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Esports Awards 2023: All Categories, Nominees and Winners

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Esports Awards 2023: All Categories, Nominees and Winners

On November 30, the Esports Awards 2023 unfolded at Zouk in Las Vegas, hosting a grand celebration to acknowledge the relentless efforts and outstanding accomplishments of individuals and organizations in the esports gaming industry over the past year. The awards spanned various categories such as content creator, personality, streamer, and esports game of the year, showcasing the diverse talents and contributions within the dynamic world of esports.

The event not only praised the winners but also showcased the passion and collaborative spirit thriving within the esports community. As the gaming industry continues to evolve, these awards play a crucial role in elevating the standards and inspiring the next generation of esports enthusiasts, creators, and competitors.

In this article, we take a look at everything that went down during the Esports Awards 2023 by checking out all the award categories for the event and their respective winners.

All Esports Awards 2023 Categories, Nominees and Winners

Below, we have included a list of all the categories for the Esports Awards 2023, their respective nominees, and winners:

Esports Game of the Year

  • VALORANT (Winner)
  • League of Legends
  • CS:GO
  • Rocket League
  • Call of Duty Modern Warfare II
  • Mobile Legends: Bang Bang
  • PUBG MOBILE
  • Dota 2
  • Fortnite

Esports Mobile Game of the Year Presented by Verizon

  • Mobile Legends: Bang Bang (Winner)
  • PUBG MOBILE
  • Brawl Stars
  • Arena of Valor
  • Call of Duty: Mobile
  • Free Fire
  • Honor of Kings
  • Clash of Clans / Clash Royale
  • Pokemon Unite

Esports Content Creator of the Year

  • S8ul Esports (Winner)
  • Juan “Hungrybox” Debiedma
  • LOUD
  • Seth “Scump” Abner
  • theScore esports
  • Tribo Gaules
  • Andrew “Judo Sloth”
  • One True King OTK
  • Last Free nation
  • Christian “IWDominate” Rivera

Esports Personality of the Year

  • Jeremy “Disguised Toast” Wang (Winner)
  • Seth “Scump” Abner
  • Ludwig “Ludwig” Ahgren
  • Alexandre “Gaules” Borba Chiqueta
  • Charles “MoistCr1TiKaL” Christopher White Jr
  • Bruno “Nobru” Goes
  • Hector “H3cz” Rodriguez
  • Naman “Mortal” Mathur
  • Victor “Coringa” Augusto

Streamer of the Year

  • Samy “Riversgg” Rivera (Winner)
  • Ibai Llanos
  • Félix “XQC” Lengyel
  • Kai Cenat
  • Tarik Celik
  • Alexandre “Gaules” Borba Chiqueta
  • Blaire “QTCinderella”
  • Seth “Scump” Abner
  • Aliffe “Paulinho o Loko” Henrique Carvalho
  • Chikara “FPS_Shaka” Kawakami

Esports Commercial Partner of the Year

  • Gucci (Winner)
  • Red Bull
  • Logitech G
  • Monster
  • Prime Gaming
  • Gillette
  • Intel
  • Chipotle
  • State Farm

Esports Coverage Platform of the Year

  • Esports Charts (Winner)
  • Liquipedia
  • Dexerto
  • Esports Insider
  • HLTV
  • Dot Esports
  • Sports Business Journal

Esports Hardware Piece of the Year

  • Stream Deck MK.2 (Winner)
  • AMD Ryzen™ 9 7950X
  • Logitech G PRO X 2 LIGHTSPEED
  • Asus ROG Ally
  • Higround Keyboard
  • Razer Viper Mini Signature Edition
  • Samsung Odyssey OLED G8
  • Corsair Xeneon Flex
  • SteelSeries Nova Pro

Esports Publisher of the Year

  • Riot Games (Winner)
  • Moonton
  • Supercell
  • The Pokémon Company
  • Valve
  • Psyonix
  • EA

