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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.

Razer’s Respawn drink is caffeinated water for gamersRazer’s Respawn drink is caffeinated water for gamers
The Overwatch League’s commissioner has jumped to Epic GamesThe Overwatch League’s commissioner has jumped to Epic Games
Tfue’s fight against Faze Clan is new for e-sports, not YouTubeTfue’s fight against Faze Clan is new for e-sports, not YouTube
Activision reveals the first five teams for its city-based Call of Duty leagueActivision reveals the first five teams for its city-based Call of Duty league
The future of the Overwatch League starts tomorrow in DallasThe future of the Overwatch League starts tomorrow in Dallas
Fortnite is getting a World Cup for creative mode, tooFortnite is getting a World Cup for creative mode, too
The creator of PUBG thinks its future is in e-sportsThe creator of PUBG thinks its future is in e-sports
A Tetris pro helped me survive Tetris 99’s first big tournamentA Tetris pro helped me survive Tetris 99’s first big tournament
E-sports teams are flocking to Apex LegendsE-sports teams are flocking to Apex Legends
Nike is making jerseys for League of Legends teams in ChinaNike is making jerseys for League of Legends teams in China
Fortnite’s $30 million World Cup final is happening in JulyFortnite’s $30 million World Cup final is happening in July
100 Thieves adds former Activision exec as its e-sports empire grows100 Thieves adds former Activision exec as its e-sports empire grows
How the Overwatch League’s newest teams built their rosters from scratchHow the Overwatch League’s newest teams built their rosters from scratch
It’s time for Overwatch to go free-to-playIt’s time for Overwatch to go free-to-play
Fortnite, Overwatch, and Apex Legends: how to follow a huge week for e-sportsFortnite, Overwatch, and Apex Legends: how to follow a huge week for e-sports
Blizzard’s Overwatch League has a robust new spectator tool if you pay for an all-access passBlizzard’s Overwatch League has a robust new spectator tool if you pay for an all-access pass
Farming Simulator is getting its own e-sports league with more than $280,000 in prizesFarming Simulator is getting its own e-sports league with more than $280,000 in prizes
Epic will hold off on releasing game-changing Fortnite updates before big tournamentsEpic will hold off on releasing game-changing Fortnite updates before big tournaments
Lil Yachty joins FaZe Clan, the Supreme of e-sportsLil Yachty joins FaZe Clan, the Supreme of e-sports
Blizzard’s Overwatch League will have its first home games in Atlanta, Dallas, and LA next yearBlizzard’s Overwatch League will have its first home games in Atlanta, Dallas, and LA next year
Magic: The Gathering is getting a pro league with $10 million in prizesMagic: The Gathering is getting a pro league with $10 million in prizes
Fortnite’s $1 million winter tournament is open to everyoneFortnite’s $1 million winter tournament is open to everyone
Blizzard’s Overwatch League is making big changes with player wellness in mindBlizzard’s Overwatch League is making big changes with player wellness in mind
Drake now co-owns a professional e-sports organizationDrake now co-owns a professional e-sports organization
Epic’s Summer Skirmish series was a beta for the future of competitive FortniteEpic’s Summer Skirmish series was a beta for the future of competitive Fortnite
Olympics chief rules out violent e-sportsOlympics chief rules out violent e-sports
Humans grab victory in first of three Dota 2 matches against OpenAIHumans grab victory in first of three Dota 2 matches against OpenAI
Valve accidentally unveils its new Twitch-like Steam broadcastingValve accidentally unveils its new Twitch-like Steam broadcasting
Clash Royale’s new pro league could make it the first big mobile e-sportClash Royale’s new pro league could make it the first big mobile e-sport
The OpenAI Dota 2 bots just defeated a team of former prosThe OpenAI Dota 2 bots just defeated a team of former pros
The Overwatch League is already getting two new teamsThe Overwatch League is already getting two new teams
Fortnite’s grand e-sports plans are off to a shaky startFortnite’s grand e-sports plans are off to a shaky start
Why competitive gaming is starting to look a lot like professional sports

Can an FPS compete with the NFL?

Andrew Webster
I hope the Fortnite World Cup looks a lot like the real World CupI hope the Fortnite World Cup looks a lot like the real World Cup
How to follow the Overwatch League playoffsHow to follow the Overwatch League playoffs
Dota 2 team dumped from tournament for cheating with a programmable mouseDota 2 team dumped from tournament for cheating with a programmable mouse
Fortnite’s celebrity tournament felt like a trial run for Epic’s grand e-sports ambitionsFortnite’s celebrity tournament felt like a trial run for Epic’s grand e-sports ambitions
The first Fortnite World Cup with $100 million in prize money is happening in 2019The first Fortnite World Cup with $100 million in prize money is happening in 2019
E3 is Nintendo’s e-sports showcaseE3 is Nintendo’s e-sports showcase
Andrew Webster
Going to an e-sport event is like traveling back to the time when people followed sports for the sport

The UK’s first Dota 2 Major event reminds one writer about the original wholesomeness of games

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