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BLAST R6 Regional Leagues Rundown: Liquid and Cruelty qualify for Manchester
The BLAST R6 Regional Leagues have delivered a spectacle of skill and strategy in the world of Rainbow Six Siege. As the LATAM League and the Brazil League LCQ come to a conclusion, two teams have emerged victorious, thus earning their coveted tickets to the upcoming BLAST R6 Manchester Major. LATAM League The BLAST R6 LATAM League showcased fierce competition as twelve elite teams battled for supremacy. The League was divided into two groups of six, LATAM North and LATAMmore

BLAST R6 Regional Leagues: MENA, Asia, NA send in representatives for Manchester
In the crucible of the BLAST R6 Regional Leagues, where competitive Rainbow Six Siege reigns supreme, contenders clashed and champions arose. With the dust settling on the arenas of the Middle East and North Africa (MENA), the sprawling expanse of Asia, and the fervent battlegrounds of North America, the stage is set for the ultimate showdown in Manchester. As the curtains closed on the MENA League, the Asia League, and the North America League Last Chance Qualifier (LCQ), only themore

BLAST R6 Regional Leagues Takeaways: Six More Teams join the list for Manchester
As the BLAST R6 Regional Leagues drew to a close, the anticipation soared higher for the upcoming Manchester Major. With thrilling competitions spanning across Europe, Oceania, Japan, and South Korea, the path to Manchester was paved with intense showdowns and remarkable feats. In this recap, we delve into the culmination of the BLAST R6 Europe League, BLAST R6 Oceania League, BLAST R6 Japan League LCQ, and BLAST R6 South Korea League LCQ. With South Korea and Japan League LCQs onmore

Esports World Cup 2024 to feature $60 Million prize pool
The Esports World Cup Foundation has announced a massive prize pool of $60 Million for the inaugural Esports World cup, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The gaming festival set for this summer breaks the previous prize pool record of $45 Million dollars set by Gamers8: the Land of the Heroes in 2023. The event will not only feature a massive prize pool but also feature some of the best competitors across 20 esports titles competing under a single building. Talking about themore

BLAST R6 Regional League Recaps: North America, Brazil, Japan send in their Manchester Candidates
As the global stage of Rainbow Six Siege esports continues to heat up, the BLAST R6 Regional Leagues have been pivotal in showcasing top-tier talent from across the globe. In this recap, we delve into the highlights from the leagues in North America, Brazil, and Japan. From the nail-biting matches to the strategic prowess displayed by the teams, these leagues have been nothing short of thrilling. With three teams each securing their tickets from North America and Brazil, alongside onemore

PSG Talon qualify for Manchester Major: R6 South Korea League Recap
In a thrilling display of tactical prowess and strategic finesse, PSG Talon secures their berth in the highly anticipated Manchester Major after a formidable campaign in the Rainbow Six Siege South Korea League. League Recap The Group Stage of the Rainbow Six Siege South Korea League took place from March 14 to April 5th, 2024. It followed a Round-Robin format, with each team playing against all others. All matches were played as Bo1 encounters. WEBL topped the Group Stage withmore
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[UPDATED] Esports World Cup 2024: All announced titles so far
In December last year, HRH Crown Prince announced the Esports World Cup 2024. Led by Ralf Recihart, the former Chairman of ESL FaceIt Group, the Esports World Cup aims to be the biggest Esports event in recent history. Hosted at Riyadh and by the Saudi Arabian State, the multi-game tournament will last for eight weeks and boast some of the biggest prize pools across the board. The event is scheduled for Summer, 2024. ESWC will announce the exact details inmore

Rainbow Six Siege Surpasses 200,000 Player Peak for the first time on Steam
Rainbow Six Siege, Ubisoft's tactical shooter, hits record high 9 years after release, as it reaches 200,00 concurrent players on Steam. Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six Siege has ignited a resurgence in popularity, marking a significant milestone in its nine-year history. Following the unveiling of Year 9 at the Six Invitational 2024, the game experienced a remarkable surge in player engagement. The tournament itself reached over 520,000 viewers, with the new features introduced in Year 9 and the highly anticipated Anti-Cheatmore

FURIA Esports Acquires the Six Invitational winning w7m Roster
After months of anticipation and speculation within the Rainbow Six Siege community, FURIA Esports has officially announced the acquisition of the entire championship-winning roster from w7m esports. The Six Invitational 2024 was supposedly the last dance for the w7m players, as their contracts were coming to an end, and were not being renewed. But this move from FURIA breathes fresh life into the reigning world champions. On March 11th, 2024, FURIA Esports took to Twitter to unveil their latest rostermore

A New Operator: The Ultimate Deimos Guide for Rainbow Six Siege
In the ever-evolving world of Rainbow Six Siege, each new operator brings a fresh dynamic to the game. With the arrival of Deimos in Year 9 Season 1 as the latest Attacker, players are presented with a unique blend of tracking abilities and strategic gameplay. Let's delve into a comprehensive guide on how to effectively utilize Deimos, understand his gadget, weapons, synergies, counters, and tips for maximizing his potential on the battlefield. Meet Deimos: The Masked Tracker Deimos emerges asmore

