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Oddsparks Early Access Review – Pikmin Meets Factorio

Oddsparks Early Access Review – Pikmin Meets Factorio

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We checked out Oddsparks Early Access for this review. Learn if this cute, fantastical industrialization adventure is for you or not. Isn’t it weird how many Factorio-likes are out here? Not that I’m complaining but I’m starting to notice that more and more developers are making games for me and me particularly. I love titles […]




SR FakeGod on LCS Return, What He Learned In NACL, And More

SR FakeGod on LCS Return, What He Learned In NACL, And More

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FakeGod sits down with ESTNN for an exclusive interview. Aaron “FakeGod” Lee will return to the LCS in 2024 with the league’s newest organization, Shopify Rebellion. This has been a long time coming for the North American player, who had grind his way through the NACL, the LCS’s development league, to earn an opportunity to […]


Attack on Titan Fan Game Launches

Attack on Titan Fan Game Launches

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After the conclusion of the anime, one fan set out to an Attack on Titan Fan Game as close as possible to the show. We played it and told you what you need to know before you pick it up. Considering that Attack on Titan has been one of the biggest anime franchises of the […]


WoW Season of Discovery Launch Prep Guide

WoW Season of Discovery Launch Prep Guide

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Here is our WoW Season of Discovery Launch Prep Guide. Learn how you can prepare for this new take on World of Warcraft Classic. The Season of Discovery is upon us and with it, Blizzard is planning to give Classic another spin, inspired by the lessons learned from its initial run and Season of Mastery. […]


This Bed We Made Interview: Lowbirth Games Talks About the Game

This Bed We Made Interview: Lowbirth Games Talks About the Game

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The market launch of This Bed We Made took place recently and we had the opportunity to interview with the game’s developers. In this “This Bed We Made” interview, you will be able to discover some interesting details and background on the game’s development process, the development team, and some details on the game itself, […]


Decay and IZaYaKI Boston Uprising 2023 OWL Playoffs Interview

Decay and IZaYaKI Boston Uprising 2023 OWL Playoffs Interview

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The Boston Uprising 2023 OWL Playoffs roster was one stacked with former champions alongside Decay, who was ready to get a first of his own. IZaYaKI you’ve been here before and you’ve fought your way through the bracket and you’ve come out the other end a champion. Do you feel like you’re prepared to do […]


SOMEONE and Checkmate Florida Mayhem 2023 OWL Playoffs Interview

SOMEONE and Checkmate Florida Mayhem 2023 OWL Playoffs Interview

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The Florida Mayhem 2023 OWL Playoffs didn’t start off so dominant and aggressive. A lot of strategy had to be build off of the first games on this new patch. Do you feel like you’re playing to your strong suits, or do you feel like you’re just playing to counter other teams or sticking to […]


MER1T and CH0R0NG Florida Mayhem 2023 OWL Playoffs Interview

MER1T and CH0R0NG Florida Mayhem 2023 OWL Playoffs Interview

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Even before the Florida Mayhem 2023 OWL Playoffs victory, they were feeling quite confident about their playstyle and ability to adapt. Going forward in this tournament do you plan to change anything as you discover new things in the meta playstyle? CH0R0NG “Obviously if we make a breakthrough discovery in our remaining matches we’ll absorb […]


Fearless and Happy Houston Outlaws 2023 OWL Playoffs Interview

Fearless and Happy Houston Outlaws 2023 OWL Playoffs Interview

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Although the Houston Outlaws 2023 OWL Playoffs journey didn’t end with a trophy, they still felt confident the entire way through. Fearless you were awarded player of the match today. Do you feel like you’re playing at that same playoffs MVP level that you played at last year? Fearless “It feels like I never left […]


Florida Mayhem 2023 OWL Championship Postgame Interview

Florida Mayhem 2023 OWL Championship Postgame Interview

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After Florida Mayhem’s historic 2023 OWL Championship win, we were able to get some words from the team on their reflections on this championship and their time in the Overwatch League. Did you notice any kind of momentum building up as you went deeper in these maps with the Houston Outlaws? Rupal “I think instead […]


Ravenholm Interactive Interview: What Do We Know About Their Game?

Ravenholm Interactive Interview: What Do We Know About Their Game?

