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Tuesday, Aug 13

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Ferrari Announces New Esports Competition In Asphalt Legends Unite

Ferrari brings new competition to a mobile game sensation. Car enthusiast gamers will know the Asphalt series as a mobile game with an expansive car list, vivid racetrack settings, and zany stunts. However, Ferrari is teaming up with the…

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Bleed Esports drops majority of VALORANT roster, leaving yay teamless again

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After another unsuccessful year in a new region, VALORANT star Jaccob “yay” Whiteaker is hunting for a new team to call home after losing his starting position on Bleed Esports.

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Cloud9 Expands Esports Portfolio with Entity Acquisition, Partnering with BC.GAME

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Team has been rebranded as Cloud9 BC.GAME Dota 2 Los Angeles, CA, August 13th 2024. BC.GAME and Cloud9 Esports extend their existing partnership with Cloud9’s acquisition of the Dota 2 esports team Entity. As part of the deal, the European…

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Wolves Roar to Victory: Claim Their First TFT Esports World Cup!

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Wolves Esports demonstrated their dominance early on, securing the top seed in Group A with consecutive 2-1 victories over ZETA DIVISION and Branching Out. Their performance in the Playoffs was nothing short of exceptional. The team surged…

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Many young Japanese believe esports has a future in the Olympics

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More than 40% of people in their 30s and younger in Japan think that esports will be an Olympic sport in the future, a survey has found.

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Cash-strapped universities accused of offering 'Mickey Mouse' courses in rap music, esports and social media to stay afloat

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A wide array of novelty courses are on offer for students who do not make their predicted grades on A-level results day on Thursday and have to go through clearing.

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

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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

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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

www.dexerto.com

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

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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…