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
The life of: Forg1ven – Rise and Fall – Part 2Welcome to the second part of our article about the controversial LEC star Konstantinos-Napoleon “FORG1VEN” Tzortziou. If you missed the first part you can catch up here. For now, we’ll pick up where we left off: Forg1ven had split from... read more
Professional players of the Overwatch League can breathe a sigh of reliefThings haven’t been looking too good for the Overwatch League and Blizzard Entertainment lately. Some of the best players left the game and moved to Riot’s new shooter Valorant. Others got burnout or injured and ended their careers. But... read more
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 of the Overwatch League?Overwatch Heroes – TorbjornTorbjörn’s versatile arsenal includes a bolt cannon, a... 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
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
Professional players of the Overwatch League can breathe a sigh of reliefThings haven’t been looking too good for the Overwatch League and Blizzard Entertainment lately. Some of the best players left the game and moved to Riot’s new shooter Valorant. Others got burnout or injured and ended their careers. But... 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
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 ....... ??? The Real MVPs: Underestimated Esports Teams and PlayersAlmost every esport celebrates its MVPs – whether it’s the players with the most kills, most assists, most points, or something completely different. However, there are other stats that showcase exceptional performances. Here... 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
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 – Soldier-76With... 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
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 ....... ??? 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... 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
From our WIKI section. Did you know that ....... ??? Overwatchs Hero Pools are removed from tournamentsOverwatch has finally understood that Hero Pools don’t work and is removing them from the competitive game indefinitely. Overwatch community manager Molly Fender confirmed this via the game’s official forum.Overwatch Heroes – TorbjornTorbjörn’s versatile... 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
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
The Real MVPs: Underestimated Esports Teams and PlayersAlmost every esport celebrates its MVPs – whether it’s the players with the most kills, most assists, most points, or something completely different. However, there are other stats that showcase exceptional performances. Here are some of the most underrated Esports teams and players... 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 ....... ??? The life of: Forg1ven – Rise and Fall – Part 2Welcome to the second part of our article about the controversial LEC star Konstantinos-Napoleon “FORG1VEN” Tzortziou. If you missed the first part you can catch up here. For now, we’ll... 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 – MeiMei’s weather-altering devices... read more
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. Even though Dota 2 is still in the early months... 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