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
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
Overwatch Hero Rotation – changed hero pools and current bansIt was not very popular in the community: the Hero Rotation. Every week, up to four heroes were removed from the Overwatch Hero Pool, which was supposed to provide variety, but mainly caused resentment. Now Blizzard has announced that the Heroa... 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 ....... ??? What is your job in OverwatchOverwatch is a game where… Yes, ok, it’s about defeating the enemy and you play a certain hero. Now, admittedly, that doesn’t sound all that creative. Nevertheless, the universe offers numerous heroes that convince with... 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 ....... ??? Amazon Prime releases in May 2022 What’s coming this weekAmazon Prime Video has been striving to become the next Netflix for quite some time, but continues to fail in its attempt to make bigger waves. While there are some offerings... 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
From our WIKI section. Did you know that ....... ??? Overwatch League Tokens: How to get them?Token fever has broken out in Overwatch. But how do you get the coveted currency and what does it have to do with the Overwatch League?They are shiny – and your Overwatch account will... read more
From our WIKI section. Did you know that ....... ??? Dota 2 Update: Live Balance for new changes There is a new Dota 2 update – but it does not result in any direct changes. Rather, it is supposed to change the way patches and co. will... read more
From our WIKI section. Did you know that ....... ??? The biggest Looser – The biggest streaks of bad luck in Esports In the competitive scene, there is a clear distinction between winners and losers. Some teams win more, some win less. At least, that’s how it... read more
From our WIKI section. Did you know that ....... ??? 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... read more
From our WIKI section. Did you know that ....... ??? Dota 2 Update: Live Balance for new changesThere is a new Dota 2 update – but it does not result in any direct changes. Rather, it is supposed to change the way patches and co. will be implemented into the... 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 ....... ??? 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... read more
From our WIKI section. Did you know that ....... ??? Overwatch League Tokens: How to get them?Token fever has broken out in Overwatch. But how do you get the coveted currency and what does it have to do with the Overwatch League?They are shiny – and your Overwatch account will... read more
What is your job in OverwatchOverwatch is a game where… Yes, ok, it’s about defeating the enemy and you play a certain hero. Now, admittedly, that doesn’t sound all that creative. Nevertheless, the universe offers numerous heroes that convince with their personal and very different abilities and provide a lot... read more
From our WIKI section. Did you know that ....... ??? Esports Player Transfers – Week 23: Skadoodle Completes T1 Valorant RosterEvery Tuesday night we bring you the latest player transfers from the world of Esports. After its official release, Valorant is getting more and more traffic from the Esports scene,... read more
From our WIKI section. Did you know that ....... ??? Overwatch destroying the Overwatch League? Overwatch Hero Pools, Valorant, and COVID-19 are just some of the reasons why fans were dissatisfied and many players turned their backs on Overwatch. Is Overwatch itself the reason for the decline... read more
From our WIKI section. Did you know that ....... ??? Overwatch League announces tournament format for MayEsports is currently in a state of flux and restructuring, as the MSI for League of Legends has been cancelled and the Summer Split has been postponed until June. The Overwatch League is now... 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
Scandals in the esports industry – sex(ism), drugs and rock’n’rollSimilar to other competitive environments, esports has to deal with controversy. Although it is still a young industry, there have been several major scandals in recent years.The concept of cheating in competitions is nothing new. In fact, the types of scandals... 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
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 ....... ??? Sentinels wins 100 Thieves Valorant TournamentLos Angeles-based Esports organization Sentinels, led by former Overwatch League MVP sinatraa, is the winner of the 100 Thieves “Gamers for Equality” tournament in riot shooter Valorant. In a thrilling final, the selection defeated the... read more
From our WIKI section. Did you know that ....... ??? 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... read more