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Recently, Riot Games and the VALORANT Esports team released that they would be moving to a franchising league in 2023. Teams and orgs need to send in an application and Riot Games are going to choose however many teams there will be. The number for this is not known yet but if they follow their…
The San Francisco Shock announced November 30 that they signed Charlie “Nero” Zwarg. This comes as he was allegedly in the final stages of talks with the Houston Outlaws, according to Arran “Halo” Brown. It is a surprising move with much for Overwatch League fans to think about. Rascal Isn’t Coming Back Since the departure…
The Chicago Home series for the Call of Duty League saw some of the best teams duke it out for supremacy. The top three rated teams were all at the same tournament and a victor was crowned. The Dallas Empire took their second tournament win in the CDL as they defeated the Chicago Huntsmen in…
In an official tweet from the San Francisco Shock Twitter account, the team has said farewell to Jay “Sinatraa” Won. The reigning league MVP has been cryptic on stream lately, telling viewers earlier this week that he had an announcement to make later in the week. It was rumored that he is leaving to join…
Cash App Code Green $50k Warzone Tournament Call of Duty: Warzone has just dropped and it is a top-class battle royale. While the Call of Duty League is currently figuring out the now online-only schedule the pros have been flocking to the new mode. The competitive side of Warzone is already heating up with some…
Ethan “Stratus” Yankel is one of the quirkiest and most positive players in the OWL. The Justice’s projectile DPS player is constantly doing hilarious things, like videoing himself sinking in a cardboard box, just to promote a previous match against the Fuel. But, what many don’t know is that Stratus was almost never Stratus at…
ROCKET LAUNCHING IS BACK, BOYS. It’s been 63 days since my last Rocket League column. I’m sorry about that. Who would have known that a full class load, a part time job and a greater role at my university’s newspaper would have left me so strapped for time? None of that matters now. Slap on…
Andy Miller is the visionary behind NRG Esports. In November of 2015 he delved into the world of esports with fellow Sacramento Kings co-owner Mark Mastrov. For over four years he has built the NRG brand into a titan within the esports world. From a cautionary start into League of Legends to a championship winning…
London is the next CDL event coming up the first weekend in February and the Chicago Huntsmen have a tough pool to battle out of. After coming out strong in week one and only dropping one map, the Huntsmen are looking to build on their momentum and remain undefeated. Los Angeles Guerrillas (1-1) The Los…
How do you replace one of Rocket League’s most admired legends? With one of Rocket League’s most decorated legends. Jayson “Fireburner” Nunez’s melancholy but understandable retirement left a large hole in the squad. Pierre “Turbopolsa” Silfver has more than enough talent to fill it. So a season after the most dominant League Play in Rocket…
This past weekend, fans of Super Smash Bros Ultimate witnessed an amazing tournament. Mainstage 2019, hosted by Beyond the Summit, took place in Southern California. The first ever Major hosted by BTS, they sweetened the deal by guaranteeing invitations for the top six players to the second ever Smash Ultimate Summit. With a $5000 pot…
The Washington Justice announced on their official Twitter that they have said goodbye to Riley “Fahzix” Taylor. No additional details were provided on the parting of the main support player, though things appeared amicable in the tweet. Fahzix saw success in the early days of competitive Overwatch with Envision eSports and then NRG eSports. With…
After a thrilling first season of 2019, NA Contenders returns on June 17 for the West and June 19 for the East. A lot has changed since Season 1. NA Juggernaut and Atlantic Showdown champion Fusion University has moved to Korea, Mayhem Academy and NRG Esports no longer exist (at least as they previously did)…
The Atlantic Showdown came to a close yesterday, ending with an entirely North American Grand Finals matchup between Team Envy and Fusion University. While Fusion Uni took the finals prize money in convincing fashion, there were many other major narratives running through the weekend in Krefield. Some stories just beginning and some coming to a…
The Rocket League Championship Series is only a week and a half away. That leaves enough time for weekly team-by-team previews of the world’s best Rocket League teams. This series will act as a preview for what to expect during Season 7 for each team. Check out the rest of the previews here. This preview…
Exploding onto the scene after absolutely zero advertising from developers Respawn Entertainment or publisher Electronic Arts, Apex Legends has captured the minds and hard drive space of gamers worldwide. Boasting over 50 million players globally merely a month after release, it’s safe to say Apex is here for the foreseeable future. Start As You Mean…
The first DreamHack Pro Circuit event of 2019 kicks off in Leipzig this weekend. The event features a $100,000 prize pool and $50,000 will be awarded to the winner. A record 32 teams will compete in the event, making it the largest Rocket League LAN in history. Rocket League’s Most Talented Tournament The 32 team…
I had the opportunity of attending the World Showdown of Esports 4: Rocket League last weekend. I met and interviewed established players, tournament organizers and rising stars. Being live at the event completely changes your perspective on the game, and peeking behind the scenes opened my eyes up to a whole new world. So after…
Flipsid3 Tactics rose above the competition to win the World Showdown of Esports Four in Las Vegas this weekend. They take home $50,000 of the $100,000 prize pool of the event. It is the first Rocket League Esports major LAN victory of the new year. The team was led by temporary replacement Jack ‘Speed’ Packwood-Clarke…
The World Showdown of Esports fourth edition will feature Rocket League this weekend with a prize pool of $100,000 on the line. The tournament will be held in a private studio in Las Vegas with no live audience. The LAN event will be the first top flight tournament since the Eleague Cup ended on December…