A crowded esports tournament

Here’s How Coronavirus Has Impacted Esports So Far

Over the last few months, coronavirus (COVID-19) has been spreading across the world, impacting early every single industry, including esports. In an effort to curb the spread of the virus, governments in many countries have begun to enact strict measures aimed at enforcing “social distancing”. This is a method that ensures people avoid prolonged close … Read more

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Coronavirus Means A Record-Breaking Number of Gamers Are On Steam

This Monday, Steam logged over 20 million gamers online, smashing through its previous number record. Well, what else are we meant to do whilst we’re all stuck at home because of coronavirus, other than play video games? The popularity of Counter-Strike: Global Offensive on Steam over the last four months has certainly had an impact … Read more

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Pro Gaming DOTA 2 Team Wins More Prize Money Than Many Top Athletes Earn in a Year

Footballers earn a tonne of money. This is a well known fact, albeit one that upsets pretty much everyone that isn’t a footballer. Depending on where you stand, you’re either about to feel a little better, or a whole lot more pissed. Roll on DOTA 2’s biggest annual tournament, The International… Turns out, footballers aren’t the only people earning a … Read more