This weekend marks the end of the first World Electronic Sports Games finals, with several tournaments across Dota 2, Hearthstone, and more featuring giant prize pools thanks to the event’s deep-pocketed organizers.
Digital Chaos Wins Its First Big Dota 2 Tournament
Just a week into 2017, Digital Chaos showed that their best days are still ahead after taking first place at ESL One Genting and making it their first big tournament win since becoming a Dota 2 team back in August of 2015.Read more…
Digital Chaos Wins Its First Big Dota 2 Tournament
Just a week into 2017, Digital Chaos showed that their best days are still ahead after taking first place at ESL One Genting and making it their first big tournament win since becoming a Dota 2 team back in August of 2015.Read more…
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The Best Esports Plays Of 2016
In 2016, esports experienced even more highs and lows than the previous year. That’s what it means to be growing. But while the industry surrounding competitive gaming continues to expand on the backs of enthusiastic investors and hype-men, it’s important not to forget why anyone actually watches it in the first place: the people playing are really damn good.
The Best Esports Plays Of 2016
In 2016, esports experienced even more highs and lows than the previous year. That’s what it means to be growing. But while the industry surrounding competitive gaming continues to expand on the backs of enthusiastic investors and hype-men, it’s important not to forget why anyone actually watches it in the first place: the people playing are really damn good.
Watch The MLG Overwatch Invitational Going On Right Now
The Major League Gaming Las Vegas Invitational for Overwatch is about to resume with the semifinals of the winners bracket. Powerhouse Team EnVyUs is facing Cloud9, followed by FaZe Clan vs. Fnatic. The winners of those games will than face each other …
Samsung Galaxy beat Kongdoo Monster 3-1 in the League of Legends finals at IEM Gyeonggi.
Samsung Galaxy beat Kongdoo Monster 3-1 in the League of Legends finals at IEM Gyeonggi. They managed to meet expectations coming off of a solid performance at Worlds 2016, with Lee “Crown” Min-ho showing he continues to be one of the best mid-laners in the world, going on to win MVP of the tournament.
Rob Corddry And Al Madrigal Host Most Cringe-Worthy Esports Tournament In Recent Memory
Backstabx just won $15,000 and took first place at this year’s Crown Duel, Clash Royale’s biggest tournament of the year. But Rob Corddry probably still doesn’t remember his game, despite chatting with him several times throughout the two-hour event.
The Weekend In Esports: Intel Extreme Masters, Smash Bros, And Rob Corddry
The last Intel Extreme Masters event of the year is taking place this weekend in Gyeonggi, Korea, featuring a host of tournaments ranging from StarCraft II to Overwatch. But there’s lots of action this weekend to be found in the ELEAGUE for Counter-Strike: Global Offensive as well as little mobile game called Clash Royale.