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We had the opportunity to interview Ravenholm Interactive, a small studio made up of six people who are passionate about video games located in Turkey. Currently working on their Cyberpunk-themed parkour game called Existence, the development team answered some of our questions. We spoke to members of the development team at Ravenholm Interactive ahead of […]


ESTNN Exclusive: OTK Cyr Interview

ESTNN Exclusive: OTK Cyr Interview

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OTK is one of the biggest names in streaming. While the organization has a major stake in the gaming space, OTK is about content creation that spans all genres, making the members of OTK a perfect fit as hosts for Allied Esports’ ELEVATED. Recently, ESTNN got the opportunity to interview one of said OTK members, […]


ESTNN Exclusive: Interview With Peacekeeper Elite Esports Tournament Head Tiger Xu

ESTNN Exclusive: Interview With Peacekeeper Elite Esports Tournament Head Tiger Xu

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PUBG is one of modern gaming’s biggest juggernauts, being a trailblazer of the Battle Royale genre. Its mobile version, PUBG Mobile, is currently the third-highest-grossing mobile game of all time. It inches closer to the number 2 and number 1 highest-grossing mobile games, despite not being out for nearly as long. The re-released mainland China […]



The Lighter Side of Liquid – Dota 2’s Perennial Sweethearts Go Off-Topic

The Lighter Side of Liquid – Dota 2’s Perennial Sweethearts Go Off-Topic

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Members of Team Liquid talk about many things that aren’t Dota, and some things that are. If you love Dota, you have no doubt heard of Team Liquid. The TI7-winning clan currently consists of the quintet of Lasse “MATUMBAMAN” Urpalainen, Michael “m1CKe” Vu, Ludwig “zai” Wåhlberg, Samuel “Boxi” Svahn, and Aydin “iNSaNiA” Sarkohi. All of […]


iNSaNiA: “I decided I wanted to play Dota… with a goal in mind to make it.”

iNSaNiA: “I decided I wanted to play Dota… with a goal in mind to make it.”

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Team Liquid discuss days of Dota past and their own journeys to the main stage at the TI Finals Week press meet. Team Liquid, are one of the four remaining teams in Singapore. All five of Liquid’s lineup — Lasse “MATUMBAMAN” Urpalainen, Michael “m1CKe” Vu, Ludwig “zai” Wåhlberg, Samuel “Boxi” Svahn, and Aydin “iNSaNiA” Sarkohi […]


Miles Ross – Call of Duty League Caster Interview

Miles Ross – Call of Duty League Caster Interview

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We spoke with Miles Ross about his career, MW2 and predictions for CDL 2023. Recently ESTNN got the opportunity to speak with Miles Ross, a Call of Duty League caster and 2021 Esports Caster of the Year. We discussed his career as a whole, his thoughts on Modern Warfare 2 and his early predictions for […]


DTG Post Fight Interview – MF DAZN: X Series 002

DTG Post Fight Interview – MF DAZN: X Series 002

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We spoke with DTG following his defeat to Halal Ham at MF DAZN: X Series 002. DTG took on Halal Ham in what may be the most controversial fight of the night. We spoke to DTG following his loss and got some insight on his training, thoughts on the result and what’s next for him. […]





DTG Interview – MF DAZN: X Series 002

DTG Interview – MF DAZN: X Series 002

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DTG Spoke to ESTNN ahead of Misfits & DAZN: X Series 002 this weekend DTG takes on Halal Ham in his bout this Saturday, October 15 in the Misfits & DAZN: X Series 002 card. During the press conference, DTG insisted that he is an artist, not a boxer, but he elaborated more on this […]


Ginty Interview – MF DAZN: X Series 002

Ginty Interview – MF DAZN: X Series 002

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We spoke to Ginty ahead of his fight with JMX this Saturday. This Saturday, October 15th, the biggest names in crossover influencer boxing come to Sheffield, England. Ginty is taking on JMX, and while on paper this may seem like a mismatch, Ginty is confident he has the ability to take him on, and this […]


Cherdleys Interview – MF DAZN: X Series 002

Cherdleys Interview – MF DAZN: X Series 002

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Cherdleys spoke to ESTNN ahead of his main event bout against Jay Swingler. MF & DAZN return with their X Series 002 card this Saturday at the Utilita Arena in Sheffield, England. The main event sees Jay Swingler take on Cherdleys in a fight you won’t want to miss. We spoke to Cherdleys at today’s […]



