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H1Z1 Content Update and Elite Series at DreamHack Winter in Sweden

Daybreak Games’ H1Z1 just received a new content update, bringing an all-new Combat Zone, Daily Challenges and more to the popular battle royale shooter.

  •          Combat Zone introduces a new map with respawn mechanics giving players non-stop action and a place to warm up or hone their skills.
    •    Features a new 2×2 km map with new locations, including a shooting range
    •    No parachuting in; players start fully equipped to get into fights immediately
    •    Allows for instant respawn after death
  •          Daily Challenges give players more bragging rights opportunities, providing them with daily in-game objectives and rewards.
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Winners Announced for the Golden Joystick Awards

The wait is finally over as the results of the 35th Golden Joystick Awards presented with OMEN by HP are finally revealed. The winners in 25 categories were announced during an awards ceremony at the Bloomsbury Big Top and live on Twitch.

  • The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild took home Ultimate Game of the Year, Nintendo Game of the Year, Critics’ Choice Award, Best Audio, with Nintendo EPD also collecting Studio of the Year
  • PlayerUnknown’s Battlegrounds won Best Multiplayer Game and PC Game of the Year
  • Horizon Zero Dawn wins Best Storytelling and PlayStation Game of the Year with Ashly Burch scooping Best Gaming Performance and Breakthrough Award
  • Indie shooter Cuphead wins Xbox Game of the Year and Best Visual Design
  • Industry legends Sid Meier and Debbie Bestwick MBE recognised

Dan Dawkins, Global Editor-In-Chief, GamesRadar+ said:  “The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild picks up an incredible five awards, including the Best Studio category, making it the first game to win both the Critics’ Choice Award and public-voted Ultimate Game of the Year award.… Read the rest

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GWENT Open competition: November18 -19, 2017

CD PROJEKT RED, creators of The Witcher series of games, would like to invite gamers to watch the live coverage from the November 2017 GWENT Open tournament, which will be taking place this weekend in Warsaw, Poland.

8 players who ranked the highest during GWENT Masters’ first Pro Ladder season will compete for Crown Points and a share of the $25,000 prize pool.… Read the rest

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Elite Series Need To Know: Week 7

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One week left. One match that could define an entire season. One moment that could mean the difference between playoff qualification and going home wondering what might have been. How many Game 7 moments will Week 7 produce? Let’s find out.

 

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The top two in the league kick off Friday’s action as Prophecy tackle Envy.… Read the rest

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Newegg Unveils Plans for Intel Extreme Masters Oakland

Newegg, the leading tech-focused e-retailer in North America, announced its promotion plans in partnership with this weekend’s Intel® Extreme Masters (IEM) Oakland 2017 esports competition (Nov. 18 & 19, Oakland, CA). During the event, Newegg’s on-site presence will feature discounted gaming products, partner demos and sweepstakes with valuable prize packages.… Read the rest

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The ELEAGUE Cup: Rocket League

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Turner and IMG’s ELEAGUE will enter the sports-action video game space for the first time to bring fans The ELEAGUE Cup: Rocket League, a feature series presented on TBS with live gameplay featured on Twitch and YouTube. The ELEAGUE Cup: Rocket League will showcase elite competition, while also shining the spotlight on engaging narratives surrounding teams, players and Rocket League®, the hit game that combines soccer with driving.… Read the rest

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Razer BlackWidow Ultimate, tested to protect against accidental water spillage and dust particles

Razer™, the leading global lifestyle brand for gamers, introduced a newly improved Razer BlackWidow Ultimate mechanical gaming keyboard to its best-selling keyboard line-up.

Augmented with water- and dust-resistant features, the latest Razer BlackWidow Ultimate is redesigned to be the most resilient gaming keyboard to date. With an IP54 rating, the keyboard has been tested to protect against accidental water spillage and harmful dust particles.… Read the rest

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Elite Series Week 6: Scores & Standings

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Six epic weeks down, just one left. Some teams punched their ticket to the playoffs this weekend, some had their seasons ended prematurely, and some now face an anxious final week as the battle for the playoff places goes down to the wire. Here’s the tale of the tape for Week 6!… Read the rest

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StarCraft ANZ Proleague Is Here

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The ANZ StarCraft II esports community is a close-knit and passionate group. It has a colourful history with friendships forged at Australian Cyber League LAN events dating back to 2012. Many of the original community faces have grown to become pillars of the StarCraft II community.

Jared ‘PiG’ Krensel has grown over the years as an accomplished professional player to one of the most renowned StarCraft II casters and content creators across the globe.… Read the rest

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Vince DiCola to Perform With LonelyRollingStars at MAGFest 2018

The Music and Gaming Festival (MAGFest) is thrilled to announce that composer Vince DiCola-best known for his soundtracks to Transformers: The Movie (1986) and Rocky IV-will be taking to the main stage alongside game music cover band LonelyRollingStars at MAGFest 2018. The event is set to take place in National Harbor, Maryland on January 4, 2018 through January 7, 2018.… Read the rest