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Fortnite Fortnite Patch 8.40 introduces new limited time game modes By Olivia Richman News Overwatch patch 1.35 improves Reaper teleport, Junkrat grenades By Fariha Bhatti Dota 2 Chinese Dota 2 event hit with allegation of cheating by veteran player By Steven Rondina

Dota 2

Alliance to ESL One Birmingham after GG.BET Birmingham triumph gabhernandez Alliance captured the last spot at ESL One Birmingham by winning the GG.BET Birmingham Invitational. Eight teams from Europe and CIS fought for the last ticket to ESL One Birmingham. Natus Vincere, Gambit Esports, and Alliance were among the biggest names invited to participate in the GG.BET Birmingham Invitational for a chance to qualify to the bigger event. After a group stage bloodbath, Alliance and Gambit Esports topped their respective …

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OWL fans question fate of Blizzard Arena after Warner Bros purchase Olivia Richman Warner Bros. will be the official owner of Burbank Studios, home to the Blizzard Arena, in 2023. The purchase of Burbank Studios is a multi-phased project with an estimated value of more than $1 billion. It’s one of Burbank’s largest and most complex real estate transactions in its history. The entertainment giant is acquiring the complex as part of its ambitious expansion plans. Burbank Studios will offer Warner Bros. more …

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Sony gives details on next generation PlayStation console Steven Rondina After months of whispers across social media and rumors on gaming sites, Sony has finally opened up on its next generation console that fans have preemptively dubbed the PlayStation 5. At long last, the manufacturer acknowledged the console’s existence and gave a handful of details on its technical capabilities during an interview with Wired. Though there is still a great deal of mystery around console, fans are no longer clawing …

Apex Legends

Apex Legends Thicc Boi Buffs honored with Battle Pass XP event Olivia Richman The most recent Apex Legends patch notes have gone live.  Featuring weapon changes, legend balancing, and the game’s first Battle Pass XP boosting event, the patch notes are currently available here.  The first order of business was buffing the game’s “beloved thicc bois,” Pathfinder, Gibraltar, and Caustic. Those three legends were at a disadvantage due to their large hitbox sizes. To address this, Pathfinder’s hitbox was adjusted at the beginning …

News Star athletes Neymar and Gabriel Jesus face off in CS:GO showmatch By Steven Rondina News Overwatch reveals Storm Rising mission and legendary Ashe skin By Olivia Richman Counter-Strike Lazarus, CLG Red, Singularity off to hot starts in Winners League By Steven Rondina

Fortnite

Fortnite’s Season 8 Discover Challenge continues with more loot Olivia Richman Players can level up their Battle Pass and unlock more rewards with Fortnite’s Week 7 challenges.  Now live on PC, PS4, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, and mobile, Fortnite’s most recent challenges are quite simple for this week. The free section, available to all players, must complete three challenges: Dealing damage with a pickaxe, visiting two locations in a single match, and checking out three Pirate Camps.  For Fortnite gamers who …

Dota 2

First Dota Auto Chess mobile keys start rolling out in China Steven Rondina Dota Auto Chess developer Drodostudio has launched the alpha build of its mobile port of the popular game. A number of Chinese streamers have been broadcasting their play of the early version of the game. Though details of the mobile Auto Chess release are still unknown, fans of the game can now get an early look at what is in store. From a gameplay perspective, the mobile version of Auto …

Apex Legends

Apex Legends developer addresses the possibility of a Switch port Olivia Richman Apex Legends has made a huge impact on Xbox One, Playstation 4, and PC. But will the newly popular battle royal be coming to the Nintendo Switch?  Developer Respawn Entertainment has noted that Switch fans are eagerly anticipating Apex Legends coming to the Nintendo console, but project lead Drew McCoy recently told Wired that a Switch edition is not yet in the works.  “If Swich was coming, we would tell …

Counter-Strike

HellRaisers shopping Hobbit, adding Nukkye to CS:GO roster Steven Rondina The HellRaisers Counter-Strike: Global Offensive team is receiving yet another shakeup. The organization has announced the addition of a new player, Žygimantas “nukkye” Chmieliauskas, on its website. The Lithuanian replaces Abay “Hobbit” Khasenov, who has been moved to the team’s transfer list. Nukkye joins HellRaisers following a short run with NoChance, but is best known for his time with The Imperial. The European team performed well at a number of …

SKT returns to international stage after sweeping Griffin William Davis League of Legends SK Telecom T1 is the 2019 LCK Spring Split champion and is going back to the Mid-Season Invitational. The spring season in Korea was all about Griffin and SKT. These two teams took over the league and destroyed the competition. Coming into the final, opinions on who might win were mixed. Griffin was the king of the regular season, but when it matters most, the young squad has failed to …

