Razer is back with a new esports-focused mouse. The new Razer Viper V3 Pro has been designed in collaboration with esports players, including Zekken, the winner and MVP of the Valorant Champions Tour Masters in Madrid. As this is a mouse aimed at competitive gaming, it is ultra-light. A comprehensive …
Read More »Ryzen 7800X3D hailed as a ‘game changer’ for esports
One of Counter-Strike 2's first major esports tournaments is set to kick off soon. For each esports tournament, a lot of thought is put together into the setups the players will be using to ensure that all competitors can play the game at the highest frame rates and fidelity settings …
Read More »KitGuru Advent Calendar Day 12 – Win an AOC AGON Gaming Monitor!
For Day 12 of the KitGuru Advent Calendar, AOC is taking the spotlight to give away a new AOC AGON AG275QXL gaming monitor! This is their special edition League of Legends monitor, with an RGB-lit base stand, 170Hz refresh rate, QHD resolution and HDR.
Read More »Twitch is ending services in South Korea from early 2024
With esports being such a huge industry in Asia, services like Twitch have become very popular in places like South Korea. However, due to rising operating costs, Twitch, the biggest games streaming platform, is now pulling out of the country. Twitch has officially declared its decision to terminate its services …
Read More »League of Legends Worlds 2023 was the most watched esports event ever
The League of Legends Worlds 2023 finals broke the record for esports event viewership with over 6.4 million concurrent viewers, without accounting for Chinese viewers. This is a significant accomplishment for one of the most prestigious esports games. During Worlds 2023, the Korean T1 team showcased their skills and won …
Read More »The Overwatch League is no more, competitive Overwatch will go in ‘new direction’
Activision Blizzard let go of most of its Overwatch League staff earlier this year, marking a turning point in the company's future esports plans. A few weeks after the company's merger with Microsoft, it has been confirmed that the Overwatch League is shutting down. The Overwatch League was dreamt up …
Read More »MSI’s gaming monitors will be featured heavily throughout BlizzCon
BlizzCon is just a few days away now and if you happen to be in attendance, you'll find MSI monitors throughout the convention for showcasing the latest Blizzard game updates. MSI is the official monitor partner for BlizzCon, sending 1,500 monitors to be used throughout the Anaheim Convention Center during …
Read More »PlayStation launches official Esports YouTube channel
Sony has been getting more and more into Esports in recent years, with the console manufacturer even going as far as to acquire the EVO Championship Series – the ultimate fighting game tournament. As part of this refocus on Esports, Sony has now launched an official PlayStation Esports Channel. So …
Read More »Valve confirms Counter-Strike 2 esports plans
Earlier this month Valve broke its silence and finally announced its next game – Counter Strike 2. The game is set to release to all this Summer following a few months of playtesting. Now, Valve has announced what this means for the esports scene, confirming that the Paris Major tournament …
Read More »Overclockers UK renews partnership with Mercedes-AMG esports team
Overclockers UK has sponsored the Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS esports team for a while now and today, the company is announcing that their partnership has been renewed. Overclockers UK is continuing its partnership with Mercedes-AMG Petronas. The esports team will continue to use OCUK's custom-built gaming PCs and as part of the …
Read More »AOC’s latest monitor boasts 240Hz at an affordable price
AOC is back with what looks to be a very impressive monitor for those on a lower budget. The new esports-oriented 25G3ZM/BK AGON gaming monitor offers 1080p gaming at 240Hz, for under £200. The AOC 25G3ZM/BK esports monitor comes with a 25-inch VA panel with a 240Hz refresh rate, 1ms …
Read More »PlayStation acquires Repeat.gg to expand esports offerings
Sony has been ramping up its esports efforts in recent years. Last year, the company acquired EVO, the world's biggest fighting game tournament event, and this year, the team is adding the tournament organising platform ‘repeat.gg' to its roster. This week, Sony Interactive Entertainment announced that it has acquired Repeat.gg, …
Read More »Job listing suggests Bungie is working on a competitive Destiny game
Bungie has found great success with their Destiny IP, offering a live service title with excellent first person gameplay and consistent content updates. That being said, Destiny’s PvP has always been lacking, with focus clearly put on the game’s co-op experiences. According to a new job listing however, Bungie might …
Read More »Razer’s new Viper V2 Pro is 20% lighter than its predecessor
It has been a while since the Razer Viper first launched and during that time, better mouse switches and sensors have been developed, and manufacturers have discovered new ways to cut down on overall weight. Now, the Razer Viper V2 Pro is launching, packing all of these improvements and more. …
Read More »Xtrfy launches K5 Compact series keyboards with full suite of customisation options
Since breaking onto the gaming keyboard scene in 2013, Xtrfy has continued to improve its design and offer a wider range of options. This week, Xtrfy is launching the new K5 Compact series, consisting of two ultra-customisable keyboards in a shrunk down 65% form factor. The K5 Compact is part …
