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Nadeshot Leaves Twitch Partnership for YouTube to Co-Stream Call of Duty League

Call of DutyMatthew "Nadeshot" Haag, CEO of 100 Thieves, has willingly stepped down as a Twitch partner five years after his return to the platform from MLG.tv. | Matthew "Nadeshot" Haag, 100 ThievesMatthew "Nadeshot" Haag, CEO of 100 Thieves, has willingly stepped down as a Twitch partner five years after his return to the platform from MLG.tv.This likely comes as a result of the Call of Duty League (CDL) exclusivity deal with Twitch's up-and-coming stream platform rival, YouTube Gaming. Activision Blizzard Entertainment struck a deal with YouTube in January 2020,

Hiko’s settings, keybinds, and crosshair for VALORANT

Hiko has quickly become one of the biggest names in competitive VALORANT. The former Counter-Strike pro is known for his pinpoint accuracy with a rifle in hand. He has an unusually high mouse sensitivity for a CS:GO player, but that hasn't stopped him from dominating in VALORANT. Hiko has already won multiple tournaments with 100 Thieves, most notably defeating XSET in the VCT Stage two Challengers one qualifier. But when Hiko isn't competing, he's streaming on Twitch to an average of 20,000 viewers, according to stats site Twitchtracker.com. Here’s Hiko's

Subroza’s settings, keybinds, and crosshair for VALORANT

Yassine “Subroza” Taoufik announced his exit from the professional Counter-Strike scene in April 2020, saying goodbye to one tactical shooter and picking up another. Subroza, young up-and-comers Wardell and drone, and veteran hazed found their new home with TSM. Since joining the renowned organization, the squad has dominated in VALORANT, picking up win after win in Riot's Ignition Series and earning the right to call themselves one of the best in North America. Moroccan-Born Canadian Subroza is a pillar of the team. Here’s his full list of VALORANT settings. Mouse

Babybay’s settings, keybinds, and crosshair for VALORANT

Andrej “babybay” Francisty took a leap of faith when he retired from professional Overwatch in 2020 to pursue a career in VALORANT. Since saying goodbye to the Atlanta Reign and signing with FaZe Clan, babybay has performed above and beyond expectations, leading his team of Overwatch veterans to new heights in the competitive VALORANT circuit. Favoring agents like Jett, babybay is one of FaZe's most crucial players. His aggressive playstyle and perceptive game sense make him a standout player on the roster. Off the back of babybay's recent heroics, FaZe

Tenz’s settings, keybinds, and crosshair for VALORANT

Former Counter-Strike pro Tyson “TenZ” Ngo took the leap to VALORANT when the game’s closed beta launched in April 2020. Since then, he’s worked his way to the top of the competitive ladder, standing out as one of the very best in the game. He even reached the highest rank in North America, just a day after ranked released on the live servers. On Jan. 12, TenZ stepped down from team Cloud9 to pursue a career content creation. In March, following the controversy surrounding VALORANT player and former Overwatch league

A Day in the Life of a Professional NBA 2K Esports Player

Top GamesPhoto courtesy of Wizards District GamingBeing a professional NBA 2K player is one thing, but having the same name as arguably the best NBA player of all time is a whole different thing. This is the reality of the first-round draft pick of the Wizard District Gaming, Alexander Lebron. He is a professional esports player, and his daily life is centered around NBA 2K!Professional esports players put time and dedication to be great at their craft, and NBA 2K League player xoLebron is no different.Alexander Lebron, also known as

The space between pro and amateur gaming filled by tournament platforms

As esports organisations move forward at speed, the space for casual money-making competition may not have kept pace. The number of gamers who have the passion and dedication to play competitively and use their skills to earn money is growing. Yet, there is no equivalent to semi-pro football in esports, where players can make a nice chunk of change without being pro. Aside from do-it-yourself wagers, the only way to earn cash at the moment is to go fully professional, which isn’t viable for everyone. Furthermore, because the pipeline for

Minecraft isn’t slowing down as Twitch Rivals event peaks at 287,176 viewers

The Twitch Rivals Minecraft Mystery Games tournament took place last weekend, bringing in a lot of new viewers. The event saw a peak of 287,176 viewers tune in, as streamers competed in three segments of competition for a share of the $50,000 prize pool. The 16 teams consisted of both Partner and Affiliate streamers and attracted an average of 250,945 viewers across nine different languages. Image via Esports Charts This viewership turnout placed the Minecraft Mystery Games event at #14 across all Twitch Rivals events between 2019 and 2021, according

Esports Regulations Are Front and Center in Brazil

Since 2017, there has been a movement in Brazil to regulate esports in the country. After public pressure stopped a bill from passing on the federal level in 2019, new legislation with similar language is being pushed forward, and in many cases, being approved, through individual Brazilian state governments. This movement has been surrounded by polemic episodes and conflicting sides, which The Esports Observer discovered in researching this article and will expose as facts that might explain what is happening and what may become of this subject. Prior to this