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The aura of Twitch
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The evolution of the LAN party
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What does the future of esports hold?
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Behind the scenes at a major esports event
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A Dota fan convinces you to pay attention to the International finals this weekend
Explain esports to me like I’m five.
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The rise of women in esports
Slowly but surely, the boy’s club of competitive gaming is breaking down.
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The latest Evolution Championship Series (Evo) had plenty of action and drama to fill the weekend. Intense fights were had, hugs were given, tears were shed, and some shirts even came off. One of the highlights of the event, though, was a particularly daring comeback during a Killer Instinct match b
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eSports are gaining in popularity, but do the games support it?
Imperfect games and perfected strategies may create an esports bubble.
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The new BattleBots is harder, better, faster, and finally all grown up
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Droning on about the intricacies of Dota 2 is a sure-fire way to put the people around you to sleep. Sort of like listening to audiophiles argue over proprietary music formats, the way fans of Dota talk about Dota is is part of what makes the game seem impenetrable to outsiders. The patch notes for
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