eSports News, Live eSports On Twitch & Gaming Event News
Join Esports Scotland on the weekend of the 6th and 7th October 2018 for a weekend of Esports at the Biscuit Factory in Edinburgh.
Esports – competitive video gaming – is growing worldwide and rapidly becoming mainstream. However, Scotland has been missing a big celebration for its esports community. That’s why Esports Scotland is launching its first edition of BIG Fest, as an opportunity for people of all ages to come and play, watch or learn about the industry.… Read the rest
Com2uS have today announced that on September 22nd a total of 8 contestants from across Europe will compete to win the 2018 Summoners War Europe Cup in a packed hall in Berlin. Tickets are now sold out, but fans will get the chance to watch players battle it out to become the European Champion and move on to the finals to take on players from around the world in the Summoners War World Arena Championship 2018 World Finals in Seoul, South Korea.… Read the rest
the Call of Duty® World League, presented by PlayStation®4, unveiled plans for an all-new season of the CWL, which will feature the highly-anticipated Call of Duty®: Black Ops 4. The upcoming season will usher in a new level of competition featuring five vs. five team play, single season CWL Pro League format, a dedicated amateur circuit featuring its own prizing and the largest overall purse in league history of $6 million.… Read the rest
In April 2018, Hyperkin, along with Xbox, brought back the iconic “Duke” controller from the original Xbox. The response to the officially Xbox-licensed Hyperkin Duke has proven that big controllers are back and ready for veteran fans and newcomers alike.
The big guy’s back, everyone.
Now Hyperkin has announced that the Hyperkin Duke will come in translucent green aka “Clover” for Xbox One and Windows 10 PCs – and it’s available now!… Read the rest
Venom® announced the shipping of the Carry Case for Nintendo® Switch™, a deceptively simple sounding accessory that offers storage on a truly epic scale!
The Carry Case offers a one-stop storage solution, providing ample space for the Switch console, Dock, Pro Controller, Joy-Con™ Controller Grip, cables and up to 21 games!… Read the rest
FACEIT has partnered with ODEON cinemas and Barcraft United to deliver awesome opportunities for CS:GO fans to watch the finals of the FACEIT London Major. On September 23rd, fans across the UK can come together and celebrate the best of competitive CS:GO with all the comforts and benefits of a cinema experience.… Read the rest
Gfinity, a world-leading esports solutions provider, announced that top Spanish esports team, ASUS ROG Army, is joining the ‘Gfinity Elite Series Delivered by Domino’s’ for Season 4, which starts in October. Formed in 2016, ASUS ROG Army has established itself in a short space of time and will bring its unique southern European flair and passion with a team comprising of leading pro gamers and newcomers from the Elite Draft.… Read the rest
Psyonix, independent video game developer and publisher, and Hot Wheels®, the number-one selling toy in the world*, announced that the Hot Wheels® Triple Threat DLC Pack will be available for purchase in the Rocket League game on all platforms on September 24. It will be priced at $5.99 (or regional equivalent) and feature three Hot Wheels® Battle-Cars and a variety of creature-themed Toppers.… Read the rest
Experts in display and touch technology, HANNspree, are finally entering the gaming arena with a new series of high-performance monitors. The HG HANNspree Gaming monitor range delivers spec features designed specifically for the visual demands of PC and console games, from rapid response times and Adaptive-Sync Technology to smart and practical designs.… Read the rest
In all-new update that’s available today, Player Unknown’s Battlegrounds Mobile (PUBG MOBILE) is now offering the much-anticipated Sanhok map. Set in a dense jungle with varying landscape, Sanhok offers players a smaller map for more tense combat scenarios and gun battles, adding to the list of previous updates, which included the Miramar map, training mode, first-person mode and much more.… Read the rest
FACEIT is excited to announce a partnership with Sky Sports to broadcast the final matches from the UK’s first CS:GO Major. Top teams from around the world will compete for a share of the US$1,000,000 prize pool in the biggest esports event to take place in the UK to date. The partnership marks the first time Sky Sports has ever broadcast competitive CS:GO, and reflects the profile of the prestigious FACEIT London Major.… Read the rest
Schools and colleges in the UK can now sign up to participate in the first full British Esports Championships.
A brand new website has launched at champs.epiclan.net for those looking to take part. This site will allow teachers to register teams and will act as an information hub for interested students.… Read the rest
After a fierce day of incredible competition, the first and second place winners of the Summoners War World Arena Championship Americas Cup have been announced. In a stunning upset that shocked the Summoners War community, newcomer and underdog DrmzJoseph beat last year’s New York regionals winner, Tiger in the finals. Both have now earned their place in the World Finals in Seoul on October 13 against finalists from the Asia Cup and Europe Cup for a grand prize of $110,000.… Read the rest
The Overwatch LeagueTM is expanding again. Last month, franchises representing Atlanta and Guangzhou joined the Overwatch League, and now six more new teams—Chengdu, Hangzhou, Paris, Toronto, Vancouver, and Washington, D.C.—will compete for the 2019 Overwatch League championship. With a roster of 20 total teams—nine of them outside of the United States—the Overwatch League has further strengthened its position as the premier global city-based esports league.… Read the rest
Activision and Treyarch released a brand new gameplay trailer for Blackout, Call of Duty: Black Ops 4’s all-new Battle Royale mode that delivers signature Call of Duty gameplay immersed in Classic Environments and Characters from the Black Ops universe.
Blackout drops players into a last-player-standing experience that is uniquely Black Ops.… Read the rest