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LEC Teams To Continue Online Play Through 2020 Summer Split

"League of Legends" fans were informed by the League of Legends European Championship that the 2020 Summer Split playoffs and finals will continue remotely due to COVID-19 precautions.

Epic Games Says Battle Against Apple, Google A Push For 'Fair Competition'

"Fortnite" developer Epic Games is suing both Apple Inc (NASDAQ: AAPL) and Alphabet Inc's (NASDAQ: GOOG) Google after both mobile app platforms removed the company's popular battle royale title from th

Former FaZe Clan Leaders Create XSET To Promote Diversity In Esports

Former FaZe Clan president Greg Selkoe created a new gaming and esports organization XSET to fill a void in the gaming marketplace, particularly the lack of diversity in gaming and esports.

Call Of Duty League Players Speak Out Against Servers

Activision Blizzard's (NASDAQ: ATVI) "Call of Duty: Modern Warfare" is the first title in the franchised Call of Duty League (CDL).

100 Thieves Drops LCS Player Mateos After Calling Out Coaches

When "League of Legends" player William "Mateos" Hartmen was benched from the starting roster of the 100 Thieves LCS team, he took to social media to share his opinions about the situation. In a series of deleted tweets, he directed his frustrations toward the team's coaching staff.

Twitch Launches Sports Category, Partnerships With NBA, NHL, UFC

Amazon.com, Inc.'s (NASDAQ: AMZN) Twitch streaming platform has been the top place to broadcast video games and esports, and the company is expanding its reach.

Chess.com, Playwire Enter Strategic Advertising Partnership

Chess.com, the leading chess company and popular website for gaming, and Playwire, a global technology company specializing in revenue amplification, have signed an exclusive digital advertising partnership.

Censor Reportedly Dropped From 'Call Of Duty' Challengers Team

Professional "Call of Duty" player Doug "Censor" Martin is a substitute player on the New York Subliners, but he has been outspoken about the issues surrounding substitutes and the Challengers scene. The player and streamer has been trying to convince league officials to change the substitute rules.

G2 Re-Signs 'Rainbow Six,' 'Rocket League,' And League Of Legends' Rosters Through 2022

G2 Esports, one of the top esports organizations in the world, has renewed its rosters in "League of Legends," "Rocket League," and "Rainbow Six" through 2022.

Call Of Duty League Hits Best Viewership Of The Season

Activision Blizzard's (NASDAQ: ATVI) "Call of Duty" has become a worldwide success, but things have been a little shakier on the esports side of the title.

Team Envy Signs 'VALORANT' Team

Top esports organization Team Envy has signed its first "VALORANT" roster as the title's esports scene continues to grow.

Chinese 'CS:GO' Teams To Return To LAN Events In August

Chinese teams are gearing up to return to physical events after the coronavirus pushed esports into an online format.

'Fortnite' Champion Bugha Signs With Gary Vee's VaynerGaming

17-year-old Kyle "Bugha" Giersforf made history in 2019 when he became the first-ever Fortnite World Cup Champion. Now, he's making it again as the first esports competitor to sign with VaynerGaming, Gary Vaynerchuk's newest addition to the VaynerSports agency brand.

Ninjas In Pyjamas Announce New 'VALORANT' Roster

More teams are solidifying professional "VALORANT" rosters as the Ignition Series continues to help shape the future of the game. Riot Games' tactical shooter is labeled as the next big esport, and organizations are already making plans to capitalize on it.

'Call of Duty' Player Crimsix Speaks Out About Gentlemen's Agreements

Activision Blizzard's (NASDAQ: ATVI) "Call of Duty: Modern Warfare" has become a best-selling title in the series of first-person shooters — but its entry as an e-sport has shown mixed results.

WePlay! Esports' $50,000 'VALORANT' Invitational Begins July 13

As part of Riot Games' Ignition Series, WePlay! Esports is hosting a $50,000 "VALORANT" Invitational. The six-day event will highlight some of the best European teams, including G2 Esports and Ninjas in Pyjamas.

Tyler 'Ninja' Blevins Mysteriously Reveals YouTube As New Streaming Home

Fans of popular streamer Tyler "Ninja" Blevins have been waiting anxiously for his return after Microsoft Corporation's (NASDAQ: MSFT) Mixer was dissolved and handed over to Facebook's (NASDAQ: FB) Gamin

Dota 2's International 10 Hits Record After Reaching $25M Prize Pool

After Valve postponed Dota 2's International 10 from its original August dates, the company left the event's schedule open. It hasn't negatively affected the interest, and fans have made sure to once again help the esport hit records.

Fandom Announces Muthead Madden Pro-Am Tournament Presented By America's Navy

Global media and entertainment platform Fandom has announced a Muthead Madden Pro-Am Tournament presented by America's Navy. This is the second esports event in the company's partnership.

'Call Of Duty' Data Mining Uncovers CDL Champs Cosmetic Packs

Activision Blizzard's (NASDAQ: ATVI) "Call of Duty: Modern Warfare" has received some significant updates. "Warzone" now contains a 200-player battle royale arena, and changes to the MP5 could switch up the competitive meta.