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All teams qualified for the PMPL Americas season 3 finals

Sixteen teams from across North and South America will be competing in the PUBG Mobile Pro League Americas Finals season three, which will take place from June 17 to 20. In the previous two seasons of the PMPL Americas, which were held in 2020, the league lasted a month. Teams could qualify for it through regional PUBG Mobile Club Opens (PMCO). But the PMPL Americas season three finals will be a three-day affair. Teams have made their way to the competition through the inaugural Pro Leagues in North America, Brazil,

NUTURN Gaming, Crazy Raccoon, and X10 Esports qualify for VCT Masters Reykjavík

NUTURN, Crazy Raccoon, and X10 have secured their spots at VCT Masters Reykjavík with victories at their respective VCT Stage Two Challengers Finals. The three VALORANT teams will each represent Korea, Japan, and the Southeast Asia region, respectively. At time of writing, only the teams from Brazil and Latin America are to be determined. The victor of the Korea Challengers Finals, NUTURN Gaming, surprised everyone with their win over the dominant Vision Strikers in the semifinals. That loss by Vision Strikers was their second in two weeks but followed an

The Esports Bubble: Fact or Fiction?

Top GamesThe 2020 League of Legends Worlds Finals | Photo courtesy of Riot GamesMany experts in the esports industry have been debating whether the esports market has evolved into a bubble. With money pouring into esports and related companies at a rapid and increasing rate, some have begun to question whether these investments are justified. Are these investments sustainable? Are the majority of companies overvalued? Are investors sticking to fundamentals when evaluating their opportunities, or are they simply speculating and gambling on a get-rich-quick scheme? Is the market bound to collapse?

FIFA 21 Team of the Season Schedule

FIFABy Michael Grullon | Apr 25, 2021, 4:33 PM EDTEA SPORTS hasn't revealed an exact schedule for TOTS this year, however many leakers have put out predictions and leaks of the schedule to come. | Photo Courtesy of EA SPORTSTeam of the Season is up and running in FIFA 21, with the Community and EFL TOTS squads releasing into packs on April 23. EA SPORTS hasn't revealed an exact schedule for TOTS this year, however many leakers have put out predictions and leaks of the schedule to come for the

The 5 best mobile esports

Mobile esports have boomed in popularity recently and arguably represent the future of gaming as we know it. Globally, they’re a downright phenomenon, and are only getting bigger. Here are some of the best mobile esports to get into. Clash Royale Supercell’s smash hit is still going strong, and boasts a considerably sized esports scene. Moving back to a one-vs-one format was a huge benefit for the scene. Teams were nice, but the roots of the competition are in one-vs-one play. The format is completely open to all and features

The Fighting Game Community Vs COVID-19: A New Underdog Story

Top GamesA pre-pandemic photo from Combo Breaker 2019, showing the size, diversity, and community of the FGC. | Photo from Combo BreakerSimply put, 2020 was a rough year for just about everyone. Numerous industries, interests, and careers were put on hiatus with their futures in danger amid the COVID-19 pandemic. Industries such as food, cinema, and live events were drastically hit and a fully packed restaurant, movie theatre, or music festival seems like a distant memory just over a year later. The afflictions of COVID-19 on esports were similar to

KRÜ Esports appoints Vanquish as exclusive commercial agent

Argentine organisation KRÜ Esports has named international marketing agency Vanquish as its exclusive commercial agent. According to the release, both parties will collaborate to bolster the organisation’s commercial portfolio by securing ‘strategic alliances with brands that share its vision’. KRÜ Esports was established in October 2020 and is founded by Manchester City striker Sergio Agüero. Credit: KRU Esports RELATED: KRÜ Esports CEO Sergio Agüero discusses the team’s origin and ambitions As of this writing, the Argentine organisation currently fields a competitive roster in VALORANT and has a number of players representing the KRÜ Esports

The Esports Journal returns, Edition 8 is on the way

On 30th April, Esports Insider’s sister magazine, The Esports Journal, will release its eighth edition. The Esports Journal Edition 8 will release later this month. Pictured: John Fazio, Nerd Street Gamers CEO, who was interviewed for the magazine. Photo credit: Nerd Street Gamers RELATED: Ghost Gaming enters partnership with G FUEL The Esports Journal — ran in conjunction with LATAM Media Group (LMG), who produce the Spanish edition — is an industry-leading B2B esports magazine and will comprise interviews with some of the industry’s biggest names, as well as unique,

Razer Invitational 2021 for North America

After its success last year, Razer just announced the 2021 iteration of its Razer Invitational, which focuses on Rainbow Six Siege, Brawl Stars, and Fortnite esports.Choosing entertainment value over pure performance, the Razer Invitational’s main goal is to challenge the community. For 2021, it will focus solely on North America, with a strong emphasis on mobile gaming. This is Razer’s fourth event overall in a region where esports takes a huge space.We’re excited to announce Razer Invitational is expanding to North America! Teams across the region will compete to prove