esports

Razer has begun producing surgical masks for donation around the world

Source Node: https://www.shacknews.com/article/117028/razer-has-begun-producing-surgical-masks-for-donation-around-the-world
Time Stamp: March 19, 2020 7:05 PM - Modified On: March 19, 2020 - Published By:
Source Cluster:
Republished By Plato

Gaming peripheral company Razer has announced a shift in production to surgical masks to help with medical supply shortages in its home region and around the world. As the COVID-19 pandemic continues and efforts continue to contain it and support those affected, gaming peripheral company Razer has made a surprising effort to chip in. Recently, Razer CEO Min-Liang Tan announced that his company has shifted its manufacturing production to produce surgical masks which will be donated both in the companies home region and hopefully around the world in the near

FGC duo SonicFox & dekillsage join Evil Geniuses roster

Source Node: https://www.shacknews.com/article/117008/fgc-duo-sonicfox-dekillsage-join-evil-geniuses-roster
Time Stamp: March 18, 2020 8:48 PM - Modified On: March 18, 2020 - Published By:
Source Cluster:
Republished By Plato

It looks like former Echo Fox FGC players Dominique 'SonicFox' McLean and Jon 'dekillsage' Coello will be joining the Evil Geniuses organization. Ever since Echo Fox players formally exited the Echo Fox brand following the organization’s fracture in 2019, many have wondered where longstanding players like Dominique ‘SonicFox’ McLean and Jon ‘dekillsage’ Coello would end up. SonicFox is a champion among many games and dekillsage has been ever present force in the Dragon Ball FighterZ scene, as well as one of SonicFox’s most notable teammates. Finally, there’s an answer. Both

Rocket League’s Rocket Pass 6 goes neon next week

Source Node: https://www.shacknews.com/article/117007/rocket-leagues-rocket-pass-6-goes-neon-next-week
Time Stamp: March 18, 2020 8:21 PM - Modified On: March 18, 2020 - Published By:
Source Cluster:
Republished By Plato

Rocket League prepares to hit Neo Tokyo next week as Psyonix announces Rocket Pass 6. While Rocket League's esports division is in the middle of interesting times due to the ongoing COVID-19 outbreak, development on the game itself continues uninterrupted. In fact, it's that time again for Rocket League to bring out the game's next Rocket Pass. On Wednesday, Psyonix revealed new details about Rocket Pass 6, including some of the rewards that players can expect to pick up. [embedded content] Rocket League is getting noticeably neon with this latest

Overwatch League announces online match format & March/April schedule

Source Node: https://www.shacknews.com/article/116983/overwatch-league-announces-online-match-format-march-april-schedule
Time Stamp: March 18, 2020 12:46 AM - Modified On: March 18, 2020 - Published By:
Source Cluster:
Republished By Plato

Following cancelation of live matches due to risk of COVID-19, the Overwatch League has announced its plans to resume in an online format along with a March and April schedule. No matter if there’s a global pandemic or not, the world keeps moving. The coronavirus has disrupted a huge portion of industry around the world, but esports is arguably in a place to recover and get back to business the best as Overwatch League has helped to prove. The League is moving to an online format in lieu of canceled

League of Legends LCS & Academy to begin online matches this week

Source Node: https://www.shacknews.com/article/116964/league-of-legends-lcs-academy-to-begin-online-matches-this-week
Time Stamp: March 17, 2020 8:11 PM - Modified On: March 17, 2020 - Published By:
Source Cluster:
Republished By Plato

After canceling live matches and events due to coronavirus, the North American competitive League of Legends LCS will begin an online match schedule starting this weekend. Nearly every esport or gaming event set in the current time has been dealt a blow in dealing with the risks and containment of COVID-19. LCS wasn’t exempt from the issue, canceling live matches recently, but it seems the North American competitive scene of League of Legends is back on track. An online match schedule has been set for both pro and Academy matches

G2 Expands Partnership with Nicecactus

Source Node: https://g2esports.com/2020/03/18/g2-expands-partnership-with-nicecactus/
Time Stamp: March 17, 2020 7:00 PM - Modified On: March 17, 2020 - Published By:
Source Cluster:
Republished By Plato

We are happy to announce we are expanding our partnership with nicecactus.gg, a competitive gaming platform dedicated to finding and raising the next generation of esports athletes, as we both look to focus on providing fans and amateur esports players with the best resources to improve their performance and bring fans even closer to their favorite players with new event activations.Nicecactus has been a long-term partner with us bringing the #G2ARMY memorable experiences through onsite event activations and most recently working with us to produce Making the Squad 2, a

Xbox Series X: A Closer Look at the Technology Powering the Next Generation

Source Node: https://news.xbox.com/en-us/2020/03/16/xbox-series-x-tech/
Time Stamp: March 16, 2020 8:06 AM - Modified On: March 16, 2020 - Published By:
Source Cluster:
Republished By Plato

A few months ago, we revealed Xbox Series X, our fastest, most powerful console ever, designed for a console generation that has you, the player, at its center. When it is released this holiday season, Xbox Series X will set a new bar for performance, speed and compatibility, all while allowing you to bring your gaming legacy forward with you and play thousands of games from four generations. Recently, along with the tech experts Austin Evans and Digital Foundry, we had the chance to take a closer look at some

LCS 2020 Suspended; Finals Will Move From Dallas To Los Angeles

Source Node: https://www.gamespot.com/articles/lcs-2020-suspended-finals-will-move-from-dallas-to/1100-6474771/?ftag=CAD-01-10abi2f
Time Stamp: March 13, 2020 9:03 PM - Modified On: March 13, 2020 - Published By:
Source Cluster:
Republished By Plato

League of Legends Championship Series commissioner Chris Greeley has announced that LCS 2020 has been postponed in order to help prevent the spread of the coronavirus. The finals have also moved locations."As the impact of COVID-19 (coronavirus) continues to grow, we're committed to keeping the health and safety of players, fans, and everyone who makes the LCS possible at the forefront of every decision we make," Greely said in a tweet (embedded below). "And so, it was an incredibly difficult call to make, but this afternoon we decided, after much

Xbox to Host Panel on Inclusive Game Design and Building a Welcoming Future in Games

Source Node:
Time Stamp: March 12, 2020 3:19 PM - Modified On: March 12, 2020 - Published By:
Source Cluster:
Republished By Plato

On Tuesday, March 17 at 11:35 p.m. – 12:15 p.m. PT, Xbox will host and stream a special panel focused on the importance of inclusivity in game design. Titled “Intentionally Inclusive Design: Building a Welcoming Future in Games,” the panel will feature relevant takeaways and tips for anyone who makes games, and will be streamed live via Mixer (includes closed captioning), GameStack.com, YouTube and Twitter. Why is inclusive game design important? With more than 2 billion gamers worldwide, a “typical gamer” simply doesn’t exist; gamers come from a variety of