Astralis are reportedly set to sign Patrick “es3tag” Hansen in a bid to assemble a six-man CS:GO esports roster, which the Danish organisation believes will help them find more stability following a disappointing start to the year.
Virtual Grand Prix Series to replace cancelled F1 races
Formula One has launched the Virtual Grand Prix Series in a bid to replace the postponed races and provide both professional F1 drivers and F1 esports stars with a chance to compete amid the coronavirus outbreak.
Blizzard unveils new Overwatch hero Echo
Following a series of cryptic teasers and hints dating back to 2018, Blizzard has announced an artificial intelligence-operated robot named Echo as the 32nd playable hero in Overwatch.
Wisla Krakow appoint Loord as head coach of CS:GO team
Mariusz “Loord” Cybulski has been announced as the new head coach of the Wis?a Kraków CS:GO team, marking his return to competitive esports after spending the last two months as a free agent.
LEC and LCS return, LCK could follow by end of March
The LEC and LCS League of Legends competitions are set to return in an online format this week, while the LCK is due back from hiatus by the end of the month.
Valve cancels EPICENTER Major and Dota PIT Minor
Dota2 developer and Dota Pro Circuit (DPC) tournament organiser Valve has cancelled both OGA Dota PIT Minor 2020 and EPICENTER Major 2020 due to COVID-19 pandemic.
FunPlus Phoenix wrap up deal for Heroic CS:GO roster
FunPlus Phoenix have officially announced their entrance into Counter-Strike esports with the signing of Heroic’s CS:GO roster.
Beastcoast sign Smash Melee pro S2J
Beastcoast have re-entered the Smash Melee scene with the signing of Johnny “S2J” Kim as a replacement for Michael “MikeHaze” Pilido, who left the team earlier this year.
Blizzard cancels all March and April Overwatch League events
Activision Blizzard has cancelled all Overwatch League events for March and April due to the coronavirus crisis. While matches will go ahead, they will most likely take place online.
NBA 2K League postponed due to COVID-19 outbreak
The 2020 NBA 2K League season has been indefinitely postponed, adding to the ever-growing list of esports events cancelled amid the COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic.