competing in many games both competitively and casually. Most […]


Fortnite: Reduced Chest Spawn Rates Are A Real Problem

Fortnite: Reduced Chest Spawn Rates Are A Real Problem

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ESTNN breaks down the most disappointing change in Fortnite’s latest season. Fortnite Chapter 2 – Season 4 Nexus War is in full swing after releasing less than a week ago. Despite its convoluted name, this latest Marvel-themed season brought a slew of popular comic book characters crashing into Fortnite’s expansive world. With the new season, […]




LoL: LCK Summer Playoffs: Finals Preview

LoL: LCK Summer Playoffs: Finals Preview

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The top two teams in the LCK face-off for the title. The LCK was one of the last leagues to end their summer split, but their gauntlet style playoffs ended over the weekend and set the stage for a Finals matchup that seemed preordained. DragonX and Damwon Gaming aren’t household names in the LCK, but […]


LoL: LCS Playoff Recap – Team Liquid v FlyQuest

LoL: LCS Playoff Recap – Team Liquid v FlyQuest

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FlyQuest and Team Liquid battled for a straight shot to Finals tonight. After three weeks of intense competition, the LCS is nearing its end. Last night, TSM knocked Cloud9 out of the Lower Bracket and out of Worlds contention too. Today, Team Liquid (“TL”) and FlyQuest (“FLY”) took to Summoner’s Rift to see who the […]


CS:GO: Evil Geniuses, Heroic Win ESL One Cologne 2020

CS:GO: Evil Geniuses, Heroic Win ESL One Cologne 2020

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Evil Geniuses and Heroic take home the trophies in ESL One Cologne’s North American and European regional tournaments. The North American and European divisions of ESL One Cologne 2020 have found their champions as Evil Geniuses and Heroic take home the respective titles. Evil Geniuses earned their victory after a five-map battle against rivals Team […]


Dallas Empire Win The 2020 Call of Duty League Championships

Dallas Empire Win The 2020 Call of Duty League Championships

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After putting on a clinical performance against the Atlanta FaZe in the Grand Final, Dallas Empire win the 2020 Call of Duty League Championships Dallas Empire finished the regular season in 2nd place behind the Atlanta FaZe and had to defeat them twice in order to take the Championship victory. Here’s a recap of the […]


LoL: LEC Summer 2020 Grand Finals Preview

LoL: LEC Summer 2020 Grand Finals Preview

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Two unexpected Round 2 results see Rogue and G2 Esports face off in the LEC Semi-Final. It certainly wasn’t the matchup most people expected. Not many foresaw Fnatic taking down G2 and even fewer called MAD Lions getting 3-0 in the Lower Bracket. So with Fnatic now locked in as the final boss of the […]


Dota 2: Alliance Survives The OMEGA League Play-in Stage

Dota 2: Alliance Survives The OMEGA League Play-in Stage

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Here is what happened in the match between Alliance and FlyToMoon. After both Alliance and FlyToMoon had mediocre performances in the OMEGA League Group Stage, these two teams had to go head to head in the Play-in Stage. Even though Alliance was considered as the heavy favorite, things weren’t so easy for the European powerhouse. […]


LoL: LEC Playoff Recap – Rogue v MAD Lions

LoL: LEC Playoff Recap – Rogue v MAD Lions

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The final Round 2 series in the LEC Playoffs took place between MAD Lions and Rogue. With both sides locked in for worlds 2020, the victor of this series will head directly to worlds, while the loser heads to play-in. The series victor will then head to next week’s Semi-Final series against G2 Esports. Below […]


Fortnite: Best Trios Heading Into FNCS Chapter 2 – Season 4

Fortnite: Best Trios Heading Into FNCS Chapter 2 – Season 4

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ESTNN takes a look at some of the best trios heading into FNCS Chapter 2 – Season 4! Fortnite’s Marvel-themed season is well underway after its release on Thursday. The general competitive fanbase seems thrilled about this season for a multitude of reasons. For one, the Pump Shotgun is back in the loot pool for […]


