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MiTH Valorant announce the addition of Cgrs

After spending a year as the sixth man for Paper Rex, Patiphan “Cgrs” Porsi has signed with Made in Thailand(MiTH) as part of their Valorant roster. The signing marks the return of Cgrs to MiTH. Cgrs previously played Counter-Strike: Global Offensive and PUBG under the MiTH banner.   Called up to the Big Leagues Cgrs has been a professional Esports player since 2016. He competed in various titles including CS:GO. Starting September 2021, he transitioned to Valorant. He was part of Z11 and also stepped in for Xerxia for an event. He was signed by Paper Rex as a sixthmore

Valorant
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Ganesh Jadhav

Keep your Enemies Closer: Dapr announced as new addition to Oxygen Esports Valorant lineup

North American organization Oxygen Esports has announced Michael “dapr” Gulino as the newest addition to their roster. The former Sentinels and G2 Esports player will join Oxygen Esports for their 2024 season. He was announced as their newest signing on the 22nd of September on Twitter. Second Shot at Valorant Challengers League After departing from Sentinels at the end of 2022, “dapr” found himself amidst a scramble for the extremely limited slots in VCT Americas. With only 10 teams and 50 slots available, the former sentinel specialist-turned flex player had few teams considering him. Eventually, he landed on G2 Esportsmore

Valorant
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Foo Zen-Wen

Dota 2's Quinn is nominated Esports Player Of The Year

Gaimin Gladiators has been dominating the professional Dota 2 scene this season. Their dominance quickly earned them a reputation in the community. As a major factor in his team’s success, Quinn "Quinn" Callahan is getting recognized by the esports community as he makes it as a finalist for Esports Player of 2023. Why is Quinn a nominee for Esports Player of the Year? Quinn joined Gaimin Gladiators at the start of the 2022-2023 DPC Season. At the time, the community overlooked the news, as Michał "Nisha" Jankowski's Team Liquid signing outshone Quinn's transfer. Moreover, Quinn’s toxic past haunted his GGmore

Dota 2
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Harrison Htet
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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.

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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.

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