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Latest patch has FGC saying Nintendo can’t leave competitive Super Smash Bros. Ultimate players alone, bruh
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League of Legends Team Voice could transform Solo Queue forever… with one condition
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LEC vs. LCS: Who leads League of Legends’ oldest regional rivalry?
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Esports fashion brand ULT teams up with Versus
ULT, the California based esports apparel and fashion brand, has announced that it has teamed up with Versus...
1. FC Nürnberg become second Bundesliga 2 side to sign FIFA players
Bundesliga 2 side 1. FC Nürnberg has become the latest traditional sports outfit to dip its toe into...
EloPlay launches a token sale campaign
EloPlay, an online gaming platform that has been operating for two years with over 90,000 registered users, has...
NiP to receive “double-digit” million investment
Esports organisaton Ninjas in Pyjamas ("NiP") is set to receive investment in the millions from Felix Granander according to...
Nielsen has released its first Esports Playbook, 28% think esports should enter Olympics
Market analyst Nielsen, which studies consumers in more than 100 countries globally, has released its first esports report. The...
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