August 2019 – Page 8 – eSports News & Gaming Events

August 5, 2019August 4, 2019

BlizzCon to Host the Hearthstone Global Finals

Blizzard Entertainment

We’re excited to share that BlizzCon will be the destination for the Hearthstone Global Finals this November! 8 players will duke it out at the Anaheim Convention Center in sunny California for their share of the $500,000 prize pool, the trophy, and the title of Hearthstone World Champion!

Both end-of-season playoffs will qualify one Grandmaster from each region to the Global Finals, meaning three Grandmasters will qualify through the Season 1 Playoffs, with three more qualifying through the Season 2 Playoffs.… Read the rest

August 5, 2019August 8, 2019

Overwatch League – 2019 Season Playoffs Primer

By Blizzard Entertainment

(MOST) ROADS LEAD TO PHILLY

There are several paths a team can take to get to the 2019 Overwatch League Grand Finals. For starters, the regular-season Atlantic and Pacific division champions will automatically qualify into an eight-team double-elimination bracket. The next-best four teams by record, regardless of division, will also qualify.

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August 5, 2019August 8, 2019

Special pop-up Pokémon Center retail location in London this October

The Pokémon Company International is excited to announce its plan to open a special pop-up Pokémon Center retail location in London this October. Located in Westfield London (Ariel Way, Shepherd’s Bush W12 7GF) and open only for a limited time from October 18 to November 15* 2019, the store will give fans a chance to browse and purchase a range of Pokémon Center-branded products, including exclusive designs not found anywhere else.… Read the rest

August 5, 2019August 11, 2019

Rainbow Six Siege – Major in Raleigh, North Carolina

Welcome to the Raleigh Major 2019!

This Survival Guide is your resource for all things Raleigh Major: dates, location, teams and talent attending, where to watch, how to attend, activities at the event and more.

This year’s Major will be held in Raleigh, North Carolina USA; the first Major in the US, we look to put on an amazing show for our fans around the world.… Read the rest

August 5, 2019August 8, 2019

Ignite: Halo European Open

Official HCS

Last year the final official HCS tournament for Halo 5: Guardians, and kicked off the HCS Grassroots program as part of our efforts to lay the groundwork and solidify the foundation of Halo esports for the future. In the six months since the program launched, we’ve seen incredible support from the community – from fans, to content creators, to tournament organizers, and everyone in between.… Read the rest

August 5, 2019August 8, 2019

Overwatch Contenders – The Gauntlet: Ticket Info, Format, and More

After two seasons and two Showdowns, the best of Overwatch Contenders will emerge to participate in The Gauntlet: a showcase of the best non-Overwatch League talent in the world. From each corner of the globe, they will descend on Seoul for a chance to prove themselves, and we’d love for you to join us for all the action!… Read the rest

August 5, 2019August 8, 2019

Tune In to the first-ever Rocket League Summit

After so many high-intensity events for Rocket League Esports in 2019, it’s time for something more laid back from our friends at Beyond the Summit (BTS)!

As you may have already heard, the first ever Rocket League Summit is a casual (yet competitive) tournament featuring eight of the best teams from North America and Europe!… Read the rest

August 4, 2019August 11, 2019

WIN a Trip to the 2020 F1 Australian Grand Prix with F1 Esports

As you may have heard, qualifying for F1 Esports 2020 is now open! So what better time to bag yourself a trip to the season-opening Australian Grand Prix in 2020?

Oh yes, you could be heading to the first race of the 2020 F1 season, taking place from March 13-15 2020.… Read the rest

August 4, 2019August 8, 2019

F1 Launches Esports Series In China

The F1 New Balance Esports Series China Championship, in partnership with Juss Intellisports, is the first regional competition of the series, officially launching on 4 August, 2019 with an opening ceremony at CapitaMall LuOne in the city of Shanghai.

Qualifying phases will then begin across the Eastern, Northern, Southern and Midwestern regions of China.… Read the rest

August 4, 2019August 8, 2019

BLAST Pro Series Moscow 19 invited teams

The French team Vitality completes the list of invited teams for BLAST Pro Series Moscow 19 on September 13-14, 2019. The young superstar player Mathieu “ZywOo” Herbaut, who’s recently impressed the global Counter-Strike community with his skills, is getting ready to take on the best player in the world Aleksandr “s1mple” Kostyliev in an anticipated battle.… Read the rest

August 2, 2019August 2, 2019

FACEIT Partners with Red Bull to Host M.E.O Season 2

FACEIT, the world’s leading competitive gaming platform and organisers of some of the largest esports events in Europe and North America are pleased to announce that they are partnering with Red Bull to host Season 2 of Red Bull M.E.O. The prestigious mobile esports tournament will see the best mobile gamers from around the globe compete in Clash Royale, Brawl Stars and Hearthstone.… Read the rest

August 2, 2019August 2, 2019

Razer Viper, eSports-ready mouse with optical switches

Razer introduced the Razer Viper, a lightweight gaming mouse designed in collaboration with esports professionals and featuring the new Razer Optical Mouse Switches. Housing Razer’s 5G Optical Sensor and minimizing the desktop drag with the Razer Speedflex Cable, the Razer Viper has been fine-tuned for absolute control in competitive play.

Sporting new Optical Mouse Switches

The Viper is the first Razer mouse to feature the new Optical Mouse Switches, Razer’s fastest switches that offer three times the actuation speed of traditional mechanical mouse switches.

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August 2, 2019August 2, 2019

Guardian Pro XP, the “ultimate personal gaming environment”

GAEMS, the pioneers of gaming on the go, is announcing its most ambitious hardware ever, the Guardian Pro XP, has launched in North America. The Guardian Pro XP is the ultimate personal gaming environment for pro gamers, serious gamers and content creators who need to take along a premium gaming experience wherever they go.… Read the rest

August 1, 2019August 4, 2019

Evolution Championship Series (Evo) – August 2-4, 2019

Evolution Championship Series (Evo), the largest and longest-running fighting game tournament in the world, returns to Mandalay Bay in Las Vegas August 2-4, 2019. More than 12,000 entrants from around the world will be competing in the top fighting games. The official games lineup includes:

BlazBlue: Cross Tag Battle (PS4)
DRAGON BALL FighterZ (PS4)
Mortal Kombat 11 (PS4)
Samurai Shodown (PS4)
SOULCALIBUR VI (PS4)
Street Fighter V: Arcade Edition (PS4)
Super Smash Bros.

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