Year: 2020

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GoBIG League, CS:GO players in Germany, Switzerland & Austria

FACEIT, the world’s leading platform for competitive online gaming and premier esports organization BIG are pleased to announce the GoBIG League, a new CS:GO program for players in Germany, Switzerland and Austria on FACEIT. The region-exclusive program gives the community a new and unique competitive experience, and the chance to join a level-based hub environment and play with like minded players in a closed and fully moderated environment.… Read the rest

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Ferrari Hublot eSports Series, Lacombe and Koch lead after the first round

Emotions ran high from grid to the checkered flag during the opening round of the Ferrari Hublot Esports Series this weekend.  Professional and amateur drivers battled it out on Italy’s Monza Circuit for their chance to become an official driver for the Ferrari Driver Academy.

The first PRO Series Championship race was an intense affair, with twists, turns and some incredible overtaking.… Read the rest

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Esports streaming numbers grow in Q3 according to Engine Media

Engine Media’s gaming live streaming data analytics and analysis experts Stream Hatchet have revealed the latest industry trends in its 2020/Q3 report – showcasing the continued growth of the esports streaming market.

Stream Hatchet measures gaming live streaming data across all platforms and provides valuable data insight for esports teams, gaming studios, and major brands invested in gaming.… Read the rest

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YouTube Gaming, FIFA 21 tournament announced

YouTube Gaming, in tandem with EA SPORTS™, announced the YouTube Gaming FIFA 21 Creator Tournament, part of the FIFA 21 Global Series Pre-Season Invitationals, taking place on Thursday, Oct. 8. This tournament will feature creators across 10 EMEA countries to support the DKMS charity organization. All tournament information including live scores, participating creators and leaderboard can be found at https://dkms.gg/youtube… Read the rest

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YouTube Gaming, Fall Guys Tournament announced

YouTube has announced a live charity gaming tournament featuring an all-star gaming creator lineup competing in Fall Guys Season 2. Starting at 11 a.m. PT on Friday, Oct. 9, this two hour celebration will debut the new medieval Season 2 content, including new costumes, emotes, levels and more. The winners of the tournament will receive a $100,000 donation to the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) on their behalf as well as a custom YouTube Gaming Fall Guys crown.… Read the rest

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DIRT 5, China detailed, also ‘Rally Raid’ events

Rally Raid is just one of the point-to-point events in DIRT 5, combining split routes, different terrains and incredible landscapes for some awe-inspiring races. Here, you’re seeing a Rally Raid event in China, hurtling through paddy fields, iconic monuments and traditional villages to create an epic off-road route.

This Rally Raid event also shows off cars from DIRT 5’s Modern Rally class, including the Skoda Fabia R5 and the new Ford Fiesta R5 MKII.… Read the rest

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PUBG Mobile, collaboration update with BLACKPINK-themed content

As world-renowned K-pop female group BLACKPINK releases the highly anticipated first full album “The Album” to hundreds of millions of fans around the world, PUBG MOBILE drops in more collaboration update with BLACKPINK-themed content for worldwide players and BLINKS. From now through Monday, Nov. 2, players can check out the latest title song “LOVESICK GIRLS” from BLACKPINK’s new album in PUBG MOBILE, as well as more collaborative content in game.… Read the rest

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Steam Digital Tabletop Fest, Event starts on October 21st

The first ever Steam Digital Tabletop Fest, celebrating games that cross between physical and digital, will make its debut 21- 26 October 2020.
Produced in collaboration with Auroch Digital, the event will feature virtual let’s plays, panels, talks and more streaming activities that explore the fusion between physical and digital games with legendary designers, upcoming studios, and you.
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Fnatic Esports and Hisense, Global Partnership

Hisense, the global consumer electronics and home appliances market leader, announced a multi-year partnership with esports organization, Fnatic. Through this partnership, the two companies will produce a variety of content, including product reviews, video collaborations and social engagement, each featuring Hisense appliances and Fnatic’s prominent teams.

“We are thrilled to partner with Fnatic, one of the world’s top esports organizations, in a joint effort to bring a better quality of life to Fnatic and esports fans,” said Alex Zhu, the Vice President of Hisense International.

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NBA2K tournament for Chicago high school students

TGS Esports Inc. has teamed up with Chicago Gaming United to produce an epic NBA2K tournament for Chicagoland high school students, with the winner of each division receiving educational scholarships.

“School isn’t just about education. It’s about sports, friends, and most importantly finding a community. The pandemic has really highlighted how important these connections are for teens,” said Spiro Khouri, CEO of TGS.… Read the rest

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MDA Let’s Play For A Cure, A Multi-Week Streaming Event

The Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA) announced MDA Let’s Play For A Cure, a multi-week streaming event to drive awareness and fundraising for MDA. Let’s Play For A Cure consists of seven weeks of live gaming and esports events produced and livestreamed by MDA. The events, which began on September 12, will take place on Twitch every Saturday at 7:00pm ET and will culminate in the final marathon stream on October 24, running simultaneously with The MDA Kevin Hart Kids Telethon at 8:00pm ET.… Read the rest