Esports Supporting Service of the Year

  • Prodigy Agency (Winner)
  • Character Select Agency
  • ESG Law
  • GRID
  • Evolved Talent Agency
  • Esports Engine
  • OP.GG
  • Paper Crowns
  • Bad Moon Talent
  • New LVL Recruiting

Esports Broadcast/Production Team of the Year

  • ESL FACEIT Group (Winner)
  • EFG
  • Esports Engine
  • Riot Games
  • Blast
  • Psyonix

Esports Content of the Year

  • Faker: A decade of greatness (Winner)
  • GG Legends (Gucci)
  • JOIN THE NEW ERA | 2023 VCT LOCK//IN | Cinematic Trailer
  • RALPH LAUREN X G2 LIMITED COLLECTION (G2 Esports)
  • Counter-Strike: It’s in our DNA
  • The Breakdown (Scump)
  • Greatest Comeback In Dota 2 History: The Return Of Ceb (Red Bull)
  • Risking It All: The Tale of Gen.G
  • FURIA: Behind the Game
  • Valorant Roster Announcement 2023 Team Liquid

Esports Cosplay of the Year

  • Akemikun (Winner)
  • Larissa Rochefort
  • LittleJem
  • Kinpatsu Cosplay
  • Annjelife
  • Inaste
  • AkemikunCosplay
  • Bec of Hearts

Esports Creative of the Year

  • Gregory ‘SesoHQ’ Ortiz (Winner)
  • Ovilee May
  • SesoHQ
  • Kvindsgn
  • Thorsten Denk
  • Tiago “LIQUID Enigma” Paixao
  • Sydneycreates

Esports Creative Team of the Year

  • Paper Crowns (Winner)
  • LOUD
  • Team Vitality
  • G2 Esports
  • Sentinels
  • Team Liquid
  • North Studio
  • Flyquest
  • NMBRS Studio

Esports Team of the Year

  • T1 – League of Legends (Winner)
  • Team Vitality – CS:GO
  • Team Vitality – Rocket League
  • Fnatic – VALORANT
  • Evil Geniuses – VALORANT
  • New York Subliners – Call of Duty
  • JD Gaming – League of Legends
  • w7m Esports – Rainbow Six Siege
  • Echo – ML:BB
  • Gaimin Gladiators – DOTA
  • TSM – Apex Legends

Esports Organisation of the Year

  • Team Vitality (Winner)
  • LOUD
  • Team Liquid
  • G2 Esports
  • Gen.G Esports
  • Karmine Corp
  • Moist Esports
  • 100 Thieves
  • Optic Gaming
  • NAVI
  • NRG

Esports Coach of the Year

  • Christine “Potter” Chi (Winner)
  • Danny “Zonic” Sørensen
  • Victor “Ferra” Francal
  • Ehsan “DREAL” Javed
  • Igor “igoorctg” Santos
  • Renzo “Renzo” Oemrawsingh
  • Jan “Swani” Müller
  • Aske “Cy-” Larsen
  • Yoon “Homme” Sung-young

Esports Breakthrough Player of the Year

  • Max “Demon1” Mazanov (Winner)
  • Alexis “Zen” Bernier
  • Thomas “Scrappy” Ernst
  • Kim “D0NGHAK” Min-sung
  • Kim “Peyz” Su-hwan
  • Anders “Vejrgang” Vejrgang
  • Martin “Yike” Sundelin

Esports PC Player of the Year

  • Lee “Faker” Sang-hyeok (Winner)
  • Nikola “NiKo” Kovač
  • Cho “Maru” Seong-ju
  • Mathieu “ZywOo” Herbaut
  • Quinn “Quinn” Callahan
  • Nemanja “Hunter” Kovač
  • Zhuo “Knight” Ding
  • Emir “Alfajer” Beder
  • Max “Demon1” Mazanov
  • Phillip “ImperialHal” Dosen
  • Jung “Chovy” Ji-hun

