Esports
June 22, 2020
A Mixer Employee Has Quit Over Alleged Racism, Company Issues Apology
Milan Lee, a former Mixer employee, has brought up his experience with racism within the Microsoft-owned streaming company. Executives and Mixer have responded by requesting a meet-up and assuring Lee that the issue would be further investigated. Mixer Developer Milan Lee Walks Away Over Racism Episodes The backlash against racism has reached the world of […]
Esports
June 9, 2020
WoW Classic Gets First Esports Event in NA and Europe
Blizzard has announced an inaugural esports event for WoW Classic that will see the best PvP players in Europe and North America duel for a $4,000 prize pool. The Summer Bowl Arrives on WoW Classic Blizzard has announced the “Summer Bowl,” a player versus player event for the restarted World of Warcraft Classic game which […]
Esports
June 9, 2020
UK May Reclass Gaming Loot Boxes as Gambling in Order to Protect Youngsters
The DCMS, a UK watchdog, has looked into the effects that opening loot boxes has on young gamers. The government may take steps to reclassify loot boxes as gambling products. The UK Government Might Reclass Gaming as Loot Boxes UK’s Department for Digital, Culture, Media, and Sport is launching research later this week aimed at […]
Esports
June 7, 2020
Special Reward System Expected Soon in Valorant
A discussion on Reddit got the attention of Valorant’s development team. The discussion was regarding special rewards for dedicated players of the game which can show off their skills and time invested. Reward System for Dedicated Players Needed in Riot Games’ Valorant Riot Games’ new shooter Valorant has been unstoppable in gaining popularity. The closed […]
Esports
June 5, 2020
Riot Games’ Valorant Receives “Spike Rush” Mode, “Deathmatch mode” Next
The new shooter by Riot Games Valorant continues to grow. Recently, the “Spike Rush” has been was released and Riot developers now say “Deathmatch” is coming soon. Valorant Continues to Develop, Producer Argues There Is “Unlimited Potential” Riot Games announced on June 4 that their new 5-vs-5 first person shooter Valorant can expect more game […]
Esports
May 31, 2020
BLAST to Host $145K Dota 2 Tournament with Betway as Sponsor
BLAST Premier has made a foray into Dota 2 with the BLAST Bounty Hunt tournament and Betway as the competition’s title sponsor. Dota 2 Bounty Hunt Gets Betway as Title Sponsor Betway has become the title sponsor for the BLAST Premier inaugural Dota 2 tournament. The BLAST Bounty Hunt is the first competitive event for […]
Esports
May 27, 2020
Blizzard Confirms BlizzCon Cancellation, Hints Consolation Event
After two months of debates and working out possible solutions to host one of the biggest gaming expos, BlizzCon, Blizzard has decided to officially cancel the event. The company cited uncertainty because of COVID-19 as the reason why. Blizzard to Officially Skip BlizzCon 2020 Blizzard has confirmed that it will cancel BlizzCon, the annual convention […]
Esports
May 24, 2020
Riot Games Reveals June 2 as VALORANT’s Official Launch Date
Following two months of intense beta testing, VALORANT is finally coming live on June 2, with the game launching in six regions at first. VALORANT Beta Ends on May 28 to Prepare for Official Launch After a two-month closed beta, Riot Games fantasy shooter, VALORANT, is ready to launch officially on June 2 across the […]
Esports
May 23, 2020
Team SoloMid Joins VALORANT Esports with a New Team
Riot Games’ new first-person shooter, VALORANT, continues to grow, with a number of flagship esports organizations, and now Team SoloMid, joining the competitive scene. SoloMid Becomes the Latest Organization to Join Competitive VALORANT Team SoloMid has become the latest esports organization to bolster its presence in the VALORANT competitive scene. Scooping up a handful of […]
Esports
May 8, 2020
New Esports Event Available for Betting in Nevada
The 2020 DreamHack Masters Spring enters the Nevada betting market. Call of Duty and Overwatch leagues team up with Sportradar. 2020 DreamHack Masters Spring Available for Wagering in Nevada Nevada’s Gaming Control Board (NGCB) has announced the approval of wagering for an upcoming Counter Strike Global Offensive tournament. Sportsbooks will be able to offer and […]