Read More »Overwatch 2 to debut with new season of Overwatch League
At this point, Activision Blizzard has confirmed that Overwatch 2 won't be launching this year. That might not be entirely true, as the game will be debuting amongst the esports player scene as part of the next season of Overwatch League. Today in a community update, organisers behind the Overwatch …
Read More »ESL and FACEIT to merge following $1.5 billion acquisition
Two of the biggest companies in esports, ESL and FACEIT, have been acquired by the Savvy Gaming Group this week in a $1.5 billion deal. The SGG is known in the space for its ties to Saudi Arabia, as the group is financially backed by the country’s public investment fund. …
Read More »FBI investigating CS:GO match fixing, bribes and illegal bets
We’ve known for a while now that several CS:GO teams engaged in match-fixing in an effort to make extra money through bets. Journalists and league officials like the ESEA have investigated these instances, uncovering plenty of proof along the way. Now, the FBI appears to be getting involved too. As …
Read More »Activision Blizzard downsizing esports and live events division
Back in 2019, Activision Blizzard underwent a round of lay-offs, losing hundreds of staff members. This year, the company has another round of job cuts on the way, this time focusing on the esports division, which has suffered due to the lack of live events over the course of the …
Read More »Misfits Gaming signs exclusive League of Legends partnership with KIOXIA
KIOXIA is getting into the esports sponsorship ring, with Misfits Gaming's League of Legends team being the first to represent the brand at tournaments. The sponsorship deal will see the League of Legends squad running KIOXIA EXCERIA SSDs in their gaming rigs. Misfits Gaming Group was founded in 2016 and …
Read More »Over 35 CS:GO pros suspended for betting and match fixing
In late 2020, the Esports Integrity Commission began investigating and suspending a number of professional Counter-Strike: Global Offensive players for illegal betting and match fixing practices. As the investigation has gone on, a number of additional players have been caught out, bringing bans to another 35 players. Today, the commission …
Read More »Microsoft acquires Smash.gg esports platform
Microsoft has been on a big spree of gaming-related acquisitions lately. Most of these have been development studios but this week, Microsoft has announced something slightly different. As of this week, esports tournament platform ‘Smash.gg' is now under the Microsoft umbrella. Smash.gg will be part of Microsoft's Content Services Group, …
Read More »Riot kicks off Valorant esports with ‘Ignition Series’ 2020 tournaments
Riot has been huge in esports for many years now thanks to League of Legends, so when the studio announced a competitive shooter, professional tournament plans were always going to follow soon after. This week, Riot announced the ‘Ignition Series', a pro-level tournament circuit for Valorant. The Ignition Series will …
Read More »AOC brings five new 240Hz monitors to G2 lineup
The AOC G2 series of gaming monitors is getting a big expansion this week, with five new 240Hz displays coming in to suit all tastes. These ultra-fast and responsive gaming monitors deliver peak performance for competitive gaming, with both curved and flat screen options. As you would expect, these monitors …
Read More »Logitech G partners with Herman Miller to produce new gaming furniture
Logitech has announced that its Logitech G gaming brand will team up in an exclusive partnership with Herman Miller to produce a range of furniture for gamers. The partnership will bring together both companies’ expertise to provide esports athletes, gamers and streamers with a new line of ergonomic furniture. Just …
Read More »Corsair now sponsors the Rainbow Six Siege Pro League
Corsair has announced that it has become a leading sponsor of the Rainbow Six Siege Pro League and two major events running this year: the Six Invitational 2020 and the Six Major. These events form part of the esports pro circuit for Rainbow Six Siege. Corsair will be responsible to “provide cutting-edge …
Read More »PCSpecialist and Fnatic team up to bring a new line of gaming PCs
PCSpecialist has teamed up with one of the world’s most recognised esports gaming outfits, Fnatic, to produce the Official Fnatic Gaming PC...
Read More »Corsair and Team Vitality announce a multi-year partnership deal
Corsair has announced a new multi-year partnership deal with one of the leading esports teams in France, Team Vitality. The pair will come together in esports competitions across a wide variety of competitive games with Corsair providing the team with peripherals to help them win. The new partnership deal will …
Read More »MSI launch the MAG272QR high refresh rate gaming monitor
MSI is extending its range of MAG gaming displays with the launch of a new 27-inch high refresh rate gaming monitor sporting a 1440p resolution and a fast response time with AMD Freesync variable refresh rate support. Over the holiday period, MSI has added a new monitor to its current …
Read More »It’s the final day of DreamHack Winter 2019
DreamHack Winter 2019 has been underway this weekend at the DreamExpo in Jönköping, Sweden and there is still time to get involved in the grand eSports activities today. The event is expected to generate 150,000 visits over the weekend. If you do get the chance to check out DreamHack Winter …
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