Esports Controller Player of the Year

  • Paco “HyDra” Rusiewiez
  • Alexis “Zen” Bernier
  • Zain “Zain” Naghmi
  • Matthew “KiSMET” Tinsley
  • Mashita “acola” Hayato
  • Amjad “AngryBird” Al-Shalabi
  • Finlay “Rise” Ferguson
  • Jack “ApparentlyJack” Benton
  • Arslan “Arslan Ash” Siddique
  • Phillip “ImperialHal” Dosen

Esports Mobile Player of the Year

  • Mohamed “Mohamed Light” Tarek (Winner)
  • Frederic “Bennyqt” Gonzales
  • Gaku “Gaku” Mukai
  • Erik “Joker” Granström
  • Burenbayar “TOP” Altangerel
  • Tensai “Tensai”
  • Peng “Fly” Yunfei

Esports Colour Caster of the Year

  • Dan “Gaskin” Gaskin (Winner)
  • Marc “Caedrel” Robert Lamont
  • Josh “Sideshow” Wilkinson
  • John “JohnnyBoi_i” MacDonald
  • Mohan “Launders” Govindasamy
  • Thomas “Chance” Ashworth
  • Ioannis “Fogged” Loucas
  • Dominik “Lacoste” Stipić
  • Chad “Spunj” Burchill
  • Michael “Hypoc” Robins

Esports Desk Analyst of the Year

  • Mimi “aEvilCat” Wermcrantz (Winner)
  • Tyler “Tbates” Bates
  • Barento “Raz” Mohammed
  • Alyssa “Allycxt” Parker
  • Anthony “NAMELESS” Wheeler
  • Mira “Ephey” Riad
  • Alex “Mauisnake” Ellenberg
  • Kale “Genome” Morton
  • Mathieu “Maniac” Quiquerez

Esports Host of the Year

  • Caleb “WavePunk” Simmons (Winner)
  • Alex “GoldenBoy” Mendez
  • Eefje “Sjokz” Depoortere
  • Freya “Freya” Spiers
  • Sean “Stax” Stackhouse
  • Yinsu “Yinsu” Collins
  • Chris Puckett
  • Jorien “Sheever” van der Heijden
  • Lottie Van-Praag
  • Ana Xisdê
  • James “Dash” Patterson

Esports Play-by-Play Caster of the Year

  • Mitch “Uber” Leslie (Winner)
  • Steven “Tasty Steve” Scott
  • Alex “Machine” Richardson
  • Brennon “Bren” Hook
  • Mark “Onset” Hatcher
  • Conner “Scrawny” Girvan
  • Brandon Smith
  • Callum “Shogun” Keir
  • Clayton “Captain Flowers” Raines
  • Bruno “BrunoClash” Veiga Lopes
  • Miles Ross
  • Lauren “Pansy” Scott

Esports Journalist of the Year

  • Richard Lewis (Winner)
  • Dominic Sacco
  • Kevin Hitt
  • Alexander Lee
  • James Fudge
  • Mikhail Klimentov
  • Antonio Yuste
  • Cecilia D’Anastasio
  • Alejandro Gomis

Esports Awards 2023 Lifetime Achievement

The Esports Awards 2023 granted lifetime achievement awards to the following roster of players: Michael “ODEE” O’Dell, Victor “Nazgul” Goossens, Shane “rapha” Hendrixson, Manuel “Grubby” Schenkhuizen, Lee “Flash” Young Ho, Marc Merrill, Ian “Crimsix” Porter, and Chris Puckett. 

GTA 6 Trailer Release Date Confirmed

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GTA 6 Trailer Release Date Confirmed

Hold on to your seats, GTA fans! Rockstar Games has finally dropped the big news we’ve all been waiting for: Grand Theft Auto 6 or GTA 6’s first trailer is set to launch on Tuesday, December 5 at 9am ET (2pm GMT, 6am PT).

