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Esports

Once a niche subculture, esports and competitive gaming have now become a mainstream phenomenon. The Overwatch League and Call of Duty League feature wealthy owners from the NFL, League of Legends and Dota 2 regularly sell out stadiums, and Fortnite has its own World Cup. The next big sport could be a video game.

YouTube signs exclusive streaming deal for Activision e-sports like Call of Duty and OverwatchYouTube signs exclusive streaming deal for Activision e-sports like Call of Duty and Overwatch
Can the new Call of Duty League be the NFL of competitive gaming?Can the new Call of Duty League be the NFL of competitive gaming?
100 Thieves puts streamers, streetwear, and e-sports together in new HQ100 Thieves puts streamers, streetwear, and e-sports together in new HQ
The Overwatch League’s new jerseys are sickThe Overwatch League’s new jerseys are sick
NFL star Jay Ajayi is now a pro gamerNFL star Jay Ajayi is now a pro gamer
Andrew Webster
Ninja’s first Adidas sneaker will be out on December 31stNinja’s first Adidas sneaker will be out on December 31st
Respawn is launching an Apex Legends e-sports tournament with $3 million in prizesRespawn is launching an Apex Legends e-sports tournament with $3 million in prizes
Herman Miller is getting into gamingHerman Miller is getting into gaming
Andrew Webster
Designing League of Legends’ stunning holographic Worlds opening ceremony

With a little help from the Super Bowl and Louis Vuitton

Andrew Webster
Riot opened the League of Legends World Championships with a holographic hip-hop concertRiot opened the League of Legends World Championships with a holographic hip-hop concert
This teen Overwatch pro just had one of the best seasons in esports historyThis teen Overwatch pro just had one of the best seasons in esports history
Team Hong Kong’s unlikely journey to the Overwatch World Cup

Amid controversy, one team fights to prove they belong

Aron Garst
Call of Duty’s city-based league kicks off in JanuaryCall of Duty’s city-based league kicks off in January
Women-only e-sports events are building toward a future where they’re unnecessaryWomen-only e-sports events are building toward a future where they’re unnecessary
Riot doesn’t want League of Legends broadcasters discussing ‘sensitive topics’ on the airRiot doesn’t want League of Legends broadcasters discussing ‘sensitive topics’ on the air
Hearthstone player banned for supporting Hong Kong protesters during live streamHearthstone player banned for supporting Hong Kong protesters during live stream
After the Overwatch League grand finals, the league prepares to finally go globalAfter the Overwatch League grand finals, the league prepares to finally go global
The NBA 2K League expands beyond the NBA with new Shanghai teamThe NBA 2K League expands beyond the NBA with new Shanghai team
Faze Clan announces partnership with Manchester CityFaze Clan announces partnership with Manchester City
Fortnite is adding skill-based matchmaking and botsFortnite is adding skill-based matchmaking and bots
Louis Vuitton is designing new skins for League of LegendsLouis Vuitton is designing new skins for League of Legends
Team Liquid’s Dota 2 team was so successful they’re striking out on their ownTeam Liquid’s Dota 2 team was so successful they’re striking out on their own
Nike unveils new jerseys for Chinese League of Legends teamsNike unveils new jerseys for Chinese League of Legends teams
How 100 Thieves became the Supreme of e-sports

A new kind of entertainment company

Andrew Webster
Offset joined Faze Clan because its players are ‘rock stars’Offset joined Faze Clan because its players are ‘rock stars’
Illegal tournaments and rejected visas: Team Vietnam’s long road to the PUBG Nations Cup

Despite some serious obstacles, the team finished in fourth place

Aron Garst
Fortnite’s next tournament will also be its most controversial, thanks to mech suitsFortnite’s next tournament will also be its most controversial, thanks to mech suits
How fighting game tournaments are dealing with toxic and unruly players

A universal code of conduct could lead to better behavior

Steven T. Wright
No women competed at the Fortnite World Cup, but top players want to change that

Stars from Gen.G and Faze Clan are inspiring a new generation of Fortnite players

Nicole Carpenter
How the Fortnite World Cup could inspire the next Ninja or Tfue

The battle royale game is minting a new generation of superstars

Nick Statt
Watch Fortnite World Cup champion Bugha show off his trophy on The Tonight ShowWatch Fortnite World Cup champion Bugha show off his trophy on The Tonight Show
The Fortnite World Cup Finals were a victory lap for Epic Games

A three-day extravaganza that turned teenagers into millionaires

Andrew Webster
Epic teases Fortnite season 10 during World Cup FinalsEpic teases Fortnite season 10 during World Cup Finals
Fortnite World Cup: everything you need to know about Epic’s $30 million tournamentFortnite World Cup: everything you need to know about Epic’s $30 million tournament
This infamous Counter-Strike team helped pave the way for women in e-sports

The story of Les Seules

Nicole Carpenter
Epic will let you watch the Fortnite World Cup live while playing the gameEpic will let you watch the Fortnite World Cup live while playing the game
Dota 2 tournament The International 2019 surpasses $30 million prize pool, topping FortniteDota 2 tournament The International 2019 surpasses $30 million prize pool, topping Fortnite
Overwatch’s new ‘role queue’ feature lets you play the hero you wantOverwatch’s new ‘role queue’ feature lets you play the hero you want
Blizzard explains how home and away games will work in the Overwatch LeagueBlizzard explains how home and away games will work in the Overwatch League
Congress is bad at Rocket LeagueCongress is bad at Rocket League
Makena Kelly

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