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How To Watch London Royal Ravens Ravenstorm Warzone Tournament

Fri, 15 Jan 2021 14:23:42 GMT

Today the Royal Ravens are hosting another Warzone tournament with $25K up for grabs, here's all the info.

Warzone tournaments have been sparse since the start of the new year. This is mainly because of the current meta and plethora of recent glitches. However, with most of them being patched and the meta slightly shifting, Warzone tournaments should be back in full force. Today we start with the London Royal Ravens $25K tournament, Ravenstorm. Here’s everything you need to know

Format

The Ravenstorm tournament will see 10 Trios go head to head in Warzone. With 10 Trios involved in the tournament, they will likely be playing for Eliminations and Placement, similar to yesterday's Twitch Rivals event.

Teams

Full teams are yet to be revealed for the tournament, however we know a lot of the competitors. Firstly, we know that London Royal Ravens content creators such as Jukeyz and Angelika will be competing, along with co-owner Vikkstar. However, it won't just be Royal Ravens players and content creators playing, other Warzone streamers such as Tommey and Rated will also be in the tournament.

When it comes to each Trio’s third, this will be a celebrity. Whether it be a sportsman, DJ or fellow streamer, each trio will be playing with a celebrity as their third.

Schedule and How to Watch

The Ravenstorm $25K Warzone Tournament will kick off at 1PM ET and conclude tonight. With the action all happening in one day, it'll be fast paced. You can watch on the Call of Duty Twitch Channel, or your favorite competitor will also stream their POV.

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How-To Find Esports Tournaments

Fri, 15 Jan 2021 11:31:06 GMT

Esports experienced massive growth in 2020 and this growth is expected to continue into 2021.

As more and more viewers are exposed to esports, so will the growth and general awareness increase. This will bring in additional advertisers, sponsors, as well as players. All very good for the industry.

However, unlike traditional sports, the esports industry can be very confusing to new users, especially when it comes to trying to find all the upcoming esports tournaments and matches. One issue in esports is that there is no central place to find the schedule of all upcoming tournaments and when matches will be taking place. Here are the options people have:

Esport Teams

You can visit the esports team website or social channels and find their match schedule. However, not all teams will have a website and even those that do, might not have their match schedules on it. More so, maybe you don’t actually follow a team yet or know which teams exist.

Tournament hosts

You can look at the tournament host's website. For the top-tier esports tournaments, this might include ESL. If you want to only watch ESL matches, then you can go to their site and see a schedule. But for the lower tier esports tournaments, there are multiple tournament hosts, which makes esport tournament discovery very challenging.

Steaming sites

Another option is to use esports streaming sites like Twitch, Facebook Gaming or Youtube. The issue here is that these sites typically only show live matches, and you can’t see when the next games are going to be taking place.

There are then quite a number of game dedicated websites, all about certain games. These can be dedicated to CS:GO, Dota 2, Lol, etc., and will then list the upcoming tournaments for their respective game type. However once again, these are mainly tier-1 leagues.

This is why the Livescore.GG site was developed. Its goal is to list the schedule of all upcoming and live esports tournaments so that users can easily find the games they want to follow as well as discover new tournaments and teams. There can be as many as 100 esports matches per day, and so finding your way through this mass can get confusing. It makes sense to focus only on the actual sport or teams you want to follow and build from there.

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Fortnite: $250k January DreamHack Online Open, Format, Dates & How To Register

Thu, 14 Jan 2021 20:59:06 GMT

Learn about what could be the final DreamHack Fortnite tournament of 2021.

DreamHack helped save competitive Fortnite: Battle Royale in 2020. In a world where offline competitions were not possible, the Swedish organization hosted multiple monthly tournaments to fill the void. Players in Fortnite's three most significant regions - Europe, NA East and NA West - competed over the last six months for more than $1 million in prize money. Polish player 'teeq' stood out as one of the many competitors who reaped the benefits that DreamHack provided. He won two back-to-back solo tournaments, and just last month, added a third in the duos format.

Several others claimed their first notable tournament victories under DreamHack's format and scoring system. January could mark the end for DreamHack's Online Open featuring Fortnite. However, millions have partaken in the monthly competitions, which the organization referenced in a recent press release. "More than 3 million players have registered for tournaments since they began, and December had the most registrants to date with more than 830,000 players." With no announcement of future events, Fortnite players will look to make January the best yet.

Also Read: Is Arnold Schwarzenegger Coming to Fortnite?

DreamHack Online Open January Format and Dates

DreamHack switched the tournament format from solos to duos in November of 2020 due to overwhelming feedback from the competitive scene. Duos will remain for all three regional tournaments in January. Here is a brief refresher of the competition's structure and format:

Two open qualifiers with 250 duos advancing from each heat to the semifinals.
Each duo can play a maximum of 10 games during the three-hour heat.
Semifinals with 50 duos advancing to the Grand Final.
Each duo can play a maximum of 10 games during the three-hour heat.
Grand Final with eight consecutive games at scheduled times.
A new game starts every 40 minutes.

This month's action kicks off with the NA West region, followed by NA East, and then wrapping up with Europe. Here's a full breakdown of the tournament dates and times:

North America West

First Heat: January 22 | 6pm PST (not broadcasted)
Second Heat: January 30 | 2pm PST
Semifinals: January 30 | 6pm PST
Grand Finals: January 31 | 2pm PST

North American East

First Heat: January 22 | 6pm EST (not broadcasted)
Second Heat: January 23 | 2pm EST
Semifinals: January 23 | 6pm EST
Grand Finals: January 24 | 2pm EST

Europe

First Heat: January 24 | 2pm CET (not broadcasted)
Second Heat: January 24 | 5pm CET (not broadcasted)
Third Heat: January 30 | 2pm CET
Semifinals: January 30 | 6pm CET
Grand Finals: January 31 | 2pm CET

Also Read: Zayt Announced Retirement from Competitive Fortnite

How to Register for the January DreamHack Online Open

Registration is now open for this month's competition. Remember, teams can participate in all three regions if they so choose. Click here to access the registration form for January's tournament. Competitors must be at least 13 years of age and should follow the instructions listed.

