The Chongqing Major Mishaps
In a strange series of events, multiple Dota personalities, staff, and players, seem to have fallen sick, or ate something bad. Starting with the incident stemming months ago around TNC and Kuku, leading to the player getting banned from the Major. Tensions were rising when fans all wanted to call for Valve to take action. Not normally known for...
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Malaysian Youth Minister Syed Saddiq and Razer CEO Min-Liang Tan Pledge RM 20 Million in support of Malaysian Esports
Announced earlier in Malaysia’s Belanjawan 2019, the country has set aside RM 10 million in development of esports for the youth. Championed by Syed Saddiq, Minister of Youth and Sports, the announcement was echoed on Twitter and delighted the Malaysian community. To which Min-Liang Tan, CEO of Razer and a citizen of neighboring country...
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GESC CEO Oskar Feng already looking for funding for a new “Project Hero” despite payment issues coming to light
If you’re not caught up with the latest news about GESC’s failure to pay teams and talent, read below (under the heading GESC). Meanwhile, we’re covering new details that have emerged for GESC CEO Oskar Feng’s efforts for more funding, despite all of the mentioned issues. “Project Hero” We’ve received a...
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Cloud9’s Ascension from 10th to Worlds Quarterfinals sets precedent on NA’s current formula
Growing Pains When the NALCS moved towards franchising, there was a frantic scramble for players from multiple teams. Many were speculating on teams’ strengths in the Spring Split and hoping that franchising would be the push NA needed to become more relevant internationally. When push came to shove, teams still favored veterans and imports over...
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AFS Kuro on Best Mid Laner in Group A: I think it’s G2 Perkz
The Afreeca Freecs may have started poorly this Group Stage, but when it mattered, they sprinted to the finish line taking First Seed in Group A. We caught up with Kuro on his thoughts on the day of matches. Congratulations securing first seed in the Group. After starting 1-2, you managed to finally turn it around. How is the team feeling now? It...
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