Olympics agrees 12-year deal with Saudi Arabia for Esports Games
The International Olympic Committee (IOC) has announced a 12-year agreement to host the Olympic Esports Games in Saudi Arabia.
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League of Legends player suspended for streaming ‘inappropriate behaviour’ with a stuffed bear
League of Legends pro player Lu ‘Leyan’ Jue has been suspended for two matches and fined $6000 for his on-stream behavior.
Esports are messy in 2024 | This week's gaming news
With the news that Blizzard and ESL FACEIT are preparing to launch a new esports circuit for Overwatch 2, mere months after the death of the Overwatch League, it's a good time to take stock of the entire esports scene. Things are looking slightly frantic, at least in North America. League of Legends and Rocket League are particularly messy, entering their 2024 seasons with lean budgets and major shakeups. Meanwhile, an expansion of the open-qualifiers model should provide more opportunities for everyday players to compete in Valorant, Overwatch 2, Rocket League and all manner of fighting games. Get those fingers ready, folks.
Blizzard announces new era of Overwatch esports with Saudi-funded partnership
Following the end of Overwatch League, Blizzard has unveiled new plans for its competitive Overwatch esports circuit.
2 months after killing the Overwatch League, Blizzard teams up with Saudi Arabia's esports org for 'a new era of Overwatch esports'
As promised, Blizzard has unveiled «the next chapter» of professional Overwatch esports: The Overwatch Champions Series, a multi-region competitive circuit that will culminate in two major tournaments at Dreamhack.
Overwatch 2 esports is back and ditching the Overwatch League model entirely
Overwatch 2's competitive scene is moving past the tearful death of the Overwatch League with a brand-new format likely to please esports traditionalists.
Overwatch 2 Esports Making a Comeback With New Partnership
Blizzard has announced an exclusive, multi-year partnership with esports company ESL FACEIT Group for Overwatch 2 esports events. Previously, professional Overwatch esports events were held as part of the now-defunct Overwatch League.
Hearthstone Esports in 2024
Hearthstone esports returns this February! As we head into Hearthstone’s 10-year anniversary, we’re refocusing Hearthstone esports to be all about our core esports experience, with three major Standard events throughout the year: two Masters Tour seasonal championships, leading into the 2024 World Championship!
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