DreamHack has not committed to hosting more Fortnite tournaments beyond this month. Be sure to sign up for what could be the final DreamHack Online Open tournament.

Stay tuned to ESTNN for more Fortnite news and updates!

Also Read: FNCS Invitational Champion Furious Joins XTRA Gaming

Featured Image: DreamHack

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How To Unlock The Fortnite Crew Exclusive 'Members Only' Emote

Thu, 14 Jan 2021 20:00:32 GMT

Learn how to unlock the ‘Members Only’ emote via Fortnite crew.

Epic Games unleashed a monthly subscription service, dubbed Fortnite Crew, in early December. The launch went smoothly, but January proved a bit more complicated. Several users across multiple platforms reported issues receiving their allotted V-Bucks this month. Additionally, Xbox players have had a tough time unsubscribing from the service. The Fortnite Team released a blog post addressing the many problems that began in 2021.

“At the turn of the new year, we know some players may have experienced issues receiving their Fortnite Crew rewards. Also, early attempts to unsubscribe on Xbox may have been a little tricky, please check our Player Support pages for updated steps to unsubscribe on Xbox. For help with any issues, visit our Fortnite Crew Player Support page.”

Epic is continuing to work on all reported issues to ensure a consistent experience moving forward. As a result of the problems many players encountered this month, the developers offer a free emote for anyone enrolled in Fortnite Crew.

How to Unlock the ‘Members Only’ Emote

Thinking about becoming part of Fortnite Crew?

Learn more about how it works, all the perks, and what’s to come ????????https://t.co/rs4WEvSwTR

— Fortnite (@FortniteGame) January 14, 2021

Players looking to add this new emote to their arsenal have to be current or past subscribers of the Fortnite Crew service. Those who enroll between now and February 15 can unlock also unlock this new emote.

“As a thank you for your patience, we’re granting all past and present Fortnite Crew members an exclusive new Emote called Members Only. Past, present, and new Fortnite Crew members will receive the Emote upon logging in anytime from now until February 15.”

The emote should appear automatically at some point in your locker within the next few weeks, provided that you fit the parameters listed above. Here is a look at the new Members Only emote.

Past, present, and new Fortnite Crew members who log into the game until February 15 will receive the "Members Only" emote for FREE! pic.twitter.com/zSsViQ6xOP

— ShiinaBR - Fortnite Leaks (@ShiinaBR) January 14, 2021

What is Fortnite Crew?

Let us offer a brief refresher if you’re unsure of what the Fortnite Crew subscription service entails. Here’s a breakdown of what Epic Games provide for a monthly $14.99 recurring charge, which you can cancel at any time with no commitment:

An exclusive cosmetic character outfit
Free Battle Pass each season
1,000 V-Bucks per month

December’s exclusive cosmetic was a galaxy-style character named Galaxia. DC Comics superhero Green Arrow followed in January. Epic teased next month’s Fortnite Crew incentive in the same blog post, “We’re not quite ready to announce who’s in February’s Crew Pack just yet, but we can say it’s a new face from the world of Fortnite that players should look forward to!” The possibilities are endless.

Stay tuned to ESTNN for more Fortnite news and updates!

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Ultimate Gamer Launches $1M Global Esports Competition

Thu, 14 Jan 2021 18:29:58 GMT

Ultimate Gamer is on the prowl for the "Best Gamer on Earth®" with the Ultimate Gamer Worldwide Open.

There is no better time for esports and video games to thrive, taking full advantage of the millions stuck at home. Ultimate Gamer is putting gamers’ skills to the test and open up the floor for anyone to claim a piece at $1,000,000. The Ultimate Gamer Championship will span over the entirety of 2021, geared at finding the best gamer in the world, across over six different games in five different genres, including First-Person Shooters, MOBAs, Sports, and Fighting games. Beginning on February 20th, the Ultimate Gamer Champion Series will feature a COD Warzone event featuring Hollywood TW and a $5,000 prize pool.

“At Ultimate Gamer, it’s our mission to give everyday gamers who are normally not supported a place to test their skills in a variety of titles, play against gamers from all over the world, and celebrate gaming on the largest scale possible”, stated Steve Suarez, Ultimate Gamer CEO.

In the Fall of 2021, the final event will take place with two hundred players all vying at the opportunity to declare themselves the best. The winner will walk away with $300,000 and the runner up will receive $150,000, and all other contestants will receive smaller portions. The entry fee on events ranges from $10-$20, and gamers can sign up on Ultimate Gamer Arena and Ultimate Gamer’s website.

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League Play And Iconic BO2 Map Coming To Black Ops Cold War

Thu, 14 Jan 2021 18:20:30 GMT

The Mid-Season update has brought us more than we thought, with League Play and an iconic map returning later in the season.

Today the Mid-Season update for Season One of Black Ops Cold War was released. While we received everything we expected, we also received some more information on content coming within the season. Call of Duty League fans can finally rejoice, with League Play and Express returning in Season One.

