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Fortnite
Luminosity Gaming opens LG Fortnite House, signs four influencers
William Davis
Luminosity Gaming is expanding in a big way. The Canadian organization announced the signing of four Fortnite personalities in Alex “Formula” Kushelevskiy, John “Kiwiz” Payne, Nick “Nicks” Spoerke, and Jordan “Randumb” Schneider. The players will live at the newly christened LG Fortnite House in Florida, which will both house Luminosity’s talent and serve as a content creation hub for the organization. “We are on a mission to collaborate with players, …
Dota 2
Matumbaman lands with Chaos Esports Club after split from Team Liquid
Steven Rondina
The qualifiers to The International 2019 are fast approaching and organizations are looking for a way to sneak into the event. Among that lot is Chaos Esports Club. The former South American staple’s move to Europe didn’t pay off with a spot in the Epicenter Major and that has the team making big changes ahead of TI9. The organization has announced the acquisition of former Team Liquid core player Lasse …
League of Legends
Misfits bench Febiven and add LIDER to starting lineup after loss
Olivia Richman
With a 2-3 standing, Misfits have not been having the best LEC Summer Split. A humiliating match against SK Gaming in which they lost in under 30 minutes seems to have pushed the coaching staff to make changes. The struggling team has decided to bench Nubar “Maxlore” Sarafian and Fabian “Febiven” Diepstraten. They will be replaced with Thomas “Kirei” Yuen and Adam “LIDER” Ilyasov, who are now on the starting lineup. …
League of Legends
Riot Pls video discusses client updates, Teamfight Tactics, and more
gabhernandez
Riot has released their latest “Riot Pls” video, giving fans a bit of news on a number of different topics. It has been nearly a year since the last installment in the series and a lot has happened in the months since. With the pro League of Legends summer season in full swing and a number of major projects on its hands, Riot had a lot to discuss. Lead producer …
League of Legends
Fnatic stay undefeated in LEC Summer Split with win over G2 Esports
William Davis
Fnatic is the last undefeated team standing in the LEC. Despite facing stiff odds, Fnatic bested G2 Esports in a bloody game. That victory advanced their record in the Summer Split to 5-0 and places them atop the standings. Though G2 were picked by many to take the match, the team dug their own graves in the early game when they decided to have their players go off-role, with mid …
Counter-Strike
Team Liquid get revenge, eliminate Astralis from EPL Season 9 Finals
Steven Rondina
Team Liquid are finally starting to get revenge on Astralis. Recently ranked as the top squad in Counter-Strike: Global Offensive, Liquid found themselves in a high stakes showdown against their bitter rivals in the quarterfinals of the ESL Pro League Season 9 Finals. Though Astralis has long gotten the better of that rivalry, it was the North American squad that came out with the victory and an even more definitive …
Dota 2
$1 million Auto Chess tournament announced by Drodo Studio
Steven Rondina
Drodo Studio is taking a page out of Valve’s playbook. The original creator of Dota Auto Chess and designer of its Epic Games Store-exclusive standalone version has begun detailing its esports plans for the title. The first stop is a tournament for the game that features an eye-catching $1 million prize pool. “We are pleased to announce that Drodo Studio, Dragonest Network, and ImbaTV will bring you the Auto Chess …
Dota 2
Mineski cuts Ahjit after disappointing Dota Pro Circuit run
gabhernandez
After a disappointing run in the Dota Pro Circuit, Mineski has undergone another roster shakeup before the upcoming International 2019 event. Mineski announced the departure of Lai “Ahjit” Jay Son from the team on its recent Twitter post. The organization is currently exploring its options and is set to reveal its new roster for the year’s biggest tournament in August. Ahjit joined the team in January 2019 to fill the …
Overwatch League trading cards are now available for collecting
Olivia Richman
News
Fans who attended the Overwatch League All-Star game in May were also treated to a pack of OWL trading cards ahead of their June 19 release. And now every fan can also get their hands on the digital and physical cards through Upper Deck. Two collections of trading cards were launched yesterday. The “2017-18 Overwatch League Inaugural Set,” which can be collected and traded in physical form, and the “2019 …
PUBG Nations Cup to see the best players compete for $500,000
Olivia Richman
News
A global PlayerUnknown’s Battlegrounds tournament is coming in August. The PUBG Nations Cup, to be held at the Jangchung Arena in Seoul, South Korea, will boast a $500,000 prize pool. “The PUBG Nations Cup will turn the capital city of esports into the battle royale capital of the world,” the announcement said. From August 9-11, PUBG teams from 16 countries will compete for the money, the title, and the right …
