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 getting bigger and bigger. What makes League of Legends and... read more
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 look just as shiny if you have enough of them:... 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
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 and Dong-Jun “Rascal” Kim of Shock were the unfortunate recipients... read more
The biggest Looser – The biggest streaks of bad luck in EsportsIn 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 should be. But some players and teams lose… more! Here come the longest losing... read more
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 game in the future. Only, what does that mean exactly?Overwatch... 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 – SymmetraUsing her photon... 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 – the current tier list for - Season 23Since the start of - Season 23 in Overwatch on July 2, it is once again possible for players to play in the solo queue regardless of role. Teams of six players are no longer forced to choose their heroes according... read more
Why MonteChristo is leaving the Overwatch LeagueAnyone who actively follows the Esports scene has certainly come across the name Christopher “MonteCristo” Mykles. With his current 300,000 followers on Twitter, he is by far one of the most popular personalities in the industry.Overwatch Heroes – SombraThanks to stealth and weakening attacks,... read more
Overwatch update improves communicationA very unusual developer update announced new features for Overwatch’s communication wheel – with tons of new messages to use in the heat of battle, supported by custom voice lines for all 32 heroes.Better communication and more.Overwatch Heroes – SymmetraUsing her photon projector, Symmetra takes out enemies,... 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
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
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 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 bringing its own changes with a new tournament format being... read more
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 over.This past weekend, Riot Korea officially announced that League of... read more
The most respected Esports pros in the worldEarning respect in Esports is not always easy – not even for professional players. Often, there comes a defining moment when a player’s behavior affects their entire image. It can go either way, but some of the players in Esports have really earned... read more
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 game in the future. Only, what does that mean exactly?Overwatch... read more
The Hero of Numbani The first Overwatch book will be released on June 2.Starting June 2, we’ll be able to log into Overwatch in a completely different way – more or less. It’s logging in the real oldschool way: reading. Yes, Overwatch is launching its own novel.Overwatch Heroes – OrisaOrisa... 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
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 look just as shiny if you have enough of them:... 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
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
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 worth watching, it fails due to the fact that Netflix... read more