This is part of an article series revisiting the greatest Super Smash Brothers: Melee tournaments. After two decades of competition, the game has seen numerous memorable events. The most significant of those deserve a second look. gen·e·sis – the origin or coming into being of something The name “genesis” is very fitting for the tournament …
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Streamers vs Tournament Organizers: the Future of Dota & Esports The recently held DotaPit was the first tournament that ran after Valve’s new official statement on streaming rights. Valve’s Statement for those who missed it: “Starting September 15, the Dota license we will be updated to reflect the following: Organizers that run Dota 2 …
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With the retirement of Team SoloMid’s Søren “Bjergsen” Bjerg, League of Legends has lost one of its most iconic players. A dominant and accomplished talent, the TSM mid laner was one of the most important players in North America. Spanning almost a full decade, he has left behind a rich career full of both …
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Victory! The cherished golden letters flashed on their screens as they destroyed the enemy nexus for the night’s final time. Many doubted them. In previous competitions, they always disappeared at the highest level. That would not be the case tonight. The entire roster was in utter elation at their achievement. Loyal fans erupted in …
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South Korea is known for dominating many esports. With their work ethic, infrastructure, and overall culture, the country has consistently produced the best. In both StarCraft titles they essentially wrote the entirety of its history. Playing League of Legends, they dominated international competition for years. In Overwatch, with their streak of wins, it almost …
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He hates talking about himself. He was never good at it. But for someone who doesn’t like to speak about himself, he’s one of the most important individuals working behind the scenes in the Counter Strike: Global Offensive industry. If you prefer the Q&A-version of this interview, please find it here. A charismatic referee …
Introduction Something often ignored I always find fascinating is the backgrounds of in-game items. One of my favorites is this: Unearthed near the marshes of Kaladoun, the Bloodthirster is thought to have belonged to a powerful soulstealer named Frax Van Itt. The wielder of this dangerous weapon is forever bound to the blade and …
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This is part of an article series revisiting the greatest Super Smash Brothers: Melee tournaments. After nearly two decades of competition, the game has seen numerous memorable events. The most significant of those deserve a second look. Saved By The Bell Often people joke about living in the darkest timeline, mostly whenever Hungrybox clutches …
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Gaming was always a big deal for Frankie Ward – a sanctuary, if you will. Born in South London, her childhood consisted of playing games on her dad’s laptop and Sega Master System, with classics like Monkey Island II and Sonic the Hedgehog. It was a beginning – moving to a quiet village, sharing …
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The mandate is not easy to keep. Do not bring ruin on yourselves. Send forth everywhere the light of your good fame; Consider what Heaven did to the Yin. High Heaven does its business Without sound, without smell. Make King Wên your example, In whom all the peoples put their trust. – Excerpt from …