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KSV Esports expands into PUBG, signing two players

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Former Overwatch pros Kim ‘EscA’ In-jae and Lee ‘Leetaejun’ Tae Jun have been signed by KSV Esports to form the organisation’s first PlayerUnknown’s Battlegrounds team. EscA has twice won the OGN Apex with Lunatic-Hai. However, having chosen not to move to the US to compete in the Overwatch League, he …

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Lyon gaming fined and forced to rebrand

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Mexican League of Legends team Lyon Gaming has landed itself in a spot of trouble after being ruled to have breached its Riot contract. EsportsInsider reports that the team has been fined $12,500 and told it must abandon its current branding after Riot was informed by a third party that …

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NRG Esports fires Max Bateman following sexual assault allegations

nrgpng NRG Esports fires Max Bateman following sexual assault allegations

NRG Esports has announced that manager Max Bateman has been fired after a Twitch streamer accused him of sexual assault. NRG CEO Andy Miller has confirmed that “Max Bateman will no longer be employed by the organization… in accordance with NRG ESports zero tolerance policy”. Streamer Dezaray Luna, who describes …

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Dallas Cowboys owners buys into CompLexity

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In what is a growing trend, Jerry Jones, the owner of American football team Dallas Cowboys, has acquired a majority stake in esports outfit CompLexity Gaming, CompLexity co-founder and CEO Jason lake will remain on board and retain a minority interest in the company, although fellow co-founder Jason Bass has …

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ESL announces Christmas charity derby

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ESL UK has joined forces with four computer retailers for a charity Christmas esports event. The Charity Christmas Derby will see staff from Ebuyer, SCAN, Overclockers UK and PC Specialist compete to earn points across five games including FIFA, Rocket League, and Halo 5. The winner will rightly claim ultimate …

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Addressing Overwatch player toxicity is one of Blizzard’s ‘highest priorities’

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Two of the leading Overwatch developers have said that addressing the game’s issue with toxic behaviour remains a key priority. Principal designer Scott Mercer told PC Gamer that the Overwatch team is working on "a multitude of initiatives internally", stressing that player reports are taken very seriously. "It’s super important …

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FaZe clan unveils new look CoD WW2 roster

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FaZe Clan has confirmed their Call of Duty roster for the WWII season, announcing the full lineup this Thursday. The lineup will see Preston ‘Priest’ Greiner and James ‘Replays’ Crowder joining Dillon ‘Attach’ Price and Tommy ‘ZooMaa’ Paparatto. It’s a big step for the team, with this being the biggest …

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3 things to consider before you PR your esports brand

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Swipe Right PR is a London-based entertainment technology agency. Nominated for MCV’s Best PR & Comms Team two years in a row, the agency offers everything from corporate communications and events management, right through to brand strategy and marketing. We asked Kirsty, Swipe Right’s founder and all around boss,  to spill …

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Vainglory opens pre-registration for 5 v 5 closed beta tests

vainglory in actionjpg Vainglory opens pre-registration for 5 v 5 closed beta tests

Vainglory has opened global pre-registration to allow players to sign up for a chance to play Vainglory’s forthcoming 5 v 5 mode. Currently the mobile MOBA only supports six players in 3 v 3 matches, however Super Evil Megacorp has claimed that it’s 5 v 5 mode has been created …

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