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
From our WIKI section. Did you know that ....... ??? 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,... 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
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
From our WIKI section. Did you know that ....... ??? 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... read more
From our WIKI section. Did you know that ....... ??? 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... 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
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
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 – Soldier-76With its state-of-the-art... read more
From our WIKI section. Did you know that ....... ??? 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... 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
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
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
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
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
From our WIKI section. Did you know that ....... ??? 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... 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 ....... ??? 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... read more
From our WIKI section. Did you know that ....... ??? Overwatch League the Vancouver Titans scandalThe stars of the Overwatch League are leaving…. Again. After MVP sinatraa moved to Valorant, now a whole roster has to say goodbye probably, because Vancouver Titans has completely dismissed his team. What’s behind the... 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... 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 ....... ??? 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
From our WIKI section. Did you know that ....... ??? 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... 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
From our WIKI section. Did you know that ....... ??? Dota 2 Item Guide: Gleipnir After 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... 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