#5 Weekly Esports Gaming News Industry Trends Round Up

Talks emerge to make esports an Olympic competition, FaZe to be acquired by parent company Gamesquare but could create conflict of interest, drama at TwitchCon as streamer Adin Ross kicked out for wearing apparel from a competitor platform, top streamer NICKMERCS pens a massive $10M deal, all eyes are on Saudi Arabia as they push to make their country an esports hub, Modern Warfare 3's campaign can now be played early, and we have the most comprehensive guide to unlock all VALORANT agents plus much more!

Also in our weekly round-up:

• Valorant pro banned mid-tournament after racist clip resurfaces

• Counter-Strike 2 is banning players for moving their mouse too fast

• S1mple ignores Valve’s DM regarding CS2 break

• Forsaken’s 5-Year-ban is coming to an end

• Mortal Kombat 1 pro tournament bans unblockable Sindel exploit

• London to host BLAST Premier Spring Final 2024

• Games can be good for the mind - Skillprint study

• Web3 game project's $1.6M exit scam with bad actors

• Mobile Legends Atlas guide: Best build, skills, emblem, combos revealed

Esports Players & Teams News 🏆

• Japanese Valorant pro suspended from Red Bull Home Ground for smurfing

• Valorant pro banned mid-tournament after racist clip resurfaces

• Team Vitality reportedly releases Perkz ahead of contract end

• Global Esports part ways with its star player SkRossi

• Fluxo open talks for Skullz - reports indicate a $600,000 buyout for paiN's star rifler

• FaZe to be acquired by parent company Gamesquare but the acquisition could create potential conflict of interest issues

• Heroic sign Dupreeh until the end of 2023 five-time Major winner will be a temporary addition as team begin life without Casper "⁠cadiaN⁠" Møller

• Global Esports adds Finnish player Polvi to its Valorant 2024 roster

• Team Secret joins Xai gaming ecosystem

• Karmine Corp to join LEC after purchasing majority of Astralis slot

• What countries are most successful in esports?

• Adin Ross kicked out of TwitchCon after entering wearing Kick apparel

• DRS Gaming and G.Gladiators secure invites to PMGC 2023 League Stage

• FaZe qualify for IEM Katowice 2024

• M5 is fast approaching-last challengers from the Philippines to be decided, Wildcard Tournament has all eight teams ready to go

• Dplus KIA send Team BDS home at Worlds 2023

• The Swiss Stage of Worlds 2023 featured 5 inter-region civil wars, much to the dismay of fans around the world

• KeepBest Gaming secure China's first ever M5 Wildcard Tournament slot

• TSM ended Shopify Rebellion's dreams for an Aegis on home ground with a quick 2:0 sweep at The International 2023

• Gaimin Gladiators end Evil Geniuses’ road to The International 2023

• What to watch this week; Dota 2 The International 2023 Finals Edition

• Southeast Asia's dream of a first Aegis is crushed as BetBoom eliminate Talon Esports

• IEM Sydney 2023 is a massive party for esports

• Acer’s Predator Gaming League 2024 India finale: A resounding victory for esports fans!

• Esports is off and running for 4th season in Alaska

• Inaugural Champions of CESAFI esports disqualified on the start of Season 2 Playoffs

• Portable gaming setup UNEVN wins The Clutch at ESI London 2023

• Rising Dark Horse and VALORANT Pros Clashing in CESAFI Esports League Playoffs

• GGTech to host Spike Nations VALORANT charity tournament

• ATCC Legends are balancing academics, athletics and big aspirations

• Opening high school esports 2023 rankings: Top 'League of Legends' teams in each state/region

• Which country dominantly rules the eSports landscape?

• Global esports CEO explains why the organization transferred Monyet to Paper Rex

• B8 Dominates NAVI Junior in Skyesports Championship 5.0 EU Qualifiers 

• League of Legends fans question impartiality of Swiss stage draw as Riot Games Korea seeks to reassure fans of fairness

• Ruler’s biggest supporter is a pro player who isn’t shy about being a public fanboy

• Malaysian esports enthusiasts may face four-time Tekken 7 world champ in local tournament

• “I See Myself on Characters Like KAY/O” – TenZ to continue on support roles

• Esports, lifestyle streamer NICKMERCS signs $10M deal with Kick

• S1mple ignores Valve’s DM regarding CS2 break

• Forsaken’s 5-Year-ban is coming to an end

• Topson reveals his dream Dota 2 team for Ballantine’s x Tundra Collaboration

• The South African captain JT despite not liking CS2 says it’s really easy to be creative in its current state

• The 5 Most Unique live streams of all time on Twitch

• Counter-Strike 2 is banning players for moving their mouse too fast

• FaZe has hit the ground running in their first showing on Counter-Strike 2

• SJSharks Gaming signs NHL 24 Pro esports team

Tournament, League & Season News 🏅

• Battlegrounds Showdown: Here’s how M’sians can join a real-lfe PUBG paintball tournament

• Saudi Arabia unveils Esports World Cup, set to ignite Riyadh in summer 2024

• 2023/24 ePremier League: What you need to know

• Mortal Kombat 1 pro tournament bans unblockable Sindel exploit

• Korea Invitational Tournament: All you need to know

• Blade Ball developers announce video contest that awards a cash prize

• SuperGaming announces Indus Esports Invitational with Rs. 10,00,000 Prize Pool

• London to host BLAST Premier Spring Final 2024

Industry News 🛡️

• Ever-evolving landscape of entertainment, few industries have witnessed a meteoric rise quite like eSports 

• Is gaming a high paid job?

