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FaZe Clan Market Value and NASDAQ Listing Explained

Faze Clan's initial market value tops an estimated $1 Billion as it merges with a company to secure its spot on the NASDAQ.

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Rainbow Six Caster and Former Pro KiXSTAr Dies at 24

Michael 'KiXSTAr' Stockley, a former pro Rainbox Six Siege player and color commentator for the Rainbow Six Pro League, dies at age 24.

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Interview: AbleGamers COO Talks Logitech G Adaptive Esports Tournament

AbleGamers' Steven Spohn talks to The Best War Games about the Adaptive Esports Tournament and how accessibility has come a long way in the industry.

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How Logitech G's Adaptive Esports Tournament Provides a Platform for Gamers with Disabilities

In an interview with The Best War Games, AbleGamers' Steven Spohn talked about the Adaptive Esports Tournament and its impact on gamers with disabilities.

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EVO 2021 Showcase Canceled

Due to COVID-19 safety precautions, The biggest fighting game tournament in North America is forced to cancel it return to in-person tournaments.

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Overwatch League Sponsors Quietly Return After Blizzard Lawsuit Controversy

Two Overwatch League sponsors appear to return for the esport league's most recent broadcast after previously stepping back their support.

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Update: FaZe Clan is Getting Sued by Alissa Violet

Social media influencer Alissa Violet sues the esports team FaZe Clan over an alleged breach of a verbal contract between her and the company.

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Esports Pro Dislocates Shoulder While Celebrating Tournament Win

In a strange turn of events, an esports player dislocates his shoulder during a crazy post-match victory celebration after winning a tournament.

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Overwatch League Will Use Early Build of Overwatch 2 Next Season

Activision Blizzard plans to open up the fifth season of the Overwatch League with an early build of Overwatch 2, as requested by the League.

The team behind American Vandal is moving on to League of Legends' esports scene.
American Vandal Team Working on Esports Mockumentary

The League of Legends esports scene is next to get the mockumentary treatment in the style of The Last Dance.

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Nintendo Forces Cancellation of Popular Annual Modded Super Smash Bros. Brawl Tournament

Riptide, the annual competitive Super Smash Bros. convention, announces Nintendo has forced the cancellation of one of its tournaments.

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Microsoft Partnering With Special Olympics for Inclusive Gaming Tournament

Xbox and Special Olympics join forces to host Gaming for Inclusion, an event that will feature Rocket League, Forza Motorsport 7, and more.

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Sony Patents Tournament System Ahead of EVO Championship

Sony Interactive Entertainment files a patent that would facilitate the organization of both large and small online tournaments.

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PlayVS Esports Competition Will Let High Schoolers, College Students Compete for Cash

PlayVS, a platform that facilitates the creation of esports teams for schools, announces a special summer esports competition for students.

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Faze Clan Removes Members Over Cryptocurrency Scam

Faze Clan suspends members Jarvis, Nikan, and Teeqo and removes Kay following allegations that they participated in a crypto 'rug pull.'

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Gundam Esports Game Being Developed by Bandai Namco

Bandai Namco reveals plans to develop another Gundam game, this time bringing the beloved mech series into the esports space.

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PlayStation Announces the Evo Community Series Tournament

Sony announces a special PlayStation 4 tournament known as the Evo Community Series running throughout the months of June, July, and August.

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Rainbow Six Pro Next1 Has Died at Age 24

Rainbow Six Siege fans and pro competitors are shocked to learn that R6 pro Arif 'Next1' Keskin has suddenly passed away.

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Costly Esports Certification Exam is Stirring Up Controversy

The new Esports Certification Institute offers interested job seekers an exam and industry certification but for nearly $400.

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Chess Grandmaster Compares Watching it to Competitive Esports

Chess Grandmaster Alexander Grischuk watches a Dota competition, and despite researching the game said he didn't understand a minute of it.