MoistCr1TiKaL voices frustrations over US Visas for Esports teams
Charles “MoistCr1TiKaL” Christopher White Jr. is often seen as one of the voices of reason on the internet. Frequently seen commenting and critiquing various entities and personalities within the space, he is also a part-owner within the esports industry. Known as Moist Esports, the organization has teams competing in some of the most notable FPS and Fighting Games titles in esports; including VALORANT, Apex Legends, Brawlhalla, Super Smash Bros, and Melee to name a few. Recently the internet personality hasmore

PlayStation lays off 900 employees across multiple regions
Not too long ago, Riot Games announced massive layoffs, shutting down entire divisions, after a change in strategies. Last Night, Sony Interactive Entertainment (SIE) / PlayStation announced worldwide layoffs. With the announcement, PlayStation and SIE join the likes of Microsoft and Tencent owned Riot Games that have laid off employees in recent times. The layoffs affect 900 employees across multiple divisions and regions. The affected divisions include Insomniac Games, Naughty Dog, Guerilla and Firesprite. Including a complete shutdown of PlayStationmore

BLAST Reveals New Rainbow Six Siege Event Locations for 2024 and 2025 Seasons in Partnership with Ubisoft
Ubisoft and BLAST have revealed the much-anticipated event locations for the upcoming seasons of Rainbow Six Siege esports, promising an exciting lineup for fans across the globe. 2024 Season Events Majors in Manchester and Montreal The 2024 season kicks off with two thrilling Majors set to take place in Manchester, UK, and Montreal, Canada. BLAST has announced its first Rainbow Six Major for the 2024 season, scheduled to take place in Manchester, England. Hosted at the B.E.C Arena, the Majormore

Rainbow Six Siege: Operation Deadly Omen: All You Need to Know
Operation Deadly Omen is set to bring exciting new changes to Rainbow Six Siege in Year 9 Season 1. From revamped shield mechanics to a menacing new operator, there's plenty to look forward to. Let's dive into the details of what this operation has in store for players. The New Operator: Deimos In Operation Deadly Omen, Deimos emerges as the central antagonist for Team Rainbow, yet players will find themselves wielding his formidable skills. His signature ability, DeathMark, deploys amore

Tracing the Origins: Where and How Rainbow Six Siege Was Made
The Genesis of Rainbow Six Siege Ubisoft Montreal: The Heart of Development Rainbow Six Siege, a name synonymous with tactical shooter excellence and esports prominence, was born within the creative walls of Ubisoft Montreal. This development studio, known for its innovative approach to gaming, took the reins in transforming Tom Clancy's legacy into an interactive masterpiece. The journey began in the early 2010s, with a dedicated team set on revolutionizing the tactical shooter genre. Ubisoft Montreal, with its rich historymore

w7m Esports Claims A Historic Six Invitational 2024 Win
In a climactic battle at the Ginásio do Ibirapuera, w7m esports emerged victorious in the Six Invitational 2024, securing a thrilling 3-2 victory against FaZe Clan. This triumph marked the end of an era for w7m, as it was their final match under the team's banner. A Legacy Cemented w7m esports revolutionized the tactical landscape of Rainbow Six Siege upon entering the competitive scene. Their aggressive playstyle, characterized by early map control and daring defensive maneuvers, stood in stark contrastmore

Six Invitational 2024 Grand Finals Preview: The All-Brazilian Finals
As the dust settles in the heart of São Paulo, Brazil, the Six Invitational 2024 reaches its climactic conclusion. The world's top Rainbow Six Siege teams have battled fiercely, and now only two remain standing. In an electrifying battle of skill, both finalists hail from the same nation: Brazil. The grand stage is set, the crowd's anticipation is palpable, and the stakes couldn't be higher. Will it be FaZe Clan or w7m Esports who claim the ultimate title? Brace yourselvesmore

Riot Games' Project L Name Finally Revealed: Introducing 2XKO
The long-awaited fighting game from Riot Games codenamed Project L officially named 2XKO. The 2v2 assist tag team fighting game will feature characters from the League of Legends universe. Currently, the characters already part of the game are as follows; Katarius Darius Ahri Ekko Jinx Illaoi Yasuo The Development so far In 2021, Riot Games announced Project L, a 1v1 Fighting game which they changed to a 2v2 assist-based tag team fighting game. The dev team gave a sneak peakmore

What are the Top Five Biggest Esports Sponsorships?
The esports industry has seen remarkable growth, attracting millions of viewers globally and as they continue to establish itself as a mainstream form of entertainment, major companies are increasingly recognizing its potential and investing in strategic sponsorships. In this article, we will talk about the significance of these partnerships for both the companies involved and the esports community, digging deeper on the top five esports sponsorships. Why sponsoring esports is so interesting for big companies? These sponsorships not only injectmore