Call of Duty League Championships – Day 1 Recap

Call of Duty League Championships – Day 1 Recap

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Day 1 of the Call of Duty League Championships saw some incredible games for a lot of cash, so let’s go back over and take a look at all of yesterday’s action. Chicago Huntsmen 3-1 London Royal Ravens The London Royal Ravens started off this match-up hot with a 250-224 Rammaza Hardpoint victory to take […]


LoL: LCS Playoffs Recap – Cloud9 v TSM

LoL: LCS Playoffs Recap – Cloud9 v TSM

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Two of NA’s most iconic teams fought for their Worlds hopes tonight. The LCS playoffs are well underway now. After two weeks of competition, only four teams stand strong now. FlyQuest and Team Liquid have already secured their spots at Worlds and only one spot remains. Two of the biggest organizations in North American League […]


LoL: LEC Playoffs Recap – G2 Esports v Fnatic

LoL: LEC Playoffs Recap – G2 Esports v Fnatic

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The battle of the Kings of Europe comes to Round 2 of the LEC. It’s always going to happen in the LEC. Fnatic (“FNC”) and G2 Esports (“G2”) will always end up meeting in the finals, and in Summer Split this could be just the first time they meet. With the winner heading to the […]


Respawn Entertainment Reveal Apex Legends Global Series Partnerships

Respawn Entertainment Reveal Apex Legends Global Series Partnerships

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Respawn Entertainment has revealed twelve of the most prominent organizations in Apex Legends will partner together to promote the health of the game. Respawn Entertainment has announced that they are creating a partnership programme for concerts relating to the Apex Legends esports scene. 12 different organizations are the first to join the partnership, with even […]





How To Get A Free Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War Beta Code

How To Get A Free Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War Beta Code

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Activision will be giving away 10,000 Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War beta codes this weekend to viewers of the CDL Championship Finals. This weekend is the inaugural Call of Duty League Championship Weekend; featuring the Atlanta FaZe, Chicago Huntsmen, Dallas Empire and London Royal Ravens going head to head for $1.5mil. Along with […]


LOL: LPL Playoffs – Summer Finals Recap

LOL: LPL Playoffs – Summer Finals Recap

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The Spring Split Final rematch was another heavyweight fight that went the distance. Opening Ceremony of the 2020 #LPL SUMMER FINALS. HERE. WE. GO!! pic.twitter.com/Fs3wMEWm80 — LPL (@lplenglish) August 27, 2020 Even without fans in the stands, the LPL put on quite a spectacle to get us all pumped up for Round Two of the […]


Fortnite Chapter 2 – Season 4 Nexus War Groot, Doctor Doom and Silver Surfer Mythic Abilities Detailed

Fortnite Chapter 2 – Season 4 Nexus War Groot, Doctor Doom and Silver Surfer Mythic Abilities Detailed

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ESTNN details all of the new Mythic abilities in Fortnite Chapter 2 – Season 4! Marvel Comics has taken center-stage in Fortnite’s latest season. Chapter 2 – Season 4, dubbed Nexus War, brought several recognizable Marvel characters into the Fortnite realm. Some of those notable names are She-Hulk, Thor, Iron Man, Mystique and Wolverine. ESTNN […]



BITKRAFT Ventures Raises $165 Million in Funding for Video Game Investment

BITKRAFT Ventures Raises $165 Million in Funding for Video Game Investment

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Bitkraft Ventures has raised $165 million for their fund, a hefty $40 million over the initial goal. BITKRAFT is a venture capital fund that focuses on gaming, esports, and interactive media. They began Pre-Seed Funding back in 2017 and have since consistently built up a network of over 50 companies. The limited partners in the […]


