Esports
May 28, 2019
FACEIT Hosts New Apex Legends Tournament on May 31
FACEIT announces new Apex Legends tournament 14 teams are invited Apex Legends Continues to build authority as an esports game Tournament host and event organizer FACEIT has revealed a $50,000 Apex Legends Pro Series, becoming the latest entity to endorse the EA-released shooter game as an esports. Apex Legends Pro Series Announced Electronic Arts’ Apex […]
Esports
May 26, 2019
‘Gaming Disorder’ an Illness, Says WHO
‘Gaming disorder’ qualified as illness The WHO to enforce the revised framework in 2022 Esports athletes’ health is an increasingly important topic The 72nd World Health Assembly held on Saturday, May 25, decided that ‘gaming disorder’ is an official illness. The 194-member meeting finalized its Classification of Diseases (ICD-11), adding excessive gaming to the list. […]
Esports
May 25, 2019
Riot and Tencent Possibly Launching LoL in Mobile
Riot, Tencent negotiating a mobile version for League of Legends New potential markets in Asia to be tapped into East Asia more mobile-friendly Tencent and the company’s U.S. offshoot, Riot Games, are reportedly in talks to create a mobile version for the popular MOBA esports game “League of Legends,” Reuters sources have revealed. Tencent and […]
Esports
April 26, 2019
BlizzCon 2019 Date and Event Details Revealed
Blizzard fans can start prepping for this year’s edition of Blizzcon which will be taking place in November, with tickets going on sale in May. BlizzCon Comes back to Anaheim Convention Center For yet another year, Blizzard’s fan festival will be held at the Anaheim Convention Center on November 1 and November 2. BlizzCon 2019 […]
Esports
April 22, 2019
Dota 2 OGA PIT Minor – Event Format, Schedule, Teams
OGA Dota Pit Minor Launches Today, April 22 8 teams will vie for the last spot in the MDL Disneyland Paris Major Ninjas in Pyjamas and Gambit Esports primed as favorites Dota PIT Minor: Event Overview The fourth Minor part of the Dota 2 Pro Circuit (DPC) is about to kick off. The OGA Dota […]
Esports
April 21, 2019
Blizzard Explains WoW Classic Beta Rumors
WoW Beta available to Blizzard employees No confirmation for a public/closed beta made yet Blizzard are ensuring that the game will hold up well at launch date More news to follow soon, says community manager Bornakk World of Warcraft’s Classic Beta is already happening, but unfortunately, it’s limited to Blizzard employees only, a new blue […]
Esports
April 20, 2019
New Esports Federation Unites 12 Countries in Europe
12 countries join a newly-formed European Esports Federation The ratifying document yet to be signed Some questions about the usefulness of such federations raised The esports wheels are moving. Europe is pushing towards the creation of its own Esports Federation with 12 participating countries having reportedly approved of a draft document that is pending sign-up. […]
Esports
April 19, 2019
Will Smith Helps Raise $46m for Gen.G
Actor Will Smith leads a $46-million investment round in esports powerhouse Gen.G Gen.G continues to add experienced business executives The organization fields 8 different esports teams Gen.G has concluded a fresh round of investment that has brought the company $46 million in new funds. One person that stood out from the crowd of benefactors was […]
Esports
April 15, 2019
Quinault Nation Sues Valve for Skin Gambling
Quinault Nation files a lawsuit against Valve Corporation, claiming the company has been facilitating skin gambling Valve denies allegations, but Quinault Nation claims that Valve has been benefitting from the illicit skin trade for years Skin gambling is illegal, but some sites continue to offer such options Valve is again embroiled in a legal spat […]
Esports
March 28, 2019
Hearthstone New Cards Revealed: Enter Boom Bots, March 27
The Rise of Shadows Hearthstone expansion continues to release new cards. The latest arrivals are Legendary minions that come with quite a few neat abilities. Judging by their stats, they will certainly come handy once the new meta and the expansion hit. New Hearthstone Cards: Blastmaster Boom Who’s ready to have a blast? Blastmaster Boom […]