• Oddin.gg and blockchain-powered Betswap forge innovative partnership to elevate esports betting experience

• Epic Games wants devs to bring their back catalogs to its store

• Is eSports for kids?

• eSports business landscape has been busy

• Money, morals and masquerade: Navigating through Saudi Arabia’s continued rise in esports and why it’s okay to feel conflicted

• Gamer Pakistan Inc. announces development of mobile esports gaming platform

• Riot Games under fire after artists claim Wild Rift art was “plagiarized by AI”

• Evolution of competitive gaming: from esports to online Casinos

• The distinction between E-Gaming and Esports - whats the difference?

• Wonder Creators Network by PUBG mobile is the $100M co-creation ecosystem designed to give back to the community

• After blockbuster Microsoft deal, gaming giants are still sitting on $45B cash hoard

• Talon Esports launches metaverse retail site for esports merchandise

• Singapore eyes a slice of South-east Asia’s $6.9B gaming pie

• Twitch's off-service conduct policy finally covers doxxing and swatting

Gaming News 🕹️

• Modern Warfare 3 Campaign Early Access: How to Play Ahead of Official Launch

• Battlefield 2042 Halloween Event Details

• The Evil Within games are going free on The Epic Games Store - for the first time ever

• Who is Elio in Honkai: Star Rail – Unmasking the Enigma

• Silent Hill: Ascension- How to pre-register, release date, features, and more

• EA is investigating EA Sports FC 24’s game-breaking ‘calf dribble’ glitch

• Assassin's Creed VR game looks genuinely cool if you can keep yourself from throwing up

• Overwatch 2 Season 7 Battle pass review

• Why Spirit Breaker is suddenly stunning the meta at The International 2023 

• Battlefield and Halo: Forgotten games firing up the charts

• Diablo 4 has ditched the lifeless grind and entered a new loot-filled era in season 2

• The most famous esports games of 2023

• New Valorant Agent ‘Iso’ leaked: all abilities explained

• Leaked Fortnite future collaborations likely coming in 2024

• Everything we know about Tekken 8: Tekken Fight Lounge

• The Most Popular Mobile eSports games in New Zealand

• You have just a few days to vote on the Ultimate Game of the Year for the 2023 Golden Joystick awards

• Blizzard's latest stunt asks Diablo 4 players to donate 666 quarts of blood, then goes full demon by offering a PC 'infused' with real human blood

Level Up Your Hardware 🎧

• ROG launches MLBB-themed phone ahead of M5 World Championship

• RTX 4090 prices in US tick upwards as China ban approaches

• Gigabyte Z790 Aorus Master X review

• Mega Modz PS5 FPS Professional Tournament gamepad review

• Sony InZone buds review: Makes the competition obsolete

• Universal Audio's SC-1 condenser microphone comes with new modeling software

• Bose QuietComfort Ultra Headphones review a new spin on a reliable formula- the best ANC performance meets spatial audio

• Intel Meteor Lake handheld gaming PC breaks cover as does the most Nintendo DS PC you will ever see

• Enjoy superior comfort with the new ThunderX3 CORE premium ergonomic gaming chair

• AMD brings chiplets to Radeon Mobile at last with the new RX 7900M

Trends 📈

• Temple launches esports certificate program for students

• Why creators are the future of the gaming industry

• Plans are underway to make esports an Olympic event

• Games can be good for the mind - Skillprint study

• Bybit Partners with MIBR for unique NFT collection celebrating esports legacy

• Elden Ring has launched an official luxury streetwear collab, with a a price of $1,700 you can own faux fur coat lined with The Lands Between

• Copper Box Arena, the home of eSports, as the Positive effects of gaming are revealed in new study

• Here’s how Aethir is elevating global gaming innovation

Web3 Gaming 🎲

• Phantom Galaxies: a look inside the mech shooter NFT game

• Upland raises $7M ahead of Ethereum token launch

• Ready Player Me launches premium skin catalog for metaverse avatars

• Web3 game project's $1.6 Million Exit Scam with bad actors

• Forge Raises $11M in seed funding, unlocks a new era of rewards for gamers

• Bandai Namco suspends downloads of Gundam Metaverse after leakage rumors swirl

• 'Magic: The Gathering' creator's crypto game lands on Epic Game Store

• Dr. Disrespect's 'Deadrop' Shooter Unveils Cars, Racing Battles at Vegas Event

• Get ready for Neal Stephenson’s open metaverse as Lamina1 unveils Avalanche Web3 plans

Guides, Tips and Tricks 🗝️

• Baldur’s Gate 3 player discovers game-changing light cantrip trick after 600 hours

• Unlocking VALORANT Agents: A Comprehensive Guide

• Mobile Legends Atlas guide: Best build, skills, emblem, combos

• Spider-Man 2 Best early game abilities, suit tech, gadgets, & skills

• All Cities Skylines 2 Maps

• Disney Dreamlight Valley a 3 course Halloween Meal – How to complete

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