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Twitch says its new ad revenue program will make payouts more reliable
Streamers will earn a guaranteed amount of ad revenue per month.
Zwift is holding a cycling esports event in a virtual NYC
Around 180 riders will compete in the 2022 UCI Cycling Esports World Championships.
New 'Valorant' players will need to grind before they can play competitive games
A new playable character with an aggressive mobility-based kit isn’t the only potentially game-changing tweak coming to Valorant with the shooter’s Episode Four update on January 11th.
NVIDIA plans to make 1440p/360Hz the new esports standard
NVIDIA has a new "1440p esports category" of 27-inch gaming monitor with up to 360Hz refresh rates and a special mode that emulates a 25-inch 1080p display.
Microsoft had to use Xbox dev kits to run a 'Halo Infinite' tournament
Microsoft was hurt so badly by Xbox shortages that it ran a 'Halo Infinite' tournament using developer kits.
BMW will help recreate 'Rocket League' in real life for charity
BMW and LVL are producing a real-life 'Rocket League' with remote-controlled cars for charity, and you can watch the match live.
Pokimane is starting a talent management company for streamers
Pokimane has co-founded a talent management company that hopes to give streamers and esports players better talent management.
FIFA isn't thrilled with EA's dominance of soccer games
FIFA says one company shouldn't control all gaming rights to its soccer league — and it's exploring deals that would reduce EA's grip.
G4 will return to TV on November 16th
You can watch 'Attack of the Show!,' 'Xplay' and other shows on cable and streaming services.
The Rocket League Championship Series is expanding to Asia and Africa
Psynonix is taking a step toward creating a true global esport in the 2021-22 season, which has a $6 million prize pool.
Overwatch League's 2022 season will start on an early build of 'Overwatch 2'
There's still no official release window for the sequel, though.
'League of Legends' World Championship moves from China to Europe due to COVID-19
Riot cited travel complications amid the rapid spread of the COVID-19 Delta variant.
Stardew Valley's creator is running a $40,000 esports tournament next month
Competitors will farm, mine and fish their way to glory on Labor Day weekend.
Riot moves in-person 'League of Legends' championship due to COVID-19 surge
Riot has moved its in-person 'League of Legends' championship event from a New Jersey arena to Los Angeles as the COVID-19 surge dashes earlier plans.
Call of Duty League is bringing fans back to live events
The Stage V Major will be the first CDL tournament with a crowd since March 2020.
DOJ investigates Overwatch League over salary caps
The DOJ is investigating the Overwatch League over soft salary caps meant to balance team pay.
FaZe Clan suspends players allegedly involved in crypto pump-and-dump scheme
FaZe Clan has suspended three players and ousted a fourth after allegations they participated in a pump-and-dump crypto scheme.
'League of Legends' 2021 championship will take place in Shenzhen on November 6th
The 2021 'League of Legends' World Championship will take place in Shenzhen on November 6th, helping to revive in-person esports events.
'Apex Legends' esports viewership enjoyed a 50 percent boost this winter
The Apex Legends Global Series Winter Circuit playoffs have become the franchise's most-watched competition.
Call of Duty League will resume in-person events on June 17th
Call of Duty League is returning to in-person events starting on June 17th, although fans will stay at home for now.