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
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
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 – SymmetraUsing her... 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
From our WIKI section. Did you know that ....... ??? Activision Blizzard fires employees with dubious severance pay Activision 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... read more
From our WIKI section. Did you know that ....... ??? 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... 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: 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 Esports Leagues ExplainedOverwatch is an incredibly fun game in which you can fight exciting battles with up to five friends on many colorful maps. But it’s also a high-profile Esports title with hundreds of professional players who spend years training and competing all day.Overwatch Heroes – WidowmakerWidowmaker’s equipment is... 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
Overwatch Esports Leagues ExplainedOverwatch is an incredibly fun game in which you can fight exciting battles with up to five friends on many colorful maps. But it’s also a high-profile Esports title with hundreds of professional players who spend years training and competing all day.Overwatch Heroes – CassidyCassidy uses the... read more
From our WIKI section. Did you know that ....... ??? 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... 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
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 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
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
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
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 ....... ??? 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.... 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: 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
From our WIKI section. Did you know that ....... ??? 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... read more
Overwatch Patch 2.93 – Sigma finally gets a footholdOverwatch has been focusing heavily on Quality-of-Life changes lately. The look and overall experience of career profiles has been completely redesigned, and they have been streamlined and made clearer for player navigation. Patch 2.93 includes a new challenge to complete, new sprays... read more
From our WIKI section. Did you know that ....... ??? 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... read more
From our WIKI section. Did you know that ....... ??? 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... 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