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NICKMERCS signs new streaming deal with Twitch

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Time Stamp: October 5, 2021 12:31 PM - Modified On: October 5, 2021 - Published By:
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NICKMERCS will remain on Twitch as part of his new streaming contract with the platform, the 30-year-old announced today.  NICKMERCS’ hiatus from streaming and ominous tweet regarding a “big announcement” caused rumors to swirl around his return. Many speculated that the FaZe Clan co-owner would be the latest streamer to make the move to YouTube. Nick’s announcement on Twitter, however, reaffirmed his place on Twitch. The details regarding NICKMERCS’ contract length and estimated worth have not been disclosed. Twitch has suffered from an exodus of streamers leaving its platform, with

Guangzhou Charge parts ways with 4 players ahead of 2022 Overwatch League season

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Time Stamp: October 4, 2021 11:07 AM - Modified On: October 4, 2021 - Published By:
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After a rough year, the Guangzhou Charge is making some tough changes before the fifth season of the Overwatch League begins in April.  The team announced today that it’s parting ways with four players from the 2021 roster. This includes main tank Kim “Jihun” Ji-hun, DPS Zou “MYKaylee” Zijie, main support Kim “Mandu” Chan-hee, and veteran flex support Park “KariV” Young-seo.    All of the released players were acquired by the Charge during the 2020 offseason.  We would like to announce our parting with Jihun, MYKaylee, KariV, and Mandu. We would

Accomplished and Innovative Gaming Executive Joins Tech Accelerator

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Time Stamp: October 3, 2021 8:00 PM - Modified On: October 29, 2021 - Published By:
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LAS VEGAS (PRWEB) October 04, 2021 Schorr’s 25+ year career in gaming, hospitality and innovation has taken him around the world from Laughlin, Nevada and New York City to Macau, China and the global reach of the web, including spearheading building Wynn’s first online casino. Schorr is a founder of the Nevada Esports Alliance and continues to be a leader in the convergence of Esports and sports gambling. “For years I’ve had the desire to help build an infrastructure for entrepreneurs in Las Vegas, and after a lengthy research process,

Team Liquid’s Impossible Battle With Astralis

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CSGOPhoto courtesy of mynewsdeskTeam Liquid against Astralis is one of the most one-sided rivalries between top teams in the history of competitive Counter-Strike, spanning CS 1.6 and CS:GO. Spanning almost six years, the two teams have faced off all across the phases of tournaments and around the world, with many roster moves along the way on both sides, but the theme has been consistent and that has been Astralis winning and in total Astralis dominating.Liquid does not stand alone as the Washington Generals to Astralis' Harlem Globetrotters, though. The likes

Mano leaves professional Overwatch to complete military service

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Professional Overwatch lost one of its most veteran players today when Philadelphia Fusion main tank Kim “Mano” Dong-gyu announced his intention to leave the team and complete his military service for South Korea.  “Unfortunately, I’m sad to announce that I’ll be taking a break from my professional career,” he said in a post on Twitter. “I still wanted to play next year but it’s up to a point where I cannot postpone my mandatory military service.”  Mano began his professional career in the earliest years of competitive Overwatch, joining teams

Rumble Gaming Announces Adam Ivers as Chief Executive Officer

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“When I think about the assembly of professional experiences that has brought me to this point, I could not be more thrilled to be a part of the trajectory of Rumble Gaming" - Adam Ivers LOS ANGELES (PRWEB) September 30, 2021 Rumble Gaming is excited to announce that Adam Ivers has been appointed its new Chief Executive Officer. Rumble Gaming is a global talent agency and media company that represents 700+ clients with a social media footprint of 700M+ followers. Rooted in Esports, Rumble Gaming bridges the gap between brands

Overwatch 2 Erases All Mention of Jeff Kaplan Following New Reference Protocol

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Time Stamp: September 27, 2021 2:39 PM - Modified On: September 27, 2021 - Published By:
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OverwatchThe Overwatch 2 team has moved to erase all mention of Jeff Kaplan, widely regarded as the creator of the game, from its maps. / Activision Blizzard EnterainmentThe Overwatch 2 team has moved to erase all mention of Jeff Kaplan, widely regarded as the creator of the game, from its maps. The scrubbing of any reference to the former vice president was brought to light through the official Competitive Overwatch subreddit. In a post published by user CeeLo38 on Sunday, Sept. 26, they pointed out the difference in the Corner

Blizzard seemingly removes a reference to Jeff Kaplan in Overwatch 2

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Time Stamp: September 26, 2021 9:20 PM - Modified On: September 26, 2021 - Published By:
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Fans on Reddit have noticed that a reference to former Overwatch game director Jeff Kaplan has been removed from the upcoming sequel’s New York City map. Players spotted that the Sept. 25 Bastion Rework announcement video for Overwatch 2 shows the pizza shop formerly called Jeph’s Corner Pizza is just Corner Pizza. Fans can see the change for themselves around the 1-minute mark in Bastion’s announcement video, which shows the hero’s new ultimate and the pizza shop in the background. The nod to Kaplan doesn’t seem to be on the

Leave wins the 2021 Overwatch League MVP award

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Throughout the 2021 Overwatch League season, the Chengdu Hunters have been searching for a tournament win. Success may have eluded them multiple times, but it appears the team has found a win among their ranks.  Xin “Leave” Huang has earned the 2021 Overwatch League Most Valuable Player (MVP) award for his immaculate DPS skills and impressive performance over the past year. On numerous heroes, from Genji to Tracer, Leave sliced through opponents and brought the Hunters closer to victory than they’ve ever been before.  A true veteran of the competitive

Madden 22 Week 2 Roster Update: 5 Players Who Should Get Upgraded

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Top GamesBy Max Mallow | 11:43 AM EDTDetroit Lions v Green Bay Packers / Wesley Hitt/Getty ImagesMadden 22 Week 2 roster update is upon us and players are checking in to see who the best performers were from the latest round of NFL games.Each week, EA Sports updates rosters based on real life performances. The week was capped off by a dominating performance from the Green Bay Packers defeating the Detroit Lions. One player in particular should lead the way when it comes to upgrades this week.Here's a look at