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KRAFTON, Inc. announced the Europe and Americas qualification process for PUBG Global Championship (PGC) 2021 – the most prestigious event in the PUBG Esports calendar taking place in November.
The Europe and Americas regions aligned to create a standardized methodology that will be used for PGC 2021 qualification. As part of the new system, the regions’ rosters will earn PGC Qualification Points by performing well at various PUBG Esports tournaments throughout the year.… Read the rest
The Washington Justice announced the opening of a new team facility, located on 7 Street in the heart of Penn Quarter, Washington, D.C. From location to equipment, this top tier gaming facility will play an integral role in the Washington Justice’s 2021 Overwatch League season. Not only will this facility be home to Justice players for their daily practices and official competitions, but it will also play host for exclusive fan events and a full retail shop experience.… Read the rest
Joycity announced a new character and new PvP content that many players will enjoy.
Legendary Officer, Alice explodes onto the CROSSFIRE: Warzone playable Officer roster with boisterous, .50 cal. guns a-blazing. Not only is she THE new character and it-girl but being “Legendary” comes with its perks. Her bombastic, blow-stuff-up combat skills provide the meta-edge that a winning team comp needs.… Read the rest
To celebrate the upcoming PUBG MOBILE 3rd Anniversary on March 21, a fresh wave of updates arrives in the game, including music themed gameplay, a new firearm, vehicle, new Metro Royale chapter and more festive celebration content. Beginning today, players can turn up the jams and chicken dinners with the PUBG MOBILE Version 1.3 content update, available for free via the App Store and Google Play.… Read the rest
Following the 7th birthday of World of Tanks Console, the team is excited to announce the launch of Season 5: Flashpoint. With the ability to unlock incredible new Polish hardware, Consumables, Camos, Premium Days and much more – all tankers are invited to fight it out in Flashpoint between March 9 and April 26.… Read the rest
Hundreds of games creators from around the world are set to participate in the sixth London Games Festival, which today unveils the full program for its brand new entirely online event.
Ubisoft® has unveiled a partnership with SpecialEffect for Tom Clancy’s Rainbow Six® Siege UK Ireland Nationals esports league to help raise awareness of the work the charity does to enable people with severe physical challenges to enjoy video games. The one-year collaboration will involve multiple charity events and activities to be announced throughout the year.… Read the rest
From 10th March, players will be able to unleash Gogeta SS4’s power in DRAGON BALL FighterZ. The strongest Saiyan, born from the fusion of Goku and Vegeta, Gogeta SS4 is proficient in every aspect of combat, using life-threatening Ki Blasts as well as relentless close combat attacks!
A new Patch will also hit on 9th March fixing minor issue and further balancing the whole roster!… Read the rest
Over the weekend, BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment held its first DRAGON BALL GAMES BATTLE HOUR Livestream Event, an online event celebrating all things DRAGON BALL. Amongst all the exciting activities and tournament bouts that took place during the 12 hour livestream event, we also shared news regarding incoming updates for some of our most beloved DRAGON BALL titles, including:
Gogeta (Super Saiyan 4), will be playable in DRAGON BALL FighterZ starting on March 10th!… Read the rest
Global esports organization Gen.G and the University of Kentucky (UK) announced that the two will join forces for a ‘University of Kentucky Esports Invitational’ as part of their ongoing partnership. Gen.G and UK have invited its athletic rivals to compete on March 12-14, 2021 in League of Legends, Valorant and Rocket League that will be streamed on twitch.tv/universityofky… Read the rest
Following the success of the FIFA Lockdown Championships in 2020, AoC Sport is once again partnering with the British Esports Association (BEA) to offer students the chance to represent their college in the AoC Sport FIFA 21 Cup.
52 colleges from across the country will compete in weekly fixtures from March to May, with 41 teams competing in the Xbox One tournament and 38 teams in the PlayStation 4 tournament.… Read the rest
The Mid-Season Invitational (MSI) is returning in 2021.
The games will be played at the Laugardalshöll indoor sporting arena, where the historic “Match of the Century” 1972 World Chess Championship was held.
MSI FORMAT CHANGES
Introducing: No more Play-Ins! All teams from all regions will now start off in the same stage of MSI.
What you can expect from the RLCS X Spring Split.
The Spring Split brings a new challenge for pros to conquer. First was the Swiss format in the Fall Split. Next was the Winter Split’s Double-Elimination format. Now, the Spring Split brings a 20-team format for teams to master. It’s a blend of Round-Robin Group Play, a double-elimination bracket where some teams are seeded directly into the Lower Bracket (we call this the Knockout Gauntlet), and, finally, a single-elimination bracket.… Read the rest
KRAFTON announced that the game has hit over five million pre-registrations on Google Play within a week.
Those eager to join the fight can pre-register on Google Play * to get an exclusive vehicle skin and the latest information on the game, with App Store pre-orders coming at a later date.… Read the rest
HyperX is the first official sponsor for FACEIT Collegiate Leagues. The partnership will span the recently revealed FACEIT collegiate programs for Counter Strike: Global Offensive, League of Legends and VALORANT with a combined prize pool of $55K. Together, FACEIT and HyperX will work together to support college esports clubs, providing funding and prizing for intramural events and programs.… Read the rest