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FlyQuest officially reveals full roster for the 2024 LCS season

North American organization FlyQuest has officially announced their latest roster. Set for the 2024 LCS season, it includes a veritable powerhouse lineup of veterans and promising NA talent. Perhaps this will be the year the organization truly takes off. FlyQuest 2024 LCS Starting Lineup: Top Lane: Gabriël “Bwipo” Rau Jungle: Kacper “Inspired” Słoma Mid Lane: Nicolaj “Jensen” Jensen AD Carry: Fahad “Massu” Abdulmalek Support: Alan “Busio” Cwalina Veteran Top Side, Rookies Bot Side The highlight of this new FlyQuest rostermore

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Foo Zen-Wen

BeryL heads for KT Rolster, rejoining Deft and Pyosik for 2024 LCK season

Cho “BeryL” Geon-hee has finally made his move. The 26-year-old Support player will officially be joining KT Rolster for the LCK 2024 Spring Split season. His move to KT will be the first of his career, however, it will also reunite him with two of his former teammates - Hong “Pyosik” Chang-hyeon and Kim “Deft” Hyuk-kyu. All three of them were members of DRX in 2022 and had hoisted the Summoner’s Cup at Worlds that year together. BeryL’s departure frommore

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Foo Zen-Wen

The Most Watched CS:GO Tournaments of All Time

Esports enthusiasts have witnessed the grandiosity of Counter-Strike:Global Offensive tournaments throughout its history, where millions of viewers converge to experience the pinnacle of competitive gaming. In this article, we analyzed robust data from a specialized database to unveil the most watched CS:GO tournaments of all time, scrutinizing pivotal metrics in order to create our list. Methodology and metrics used to define this list Our analysis involved taking a closer look at data from Escharts, focusing on two critical metrics -more

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FAQ

What are Esports?

Esports, or competitive video gaming, has exploded in popularity in recent years. With millions of fans and lucrative prize pools, it's no wonder that esports is becoming a major player in the entertainment industry.

Esports, short for electronic sports, refers to competitive video gaming. Players compete against each other in organized tournaments and leagues, often with large audiences watching online or in person. Esports can involve a variety of games, from first-person shooters to strategy games, and players can earn significant amounts of money through sponsorships, prize money, and streaming revenue.

What games are played in Esports?

Esports encompasses a wide range of games and tournaments, each with its own unique rules and formats. Some of the most popular esports games include League of Legends, Dota 2, Counter-Strike, and Overwatch. Tournaments can range from small local events to massive international competitions with millions of dollars in prize money. Some of the biggest esports tournaments include The International, the League of Legends World Championship, and the Overwatch League Grand Finals. As the industry continues to grow, we can expect to see even more games and tournaments emerge in the world of esports.

Why is Esports a sport?

Esports has already gained a significant following and has been recognized as a legitimate sport by many. With the continued growth of the industry, esports has become a mainstream sport in many respects. In fact, esports is now an Olympic event. As technology continues to advance and more people become interested in competitive gaming, the potential for esports to become a major player in the sports world is very real.

When did Esports start?

Esports, as we know it today, has its roots in the early days of video gaming. The first recorded competitive gaming event took place on October 19, 1972, at Stanford University. The event, known as the "Intergalactic Spacewar! Olympics," featured the game Spacewar!, with participants competing for a one-year subscription to Rolling Stone magazine.

However, esports truly started gaining momentum in the 1990s with the advent of internet connectivity and online gaming. In 1997, the Red Annihilation tournament for the game Quake marked one of the first major esports events, attracting around 2,000 participants.

Since then, esports has grown exponentially, with the rise of popular games likeStarCraft, League of Legends,Dota 2, and Counter-Strike. The industry now features professional players, teams, leagues, and multi-million dollar prize pools, attracting fans and players from all around the world.

Welcome to Strafe, your ultimate esports hub providing an unparalleled experience for esports enthusiasts. As a comprehensive platform, we specialize in delivering live scores, real-time statistics, and the latest news for popular esports titles like League of Legends, Dota 2, Counter-Strike, Overwatch, Call of Duty, and Valorant.

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In addition to scores and statistics, Strafe offers expertly curated esports news, interviews, and event coverage, keeping you updated and engaged in the esports community. We have an up-to-date esports calendar available, which will give you match schedules for all matches and tournaments, from global championships to regional events, all year long.