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Get the scoop on what’s happening in various esports communities. Here are Esports.gg’s articles of the week!
This week’s stories showcase the passion of the fighting game community, the competitive aspect of Minecraft, more VCT LOCK//IN gameplay, a preview of how eRuse will celebrate International Women’s Day, and more! Let’s review the past week and spotlight some news.
Women of the eRena returns on International Women’s Day with a $75,000 Fortnite contest
Women of the eRena is back, with Fortnite Duos and a $75k prize pool up grabs on International Women’s Day.
Brandon Moore
On March 8, which marks International Women’s Day, the Women of the eRena will return for some epic Fortnite competition. The event will highlight 50 all-women duos duking it out for the lion’s share of the $75,000 prize pool!
When does Fortnite Chapter 4, Season 2 begin? Release date, leaks and more
Fortnite’s Chapter 4, Season 2 is almost here. Here is every leak of the upcoming season we know so far.
Bryson Maddock
Fortnite Chapter 4 Season 2 is almost here, and we’ve gathered every leak of the upcoming season. Perhaps one of the most spicy of these is the possible addition of Fortnite is proximity chat. If it arrives, then players will get to communicate with others whenever they’re near each other.
Cammy is back in Street Fighter 6 and the internet already cannot behave
Cammy makes her return to the arena in Street Fighter 6 and, as usual, the internet couldn’t help itself. Let’s look at the reveal.
Will Jagielski-Harrison
Cammy’s return to Street Fighter 6 means fanart, opinions, and a whole lot of thirst. Twitter was taken by storm when her trailer got revealed, with many fans gushing over her pose. Fans were quick to create artwork of her new design as well. Cammy’s moves are fast, but the internet is faster.
Beyond the Summit lets its staff go citing poor financial outlook
Beyond the Summit is one of the most important independent esports production companies in the industry.
Michael Hassall
Next, production company Beyond the Summit (BTS) announced that it’s closing down and laying off its employees. According to co-founder David “LD” Gorman, it’s due to a bleak financial outlook. BTS spent 11 years in tournament production for games such as Dota 2, Super Smash Bros., CS:GO, and more.
The VCT LOCK//IN action continues
Check out this week’s plethora of VALORANT Champions Tour (VCT) content! We’ve got a bunch of new interviews alongside live results plus an in-depth analysis on the FNATIC versus NAVI rivalry. Stay tuned to find out who will reach the grand finals among the 30 best VALORANT teams.
DOTA 2
Lima Major live results 🔴, scores, and more
Live updates on the Lima Major, Peru, with live scores, results, updates, and details!
Looking for Lima Major’s live updates, scores, results, and other details? Search no further! We’ve got you covered in our comprehensive piece about every bracket and team playing at the first international Dota Pro Circuit (DPC) tournament of 2023.
Kiriko will cosplay Terrible Tornado for One Punch Man crossover
Kiriko will be given a huge makeover for the One Punch Man crossover coming to Overwatch 2 inspired by Terrible Tornado.
Esports.gg Editorial Team
If you think only Doomfist and Soldier: 76 will receive skins of characters from the One Punch Man anime, then think again! Kiriko will also join the shenanigans in Overwatch 2’s upcoming One Punch Man crossover. Her skin draws inspiration from Terrible Tornado.
McBanterFace rules Hearthstone Legend in Americas and APAC: “I’ve never been double rank #1”
Despite Hearthstone Esports program cuts, some players still give their best, and McBanterFace is one of them reaching double #1 Legend.
Manuel “Rane” Delgado
Despite the recent cuts to the Hearthstone esports program, some players like Kyle “McBanterFace” Spigelman continue to search for success. After going into full competitive mode, McBanterFace achieved double #1 Legend spots in two Hearthstone servers just before the season’s end!
How to get the Darkmoon Harlequin’s Bells Ensemble in WoW
Looking for a creepy clown transmog? Here’s how to track down the Darkmoon Harlequin’s Bells WoW ensemble and be the belle of the ball.
Ready to clown around? World of Warcraft players can now earn the Darkmoon Harlequin’s Bells Ensemble. To do this, collect 1,000 Travel Points in the March Traveler’s Log. Get started by completing quests and challenges.
OpTic Ghosty: “I have no interest in looking cool, I’m interested in winning”
Ghosty is one of a kind in terms of OpTic pickups. We spoke with the player on the transition to the big leagues.
Ant Stonelake
Dan “Ghosty” Rothe is OpTic Gaming’s first, full-time amateur arrival since the start of the Call of Duty League (CDL). In the past 12 months, he’s achieved unparalleled stardom! Ghosty also sat down with Esports.gg to talk about the transition to the big leagues.
Twitch Rivals Squid Craft 2: Where to watch and live updates
Here are the details and live updates following 200 Twitch streamers competing in the Twitch Rivals Minecraft competition Squid Craft 2.
Dshae Zulkiflee
And last, but not least, we’ve got you covered with all the details about the Twitch Rivals Minecraft competition! Squid Craft 2 involves 200 streamers playing survival games in Minecraft. Whoever wins will receive a whopping $100,000 USD!
That’s all for now. As always, stay tuned on Esports.gg for morenews and updates!
