2019 Overwatch League All-Access Pass on Twitch

By Blizzard Entertainment

The best way to experience the 2019 Overwatch League season is with the Overwatch League All-Access Pass on Twitch. This year, All-Access members can customize their match-viewing experience with a slew of viewing options, represent their favorite players with gear and skins, and engage more directly with Overwatch League players and the fan community—all for just US $14.99, less than half the cost of last year’s pass.… Read the rest

Capcom Pro Tour 2019 Full Schedule and Details

Capcom Pro Tour

Hello World Warriors. As we confirmed at Capcom Cup in December, Capcom Pro Tour (CPT) is coming back for a brand new season. We’re gearing up for another exciting season featuring Street Fighter veterans and up-and-coming new players as they battle to become the world champion.

To help get CPT competitors and community ready for the 2019 season, we have a lot of new details to share with you today, including the schedule, beginning with Final Round in Atlanta, GA March 15-17 format changes for 2019, and new events!… Read the rest

Overwatch League 2019 Team Preview: Seoul Dynasty

By Blizzard Entertainment

Seoul Dynasty

Joined Overwatch League: July 2017

Division: Pacific

2018 Recap

The Dynasty started the inaugural Overwatch League season with plenty of experts picking them to win the league championship based on the strength of the team’s roster. Seoul got off to a good start in Stage 1, putting together a 7-3 record, but the team failed to qualify for the Stage Playoffs due to map differential.… Read the rest

Hearthstone: Heroes of Warcraft celebrates Lunar New Year

Happy Year of the Pig!

For the first time globally, the Hearthstone Tavern is celebrating Lunar New Year! Over the next few weeks the Tavern will play host to a giveaway, celebratory emotes, a limited-time bundle, and special quests with even more special rewards.

Week One
The celebration kicks off today with the Lunar New Year Bundle, which contains 10 packs each from The Witchwood, The Boomsday Project, and Rastakhan’s Rumble for a total of 30 packs for £16.99!… Read the rest

Rocket League Championship Series (RLCS) Seven 7

Ian Nowakowski – Rocket League eSports

Season 7 of the Rocket League Championship Series (RLCS)!

Over $1,000,000 in prizing up for grabs, but the landscape of the RLCS is changing as we continue to bring more competitive Rocket League to players around the globe. Following our full Cross-Platform Play announcement, we’re excited to share that players can compete on any platform where Rocket League is currently available (Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, Steam, Xbox One).… Read the rest

Overwatch League 2019 Team Preview: San Francisco Shock

By Blizzard Entertainment

San Francisco Shock

Joined Overwatch League: July 2017

Division: Pacific

2018 Recap

The Shock fielded one the youngest rosters in the Overwatch League in 2018, with several of their best players only becoming age-eligible in the middle of the season. As a result, the Shock finished the first half of the season with identical 3-7 records in Stages 1 and 2, putting them near the bottom of the standings.… Read the rest

Origin PC Laptops packing NVIDIA’s latest graphics cards available

ORIGIN PC has announced that gaming and workstation laptops powered by NVIDIA GeForce RTX graphics cards are now available to order. Designed for gamers or professionals that need portable high-end graphics and processing, these new laptops can run games or applications using RTX graphics. With the introduction of the EVO16-S gaming laptop, enjoy a 16.1” narrow bezel 1080p 144Hz display in a 15” chassis.… Read the rest

GINX Esports TV in Russia

 

Media Alliance and GINX Esports TV came to an agreement about partnership. Media Alliance will be responsible for GINX channel local feed production, marketing and distribution. GINX will provide round-the-clock HD coverage of major events from the world of esports.

2018 saw the global esports economy grow to an impressive $905.6 million figure, with the global esports audience reaching 380 million, and this number is expected to grow to over 550 million by 2021.… Read the rest

HCT Winter Championship

Blizzard Entertainment

Over the last several weeks the best Hearthstone players from North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and China have emerged from regional playoffs to claim their spots at the HCT Winter Championship. The four qualified players from each region will duke it out to decide who will take home the title of HCT Winter Champion, the lion’s share of a $250,000 prize pool, and a sizable portion of the 251 Hearthstone Competitive Points (CP) up for grabs.… Read the rest

Overwatch League 2019 Team Preview: Los Angeles Valiant

By Blizzard Entertainment

LOS ANGELES VALIANT

Joined Overwatch League: August 2017

Division: Pacific

2018 RECAP

Stocked with an experienced roster, the Valiant got off to a good start behind a 7-3 Stage 1 record and just narrowly missed making the Stage Playoffs. The Valiant then tumbled down the standings during Stage 2 with a 4-6 mark and, recognizing the need for change, traded Benjamin “Unkoe” Chevasson to Dallas for Scott “Custa” Kennedy.… Read the rest

First AVGL Spring 2019 Tournaments

By  AVGL

This season, the AVGL will be hosting multiple tournaments for each title instead of a single league. The first weekend will feature CS:GO, Rocket League, and Dota 2. Visit the page for each game for information and rules:

In the coming weeks we will be announcing tournaments for the following additional games:

  • Call of Duty
  • Fortnite
  • League of Legends
  • PlayerUnknown’s Battlegrounds

Is there a game that isn’t listed here that you want us to run events for?… Read the rest