League Play

While we don't have much info on the ranking system or any rewards, it has been confirmed that League Play will come to Black Ops Cold War in Season One. This mode will be competitive and see you go up against players of the same skill level, going up divisions such as Gold, Diamond and Platinum as you progress.

Express Returns

The iconic map from Black Ops 2 returns to Call of Duty for the first time since 2011. The roughly U-shaped map features train tracks in the middle with a moving train, so look both ways before you cross. This map has given us plenty of memorable moments in competitive Call of Duty history, and fans will be pleased to see it return. Express will be returning on February 4.

While we don't have a release date for League Play, we can expect to see it before the end of Season One, and possibly alongside the start of the CDL season on February 11.

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Dota 2: Another Team Was Disqualified From The DPC League

Thu, 14 Jan 2021 15:55:52 GMT

The SEA DPC League Season will begin in just a few days from now. But sadly, it won't start for one team; Team Assault have been disqualified.

The qualifiers for the upper and the lower division of the upcoming SEA DPC league are finally over. Although there were several interesting series, most people will remember these qualifiers for the controversies — and the two teams that got disqualified.

The first team to face disqualification was VISdota. They were removed because they played with a banned player. The other team that won’t be able to try their luck in the upcoming event is Team Assault.

Why did they receive a ban?

The reason Assault won’t be taking part in the League is due to account sharing. Following their punishment, the team that will take their place is Army Geniuses. But, we're yet to see whether Army Geniuses can go toe to toe with some of the best teams in the region. Their first match will be against Galaxy Racer on January 21.

Stay tuned to ESTNN for more Dota 2 and DPC news!

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Is Arnold Schwarzenegger Coming To Fortnite?

Thu, 14 Jan 2021 15:48:31 GMT

Could world-renowned Austrian bodybuilder turned actor turned governor of California be coming to Fortnite?

Epic Games has proved time and time again that it knows no boundaries or limits when constructing unique Fortnite: Battle Royale collaborations. In the past three years, the developers struck deals with Marvel Comics, DC Comics, the National Football League (NFL) and countless others. These crossovers typically include cosmetic items in the game and, in some cases, locations on the Fortnite map. Chapter 2 - Season 5 was released early last month; bringing in The Mandolorian and Baby Yoda as marquee characters in the Battle Pass. Since then, Kratos from God of War, Master Chief from Halo and The Walking Dead characters — Michonne and Daryl — have become in-game wearable skins.

These developments left people wondering what could come next. The developer released patch 15.20 this week, which saw iconic film creature 'Predator' crash land at the Stealthy Stronghold location. Many reputable Fortnite leakers confirmed that Predator is this season's secret Battle Pass skin. Epic Games teased that more Hunters are on the way. Knowing that information and seeing the newest shotgun has us wondering, is Arnold Schwarzenegger coming to Fortnite?

Lever Action Shotgun

Credit: TriStar Pictures

Patch 15.20 introduced a new shotgun, dubbed the Lever Action Shotgun, which many players relate to the Pump Shotgun. While that may be the case, it wasn't the first thing we thought of when seeing and using the weapon. Remember Terminator 2: Judgement Day? Well, you should, because it's arguably the best sequel in the history of cinema. Anyway, Arnold Schwarzenegger appears in that film as the titular Terminator. Sent back through time to protect the human resistance's leader — John Connor.

The Terminator utilizes an arsenal of weapons throughout the movie, but none is more iconic than an 1887 Winchester lever-action shotgun. Is it a coincidence that Fortnite just introduced that very weapon? I think not, and there's much more to this puzzle than meets the eye.

Also Read: Season 5 Update 15.20 Patch Notes — A New Shotgun Emerges

Predator crossover adds more to the theory

Credit: Twentieth Century Studios

The film Predator is indisputably one of the best films of all time, period. It encompasses 1980s action; including beefy heroes, weapons, explosions and the of course Predator as it hunts a group of mercenaries in a remote jungle location. You might be wondering how the Predator ties in with our theory that Arnold Schwarzenegger will soon receive a Fortnite skin. Well, the movie's main character Major Alan "Dutch" Schafer is played by Schwarzenegger. With more guest stars on the way this season, it would make sense for Arnold, (who turned from the hunted to the hunter in Predator,) to appear in some fashion.

Previous game crossovers and incoming 'Hunters'

If Arnold were to become a character in Fortnite, it wouldn't be the first time the famous actor reached an agreement with video game developers. The Terminator was a downloadable content (DLC) character in Mortal Kombat 11, which included Arnold's likeness. Epic Games has taught us over the years that they possess the ability to collaborate with anyone and everyone. Although it's merely a theory — Arnold and one of his many film personas would settle in nicely with Fortnite Chapter 2 - Season 5's hunter theme. After all, the recent patch notes indicated, "Agent Jones is bringing in a few big guns with the next pair of Hunters to join in the chaos". Perhaps Sarah Connor and The Terminator are those two characters.

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CoD: Everything We Know About BOCW Mid-Season One Update

Thu, 14 Jan 2021 13:05:24 GMT

Tonight we receive the mid-season update for BOCW, here’s all the info you need.

Black Ops Cold War will be receiving its mid-season one update tonight. With new maps, modes and weapons coming to the game, here's everything you need to know before you jump in tonight.

Multiplayer

Multiplayer fans will be receiving a brand new Fireteam map in the form of Sanatorium. Described as “a low-wooded hills area” that contains “land, sea and air vehicles”, Sanatorium looks to be an all terrain map. Rumors have speculated that Sanatorium will be at the center of the new Warzone map, so you’ll want to hop in and check it out.