Previously, reports and leaks suggested that Rockstar is all set to release GTA 6 soon. Now we can expect GTA 6 to be out soon as only a few days left for the GTA 6 trailer to get released.

Over a Decade of Waiting Ends

Remember GTA 5? Of course, you do. It’s been a flagship game for over ten years. Now, Rockstar is ready to roll out the next big thing. The GTA 6 trailer announcement has sent waves of excitement across the globe. Fans are super hyped to see what Rockstar has in store for the next installment in this groundbreaking series​​.

Rockstar knows how to keep us guessing. They’ve teased us with the first piece of GTA 6 art – think palm trees, seagulls, and a whole lot of mystery. What does it all mean? Are we going back to Vice City, or is it a whole new world? To get the answer we have to wait a few days.

Catch the Trailer Live

If you’re as eager as we are, make sure you’re glued to Rockstar Games’ X account on the big day. That’s where the magic will happen, where we’ll all get our first look at what’s next in the GTA universe​​.

The countdown to December 5 is more than just a trailer release; it’s a landmark event for gamers everywhere. GTA has always been a trendsetter, and GTA 6 looks all set to raise the bar even higher.

MartinezSa Says Goodbye to Movistar Riders

Aritra Patra
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MartinezSa Says Goodbye to Movistar Riders

Antonio “MartinezSa” Martinez has parted ways with Movistar Riders, marking a significant change in the team’s dynamic. Martinez, who stepped in to fill the void left by Alvaro “SunPayus” Garcia’s move to ENCE, played a pivotal role in the team’s trajectory over the past year.

His departure is significant, especially considering the challenges the team initially faced in integrating a new AWPer.

Rise and Journey of Martinez

During his tenure with Movistar Riders, MartinezSa not only helped the team find its footing but also led them to notable successes, including participation in two ESL Pro League playoffs and a triumphant victory at the ESL Challenger Melbourne. His average rating of 1.09 reflects his significant contributions and skill as a player.

New Chapter: Joining 9z

MartinezSa is now poised to join 9z, a Latin American team. This move comes after 9z’s own star AWPer, Santino “try” Rigal, stepped down due to health issues. Martinez’s transition to 9z is expected to bring a new edge to the team, given his proven track record and experience.

Movistar Riders are now confronted with the task of rebuilding and restructuring, as Martinez’s departure is the third major transfer since SunPayus left the team. The Spanish esports scene, known for its limited pool of talent, presents additional challenges for Movistar Riders in finding suitable replacements for the upcoming CS2 scene.

Leaks Suggest Fortnite Chapter 5 Battle Pass to Feature Peter Griffin and Solid Snake

Aritra Patra
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Leaks Suggest Fortnite Chapter 5 Battle Pass to Feature Peter Griffin and Solid Snake

Fortnite is set to launch its Chapter 5: Season 1 with a thrilling update titled “Underground.” This new chapter is creating waves in the gaming community, especially with its latest leak revealing two iconic characters joining the fray.

Solid Snake, the stealth-action hero from “Metal Gear Solid,” and Peter Griffin, the beloved character from “Family Guy,” are the fresh faces of this season.

An accidental advertisement on Xbox systems spilled the beans about this exciting development. This inadvertent leak showcased both Solid Snake and Peter Griffin as the highlight of Fortnite’s Chapter 5: Season 1 Underground update.

The image, which has since circulated widely, also features other Fortnite characters, marking a unique blend of gaming and pop culture.

Players eager to step into the shoes of these iconic characters will likely need to invest in the paid Battle Pass. This requirement blends both a financial and a time commitment, ensuring that dedicated players get the most out of their Fortnite experience.

The conclusion of Fortnite Chapter 4 this weekend, marked by a live event starring Eminem, paves the way for this new beginning.

The community is excited about the collaboration of Fortnite with Solid Snake and Peter Griffin. What are your thoughts on this collaboration? Let us know in the comment section below.

