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Jun 16
The ESL One Frankfurt 2016 survival guide
ESL One Frankfurt 2016 returns to the Commerzbank Arena for the third consecutive year on June 18-19. Eight world-class teams will battle it out for the coveted ESL One trophy and a share of the US$250,000+ prize pool. We’ve gathered …
Permanent link to this article: https://gamegnome.com/esports/2016/06/16/esl-one-frankfurt-2016-survival-guide/
Jun 16
SKY AND ITV PARTNER WITH GINX TO LAUNCH THE UK’S ONLY 24 HOUR ESPORTS TV CHANNEL
Sky and ITV have joined forces with Ginx TV to launch the UK & Ireland’s only 24-hour eSports TV channel, GINX eSports TV, with ITV and Sky expected to take minority stakes in the business to support its growth.
Aiming …
Permanent link to this article: https://gamegnome.com/esports/2016/06/16/sky-itv-partner-ginx-launch-uks-24-hour-esports-tv-channel/
Jun 15
Microsoft adding tournament features to Xbox One, launching $100,000 Killer Instinct Tour
Microsoft has used E3 week to announce new eSports related features for the Xbox One and a $100,000 Killer Instinct competition.
At its press conference on Monday the platform holder announced Xbox Arena, a new set of features coming to …
Permanent link to this article: https://gamegnome.com/esports/2016/06/15/microsoft-adding-tournament-features-xbox-one-launching-100000-killer-instinct-tour/
Jun 15
ESL One Frankfurt live and exclusive on SPORT1: German free-TV to broadcast esports
Support extends to dedicated SPORTS1 esports app with live updates and more!
ESL, the world’s largest esports company, and SPORT1, Germany’s leading 360° multimedia sports platform confirm rumours of a partnership to bring esports to German free-TV. As part of …
Permanent link to this article: https://gamegnome.com/esports/2016/06/15/esl-one-frankfurt-live-exclusive-sport1-german-free-tv-broadcast-esports/
Jun 14
Pantamera CS:GO Challenge is back with its third season
The award winning Recycle for Esports campaign will be returning this June with its third season of the Pantamera CS:GO Challenge. Throughout the next five months, teams with a majority Swedish roster will be able to compete in a series …
Permanent link to this article: https://gamegnome.com/esports/2016/06/14/pantamera-csgo-challenge-back-third-season/
Jun 14
Kinguin proudly announces its gold sponsorship of ESL!
A leading gaming marketplace and a top-class global eSport organization are joining forces to deliver an unforgettable experience for every eSport fan.
This sponsorship is a testimony to Kinguin’s devotion to the eSport community. Involvement in tournaments has always been …
Permanent link to this article: https://gamegnome.com/esports/2016/06/14/kinguin-proudly-announces-gold-sponsorship-esl/
Jun 13
“The Brooklyn Beatdown” brings Street Fighter V to ESL One New York
At ESL One New York, fans won’t only be treated with a world class CS:GO tournament, but so much more. After being announced last Friday, “The Brooklyn Beatdown” is set to see up to 1024 players clash in Street Fighter …
Permanent link to this article: https://gamegnome.com/esports/2016/06/13/brooklyn-beatdown-brings-street-fighter-v-esl-one-new-york/
Jun 13
All of the teams and the groups are now confirmed – we’re ready for ESL One Cologne!
The ESL One Cologne 2016 offline qualifier came to a conclusion last weekend with eight out of the 16 competing teams securing a Challenger slot at the next major. FaZe Clan and mousesports qualified for the main event on day …
Permanent link to this article: https://gamegnome.com/esports/2016/06/13/teams-groups-now-confirmed-ready-esl-one-cologne/
Jun 10
Manchester United enter bidding war with Fnatic as they look to sign their first eSports team
Manchester United Football Club are in talks with a competitive gaming team as they look to enter the eSports industry.
The historic English Premier League football club are in talks with a professional European Overwatch team who are currently signed …
Permanent link to this article: https://gamegnome.com/esports/2016/06/10/manchester-united-enter-bidding-war-fnatic-look-sign-first-esports-team/
Jun 10
ESL to host UK Overwatch community cups
ESL is planning to organise UK Overwatch community cups – which could lead to the creation of an official ESL UK Overwatch Premiership.
The first tournament will take place next week on Wednesday June 15th, and will likely be cast …
Permanent link to this article: https://gamegnome.com/esports/2016/06/10/esl-host-uk-overwatch-community-cups/