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TEPPEN to Open Demonstration Booth at G-Star 2019

Mobile card battle game, TEPPEN announced that they will be running a demonstration booth at G-Star 2019. TEPPEN designed a booth in the B2C exhibit so that up to 6 people can play the game at once. T
- David "Viion" Jang
· Nov 11, 2019
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Two iconic franchises debut their next installments on Friday

As the holiday season approaches, two prominent global phenomenons will be releasing their next installments in the gaming industry on Friday, November 15 with the hopes of entertaining, inspiring, and bringing in a whole lot of money. Set to release at the end of the week, Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order and Pokémon Sword and Shield have millions upon millions of eager fans (and skeptics) looking to see what each franchise has in store next. From the grassy knoll of the Galar region to the forests of Kashyyyk, both Nintendo and Electronic Arts, respectively, will have their hands full taking players on journeys through known and unknown worlds while working to fight off the competition.
- Tim Rizzo
· Nov 11, 2019
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Forever 21 Launches Collection With Overwatch

Earlier today, fast fashion brand Forever 21 released a collection in collaboration with Blizard's Overwatch. The launch contains eleven pieces varying from shirts, sweaters, hoodies and socks. Can't miss some gamer socks.
- Lara Lunardi
· Nov 11, 2019
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Zikz joins 100 Thieves as their new head coach

100 Thieves have welcomed Tony "Zikz" Gray as their new head coach in an announcement video with new GM Christopher "PapaSmithy" Smith. Zikz and PapaSmithy will build out their roster and plan for new growth moving forward.
- Parkes Ousley
· Nov 11, 2019
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Huni signs two year extension with DIG, for 2.3 million

As reported by Jacob Wolf and ESPN on November 11th, Heo "Huni" Seung-hoon has reached a verbal agreement with Team Dignitas for a two year contract extension totaling $2.3 million guaranteed.
- Parkes Ousley
· Nov 11, 2019
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Hanwha Life Esports Signs Kezman as New Head Coach

Hanwha Life Esports signed Kezman as their head coach. On the 11th (KST), Hanwha Life Esports signed Son “Kezman” Dae-young as their head coach. Kezman started his LoL coaching career from
- David "Viion" Jang
· Nov 10, 2019
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Shanghai Stadium will host Finals of 2020 League of Legends World Championship in China

Before the conclusion of the 2019 Worlds Finals post-game broadcast, it was announced that the Finals of Worlds 2020, which will take place in China, would be hosted by Shanghai Stadium.
- Nick Geracie
· Nov 10, 2019
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[Worlds 2019] FunPlus Phoenix sweeps G2 Esports to become 2019 League of Legends World Champion

Despite not being favored against G2 Esports, FPX outclassed the conquerors of Europe in every way imaginable. A 3-0 victory at the Accorhotels Arena earned FunPlus PhoeniX rights to the Summoner's Cup.
- Nick Geracie
· Nov 10, 2019
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[Worlds 2019] FPX Tian Wins Finals MVP: "I proved myself today and showed the world what kind of player Tian is."

Tian is the 2019 LoL World Championship Final MVP. In the grand finals of the 2019 LoL World Championship held in Paris, FunPlus Phoenix shutout G2 Esports 3-0 and became the season 9 champions. In
- David "Viion" Jang
· Nov 10, 2019
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Riot Games drops first True Damage single 'Giants'

True Damage debuted its first single, 'Giants' with a live performance to open the Worlds 2019 Finals in Paris. The accompanying animated music video was released shortly after the performance on the official League of Legends Youtube channel.
- Nick Geracie
· Nov 10, 2019
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League of Legends community split over Norskeren's apology for usage of racial slur

Despite both Norskeren and Splyce agreeing that the former's conduct was completely out of line, the League of Legends community discourse continues to split down the middle on the issue even nearly two days after the controversy came to light.
- Nick Geracie
· Nov 10, 2019
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NASEF and JHSEF announce international collaboration for esports youth

The NASEF model will be adopted in Japan, as esports is recognized as meaningful method of connecting learning and play.
- Nick Geracie
· Nov 9, 2019
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Evil Geniuses reportedly set to acquire Svenskeren and Zeyzal from Cloud9

According to a report by ESPN Esports' Jacob Wolf, Evil Geniuses is set to acquire Jungler Dennis "Svenskeren" Johnsen and Support Tristan "Zeyzal" Stidham from Cloud9 ahead of the 2020 LCS season.
- Nick Geracie
· Nov 9, 2019
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After being released by FlyQuest, Wadid enters free agency for the first time

Wadid joined FlyQuest in the 2019 LCS Summer Split, where he started at the Support position until the conclusion of the team's season in the 2019 LCS Regional Final.
- Nick Geracie
· Nov 8, 2019