Dota 2: Pacth 7.27d Is Here

Dota 2: Pacth 7.27d Is Here

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Here are some of the highlights of the new patch. It took some time for Valve to come out with the new update but it’s finally here. Although there are no general changes that we’ll need to get used to, there are loads of small tweaks to the heroes and items. Having said that, let’s […]


FaZe Clan and Tfue Settle Ongoing Legal Battle

FaZe Clan and Tfue Settle Ongoing Legal Battle

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The esports lawsuit of the century between Turner “Tfue” Tenney and FaZe Clan has ended. Popular esports organization FaZe Clan and Twitch personality Turner “Tfue” Tenney reportedly settled today after well over a year at odds with one another. Tfue famously left FaZe back in May 2019, alleging an “oppressive” contract. What transpired after will […]


Fortnite: Epic Games Addresses State Of Anti-Cheat In Recent Tournaments

Fortnite: Epic Games Addresses State Of Anti-Cheat In Recent Tournaments

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Epic Games updates competitive players on their anti-cheat systems and a new reporting method. Fortnite developer Epic Games came under criticism mere weeks ago after an NA West player reached the final session of an FNCS Qualifier using a soft-aim cheat. This competitor became a martyr with hopes of exposing how easy it is to […]


Dota 2: Rich Campbell Will No Longer Host Dota 2 Events

Dota 2: Rich Campbell Will No Longer Host Dota 2 Events

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Sadly, we’ll no longer be seeing one of Dota 2’s best hosts grace our screens in the future. The professional Dota 2 scene is going through some rough periods in the last couple of months. After the sexual harassment scandals that took place a few weeks ago, some of the biggest names in the Dota […]


Dota 2: The International 10 Prize Pool Sets A New Record

Dota 2: The International 10 Prize Pool Sets A New Record

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TI 10 has broken yet another record. Even though we have no information about the future of The International 10, the event managed to break the prize pool of last year’s TI. In case you’ve forgotten, TI 9 was the event with the highest prize pool in esports history. However, due to the amazing Battle […]


LoL: LEC Locks In Coach & Rookie Of The Split Awards

LoL: LEC Locks In Coach & Rookie Of The Split Awards

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The LEC has announced the next round of awards for the LEC Summer Split 2020. The 2020 LEC awards have found its coach and rookie for 2020 Summer Split. Team Vitality’s support Labros “Labrov” Papoutsakis has been awarded rookie of the split. Followed just one point behind by SK Gaming midlaner Dirk “ZaZee” Mallner and […]


Should CS:GO Watch Out For Competition With Valorant?

Should CS:GO Watch Out For Competition With Valorant?

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Almost everybody has heard about Riot Game’s new shooter Valorant. The studio announced a number of new projects in autumn 2019. One of those was FPS, a shooter game named “Project А”. Many media individuals and professional esportsmen got invited to alpha-test the new release. This made a good initial impression and hype around the […]


Valorant: Beginner’s Guide

Valorant: Beginner’s Guide

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Riot Games have been dominating the esports space for some time and Valorant is still trending upwards. With millions of players experiencing the game since beta, it can be a little overwhelming for a newcomer to join in on the fun. With the use of this beginner’s guide, you’ll be armed with the core knowledge […]


Fortnite Introduces Hype Leaderboard For Arena Mode

Fortnite Introduces Hype Leaderboard For Arena Mode

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Fortnite Introduces Hype Leaderboard For Arena Mode! Arena mode in Fortnite: Battle Royale has been a topic of discussion since its inception. On the surface, Arena is a practical option for players seeking more challenges out of their Fortnite experience. This competitive playlist features three divisions; Open, Contender and Champion. Each division contains several numbered […]


Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War Set to Release on November 13th According to new Leaks

Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War Set to Release on November 13th According to new Leaks

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New information has been datamined through the new Season 5 update for Call of Duty: Modern Warfare and Warzone; revealing the release date, the official description and different versions of Black Ops Cold War. Release Dates According to new datamined information, Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War’s release date will be Friday, November 13. […]


