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World of Warcraft: Battle for Azeroth, ‘Rise of Azshara’ content update

Something sinister churns beneath the waves—the Queen of Tides’ return has arrived! Rise of Azshara, the next major Battle for Azeroth content update, is packed with many new features, including the addition of Essences to the Heart of Azeroth system; two new zones to explore, Nazjatar and Mechagon; Heritage Armor for tauren and gnomes; new Benthic gear; a raid that takes players into the depths of Azshara’s Eternal Palace; and much more.… Read the rest

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High School Esports League, MAINGEAR helping provide schools with gaming PCs

High School Esports League (HSEL), the longest-running competitive gaming organization with over 1,500 partnered high schools across North America, today announced the launch of the HSEL Esports Equipment Bundle hardware program. In partnership with MAINGEAR, HSEL is offering schools that sign up for three years of esports competition six high-end gaming PCs, complete with Razer peripherals.… Read the rest

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Rush 2019, South African eSports Event

The annual Rush Esports event is quite literally upon us, and esports enthusiasts are gearing up, locking down and putting on their game faces for one of South Africa’s most thrilling events on the esports calendar. The multi-tournament, multi-platform celebration of all things competitive gaming will be exploding into life on 28, 29 and 30 June 2019, at the Sun Arena, Time Square, Pretoria.… Read the rest

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Heroes of the Storm: MechaStorm II and Chen rework

MechaStorm II reactivate! The Xenotech invasion, led by Mecha Malthael, threatens the Nexus once again with the goal of destroying Neo-Stormwind. Heroes of the Storm players can stand together with Mecha Valla and Mecha Yrel of MechaStorm to help put Xenotech’s devious plans to a halt. But first, you’ll need to choose your side and equipment:

  • New Mecha Yrel Skin
  • New Mecha Valla Skin
  • New Xenotech Malthael Skin
  • New Seraph Wing Mount

To do battle, players will need to complete the MechaStorm II Quest.… Read the rest

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Overwatch League Trading Cards Are Available

Upper Deck announced the global release of Overwatch League™ trading cards, the first-ever esports league-licensed trading card product. The new trading card set is available for purchase via Upper Deck e-Pack™, the patent-pending platform that allows fans to purchase and open packs of trading cards at any time, from anywhere in the world, using a mobile device or computer.… Read the rest

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Overwatch – Baptiste Reunion Challenge Event

The Baptiste Reunion Challenge has started! This limited-time Overwatch event lets players learn more about the game’s elite combat medic and ex-Talon operative, Jean-Baptiste Augustin.

We’re kicking off the event with a new short story that illuminates Baptiste’s past. Read about how his old Talon comrades caught up with him despite his attempts to escape them in “What You Left Behind.”… Read the rest

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Luminosity Gaming launches “Fortnite House”

Luminosity Gaming, one of the largest and most successful esports organizations in North America, is proud to announce the launch of the Official LG Fortnite House, a content hub and house in Florida featuring 4 of the most popular and innovative creators in Gaming.

Formula, Kiwiz, Nicks, and Randumb are joining the #LGLoyal family, bringing their unique and diverse mix of style and charisma to an already stacked roster of Luminosity creators, and will continue to create daily content for their existing fanbase.… Read the rest

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Summoners War, Korea falls 3-0 to Sweden

His excellency Carl XVI Gustav of Sweden and president Moon Jae-in of South Korea attend Summoners War e-Sports match between Swedish and Korean teams.

Swedish Summoners War players „Obabo“, „Taki“ and „haengbok“ defeated a Korean team around reigning world champion „BeatD“ with a score of three-nil – in front of the swedish king and korean president in Stockholm.

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British eSports Association backs investment venture

The British Esports Association has today agreed to participate in a new innovative global investment fund aimed at esports, new media and the wider games industry.

Launching July 1st 2019, the Esports Global Fund (EGF) has secured institutional investment of €30m with a further €50m under discussion. It aims to have more than €100m of assets under management within three years.… Read the rest