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The 2017 version of the Guinness World Records Gamer’s Edition just launched, right on time for Christmas. Editor Stephen Daultrey tells MCV why retailers should consider having the book on their shelves. It’s the 10th anniversary of the Guinness World Records Gamer’s Edition this year. How have you been able …
Read More »Finnish ice hockey team IFK Helsinki signs Overwatch roster
IFK Helsinki, a ice hockey team based in the Finnish capital, has entered the world of eSports by picking up an Overwatch team. The Overwatch team will be known as the Helsinki REDS, and was put together by manager Christer Kasurinen and team captain Roope Ruape” Kurkela. The current roster …
Read More »Team Secret signs KheZu
Maurice "KheZu" Gutmann has left Escape Gaming to join Team Secret after both teams failed to qualify for the Boston Major. KheZu will replace Lee ‘Forev’ Sang-don as Secret’s offlaner, and will make his debut for the team at the upcoming ASUS ROG Masters event due to kick off later …
Read More »Blizzard is creating its own league for professional Overwatch
At Blizzcon this past weekend Blizzard revealed the Overwatch League, a professional competition run by the developer. The league will kick off in 2017 and feature teams based in cities across the world. Weekly league play matches will be broadcast online while the end of season playoffs will be traditional …
Read More »iceiceice: "Streaming is destroying careers"
Daryl Koh "iceiceice" Pei Xiang, captain of the Faceless Dota 2 team, has said that streaming is destroying players’ careers in China. In an interview with Cnet iceiceice was asked about the lucrative streaming contacts that players can earn in China, and he had some controversial views on the subject. …
Read More »Machine leaves ESL to go freelance
Alex "Machine" Richardson has left ESL in order to become a freelance caster and host. His last event was the ESL Pro League Season 4 Finals in Brazil last weekend, meaning he is now free to host and cast tournaments from any organiser. Machine is best known for his work …
Read More »Dates for Dota 2’s The International 7 confirmed
The dates for the Spring Dota 2 Major and The International 7 have been announced, months before either competition is due to take place. The Spring Major open qualifiers will be the first Valve event post Boston, and run March 6th through to March 9th 2017. They are then immediately …
Read More »Opinion: UK eSports is booming but mustn’t forget its grassroots
ESL UK co-managing director James Dean discusses what lessons we can learn from the past failures of eSports in the UK and why it’s important not to forget them. 2016 has been a massive year for eSports. With TV production companies all over the world finally committing to coverage, eSports …
Read More »WESA introduces arbitration court for eSports
WESA has created an arbitration court for eSports professionals to help settle disputes. The court will act independently of WESA, despite being founded by the group, and will help settle disputes related to matters such as contract disputes, prize money pay out and distribution, financial misconduct and player representation. The …
Read More »Doublelift to take a break from pro League of Legends
Yiliang "Doublelift" Peng is taking a break from professional League of Legends and therefore will not compete in the 2017 Spring Split. The news comes after a disappointing performance for Doublelift and his TSM team at Worlds. The team were favoured to do quite well, as the top seed from …
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