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    Four new heroes, 16 minions added to Hearthstone Battlegrounds for Masquerade Ball event

    Dust off your dancing shoes, pick up your finest suit from the dry cleaners and make sure your hair is looking fresh as a glorious affair has arrived in the world of Hearthstone. On Monday afternoon, Blizzard Entertainment revealed the newest in-game event for their collectible card game titled the Scholomance Academy Masquerade Ball. Taking place between today and October 21, players from around the world will get to experience never-before-seen content across each of the game's playable modes.

    · Sep 28, 2020
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    [Worlds 2020] Team Liquid qualifies for the Worlds group stage

    Team Liquid becomes the second team to qualify for the World Championship Group Stage from the Play-Ins after placing first in Group A with their defeat of Legacy Esports in a final tiebreaker match. Read more on the qualifications here:

    · Sep 28, 2020
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    [Worlds 2020] INTZ is knocked out of Worlds Play-Ins, MAD advances

    INTZ becomes the second team knocked out of Worlds, following the LJL's V3 Esports from Group B yesterday. They played a tiebreaker game against MAD Lions after finding themselves tied for last with a 1-3 record. Read more on INTZ's run here:

    · Sep 28, 2020
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    [Worlds 2020] PSG Talon is the first team to qualify for Group Stage from the play-in

    As the 2nd seed from Taiwan's Pacific Championship Series, PSG Talon will be randomly selected as the team to round out any group except Group A, which already contains PCS 1st seed Machi Esports. PSG Talon is the first team to escape from the play-in at Worlds 2020.

    · Sep 27, 2020
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    Overwatch has changed the elevators on Hollywood & Volskaya Industries to be sensor-activated

    Over four years after the game's release, Overwatch maps Hollywood & Volskaya Industries are receiving a quality of life adjustment.

    · Sep 26, 2020
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    [Worlds2020] There will be tiebreakers in the Play-In Stage, regardless of head to head record

    Winning a head to head will not provide an immediate higher seed, there will still be tiebreakers in the Worlds 2020 Play-In Stage. Read more here on how that will work.

    · Sep 26, 2020
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    SpartanHEX X Halo Capsule celebrates Halo Infinite with performance bags.

    HEX, the award-winning fashion accessory brand, has launched its HEX x Halo Capsule, a new line of premium bags designed in collaboration with 343 Industries, as part of its rollout for the upcoming v

    · Sep 25, 2020
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    VALORANT crossover tournament 'LG UltraGear FACE-OFF' featuring xQc, TimTheTatMan & more begins 10/3

    The LG UltraGear™ FACE-OFF is an esports event that will put an end to the dispute over who has the edge when it comes to playing Valorant...

    · Sep 25, 2020
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    Riot Games' most recent Champion Roadmap update teases 3 new champions; Dr. Mundo VGU

    On Friday, September 24, Riot Games released its first Champion Roadmap update for League of Legends since June. The update also included more visuals and information on the upcoming Dr. Mundo VGU.

    · Sep 25, 2020
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    [UPDATED 9/25] River & Tank ineligible for PSG Talon in Worlds 2020 play-in; Unified eligible 9/27

    UPDATE 9/25: In addition to River and Tank, AD carry Wong "Unified" Chun Kit is also currently off the PSG Talon starting roster due to visa delays. Unified will be eligible to play on September 27th, but River and Tank are still in quarantine and will not be eligible to play in the Worlds 2020 play-in. PSG Talon went 2-0 in its first day of the play-in against Rainbow7 and LGD Gaming. Chen "Dee" Chun-Dee, a substitute on Machi Esports, is starting in Unified's place until he is eligible to compete.

    · Sep 25, 2020
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    [Worlds 2020] A first look at the Worlds 2020 Merch Collection

    The Worlds 2020 Merch Collection was posted to Twitter by a prominent community member just before the start of the event itself.

    · Sep 25, 2020
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    [Worlds 2020] Team Liquid triumphs over MAD Lions in first NA vs EU match of 2020

    MAD Lions headed onto Summoner's Rift with an objectively better composition than TL, but the LCS side's signature champions ended up being a larger factor.

    · Sep 25, 2020
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    Gen.G reveals Mystic Map Mayhem, a 14-day Fortnite activation presented by Samsung

    Global esports organization Gen.G kicks off its Mystic Map Mayhem presented by SAMSUNG on Sept. 26. Featuring 14 days of Fortnite mayhem, challenges, and content, the fortnight of games will feature four custom built Fortnite Creative maps.

    · Sep 25, 2020
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    FCAD at Ryerson University forms esports partnership with Inven Global

    Kristopher Alexander, assistant professor at the RTA School of Media and video games and esports infrastructure expert, leads faculty major partnership with veterans in esports and video game focused journalism, Inven Global. As a leading expert in XR technology, game development and virtual studio production, Alexander joins Inven Global as a preeminent thought leader and research partner bridging the gap between the video games industry and academia.

    · Sep 24, 2020