Dota 2: Valve Finally Makes A Statement Regarding TI 10

Dota 2: Valve Finally Makes A Statement Regarding TI 10

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With August finally upon us, here’s what Valve had to say about the current TI situation. August is usually the month that every Dota 2 fan is waiting for. This is when the best teams in the world come together to play for a prize pool that can change the life of those that win. […]


Interview with Gen.G’s Huynh: Adapting to Change, Facing Immortals, and the Future of GenG Valorant

Interview with Gen.G’s Huynh: Adapting to Change, Facing Immortals, and the Future of GenG Valorant

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ESTNN got the chance to catch up with Gen.G’s Danny “Huynh” Huynh days before the final North America Ignition Series tournament. Huynh is a former CS: GO player turned Valorant player that is proficient with the Operator. The Canadian sniper played CS: GO competitively for three years before making the switch to Valorant in May. […]


Judge Rules In Favor Of Apple Over Fortnite App Store Removal

Judge Rules In Favor Of Apple Over Fortnite App Store Removal

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Apple takes the early lead over Fortnite developer Epic Games in their legal battle over in-app purchase fees. The ongoing battle between Apple Inc. and Epic Games hit the courts earlier today in a virtual m Zoom hearing. Both sides plead their case with Epic focusing heavily on Fortnite returning to the App Store. United […]


Ignition Series ‘Pop Flash’ Tournament Releases Day 1 Schedule

Ignition Series ‘Pop Flash’ Tournament Releases Day 1 Schedule

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The final Valorant tournament of the North America Ignition Series, Pop Flash, begins on Wednesday, Aug. 26th with four matches spread throughout the day. Over the last four months, Valorant has grown both in its casual and competitive scenes. Among the hundreds of tournaments that have popped up, the Ignition Series tournaments are the true […]


How To Download And Play Valorant

How To Download And Play Valorant

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Learn how to hop into the Valorant action here. No doubt you’ve heard of Valorant taking over the competitive first-person shooter space and its recent rise to prominence. It will undoubtedly become a top esport in the future and you should definitely consider dipping your toes into the game if you haven’t already. Riot Games […]


TSN And Call of Duty Team Up For “The Northern Brawl”

TSN And Call of Duty Team Up For “The Northern Brawl”

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TSN and Call of Duty join forces for a star-studded event called “The Northern Brawl”! Tonight, members of TSN will compete against “The Great North” a team consisting of an Olympic gold medalist, an MLS Cup Winning Forward and a Toronto Maple Leafs winger in a Warzone battle titled “The Northern Brawl”. In partnership with […]


Fortnite: Thor’s Hammer Touches Ground Ahead Of New Season

Fortnite: Thor’s Hammer Touches Ground Ahead Of New Season

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Thor’s hammer is now available to see in Fortnite: Battle Royale. Fortnite: Battle Royale is officially crossing over into the world of Marvel Comics. This partnership has taken flight before with the Avengers: Endgame Limited Time Mode back in 2019. Additionally, Fortnite has not been shy about releasing Marvel-themed character skins. Captain America, Black Widow […]


Dota 2: Ninjaboogie Forms A New SEA Team

Dota 2: Ninjaboogie Forms A New SEA Team

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Here’s the latest from Ninjaboogie’s next project; the newest SEA Dota 2 team. Michael “ninjaboogie” Ross is one of the oldest SEA Dota 2 players. He’s been a part of numerous teams over the years, including Mineski and TPC.Predator. However, after failing to achieve much with his last squad, Michael decided to take a short […]


Call of Duty League Playoffs – Day 5 Recap

Call of Duty League Playoffs – Day 5 Recap

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The Call of Duty League Playoffs have officially concluded and yesterday we found out the last two teams joining Atlanta FaZe and Dallas Empire at the Championship Weekend. Here’s a recap of all yesterday’s matches including the viewership record breaking Chicago Huntsmen vs OpTic Gaming. London Royal Ravens 3-2 New York Subliners The London Royal […]


