While Fortnite continues to be one the biggest games on the market, many of gaming's biggest streamers are beginning to pull away from the battle royale phenomenon in a noticeable way. Two of more high profile examples of this would be CouRage and Myth. Both expressed an interest in branching out.
Read MoreFans at this year's Fortnite World Cup got to see something that doesn't happen very often; a competitor being removed from the tournament for blatantly cheating while playing.
Read More"Monk" and "gamer" are two words you rarely see paired together. Three Buddhist monks subverted expectations, entering and winning a Garena Speed Drifters competition earlier this month.
Read MoreIt looks like FaZe Jarvis is once again back in the news, but this time, it's not because of anything the former Fortnite pro and content creator did. Rather, it's because another major player in the esports community weighed in on his situation.
Read MoreGeoff Robinson, also known to StarCraft 2 esports fans as "iNcontroL," passed away this past Saturday, according to a report from Kotaku​.
Read MoreBlizzard has been in the news recently for a number of controversies, but the most recent one is perhaps more embarrassing than scandalous.
Read MoreJust last week, Dr Disrespect came under fire for labeling his streams in a misleading manner. He had been putting the word "drops" in stream titles, which led many disappointed viewers to believe that he was giving away keys to access the closed beta for Riot Games' Valorant. He has now responded.
Read MoreAt the 2019 Esports Awards last night, one streamer was recognized above all others as Streamer of the Year. On the honey yellow stage in Arlington, Texas, the mayor of the city handed over the trophy to none other than Guy "Dr. Disrespect" Beahm.
Read MoreKurt "Kurt0411" Fenech is a competitive esports player and streamer with a bit of a reputation for having an attitude in the face of defeat. His profanity-laden rants, blow-ups, and conduct during Electronic Arts-sponsored events have led to him butting heads with EA in more than one instance.
Read MoreAh, Dota 2. Valve Software's biggest esports title regularly sits near the top of the Steam charts. We thought we'd take a look under the hood at some of the lesser known aspects of this massive MOBA, so read on. You're sure to discover something you didn't know about Dota 2.
Read MoreIt's always exciting when the EVO fighting video game tournament announces their annual lineup. This year's no different, though the games lineup announced for EVO 2020 brings some surprises. For instance: Mortal Kombat 11 has been snubbed by the competition after only a year of its release.
Read MoreAccording to the U.S. Patent And Trademark Office's online database, Anheuser-Busch has filed a trademark application for the phrase "the official beer of esports."
Read MoreAccording to the Hollywood Reporter, Tfue, one of the world's most popular Fortnite: Battle Royale players, has filed a lawsuit against his gaming organization. Turner "Tfue" Tenney today initiated the process for suing FaZe Clan, the esports organization he signed with in April 2018.
Read MoreHere's something you probably didn't see coming. Farming Simulator, a game that is exactly what it sounds like, is joining the likes of DOTA 2, CS:GO, and Overwatch as a title with an official esports league.
Read MoreA few weeks back, Blizzard suspended a pro Hearthstone player for making pro-Hong Kong comments during a livestreamed event. Now we're learning the backlash to that decision goes beyond players: at least one company, too, has withdrawn its support for Blizzard.
Read MoreAccording to LG Hyena, a Rainbow Six Siege player on the Luminosity Gaming squad, Ubisoft left his team completely in the dark about competing in the Siege Pro League. As a result, Hyena took to Twitter to make his unhappiness known.
Read MoreHow far would you go to protest a weird law? Would you give up tens of thousands of dollars, just to prove a point? That's what Street Fighter 5 pro Momochi did this past weekend, winning a tournament while also forfeiting over $45,000 in prize money.
Read MoreCan you imagine the stress an NFL kicker must be under when it's time for a last-second field goal attempt? That experience is reportedly right on par with how esports players feel when they're competing on a big stage, according to a new study.
Read MoreAfter ten months of dropping into Kings Canyon and World's Edge, Apex Legends has set its sights on something bigger: esports. Unfortunately, not all players will be able to take part.
Read MoreIn the world of Twitch, it can be difficult for a streamer to stand out. But for some, the spotlight isn't necessarily the end goal, as in the case for streamer XDoritosaurusX (real name Marcus Robb).
Read MoreEllie was just thirteen going on fourteen during the events The Last of Us. But how old will she be in The Last of Us: Part 2? Let's dig in and get this question answered.
Read MoreWhile still technically a prototype, this ingenious creation packs a punch. Here's what you need to know about defeating the sinister Shinra machine known as the Airbuster.
Read MoreAnimal Crossing: New Horizons has provided a lovely second life for gamers of all kinds. One chore that every Animal Crossing homeowner seems to get sick of is pulling the weeds that can sprout up around their lovely islands. If you're tired of dealing with pesky weeds, then you are in luck.
Read MoreWith the middle of 2020 approaching, gamers are becoming anxious to learn more about the next generation of consoles coming out soon. Xbox fans just received some exciting words from Xbox head honcho Phil Spencer that may actually show us how confident the Xbox team is in its next console offering.
Read MorePlayStation fans rejoice! After months of speculation and small reveals, Sony is finally poised to officially reveal some of the games that will be coming to the PlayStation 5 when it is released this holiday season. Official PlayStation Magazine ran an ad in this month's issue announcing a feature.
Read MoreThere are simply some places where man was never meant to venture. One of those places is apparently any unfinished areas within World of Warcraft. Twitch streamer Asmongold found that out the hard way when he and his party were slain by a Blizzard Game Master for trespassing in glitchy territory.
Read MoreWe're now racing toward the end of April, and right on cue, Microsoft has unveiled its May lineup for Games With Gold.
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