With the Black Ops Cold War beta releasing tomorrow, Treyarch has revealed all the changes from the Alpha into the Beta By allowing players to participate in an open Alpha, Treyarch has gained a lot of valuable feedback heading into the next two weeks of beta access for the community. From this feedback, Treyarch has […]
4 walls, 14 days: Overwatch League players share their quarantine experience
From “prison food” to daily routines, several players described their quarantine and how it affected their Grand Finals game plan. Competing in the Overwatch League Grand Finals is a difficult process for any player. Alongside constant practice and game analysis, players often feel overwhelming pressure to win on behalf of their fans. For some players, […]
Toronto Ultra reveal full roster for the 2021 Call of Duty League season
Amidst a sea of controversy, the Toronto Ultra has revealed its full starting roster for the 2021 Call of Duty League season. Unlike other organizations, the Ultra has decided to take a more conservative approach in regards to next year. Instead of releasing most of its starting roster from 2020 and making some splash signings, […]
WNBA World Champion Aerial Powers Signs With Ford Model’s Esports and Gaming Division
The Esports and Gaming division of Ford Models Inc. has signed WNBA champion and gaming influencer Aerial “POWERzSURGE” Powers. Powers, who won a WNBA championship in 2019, plays for the Washington Mystics. Powers has also played basketball professionally across the globe and is an avid gamer who has commentated for the NBA 2K League on […]
ESL and GUNNAR Optiks Release Custom Gaming Glasses
Global esports league and tournament organizer ESL has partnered with GUNNAR Optiks to create a line of esports gaming glasses for retail. ESL Blade, the first signature ESL design released by GUNNAR, is part of a three-year licensing partnership between the two companies previously reported by The Esports Observer. Following the release of Lighting Bolt […]
Verizon Named 5G and Wireless Partner of Prudential Center, Will Help Build Out Dignitas East Coast Facility
Verizon announced Wednesday a multi-year partnership with the Prudential Center and the NHL team the New Jersey Devils, making it the “exclusive 5G and wireless partner” of both. In addition, Verizon will work with Dignitas to build out a “5G gaming center” within the esports organization’s East Coast studio adjacent to the Prudential Center. The […]
Cloud9 confirms floppy will play for its new CS:GO roster
Floppy left oSee, JT, motm, and Sonic to take part in C9’s new lineup. Ricky “floppy” Kemery has transitioned from Cloud9’s old CS:GO lineup to its new one being assembled by former caster and current general manager Henry “HenryG” Greer, the organization announced today. The move was originally reported by Jarek “DeKay” Lewis in September. […]
Why Black Ops Cold War needs a good Ranked mode to be successful
The Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War open beta releases tomorrow and fans will finally get to see a fuller side of multiplayer. While the alpha test was great for what it was, the open beta will reveal more of what Treyarch has been working on. Of course, not everything that will arrive at […]
Riot to Shut Down League of Legends Oceanic Pro League
Australia’s main professional League of Legends circuit, the Oceanic Pro League (OPL), will be shutting down, Riot Games announced earlier today. The league launched in 2017, with competition taking place in Sydney, Australia. Riot’s Sydney office will also be closing its doors, as its main function was to oversee the league. The announcement came from […]
Co-founder Joel Holmes-Darby departs Excel Esports – Esports Insider
British organisation Excel Esports has announced the departure of one of its co-founders, Joel Holmes-Darby. Holmes-Darby became the organisation’s Chief People Officer when Wouter Sleijffers and Robin McCammon were brought in as CEO and CCO, respectively, last January. RELATED: Ninjas in Pyjamas hires leads for community and communications No reasoning for the departure has been named, though a […]