Valorant: Best Guns Tier List

Valorant: Best Guns Tier List

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Valorant has been out for a while now but with every balance patch comes a slight shift in the gun meta. Riot Games pride themselves on creating an environment where any player can shine — especially if you’re skilled enough with certain weapons. However, some guns are just so superior compared to others you may […]


LoL: LCS Playoff Recap – TSM v Golden Guardians Rematch

LoL: LCS Playoff Recap – TSM v Golden Guardians Rematch

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Two teams meet for the second time in playoffs in another fateful encounter. The second round of the LCS playoffs wrapped up today, featuring an important rematch between Team SoloMid (“TSM”) and Golden Guardians (“GG”). After Cloud9 defeated Evil Geniuses yesterday, TSM got the chance to take down the GG squad that defeated them 3-0 […]


Fortnite: K1nzell Wins Europe August DreamHack Online Open

Fortnite: K1nzell Wins Europe August DreamHack Online Open

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Fortnite veteran k1nzell wins the August DreamHack Online Open for Europe in impressive fashion. One hundred of the best European Fortnite players went to war in the second monthly DreamHack Online Open tournament. Last month, Polish player teeq barely qualified for the semi-finals and went on to win the inaugural competition. This time around, European players […]


LoL: LEC Summer Playoffs Round 2 Preview

LoL: LEC Summer Playoffs Round 2 Preview

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While Rogue and MAD Lions dominated the regular season, G2 and Fnatic are now set to face off in the Upper Bracket Final yet again. MAD Lions and Rogue were supposed to go into playoffs and out the other side as the dominant forces in the LEC. MAD managed to take one game in their […]


Call of Duty: Shotzzy Wins The 2020 Astro MVP Award

Call of Duty: Shotzzy Wins The 2020 Astro MVP Award

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Dallas Empire’s Anthony “Shotzzy” Cuevas-Castro wins the Astro MVP Award for the 2020 Call of Duty League Season. Anthony “Shotzzy” Cuevas-Castro has been one of the best players in the Call of Duty League this season and therefore wins the MVP award. However, it hasn’t been plain sailing for Shotzzy this year. In the first […]


LoL: LPL Playoffs Recap – LGD Gaming v JD Gaming

LoL: LPL Playoffs Recap – LGD Gaming v JD Gaming

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The stage is set for a potential Spring Final rematch, unless LGD Gaming can do something about it. We saw a very lopsided affair in yesterday’s semi-final matchup between Suning and Top Esports. Today’s semi-final promises to at least be a little more even, or so we hope. LGD Gaming has looked very good despite […]


LoL: LEC Playoffs Recap – Fnatic v Rogue

LoL: LEC Playoffs Recap – Fnatic v Rogue

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The final game of the LEC Round 1 Playoffs took place between Fnatic and Rogue. With a guaranteed spot at Worlds on the line, it was all to play for over on Fnatic. With Rogue already securing at least a Play-in spot, all the pressure is on Fnatic. Below is our full recap of the […]


Call of Duty League Playoffs – Day 4 Recap

Call of Duty League Playoffs – Day 4 Recap

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Day 4 of the Call of Duty League Playoffs saw two matches from both the winners and losers bracket. If you missed any action, here’s a recap of every game. London Royal Ravens 3-1 Paris Legion The London Royal Ravens win the battle for Europe and eliminate the Paris Legion from the 2020 Call of […]


LoL: LCS Playoffs Recap – Cloud9 VS EG

LoL: LCS Playoffs Recap – Cloud9 VS EG

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Two teams looking to survive in the Playoffs. Playoffs – Round 3 has begun and teams are fighting for their shot at the Semifinals. Cloud9 (C9) was one of the favorites coming into the postseason; but after the shaky series against FlyQuest (FLY) they’re looking to redeem themselves by beating Evil Geniuses (EG). On the […]