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New CS2 Update Brings Sub-Tick Improvements, Animation Changes, Map Adjustments, & More

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New CS2 Update Brings Sub-Tick Improvements, Animation Changes, Map Adjustments, & More

Valve has just dropped a new update for Counter Strike 2, and it has introduced some significant changes to the competitive shooter.

From sub-tick improvements to a bunch of changes in player animations and adjustments to the various maps in the game, there’s a lot to unpack in the new CS2 update.

Without further ado, let’s take a look at everything new that the November 30th CS2 update has in store for the game’s player base.

November 30 CS2 Update: All Changes Explained

For starters, the sub-tick changes in the November 30 CS2 update include timing improvements to various systems like grenade throw animations and revolver firing. A missing fire effect to molotovs that are held by players has also been added to the game.

The latest CS2 update also brings a ton of improvements to player model animations, with notable ones being directional jump animations, improved hit reactions, and better posing after a player is flashbanged.

Other than the aforementioned changes, there are a bunch of adjustments to the maps in CS2 including bug fixes, collision and clipping improvements, and more.

Let’s check out the official patch notes for the new CS2 update as revealed by Valve.

November 30 CS2 Update Patch Notes: What’s New?

[ GAMEPLAY ]

  • Sub-tick timing improvements to various systems including grenade throw animations and revolver firing
  • Added a missing fire effect to molotovs that are held by players

[ ANIMATION ]

  • Reduced the amount that player characters will rotate their torso away from leg orientation
  • Improved hit reactions
  • Made jump animations directional
  • Improved character posing when aiming up and down
  • Improved foot placement and posing when running
  • Reduced animation posing when deploying
  • The timing of a players flashbanged posing now more accurately represents the player’s ability to see

[ SOUND ]

  • Fixed issue with Shadow Daggers playing catch sound during looping inspect animation
  • Further refined falloff distance curves and volume of grenade bounces
  • Lowered volume of deathmatch bonus period ending
  • Lowered volume of lobby chat notification sound
  • Fixed missing water drip console errors in Office
  • Increased audible distance of breaking glass window sounds
  • Fixed an issue where sometimes a Sabre agent would say hostage related lines when cheering

[ MISC ]

  • Adjusted wear values of most tournament stickers and many other stickers to better match CS:GO
  • Changed handling of non-default console key bindings to match CS:GO behavior

[ MAPS ]

Nuke:

  • Fixed cubemap issue at Lobby
  • Fixed hole at B-site
  • Fixed some holes at Ramp Room
  • Fixed glass floor material at B-Site not having impact effects
  • Fixed up footstep sounds on hazard stripes
  • Attempt to fix light leaking through base of doors at B-site
  • Brightened red interior walls to help with agent vis
  • Fixed pixel boost on chainlink fence outside
  • Fix shadows leaking through double doors at B-site
  • Made cubemap transitions smoother in some places at b-site

Mirage:

  • Fixed clipping on van at Truck
  • Clipped fridge in Apartments to prevent player becoming stuck
  • Adjusted bombsite A size and added visual boundaries
  • Fixed collision on Scaffolding to provide smooth movement
  • Fixed geometry and clipping outside Sniper’s Nest to prevent pixel walking

Office:

  • Improved clipping around desks at t-spawn
  • Improved clipping on crates at Back Courtyard
  • Re-added collision to handrails

Vertigo:

  • Extended staircase and added grenade clip to stairs at near t-spawn to prevent grenades becoming wedged in gap
  • Fixed clipping on crate at mid
  • Fixed clipping on scaffold at back of A
  • Fixed clipping on scaffold at T-start
  • Fixed vis bug at A-ramp looking toward Bridge
  • Fixed grenade clip on support beam at A-ramp
  • Plugged Holes in insulation foam roll model

Anubis:

