Staffordshire University, Ex-Gfinity manager on the staffing team for eSports degree

Staffordshire University has welcomed the appointment of Matt Huxley as the newest member of their specialist staffing team for Digital Institute London.

Matt will be teaching on Staffordshire University’s pioneering BA (Hons) Esports Degree when Digital Institute London (DIL) opens its doors to students in September.

A former Esports Manager with global esports company Gfinity UK, Matt’s main passion is in tournament operations having run tech, event and league operations for esports series such as ForzaRC, FIFA Global Series, F1 esports and more.… Read the rest

Farming Simulator League 2019-2020 Season

The first tournament of the Farming Simulator League 2019-2020 season begins on July 27 at FarmCon 2019 GIANTS Software are excited to welcome players and fans to their esports booth at FarmCon 2019 with the start of the inaugural season of the Farming Simulator League. FarmCon is the modding and community focused Farming Simulator event of the year, and the 2019 edition is looking bigger and better than ever based out of the CLAAS Technoparc in Harsewinkel, Germany on July 27 and 28.… Read the rest

PUBG MOBILE, full version 0.13.5 content update

Tencent Games and PUBG Corporation released the full version 0.13.5 content update for PLAYERUNKNOWN’S BATTLEGROUNDS MOBILE (PUBG MOBILE). As a key part of the update, players can now mow down the competition with the all-new PP-19 submachine gun. Additional features, updates to Team Deathmatch Mode and other tweaks are also part of the free update available on the App Store and Google Play.… Read the rest

PUBG SEASON 4, Updates to the Iconic Erangel Map

PUBG Corporation has revealed the next step in the Battlegrounds experience, PUBG SEASON 4. With each PUBG SEASON, players will be provided thematic updates with new content and gameplay features.

Out now on PC Test Servers, July 24 on PC Live Servers, and Late Summer on consoles, PUBG SEASON 4 is set to bring new content and features headlined by the Erangel Visual Update.… Read the rest

Overwatch Summer Games 2019

Summer Games is back for 2019, and we’re kicking it off with a new event feature, Weekly Challenges! In addition to the new rewards you’ll be able to earn, your favorite cosmetic unlocks from years past will be available, giving you a chance to catch up on any rewards you may have missed.… Read the rest

Modern Times Group and eSports

Modern Times Group MTG AB, the Swedish operational investment company focusing on the most promising esports and gaming entertainment opportunities worldwide, today announced its latest VC Fund investments ahead of the company’s Q2 2019 financial report.

  • Investments in 1H 2019 amount to a total of USD 11 million including capital commitments and span start-up and growth companies in the United States and Germany.
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London Spitfire to Bring Overwatch League to the Capital

London Spitfire is pleased to share the first details of the 2020 Overwatch League season and that the team will be bringing electrifying Overwatch League matches home to London as part of the new home and away format. These homestand series will look and operate in a similar capacity to the Dallas and Atlanta homestands that took place earlier this season and the upcoming LA Valiant event in August.… Read the rest

Team Rosters for PUBG Nations Cup Revealed

Ahead of PUBG Corporation’s highly anticipated Nations Cup event, which is set to take place at the Jangchung Arena in Seoul, South Korea from August 9-11, the company has announced full rosters for each of the 16 participating teams. Similar to other international sporting events, the top PUBG pro players have been selected to represent their respective nations as they face off for a $500,000 prize pool.… Read the rest

WoW: Battle for Azeroth , Next ‘World First,’ live 24HR stream

With the upcoming opening of the mythic raid ‘Azshara’s Eternal Palace’, the World of Warcraft community will turn their eyes to see which guild will beat Queen Azshara in this prestigious global race. Two of the most dominant raid guilds will take up residency at the Red Bull Gaming Sphere in London on Tuesday 16th July streaming World of Warcraft: Battle for Azeroth as they attempt the next ‘World First,’ and broadcast their attempts live in a mammoth 24HR stream on twitch.tv/redbullRead the rest

Hearthstone: Heroes of Warcraft, Grandmasters Season 1 Playoffs

The first season of Hearthstone Grandmasters comes to a thrilling conclusion this weekend! The winner of each region will walk away with an additional $2,000 in seasonal earnings and will earn one of eight spots at the Hearthstone Global Finals at BlizzCon 2019 this November.

Grandmaster Season 1 EU Playoff Contenders:

The start times for each region – and their initial Group matchups – are included below.… Read the rest

​​​​​​​StarCraft: Remastered, ‘Cartooned’ add-on

Rediscover the classic real-time strategy gameplay of StarCraft with all-new, adorable cartoon graphics by Carbot Animations! Whether you’re a veteran of the Koprulu sector or visiting for the first time, StarCraft: Cartooned is a great way to experience StarCraft.

StarCraft: Cartooned reimagines every unit, structure, map, menu, and mission with the beloved art style of Carbot Animations.… Read the rest