Dropkick will also be coming to BOCW as a new Multiplayer mode. This 6v6 mode sees two teams battle it out for a nuclear briefcase. The side to score 200 points first wins.

Along with this new mode, Multiplayer fans will enjoy a weekend of Double Weapon XP starting at 1PM ET on January 15, and ending at the same time on January 19.

Finally, the Wakizashi Sword will be added to Black Ops Cold War. While some players already unlocked this weapon when it was glitch earlier last week, fans will finally be able to legitimately use it in Multiplayer.

Zombies

Zombies will be free to play from 1PM ET tonight for a whole week. This means that players who don't own BOCW can jump into Zombies for the first time ever. Along with this, there will be a new Zombies mode called Cranked. This is a take on the Multiplayer mode, speeding up the pace of the Zombies experience. Playstation players will also receive a new Onslaught map.

Release Time

Black Ops Cold War’s Mid-Season One update will go live at 1PM ET (10AM PT). The file size is yet to be announced.

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CoD: How To Watch Twitch Rivals $75K Duos Private Match Warzone Tournament

Thu, 14 Jan 2021 12:52:07 GMT

Today Twitch Rivals are hosting a $75K Warzone tournament, here's everything you need to know.

Twitch have been a prominent host of Warzone tournaments since its release, and have really stepped up their offering since the addition of private matches. Today sees yet another private match tournament, this one with $75K on the line.

Format

The Twitch Rivals Warzone Face Off will see 74 European Duos go head to head in five private match lobbies. In these matches, they'll earn 1 point per elimination; with 20 points for a win, 15 for top 5, 10 for top 15 and 5 for top 25. The winner will be the team with the most points following all five private matches. $75K is up for grabs here, with $15K going to the winner.

Teams

The full teams are yet to be announced. However with it being a European tournament we can expect to see some of their best talent on display. Players such as Jukeyz, Deleo, Vapulear and Wuskin will most likely be competing — so this is not a tournament you want to miss.

Schedule and How to Watch

The tournament kicks off at 10AM ET and will likely last around 3 hours with five private matches needing to be played. You can watch on the Twitch Rivals Twitch Channel, or your favourite streamer will be showing their POV.

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Fortnite: FNCS Invitational Champion Furious Joins XTRA Gaming

Thu, 14 Jan 2021 05:06:27 GMT

Fortnite Champion Furious joins a rising esports team.

XTRA Gaming is an underrated esports organization in competitive Fortnite. They’ve built a foundation of homegrown talent beginning in April of 2020. Team owner ‘Sly’ and many others behind the scenes targeted top NA West players to bring on board before venturing to NA East. Recently, XTRA has developed an apparent affinity for controller players, adding NA West standout Reet, FNCS Champion Mero and rising star illest. Today, the North America-based organization added another top controller player; Furious is the newest member of XTRA Gaming.

Also Read: Zayt Announces Retirement from Competitive Fortnite

XTRA Furious

The best controller roster in the world grows stronger.

Welcome FNCS champ @Furiouss to the XTRA Gaming family! ???? pic.twitter.com/Hln3wPTJxl

— XTRA Gaming (@XTRAGAMlNG) January 13, 2021

The Westcoast gaming brand welcomed Furious to the team with an announcement video, including a compilation of his best plays. It was only a matter of time before an organization signed the top controller player on the market. His unexpected win in the FNCS Invitational Finals put him on the NA East region’s radar. Furious executed a near-perfect strategy in the finals, collected $100K USD and instantly became a recognizable name in the scene. He drew the attention of fellow top NA East competitors Clix, Riversan, Illest and Bizzle, all of whom he teamed with at some point in the ensuing three seasons.

Furious continued to play consistently well for the remainder of 2020. His year included multiple high Cash Cup placements and winning the NA East DreamHack Open in October. Furious joins Reet, Mero, and Illest, making XTRA arguably the most impressive controller roster in competitive Fortnite. With another Fortnite Champion Series event set to begin in early-February, he’ll look to improve upon his 26th place finish from Chapter 2 - Season 4.

Also Read: TheGrefg Floor is Lava Tournament Format, Prize Pool, Scoring System & More!

What’s Next for XTRA Gaming?

Who’s next? ????

— XTRA Gaming (@XTRAGAMlNG) January 13, 2021

The people at XTRA have seemingly outlined their plan to sign every controller player on the market. Scoped comes to mind as an established competitor with an impressive track record who remains unsigned in the Fortnite scene. Former Ghost Gaming player Assault also fits the bill of what XTRA has been on the lookout for over the last several months. It will be interesting to watch as the Fortnite brand continues to expand in 2021.

Stay tuned to ESTNN for more Fortnite news and updates!

Feature Image: XTRA Gaming

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CDL Kickoff Classic Fan-Voted Matchups Revealed

Wed, 13 Jan 2021 21:25:37 GMT

The fans have decided the first CDL matches of the season, here they are.

Yesterday, the Call of Duty League announced the start date of the 2021 season. While we have to wait until February 11 for the start of the regular season, we have a special event to look forward to just before. The Kickoff Classic will see teams go against each other in matches voted for by the fans, allowing them to see the games they want before the season begins. Here are the matchups and the scheduling for the weekend.

Matches and Schedule

Saturday, January 23

Dallas Empire vs New York Subliners (3 PM ET)
Los Angeles Guerrillas vs Seattle Surge (4:30 PM ET)
Atlanta FaZe vs Florida Mutineers (6:00 PM ET)

Sunday, January 24

London Royal Ravens vs Paris Legion (3 PM ET)
Toronto Ultra vs Minnesota Rokkr (4:30 PM ET)
OpTic Chicago vs Los Angeles Thieves (6 PM ET)

How to Watch the Kickoff Classic

The Kickoff Classic begins at 3 PM ET on Saturday, January 23. You can watch the event on the Call of Duty League YouTube Channel. While the event is scheduled to last for three hours each day, it may well last longer depending on how close the matches are.