FILA sponsors Counter Logic Gaming ahead of Fortnite World Cup
William Davis
Fortnite
Counter Logic Gaming has announced FILA as the apparel partner for its Fortnite squad. CLG’s Fortnite team will show up at the 2019 Fortnite World Cup with a new look. Starting in July, the players will wear apparel provided exclusively by FILA. This is the first time FILA has closed a partnership deal with an esports organization. As the industry evolves, more brands are looking to get involved and capitalize …
Twitch buys social networking platform Bebo, beefs up Twitch Rivals
William Davis
News
Bebo, an early competitor in the social networking market, has been acquired by streaming giant Twitch. Twitch purchased Bebo for $25 million after beating out other notable bidders including Discord and Facebook, according to a report from TechCrunch. The report further states that Bebo will be assisting in the development of Twitch’s esports business with an emphasis on Twitch Rivals following the procurement by the Amazon subsidiary. Bebo may sound …
Fusion support Elk turns down Team USA ahead of World Cup
William Davis
News
Overwatch’s Team USA will be without one of the country’s strongest support players for the upcoming Overwatch World Cup. Elijah “Elk” Gallagher has turned down the opportunity for a tryout with the team, according to a post on his personal Twitter account. Elk endorsed Grant “moth” Epse as a potential replacement for the support role after turning it down. Elk is currently a two-way player for both the Philadelphia Fusion …
Five changes to expect as esports growth continues
Jared Wynne
News
The esports scene has recently seen a tremendous surge in recognition from varied sources. Mainstream media, casual gaming fans, and large companies alike are starting to take notice of this ever-expanding phenomenon. As we’re beginning to see, this increased recognition comes with some significant change, change that is beginning to manifest across the esports landscape. As to what this means specifically and where we seem to be headed, we can …
Fnatic Abed hits 10K MMR, setting record in new Dota 2 rankings
gabhernandez
Dota 2
The Fnatic prodigy has again hit the 10,000 matchmaking rating. In a Twitter post, Abed Azel “Abed” Yusop announced that he reached 10,000 MMR in the Dota 2 current matchmaking system. Valve released the new MMR calibration with seasonal rankings that featured medals in late 2017. It will be remembered that Abed was the first Dota 2 player who reached a five-figure MMR in early 2017. He broke the record …
League of Legends World Championship locations and dates revealed
Olivia Richman
League of Legends
Riot has finally announced dates and locations for the League of Legends World Championship. The four-month event is the largest LoL tournament of the year, the culmination of the competitive LoL season. Top teams from around the world will compete in Europe for the Summoner’s Cup and the title of World Champion. Twenty four teams from 13 regional leagues will be competing at the play-in stage, which will start …
W33 joins Team Liquid for Epicenter Major, replacing Matumbaman
Steven Rondina
Dota 2
The Epicenter Major begins in just a few days and Team Liquid fans are just now finding out the team’s new lineup. Replacing longtime core player Lasse Aukusti “MATUMBAMAN” Urpalainen is Aliwi “w33” Omar. The news was announced on the official Team Liquid website. “Our Dota 2 team is filled with some of the greatest players in the world for their positions and w33 will fit in terrifically with them,” …
Kim Phan leaves Blizzard as famed developer continues losing talent
William Davis
News
Blizzard’s global esports director Kim Phan has announced her resignation. Blizzard is losing another high profile esports executive. Kim Phan, now the company’s former global esports director, made the announcement through the Team Liquid forums. Phan is leaving Blizzard after 13 years. She started her career with the famed game developer as a producer in online technologies. Through the years, Phan worked in different roles until she landed in the …
Shanghai Dragons sign Toronto Defiant off-tank Envy in playoff fight
Olivia Richman
News
The Shanghai Dragons are having an amazing Stage 3. The veteran Overwatch League team is currently third in the standings, with a 2-0 record. This includes a 3-1 victory over Los Angeles Valiant in Week 1, and a more surprising 3-2 win against Atlanta Reign the following week. This is a major change from their Season 1 showing, when they were known as the worst team in the entirety of …
Airwaks and RL Grime victorious in celebrity Fortnite Pro-Am
William Davis
Fortnite
Solary player Karim “Airwaks” Benghalia and DJ RL Grime are the winners of the Fortnite Pro-Am 2019. The Summer Block Party closed on June 16 with the 2019 Celebrity Pro-Am, where Airwaks and RL Grime took the victory and the golden pickaxe. The Forum was the destination for 50 duos made up of celebrities and pro gamers who put their Fortnite skills to the test. With a $3 million prize …
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