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Overwatch 2 debuts at BlizzCon with Push game mode, PvE missions
William Davis
Blizzard is expanding the story and universe around their best-selling first person shooter in the newly announced sequel Overwatch 2. Blizzcon 2019 closed out its opening ceremony today with the exciting reveal of the future of Overwatch. Overwatch 2 was revealed and will feature a new competitive game mode called “Push,” a heavy focus on PvE content, and a greater concentration on delivering story and narrative content to its players …
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Overwatch 2 trailer and gameplay revealed at BlizzCon
Olivia Richman
A heartfelt trailer set the scene for Blizzard’s Overwatch 2 announcement at BlizzCon earlier today. The cinematic, called “Zero Hour,” opens up with Winston and Mei sitting alone in what used to be a room used by the members of Overwatch. Old photos decorate the walls. Tracer, the apparent pilot of the ship, tells Mei and Winston that they wil be landing in Paris, where there’s a Null Sector invasion. …
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Astralis and Team Liquid headline ESL Pro League final teams
M Alzamora
ESL has announced the second round of groups across all four Pro League regions. Round two will will determine the final eight spots at the ESL Pro League Finals in Odense for the Americas, Europe, Asia, and Oceana Four teams from both Europe and the Americas already have their slots secured for the finals. The second set of eight teams will include four more teams from Europe, along with two …
Fortnite
The history of Ninja, from Halo to streaming on Twitch and Mixer
Olivia Richman
Fortnite stremaing superstar Tyler “Ninja” Blevins has continued to fascinate fans and critics alike with his continued success in the gaming industry. He’s become an inspiration for gamers and streamers everywhere, and has often paved the way for many others in the industry. As his name began to grow, Ninja also faced a lot of controversy and backlash. He’s been criticized for not wanting to stream with women, mocked for his …
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blitzchung signs with Tempo Storm as Blizzard drama continues
Olivia Richman
Being banned from Blizzard’s Hearthstone Grandmaster tournament wasn’t enough to deter Tempo Storm from signing Wai Chung “blitzchung” Ng. In fact, it was blitzchung’s choice to boldly support Hong Kong’s ongoing protests on a post-match interview that drew Tempo Storm to the professional Hearthstone player. “We believe first and foremost in supporting players and encouraging them to engage and to speak out on the things about which they are most passionate,” Tempo …
League of Legends
URF patch brings first round of balance changes to the game mode
Syed Mujtaba Naqvi
Ultra Rapid Fire mode, or URF, is one of the most popular game modes in League of Legends. Due to its chaotic nature, Riot Games implemented a few balance updates for a smoother style of play. Many League players’ favorite game mode went live a few days ago. Riot’s technical game designer Geoff Marsi shared on Twitter that URF has been patched with a few balance changes on October 30. This …
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Amouranth loses 300,000 followers and no one knows why
Olivia Richman
After an unfortunate accidental flashing, IRL streamer Kaitlyn “Amouranth” Siragusa was banned for a total of three days. When she returned, hers had become the fastest growing Twitch channel on the streaming platform. An astonishing 50% increase in followers saw Amouranth gain over 410,000 followers in a week. “It’s literally impossible to predict what will blow up on the internet. This banning drama has made me more relevant than everything I’ve …
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shroud back on Mixer after emergency room trip for back pain
Olivia Richman
Things were looking quite positive for Michael “shroud” Grzesiek after his switch to Mixer. He got a touching farewell video from Twitch along with some great numbers on his first night at the new streaming platform. Unfortunately, shroud has recently run into a few health issues. A few days ago, shroud went to an urgent care clinic after some serious back pain. In response, his doctor had told him to rest. …
Highest earning esports players in Dota 2, Fortnite, League, CSGO
Olivia Richman
Dota 2
With the esports industry said to be worth $1.1 billion this year, it’s hard not to wonder what the teams themselves earn or how much individual players make. While salaries and the like are difficult to come by online, one thing that can help measure the success of a team or player are tournament earnings. The International 2019 had a record-breaking $34,330,000 prize pool, while the Fortnite World Cup had …
Steam redesign launches, brings changes to steam library and more
M Alzamora
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Valve released a major UI overhaul for its Steam client on October 30. The fancy new layout is now available for all users after spending two months in beta. The change comes with several new additions that Valve says will make it easier for users to stay updated about their games. The change also makes it easier to see what friends are playing and showcases important game updates for the …
