At the 2019 Esports Awards last night, one streamer was recognized above all others as Streamer of the Year. On the honey yellow stage in Arlington, Texas, the mayor of the city handed over the trophy to none other than Guy "Dr. Disrespect" Beahm.
Read MoreKurt "Kurt0411" Fenech is a competitive esports player and streamer with a bit of a reputation for having an attitude in the face of defeat. His profanity-laden rants, blow-ups, and conduct during Electronic Arts-sponsored events have led to him butting heads with EA in more than one instance.
Read MoreAh, Dota 2. Valve Software's biggest esports title regularly sits near the top of the Steam charts. We thought we'd take a look under the hood at some of the lesser known aspects of this massive MOBA, so read on. You're sure to discover something you didn't know about Dota 2.
Read MoreIt's always exciting when the EVO fighting video game tournament announces their annual lineup. This year's no different, though the games lineup announced for EVO 2020 brings some surprises. For instance: Mortal Kombat 11 has been snubbed by the competition after only a year of its release.
Read MoreAccording to the U.S. Patent And Trademark Office's online database, Anheuser-Busch has filed a trademark application for the phrase "the official beer of esports."
Read MoreAccording to the Hollywood Reporter, Tfue, one of the world's most popular Fortnite: Battle Royale players, has filed a lawsuit against his gaming organization. Turner "Tfue" Tenney today initiated the process for suing FaZe Clan, the esports organization he signed with in April 2018.
Read MoreHere's something you probably didn't see coming. Farming Simulator, a game that is exactly what it sounds like, is joining the likes of DOTA 2, CS:GO, and Overwatch as a title with an official esports league.
Read MoreA few weeks back, Blizzard suspended a pro Hearthstone player for making pro-Hong Kong comments during a livestreamed event. Now we're learning the backlash to that decision goes beyond players: at least one company, too, has withdrawn its support for Blizzard.
Read MoreAccording to LG Hyena, a Rainbow Six Siege player on the Luminosity Gaming squad, Ubisoft left his team completely in the dark about competing in the Siege Pro League. As a result, Hyena took to Twitter to make his unhappiness known.
Read MoreHow far would you go to protest a weird law? Would you give up tens of thousands of dollars, just to prove a point? That's what Street Fighter 5 pro Momochi did this past weekend, winning a tournament while also forfeiting over $45,000 in prize money.
Read MoreCan you imagine the stress an NFL kicker must be under when it's time for a last-second field goal attempt? That experience is reportedly right on par with how esports players feel when they're competing on a big stage, according to a new study.
Read MoreAfter ten months of dropping into Kings Canyon and World's Edge, Apex Legends has set its sights on something bigger: esports. Unfortunately, not all players will be able to take part.
Read MoreIn the world of Twitch, it can be difficult for a streamer to stand out. But for some, the spotlight isn't necessarily the end goal, as in the case for streamer XDoritosaurusX (real name Marcus Robb).
Read MoreEllie was just thirteen going on fourteen during the events The Last of Us. But how old will she be in The Last of Us: Part 2? Let's dig in and get this question answered.
Read MoreWhile still technically a prototype, this ingenious creation packs a punch. Here's what you need to know about defeating the sinister Shinra machine known as the Airbuster.
Read MoreAnimal Crossing: New Horizons has provided a lovely second life for gamers of all kinds. One chore that every Animal Crossing homeowner seems to get sick of is pulling the weeds that can sprout up around their lovely islands. If you're tired of dealing with pesky weeds, then you are in luck.
Read MoreWith the middle of 2020 approaching, gamers are becoming anxious to learn more about the next generation of consoles coming out soon. Xbox fans just received some exciting words from Xbox head honcho Phil Spencer that may actually show us how confident the Xbox team is in its next console offering.
Read MorePlayStation fans rejoice! After months of speculation and small reveals, Sony is finally poised to officially reveal some of the games that will be coming to the PlayStation 5 when it is released this holiday season. Official PlayStation Magazine ran an ad in this month's issue announcing a feature.
Read MoreThere are simply some places where man was never meant to venture. One of those places is apparently any unfinished areas within World of Warcraft. Twitch streamer Asmongold found that out the hard way when he and his party were slain by a Blizzard Game Master for trespassing in glitchy territory.
Read MoreWe're now racing toward the end of April, and right on cue, Microsoft has unveiled its May lineup for Games With Gold.
Read MoreInfinity Ward's Call of Duty: Warzone has proven to be an extremely fun battle royale game, but it's not entirely without issues. More than anything else, however, the game is suffering from an overabundance of cheaters. Infinity Ward explained that Warzone cheaters will get what's coming to them.
Read MoreAnimal Crossing's Isabelle is an undeniable icon. Even Doomguy loves her. Reddit user pkbronsonb shared a screenshot from Animal Crossing: New Horizons that proves that Isabelle may not always have the clearest idea of what's going on in the real world. Commenters on Reddit came to Isabelle's aid.
Read MoreIt has finally been confirmed that Valve is currently working on a level editor mode for its new VR game, Half-Life: Alyx. In fact, the game's Steam page already lists that a level editor is available for the game, which would presumably allow players to craft their own environments and gameplay.
Read MoreThe announcement of a Final Fantasy 7 remake has fans excited about seeing their favorite Final Fantasy game with updated graphics and new gaming mechanics. And while we're excited to see this remastered version, there is one character we could probably do without in the FF7 remake.
Read MoreWith major events like E3 being canceled, it's reasonable to wonder how COVID-19 might alter release plans for the next console generation. We may now have a bit of an answer to that in regards to the Xbox Series X, thanks to an interview with Xbox head honcho Phil Spencer on IGN's Podcast Unlocked.
Read MoreIt appears as though "No Russian" has caused problems for Russian gamers yet again. For those unaware, "No Russian" is a controversial mission from Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 that caused a stir when the original game was released. The remaster won't be released for the PlayStation 4 in Russia.
Read MoreTom Clancy's Ghost Recon: Breakpoint does not limit you to a single class, instead allowing you to switch between them for tactical purposes. Each centers on a different playstyle, ranging from stealth to sheer offensive power.
Read More
