eSports stories - Page 3
Waikato Uni opens NZ's first esports arena
Fri, 16th Aug 2019
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The University of Waikato has launched New Zealand's first official university esports arena in Hamilton, ushering in a new era for the tech hub.
rFactor 2 entries to open for $1m World's Fastest Gamer prize
Mon, 5th Aug 2019
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Keen esports racers who use the rFactor sim racing platform might just be able to race their way to the grand prize.
Winner winner, chicken dinner! China esports teams takes out top PUBG prize
Tue, 30th Jul 2019
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TOP ESPORTS clinched the top prize of USD $180,000 at the PUBG MOBILE Club Open Global Finals, besting 14 teams in Berlin.
Sydney hosts the Intel Extreme Masters 2019 esports competition
Tue, 7th May 2019
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The ESL Intel Extreme Masters Counter-Strike: Global Offensive tournament took place in Sydney, with Team Liquid taking home the trophy.
Work getting the way of your pro-gaming dreams? You're not alone
Thu, 28th Mar 2019
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If you’re an online gamer and think work gets in the way of your dreams of pro gaming, you're not alone - 36% of players across the globe think the same thing.
LPL to broadcast weekly programming on Sky Sports
Tue, 12th Feb 2019
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Let’s Play Live (LPL) has now announced it will broadcast weekly programming for the rest of 2019 on the Sky Sports channel from Sky TV.
New acquisition makes Kiwis’ path into esports easier than ever
Wed, 23rd Jan 2019
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LPL has taken over CyberGamer and says this will open up the gateway for Kiwi gamers to compete on a global stage.
Let’s Play Live acquires esports company called CyberGamer
Mon, 7th Jan 2019
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Let's Play Live has acquired esports platform CyberGamer, expanding its reach in the Australian and New Zealand markets and boosting community engagement.
JPlay & DGames bring blockchain to eSports
Thu, 8th Nov 2018
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JPlay is one of the world’s first blockchain-powered eSports platforms, launched this month in Taipei, Taiwan.
eSports collabs behind Logitech's newest pro gaming lineup
Thu, 30th Aug 2018
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If you’re a gamer and a fan of Logitech’s pro gaming gear, there’s about to be another line of product releases coming your way.
Sky TV set to launch new pop up channel called GINX Esports TV
Tue, 7th Aug 2018
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Competitive video gaming has grown over the years and it's becoming more mainstream. This is why a new channel is being launched to reflect this.
DDoS attacks combining new and tried-and-true techniques
Thu, 2nd Aug 2018
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DDoS botnets attacked online resources in 74 countries in Q2 2018, reveals Kaspersky Lab report. Hong Kong now ranks second among the most attacked countries.
Riot Games is bringing the League of Legends eSports tournament to Sydney this July
Mon, 4th Jun 2018
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eSports fans have something to celebrate about because a huge international tournament is coming to Sydney, Australia this July.
Intel Extreme Masters Sydney 2018 draws a huge crowd
Mon, 7th May 2018
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Intel Extreme Masters Sydney 2018 wowed thousands at Qudos Bank Arena as 16 teams battled in a CS:GO showdown for a US$250,000 prize pool.
Vodafone and ESL announce international esports partnership
Fri, 27th Apr 2018
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Vodafone New Zealand announced that globally they have become a Premium Partner of ESL, the world’s largest esports company.
LPL's Dragon Ball FighterZ NZ national finals is happening tonight
Wed, 21st Mar 2018
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Let's Play Live (LPL) travelled across the country to find the best Dragon Ball FighterZ players in New Zealand. It's now down to the final eight!.
New Zealand and Australia to form their own eSports council
Wed, 14th Mar 2018
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The New Zealand eSports Federation and Australian eSports Association have agreed to form their very own Oceania eSports Council.
Intel brings esports to Pyeongchang ahead of the olympic winter games
Mon, 6th Nov 2017
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Intel recently announced plans to bring gaming experiences to PyeongChang ahead of next February’s Olympic Winter Games...
Media Design School and ESL team up for a major tournament
Mon, 11th Sep 2017
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ESL Australia partners with Media Design School to support the growing esports scene in Australia and New Zealand.
Tekken 7 eSports tourney will hit NZ TV screens September 11
Fri, 14th Jul 2017
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New Zealand's top Tekken 7 players to clash on Sky TV for a $10K prize and a chance to compete globally this September.