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The mid meta has changed drastically, but leaves some exciting choices for players. It is not long before The International 10 kicks off and Valve has added in fresh changes with a month old patch 7.30. As the tournament approaches, patches 7.30b and 7.30c have further...

Southeast Asian VALORANT esports content hub KJC eSports has launched a $5,000 (~£3,652) tournament featuring 18 teams across the region. The KJC eSports VALORANT Invitational, which has been officially approved by Riot Games, will run from September 30th to October 10th. Image credit: KJC eSports RELATED: Team...

Esports tournament organiser BLAST has recruited Tom Greene as its Chief Growth Officer. Greene joins the company following a six-year spell working with the Harry Potter movie franchise. Credit: BLAST RELATED: BLAST Premier expands into Israel with broadcast deal As BLAST’s Chief Growth Officer, Greene will aim to increase the firm’s audience...

HP peripheral brand HyperX has added skateboard champion Minna Stess to its roster of ‘HyperX Heroes‘ ambassadors. Stess will exclusively wear and promote HyperX gaming headsets while participating in various HyperX marketing initiatives, including social activations and the company’s ongoing ‘We’re All Gamers’ campaign. Image credit: HyperX RELATED:...

Australian esports organisation ORDER has named Michael Speakman, formerly of Tennis Australia, as its Head of Commercial. In his new role, Speakman will help to navigate ORDER’s commercial opportunities by offering a ‘creative space for brands to connect’.  Image Credit: ORDER RELATED: R&B artist Billy Davis joins ORDER...

North American esports organisation Complexity Gaming announced that Timothy Betar, aka TimTheTatman is now a brand partner and part owner. Per a release, Betar will bring ‘immediate revenue opportunities’ to Complexity through merchandise sales, marketing activations, personal appearances, and branded content Image credit: Gamesquare | Complexity Gaming RELATED:...