Chipotle is set to sponsor three big CS:GO events this year Olivia Richman Counter-Strike Chipotle is sponsoring three big Counter-Strike: Global Offensive esports events this year. The popular taco chain is also hoping to get fans involved with the introduction of its Chipotle Challenger Series.  The fast food brand will become the official partner of DreamHack Masters Dallas, taking place May 31 to June 2, and DreamHack Open Atlanta, which opens on November 15. Chipotle also signed a deal with ESL to be the …

Tfue not interested in playing Fortnite competitively anymore Olivia Richman Fortnite The Fortnite World Cup will most likely be the last time Turner “Tfue” Tenney participates in a competitive tournament. In a recent stream, the FaZe Clan pro Fortnite player said he would rather focus on streaming.  “I shouldn’t even be playing this shit. I don’t care. I don’t need the money anyway. I’m just playing it for fun,” Tfue said on a recent livestream. Tfue appeared conflicted on the stream. …

J.Storm takes first place, wins title at WSOE 6: Serenity’s Destiny Steven Rondina News J.Storm are the new champions of the World Showdown of Esports. The North American team took the WSOE Dota 2 title with a dramatic victory over Team Serenity at WSOE 6. The squad earned a crack at the proverbial belt by navigating a tricky field of opponents in the challengers bracket, last defeating Infamous. The series opened with a tough loss for J.Storm. Despite a solid laning phase from the …

G2 dominate Origen in LEC spring final to secure MSI ticket William Davis League of Legends G2 Esports was crowned 2019 LEC Spring champion after a one-sided series versus Origen. G2 put on a show for the audience at the Ahoy Arena in Rotterdam. The three-game series showed the best and craziest side of the new champion. Not one to shy away from crazy trends, G2 locked in Sona and Taric in game one. OG already had experience taking down this combination, but struggled to translate …

Misfits bring pro Fortnite and Overwatch players on college tour Fariha Bhatti News Esports organisation Misfits has announced a joint gaming event for fans to play with professional Fortnite and Overwatch Players. The free event will take place at the college-run esports convention Couch Co-op. Attendees of the convention will be able to meet with players signed by the Misfits organization as part of a “Play with the Pros” event. Fans will simply be able to walk up to the relevant booth and …

Dogman gives Atlanta Reign house tour sponsored by Cox Communication Olivia Richman News Atlanta Reign has found a new sponsor in media giant Cox Communications.  Atlanta Reign is an Overwatch League team founded by Atlanta Esports Ventures, a joint venture between Cox Enterprises and Province, Inc., a financial advisory firm. Cox Communications is the largest privately-owned telecommunications company in the country, and Cox Enterprises’ largest division.  “There is no doubht that Cox is a great fit for Atlanta Reign,” Atlanta Esports Ventures CEO Paul …

Thunder Predator cruises through Mekansm League Season 1 Steven Rondina News Thunder Predator has long been the king of its regional Dota 2 tournaments, and it maintaind that reputation in the Mekansm League. The Peruvian team cruised through the tournament to take the first-place prize of $3,500. It did so by defeating Kingao+4, an impromptu team built around Chaos Esports Club player Danylo “Kingrd” Nascimento in the grand finals. That grand finals kicked off with an excellent showing from Leonardo “LeoStyle-” …

Team Liquid win third straight LCS title with reverse sweep of TSM William Davis League of Legends Team Liquid is the 2019 LCS Spring Split champion, as the squad has achieved its third consecutive title after a win over Team SoloMid. The spring season has come to an end after four months of intense competition. Ten teams started this journey but only two could make it to the final stage in St. Louis. The two deserving contenders met at the Chaifetz Arena. On one side, Team Liquid …

Origen upsets Fnatic to set LEC finals rematch with G2 Esports William Davis League of Legends Origen is ready for round two against G2 Esports as the team made it to the LEC spring finals after a victory over Fnatic. OG is getting a second chance against G2 but the squad first had to go through Fnatic. Coming into this match, many favored Fnatic considering the dominating performance the team had in the final weeks of the regular season. In game one, Fnatic opted for Sona …

Winstrike reveals new Dota 2 lineup that includes Virtus.pro, OG alums Steven Rondina Dota 2 The clock is ticking on teams looking to qualify for The International 2019, and that is prompting some heavy roster shakeups. One organization making serious changes is Winstrike Team. The CIS staple recently suffered a series of departures, but have put together a compelling new roster for a push into the EPICENTER Major. Joining Winstrike are longtime Virtus.pro player Ilya “Lil” Ilyuk and former OG carry Igor “iLTW” Filatov. The …

FaZe Clan beat Liquid, Natus Vincere, Astralis to win BLAST Miami Steven Rondina Counter-Strike BLAST Pro Series: Miami was a strange tournament and it ended with an unlikely outcome. Against steep odds, FaZe Clan worked its way to the finals of the event and defeated Team Liquid to take the top prize. It capped a shocking day for the seemingly shaky European squad which saw it beat the three top-ranked teams in the world. The grand finals saw FaZe rematch Team Liquid. Despite dropping …

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