Windigo Gaming announces closure, cites lack of event payouts
M Alzamora
Counter-Strike
Counter-Strike: Global Offensive organization Windigo Gaming has announced that it will shut down according to a Reddit post from the organization’s co-owner Maksym Bednarskyi. Bednarskyi says that the organization hasn’t received prize money from Windigo’s placing in WESG. Windigo’s co-owner is also claiming that they haven’t been paid ESL Pro League’s Season 9 or 10 prize money, nor their winnings from MocheXL. Windigo Gaming won $6K from ESL Pro League …
These are the next big League, CSGO, Dota 2 esports tournaments
Syed Mujtaba Naqvi
Counter-Strike
With the League of Legends 2019 World Championship coming to a close, Dota 2’s The International 2019 having been played in August, and both Counter-Strike: Global Offensive majors for 2019 finished, this year has seen its esports tournaments peak. But new seasons are on the horizon, with many upcoming top-tier tournaments still lying ahead. After Worlds 2019 wraps up on November 10, professional League of Legends players will rest until 2020. …
Apex Legends will feature new duos mode for a limited time
Syed Mujtaba Naqvi
Apex Legends
Apex Legends players were excited to find out that duos mode, where players team up in pairs, is coming to the game. Players will be able to enjoy the new feature for only a limited time. The duos mode will be live in the game starting November 5, developer Respawn Entertainment shared on Twitter. This is the first time this is happening in Apex, as the game has been exclusive …
TFT will get some new Freljord arena skins in Patch 9.22
William Davis
League of Legends
A new set of Teamfight Tactic arena skins is now available on the PBE and will soon be available for purchase on live servers. Teamfight Tactics might be the newest game mode in the League of Legends universe, but it has already become the first to have map skins. The new set includes three arena skins inspired by the Freljord region of Runeterra. Avarosa, Winter’s Claw, and Frostguard are the …
LoL Clash returns in December for final beta test before 2020
William Davis
League of Legends
Riot Games has announced a new edition of Clash, coming to all the regions in December. The tournament is coming back one more time in 2019. Riot Games will launch a global beta across all regions simultaneously to test Clash before its official launch in 2020. Through the year, Riot hosted 22 tournaments across 11 servers worldwide. Clash passed the test and Riot has deemed the tournament service as stable. …
Dota 2 Outlanders Update set to arrive after MDL Chengdu Major
Steven Rondina
Dota 2
Dota 2’s long-awaited Outlanders update is coming out soon, but don’t expect an exact date just yet. The Dota 2 subreddit has been overwhelmed of late by fans of the game imploring Valve to discuss their plans for the Outlanders update. Valve has heard those pleas and offered a general timeframe for when the update will be released. That is, it will come at some point after the MDL Chengdu …
EUW server hits new milestone in LoL ranked server populations
Syed Mujtaba Naqvi
League of Legends
League of Legends is the most popular PC game in the world with around eight million concurrent players. Most of that playerbase comes from China, followed by Europe, Korea, and North America. Over 29 servers set in China through different internet service providers are home to over 120 million League accounts, and while it’s unclear how many of those accounts are ranked, it’s safe to say that Chinese servers are …
Riot shows True Damage Qiyana Prestige Edition by Luis Vuitton
Syed Mujtaba Naqvi
League of Legends
Earlier this year Riot Games announced a partnership with Luis Vuitton for the 2019 League of Legends World Championship. One of the products of this partnership is True Damage Qiyana Prestige Edition, a new skin for the assassin. Qiyana’s prestige skin was designed by Louis Vuitton’s artistic director of women’s collections, Nicolas Ghesquière, who dressed her up in a classy outfit one would expect from such a prestigous brand. It’s …
The EG roster’s run from NRG to the number one rank in CSGO
M Alzamora
Counter-Strike
Evil Geniuses is now ranked world number one in Counter-Strike: Global Offensive after three solid months of performances. They leapfrogged both Team Liquid and Astralis to take the top spot after their wins at ESL One New York and StarSeries & i-League Season 8. Starting with the StarLadder Berlin Major, EG has improved exponentially in each tournament. The need for comebacks has dwindled while close wins have become blowouts. The …
How to beat Fortnite Storm King in Chapter 2’s Fortnitemares
Olivia Richman
Fortnite
This Halloween, Fortnite has a very unique event that’s unlike any they’ve had in the past. The Limited Time Mode is called Fortnite Storm King, and it sees16 players teaming up to battle a giant boss. Along with the spooky monster, gamers also have to deal with his hordes of henchmen, all within a small arena setting. Players who defeat the Storm King will also be able to complete three …
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