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Ssumday returns to 100 Thieves; signs a two year…

Kim “Ssumday” Chan-Ho arrived in North America in 2017 on Team Dignitas. The player spent much of his early days in learning English and adjusting to the team. Despite this, he was always a contender for the title of the best mid-laner in North America LCS. 100 Thieves recently released a video where they show a montage of the player's performances. They focussed on the upcoming season, saying it starts right now. We can also see Ssumday saying that is the 100Thieves top-laner.

Virtus Pro win the Kuala Lumpur Major 2018 over…

Virtus Pro won the Kuala Lumpur Major, the first Dota 2 Major of Dota Pro Circuit 2018-19. They were up against Team Secret in the Grand Finals [ a Best of Five series].  The team which recently inducted Nisha to their team displayed excellent synergy and coordination in their playstyle. They had a strategy and we saw how the players stuck to their strategy throughout the series. However, Virtus Pro stuck to their strategy and proved themselves the kings of the game. Their

Evil Genius win over Team NIP; secure Top 3…

The Ninjas in Pyjamas may be a new team in the Dota Pro Circuit but they have definitely sparked up a lot of interest. The Peter Dager led team has shown us excellent coordination and synergy. They have had some really weird drafts, some worked while some did not. The Drow Ranger strategy has been a disaster for the team so far at the Kuala Lumpur Major. Struggling to survive in the Lower Bracket, NIP was up against Team Evil Geniuses. The first

Valve adds new events to the Dota Pro Circuit.

The Dota Pro Circuit is Valve's attempt at ensuring a stable and viable esports scene for the game. While last year's DPC season did see a few glitches and some logistical problems, this year seems different. There are five Dota 2 Majors and Minors for the current DPC season. They are all listed on the official Dota Pro Circuit page here. The first Dota 2 Major, The Kuala Lumpur Major is currently underway. There are only three teams remaining, Team Secret, Virtus Pro

Fnatic allows its coach, Dylan Falco to talk to…

Fnatic has parted ways with its League of Legends Coach, Dylan Falco. This is despite the Fnatic team having a great Worlds 2018 performance. They reached the Grand Finals losing to Invictus Gaming 3-0 to secure a Top 2 finish. Dylan Falco joined Fnatic in May 2017. Prior to his time on Fnatic, he was coaching teams like Immortals and Envy in the North American LCS. Dylan Falco has a lot of experience and there is little doubt that he will find a

Overwatch is Free to play for a week starting…

Blizzard has announced that Overwatch will be free to play for a period of one week starting from November 20. The FPS shooter with CC abilities game is one of the most popular esports titles. The Overwatch league has brought out interest from several top-tier organizations who have invested millions of dollars into the game. Overwatch is described as a 'hero shooter' A normal competitive mode includes two teams of six players each. There are various types of maps which include Control Points,

NIP survive another day at the Kuala Lumpur Major

The first Dota 2 Major of the new season is already seeing some new teams emerge as the strongest lineups. The Ninjas in Pyjamas (NIP) which feature Peter Dager as well as Mind_Control as a stand-in has managed to reach the Top 4 at the major. Despite falling earlier in the day to Virtus Pro [ they are yet to defeat Virtus Pro] NIP maintained their dominant status in the lower bracket against TNC Predator. NIP win 2-0 over TNC Predator NIP's win

RFRSH Entertainment sells stake in Heroic

RFRSH Entertainment is one of the biggest investors in the Counter-Strike esports scene. They hold ownership of Astralis as well as the Blast Pro series. Until recently, they were also the owners of the Heroic brand and team. The Denmark based organisation confirmed earlier that they will comply with the WESA regulations. https://twitter.com/Pimp_CSGO/status/1063412467773173762 WESA's ruling in mid-2017 meant that organisations with multiple team ownership would not be allowed to play int he same event. RFRSH former team Godsent shut down operations earlier this

Natus Vincere rounds of the Blast Pro Series Lisbon…

Recently, the Blast Pro series announces multiple tournaments all over the world. The new locations for future Blast Pro Series events include Lisbon, Sao Paolo, Miami and Madrid. The Lisbon event will start on the 14th of December 2018. It has a prize pool of $250,000. Blast Pro series Lisbon will see a total of 6 teams in participation. They will compete in a single Group and a Round Robin format. The top two teams will then play in the Grand finals competing

