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University of South Florida officiates esports programThe University of South Florida (USF) has launched its esports program across the university’s three campuses to allow students to connect and compete. After operating in an unofficial capacity...
19 mins agoPublished on 2020-06-02- Giants Gaming Acquires Spanish Esports Club x6tence
Vodafone Giants parent company Giants Gaming Esports announced that it has acquired the Spanish esports team x6tence, which was founded in 2004. The acquisition is one of several strategic business...
23 mins agoPublished on 2020-06-02 - Pokémon Sword and Shield Isle of Armor DLC to release on June 17
The first part of the Pokémon Sword and Shield Expansion Pass, the Isle of Armor, now has a confirmed release date of June 17. The news comes from a trailer that debuted earlier today. Along with...
39 mins agoPublished on 2020-06-02 - Toyota GR YARIS for the winners of 2020 and 2021 eSports WRC seasons
Lesquin, France, June 2nd, 2020 – NACON and its development studio KT Racing, in collaboration with WRC Promoter, are pleased to announce that TOYOTA GAZOO Racing will become the presenting...
55 mins agoPublished on 2020-06-02 - TEAMS announced as winner of The Clutch Digital
Esports is a promising industry by all metrics and as such, plenty of budding entrepreneurs are launching their own companies in an effort to change it for the better and get a a piece of the action....
59 mins agoPublished on 2020-06-02 - Valorant Launches with New Operator, Map and Game Mode
Valorant hit full release Tuesday, opening the free-to-play tactical first-person-shooter to the masses after two months of closed beta testing. The full launch brings a new operator, a new game...
1 hour agoPublished on 2020-06-02 - Riot talks updated League of Legends matchmaking and ranked for 2020
Riot Games has released a blog post updating fans on matchmaking and more for League of Legends. Its upcoming projects and early preseason explorations include improvement in ranked and rewards....
1 hour agoPublished on 2020-06-02 - VALORANT agent tier list — what the pros think
Some VALORANT agents are way more powerful than others. We talked to pro players to get their take on where each agent ranks.
1 hour agoPublished on 2020-06-02 - How Unikrn’s UMode is levelling up gaming
The world of competitive video gaming is easily one of the most underrated and exciting strands of the entertainment industry. Its roots in the world of technology have allowed it to adapt better...
2 hours agoPublished on 2020-06-02 - Talking about player burnout, roster changes, BLAST Showdown and more on HLTV Confirmed with smooya
Owen "smooya" Butterfield will join the HLTV Confirmed show live on Twitch today at to talk about his personal plans, recent roster changes, and the hot topic of player burnout.
2 hours agoPublished on 2020-06-02 - RNG announces LPL summer lineup with hints of Uzi’s retirement
After a disappointing spring split, LPL’s Royal Never Give Up officially announced their lineup for the summer split. RNG’s lineup includes a few changes compared to spring split, most notably...
2 hours agoPublished on 2020-06-02 - GEF Reveals Commission With Execs from A.C. Milan, U.S. Olympics, Nielsen Sports
Singapore-based Global Esports Federation (GEF) has revealed the members of its Brand, Marketing, Commercial and Communication Commission, which will be led by senior Italian soccer executive Lorenzo...
2 hours agoPublished on 2020-06-02 - VALORANT roundtable: What we expect from release day
Here's where our experts think VALORANT is on Day 1 of launch, where it could be five years from now and everything in-between.
2 hours agoPublished on 2020-06-02 - DouYu acquires Chinese broadcast rights to BLAST Premier
Chinese live stream platform DouYu has acquired the media rights to BLAST‘s Counter-Strike: Global Offensive tournament, BLAST Premier. The deal lasts for the remainder of 2020 and sees DouYu...
3 hours agoPublished on 2020-06-02 - Vodafone Giants acquires fellow Spanish organisation x6tence
Spanish organisation Giants Gaming, known as Vodafone Giants through a naming rights deal, has acquired x6tence. The acquisition follows on closely from Vodafone Giants raising €3 million...
3 hours agoPublished on 2020-06-02 - ASUS RoG announces partnership with Unity Technologies
Mumbai, June 2, 2020 — ASUS Republic of Gamers (ROG) today announced that it is now a Verified Solutions Partner of Unity Technologies, the world’s leading platform for creating and operating...
3 hours agoPublished on 2020-06-02 - FunPlus Phoenix Extends Partnership Deal With Chinese Restaurant Fish Cool for Five Years
Chinese esports organization FunPlus Phoenix (FPX) announced that it has renewed and extended its partnership with Chinese restaurant brand Fish Cool to a five-year deal. This is the first time that...
