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
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
Only today on Overwatch: The Thunder Doomfist SkinOverwatch is releasing a very special Doomfist skin in honor of Overwatch League - Season 2 Champion: San Francisco Shock.Blizzard is releasing the Overwatch skins right after the Archives 2020 event. Who knows this tweet from the official Overwatch League account promising “Shock... 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
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, especially CS:GO is losing a lot of players.Overwatch Heroes –... read more
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, especially CS:GO is losing a lot of players.Overwatch Heroes –... 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
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 in Liquid’s success during their 2019 run when the team... 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
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 – BaptisteBaptiste uses a... read more
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 before the latter starts its 2021 - Season .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
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
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
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, especially CS:GO is losing a lot of players.Overwatch Heroes –... read more
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 before the latter starts its 2021 - Season .Overwatch Heroes... 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
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 – CassidyCassidy uses the Peacemaker to take out targets... read more
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
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 – RoadhogRoadhog first pulls his opponents towards... 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
Last minute in-game: The closest decisions in Esports tournamentsWhat do you think of when you think of a last-second win? A buzzer beater in the NBA? A photo finish in the 100m sprint? We think of really close Esports matches – and we have the most exciting ones for you... 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
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
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 – TracerEquipped with her... read more
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 in Liquid’s success during their 2019 run when the team... read more