OWL: Toronto Defiant vs. Vancouver Titans Post Game Interview- Heesu

OWL: Toronto Defiant vs. Vancouver Titans Post Game Interview- Heesu

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Hessu give insight on keys to the Toronto Defiant’s success. After a win against the Vancouver Titans, Heesu talked with us about the current standings in the Overwatch League, and Toronto Defiant’s fan appreciation weekend. The Walking Highlight Reel: Heesu In today’s match, you played against your former teammate Aspire (Luka Rolovich). What was it […]


OWL: Toronto Defiant vs. Vancouver Titans Post Game Interview- Twilight

OWL: Toronto Defiant vs. Vancouver Titans Post Game Interview- Twilight

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Twilight discusses new Stage, new meta, and the homestand tournament. We had the pleasure of speaking with Joo-seok “Twilight” Lee following the Toronto Defiant’s win against the Vancouver Titans. Defiant’s Overwatch League Champion: Twilight Today in your game against the Vancouver Titans, would you have considered them to be your rival team with them being […]


LoL: UNF0RGIVEN: “I can see MAD Lions winning LEC again.”

LoL: UNF0RGIVEN: “I can see MAD Lions winning LEC again.”

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UNF0RGIVEN, MAD Lions’ rookie ADC has confidence and the performances to back it up. ESTNN’s Bence “Atreus” Loksa chats with William “UNF0RGIVEN” Nieminen after MAD’s victory over Excel Esports; one of the best rookies of the current European scene and a great candidate for this Springs Rookie of the Split award, about his new team, […]


Boston Breach’s Zed & Nero on CDL 2022, Sniper GA’s and Kickoff Classic

Boston Breach’s Zed & Nero on CDL 2022, Sniper GA’s and Kickoff Classic

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COD League’s newest franchise Boston Breach speak on all things CDL Recently, ESTNN got the chance to speak with Boston Breach’s Head Coach Zach “Zed” Denyer, and starting player Dylan “Nero” Koch. We discussed representing Boston, Sniper GA’s, the Kickoff Classic and much more. You can watch the full video interview on our YouTube below. […]


“Playing Fortnite Is A Lot Harder Than Pros Make It Look” — Mamabenjyfishy Talks Fortnite and More

“Playing Fortnite Is A Lot Harder Than Pros Make It Look” — Mamabenjyfishy Talks Fortnite and More

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ESTNN interviews Anne Fish — the mum of Fortnite pro benjyfishy — who recently published a book about her experiences alongside Benjy; from his childhood through online fame. The evolving game of competitive Fortnite features many of the world’s most talented players. It’s a challenging task—mastering the art of building, editing and understanding critical game […]


The Importance Of CS:GO Junior Teams & Academy Leagues

The Importance Of CS:GO Junior Teams & Academy Leagues

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What makes CS:GO Junior Teams & Academy Leagues so important? We chat with WePlay Esports’ Lead Esports Manager, Eugene Shepelev & Young Ninja’s Coach Fredrik “slap” Junbrant to find out. More than thousands of players play Counter-Strike at a top level, but only a few go through to the top. Many young players fail to […]




Dota 2: A Chat With EG’s iceiceice

Dota 2: A Chat With EG’s iceiceice

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EG’s iceiceice talks about his team, regions in Dota 2 & shares his perspectives on the game. Evil Geniuses have been an interesting team to watch in the recent competitions. ESTNN had the pleasure of speaking with Daryl Koh “iceiceice” Pei Xiang, offlaner for EG. EG’s run in both Singapore and Kiev Major were testaments […]




“We’re seeing a lot more competitors that are women, in esports.” – Dignitas Females Captain, Emmalee “EMUHLEET” Garrido.

“We’re seeing a lot more competitors that are women, in esports.” – Dignitas Females Captain, Emmalee “EMUHLEET” Garrido.

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EMUHLEET talks to ESTNN about the growing power of women in gaming. What is it like to be a woman in today’s esports scene? How much harder do women have to work in order to have a career in esports? ESTNN asked Emmalee “EMUHLEET” Garrido, in-game leader of Dignitas’ all-women Valorant team about the topic […]


How To Be A Nurse And A Female Pro Gamer At The Same Time – An Interview With Emmalee “EMUHLEET” Garrido.

How To Be A Nurse And A Female Pro Gamer At The Same Time – An Interview With Emmalee “EMUHLEET” Garrido.

