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Tencent have announced plans to build the world’s first “esports town” in China, and has reached a “framework agreement” with Wuhu City in China to start work on development. The esports town is to include “an esports theme park, esports university, cultural and creative park, animation industrial park, creative block, …

Last week, it was revealed that a Blizzard scoring error cost Peter ‘Gaara’ Stevanovic a spot at the HCT Spring Playoffs. It was an unfortunate situation. Stevanovic took to video late last week to reveal that, although he initially believed he had enough points to qualify, a Blizzard error had …

Team Liquid has announced a partnership with gaming analytics firm Mobalytics, with the two companies working together to further the role of analytics in professional League of Legends. The partnership between the two companies will see Team Liquid’s players, analysts and coaches working closely with Mobalytics ahead of their run …

Ed Boon knows fighting games. He’s been behind the Mortal Kombat series since its first release in 1992, and working on fighting games ever since. The series has become known now for it’s slower paced, more methodical approach to fighting games compared to lightning fast titles like Street Fighter. Ed …

Gambit Esports have declined their invite to the ESL One Cologne 2017 qualifiers, and will be giving their slot to Tricked Esport. Gambit declined their invitation for the closed qualifier, which will take place on May 20-21 with 12 teams battling for two slots in the main event. “We regret …

Laser Kittenz has tabled a last minute bid for two EU LCS slots, entering their bids on the last available day. According to a report from Dot Esports, Laser Kittenz launched as an Overwatch team in March this year, led by ex-Misfits manager ‘Alicus’ Saba. The team are bidding for …

Australian sports outfit the Adelaide Crows have made history by being the first mainstreams sports organisation in Australia to buy an esports team. Surprisingly, the team they’ve purchased aren’t for a sports game, which is the more standard route for sports organisations to get involved, but a league of legends …

Shortly after banning a player for two years yesterday, the Esports Integrity Coalition (ESIC) has released a survey, looking to canvas opinions with regards to the appropriate sanctions for those caught cheating. It’s unusual for a governing body to attempt to crowd-source justice but the ESIC has had a lot …

Gillette has announced a sponsorship deal with Chinese League of Legends outfit EDward Gaming, making the popular team Gillette’s first. Gillette have some prior experience with esports. They are partners with the ESL and also sponsor League of Legends player / team owner Enrique ‘xPeke’ Cedeño. The sponsorship for EDward …

Mexican Soccer Team Club América has teased an esports reveal on social media, suggesting that they’ll be the first Mexican soccer outfit to take the plunge into digital sports. They’re got the space for it. Estadio Azteca, where the club plays, is one of the biggest stadiums in the world …