Cloud9, Joseph “Mang0” Marquez and Blockchain are teaming up to present an online Super Smash Bros. Melee tournament series over the next few months. Even as cryptocurrency has become increasingly controversial among members of the Smash community, the organizers of this circuit plan to dish out a large amount of it to participating players in […]
Read moreCloud9, Joseph “Mang0” Marquez and Blockchain are teaming up to present an online Super Smash Bros. Melee tournament series over the next few months. Even as cryptocurrency has become increasingly controversial among members of the Smash community, the organizers of this circuit plan to dish out a large amount of it to participating players in […]
Read moreGenesis 8 took place in San Jose, California, on April 15-17. This tournament was originally going to be played in January 2022 but it had to be postponed due to safety concerns regarding the COVID-19 pandemic. The tournament featured a $29,385 prize pool and some of the world’s best Smash Brothers Ultimate players like Gluttony, […]
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Winter has come to an end, and now the Spring winds are here as we enter March. For esports fans, though, March also means that most titles in the industry are warming up and bigger events are coming up. So, whether it’s a qualifier to a bigger event later on, the start of a new […]
Read moreFosun Sports Group are making a minority investment in EG. Evil Geniuses announced a new partnership with English Football League club Wolverhampton Wanderers. We are proud to announce our new partnership with the ultimate sports and entertainment challenger brand, the Wolverhampton Wanderers F.C. . World domination is easier with a good mate. Read more here: […]
Read moreEsports is a form of competitive gaming where the world’s best professional players compete against each other for internationally-known titles in big tournaments around the globe. It’s an industry that has continued to grow steadily over recent years and now millions of people tune in to watch some of the biggest tournaments take place throughout […]
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Esports competition platform Mission Control has announced a new partnership with movie theater company Cinemark Holdings to create a series of esports events. Select U.S. theaters will host weekly gaming events focused on Nintendo Switch titles including Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, Mario Kart 8, and Rocket League. According to a release, players are encouraged to […]
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In a rare acknowledgment of competitive gaming for the company, Nintendo has partnered with high school esports organizer PlayVS to make Super Smash Bros. Ultimate and Splatoon 2 officially recognized varsity esports at participating high schools. The games will be added to PlayVS’ lineup of games for the Fall 2021 High School season. Mario Kart […]
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There’s a universal moment many gamers have experienced. You’re the best in your little friend group at Super Smash Bros. Beating your buddies at the game isn’t even a challenge. You’re confident in having figured out the game well enough to challenge anyone. Then you play someone who actually understands spacing, grabs, punishes when you […]
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Continuing the growing trend of online influencer chess competition, esports organization Panda Global has teamed up with Chess.com for a tournament featuring top Super Smash Bros. players. The Smashers Gambit will see Panda Global’s own players, including Eric “ESAM” Lew and Tyler “Marss” Martins, competing against six other pro smashers, including Cloud9’s Joseph “Mang0” Marquez […]
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