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Esports organisation Team Immunity has been banned from participation in any Riot-organised League of Legends competition after failing to pay their players in a timely fashion, aruling issued todayexplains. Team Immunity has been part of the Oceanic League of Legends scene since 2012, and placed first in 2013’s Season 3 …
Read More »The first Legacy of the Void major will happen at DreamHack Winter
Fans ofStarCraft 2and its upcoming expansionLegacy of the Voidwon’t have long to wait after its release for its first major tourney. DreamHackWinter willhosta $50,000Legacy of the Voidtournament from Nov. 26 to 29, just a few short weeks after the expansion’s Nov. 10 initial release. Read more at Daily Dot >>>
Read More »First Steps…Examining eSports legal framework
A lawyer and avid gamer Blum is at the centre of operations for Unikrn, a competitive platform aiming to take lead in the burgeoning eSports market, leading the operators business development and legalinitiatives. Bryce further maintains a full-time practice ineSports law through the law firm IME Law (Managing Partner).Blum details …
Read More »Games Media Awards: Players’ Choice voting is now open
Public voting is now open for the Players’ Choice category at this year’s Games Media Awards. The prize is the only one voted for by members of the public. Consumers can vote on a single piece of work to be named one of the top pieces of games media from …
Read More »What the future holds for Team Dignitas
Michael "ODEE" O’Dell has been in the eSports scene almost since its inception. Originally a professionalBattlefieldplayer in the early 2000s he went on to form and become the managing director ofTeam Dignitas, which has grown to become one of the biggest and most recognisable eSports organisations in the world. Read …
Read More »Accessories Update: Thrustmaster T150 racing wheel and Roccat Aluma headset
MCV takes a look at the best accessories heading to UK retail. This week, Thrustmaster has some wheely good news for racing fans and Roccat hopes it has the best buds for gamers Thrustmaster T150 Force Feedback A racing car wouldn’t be much use without a steering wheel, and for …
Read More »DraftKings to sponsor six leading esports organizations
Boston-based fantasy sports drafting giantDraftKingswill announce a sponsorship deal for six of the leading esports organizations across North America and Europe today. The deal will primarily focus on organizations established in theLeague of Legendsspace, as the partnership will also allow forLeaguefantasy gaming on the Draft Kings site. Read more at …
Read More »International Factfile 2015: Indonesia
Although it has a thriving development community, Indonesia continues to struggle with the high cost of games. The Asian country is home to more than 80 developers, with the vast majority concentrating on mobile and browser titles. These include Agate Studio, which earlier this year was voted the most desirable …
Read More »League Of DFS Legends: DraftKings Launching Fantasy eSports Platform
DraftKingsis launching afantasy eSports product, the first foray for a majortraditional fantasy sports site into the video game industry. DraftKingsannounced the launch via its Playbook:” We’re launching an esports section on DraftKings, where you can play fantasy esports and win big money, just like you do now with football, baseball, …
Read More »Participants accuse Lenovo for "Scamming" the India Gaming Week eSports tournament
Lenovo India Gaming Week eSports tournament recently concluded in Mumbai. The LAN gaming tournament featured 35 popular multiplayer titles, whichpositively gathered gamers’ attentionfrom all over the country. Despite the fact that the India Gaming Week tournament concluded successfully by Lenovo, a few gamers have raised very serious and shocking allegations …
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