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FaZe Clan win BLAST Pro Series Copenhagen thanks to NiP throws
M Alzamora
FaZe Clan defeated Ninjas in Pyjamas at BLAST Pro Series Copenhagen 2-0 to take first place at the event. Few thought that the BLAST Copenhagen finals would include either the Ninjas in Pyjamas or FaZe Clan given their rocky runs of late, often looking decent but not up to scratch with their competitive prime. Copenhagen proved to be a different story for both rosters. NiP and FaZe booked their tickets to …
League of Legends
Invictus Gaming knocked out of LoL Worlds by FunPlus Phoenix
William Davis
FunPlus Phoenix is headed to the 2019 League of Legends World Championship finals after knocking out defending champion Invictus Gaming. The clash between LPL giants didn’t disappoint. The four-games series was one of the bloodiest of the tournament, averaging one kill per minute. IG and FunPlus are two of the LPL’s most recognizable brands and yet the teams couldn’t be more different. IG relies on strong individual efforts from its players, while …
Counter-Strike
s1mple reportedly signs new deal, staying with Na’Vi through 2020
M Alzamora
Oleksandr “s1mple” Kostyliev has reportedly renewed his contract with Natus Vincere’s Counter-Strike: Global Offensive team. According to dbltap.com, Na`Vi’s star CSGO player has reportedly signed a new deal that will keep him with the Ukrainian esports organization through December 2020. s1mple originally signed with the organization in August 2016 after a stint with Team Liquid. The reported signing keeps one of CSGO’s best players with Na`Vi for at least another …
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BlizzCon opens with attempted apology on blitzchung controversy
Fariha Bhatti
Blizzard president J. Allen Brack introduced the Blizzcon gaming convention today with an attempt at a personal apology. His message spoke of Blizzard’s goal to unite people through the medium of video games, and indirectly spoke to the recent situation involving Hearthstone player Ng “blitzchung” Wai Chung having been a mistake. The opening ceremony of BlizzCon, Blizzard’s own showcase convention, usually starts with the biggest news that the developer has …
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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. …
Counter-Strike
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 …
TSM Keane wins TFT Red Bull Rise of the Elements Invitational
William Davis
League of Legends
Team SoloMid’s Jang “Keane” Lae-young is the winner of the Red Bull Rise of the Elements Invitational. On October 31, TSM Keane became the champion of the first TFT invitational organized by developer Riot Games. The Korean player earned $15,000 and an exclusive commemorative jacket. The two-day tournament was the first official competition on TFT Set 2: Rise of the Elements, which included new origins and classes. The Red Bull …
CSGO key update likely to shake up the entire Steam economy
Nina Forneloza
Counter-Strike
The latest Counter-Strike: Global Offensive patch targeted third-party services that trade skins and keys, but everyone that uses Steam will likely feel its effects. Within CSGO, keys can be purchased to open loot boxes that may contain valuable skins. That inherent value made keys the most liquid asset within the larger Steam marketplace, transforming them into something of a currency. This CSGO update ended players’ ability to trade or resell …
LCS Scouting Grounds has rebranded as Honda Scouting Grounds
Syed Mujtaba Naqvi
League of Legends
North American amateur event LCS Scouting Grounds has been rebranded as Honda Scouting Grounds. Car manufacturer Honda has been investing in esports since 2016, with the biggest feather in its cap being a partnership with Riot Games surrounding North America’s top League of Legends circuit. Three months ago, Honda became the first automotive brand sponsoring both a team and esports league in North America, by becoming the partner of the LCS and a …
blitzchung signs with Tempo Storm as Blizzard drama continues
Olivia Richman
News
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 …
URF patch brings first round of balance changes to the game mode
Syed Mujtaba Naqvi
League of Legends
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 …
Amouranth loses 300,000 followers and no one knows why
Olivia Richman
News
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 …
shroud back on Mixer after emergency room trip for back pain
Olivia Richman
Counter-Strike
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
News
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 …
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