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Emmalee “EMUHLEET” Garrido talks about passion and perseverance with ESTNN. How do you balance a regular job until your career kicks off? We talked to Emmalee “EMUHLEET” Garrido about juggling the “real world” around esports, and how her and her team got their start in the scene. EMUHLEET’S Origins Emmalee first got into games when […]


Upper Deck’s Director of Gaming Talks Esports, NFTs And COD League

Upper Deck’s Director of Gaming Talks Esports, NFTs And COD League

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ESTNN got an inside look into Upper Deck’s position in esports. Recently, ESTNN had the chance to sit down with Upper Deck’s Director of Gaming, Bubby Johanson, and talk esports, NFTs, COD League and much more. The full video interview can be found below. Upper Deck’s Esports Origins What made Upper Deck venture into esports? […]









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: Interview With MSF Sceptic

Fortnite: Interview With MSF Sceptic

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ESTNN chats with Sceptic about his rise in Fortnite, streaming career and thoughts about the game. Griffin “Sceptic” Spikoski started his three-year gaming journey in a simple manner – playing Fortnite Battle Royale while his friends watched. It didn’t take long for the now 16-year-old to ascend the ranks as a popular streamer and competitive […]


CDL: Bance & Cammy on Toronto Ultra’s Season So Far

CDL: Bance & Cammy on Toronto Ultra’s Season So Far

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Recently ESTNN had the chance to sit down with Bance and Cammy from Toronto Ultra and discuss their season so far, bringing Insight onto the roster, and their goals for Stage 2. The full interview can be found below.  Firstly, we asked them about their thoughts on the return to 4v4 competitive play for […]



Forging A Bright Future For Females In VALORANT

Forging A Bright Future For Females In VALORANT

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The world of esports is growing exponentially and with that growth, the competitive industry is evolving constantly. Riot’s latest first-person tactical shooter Valorant is making waves when it comes to inclusivity in esports. In honor of International Women’s Month, Riot and Galorants have teamed up with GenG to host the biggest celebration of women in […]


Minnesota Rokkr On Their Search And Destroy Dominance

Minnesota Rokkr On Their Search And Destroy Dominance

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Minnesota Rokkr spoke to ESTNN on their Search and Destroy dominance Recently, Minnesota Rokkr invited ESTNN to a press conference to speak to Lamar “Accuracy” Abedi, Preston “Priestahh” Griener and Head Coach Brian “Saintt” Baroska about their CDL Super Week. Being 5-1 in the season so far, Minnesota Rokkr has dominated in Search and Destroy. […]


“The Growth is Very Humbling” Interview With Paper Crowns Founder, Skyler Johnson & Lead Developer, Ollie Groves

“The Growth is Very Humbling” Interview With Paper Crowns Founder, Skyler Johnson & Lead Developer, Ollie Groves

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Paper Crowns reveal more on their humble beginnings, partnership with the CDL, and much more. Recently, ESTNN had the opportunity to speak with Paper Crowns Founder & CEO, Skyler Johnson, along with their Lead Developer, Ollie Groves. We spoke about everything from their origins as a company, their recent partnership with the CDL, and what […]


Exclusive Valorant Interview | Andbox b0i

Exclusive Valorant Interview | Andbox b0i

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Valorant’s first competitive year has come to a close, and we got to speak with Andbox’s final addition to their Valorant roster, Aaron “boi” Thao. What was your competitive gaming experience like before Valorant? Before Valorant, I started in the Counter-Strike scene at around the amateur and semi-professional level. That was my first taste of the first-person shooter competitive scene. […]


Exclusive Valorant Interviews: Hiko, Kaboose and Subroza

Exclusive Valorant Interviews: Hiko, Kaboose and Subroza

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ESTNN recently had a chance to chat with some of Valorant’s biggest stars, Hiko, Kaboose and Subroza! 100T Hiko Team Envy Kaboose TSM Subroza Thank you for watching, for more Valorant interviews follow us on our Valorant esports Twitter and check out our Valorant esports page. Featured image: ESPAT by Kyle Miller


Exclusive Valorant Interview with Renegades’ Berghy

Exclusive Valorant Interview with Renegades’ Berghy

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Renegades’ Stephen “Berghy” Bergh took the time to speak with us after defeating Cloud9 Blue and qualifying for the First Strike North American Regional Finals. He talks about everything from joining Renegades to what made him fall in love with Valorant and even going up against TSM at First Strike. What was your first introduction […]