3 hours agoPublished on 2020-06-02 - CSGO: Grenades can no longer apply impact damage more than once
That’s literally the update log for the latest update dispatched for CS:GO, which you probably didn’t even notice. The update sized 5 MB, and improved a grenade mechanism, which assures the...
3 hours agoPublished on 2020-06-02 - Atlanta FaZe enters partnership with Scuf Gaming
Atlanta FaZe, the Call of Duty League franchise co-owned by Atlanta Esports Ventures and FaZe Clan, has partnered with Scuf Gaming. As part of the deal, the team will be equipped with Scuf Gaming’s...
3 hours agoPublished on 2020-06-02 - The Most Successful Esports Teams of all time
Wherever you are in the world, getting involved with gaming is fun and gives you something to fill your spare time. In the middle of this global pandemic, there has been a lot of getaways for people...
4 hours agoPublished on 2020-06-02 - FACEIT and VISA Plan $450K Esports Program, Launch Debit Card in Russia
Tournament operator FACEIT and VISA will launch a $450K USD grassroots esports program in Russia, through new partner Gazprombank. Players in the region can take part in online competitions for...
4 hours agoPublished on 2020-06-02 - HECTOz joins Copenhagen Flames
Copenhagen Flames announced the signign of Hector "HECTOz" Jensen, who will round up their CS:GO roster, following the departure of Asger "farlig" Jensen, who left for GODSENT...
4 hours agoPublished on 2020-06-02 - VALORANT launches today, but with no competitive mode
Launching on PC only, VALORANT will be live in North, South, and Latin America at 8 am EST. In the Asian-Pacific region, including South Korea and Japan, at 8 am local time. Following comes the...
5 hours agoPublished on 2020-06-02 - WePlay! Clutch Island to serve as Summer RMR tournament in CIS
WePlay! has announced that its tournament called 'Clutch Island' will host the Summer Regional Major Ranking tournament for the CIS region.
5 hours agoPublished on 2020-06-02 - ESI Digital Summit – A recap of the largest online esports conference yet
On May 26-27th, Esports Insider hosted its inaugural online event as a response to the difficult and unfortunate circumstances presented by COVID-19. The ESI Digital Summit (#ESIDIGITAL), acting as...
5 hours agoPublished on 2020-06-02 - Copenhagen Flames sign HECTOz
Copenhagen Flames have completed the transfer of Hector "HECTOz" Jensen from Wygers, the organization has announced.
5 hours agoPublished on 2020-06-02 - 9INE sign ESL Turkey Championship winners Boca Boston
The Turkish squad Boca Boston has joined the Swedish organization 9INE following their success in the domestic ESL event.
7 hours agoPublished on 2020-06-02 - Valorant ‘Spike Rush’ mode and Battle Pass prices revealed
The new mode will be a lot more fast-paced than the current one. The post Valorant ‘Spike Rush’ mode and Battle Pass prices revealed appeared first on TalkEsport.
10 hours agoPublished on 2020-06-02 - DreamHack Masters Spring 2020 – Asia Begins Today
The US$20,000 event spans five days and features four teams - TYLOO, ViCi, Lucid Dream and Beyond Esports This post DreamHack Masters Spring 2020 – Asia Begins Today appeared first on CSGO2ASIA.
10 hours agoPublished on 2020-06-02 - Pokelawls speaks openly about Black Lives Matter
Twitch streamer “Pokelawls” expressed his thoughts on racial injustice in a live broadcast. Over the last weeks, racial prejudice has turned the world upside down. The gaming and streaming...
11 hours agoPublished on 2020-06-02 - The controversy surrounding Metal Gear Solid V: Ground Zeroes
It’s a true shame that creators like Hideo Kojima need to justify the length of their games, Shadows of the Damned director Massimo Guarini said today on Twitter. Guarini now heads up independent...
12 hours agoPublished on 2020-06-02 - Valorant Down? – VALORANT Error Code 46, 43, 38, 29 & 40 explained
These error codes appear when Riot Games is shipping an update or the servers are undergoing maintenance. The post Valorant Down? – VALORANT Error Code 46, 43, 38, 29 & 40 explained appeared...
12 hours agoPublished on 2020-06-02 - Modern Warfare and Warzone Season 4 Delayed Amid Ongoing Police Brutality Protests in America
Modern Warfare and Warzone Season 4 has been delayed by Activision and Infinity Ward amid ongoing protests across America. The death of unarmed black man George Floyd at the hands of Minneapolis...
13 hours agoPublished on 2020-06-02 - VALORANT’s viewership dropped immensely leading up to its launch, what does that mean for the game?
Riot Game's VALORANT has had incredible hype throughout its Closed Beta. However, despite peaking at over 1.7 million viewers, the game has fallen to an average of just 40,000 viewers today. Read...
