Cloud9 has decided to dissolve its CS:GO roster due to COVID-19. Cloud9 has decided to pause its involvement in Counter-Strike: Global Offensive until the conclusion of the pandemic. Jack Etienne, Founder and CEO of the North American organization, said the COVID-19 pandemic led to the decision...
The Mid-Season Showdown continues this weekend with some potential upsets in the next round of games. Week one of the Mid-Season Showdown (MSS), gave us some pretty straightforward results. This weekend is when we will really see teams fight for their lives as the lower bracket...
The helpful online Warzone tool is reportedly being shut down by Activision. Since Warzone’s release, skill-based matchmaking has been on the lips of every single player. While a legitimate ranked mode is missing from the game, players feel that there is some form of SBMM putting...
The first of the LEC Spring Split 2021 matches gets underway as Fnatic takes on SK Gaming. The first match of the weekend sees us pairing off fifth place Fnatic against sixth-place SK Gaming. While SK Gaming probably ended up in a position most would have...
The devastating attacks in Atlanta last week that resulted in the murder of eight people including six Asian women sparked an important conversation across social media about the rise of Anti-Asian hate in America. In the past week, The Esports Observer reached out to several...
100 Thieves has a new deal with Boston Beer Company brands Truly Hard Seltzer and Twisted Tea Hard Iced Tea, the latest new sponsor brought on board by the popular L.A.-based gaming organization. The deal was announced Friday and terms were not revealed aside from...
It only takes a few minutes to figure out what motivates 21-year-old Ashton “Astonish” Harris, one of the latest talents signed by gaming and lifestyle company XSET. While Harris loves competitive gaming and playing football, his family comes first, even when that means putting his...
North American esports organisation 100 Thieves has announced partnerships with Truly Hard Seltzer and Twisted Tea Hard Iced Tea. Truly and Twisted Tea will collaborate with 100 Thieves on a range of activations across its platforms. This includes co-branded content, social challenges, livestreams and giveaways. Credit: 100...
Riot Games have just showcased the first teaser and gameplay footage for the 155th LoL champion. After months of anticipation, Gwen, The Hallowed Seamstress has been finally teased by Riot Games. The developers ‘stitched’ the teaser and followed it up with some unique gameplay footage for...
We take a look at the most popular esports games. A decade ago, it would have been unthinkable to say that traditional sports would be less popular than esports. Today, the statement doesn’t look as out of place as it did previously. The likes of soccer...