Weplay announces the Winter Madness Dota 2 Event

The Kuala Lumpur Major is still underway and the top teams are competing in the final few matches. Teams like Team Secret, Virtus Pro, PSG.LGD still in the fray for the first Dota 2 Major. The Major is already proving to be an exciting battle-ground for the best teams in the world. This is the last Major with the current Dota 2 Patch [ 7.19] and the meta will drastically shift in a few weeks. Tournament organiser Weplay has announced a premier event

Virtus Pro and Team Secret secure wins to guarantee…

The Ninjas are still unable to defeat Virtus Pro Virtus Pro continue their excellent Dota 2 form as they have secured a Top 3 finish at the Kuala Lumpur Major. The CIS team won their match against the Ninjas in Pyjamas in two straight games. NIP used a Drow and Windranger strategy, however, their execution was not perfect. To make things worse, the second game saw Virtus Pro read their draft like a book and pick up extremely tanky heroes as well as

Starseries & I-League Season 7 goes to China.

Starladder I-league events are some of the most well-known events in the CS: GO calendar year. Often featuring the best teams in the Counter-Strike Esports scene, Starladder has hosted tournaments for several years now. Starladder I-League Season 7 is announced for the 30th of March 2019 till the 7th of May 2019. The tournament organiser has also announced an increased prize pool of $500,000. In addition to this, they will revert back to the Best of Three game format for the tournament. However,

Complexity Gaming announce Winstar World Casino and Resort as…

Esports organisation, Complexity Gaming has announced a partnership with Winstar World Casino. This is the first time that a team has announced a casino as its official sponsor. It signals a coming together for esports and gambling. Legalised Betting is essential for the development and the growth of esports. However, with legal proceedings initiated against such websites, the developers are slowly taking action against such illegal betting. WinStar is a preeminent gaming and entertainment venue, and we are excited for them to become

ESL announces IEM Sydney for a third consecutive year

ESL has announced the IEM Sydney tournament for the upcoming year. IEM Sydney 2019 will take place at the Olympic Park’s Qudos Bank Arena from Friday, May 3 to Sunday, May 5. ESL started hosting the IEM Sydney tournament in 2017. The event quickly gained a reputation for being one of the top events in the region. With attendance from several top-tier teams and a boisterous crowd, IEM Sydney 2019 is a trademark event in the CS:GO calendar. IEM Sydney is quickly becoming

Astralis sweep Team Liquid to win IEM Chicago 2018

FaceIT London Major Champions Astralis proved their worth once again after a dominant 3-0 victory over Team Liquid. The Danish squad has looked weak and out of form this tournament, but even this version fo Astralis is more than enough to secure the trophy for Astralis. Team Astralis is the perfect example of what a team can do with excellent skill management and efficiency. The Danish squad is extremely efficient with their movement and positioning, which leads them to have a higher impact

Astralis and Team liquid move on to the Grand…

The penultimate day at IEM Chicago 2018 saw some really exciting Counter-Strike throughout the day. The first semifinal was between Astralis and Fnatic and it went down to the wire. Astralis and Fnatic: An exciting thriller of a series. Both the teams won their respective map picks, although the final score was way too close for comfort. The first map saw Astralis win Dust 2 with a score of 16-14. It was not until the very last round that we had an idea

Valve issues statement about professional players’ conduct in Dota…

After the storm surrounding the Dota 2 community due to a few seemingly racist comments, Valve has released an official statement. In the statement, Valve advises all professional players to keep a check on their language, even if they want to say it in jest. Being a professional player means that every word has an influence on tens of thousands of fans. It is important for the players to behave themselves on a public forum. Valve's statement. You can read the entire statement

Astralis’ owner RFRSH Entertainment manages to raise $10.5 million…

An organisation which has deep roots in esports by now, RFRSH Entertainment has managed to raise $10.5 million in funding. The new round of funding saw the Danish Growth Fund, Creandum, and Sunstone take the lead. RFSH has varied interests in esports including ownership of Counter-Strike Global Offensive team Astralis and the Blast Pro Series. It’s an organization with unmatched experience and skills, representing deep know-how and experience in the industry and the challenges that lie within the biggest and fastest growing sub-culture

UEFA strikes deal with FIFA to launch the eChampions…

The Governing body of European Soccer, UEFA has partnered with Electronic Arts to launch the eChampions League. The tournament will have a prize pool of $280,000. The winner of the league takes home $100,00e The tournament will take place on FIFA 19, the latest version of the game from Electronic Arts. Players will compete against each other in an attempt to win the first ever eChampions League. https://twitter.com/brfootball/status/1061223713969000448?s=19 It creates a unique opportunity for the competitive Fifa superstars to represent their clubs in