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Dota 2: 5up Leaves B8's Roster

Wed, 13 Jan 2021 19:11:07 GMT

After failing the qualify for the Upper Division, B8 is now down to four players.

The qualifiers for the Upper Division of the first League season in the Dota 2 Pro Circuit are over. Even though B8 completely changed its roster, the team failed to qualify for the event. As a result, one of their players, Enis “5up” Elfki, decided to leave the team.

What happened?

B8 was a new Dota 2 team that was created by Danil “Dendi” Ishutin in 2020. Although it featured some of the most prominent players in the region, it failed to live up to expectations. Consequently, the team went through various roster changes, especially for the upcoming 2021 DPC.

Even though they started to the qualifiers with an impressive victory, their good performances didn’t last so long. The team lost two series in a row, which left them in the Lower Division of the DPC League 1.

Following 5up’s decision, B8 is now down to four players. There are still four days until the Lower Division begins, which means that we will have roster changes soon. Currently, the team consists of the following players:

Leonardo “RdO” Fernandes
Danil “Dendi” Ishutin
Diego Berini “Sexyfat” Santamaria
Heitor “Duster” Pereira

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FURIA Completes CS:GO Roster With Junior Signing

Wed, 13 Jan 2021 18:59:44 GMT

The FURIA CS:GO roster is now ready for action.

FURIA has announced signing Paytyn "⁠junior⁠" Johnson, Triumph's former 20-year-old AWPer. FURIA now has a full lineup five days before the start of the first event in 2021.

Though the transfer was just announced, Rush B media provided the information regarding the possible move of Johnson to FURIA in November.

“Ever since FURIA moved to NA, they've been my favorite team on & off the server. I've looked up to their lineup, raw skill, & supportive fans for a long time now. I couldn't be happier to join them & make the Brazilian community proud!” - Junior said on Twitter.

Five days ago, Henrique "⁠HEN1⁠" Teles decided to part ways with FURIA and reunite with his brother Lucas "⁠LUCAS1⁠" Teles in a new project under the guidance of Raphael "⁠cogu⁠" Camargo.

This was the first roster move for FURIA within the last 15 months. The reported cost of Junior’s transfer from Triumph to FURIA was around $55,000.

From now on, FURIA's roster is:

Andrei "⁠arT⁠" Piovezan
Yuri "⁠yuurih⁠" Santos
Kaike "⁠KSCERATO⁠" Cerato
Vinicius "⁠VINI⁠" Figueiredo
Paytyn "⁠junior⁠" Johnson
Nicholas "⁠guerri⁠" Nogueira (coach)

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Team Spirit Introduces Full Rebranding: New logo, Style & Jerseys

Wed, 13 Jan 2021 17:54:40 GMT

Team Spirit has officially gone through a full rebranding.

Russian esports organization Team Spirit has decided it's time for a shakeup. Their new, fresh look is designed to attract the attention of both the esports audiences and people who are far away from gaming and esports.

"The decision to change the visual style is absolutely natural. We felt that our look was morally outdated and did not meet either our needs or the needs of the nowadays' media space. In this situation, I am infinitely glad that there were people in the staff who were not only not afraid to take on such an ambitious project, but also were able to perform it at the highest level. We plan to not bring any major changes to the brand in the coming years". Team Spirit’s CEO Nikita Chukalin said.

The rebranding process started with creating the core values of Team Spirit. On the basis of these, a manifesto of sorts was formulated. This embodies the mission and goals of the organization. It took many months and as a result, designers of Team Spirit have developed an innovative, minimalistic style. Furthermore, they did so without external assistance from marketing agencies. As a total, the work on rebranding took around 14 months.

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New CoD Warzone Update Further Nerfs DMR, Type 63 and Mac-10

Wed, 13 Jan 2021 16:15:04 GMT

Raven Software recently revealed some more nerfs to the Warzone meta, here’s everything you need to know.

Since the integration of Cold War weapons into Warzone, they have been dominating the meta. With the DMR becoming the main weapon for most players, some have even gone as far as to leave the game for now due to the unbalanced nature of it. However, Raven Software recently tweeted patch notes showing further nerfs to these weapons, but deleted it shortly afterward. While this may just mean that the update will be going live later today, or possibly on Thursday after last week's announcement of moving the game updates. Here’s what they said.

Firstly, they nerfed both the DMR 14 and Type 63.

DMR 14

Bullet penetration reduced from sniper to AR
Damage falloff ranges decreased
- 55 damage before / 48 damage after 750 units (down 70% from 2500 units)

Recoil increased
- Increased moderately for second and third bullet
- Increased slightly for subsequent bullets

Locational damage multipliers adjusted
- Headshot now does less than 100 damage after 750 units
- Lower torso reduced from 1.1 to 1.01 (~8%)

Type 63

Bullet penetration reduced from sniper to AR
Damage falloff ranges decreased
- 60 damage before / 45 damage after 900 units (down 55% from 2000 units)

Along with the damage nerfs, the DMR 14 and Type 63 both received nerfs to the effectiveness of recoil attachments.

While the Mac-10 didn’t receive any further nerfs, its Gallantry Blueprint returned to match the damage values of the standard Mac-1, no longer making it pay to win.

It was also reported that the Infinite Stim glitch has been fixed, meaning the upcoming Warzone tournaments may be safe after all.

