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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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 – WinstonWith the literal strength of a gorilla, Winston... read more

A Legend in Esport: Félix “xQc” Lengyel – Part 1Félix “xQc” Lengyel has already experienced great success and controversy. From being an MVP at the World Championship, to being kicked off his team, and back to the top of Twitch. Since he’s off the Esports radar, let’s take a closer... read more

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 team of Together We Are Terrific.Overwatch Heroes – TorbjornTorbjörn’s versatile... 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

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

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

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

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

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

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 – DoomfistDoomfist’s cybernetic implants make him a... 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

Top 5 Best Overwatch Players of All TimeOverwatch is a dedicated and extremely skill-intensive game. To get better, you’ll have to dedicate a lot of time to the game. Today we pay our respects to some of the most legendary players in the game’s history, counting down the five who... 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

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

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 – BrigitteBrigitte specializes in armor. She can... 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

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

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