French tech startup Unique Entertainment Expérience, which is doing business as Powder, announced that it has secured a $14M USD Series A financing round led by Paris-based venture capital firm Serena. Further investors include General Catalyst, Slow Ventures, Alven Capital, Banque publique d’investissement (Bpifrance) through its fund Digital Venture, Secocha Ventures, Turner Novak, and Kevin Hartz. The startup, which was co-founded in 2018 by Stanislas Coppin (CEO), […]
All Changes made to champions in Patch 11.8 of League of Legends
Patch 11.8 of League of Legends comes with a lot of changes for champions. Aside from the changes for jungle champions in order to fit better into the meta, Riot has also made changes to other champions. Most of these adjustments were made to limit the champions’ use in other lanes and strengthen their roles […]
Every League of Legends item update in Patch 11.8
Patch 11.8 of League of Legends updates additions to the items department. From the introduction of a new champion to nerfs and buffs, this new patch has something for everyone. There are also changes to the in-game shop highlighted below. Item changes in Patch 11.8 update Moonstone Renewer Starlit Graceheal is now 60 at all levels […]
OWL 2021 Power Rankings – #12 NYXL
At the 12th position of our Overwatch League 2021 power rankings are the New York Excelsior. While the team consistently placed in the Top Three of the past Overwatch League season, the recent changes to the roster might not be enough to get this result again in 2021. New York Excelsior 2021 Roster Preview Tank: […]
CLG Secures Marketing Partnership With Samsung – The Esports Observer
Samsung Electronics America will become the official computer memory hardware devices partner for all teams under the banner of CLG, the esports organization owned by Madison Square Garden Company. In addition to its category partnership, Samsung will become the presenting partner of CLG’s amateur tournament initiative, now under the heading of the Samsung Open Tournament […]
OWL 2021 Power Rankings – #13 Chengdu Hunters
The Chengdu Hunters come 13th of our Overwatch League 2021 power rankings. The team is one of the most flexible in the entire League, with a large roster allowing frequent replacements. Chengdu Hunters 2021 Roster Preview The Chengdu Hunters have one of the largest rosters in the entire Overwatch League. With a total of 12 […]
Hi-Rez Studios launches Creativity Unchained remote work policy – Esports Insider
Atlanta-based game publisher Hi-Rez Studios has revealed Creativity Unchained, a programme that allows its employees in the USA and UK to work remotely. The new remote work policy encourages over 80 percent of Hi-Rez Studios employees to work where they feel most productive. According to the release, plans are already being made to expand the […]
Fortnite: Patch Notes v16.20 – Off-Road Vehicle Mods, 50-Player Creative Lobbies, Bug Fixes & More
Learn everything you need to know about Fortnite’s newest update. Two weeks removed from patch v16.10, Epic Games tested and deployed a follow-up. Fortnite patch v16.20 marks the second game update since Chapter 2 – Season 6 arrived in March. This “Primal” season added some unique features and weapons for players to learn, but the […]
WePlay Ultimate Fighting League strengthens business operations with new agreement – Esports Insider
Representatives from esports media holding company WePlay Esports, alongside professional boxers Oleksandr Usyk and Vasyl Lomechenko, have signed an agreement to create a company that will hold WePlay Ultimate Fighting League (WUFL) tournaments. According to the release, the new company will also develop products and operate worldwide, with some projects expected to go ‘beyond esports’. WUFL will […]
European VCT Challengers 2 teams set, Team Liquid and Fnatic qualify
The European VALORANT Champions Tour Stage 2 Challengers 2 teams are locked in, meaning only eight teams still have a chance to qualify for two Challengers Playoffs slots and represent the European, Turkish and CIS Regions at Master 2. While FunPlus Phoenix and Guild Esports qualified previously, the playoff field is already crowded with top […]