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Fortnite Season 5 Update 15.20 Patch Notes — A New Shotgun Emerges

Wed, 13 Jan 2021 13:55:39 GMT

Learn everything you need to know about Fortnite: Battle Royale patch 15.20.

It's felt like an eternity since Epic Games last updated Fortnite: Battle Royale. In fact, over a month has passed since the release of Chapter 2 - Season 5 update 15.10. No major updates dropped since then, but the developers are back after the holiday break with some new content. To be precise, the team behind Fortnite introduced a new Lever Action Shotgun, Exotic Dual Pistols, added a real "Disable Pre-Edit" option, and teased some upcoming collaborations. Let's dive deep into Patch v15.20 and see what Epic has in store for Fortnite players.

Lever Action Shotgun

Lever Action Shotgun + Stats pic.twitter.com/QY2mobPuZQ

— iFireMonkey (@iFireMonkey) January 13, 2021

This update's most significant portion is the inclusion of a brand new shotgun to Fortnite's arsenal of weapons. The Lever Action Shotgun joins the Tactical and Charge variants in the Season 5 loot pool. Some may remember the Lever Action Sniper Rifle introduced before Operation Snowdown, but this is different. The Lever Action Shotgun appears in all variants with a max magazine size of six, differing reload times and up to 12.7 damage with its Legendary rarity. It is available in casual playlist loot pools and Arena via NPC purchase.

Hop Rock Dualies

Hop Rock Dualies pic.twitter.com/smxhXRPJwy

— iFireMonkey (@iFireMonkey) January 13, 2021

A new Exotic weapon known as the Hop Rock Dualies is now purchasable in-game. Epic Games' creator patch notes indicated that players who possess this weapon can "shred through the enemy in dual-wielding, bouncing style." This means there is a zero-gravity component to the pistols. Players can purchase this Exotic from "Cole," who either spawns in Retail Row or Shipwreck Cove.

Predator Crossover and More Hunters?

The Predators Crash spot can be seen over at the Stealthy Stronghold. pic.twitter.com/fgEvAm1RSh

— iFireMonkey (@iFireMonkey) January 13, 2021

Predator teasers have been swirling the internet since Epic Games introduced Stealthy Stronghold in Season 5. The new POI, located north, gives off jungle vibes similar to that of the hit 1980s movie "Predator," starring Arnold Schwarzenegger. It's a classic film, but a mind-boggling collaboration with Fortnite if the rumors hold firm. "The forest is moving… something's out there!" Several players have confirmed that Predator's ship crash-landed at Stealthy Stronghold, and a list of challenges leaked.

Additionally, the patch notes referenced Agent Jonesy "bringing in a few big guns with the next pair of Hunter…" Although it's unclear what the next crossover is beyond possibly Predator, Epic is looking to add more characters on top of Kratos, Master Chief, Michonne and Daryl Dixon.

Pre-Edit Options Alas

Fortnite's competitive and casual scenes collectively groaned when Epic Games made the wrong adjustment to the pre-edit option. Instead of offering a setting to disable the feature, Epic granted players the ability to reset pre-edits when exiting build mode. Although helpful, the developers missed the mark and thus promised to rectify the issue. The Fortnite overlords answered the prayers of players everywhere. A "Disable Pre-Edit" option is now available in the settings menu.

Leaked Cosmetics

Some new skins! pic.twitter.com/Kuv2EHo7Cs

— HYPEX (@HYPEX) January 13, 2021

Fortnite leaker HYPEX revealed three new cosmetics that will be available shortly. He also confirmed that the Travis Scott set should reappear in the shop soon. The Fortnite leaker decoded a traversal soccer emote from the game files.

Bug Fixes

Here is the entire list of bug fixes implemented in update 15.20, which ignored the fixed sand tunneling mechanic. It's worth noting that Epic Games decreased the music volume accompanying IO Guards and increased the chance of them dropping heals.

"Anonymous Mode," which helps combat stream snipers, is now only available in public matches. Players in tournaments cannot use that feature anymore.

Flip Reset Lobby Track inadvertently removed from players' Lockers. (General)
Multipoint Edge Glider deforming midair. (General)
Michonne Outfit visual issues with cape Back Blings. (General)
Hypernova Outfit appearing as a different Outfit in the Lobby and in-match. (BR)
Rebooted players may see an already completed Bounty. (BR)
Quest progress not instantly updating in the HUD and Quest Log. (STW)
Broken Pickaxe animations. (STW)
Voice chat issues on Android. (Mobile)
The player loses all movement after jumping through Zero Point. (Mobile)

That covers all of the changes thus far in patch 15.20. If anything else changes, ESTNN will update you here.

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Fortnite: TheGrefg Floor Is Lava Tournament Format, Prize Pool, Scoring System & More!

Wed, 13 Jan 2021 06:22:20 GMT

Learn how to win TheGrefg’s Icon Series Fortnite skin before anyone else.

Spanish content creator David "TheGrefg" Cánovas Martínez broke Twitch and pretty much the entire internet during his Fortnite character skin reveal.

He showcased his Icon Series entry for the first time in front of a record 2.5 million concurrent viewers, which made headlines across the globe. TheGrefg’s broad fan base showed their eagerness in astronomical ways ahead of the creator’s in-game cosmetic pack release. Epic Games slated January 16 as the official date for the skin to hit Fortnite’s Item Shop. For those who don’t want to wait, TheGrefg’s “Floor is Lava” Limited Time Mode (LTM) is something you’ll want to learn about.

