July 29th will mark the start of the biggest Counter Strike: Global Offensive tournament in the Baltics “GameOn”. In the upcoming months, we will find out which 4 teams will earn the right to show off their skill in the grand finals during “GameOn III” this September and will have a chance to split 3500 euros in cash.… Read the rest
The Sigma Theory, Will be playable at gamescom 2017
Gamescom attendees will be the first to play Sigma Theory, the next major release from Mi-Clos Studio following 2015’s multi-award-winning best-selling indie hit Out There.
If you’re at Gamescom this year, you can be among the very first look at this exciting, genre-bending strategy game. Mi-Clos Studio team members including co-founder Michael Peiffert will be on hand to walk visitors through the playable alpha of Sigma Theory.… Read the rest
PAX Unplugged Exhibitors Announced
PAX Unplugged 2017, the first tabletop-focused PAX event, will host a stable of prominent exhibitors, including Wizards of the Coast, Paizo, Fantasy Flight, Asmodee, and CMON, among many others. Tickets for the show, taking place November 17-19, 2017 at Philadelphia’s Pennsylvania Convention Center, are available now.
Part of Penny Arcade’s international roster of events, PAX Unplugged will reflect the experience millions of PAX attendees have enjoyed for more than a decade, but with a spotlight on card, board and other tabletop games, celebrating the medium’s rich and thriving culture.… Read the rest
Iceberg Interactive at gamescom 2017
Iceberg Interactive to reveal psychological horror title at Gamescom
Mark your agenda. During Gamescom, Iceberg Interactive will reveal their newest title.
Solve intense, mind-bending puzzles. Writhe in a suffocating setting. Witness disturbing imagery.
A grisly Psychological Horror game with puzzle elements, exploring hidden facets of the human mind, with all its flaws and neuroses.… Read the rest
2018 Pokémon Championship Series, Dates and events have been announced
The 2018 Pokémon Championship Series season dates and events have been announced, as well as the dates for this year’s Pokémon European International Championships, which will take place at ExCeL London on 17–19 November 2017.
The Pokémon Championship Series is the official competitive program for Pokémon Trading Card Game and Pokémon video game players.… Read the rest
The Indie Arena Booth, the showcase line-up for gamescom 2017
The Indie Arena Booth team is proud to announce the showcase line-up for gamescom 2017, taking place from August 22nd – 26th in Cologne. With over 1.000 m² of games in hall 10.1., the Indie Arena Booth has become the world’s largest shared game developer showcase. It presents over 80 games from 26 countries and covers the whole spectrum from newcomer teams to AA indie publishers.… Read the rest
Esports “More Accessible To Newer Players”
US pro gamer Darryl S. Lewis, better known as Snake Eyez, talks industry growth and the future of competitive gaming with Red Bull Content Pool
As an impressionable 6 year old, what captivated you about the Street Fighter series?
“For me it was a matter of my brothers being able to do what I couldn’t do.… Read the rest
Hearthstone Global Games Finals at gamescom 2017
When the world’s watching, which Hearthstone nation will prove they’re the greatest on the globe? Prepare to find out as the Hearthstone Global Games draws to its epic conclusion August 25 and 26 at gamescom in Cologne, Germany. With national pride on the line, as well as a share of the $332,000 USD prize pool, we’ll see which of the final four teams will step up when it matters most.… Read the rest
IEM Shanghai 2017: Group D Preview and Predictions
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In this fourth and final edition of our preview series, we go into group D and oh boy what a great group to complete the ro16 at IEM Shanghai. We will once again address stats, predictions and an overview of what to expect! Be sure to also take a look at groups A, B and C if you haven’t yet.… Read the rest
IEM Shanghai 2017: Group C Preview and Predictions
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In the third edition of this series, we take a closer look at group C from the Ro16 at IEM Shanghai, addressing stats, predictions and potential upsets! Be sure to also take a look at groups A and B if you haven’t yet.
Now, let’s look at group C which features an old favourite of the Intel® Extreme Masters.… Read the rest
IEM Shanghai 2017: Group B Preview and Predictions
In the second part of our four-part series, we’re taking a deeper look at group B. We are looking at all groups at IEM Shanghai, the stats, predictions and more as we prepare ourselves for one of the most stacked tournaments of 2017.
If you want to take a look back at group A you can find it here.… Read the rest
ELEAGUE Reveals Elite Competitors for CS:GO Premier 2017
ELEAGUE, the premium esports tournament and content brand from Turner and IMG, today announced the invited teams set to compete in the ELEAGUE CS:GO Premier 2017, beginning Friday, Sept. 1, at 10 p.m. ET across TBS, Twitch, YouTube and ELEAGUE.com. The event will showcase the following team groupings, with live Friday night coverage on TBS beginning with Group A play, Friday, Sept.… Read the rest
The ELEAGUE CS:GO Premier 2017 Open Qualifier Registration Now Open
The ELEAGUE CS:GO Premier 2017 Open Qualifier will be held Saturday, Aug. 26 and Sunday, Aug. 27. Four teams will advance from the Open Qualifier to compete in the ELEAGUE CS:GO Premier 2017 from the G FUEL ELEAGUE Arena in Atlanta. Two teams will advance from a qualifying tournament for the Americas while two will advance from a tournament for the Europe/CIS regions.
UNIVERSAL OPEN Rocket League Grand Finals at the Santa Ana Esports Arena
FACEIT and NBC Sports will be bringing the highly anticipated finals of the UNIVERSAL OPEN Rocket League tournament to the popular Santa Ana Esports Arena in Southern California on August 26-27. The Grand Finals will feature the world’s top sixteen 2v2 Rocket League teams as they battle on the field for a chance to be crowned inaugural champions and take home a piece of the $100,000 USD prize pool.… Read the rest
PLAYERUNKNOWN’S BATTLEGROUNDS – gamescom 2017 invitational planned
Bluehole Inc., developer and publisher of PLAYERUNKNOWN’S BATTLEGROUNDS (PUBG) and ESL, the world’s largest esports company, announced today they’re partnering up to bring the popular Battle Royale title to the world’s largest video games and gaming convention. The Gamescom PUBG Invitational Presented by Bluehole and ESL will take place at gamescom on August 23 – 26, 2017 in Cologne, Germany, and will feature eighty of the world’s best PUBG players and influencers competing at the game’s first LAN event.… Read the rest