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IGEC Panel Highlight: Esports Journalism: The Good, the Bad and the Ugly.
In theory, anyone can write about esports. Free blog websites allow a template, Twitter permits a platform for it to be shared on and there are more than enough games in existence that scribbling down notes from time to time can give one the illusion of playing "journalist." At the 2019 Inven Global Esports Conference [IGEC 2019], this panel of long-time experts in the industry will explore the current esports journalism landscape, dissect how the explosion of social media has flipped the profession on its' head, and more.
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IGEC Panel Highlight: The Smash Bros — How an Unsupported Nintendo Game Survived as an Esport
The Smash Bros. Panel will host a roundtable discussion with professional Smash Bros competitors featuring a Q&A session. Our panelists will explore how Smash differs from other FGC titles, the larger role of grassroots esports vs. publisher supported ones, and how the recent involvement (and infamous lack there of) of Nintendo might change the game's competitive future. This panel is a marquee event for competitive Smash fans and FGC enthusiasts!
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IGEC Panel Highlight: How to Embrace the Next Generation of Esports Professionals
In this panel, we will consider healthy and productive practices, vital skill sets players need to learn at a young age, and systems we can put in place at esports entry points (like the collegiate and amateur level) to help bright stars stay on the path to success.
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G2 Mikyx: "Our match against TL wasn't too important, so it didn't feel too terrible... but it still felt kind of bad because you know, they're NA"
On the 15th, at the Hanoi Vietnam National Convention Center, the last of the 2019 MSI Group Stage matches were played. G2 Esports, who was leading the group in 2nd place, lost both of their matches on Day 5 and finished the group stage in 3rd place. In the upcoming knockouts, G2 Esports will play against SK Telecom T1.
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G2 Perkz: "I think we were a bit complacent - a bit overconfident... We were skipping steps and rushing our plays."
On the 15th, at the Hanoi Vietnam National Convention Center, the last of the 2019 MSI Group Stage matches were played. G2 Esports, who was leading the group in 2nd place, lost both of their matches o
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World of Warcraft Classic release date is August 27th, 2019.
With a confirmed release date of August 27th, 2019, the hype for the return of one of the most influential games of the past decade is at an all-time high. Classic servers will be available to anyone who already has a World of Warcraft subscription.
