Proving Grounds

Left behind by devs, Argentinian Dragon Ball FighterZ fans build their own esports circuit

April 5, 2019

When it came out last year in 2018, Dragon Ball FighterZ took the fighting game community by storm. Still, Argentinian fans weren’t happy with how the World Tour was handled.

The Quiet of Mitch “UberShouts” Leslie: An interview with the OWL caster

Katie Gripne

February 21, 2019

The Overwatch League caster tells all about his turbulent success story, his quest of self- discovery, and how he wrote his own story while doin... More

Review: RevoNext QT3 Headphones

Christina Pollock

November 28, 2018

Review methodology: Normal daily use (transit, work)Review period: 2 weeks Quick hot take: If you've got $64 and you're sick of the headphones that came with your phone, the RevoNext QT3 is a fine choice. ... More

PiraTechnics to leave EU LCS

Christina Pollock

November 8, 2018

After four years as a Riot caster, Devin "PiraTechnics" Younge has announced his departure from the EU LCS broadcast. In a statement released today on Medium, PiraTechnics said: "Today marks the turning ... More

I Tested Five Esports Gaming Mice So You Don’t Have To

Christina Pollock

September 7, 2018

I have a mountain biking injury. More specifically, I have a collection of weaknesses from a very bad overstrain of basically everything in my arms and hands. Due to that, sustainable gaming has become a... More

We All Need Healing

Lily B

August 23, 2018

First person shooters have always made me uncomfortable because, let’s be honest, they were never designed with me—a disabled woman-- in mind to start with. I lasted maybe thirty seconds in a Halo multiplayer ... More

Overwatch World Cup 2018 Preview: Team Brasil

Evie Feng

August 23, 2018

As the Overwatch World Cup 2018 season takes off, Team Brazil is ready to clap back with a vengeance and are hoping to finally punch their ticket out of group stage and into playoffs at Blizzcon. To qualify, Br... More

Overwatch World Cup 2018 Preview: Team South Korea

Bonnie Qu

August 17, 2018

Every year, the Overwatch World Cup plays a big role in attracting new fans to Esports, and this year’s competition promises to be the biggest one yet. Just twenty-four teams will participate in the World Cup t... More

The Community of EVO

Captain Marvelous

August 10, 2018

When my flight arrived in Las Vegas from Palm Beach, Florida, I had no idea what I would cover at the Evolution Championship Series. What seemed obvious in talking to pros, competitors and more was being done b... More

The Equalizer: Gold Funneling Comes to NA LCS

Miles Yim

June 29, 2018

Last weekend, OpTic Gaming accomplished something they never had before. Facing an in-form Echo Fox squad that beat them twice in Spring Split 2018, OpTic overcame long odds and won. While best-of-one upsets... More