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TheGrefg’s Floor is Lava Tournament Game Mode, Dates and Format

This “first of its kind” tournament will occur the two days preceding TheGrefg’s cosmetic outfit release. Day one is on January 14, where teams of four can compete in the LTM competition. Solos will take center-stage the following day, on January 15. The description identifies the Floor is Lava mode as one where players need to stay above their opponents.

“The rundown of the tournament? It’s all about going up. Once the dangerous lava starts rising, try your best to stay on the high ground! As you’re avoiding the lava, take your best shot at opponents by throwing what you find. When you eliminate your opponents, you’ll Siphon their Health.”

Only Harpoon Guns and explosives are accessible by players in this game mode. Another caveat is that the Harpoon only deals one damage to players. To stay ahead of their opponents, players can run faster with their pickaxe equipped while evading the lava. Entrants should take note of the tournament’s format to maximize the number of points they accrue per game.

Three-hour session
A maximum of 12 matches
Highest point-earning solo or squad will collect a prize

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TheGrefg’s Floor is Lava Tournament Scoring System

This LTM tournament makes use of a unique scoring system unlike most before. Placement points begin at 50th in solos and 20th in squads, and each elimination is worth 3 points and 1 point under those two formats. Refer below for the Solo and Squad scoring systems:

Solos

1st: 6 points
2nd: 3 points
3rd - 5th: 2 points per placement
6th - 50th: 1 point per placement

Eliminations: 3 points each
Total possible points via placement: 60

Squads

1st: 6 points
2nd: 3 points
3rd - 5th: 2 points per placement
6th - 20th: 1 point per placement

Eliminations: 1 point each
Total possible points via placement: 30

TheGrefg’s Floor is Lava Tournament Prize Pool

Like Lachlan’s Pickaxe Frenzy, the prize at stake in TheGrefg’s tournament is a free skin and either a back bling or emote. Players across all seven competitive Fortnite regions need to finish inside a certain threshold to win TheGrefg’s Icon Series cosmetic outfit early. Let’s take a look at where hopeful winners will need to place in each Fortnite region.

Solos

Event Prizes - Europe

1st - 3,200th "TheGrefg" Icon Series In-game Pickaxe and Emote

Event Prizes - NA East

1st - 2,000th "TheGrefg" Icon Series In-game Pickaxe and Emote

NA West/Brazil

1st - 800th "TheGrefg" Icon Series In-game Pickaxe and Emote

Asia/Oceania/Middle East

1st - 400th "TheGrefg" Icon Series In-game Pickaxe and Emote

Squads

Europe

1st - 800th "TheGrefg" Icon Series In-game Cosmetic Outfit and Back Bling

NA East

1st - 500th "TheGrefg" Icon Series In-game Cosmetic Outfit and Back Bling

NA West/Brazil

1st - 200th "TheGrefg" Icon Series In-game Cosmetic Outfit and Back Bling

Asia/Oceania/Middle East

1st - 100th "TheGrefg" Icon Series In-game Cosmetic Outfit and Back Bling

Be sure to compete in this free-to-enter tournament with a fun concept. You might just earn yourself a brand new skin before anyone else can purchase it in the item shop. Click here for the complete solos and squads ruleset for this competition.

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Fortnite: Twitch Rivals Streamer Bowl 2 Week 3 Results & Recap

Wed, 13 Jan 2021 04:44:21 GMT

ESTNN week three of the Twitch Rivals Streamer Bowl 2 Playoffs.

Three weeks down and only three weeks remain until the second annual Twitch Rivals Streamer Bowl. The National Football League's (NFL) best Fortnite players have combined forces with a mixture of the game's top Twitch streamers for a multi-week competition. In weeks one and two, Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Mike Evans and Arizona Cardinals quarterback Kyler Murray respectively shined in the "NFL Player Showcase."

On the other side, Fortnite World Cup Champion Bugha and Tocata claimed the first two Zone Wars tournament crowns, securing them a top pick in the upcoming Streamer Bowl 2 Player Draft. Cody "Clix" Conrod, Turner "Tfue" Tenney, Kyle Van Noy and more got in on the action in the third week of this Twitch Rivals competition.

Week three of the Streamer Bowl 2 followed the same format as the first two. The night began with a "pub stomp" competition involving two NFL players split into separate teams alongside Fortnite streamers. Clix, StableRonaldo, Nate Hill and Tfue then squared off in a Zone Wars tournament with $15K USD and a draft pick up for grabs. Let's see if Clix - the reigning Streamer Bowl Champion - could replicate his success from last year.

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Tfue, Nate Hill and Kyle Van Noy dominate the NFL Player Showcase

As they've done for many years, Tfue and Nate Hill annihilated players in pub stomp portion with Miami Dolphins linebacker Kyle Van Noy's help. These three players combined for over 40 points in each of the three matches and ended with 142 overall. Clix, StableRonaldo and Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Calvin Ridley struggled mightily, managing only 61 points. Despite earning 46 points in game two, Tfue's squad kept their foot on the gas and outclassed Team Clix. However, the competition continued into Zone Wars, where Clix would ultimately have the last laugh.

Clix Does Clix Things

After losing in the NFL Player Spotlight, Clix rallied back in a format that is all too familiar to him. Clix put on a clinic for the ages in Zone Wars, winning nearly every match against StableRonaldo, Tfue and Nate Hill. He controlled height when he needed to and earned eliminations at will. This effort to a 42-point point performance for Clix, 29 points better than StableRonaldo in second place. As a result, the six-time Fortnite Champion Series (FNCS) Finalist collected $15K USD.

