Esports
March 17, 2019
New Content Drop for WoW Classic Announced by Blizzard
In November, 2018, Blizzard sent ripples across the gaming world, announcing something the community has long been clamoring for – the estimated date of the WoW Classic release – a fresh start for the oldest fans of the game. Six months after that announcement, Blizzard released a new piece of information regarding post-launch content drops. […]
Esports
March 13, 2019
8 Fantastic Esports Scholarship Initiatives: How to Become a Pro Gamer with a Degree in 2019
Competitive video gaming is no longer stigmatized. Esports athletes are in the focus of attention, but what they need is proper schooling. This is where esports scholarships come in. Esports Schoolin’ and Scholarships in 2019 Much can be said about whether it’s right or wrong to encourage youths to participate in competitive video gaming, let […]
Esports
March 11, 2019
Reported 209 Blizzard Employees Laid Off Amid Restructuring
News of Blizzard planning to lay off people amid improved sales hit recently with gamers sharing divisive opinions over the issue. Some saw the move as corporate greed, others accepted it as a necessary stepping-stone to bring even better titles. Now, Variety has reported that 209 people of the 800 laid off will be coming […]
Esports
March 2, 2019
Labour Leader Calls Loot Boxes Gambling, Tightens Security
Loot box will finally be treated as a form of gambling, says Labour’s deputy leader Tom Watson. Amid rising concerns about increase in addictive behavior among youngsters in the United Kingdom, Mr. Watson is on a mission to address the issue head on. Loot Boxes Are Gambling, Says Tom Watson Video gaming is easily a […]
Esports
February 28, 2019
Overwatch League Opening Week Jumps 30% Year Over Year
The Overwatch League (OWL) registered an impressive uptick in viewership with 30% more people tuning in to watch in this year’s opening games. Sold Out Arenas and Busy Streams, Overwatch Popularity Continues to Grow The Overwatch League reported 30% more viewers year-over-year for the launch of its 2019 season. With the Blizzard Arena Los Angeles […]
Esports
February 27, 2019
FIFA eNations Cup Revealed – New Competitive Format Arrives
FIFA has revealed the latest addition to its constantly expanding portfolio of esports events. Enter the FIFA eNations Cup. FIFA Esports Future Includes eNations Cup EA Sports has been focusing on FIFA, marketing the game as an esports title. Not quite caught up to the likes of League of Legends or Dota 2, FIFA is […]
Esports
February 24, 2019
Epic Games Reveals Details About Fortnite NYC $30m World Cup
Epic Games has finally revealed new details about its upcoming Fortnite esports season. A hefty prize pool of $30 million will be on the line in July, 2019. Here’s how you can get a shot at it. Epic Games announces World Cup event $30 million prize pool All contestants to walk away with at least […]
Esports
February 19, 2019
Luckbox’s Documentary about Katowice Shows the Importance of Poland in Esports
A short documentary featuring Paul “Redeye” Chaloner looks into how Katowice went from a far-flung destination to Europe’s esports home. Katowice: Esports History in the Making The Polish city of Katowice has transformed itself into a hub for esports. Hosting several ESL and Intel sponsored events and offering the IEM Extreme Masters a place to […]
Esports
February 17, 2019
Apex Legends May Be Diving into China, Source Reveals
China wants its piece of the Titanfall Legends, with Tencent Holdings now reportedly negotiating a deal with EA Games to bring the blockbuster Battle Royale Apex Legends to the country. Tencent Wants to Introduce Apex Legends in China Following a fiery, action-packed first two weeks, Apex Legends has amassed a global following so impressive that […]
Esports
February 11, 2019
AI Beats Humans at Esports: Should We Despair?
AI continually takes the fight to human designers. Neural networks such as OpenAI and DeepMind have successfully defeated some of the world’s best esports players with apparent effortlessness. Artificial intelligence: The Deus Ex Machina of Esports Google’s in the habit of breaking a few eggs when it has to. In 2017, AlphaGo faced off with […]