YNk unhappy with banned CS:GO coaches becoming analysts

After the massive exodus of CS:GO coaches using a spectating bug, changes were being made across the league. However, it seems not all banned coaches want to leave. Plus, it seems their organizations don’t want them to leave either. FaZe clan coach Janko “YNk” Paunović has noticed this issue and is annoyed with how it […]

Apex Legends crossplay to begin with the Aftermarket collection event

Earlier today, we received our first trailer for the now confirmed Aftermarket Collection Event in Apex Legends Season 6. While it was rumored for weeks, there’s now official pieces of information for the event. Like with every other Collection Event, the main attraction are the skins and, more specifically, the new Heirloom Set. This time, […]

Riot Games fixes Ultimate line bugs from Valorant patch 1.09

The recent Valorant patch 1.09 did more than nerf Jett and the Operator. It also broke Sova and Phoenix, although, not in the usual fashion. The bug from the Valorant patch broke their voice boxes, silencing their signature Ultimate lines. If you’ve missed Phoenix yelling, “Joke’s over, you’re dead!” or Sova screaming, “Nowhere to run!” […]

BIG EAST Conference Signs Electronic Gaming Federation as Esports Partner

The BIG EAST Conference has selected the Electronic Gaming Federation as its governance, marketing, and distribution partner for esports. All 11 member schools will be able to compete in a year-long season spanning multiple titles as official EGF Collegiate league members. The deal is for three years. The EGFC season kicks off on Oct. 5 […]

NRG co-CEO H3CZ reportedly reacquires OpTic Gaming brand

He could be coming home. NRG Esports co-CEO Hector “H3CZ” Rodriguez has acquired his previously owned organization, OpTic Gaming, according to The Esports Observer.   The long-standing CEO helped make OpTic one of the most popular esports organizations in history. Although he left his position as the CEO of OpTic last year, H3CZ has reportedly reacquired […]

Sources: Pete Vlastelica Steps Down as Overwatch League Commissioner

Pete Vlastelica, who became the commissioner of Activision Blizzard’s Overwatch League after the abrupt departure of former OWL Commissioner Nate Nanzer in May of 2019, has stepped down as commissioner. Vlastelica, who also serves as president and CEO of Activision Blizzard Esports, appointed himself to the role when Nanzer announced he would be leaving for […]

Schalke 04 Supports FIFA Pro’s Decision Not to Pay to Play

In addition to its effect on competitive integrity at the top level, Reichert also notes that EA’s model impact’s the esport even more at an amateur level. Players like Schwartmann who are signed to a pro team will typically have their in-game transactions paid for by the organization. However, if you are a new player […]

Fnatic enters multi-year partnership with Hisense – Esports Insider

London-based organisation Fnatic has entered a multi-year partnership with Chinese multinational white goods and electronics manufacturer Hisense. The deal will see the parties collaborate through content, including product reviews. RELATED: Fnatic appoints chairman and bolsters leadership team This isn’t the first activation for Hisense in esports – in 2017, it became the exclusive television provider for Evil Geniuses. […]