  • Fixed hole under pillar at A-site
  • Fixed clipping above walkway stairs in Palace
  • Closed up multiple microgaps throughout the map
  • Fixed some clipping on pillar at A-site
  • Fixed clipping on doorway at b-site
  • Plugged some micro holes
  • Fixed gap between two clip brushes that allowed bomb to be thrown on top of building
  • Fixed slight wall gap that allowed sniping into bombsite A
  • Fixed clipping on doorway at b-site

Ancient:

  • Fixed various gaps in the world
  • Fixed various texture seams
  • Closed gap that looks into Jaguar area
  • Adjusted clipping along fence near A-site
  • Adjusted clipping around tree base on A-site boost
  • Adjusted position of stone near B-site that player could crouch in
  • Added clipping to the top of the map to help minimize player exploits

xQc’s Spotify Wrapped Reveals His Troubled Love Life in a Nutshell

Sarjyo Mukherjee
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xQc’s Spotify Wrapped Reveals His Troubled Love Life in a Nutshell

Spotify wrapped is a great way to summarize your music interests for the year and beyond and content creators use this opportunity to share their own on live streaming platforms. Spotify Wrapped is fun to explore, it houses your favorite songs, listening hours, and favorite artists and it might include some of your guilty pleasures.

xQc for one decided to livestream his Spotify Wrapped and got subjected to countless trolls and taunts. While music is incredibly subjective, we tend to associate certain songs with a particular feeling which gets generalized over time. The music you listen to reveals a lot about your state of mind which might not be a pleasant thing as was the case for xQc.

xQc’s most played song for the year was the Blink 182’s 2003 hit “I Miss You”. As the name suggests, the song takes a dive through the mind of a person who is going through a difficult time post-fallout from a loving relationship. It is arguably one of the most recognizable post-breakup songs on the face of this planet.

For context, xQc had a very public fallout with Adept in 2023 which was subject to a lot of media and public attention. The pair went back and forth with each other and it was clear that there was no love left by the time they officially separated but now xQc’s most played song “I Miss You” which he listened to 207 times this year, insinuates something else.

When the song played on screen, the chat quickly burst out with comments like “emo”, “pain”, “sad” suggesting that he may not have moved on from Adept and a part of him still wants to be back with her.

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S8UL Esports Wins Content Creator of the Year Award at the Esports Award 2023

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S8UL Esports Wins Content Creator of the Year Award at the Esports Award 2023

S8UL Esports has made histoy by clinching the prestigious Content Creator of the Year Award at the Esports Awards 2023. This marks their second consecutive win in this category. The organization had previously secured the same accolade at the Esports Awards 2022.

S8UL Esports Wins Content Creator of the Year Award Second Time in a Row

S8UL was the first Indian esports organization nominated at The Esports Awards 2022 and the first Indian esports organization to win an award at this prestigious ceremony. Impressively, this recognition is not a one-time feat, S8UL made history by winning the award for second time in a row. Notably, S8UL Esports is the only Indian esports organization to win an award at the Esports Award.

In a recent award acceptance speech, Naman “Mortal” Mathur, co-owner of S8UL Esports, expressed the team’s elation and gratitude. He stated, “This feels surreal right now, and it’s truly an honor to be here. On behalf of the entire S8UL family, all the talented 25+ members, we do our level best to spread smiles across our audiences. And we will aspire to do the same in the years to come. Thank you so much everyone for all your support, and this is for all who have been a part of our journey.”

The recognition sheds light on S8UL Esports’ consistent dedication to creating engaging and impactful content. Winning two consecutive Content Creator of the Year awards reinforces their position as leaders in the esports content creation landscape.

S8UL Esports has continually demonstrated their commitment to providing quality entertainment, involving a diverse team of over 25 talented individuals. The acknowledgment of their efforts by the Esports Awards for two consecutive years underscores the organization’s unwavering dedication.

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Krafton Backed Loco Lays Off 36% of Workforce

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Krafton Backed Loco Lays Off 36% of Workforce

Loco, a prominent game streaming platform, recently faced such a crossroad. The company’s strategic adjustments and their impact on its workforce reflect the broader trends and challenges within the gaming sector.

