Hey Fionn, We’ve only talked a few brief times, so writing this feels strange. Not that it’s uncomfortable—actually the opposite. It’s strange because it is comfortable. Even without much communication over the years, there’s still a feeling of kinship—as if I’m writing to an old friend. That’s what I love about writing—that you can …
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Benita “bENITA” Novshadian sat down with Esports Heaven for a chat where she discussed her daily schedule, transition to Valorant, opportunities for women in CS:GO and Valorant, as well her role in CLG Red and future plans for the roster. Benita also shared her thoughts on Tournament finally shifting to LANs, like the recently …
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Valorant’s first-ever International LAN tournament: Masters Reykjavik has officially concluded. As mentioned in this article, the tournament began on Monday, May 24th, and spanned over a week with the Grand Finals being held on Sunday, 30th May. Before we delve into the details, let’s just take a moment to appreciate and marvel at this …
Esports Heaven was able to sit down and have a chat with JessGOAT, discussing working at events and what gives Siege and VALORANT that extra spark compared to other titles. Thanks for taking the time to interview with us. To start off, what was your opinion on this year’s Six Invitational? How was it …
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We were able to interview Ahman Green, an NFL player that played 12 seasons who was most memorable for being a Running Back for the Green Bay Packers. Recently, Green has turned towards his love for video games by becoming a professional esports coach, specifically for Lakeland University which is located in Plymouth, Wisconsin. …
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Introduction At the time of writing this, Golden Guardians are far-and-away the worst team in the LCS. Their bold decision to field a roster completely made up of rookie talent has exploded in their faces. The team has no direction, no experience, and not even a feeling of being capable of upsetting a top …
We’re just few days from Masters Reykjavik, VALORANT’s first international LAN tournament, after two months of regional Challenger’s tournaments where more than 2000 teams from seven different regions participated, but only ten have made it to Iceland. This article contains details about the format, schedule, participating teams of the Masters Reykjavik. Participating Teams: As …
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Kim “Khan” Dong-ha has arrived in the beautiful country of Iceland as part of the overwhelming favourites to win MSI 2021. Damwon Gaming KIA, the reigning World Champions, come fresh out of a 6-0 LCK playoffs and a regular season with only 2 losses. Funnily enough, this position isn’t entirely unfamiliar to Khan, who …
Esports has grown larger than I ever could’ve imagined. Not just in viewership or finances, but in the list of competitive titles. The landscape of games has never been so diverse. Long-term franchises like League of Legends and Counter Strike continue having strong involvement, while new games like Fortnite and VALORANT bring in a …
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Within the competitive streaming landscape, it’s difficult to build an audience. G2 Esports’s Ryleigh “RyyFyy” Fullerton has been able to foster a growing audience within the Rainbow Six Siege community. We had the chance to talk to Ry regarding her perspective on streaming, how to grow a hospitable fan base, and what her future plans …
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