More from Jason Fanelli
‘Peaky Blinders: Mastermind:’ How a Small Studio Adapted the Shelby Family Story Into a Puzzle Game
Developed by FutureLab, a small studio in southern England, in collaboration with show creators Caryn Mandabach Productions, 'Peaky Blinders: Mastermind' looks to bring the action and drama of the 19th century crime series to a new arena — and a new audience.
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Esports Arena: Postponements, Cancellations Abound Across Leagues
In competitive gaming: Twitch introduces new esports directory; 'MLB The Show 20' tournament wraps up; and 2019 'Overwatch' League MVP jumps ship for 'VALORANT.'
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Esports Arena: Capcom Bans Two ‘Street Fighter’ Pros After “Offensive Statements” Surface
Elsewhere in competitive gaming: 'Overwatch' League unveils new midseason tournament; 'League of Legends' shifts Summer Split start date; and ESL and DreamHack ink exclusivity deal with Twitch.
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Esports Arena: Games Done Quick Raises $400K to Aid Coronavirus Efforts
Elsewhere in competitive gaming: 'League of Legends' wraps up Spring Splits tournaments; BMW partners with top esports organizations; and Wayne Gretzky faces off with Alexander Ovechkin in 'NHL 20' for charity.
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Esports Arena: NASCAR Driver Fired for Using Racial Slur During Live-Stream Event
Elsewhere in competitive gaming: Major League Soccer and Fox team for virtual season with star players; 'Call of Duty' League returns with online-only events; inaugural ESPN 'NBA 2K' tournament concludes; and 'Overwatch' League player hits milestone.
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Esports Arena: ‘Call of Duty’ League Returns With Online Events
Elsewhere in competitive gaming: Riot Games' new first-person shooter 'VALORANT' off to hot start on Twitch; High School Esports League expands globally; and 'Overwatch' pro's contract is terminated by Boston team amid sexual misconduct allegations.
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Esports Arena: 2020 Arc World Tour Events Canceled; Riot Games Debuts New Shooter in Closed Beta
Elsewhere in competitive gaming: Psyonix launches a new online 'Rocket League' tournament.
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Esports Arena: Pro NASCAR Drivers Turn to Virtual Races After Coronavirus Cancellations
Elsewhere in competitive gaming: 'Overwatch' League returns with online matches after brief hiatus; 'CounterStrike' Rio de Janeiro tournament postponed to November.
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Esports Arena: Leagues Shift to Online Events Amid Coronavirus Pandemic
Elsewhere in competitive gaming, a 'Smash Bros.' champion donates a portion of his winnings to event organizers to offset losses amidst outbreak.
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‘Animal Crossing: New Horizons’: Game Review
'Animal Crossing: New Horizons' offers a digital getaway from a world on fire.
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Esports Arena: Coronavirus Wreaks Havoc; Jeremy Lin’s Competitive Gaming Org Suspends Operations
Elsewhere in competitive gaming: the Paris Eternal set a new Overwatch League record and competitor Dominique "SonicFox" McLean claims another 'Mortal Kombat' championship.
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Esports Arena: New ‘Smash Bros.’ Pro Tour Launches; Coronavirus Impacts Polish ‘CS:GO’ Tournament
Also happening in competitive gaming this week: esports organization T1 makes waves in two different scenes while a major rule change rocks the Overwatch League.
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