Loco has made a significant move by laying off approximately 36% of its workforce, impacting 40 employees out of a total of 110. This step was revealed during a town hall meeting led by founders Anirudh Pandita and Ashwin Suresh. They explained that these layoffs were a part of the firm’s restructuring strategy, aimed at reshaping the company’s future​​​​.

The rationale behind these layoffs was rooted in a strategic review, with a keen focus on transactions on the platform and the percentage of paid users. Despite a higher global average in these areas, Loco found its advertising segment lagging. Anirudh Pandita, the company’s founder, emphasized the importance of being cost-efficient in the current financial and global market scenario. He clarified that the layoffs were not due to performance issues but were a strategic decision to streamline operations. The most affected areas were the product side, engagement-based services, and advertising departments​​.

Founded as an independent entity from parent company Pocket Aces in 2018, Loco has grown to feature popular games like Clash of Clans, FreeFire, and Call of Duty Mobile. It hosts top esports teams and tournaments and has raised more than $50 million in funding. Despite the recent layoffs, Loco has committed to supporting the affected employees with financial assistance, ongoing health insurance, and outplacement services. Pandita assured that the company is taking measures to ensure that these employees land on their feet, showcasing a responsible approach to this challenging situation​​​​.

Why are Riot Games and the LCS Reducing the League to Only Eight Teams?

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Why are Riot Games and the LCS Reducing the League to Only Eight Teams?

It recently came to light that the professional eSports league known as the League Championship Series (LCS) in Canada and the United States, which is run by Riot Games, would be reducing the number of franchise teams in the league from ten to eight. However, most people still don’t know why they did this. 

Since then, two eSports teams from the LCS, Evil Geniuses and Golden Guardians, both exited the league on November 19, 2023, as their third-party administrator agreement with the organizers, Riot Games, was terminated, but by mutual decision from all parties. 

Let’s dive straight in to discover more about one of the world’s most iconic professional esports leagues, where pros battle it out by playing the hugely successful League of Legends (LoL) video game.

How have people reacted to Riot Games’ recent decision to reduce the league from ten to eight franchise teams?

The recent last-minute decision by Riot Games to reduce the number of top-level franchise teams in the League Championship Series (LCS) to eight teams has been slammed by the League Championship Players Association (LCSPA). 

The decision was made just before the start of the new 2024 season, which means there will only be eight teams competing in the 2024 League of Legends eSports season.

It may pave the way for two more eSports franchises to join the league the following season, but it is still unclear whether it will remain an eight-team league in the future or just for the upcoming season. 

According to further reports, support staff for the Evil Geniuses and Golden Guardians had to be released, meaning many of these individuals will be unemployed because of Riot Games’ decision. 

The organizers have been criticized for not involving the LCSPA in such an important decision. We will just have to wait and see what happens at the end of this season about the possible addition of two more franchises to replace Evil Geniuses and Golden Guardians. 

It’s still unclear why Riot Games has reduced the number of teams in the league. 

Is it possible to bet on esports events in South Africa?

Yes. It’s now possible to bet on today’s biggest esports events at a growing number of iGaming sites. 

However, instead of typing phrases such as sports betting South Africa into your preferred search engine to find sports betting sites, which could bring up a list of unlicensed sites that simply cannot be trusted, you may like to try the official 10Bet SA website. 

10Bet is an online sports betting casino (meaning it has sports betting services and hundreds of casino games on the same website) that is legally permitted to operate in the South African market. For example, to legally operate in the country, an iGaming site must have obtained the necessary online gambling license from the Mpumalanga Economic Regulator (MER). 

10Bet is also licensed by the world’s leading online gambling licensing authority, the United Kingdom Gambling Commission. In other words, it’s only one of a handful of perfectly secure, legitimate, reliable, and trustworthy real money gambling sites out there worth signing up to.

