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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...
“We’ve admittedly created an unintentional imbalance over the last few years”: VCT Pacific has an inclusivity problem, but can Riot fix it?
VALORANT Champions Tour Pacific has long positioned itself as a stage designed to unite talent...
“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 –...
I’m honestly so sick of Kick, and the “Last Woman Standing” exploitation stream was my final straw
I am really not the kind of person who watches other people play games and...
Esports World Cup sees volume rise at Kalshi, but MSI and IEM remain biggest events
The final week of the Esports World Cup saw record trading volumes on Kalshi. Over...
“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...
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Gfinity Elite Series delayed – future date yet to be announced
Gfinity Plc has announced that the Elite Draft and thus Elite Series will not take place until a...
ELEAGUE puts $250,000 on CS:GO Major Final Rematch
ELEAGUE, the esports tournament operator run by Turner and IMG, is set to place a hefty amount of...
New England Patriots and Miami Dolphins could be the first to have secured Overwatch League slots
Esteemed esports journalist Richard Lewis yesterday reported that Activision Blizzard has secured the involvement of two huge US sporting brands...
Warner Bros. announce esports schedule for Injustice 2 before it’s released
It's safe to say that Warner Bros. has its sights firmly set on the esports scene. It's upcoming...
Ballistix becomes a sponsor of Team Liquid
The latest company to partner with the multi-regional organisation Team Liquid is Ballistix Gaming. For those who don't know,...
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