Tag: coronavirus
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Coronavirus: Esports leagues experience a huge spike in viewership
As more countries go under nationwide lockdown, more people tune-in to watch their favourite games remotely
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Gaming Stocks rises as other industries struggle to contain fall amid global lockdown
As the world reels under the economic setbacks of nationwide lockdowns, stock markets around the world have tumbled to their lowest levels since the great depression. This sudden downturn has exposed various industries to a bleak future of negative growth or even shutting down altogether. Even though the Stock markets around the world are nosediving,…
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‘Final Fantasy’ gamers hold online funeral for player who died of Coronavirus
Final Fantasy 14 players pay tribute to a fellow gamer who died after contracting COVID-19.
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Coronavirus: Riot cancels LoL Mid-Season Invitational tournament
This change is followed by a few changes in the seeding of Worlds 2020.
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ESL One Cologne 2020 uncertain due to suspension of large gathering in Germany amid coronavirus outbreak
The cathedral of Counter-Strike is facing uncertainty amid COVID-19 pandemic. German Chancellor Angela Merkel will reportedly announce specific measures and restrictions that shall suspend large gatherings across the country until late August 2020. The country has registered 134,753 cases, 3,804 deaths and 77,000 recoveries as the government begins easing the lockdown. The ESL One: Cologne…
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Voice of Soldier in Team Fortress 2, Rick May dies of COVID-19
Rekindle School, an independent acting, film, and art school based in Seattle has reported that one of their teaching faculty has died after contracting COVID-19. The news comes as a shock to the gaming community because the person in question is none other than the legendary voice actor Rick May. The detailed report of May’s…
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A gamer helped raise nearly $660,000 in 12 hours for Covid-19 relief efforts
In total, the #HopeFromHome livestream raised $1.7 million towards COVID-19 relief on Tuesday.
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Mixer to give all partnered streamers $100 during coronavirus pandemic
Mixer has been throwing around money in order to acquire top content creators to help the platform grow. With most streamers getting attracted to their excellent professionalism, Mixer has taken things to another level with their latest move. Having already shown the ample cash supply they possess which they used to acquire the likes of…
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Former Cloud9 player tests positive for coronavirus
LCS Veteral Daerek “LemonNation” Hart, former carry for Cloud9 has been tested positive for coronavirus the player confirmed. The Team Radiance manager tweeted out about his condition with a picture of his test report, with the tweet reading “I’m a coronaboy”. He decided to get tested in a drive-through clinic in Los Angeles after he…