To place sports bets at 10Bet, you must first register a free account, and to do so, the legal minimum age required to sign up to sites like 10Bet in South Africa is 18. 10Bet Sports is just one of several gambling products you will have access to when you sign up to. 

They have pre-match betting services at 10Bet Sports and live/in-play betting services, where you can bet on a sporting event during the event at 10Bet Live Betting. 

If you want a change from sports betting, you may be interested in playing over 780 computer-generated online casino games with high RTP% rates at 10Bet Games or playing the latest and most advanced live dealer games from Evolution Gaming and Ezugi at 10Bet Live. 

What kind of eSports events are popular to bet on at 10Bet Sports?

It depends on the time of the year because some events only occur at certain times and for a short period. If you want to bet on an eSports event, some of the most popular events to keep an eye out for are the following:

  • League of Legends World Championship
  • Fortnite World Cup
  • The International
  • FIFAe World Cup
  • Mid-Season Invitational
  • League of Legends Pro League
  • Evolution Championship Series
  • Overwatch League
  • BLAST Premier League

Other top leagues/events you may like to bet on include the Wild Rift League, the Honor of Kings International, the PUBG Global Championship, and the Intel Extreme Masters, to name a few.

Popular games often played at one or more of these events, if you hadn’t already guessed, are FIFA 23, League of Legends, Tom Clancy’s Rainbow Six Siege, Dota 2, Valorant, Rocket League, Starcraft, Counter-Strike: Global Offensive, Call of Duty, Minecraft, PUBG, and World of Warcraft.

BLAST Premier 2024 CS2 Tournament Schedule Revealed: Dates, Locations, & More

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BLAST Premier 2024 CS2 Tournament Schedule Revealed: Dates, Locations, & More

BLAST has officially revealed the schedule for the BLAST Premier 2024 Counter Strike 2 circuit, including details of all the upcoming LAN events, their dates, locations, and more. Throughout the seven main events, enthusiasts of CS2 are certain to experience a spectacle of top-tier Counter-Strike action as the best teams from across the globe battle it out for a shot at gigantic prize pools.

For the uninitiated, BLAST Premier is a third-party tournament organizer known for orchestrating a competitive circuit within the realm of Counter-Strike. It boasts a roster of 12 partner teams, but also provides non-partner teams with opportunities to join its circuit.

In this article, we’ll take a look at the details of the BLAST Premier 2024 CS2 circuit and explain everything you need to know about the events, including their dates, locations, prize pools, and more.

BLAST Premier 2024 CS2 Events, Dates, Locations, & Prize Pools

Without further ado, let’s check out all the official information as revealed by BLAST:

BLAST Premier Spring Groups 2024

  • Dates: 22nd to 28th January 2024
  • Location: Copenhagen, Denmark
  • Prize Pool: $177,500 USD

BLAST Premier Spring Showdown 2024

  • Dates: 6th to 10th March 2024
  • Location: TBD (Europe)
  • Prize Pool: $135,000 USD

BLAST Premier Spring Final 2024

  • Dates: 12th to 16th June 2024
  • Location: London, UK
  • Venue: Wembley Arena
  • Prize Pool: $425,000 USD

BLAST Premier Fall Groups 2024

  • Dates: 26th July to 4th August 2024
  • Location: Copenhagen, Denmark
  • Prize Pool: $177,500 USD

BLAST Premier Fall Showdown 2024

  • Dates: 21st to 25th August 2024
  • Location: TBD (Europe)
  • Prize Pool: $135,000 USD

BLAST Premier Fall Final 2024

  • Dates: 25th to 29th September 2024
  • Location: Copenhagen, Denmark
  • Venue: Forum Copenhagen
  • Prize Pool: $425,000 USD

BLAST Premier World Final 2024

  • Dates:13th to 17th November 2024
  • Location: TBD
  • Prize Pool: $1,000,000 USD
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