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Overnight the group stage of the ELEAGE Major concluded, meaning we now know the eight teams that will be fighting it out in the knockout stage of the competition this weekend.  NaVi, Virtus Pro, Fnatic, SK Gaming, Gambit eSports, FaZe Clan, Astralis and North all made it to the top …

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First title coming in March 2017

Bethesda has announced that its upcoming first-person sci-fi action game Prey will be released on May 5th 2017 on PS4, Xbox One and PC. Those who pre-order the game will also receive a special bonus in the form of the Cosmonaut Shotgun Pack. This exclusive pre-order bonus contains a special …

Bootcamps are a staple of all top level eSports, with big teams getting together a few weeks before a major tournament with the intention of training all day every day. But these cost a lot of money and a true boot camp is often out of reach of lower tier …

The Esports Integrity Coalition has announced that GameCo Inc. has joined the ESIC to promote gaming regulation with eSports and casinos.  GameCo Inc. is creator of the world’s first video game gambling machines, and knows more than a few things about gambling in the world of video games and eSports. …

Couple found in Bay Area apartment on Monday

Square Enix and Eidos Montreal have announced that Deus Ex: Breach and the Deus Ex: Mankind Divided VR Experience are now available to download for free on Steam. Breach was originally included as a separate game mode in Deus Ex: Mankind Divided, focusing on short, sharp stealth speed runs in …

The Pokmon Company has quietly launched a new mobile game based on the franchise, entitled Pokmon Duel. This free-to-play strategy title launched on both Android and iOS yesterday, without prior announcement. Inspired by board games such as Go, Pokmon Duel can be played solo or against other players worldwide, thanks …

The previously-closed developer behind Disney Infinity Avalanche Software is to re-open its doors courtesy of a deal with Warner Bros. The publisher has announced that it has re-established Avalanche Software as a first-party studio. Despite its new ownership, the developer will still be led by previous CEO John Blackburn and …