[ad_1] These decisive stages will include a few very high-profile players who are likely to make it to the final, including F2Tekkz, Maestro, MsDossary and Nicolas99FC. The eChampions League doesn’t have as high stakes as some tourneys, with a grand prize of $100,000 awaiting the best virtual footballer. However, it’s really a litmus test for […]
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Epic banned over 1,200 ‘Fortnite’ World Cup players for cheating
[ad_1] Eight accounts received bans for teaming, or making unofficial alliances with their opponents. Only one had to give up prizes, but it’s still serious. There’s also one unnamed person who made it all the way to the semi-finals but was permanently banned from the game after they were caught using cheat software in the […]
AI defeated a top-tier 'Dota 2' esports team
[ad_1] So much for the best Dota 2 players having the skill to fend off cutting-edge AI. OpenAI Five has beaten five players from OG, the veteran team that won Valve's 2018 International, in a best-of-three exhibition match. The Verge noted that the deep… [ad_2] Source link
ESPN’s college esports show debuts tonight at 9 PM ET
[ad_1] The line between esports and other competitions continues to blur, and the latest sign is a new show from ESPN that’s about to air. College Esports Championship: Countdown will run every week, starting tonight at 9 PM ET. It’s all leading up to the very first ESPN Collegiate Esports Championship (CEC) in May, as […]
'Dota 2' app rewards you for predicting pro match winners
[ad_1] Valve doesn't just want you to watch Dota 2 eSports matches — it wants you to have a small stake in them. It just released a Dota Pro Circuit app for Android and iOS that lets you win Shards (the in-game currency for Dota Plus members) by predictin… [ad_2] Source link
Owning a Call of Duty eSports franchise could cost $25 million
[ad_1] Activision Blizzard is apparently making headway with the launch of the city-based Call of Duty League it announced in February. According to ESPN, an esports executive from the company has already been meeting with prospective buyers — namely profe… [ad_2] Source link
Overwatch League teams will play in their home cities next season
[ad_1] The @overwatchleague is coming home – and away! Starting in 2020, all Overwatch League teams will be playing in their home cities. We’re super excited to see our original vision brought to life. Thanks to all of our fans for your amazing support! — Nate Nanzer (@natenanzer) March 15, 2019 Taking pro Overwatch players […]