“What is in a name? What kind of person are they like? Who are they?” These are themes that litter pop culture in every facet. Whether it be fine literature or superhero fiction, learning about the person behind the mask is fascinating and mesmerising for readers. Today, we shine the Overwatch esports community spotlight …
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The stage is set for the League of Legends 2017 World Finals and the matchup features two Korean powerhouse teams in a rematch of last year’s finals. The contestants are Samsung Galaxy, Korea’s third seed, and perennial finals attendees SK Telecom T1, this year’s second seed. The paths into the finals for our two …
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EPICENTER St. Petersburg has served as proof of concept for multiple aspects of tournament format in Counter-Strike: Global Offensive. Many fans direct their focus to whether a team is good or bad. Behind those games, there exists a game which goes on before the match begins, before the tournament even begins. Map veto and tournament …
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A white backdrop adorned in different logos highlights two men standing not too terribly far away from the muzzle of a camera. The interview greets the eventual viewers and passes the microphone to Yeong-Jin "Gamsu" Noh, a member of Fnatic’s League of Legends roster at the time. A quiet yet confident voice spoke in English …
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The joyous cheers from the crowd slowly boil over like a kettle filled with water. Their roars and cheers are quickly cooled as the final moments of the game simmer away. “What an absolute heartbreaker for RunAway! For GC Busan, to sing them their praise, well deserved victory by them. They complete it, they go …
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Royal Never Give Up entered their World’s 2017 campaign as the second seed after a disappointing reverse sweep loss in the LPL finals to EDG. As the second seed coming into the tournament on their home soil, RNG was also said to be the second best Chinese team. They were not ranked second to Summer …
Titles cement legacies, narratives solidify legends, and legends play for the right to be remembered. These laws hold true in every competitive arena, but in the realm of esports it is accentuated tenfold. The titles that people are awarded, either tangible or intangible, are key in approximating their success. As Blizzard Entertainment's newest title …
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“Samsung looked vulnerable during the group stage and RNG 2-0'ed them. Longzhu’s going to reach the finals.” Words to that effect were uttered when the bracket stage was drawn; Samsung Galaxy had drawn Longzhu Gaming by virtue of their second placing in Group C, while Royal Never Give Up, considered China’s best hope for …
Another year, another Worlds. Many new esports have blossomed and have taken the attention of former League of Legends fans, despite its still outstanding popularity. "What's the point? SKT will just win again." You can't help but agree with them; however, even those who watch just for the highest quality games and teams—we all hold …