Dota 2’s biggest winners don’t play Dota 2 anymore, they trade it
The International brought together the top 16 Dota 2 teams in the world, with Team...
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League of Legends Team Voice could transform Solo Queue forever… with one condition
For 17 years, League of Legends has asked players to coordinate in-game solely on pings...
LEC vs. LCS: Who leads League of Legends’ oldest regional rivalry?
Europe vs. North America has been one of the game’s defining regional rivalries since the...
“It’s just not sustainable”: Tier 2 esports orgs discuss the shocking finances and player poaching that comes with (finally) reaching the LCS
The North American Challengers League – North America’s League of Legends Tier 2 system –...
Dota 2 The International winners: every TI champion in history
The Aegis of Champions is by far the most iconic trophy in Dota 2. Since...
“It’s very sad for players and coaches”: Esports pros react to sudden Esports Nations Cup delay with further training, confusion, and a wedding
Choi “huhi” Jae-hyun wasn’t focused on the Esports Nations Cup. It was just one of...
Sanatic’s hype vs. Yatoro’s dynasty: TI15 put Dota 2’s best carries in an anime-style clash
Team Spirit has officially become the first Dota 2 team to have lifted the Aegis...
How Team Spirit made history at The International 2026
Team Spirit entered the grand final of The International 2026 (TI 2026) with a rather...
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Hi-Rez Studios, NACE launch SMITE & Paladins College Championships
The National Association of College Esports (NACE) has expanded its initial partnership with Hi-Rez Studios from May. Together, they...
Trifecta shock eUnited in SMITE whilst Na’Vi remain strong in Paladins
Day one of the Hi-Rez Expo has wrapped up. So ESI has provided a brief recap event-by-event of...
Na’Vi look unstoppable in Paladins yet SMITE will crown a new world champion
Day two of the Hi-Rez Expo is done and dusted. With it, came a whole lot of epic esports actions...
Skillshot announces Paladins Premier League and SMITE Pro League organisations for 2019
Professional league operations and video production company, Skillshot Media, has announced the Paladins Premier League and Smite Pro...
NACE enters strategic partnership with Skillshot Media
Not-for-profit association National Association of Collegiate Esports (NACE) has entered a strategic partnership with Skillshot Media. A body for collegiate esports...
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