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In today’s free edition of MCV, we reveal the state of the hardware market in the UK so far this year. We also talk to Blizzard’s Michael Chu about Overwatch and how the shooter is going to stand out from the fierce competition in this sector. Meanwhile, Sumo Digital’s Carl …

Much-hyped space exploration outing No Man’s Sky has been pushed back by as much as two months, rumours suggest. Kotaku reports that the game will miss its June 21st release date, and that a new date has not yet been put in place. The slip could be as much as …

More details about Microsoft upgraded Xbox One have emerged online. Yesterday it was claimed that Microsoft is working on an upgraded, more powerful Xbox One as well as a smaller Xbox One Slim. Other reports also suggest that a pair of Xbox streaming devices might be announced at E3. Now …

‘I’m too busy running the company to do enough of the creative work I love,’ co-founder of UK studio explains, adding that he will move into freelance

Gabriel "FalleN" Toledo is the AWPer and in-game leader for Luminosity Gaming, and one of the most skilled and admired players in Counter-Strike. Following LG’s 2-0 win over Renegades, FalleN took the time to chat with theScore esports about the rise of Brazilian talent in CS:GO and ELEAGUE’s first 16-0 …

Lee "Faker" Sang-hyeok has no equal in the world of League of Legends. Crowned king of his profession as a rookie, the 20-year-old megastar has done nothing but grow his legacy since his debut just over three years ago in February of 2013. In his first eight domestic leagues, Korea’s …

The release of the first new Blizzard IP in 17 years has made many fans, players, and teams excited for the next surefire esports title in 2016. The early adopters are looking for big payouts with the hopes that Blizzard invests in Overwatch esports the same way they have with …

Let me be clear about something up front: I don’t really care if you buy Overwatch. This story isn’t about using my influence to try to get a large number of people to purchase the game. I love that you’re here, but in terms of your decision to buy or …

Turner Sports’ much heralded ELEAGUE, the first traditionally televised Counter-Strike: Global Offensive competition, finally debuted last night. Previous attempts to bring Counter-Strike to a television audience have not been successful, to put it mildly, but all the noises heading into Tuesday were good. Turner had brought on board leading industry …

Peripheral maker Nacon’s latest product is a gamepad for the PC, which is being targeted at the eSports market. Known as the GC-400ES Alpha Pad, which is a catchy name if you ask me, the controller has been designed with PC gamers and eSports pros in mind, and apparently caters …