FURIA are on their way to ESL One Cologne 2019 after surviving the lower bracket to defeat Ghost Gaming in the North American qualifying finals.
Petter “Hjarnan” Freyschuss reunites with “Kasing” at Excel Esports
After a stint at Ad Hoc Gaming after leaving G2, Petter “Hjarnan” Freyschuss has linked up with Raymond “Kasing” Tsang at Excel Esports.
Fnatic qualify for The International 9 despite early MDL exit
Despite failing to reach the playoffs at the MDL Disneyland Paris Major, Fnatic have now secured enough Dota Pro Circuit points to guarantee a slot at The International.
CLG replace Darshan Upadhyaya with Kim “Ruin” Hyeong-min
The last remaining member of the team that won the 2015 NA LCS Summer Split has moved on, with CLG announcing that Kim “Ruin” Hyeong-min will replace Darshan Upadhyaya.
Study shows gamers see link between loot boxes and gambling
A study conducted by the University of British Columbia’s Centre for Gambling Research has found that a high proportion of gamers, especially students, equate loot boxes with gambling.
Valve announces dates for 2020 and 2021 CS:GO Majors
Valve has unveiled some significant changes for the upcoming CS:GO Majors, with tournaments moved to May and November with a reduced schedule of two weeks apiece.
Jacksonville shooting victim “oLARRY” making NBA 2K comeback
Eight months after his promising esports career was left in tatters, Timothy “oLARRY” Anselimo is poised to make an inspiring comeback in the NBA 2K League.
Vancouver Titans smash Overwatch winning-streak record
The Vancouver Titans now hold the world record for consecutive victories in Overwatch after extending their streak to 17-0 with their win over Seoul Dynasty.
Curse lifted as Team Liquid win IEM Sydney final
After years of near-misses, Team Liquid have finally claimed a big-time title with their victory over Fnatic in the final of the CS:GO Intel Extreme Masters in Sydney.
Epic Games moves to join forces with popular developer Psyonix
Epic Games has announced a partnership with the Psyonix Development Company in a union aimed to assist the Rocket League Esports ecosystem.