Intel has released an official statement regarding the Intel World Open, a Rocket League and Street Fighter V tournament which was to take place in conjunction with the 2020 Tokyo Olympic Games. “Due to the evolving global situation around COVID-19 and the postponement of the Olympic Games, the Intel World Open, and the planned May […]
Allied Esports teams up with HyperX for Online Tournaments
Allied Esports has announced a partnership with gaming peripherals brand HyperX for its upcoming online tournaments offering. With the ongoing situation regarding COVID-19, the two brands will collaborate on moving the former’s popular weekly competitions online. Allied Esports and HyperX Jud Hannigan, CEO of Allied Esports, commented in a release: The current landscape has required […]
Japan limitiert Spielzeit für Minderjährige – Tekken-Entwickler empört – ESPORTS
Ein Regierungsbezirk in Japan hat eine Verfügung erlassen, die die Zeit von Jugendlichen an Computern und Smartphones auf eine Stunde reduzieren soll. Tekken-Produzent Katsuhiro Harada kritisiert den Plan der Präfektur scharf. Um einer vermeintlichen Internetsucht unter Jugendlichen Herr zu werden, hat die japanische Präfektur Kagawa seit dem 1. April die Nutzung von Computerspielen und Smartphones […]
World RX to launch Esports in partnership with Motorsport Games
The World Rallycross Championship has announced an Esports series for its real-life drivers as well as sim racers, in partnership with Codemasters and Motorsport Games. The RX Esports Invitational aims to replace the real-life events postponed due to the coronavirus pandemic. Its first race will replace the season-opener at Catalunya on April 19 using Codemasters’ […]
Flamengo Esports adds Redragon as peripherals partner
Simplicity Esports and Gaming Company has announced gaming peripherals maker Redragon as the latest sponsor for its Flamengo Esports brand. Redragon, which makes devices such as headsets, keyboards, and mice, joins other Flamengo Esports sponsors such as Adidas and Twitch. RELATED: Simplicity Esports receives $500,000 investment from Triton Funds Roman Franklin, President of Simplicity Esports, commented […]
Knut’s Daughter Shows Esports Promise In Roblox Fight
Knut’s daughter is showing some real esports acumen after she handily dispatched a griefer in Roblox. Norwegian bodybuilder and Twitch streamer Knut Spildrejordehas is perhaps best known for his controversial streams and periodically getting banned for them. His latest ban happened at the King of Twitch Poker Invitational last year when he bought in several […]
Amuka Esports acquires tournament organiser Incendium Gaming
Amuka Esports has announced the full acquisition of Incendium Gaming, a tournament organiser in the fighting game community (FGC). Amuka Esports, which creates localised esports hubs for casual gamers across North America, has made the acquisition as part of its mission to grow niche gaming communities. RELATED: Amuka Esports acquires Canadian esports venue Waves E-Gaming Incendium Gaming […]
Anstatt Fußball: La Liga macht Esport-Spieltag in FIFA 20 – FIFA
Fußball ist abgesagt und dennoch spielen die Erstligisten in Spanien gegeneinander: in FIFA 20. Das Ganze wird auf Twitch übertragen. Die ersten Spieltage sind online schon absolviert: La Liga hat gegen die Corona-Langeweile ein Esportsturnier gestartet. Es ging am Freitag los. Von jedem spanischen Erstligisten ging ein Spieler ins Rennen und spielt im K.o.-System gegen […]
NBA 2K League to host 3-on-3 online tournament
Starting on Friday, March 27, the NBA 2K League will host The NBA 2KL Three for All Showdown, a 3-on-3 tournament that will pit top fans, influencers and top female 2K players playing in the NBA 2K20 MyPark game mode for the opportunity to challenge NBA 2K league teams. The tournament will be held completely […]
The DeanBeat: Esports pivots to digital because of the coronavirus
As the coronavirus epidemic accelerated, esports had to change. The first sign was when Blizzard canceled its events in China on January 29, to protect the safety of people who gathered at live events at stadiums in China to cheer on their favorite esports stars. And now, all of the esports events are being canceled […]