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Could Snapchat benefit esports?
Snapchat can be annoying at times, but it also be a great tool for marketing and exposure. Turner's new partnership with Snap, parent company of Snapchat, could take esports coverage to a new level.
ESL signs a four year deal with the Barclays Center
A new four year partnership between ESL and Barclays Center will bring North America's premier tournament to a fixed venue.
China is forcing game developers to show the item probabilities of their loot boxes
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The Great Divide In Gaming
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Dota 2’s new patch makes huge changes to the game
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Shaq presents the White House Game-a-thon
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