Gaming industry now raking up $110 billion a year in profits
The profit of the gaming industry increased compared to last year and amounted to $109.8 billion — a whopping 11% increase from 2017.
Solaar: “I am a very strict coach, but fair”
Eight teams fight it out in the CIS Minor for $50,000 dollars and two slots in the preliminary stage of IEM Katowice Major 2019. Before the minor, we talked to Aset “Solaar” Sembiev, head coach of the Syman Gaming team.
Drainys: “It’s been two years and the game is still the same laggy mess”
Former Natus Vincere PUBG player Svyatoslav “Drainys” Komissarov shared his opinion on the state of the battle royale game, the professional scene, and why he left NaVi.
January marks the return of League of Legends
The first week of the first 2019 League of Legends season is approaching. The years pass, the scenario evolves, new leagues arise and more and more games are played.
Afoninje: “We knew that we were guaranteed to win if we took Meepo”
After a very successful group stage for the Russian Gambit at the Bucharest Minor, Andrei “Afoninje” Afonin talked about their success there in detail.
Who are we betting on at the Bucharest Minor: Day 2
With the conclusion of Group A at the Bucharest Minor, we look into the opening matches of Group B. Will the favorites prevail once again?
Who are we betting on at the Bucharest Minor
On January 9th, the second major of the season and the first big tournament of the year — The Bucharest Minor — will take start. Eight teams will compete for $300,000 in prize money, 500 Dota Pro Circuit points and a slot for The Chongqing Major.
somedieyoung: “My goal was to find a professional team through the FPL”
The young Ukrainian player made waves in the FaceIT Pro League playing against the world’s best players. His performance there landed him a spot in Team Spirit.
The best of its class: Logitech G502
Logitech G502 Proteus Spectrum isn’t a new mouse, but so far it is one of the most popular in its class. In this mouse, Logitech skillfully fused the form along with the filling, getting a very versatile device for almost any task. But how?
GH: “When it comes to competition, Mind_Control is fearless”
After lackluster results in the second half of 2018, Team Liquid are ready to reclaim their throne at the Chongqing Major, according to Maroun “GH” Merhej.
CS:GO teams that won the most in 2018
2018 was a great year for Counter Strike, with several teams making well over a million from prize money alone. We take a look at the biggest winners of the year.
Biggest names in esports in 2018
They achieved high results, created competition, changed the industry, surprised by their achievements, and left their mark in the history of esports.
Iroh: “I always get called a cheater in every FPS game I play”
After successfully qualifying for PUBG’s $1 million Europe League, Team Random’s Omer “Iroh” Develi is most happy about proving to the world that his cheating allegations were wrong.
Bly: “I think I can count on at least TOP-8 at the WESG finals”
After winning in the Ukraine WESG qualifier, Aleksandr “Bly” Svysiuk packs his bags for the World Finals in Chongqing next year.
Ceh9: “The only way I see Zeus retiring is if NaVi drop to VP level”
Russian CS:GO commentator and ex NaVi member Arseniy “ceh9” Trinozhenko shared his opinion on the changes in MIBR and the possible retirement of Danilo “Zeus” Teslenko.
Ban wave hits PUBG, over 16 pro players banned
PUBG Pro League set to experience turbulance before it even starts, as game’s recent ban wave hits multiple professional players, including those qualified to the $1 million dollar league.
149 million dollars in prize money awarded in 2018
In 2018 almost $149 million dollars were paid in esports tournaments. We take a look at the biggest esports tournaments this year.
Justing: “Blizzard said they would make us Superstars”
Less than a week ago Blizzard announced they would be closing down Heroes of the Storm Global Championship and pulling all esports funding for the game effective immediately.
Will Team Liquid remain forever second in 2019?
It was the final match of ESL One New York 2018. Team Liquid faced mousesports as a clear favorite and it was theirs for the taking. And then they blew it.
Beyond the breaking point: mental health in esports
When it comes to esports and mental health, one of the most common terms is mindset. Players, coaching staff, and the community itself often refer to it as fundamental to better performance. But what does this word really mean?
Legends never die. Virtus.pro says goodbye to the icons of Polish CS:GO
Pasha Biceps has already hinted at the end of his career, and the Virtus.pro management is ready to bet on young people. But is now the time to do it?