Esports

KeyArena is one of the most storied esports venues, hosting Dota 2's The International for the past four years.

The Best Venues for Esports Events: Size Isn’t Everything

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Until I walked through the doors of my first esports tournament, I thought watching my favorite players on Twitch was the best way to watch a game. Being able to tune in from the comfort of my living room, or...
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WESA: The Silent Boogeyman of CS:GO

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The world of esports is often described as a Wild West: a chaotic and lawless frontier, lacking regulation and protections, but full of profit for those willing to take the risk. Enter WESA, the "World Esports Association" serving as self-appointed...
Esports crowds are big, but they're not done growing.

2017 Mid-Year Esports Industry Predictions: What’s Next?

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  We're more than halfway through 2017, and the esports industry is booming. The traditional sports league paradigm is coming into fashion, investor interest is through the roof, and public awareness increases by the second. Undoubtedly, the changes to come will be...

Sneak Peek at the 2017 Brawlhalla World Championship

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Blue Mammoth Games have released information about the second annual Brawlhalla World Championships. The event will be held at the Cobb Galleria in Atlanta, Georgia, and is scheduled to take place between Friday, November 3rd and Sunday, November 5th. Players...
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The Potential of CS:GO’s Newly Unbanned Stars

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The news that the CS:GO community has been longing for since the North American Match Fixing Scandal finally came last week: the ex-iBUYPOWER and Epsilon players have finally been unbanned, albeit only from ESL competitions. The short explanation of what this...
Gigantic is the latest MOBA that's trying to stake its claim in the esports market. Is it ready?

First Impressions: Is Gigantic a Viable Esports Contender?

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The world of video games has been bombarded with titles aiming to take the throne of esports king. The newest game to reach for that crown came out only recently, and it's called Gigantic. Gigantic is a "strategic hero shooter" MOBA...
Suma1l has made a name for himself as one of the most terrifying carry players in Dota 2. Will he deliver another superstar performance at TI7?

TI7 Preview: Carry Players to Keep an Eye On

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The International 2017 (TI7) begins in under two weeks. Here are some carry players to keep an eye on during the Group Stage: mason - Digital Chaos If you've heard of mason, you might remember him as that guy that was on EG...
There's a new legend coming to Brawlhalla.

Brawlhalla: New Dash Mechanic and Legend Preview

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If you haven't played Brawlhalla yet, you're missing out. For lovers of fighting games, it's hard to find any other games that scratch the itch quite as well as Brawlhalla does. Between the intuitive controls, fast-paced combat, diverse cast of characters, and...
What should CS:GO players look for when they're trying to put together a team?

Good Teammates Wanted: The Basics of Finding a CS:GO Team

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If there is one thing most CS:GO players share, it's the desire we've all had at one point or another of becoming a professional player. While the prospect of playing video games for a living might seem easy to...
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That Time I Played Against the Best Top Laner in China

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Rewind four years. North American League of Legends didn't need to have import rules yet. TSM, as per usual, was on top of the region. I still thought I had a chance at being good at the game. In fact,...
The road to TI8 will be long and full of Majors, Minors, and other tournaments.

Major Changes: Evaluating Valve’s New Tournament Structure

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The International 2017 is only weeks away, and Valve has treated us to an entire overhaul of the Majors, with the new system launching right after TI7 ends. The 2017 - 2018 competitive season will be unlike anything we've...
Noel "noeL" Rosario competing at a Brawlhalla tournament.

Brawlhalla Esports Spotlight: Noel “noeL” Rosario

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Brawlhalla hasn't just gotten the attention of folks looking to try out a new fighting game, it's also attracted professional players who are determined to carve out their place in the esports history books. Noel "noeL" Rosario is one of...