Esports

The mobile version of PUBG celebrates its second anniversary since its release on March 2015, 2018. (Image: PUBG Mobile/Tencent Gaming)

PUBG Celebrates 3rd Anniversary, Happy 2nd Birthday to PUBG Mobile

On March 15, PlayerUnknown’s Battlegrounds (PUBG) by Tencent Gaming, celebrated the second anniversary of the mobile version of the popular battle royale video game. On Mach 23, PUBG, which was initially released in 2017, turned three-years-old. “PUBG has come a long way since March of 2017 and we fully understand […]

Phoenix Suns rookie Ty Jerome mans the controls for the virtual Phoenix Suns versus the Minnesota Timberwolves on NBA 2K. (Image: Phoenix Sun/Twitch)

NBA Players and Video Games: Ty Jerome Streaming NBA 2K and Fortnite

With the NBA season suspended due to the coronavirus pandemic, Ty Jerome (Phoenix Suns) and Josh Okogie (Minnesota Timberwolves) headed into the virtual world to get their basketball fix on NBA 2K. The Suns streamed the game on Twitch for their fans. Jerome, an avid gamer, recently streamed Fortnite with […]

Karakin is the fifth map on PUBG and the smallest at 2km by 2 km. (Image: Tencent Games)

PUBG Introduces New and Smallest Map, ‘Karakin’

PlayerUnknown’s Battlegrounds (PUBG) introduced a new map, Karakin, to its PC and console platforms. Karakin, the fifth map, is a smaller map designed for 64 players instead of the typical 100-player, battle royale. Meanwhile, eSports are thriving in the wake of the global coronavirus pandemic, and PUBG Mobile will launch […]

The Rocket League World Championship in Dallas has been cancelled over worries about the coronavirus. (Image: Rocket League/Psyonix)

Psyonix Cancels Rocket League World Championship Due to Coronavirus Concerns

Developer Psyonix has canceled the Rocket League Champions Series (RLCS) World Championship, citing the coronavirus outbreak as the reason for its decision. The Curtis Culwell Center, located just outside of Dallas, planned to host the Rocket League World Championship from April 24-26. Alternatives Under Consideration Psyonix announced the decision on […]

The coronavirus outbreak in China has forced the cancellation of multiple esports competitions. (Image: Getty)

Coronavirus Forces Cancellation of ESports Events in China

Escalating concerns over the recent coronavirus outbreak have caused the postponement or cancellation of several esports events in China, including multiple homestands for the upcoming Overwatch League season. The Overwatch League cancelled homestands throughout February and March in an effort to protect the health of both players and fans. Overwatch […]

Christian McCaffrey, RB from the Carolina Panthers, on Madden 20 football video game by EA Sports. (Image: EA Sports)

Christian McCaffrey Youngest to Join Madden Football 99 Club

Carolina Panthers running back, Christian McCaffrey became the youngest player in both NFL and gaming history to earn a 99 rating on Madden 20 football video game by EA Sports. McCaffrey joins the exclusive Madden 99 Club with other players who achieved a rare perfect rating by EA Sports game […]

New map coming to 'Fortnite' Season 11? glimpse into a screen shot for Season 11 found by data miners. (Image: @ShiinaBR/Twitter)

Fortnite Rumors: New Map Coming with Season 11

Rumors suggest that Fortnite will be getting a new map or a map overhaul with the introduction of Season 11. The Season X Live Event will take place on Sunday, October 13, 2019, which marks the official conclusion of Season 10, and the start for Season 11. Fortnite Season 10 […]

Six people were arrested in Australia for allegedly fixing matches in a CS:GO tournament. (Image: Valve)

Australian Police Arrest Six Esports Players for Alleged CS:GO Match-Fixing

Six Australian Counter-Strike: Global Offensive (CS:GO) players have been arrested for allegedly fixing matches during a tournament, the first time police in the country have launched an investigation into esports match-fixing. Four of the individuals – all men, and all between the ages of 19 and 22 – were from […]

Newly acquired member of the LA Lakers, Anthony Davis (right), is featured on this year’s cover for NBA 2K20. (Image: Y2K Sports)

Popular Hoops Video Game ‘NBA 2K20’ September 6 Release Date

The 21st installment of the popular NBA 2K video game series debuts on September 6, 2019 with the release of ‘NBA 2K20’. The cover of the newest edition features Anthony Davis in a Lakers uniform. Dwyane Wade will be on the cover for NBA 2K20 Legend Edition. NBA 2K20 is […]

ABC and ESPN have delayed the airing of highlights from an Apex Legends tournament following last week’s mass shootings. (Image: Respawn Entertainment/BroBible)

ESPN Delays Broadcast of Apex Legends Tournament Highlights After Mass Shootings

ESPN and ABC have decided to delay scheduled airings of a highlights package from the EXP Invitational Apex Legends tournament, citing recent mass shootings as a reason for pulling the programming. The decision was first reported by Rod “Slasher” Breslau, who obtained a letter sent to ABC affiliates explaining the […]

New York City hosts the inaugural Fortnite World Cup. (Image: Epic Games)

2019 Fortnite World Cup List of Qualifiers Solo and Duos

The Fortnite World Cup begins this weekend in New York City and Turner “Tfue” Tenney is probably the most notable qualifier battling it out for a $3 million first place prize in NYC. We compiled a complete list of World Cup qualifiers — 100 solo and 50 duos (teams). Epic […]

The 2019 Fortnite World Cup starts July 26 in New York City. (Image: Epic Games)

How to Watch Fortnite World Cup, Ninja Fails to Qualify

The 2019 Fortnite World Cup begins July 26 in New York City next weekend to determine who is the best Fortnite player in the world. Do not worry because there are multiple ways how to watch the Fortnite World Cup even though streamer and Fortnite GOAT, Tyler ‘Ninja’ Blevins, will […]