While Counter-Strike: Global Offensive has been in the market for several years and is now one of the premium eSports titles, it was not only until recently that the competitive shooter game got approved in China. The Chinese publisher for…
Blizzard – First dedicated eSports arena opens today in Taiwan
Blizzard chose Taiwan as the first place to open its own eSports arena, Blizzard eStadium, and the location today held its opening ceremony. Graced by CEO and co-founder, Mike Morhaime, the eStadium is mentioned to be 500 square meters large with…
Blizzard – First eSports arena set to open doors in Taiwan next week
While Blizzard is pretty active in eSports with its games such as Hearthstone, Heroes of the Storm, and most recently Overwatch, the developer hasn’t got its own eSports arena. That is set to change, as it was revealed that Blizzard’s first…
League of Legends – Multi-billion tech giant announces team for 2017 LPL
Foxconn Technology Group, the Taiwanese multinational electronics company which manufactures iPhones, iPads, PlayStation 4, and Xbox One, recently revealed it is setting up an eSPorts team for League of Legends. This was announced at the end of a 6-month long League…
Dota 2 – USD 18million prize pool for The International 2016 breaks record
With over 2 weeks to go before the flagship tournament for Dota 2, The International 2016, begins in Seattle’s Key Arena, the current prize pool has already broken last year’s record. Standing at over USD 18,661,259.00 at the point of writing,…
League of Legends – Asian popstar Jay Chou acquires Taipei Assassins
Following the recent announcement that Asian popstar Jay Chou will be revealing his eSports team for League of Legends, the cat was finally let out of the bag earlier today. Jay Chou’s eSports company revealed it has purchased Taipei Assassins and renamed the…
Dota 2 – Project leader changed after disastrous Shanghai Major event
Earlier this year, Valve and domestic publisher Perfect World held the Shanghai Major 2016 at a grand 31,000-seat stadium, thought the whole event was littered with humourous and frustrating human errors which can be further read here and here. Just a…
League of Legends – Jay Chou signs agreement to form eSports company
Back in November 2015, Taiwanese popstar Jay Chou announced he will be forming an eSports team to take part in League of Legends. The avid fan even performed the game’s theme song in China (bottom). Earlier, a company known as China…
Heroes of the Storm – Necromancer from Diablo II confirmed for MOBA
Two new heroes from the world of Diablo have been announced for Heroes of the Storm, including Li Ming (representing the Wizard class from Diablo 3) and Xul, (representing the Necromancer class from Diablo II). Li Ming’s a tricky to…
Activision Blizzard – $46 million spent to acquire eSports company assets
It seems like Activision Blizzard, home to games such as Call of Duty, World of Warcraft, and more recently Candy Crush, is getting serious about eSports. MLG today announced it has sold “substantially all” assets to Activision Blizzard for 46…
League of Legends – Jay Chou announces formation of eSports team
According to the latest reports from Taiwan, superstar Jay Chou has announced the formation of his own eSports brand, MRJ. Under the guidance of former Special Force competitve player, Polo, MRJ is aiming to enter the LMS season next summer. Jay…
Blizzard – Former CEO of ESPN and NFL Network to lead eSports division
Activision Blizzard today announced a new division that will build on the company’s competitive gaming leadership by creating ways to deliver the best experience. Former CEO of ESPN and the NFL Network, Steve Bornstein, will serve as the division’s Chairman…
HEX: Shards of Fate – New PVE arena and $100k tournament announced
[Game website] HEX: Shards of Fate was recently announced for China, but the English version is taking away the spotlight by announcing new game content and a global tournament. The new Frost Ring Arena offers players the chance to duel against…
League of Legends – Samsung Blue and White members take their leave
Late last month, news began started to spring up about the disbanding of Samsung White and Samsung Blue, especially after world champion Mata made the announcement on his Facebook page. Now, it has been reported that all 10 members’ contract…