AccorHotels Arena in Paris will host the 2019 LoL World Championship, before the event returns to China in 2020 and then North America in 2021.

Fortnite Glider re-deploy to continue in all game modes
Despite loud criticism Epic Games have given “the bird” to the anti’s electing to continue with the glider re-deploy function…

eSports on Olympics Summit agenda, but significant hurdles to climb
President of the International Olympic Committee (IOC), Thomas Bach, confirmed that in December’s Olympic Summit, the introduction of eSports would be on the agenda.

Toronto Defiant announce new additions to Overwatch roster
After being unveiled to to Canadian public just a week ago, Toronto Defiant has wasted no time in announcing important additions to its Overwatch eSports playing roster.

Success of Fortnite helps Epic Games finalise $1.25b investment deal
Epic Games has continued its epic rise in the gaming industry, closing a $1.25 billion deal with a group of investors looking to jump on the success of Fortnite.

Michael Jordan soars into eSports with AXiomatic Gaming investment
One of the greatest athletes in the history of professional sport, Michael Jordan, has taken his first steps into the world of eSports.

Jian ‘Uzi’ Ziaho and Nike team up in historic endorsement deal
Sporting apparel giant Nike has inked an endorsement deal with Royal Never Give Up League of Legends player Jian “Uzi” Zihao. We look at the deal and what it says about the eSports industry.

Super League Gaming and Sony team up to weave Spider Man game promo
Super League Gaming and Song Pictures are coming together to weave a promotional web around the new animated Spider-Man film. We look at all the news about the promotional competition.

Police catch up with Grand Theft Auto 5 cheats in Australian first
IN a development that has destroyed the irony metre, coders that have cheated in the infamous Grand Theft Auto 5 game have a warrant out for their arrest in real life.

Regulation needed if eSports to reach betting potential, experts say
Tighter regulations and more work done to protect the absolute integrity of eSports and eSports wagering will help the emerging sport reach its full potential, according to industry experts.