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Since Clix already owns the first pick in the Streamer Bowl 2 Draft, StableRonaldo earned a top-five selection and walked away with $12.5K USD. Veteran players Nate Hill and Tfue could not match the pace and pressure of Clix. But neither Fortnite "OG" left the competition empty-handed. It was an exciting day of competition as the Streamer Bowl 2 approaches rather quickly. Only one week remains before the draft, where the top-five streamers will each select an NFL player to compete with for $1 million in charity prizing!

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Zayt Announces Retirement From Competitive Fortnite

Tue, 12 Jan 2021 21:55:00 GMT

A true pioneer of competitive Fortnite: Battle Royale is stepping away from tournaments.

Williams “Zayt” Aubin is stepping away from competitive Fortnite, the three-year professional player confirmed today. He revealed the shocking news on Twitch in front of more than 15K viewers that he will no longer compete in tournaments. Zayt will remain on the NRG Esports organization and in the competitive scene, but not as a player. The Canadian will instead become a coach, analyst and streamer. Despite his competitive nature, one of Fortnite’s most dominant players has called it quits.

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Zayt’s Future Beyond Competitive Fortnite

The NRG Esports member took to Twitch with his announcement after teasing it yesterday on Twitter. He first explained what his plans are for the future as a content creator in the Fortnite scene.

“I’m not leaving NRG, I’m staying in the Fortnite scene, I’m going to keep hosting Elite prac cord,” said Zayt. “I’m going to stop competing in Fortnite. I’m going to stop playing tournaments and I’m going to stop playing scrims.” The multiple-time champion then transitioned into what’s next for him as he moves away from competing in Fortnite tournaments.

“I’m going to become kind of like a coach, analyst, mentor-type thing. A streamer, content creator type of stuff,” he said. Zayt then explained that he will be watching other professional players on stream while giving his expert analysis on what they are doing and what he would do in certain situations. He plans to release YouTube videos, including tips on how players and teams can improve in competitive Fortnite. Zayt teased the idea of private coaching but would prefer to help the masses looking to better their gameplay.

Why Zayt Decided to Quit

The veteran Fortnite player began his journey in the summer of 2018, where his natural talent became evident rather quickly. After divulging his plans for the future, Zayt informed his audience about the reason he ultimately decided to walk away. Zayt never had fun playing the game itself but enjoyed competing, improving and winning tournaments. He pinpointed not claiming first in Fortnite’s inaugural World Cup event as one of the contributing factors.

“I came across the biggest disappointment I’ve ever faced in my life [sic] was not winning World Cup,” said Zayt. “I got fourth. Some people thought, ‘I’d be happy if I got fourth.’ But I was probably more disappointed than the people that got last place.”

Zayt held the honor of becoming one of only a handful of players to qualify for the solo and duo portions of the Fortnite World Cup. Although he and his duo partner Rocco “Saf” Morales came close to victory, they fell short. “Since the [World Cup] competing didn’t feel the same, it didn’t feel as good,” he continued. “When I was winning stuff, I wasn’t really fulfilled or happy.” The 20-year-old chronicled his success in the Fortnite Champion Series (FNCS) tournaments. Despite winning FNCS Chapter 2 - Season 2, he still did not feel a sense of accomplishment.

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Commitment to Coaching and Helping People

That was top 5 moment in my life pic.twitter.com/Wi2rC1dCiH

— NRG Zayt (@zayt) March 5, 2019

After claiming victory in Chapter 2 - Season 2, Zayt lost all drive and no longer enjoyed competing. He said in his announcement that if LAN events returned, there might have been a change of heart, but he has not been happy for a long time and found it challenging to continue playing in tournaments and scrims. Zayt looked forward to greener pastures, where he can help the community instead of hiding his secrets and strategies.

“I love teaching. I love helping people,” he said. “I’ve always wanted to like share my knowledge about the game and all that good stuff. But since I was competing, I can’t go out and start helping people.” Zayt revealed that he only disliked streaming because of tournaments but loves interacting with chat and the community. He planned on hosting a Q&A session with his viewers shortly after the announcement but pushed that until tomorrow at 3 PM EST.

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A Legacy Unlike Any Other

Today @zayt goes down as one of the Fortnite greats.

Congratulations on an amazing competitive career, and we can't wait to support you in your next chapter as a coach and NRG content creator. #NRGFam ???????? pic.twitter.com/O3Fds2vk5Q

— NRG (@NRGgg) January 12, 2021

Zayt rose to the top of competitive Fortnite: Battle Royale and became one of the game’s most successful players across multiple years. He won an early Summer Skirmish tournament, ESL Katowice Royale and FNCS Chapter 2 - Season 2. No matter the season or meta, Zayt found a way to remain consistently at the top of leaderboards in one of Fortnite’s most challenging regions. The Canadian player qualified for all but one Fortnite Champion Series Grand Finals and finished no worse than ninth. It’s a career that not many players will replicate.

Gonna miss you, this one hits hard ❤️Thanks for everything. Love u bro @zayt pic.twitter.com/yGDKFYxOMH

— Saf (@Safarooniee) January 12, 2021

NRG sent Zayt off with a compilation of his best moments during his tenure with the organization. Several top players, including World Cup Champion Bugha and Zayt’s long-time duo partner Saf tweeted in response to the former Fortnite pro player’s announcement.

It’s worth wondering if maybe Zayt made this crucial career decision based on Epic Games lowering prize pools steadily. Content creation is a much more sustainable model for success in the long run. There is not enough prize money in Fortnite to make a reliable career. Although it’s painful to watch a generational player like Zayt retire, he can at least do so as one of the best ever to compete.

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