Exclusive Interview with Team Envy’s Food

Exclusive Interview with Team Envy’s Food

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Only a week after Team Envy’s victory over 100 Thieves at the Nerd St. Gamers Closed Qualifier, we got the chance to interview Victor “food” Wong. This year, Valorant saw massive success as CS: GO players flocked from the tier 2 scene to compete in the brand new esport. Of the professionals that decided to […]


CERD.GG; Building a platform for esports education

CERD.GG; Building a platform for esports education

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With the world of collegiate esports growing larger every day, ESTNN speak with some of the bright young minds working to shape the next generation of professional players. Despite the industry growing so rapidly over the last decade, the concept of esports is still a bit of a mystery to the mainstream. But that is […]


An Interview With Huke And iLLeY From The Dallas Empire

An Interview With Huke And iLLeY From The Dallas Empire

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ESTNN got the chance to sit down with two of the 2020 Call of Duty League Championship winners and discuss their preparations, the winning moment, and their thoughts on Black Ops Cold War. Cuyler “Huke” Garland and Indervir “iLLeY” Dhaliwal got their first taste of success this year winning three Home Series and the World […]


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. […]


“We had to get back on top of our game” – An Interview With Atlanta FaZe’s Priestahh

“We had to get back on top of our game” – An Interview With Atlanta FaZe’s Priestahh

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Recently we got to speak with Preston “Priestahh” Greiner from the Atlanta FaZe ahead of the 2020 Call of Duty League Playoffs and Championship Weekend. ESTNN sat down with Atlanta FaZe’s Priestahh to talk about his team, the upcoming playoffs and Championship weekend, his hopes for CoD 2020, and even his predictions for the upcoming […]


“It’s like talking to a wall these days” – An Interview With Wuskin And Skrapz From The London Royal Ravens

“It’s like talking to a wall these days” – An Interview With Wuskin And Skrapz From The London Royal Ravens

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Recently we got to speak with the London Royal Ravens’ twin duo of Bradley “Wuskin” Marshall and Matthew “Skrapz” Marshall in one of our most honest interviews to date. ESTNN sat down with Wuskin and Skrapz to talk about everything; from their preparations for Playoffs and the Championship Weekend, to the lack of developer support […]


Exclusive Interview with T1 Valorant’s Daniel “fRoD” Montaner

Exclusive Interview with T1 Valorant’s Daniel “fRoD” Montaner

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When Riot released the beta for Valorant, professional and casual gamers were immediately drawn to the tactical first-person shooter. Esports organizations began building rosters of Fortnite, CS: GO, and Overwatch professionals to dominate the new title. In addition to T1 picking up star-studded player talent, they also managed to acquire former Counter-Strike player and now […]


Exclusive Interview With T1 Valorant’s Keven “AZK” Larivière

Exclusive Interview With T1 Valorant’s Keven “AZK” Larivière

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Keven “AZK” Larivière has a long history in competitive gaming, reaching all the way back to 2004. He is no stranger to first-person tactical shooters with over 10 years of professional Counter-Strike experience. The top-tier competitor played Overwatch for a short period before settling into the professional Valorant scene. AZK joined a stacked T1 squad that […]






State Of The Jungle, Balancing League And Life, And Lessons From TSM: An Interview With Dignitas’ Matthew “Akaadian” Higginbotham

State Of The Jungle, Balancing League And Life, And Lessons From TSM: An Interview With Dignitas’ Matthew “Akaadian” Higginbotham

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ESTNN caught up with Dignitas’ jungler Matthew “Akaadian” Higginbotham ahead of the LCS Summer Split. I have always loved your IGN, it’s so unique! After doing some research, I found a couple of possible origins. The first is an ancient Mesopotamian empire called Akkadia that existed in 2000 BC, and the second is from the […]





VALORANT: Interview with Commentator David “Simo” Rabinovitch

VALORANT: Interview with Commentator David “Simo” Rabinovitch

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


Now Live: Streaming Full-Time on Twitch

Now Live: Streaming Full-Time on Twitch

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


Fortnite: Interview with Two-Time DreamHack Finalist Nakama Fray

Fortnite: Interview with Two-Time DreamHack Finalist Nakama Fray

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We chat with two-time DreamHack finalist, Christian “Fray” Hennig about everything from competing to where he sees Fortnite headed. Christian “Fray” Hennig is one of a select few professional Fortnite players who competed at both DreamHack Winter and DreamHack Anaheim. Competing out of Germany and the EU region, his career dates back to early 2019, […]


