Call of Duty League

OpTic Chicago narrowly defeat Dallas Empire to shore up Group B

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The LA Guerrillas Home Series has come to a close, with OpTic Chicago defeating the Dallas Empire 3-2. The win for OpTic is perhaps their biggest of the year, as it secures them the second seed within Group B for the Stage 2 Major. Dallas falls to the third seed with the loss. The marquee matchup of the LA Guerrillas homestand didn’t disappoint, going to a fifth and final map. There were intense gunfights, seeding on the line and bragging rights up for grabs. OpTic secures second seed in Group

Fog of War: Will Call of Duty League’s On-Line Pandemic Problems Continue in 2021?

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Time Stamp: April 2, 2021 12:00 PM - Modified On: April 2, 2021 - Published By:
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In the following opinion piece, Foley & Lardner attorney Jake Hicks talks about the effect the COVID-19 pandemic has had on the Call of Duty League, and if the adjustments that had to be made will have a long-term implications on it going in 2021. COVID-19 has had an undeniably stark impact on traditional professional sports, but it has also left its mark within the online world of esports.  Forced by the coronavirus to an entirely online format, the Call of Duty League (CDL) finished its inaugural competitive season in

How to do your Research in Esports Betting

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Esports betting took off in 2020 as bookmakers opened their eyes to research the potential of the market . Social distancing measures and global travel restrictions forced the cancelation of many sports tournaments because of COVID-19. But esports events quickly pivoted online and fans continued to engage with their favorite teams.Despite the strong growth, new bettors can often face several hurdles when it comes to researching their bets. Here are a few tips to help users properly research their esports bets.Esports Betting ResearchCheck recent roster changesEsports teams thrive on stability

Zenni Named the Official Eyewear of the Call of Duty League

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Time Stamp: March 31, 2021 5:09 PM - Modified On: March 31, 2021 - Published By:
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The Call of Duty League, getting ready to kick off its April Major, has announced that Zenni is now the Official Eyewear partner for the league. The multi-year partnership will see the league feature Zenni’s signature Blokz blue-blocker lenses, which can reduce eye strain and improve performance by blocking blue light from digital screens.  Financial details of the agreement were not released. Zenni now becomes the presenting partner for both the 2021 Season April Major to be held on April 7-11 and the 2022 Season Kick-Off Classic. As part of

3 Weapons That Need a Buff in Warzone Season 2

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Call of DutyThere are few weapons in Warzone that are left untouched. | Photo courtesy of ActivisionMost players can list a few weapons that need a buff in Warzone, as a variety of guns are left untouched in the current meta. They are mainly ineffective because other weapons outclass them in nearly every category. Tier lists, such as for SMGs, sniper rifles, assault rifles, and other weapon types, provide a great way for determining the community's consensus regarding the worst weapons in the game. Although some players may want to

3 Best Shotgun Loadouts in Warzone Season 2

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Time Stamp: March 23, 2021 5:21 PM - Modified On: March 23, 2021 - Published By:
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Call of DutyThe Streetsweeper shotgun was released in January. | Photo courtesy of ActivisionProper shotgun loadouts are essential for Warzone players in Season 2 who wish to excel in close-quarters combat. There are currently nine shotguns in the game, with three of them coming from Black Ops Cold War.While shotguns are similar in the sense that they tend to provide high damage and have a low rate of fire, they are surprisingly varied. As an example, there are fully automatic, semi-automatic, pump-action, and break-action shotguns. Each of the nine shotguns

Activision Teases Brand New Content Coming to Warzone

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Time Stamp: March 18, 2021 1:50 PM - Modified On: March 18, 2021 - Published By:
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Call of DutyBrandon Snow, Chief Revenue Officer at Activision-Blizzard's Esports division, alluded to never before seen content coming to Warzone | Activision-BlizzardBrandon Snow, Chief Revenue Officer at Activision-Blizzard's Esports division, alluded to never before seen content coming to Warzone in the future during an interview with Inverse published on Monday, March 15.In the interview, Snow discussed plans for Call of Duty's (COD) transition into esports with the Call of Duty League, the difference between Warzone and Cold War, the franchise's major competitors, and the path going forward in the competitive

Activision Blizzard Esports to Reportedly Layoff Near 50 Employees in Restructuring Move

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Time Stamp: March 16, 2021 3:10 PM - Modified On: March 16, 2021 - Published By:
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Call of DutyActivision Blizzard Esports will announce a restructuring that will result in layoffs of approximately 50 people according to a report by SBJ. | Photo courtesy of Activision BlizzardActivision Blizzard Esports will announce a restructuring that will result in layoffs of approximately 50 people, according to a report by the Sports Business Journal. In an interview with Sports Business Journal, Activision Blizzard President of Sports & Entertainment, Tony Petitti, explained that these were steps necessary for ABE to "re-invent itself amid the coronavirus pandemic."This will start to take place

The time for esports’ professionalization is now

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Time Stamp: February 27, 2021 10:16 AM - Modified On: February 27, 2021 - Published By:
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GamesBeat Summit 2021 #GBSummit returns with two days of content and networking designed for industry executives. April 28-29, 2021 Register Now With traditional sports and entertainment evaporating overnight amid the COVID-19 outbreak last spring, esports became the solution for stakeholders across many industries to ensure the show did indeed go on. This resulted in the injection of professional gaming into the social mainstream, providing hours of entertainment for content-starved audiences while playerbases skyrocketed as a means of staying connected during a time when many were apart. While the surge of