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Monday, Aug 12

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What you need to know about Olympic Esports Games to be held in 2025

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A company operating a game could therefore refuse its integration in the Olympic Games program.

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Esports World Cup Fortnite 2024: Schedule, results, streams, and more

dotesports.com

The 2024 Esports World Cup continued into August with Fortnite, with 16 teams and 64 players battling for the lion’s share of a massive million-dollar prize pool.

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XSET captures Fortnite title at Esports World Cup

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XSET completed an undefeated run through the Fortnite tournament at the Esports World Cup by defeating Exceed 4-2 in the grand final for the $400,000

Friday, Aug 9

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Riyadh: Fortnite, Street Fighter 6, and Teamfight Tactics Featured at Esports World Cup

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EWC 2024 in Riyadh features Fortnite Street Fighter 6 and more. The Esports World Cup kicked off its group stage competitions for Fortnite, Street Fighter 6, and Teamfight Tactics on Thursday. The Esports World Cup, announced in late 2023,…

Thursday, Aug 8

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Controversial TFT Esports World Cup is a huge letdown from Riot LAN events

dotesports.com

Looking forward to the future of TFT esports at Riot LAN events.

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This is what it'll take to make esports a real Olympic event

Video Games and the Olympics don't sound like a great match, but VR games bridge the two worlds in a way that's a perfect match.

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Wishaw YMCA Esports Academy receives £20,000 grant from National Lottery

The YM will be now be able to run the Esports Academy for free - and up the number of days the academy runs from two to five night per week.

Wednesday, Aug 7

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Oxygen Esports reportedly lays off all staff, leaving Boston Breach’s CDL future in question

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Oxygen Esports, the operating company behind various esports teams including the Call of Duty League’s Boston Breach, is laying off all staff and ceasing operations entirely, according to a new report.

Sources: Oxygen Esports to cease operations and lay off all staff

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According to multiple sources, Oxygen Esports is planning to cease operations and is in the process of laying off all staff.

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It’s official: The Olympic Esports Games will be held in 2025. Here’s everything you need to know

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The International Olympic Committee (IOC) has endorsed the creation of the Olympic Esports Games, an important chapter for both Olympic sport and video games.

Alliance Wins EMEA’s First Apex Legends LAN Trophy at Esports World Cup 2024

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In a groundbreaking achievement for the EMEA region, Alliance has claimed the Esports World Cup 2024 trophy, marking the first LAN victory for Apex Legends from this competitive area. The team, known for its resilience and skill, showcased…

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Agent angers sports fans after claiming esports are “harder” than Olympics

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Twitch star Agent is stirring up a debate after claiming that being a “pro gamer” is harder than some Olympic sports like curling.

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The Synergy of eSports and Education: Destigmatising Gaming and Unleashing Potential

techeconomy.ng

eSports, once dismissed as a frivolous pastime, has evolved into a dynamic intersection of entertainment, technology, and education. This transformation is not only reshaping perceptions but also providing significant benefits across…

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ESL FACEIT Group Secures Multi-Year Partnership as Official Operator of the Esports World Cup

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In a groundbreaking development for the esports industry, the ESL FACEIT Group (EFG) has been appointed as the official operating partner of the Esports World Cup, the largest esports competition ever held. This multi-year partnership was…

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BMW M Motorsport Teams Gear Up for the Esports World Cup in Riyadh

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As the world’s top sim racers set their sights on the 2024 Esports World Cup (EWC) in Riyadh, the three BMW M Motorsport teams – BS+COMPETITION, MOUZ, and Redline – have been leaving no stone unturned in their preparation for the high…

Tuesday, Aug 6

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How Olympic Esports will level up the competitive gaming industry

www.thestreet.com

The International Olympic Committee has officially recognized esports, marking a new era for virtual gaming. The first ever Olympic Esports Games will be hosted by Saudi Arabia in 2025. The CEOs of professional esports organization Ninjas…

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Why video games and Esports could be a goldmine for Greater Manchester

University of Salford lab aims to help young people learn more about sector that's worth BILLIONS globally

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Competitive Gaming: The Impact of Esports on the Gaming Industry

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Introduction: In the dynamic realm of modern entertainment, online gaming has emerged as a cultural phenomenon, transforming the way people experience and interact with digital worlds. The evolution of technology, the rise of powerful…

Monday, Aug 5

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We’re regular bedroom gamers but have now broken eSport world records on racing title – here’s how we did it

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TWO bedroom gamers have smashed eSports speedrunning world records on a hit racing title.

We’re regular bedroom gamers but have now broken eSport world records on racing title – here’s how we did it

www.the-sun.com

TWO bedroom gamers have smashed eSports speedrunning world records on a hit racing title.