LoL: LPL Playoffs Recap – Suning vs. Top Esports

LoL: LPL Playoffs Recap – Suning vs. Top Esports

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Suning tries to play spoiler against Top Esports with a spot at Worlds on the line. Suning are certainly the underdogs in this matchup with many people speculating Top Esports to be the best team going into Worlds. Let’s see how the series played out earlier today. Game One Chin “Bin” Ze-Bin felt the full […]


Call of Duty League Playoffs – Day 3 Recap

Call of Duty League Playoffs – Day 3 Recap

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Day 3 of the Call of Duty League saw one of the biggest issues of them all, but the games were still good. So here’s a recap of all the action from last night. Chicago Huntsmen 3-2 New York Subliners Before the match yesterday you may have seen some people on twitter saying something like […]


Fortnite: OA Coop Wins NA East August DreamHack Online Open

Fortnite: OA Coop Wins NA East August DreamHack Online Open

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ESTNN breaks down results from the August NA East DreamHack Online Open Grand Finals. DreamHack’s second monthly Fortnite tournament for the NA East region just concluded after two days and over 12 hours of intense action. Players from NA East represented their region as expected, but other talented competitors from NA West and Europe also […]


LoL: LCS Playoffs Recap – Team Liquid v Golden Guardians

LoL: LCS Playoffs Recap – Team Liquid v Golden Guardians

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The LCS’ number one seed made its debut today. The second round of LCS playoffs is well underway, with Cloud9 and FlyQuest battling it out yesterday. Today, the other team with a bye, Team Liquid (“TL”) took to the Rift against the Golden Guardians (“GG”). TL finished first in the split and has the Coaching […]


CS:GO: Lekr0 Joins North

CS:GO: Lekr0 Joins North

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Former Ninjas in Pyjamas in-game leader Lekr0 links up with Danish squad North. Former Ninjas in Pyjamas member Jonas “Lekr0” Olofsson has officially joined North’s CS:GO squad, the Danish organization revealed today. The 27-year-old has been without a team since being removed from NiP’s active roster in May. Lekr0 represented Ninjas in Pyjamas for two […]


West Ham United Learns How-To Cast From CS:GO’s Auguste ‘Semmler’ Massonnat

West Ham United Learns How-To Cast From CS:GO’s Auguste ‘Semmler’ Massonnat

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The worlds of traditional sports and esports collide more and more with the passing of 2020. The COVID-19 pandemic has forced nearly every aspect of life online, including forms of entertainment. Traditional sports have struggled this year, but esports is no stranger to online competition. One of the world’s most popular sports, football, has picked […]


LoL: LEC Playoffs Recap – SK Gaming v Schalke 04

LoL: LEC Playoffs Recap – SK Gaming v Schalke 04

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The first of the three Round 1 LEC playoffs featuring SK Gaming v Schalke 04. The first series is now upon us in the LEC Summer Playoffs. With the Schalke (“04”) miracle run in full flow, they faced off against fellow German’s SK Gaming (“SK”) to fight for their spot at Worlds. The winner of […]


Pop Flash is the Final North American Ignition Series Event

Pop Flash is the Final North American Ignition Series Event

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The final Ignition Series Event of North America, Pop Flash, unveiled the groups, casters, dates, and where to watch. 2020 has been a breakout year for Valorant, opening its beta to the public in March and receiving overwhelming support from the community. The last six months hosted numerous tournaments under the Ignition Series, each varying […]


Call of Duty League Playoffs – Day 2 Recap

Call of Duty League Playoffs – Day 2 Recap

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Day 2 of the CDL Playoffs has concluded and yet again it wasn’t without controversy. Let’s take a look back at all the action. Toronto Ultra 3-1 London Royal Ravens Toronto Ultra started off extremely strong with a 250-158 Gun Runner Hardpoint. This was a shock as Gun Runner is one of London’s best maps […]