14 hours agoPublished on 2020-06-02 - Valorant Strategy Guide: Wallbang Tips, Tricks and Fundamentals
Master the basics of wallbangs in Valorant with our clutch tips to level up your game and climb the ladder. Part one of a series on Valorant wallbangs.
15 hours agoPublished on 2020-06-02 - Dota 2 Battle Pass Guide: How to Make Correct Community Predictions
The Dota 2 battle pass offers players several ways to earn valuable battle points without spending money. The daily community prediction is one way for players to guess the correct outcome and win...
15 hours agoPublished on 2020-06-02 - Daily News Recap: New Valorant agent Reyna releasing this week
Welcome back to Daily Esports’ Daily News Recap! In today’s headlines, we discuss veteran League of Legends pro player Kim “Olleh” Joo-sung “taking a break” for the upcoming Summer Split....
15 hours agoPublished on 2020-06-02 - Valorant patch adds Ascent map, Agent Reyna, Spike Rush game mode
Valorant has launched a massive patch to coincide with the worldwide launch. Patch 1.0 features qualify-of-life updates, Agent adjustments plus new Agent Reyna, the addition of a new Spike Rush game...
16 hours agoPublished on 2020-06-02 - PlayStation 5 Event Canceled Out Of Respect For Black Lives Matter Protests
Sony is delaying its PS5 event so as to not take away the spotlight from the BLM movement. In a… The post PlayStation 5 Event Canceled Out Of Respect For Black Lives Matter Protests appeared first...
16 hours agoPublished on 2020-06-02 - Bandi Namco terminates support for all physical 2020 Esports Tournaments
Tekken, Soulcalibur VI, and Dragon Ball FighterZ physical 2020 tournaments have been moved to a digital platform due to COVID-19. We are to expect to hear news of a digital solution for all the named...
17 hours agoPublished on 2020-06-02 - Sony postpones PlayStation 5 games reveal in support of #BlackLivesMatter
Sony has announced that a planned PlayStation 5 games reveal event will be postponed. The event, scheduled for June 4, has been moved to an unspecified date. The PlayStation account postponed the...
17 hours agoPublished on 2020-06-02 - Guide: Download Valorant for Beginners
Valorant has teased the launch of the game, titled IGNITION: The first Episode. This comes after weeks of closed-beta access which made them fix hundreds of bugs and make improvements to the game....
17 hours agoPublished on 2020-06-02 - Riot’s Valorant Ignites Esports World With Its Hyped Arrival
Riot Games have launched their FPS game, Valorant globally. The game will now be available to download with no-region lock whatsoever. The game aims to compete with Valve’s world famous and most...
17 hours agoPublished on 2020-06-02 - Team ranking: May 2020
We have updated our Global team ranking - powered by EGB.com - for May 2020, another month featuring solely online play.
18 hours agoPublished on 2020-06-02 - Overwatch League: Washington Justice Signs Stitch To Long Term Contract
DPS player Chung-hee "Stitch" Lee joins the Washington Justice after trialing during the May Melee tournament. Following a successful 14-days… The post Overwatch League: Washington Justice Signs...
18 hours agoPublished on 2020-06-02 - MIBR edge out victory over FURIA to kick off BLAST Premier Spring Americas Showdown
MIBR claimed revenge over FURIA after falling to them in DreamHack Masters Spring, opening Group A of BLAST Premier Spring Americas Showdown with a 16-13 victory on Inferno.
19 hours agoPublished on 2020-06-02 - Black Bear Blueprint Warzone: How to Get the AK-47 Blueprint
Black Bear Blueprint Warzone is a variant of the popular AK-47 assault rifle. Here's how to get and build the blueprint for all of Modern Warfare's multiplayer modes. Blueprints are popular in...
19 hours agoPublished on 2020-06-02 - Fuenzalida FIFA 20 Challenges: How to Complete the TOTSSF Objective
Fuenzalida FIFA 20 challenges were made available as a part of the LATAM Team of the Season So Far promotion. TOTSSF has replaced Team of the Season for FIFA 20, as many leagues were either cancelled...
19 hours agoPublished on 2020-06-02 - Carlos Vela FIFA 20: Breaking Down His TOTSSF Card
Carlos Vela FIFA 20 has received a massive upgrade as a part of the MLS TOTSSF promotion. TOTSSF has replaced the usual TOTS promotion for FIFA 20 because many leagues were cancelled or suspended...
19 hours agoPublished on 2020-06-02 - Fortnite Chapter 2 Season 3 Icon Reveals Possible Flooded Map
Fortnite Chapter 2 Season 3 icon revealed a possible flooded map, according to a leak in the PlayStation Store. Fortnite fans across the globe have been anxiously waiting for the release of Chapter 2...
19 hours agoPublished on 2020-06-02
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