Tag: Starcraft 2

Purchasing a virtual ticket for BlizzCon 2014 will earn you some neat in-game rewards

BlizzCon 2014 is closing in fast and we’re eager to see all the live competitions, cosplay contests and all the other good stuff that will take place at the event. But first thing’s first, you need a ticket and they’re all sold out already so there’s no chance of buying one now unfortunately. However, you ...

Blizzard wants to make World of Warcraft more popular among eSports fans

Electronic Sports, better known as eSports have become very popular in recent years and they’re continuing to grow at an exponential rate. Games such as Dota 2, League of Legends, Hearthstone and Starcraft 2 have become incredibly popular thanks to the fact that millions of people can watch them and be entertained while doing so. ...

Starcraft 2: Legacy of the Void – Wishes and expectations

I had a startling realization earlier while browsing my old pal Google in the hopes of finding some info on Starcraft 2: Legacy of the Void. The realization was of course that there is no such info, at least nothing solid to go on. I find this to be strange for two reasons. First off, ...

ESPN looking to broadcast more esports following the success of The International 4

Following the huge success of Dota 2’s The International 4 tournament ESPN is reportedly looking to broadcast other esports events as well in the future. The network was apparently “delighted” by the high number of viewers they saw, the Daily Dot reports. Sources close to the matter are saying that the company is especially happy with the ...

Counter-Strike might get a tournament like Dota 2’s The International

With a total prize pool of over $10 million Dota 2’s The International 4 tournament is the most important event in E-Sports history. Given this huge success, Valve is taking into consideration the possibility of creating something similar for another one of their games, Counter-Strike. Although the FPS is not as popular as it once was, CS ...

Starcraft 2 kicks off its second season of ranked play for 2014

A new season has begun for all Starcraft 2: Heart of the Swarm players climbing their way up the ladder. Bonus pools and standings have been reset, and 2014 Season 1 milestones have also been awarded. The new season doesn’t bring any big changes to the game, however Blizzard did make a free name change ...