Rainbow Six Siege – from a bumpy start to an Esports titleUbisoft’s tactical shooter Rainbow Six Siege had a more than troubled start: Amidst delays, bugs and matchmaking issues, the game couldn’t quite live up to the positive reviews from the trade press. Even the very first professional LAN event... read more
Will Valorant be bigger than CS:GO?Valorant went into closed beta at the beginning of April 2020. The only way to play the game was to get a drop from a Valorant Twitch stream. Pretty smart marketing move by Riot, if you ask us. It wasn’t until June 2 that you... read more
A Legend in Esport: Félix “xQc” Lengyel – Part 2In Part 1, we looked at the rise and fall of legendary Overwatch player Félix “xQc” Lengyel in terms of his sporting achievements. This time, we take a look at his subsequent career and what xQc is doing these days.Overwatch Heroes... read more
The Overwatch League A Sinking ShipIt’s no surprise that some games are just doing better than Overwatch right now. With major sporting events across all spectrums cancelled due to the coronavirus pandemic, it seems that the Overwatch League in particular has been hit the hardest of all the major Esports.Overwatch... read more
Around the World: Esports in South KoreaSouth Korea is undoubtedly one of the most powerful players in the Esports industry – almost all popular Esports have a strong presence of South Korean professionals among their top players. Esports also play a big role culturally in South Korea: it is a... read more
From our WIKI section. Did you know that ....... ??? Will nitr0 move to Valorant?At the beginning of August, Nick “nitr0” Cannella was benched. Nitr0 has been with the team for over 5 years, so it came as quite a shock to many. The pro also played a major role... read more
From our WIKI section. Did you know that ....... ??? Offensive words in the Overwatch LeagueWhile the Overwatch League (OWL) delivered many exciting matches this weekend, the most notable moment came during a match chat between the Los Angeles Valiant and the San Francisco Shock. Jung-Won “Lastro” Mun of Valiant... read more
From our WIKI section. Did you know that ....... ??? Overwatch Patch 2.93 – Sigma finally gets a footholdOverwatch has been focusing heavily on Quality-of-Life changes lately. The look and overall experience of career profiles has been completely redesigned, and they have been streamlined and made clearer for player navigation.... read more
From our WIKI section. Did you know that ....... ??? Franchising now also becomes part of the LCKThe LCK has long been the most competitive League of Legends region in the world. But as of 2019, it was also the last without a franchise partner. But that will soon be... read more
From our WIKI section. Did you know that ....... ??? Esports Games in Comparison – Why LoL Dominates the MarketEsports has been growing for years and is becoming more and more professional. But not all titles have the same chance to succeed. Shooters like Fortnite are struggling, while MOBAs are... read more
From our WIKI section. Did you know that ....... ??? Activision Blizzard fires employees with dubious severance payActivision Blizzard is reportedly laying off 50 employees as part of a major restructuring of its Esports division. The layoffs will affect both the Call of Duty League and the Overwatch League, weeks... read more
Do online tournaments have a future in EsportsTheoretically, Esports tournaments should not be affected by spectator cancellations. After all, thanks to the Internet, games can be held remotely. Due to the corona virus, this also seems to be the only alternative, but is it a good solution?Overwatch Heroes – PharahLike... read more
From our WIKI section. Did you know that ....... ??? Organizations new to Dota 2 in 2020The popularity of Dota 2 has arguably declined recently, at least according to some fans. Yes, player numbers have really declined, but the competitive scene is as good as ever – if not better.... read more
Valorant Closed Beta: What have we learned?Let’s take the time to reflect on what a hurricane the Valorant closed beta has been, both for the Esports scene and for Riot Games as a company. In case you didn’t know, Riot Games was until now only known for their popular MOBA... read more
Overwatch: Hero Pools worse than thoughtThis could spell trouble: Overwatch coaches and players are stressed by the new changes, which could have a particular impact on pros. Blizzard Entertainment is trying to change the fluidity of professional and public play – but now it looks like pro players could be... read more
Overwatch League: the new bans in the OW Hero PoolSome OW players are probably thanking the gaming gods now, because some of the most disliked, because often chosen and strong champions have been removed from the Overwatch Hero Pool. Even though Blizzard is planning a change that casual gamers up... read more
From our WIKI section. Did you know that ....... ??? Around the World: Esports in South KoreaSouth Korea is undoubtedly one of the most powerful players in the Esports industry – almost all popular Esports have a strong presence of South Korean professionals among their top players. Esports also play... read more
The Overwatch League A Sinking ShipIt’s no surprise that some games are just doing better than Overwatch right now. With major sporting events across all spectrums cancelled due to the coronavirus pandemic, it seems that the Overwatch League in particular has been hit the hardest of all the major Esports.Overwatch... read more
T1 go all out with three Valorant teamsRiot’s new shooter already attracted many organizations during its closed beta (which lasted a few months). Some of the biggest orgs have already started recruiting players for their Valorant rosters. Among them were Cloud9, TSM, 100 Thieves and T1, for example.Overwatch Heroes –... read more
Dota 2 Item Guide: GleipnirAfter all, we’ve already featured Dota 2 items like Blade Mail, Eul’s Scepter of Divinity, Abyssal Blade, Manta Style, Spirit Vessel, and Hand of Midas. Now we continue with Gleipnir. It is a potential upgrade for Rod of Atos and Maelstrom, two very different items.Overwatch Heroes... read more
Overwatch: The OWL Playoffs start in September!The 2020 Overwatch League Playoffs begin on September 3 and will be broadcast on YouTube. All teams are divided into the regions of Asia and North America and are currently getting ready to fight for a prize money of 4 million dollars. The Grand... read more
Overwatch League MVP Sinatraa leaves Overwatch for ValorantAnother game will have to squeeze out a pro to Valorant. This time it’s none other than the MVP of the Overwatch League: Sinatraa announces his retirement from Overwatch to compete in Valorant in the future.Jay “Sinatraa” Won is the reigning MVP of... read more
Overwatch Esports Leagues ExplainedOverwatch is an incredibly fun game in which you can fight exciting battles with up to five friends on many colorful maps. But it’s also a high-profile Esports title with hundreds of professional players who spend years training and competing all day.Overwatch Heroes – Soldier-76With its state-of-the-art... read more
From our WIKI section. Did you know that ....... ??? Valorant pro Sinatraa fired over abuse allegationsValorant pro Sinatraa is currently accused of sexually abusing his ex-girlfriend Cleo ‘cle0h’ Hernandez. The evidence presented is overwhelming and has now led to him being kicked off his team, the Sentinels, until further... read more
Valorant pro Sinatraa fired over abuse allegationsValorant pro Sinatraa is currently accused of sexually abusing his ex-girlfriend Cleo ‘cle0h’ Hernandez. The evidence presented is overwhelming and has now led to him being kicked off his team, the Sentinels, until further notice. Here’s the full story.Overwatch Heroes – HanzoHanzo’s versatile arrows... read more
Rainbow Six Siege – from a bumpy start to an Esports titleUbisoft’s tactical shooter Rainbow Six Siege had a more than troubled start: Amidst delays, bugs and matchmaking issues, the game couldn’t quite live up to the positive reviews from the trade press. Even the very first professional LAN event... read more