Humble Beginnings, Shadowgun and a Promising Future: An Interview with Marek Rabas, CEO of Madfinger Games

Humble Beginnings, Shadowgun and a Promising Future: An Interview with Marek Rabas, CEO of Madfinger Games

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When it comes to high-quality mobile titles, there are few companies more trustworthy than Madfinger Games. With their range of success over the years, from the cult hit Samurai: Way of the Warrior, to the upcoming high thrills shooter Shadowgun War Games, they deliver quality games that have grown in popularity as well as genre […]


Call of Duty: Interview with Prestinni of the Florida Mutineers

Call of Duty: Interview with Prestinni of the Florida Mutineers

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Call of Duty: Modern Warfare has made some significant changes to the usual gameplay formula of the franchise. Preston “Prestinni” Sanderson has the sort of unique position of having played through a three-year development cycle of Call of Duty, starting his pro career with Black Ops 3, yet still a new enough player where he […]


Talking Call of Duty and Esports: An Interview with Toronto Ultra’s Daniel “Loony” Loza

Talking Call of Duty and Esports: An Interview with Toronto Ultra’s Daniel “Loony” Loza

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Red Bull AdrenaLAN celebrated esports and gaming with tournaments, speedruns, hackathons, and live streams between Dec. 7 and 8. Call of Duty League team Toronto Ultra also attended AdrenaLAN and brought the first official Modern Warfare tournament to the city. Attendees met and greeted the players, as well as competed against each other. The ultimate […]



FIFA: The ePL second season and interview with Dan Hilliard

FIFA: The ePL second season and interview with Dan Hilliard

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The Premier League is one of the most prestigious football league’s in the world. With the rise of esports and games such as FIFA dominating the international sports games market, it’s no surprise that the Premier League partnered with FIFA to launch the ePremier League. Giving players a chance to compete and represent their favorite […]


Amuka Esports: Building and Uniting a Gaming Community One Puzzle Piece at a Time

Amuka Esports: Building and Uniting a Gaming Community One Puzzle Piece at a Time

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Launched this April, Amuka Esports is an incubation company with a focus on the casual gaming market. Ben Feferman, the CEO of Amuka Esports, has played video games like Mike Tyson’s Punch-Out!! and NHLPA Hockey ’93 since he was five years old. “Those were the games that really transformed my childhood,” he told ESTNN. “I loved […]


Overwatch League 2020: An Interview with OverActive Media CEO Chris Overholt

Overwatch League 2020: An Interview with OverActive Media CEO Chris Overholt

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The Overwatch League, in partnership with its franchises, has just announced its plans for 2020, which includes a new homestand series. The Call of Duty League is also headed for a homestand series model during its inaugural season. ESTNN sat down with Chris Overholt, president and CEO of OverActive Media Group, owners of the Toronto […]






Interviewing the Interviewer: Frankie Ward on CS:GO, Esports, and the Talent Experience

Interviewing the Interviewer: Frankie Ward on CS:GO, Esports, and the Talent Experience

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ESTNN’s FPS Editor-in-Chief Nicholas Johnson managed to wrangle Frankie Ward, one of the only professional esports interviewers, away from the stage at IEM Sydney and got her perspective on her job, her experiences, and esports as a whole. ­­­­­­­­ There’s something to be said for post-game interviews. Through the interviewers, fans get an inside look […]



New Wave Holdings: Taking Competitive Gaming and Esports Investment to the Next Level

New Wave Holdings: Taking Competitive Gaming and Esports Investment to the Next Level

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New Wave Holdings Corp. is a recently established competitive gaming and esports investment company. Their CEO and CMO, Tolga Onuk and Daniel Mitre, come from an extensive background in both the technology and gaming industries. Having previously worked for companies like Electronic Arts, Sega, and Thunderbolt Studios, their venture into esports and its communities with […]



Interview; Boom ID – A chat with Khezcute

Interview; Boom ID – A chat with Khezcute

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Boom ID have proven true to their catchphrase “hungry beast” already this year. They’ve secured a spot at the StarLadder ImbaTV Dota 2 Minor, held in Ukraine next month. This weekend they placed second at the Asia Pacific Predator League Finals. We had a chance to chat with team captain, Alfi ‘Khezcute’ Nelphyana, between competitions, […]