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Read More »ESL rules against Academy and parent teams competing in the same event
Another week, another clash regarding the ownership of multiple teams in esports contests. This week, ESL has taken a tough stance, banning academy teams from competing in its events. This has meant that the several academy teams registered for European qualifiers this weekend for ESL One Cologne are no longer …
Read More »Uber accused of tracking iOS users even after app deletion
It has been alleged that Uber knowingly and deliberately broke iOS App Store user tracking rules. The New York Times reports that the Uber app used a technique called ‘fingerprinting’ to track a user’s device even after the Uber app itself had been uninstalled. The tech is designed to stop …
Read More »Two charged without detention over OGN Overwatch match fixing
Two individuals have been charged by South Korean authorities accused of match fixing in the wildcard qualifier finals for OGN’s Overwatch APEX Challengers Season 3. This comes fron an Inven report translated by ESPN Esports, who reported that the two have been charged without detention. Jin Seok-hoon and Baek Min-Jeh, …
Read More »Ubisoft teams up with Tencent for China-focused Might & Magic game
French publisher Ubisoft has joined forces with the biggest game company in the world to launch a new game designed specifically for China. Might & Magic Heroes: Era of Chaos is a mobile game that will be published by Tencent in the region this June. It is being developed by …
Read More »The Age of Scorpio: Is there a still a big secret to reveal for Project Scorpio?
Astrologers believe a Scorpio’s strength is resourcefulness. Despite being ruled by desire, they can control those urges until they can act on them. This is obviously a load of old codswallop, but it certainly chimes with Microsoft’s new console, which is both strong and resourceful, and Microsoft’s teasing launch strategy …
Read More »Call of Duty is returning to WWII
The rumours were true – Call of Duty will be returning to the past for the series’ next instalment. Activision has confirmed that this year’s CoD will go by the name of Call of Duty: WWII. It is being developed by Sledgehammer Games. Last year’s Call of Duty: Infinite Warfare …
Read More »It’s four No.1s now for Ghost Recon: Wildlands
Ubisoft’s Ghost Recon: Wildlands is No.1 again this week in a fairly quiet few days for the UK Top 10. That means the Tom Clancy game has now enjoyed two two-week jaunts at the top of the charts. The long legs of Rockstar’s Grand Theft Auto V continue to impress, …
Read More »MCV Jobs Weekly: Jake Tucker joins eSports Pro as editor
eSports Pro hires new editor, Premier appoints two senior account directors, Charlotte Nangle joins Curve Digital and Future appoints three new editors. eSports Pro appoints Tucker as editor Jake Tucker has joined MCV’s sister title eSports Pro as editor. Previously he was a contributor on Develop, but he’s also written for a …
Read More »All-women’s Stephen’s College offers up Overwatch scholarship
A small all-women’s college located in the American Midwest has made waves after offering up a varsity esports program. This makes Stephen’s College, in Missouri, the first women’s college to offer up a competitive gaming scholarship. Stephen’s College is planning to form an Overwatch team for the Fall season of …
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