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The two have teamed up again, this time bringing predictions to the whole season.

Call of Duty League fans got to experience the CDL and Paper Crowns collaborations last year with the Bracket Builder and $100K Bracket Challenge for the end of year Championships. Fans seemed to like this, and this year it returns, but with even more prizes throughout the year.

The CDL Pick’em is a game where fans can predict the result of each Call of Duty League match, earning points for predicting the winner and the score. Points will be tracked on the global leaderboard, with prizes up for grabs for the best. The CDL Pick’em works by giving you two points for predicting the winner, and an extra point for predicting the correct score.

The prizes for the CDL Pick’em are only available in certain regions, however, at the end of each stage, the top three players will receive the following.

• Grand Prize: ASTRO A40 TR Headset, Scuf Impact Controller & Scuf Impact Pro Player Pack.
• First Prize: ASTRO A40 TR Headset & Scuf Impact Controller.
• Second Prize (3rd – 10th) ASTRO A40 TR Headset.
• Third Prize (11th – 20th) Scuf Impact Controller.

To play CDL Pick’em, click this link and you’ll be able to predict the match results. After signing in, select the score of the matches for Stage 1 and see where you finish at the end of the events.

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The era of awful Overwatch League merchandise is over now that Blizzard has allowed organizations to independently source and produce their clothing.

For years the Overwatch League has been in a contract with Fanatics, an online clothing company that does merchandise for sports teams at all levels. Initially, this news was exciting as a lot of esports teams have rare or limited merchandise options available. Unfortunately for fans, the gear was haphazardly put together, expensive, and had the same durability as a piece of paper in the middle of the ocean. The multi-year deal ran for the 2019 and 2020 season of the Overwatch League, and now that it has expired, teams are free to do as they please when it comes to apparel.

Out with the old, in with the new…

SF Shock x Meta Threads 2021

Available Now : https://t.co/eXaXiILIAS pic.twitter.com/ZZBh1czG2W

— San Francisco Shock (@SFShock) February 1, 2021

Overwatch League Merchandise:

Already we have seen the San Francisco Shock team up with Meta Threads to release a new lineup of gear. The Florida Mayhem have begun sourcing merchandise ideas from their community, and overall fans are excited to get quality and diverse team clothing options. The Overwatch League has not announced if they will still be working with Fanatics to produce official player jerseys. The likely choice would be to find a company with an untarnished reputation and begin offering official gear while organizations offer “lifestyle gaming apparel”. Previously the Overwatch League and a couple of teams collaborated with ULT Esports to develop exclusive merchandise, but it was still restricted. There was a partnership with Jeff Staples to design the 2020 Overwatch League jerseys but Fanatic was still in charge of production and sales at the end of the day. The Overwatch League kicks off once again in April with a similar tournament format to last year with a few minor adjustments.

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This is the latest addition to the 11k MMR bracket.

BOOM Esports is one of the most prominent teams in SEA, which is why it doesn’t come as a surprise its players are top tier. Today, Ralfi Fathur “Mikoto” Rahman became the first-ever 11K MMR player from Indonesia.

Ladies and Gentleman, we present you the first Indonesian player to reach 11k MMR! We hope that his achievements can further bring BOOM to achieve various higher titles pic.twitter.com/1MmodU3UMQ

— BOOM Esports (@boomesportsid) February 1, 2021

Despite the pandemic, the SEA powerhouse BOOM Esports had a pretty good year. Despite the fact that Dreamocel left the team, BOOM completely dominated their regional scene. Consequently, they received an invitation for the Upper Division of the Dota Pro Circuit League.

Needless to say, one of the biggest reasons behind their success was Mikoto. The Indonesian superstar has been a part of the team for nearly two years now and is overall an impressive player.

Besides being good in pro gams, the mid laner is, unsurprisingly, also an amazing pub player. He became the first-ever Indonesian player to break into the 11k MMR bracket. After he succeeded, the player announced it on his Instagram page. This accomplishment puts him alongside a select few others that reached 11k MMR.

Currently, BOOM Esports is doing okay in the DPC qualifiers. They won one series and lost another one, which means that they are currently sitting in fourth place. However, they are yet to play against some of the favorites, such as Fnatic and T1.

If you need more information about the DPC qualifiers, follow ESTNN. We do weekly updates where we cover everything that happened in each region.

Featured image via ESL.

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ESTNN recaps January’s European DreamHack Online Open ft Fortnite.

DreamHack’s second of three final Fortnite tournaments concluded this afternoon in the European region. It’s been quite a run should the Sweden-based production company decide to take a break from the popular Battle Royale title. Several players have made a name for themselves in DreamHack’s Online Open, which eclipsed 1 million entrants this month alone. January saw the best of the best in Europe reach the Grand Finals. DreamHack Players such as two-time Fortnite Champion Series winner Tayson, MrSavage, Hen, aqua and many others embarked on an eight-game quest to become perhaps the final EU DreamHack Online Open winner.

Also Read: Zayt Announces Return to Fortnite Three Weeks After Retiring

Steelix and Snagged Secure the Win

DREAMHACK WINNER LETS GOOOOOOOOO pic.twitter.com/0ZeyEohSU9

— Wave Steelix (@steelixfnbr) January 31, 2021

The first four matches of the DreamHack Grand Finals saw four different duos achieve Victory Royales. It was an evenly contested tournament, but only one pair could claim the top spot. As match eight drew to a close, Snagged and Steelix – respectively of Centric Gaming and Wave Esports – claimed their first DreamHack tournament victory. The two players combined for 35 eliminations and an average placement of 16.50 to the tune of 357 points. Snagged and Steelix capped their eight-match journey with a fifth-place finish, securing their victory.

Each player bagged $12K USD and held off some remarkable teams in the process.

Also Read: Why Prize Pools in Fortnite are so Important

Top Teams in Tow

GGs! Here were the top duos from January’s EU #DHFNOpen Grand Finals!

@snagged35 @steelixfnbr ($24,000)
@VadealFN @noahreyli ($14,100)
@saevid @G2LeTsHe ($11,500) pic.twitter.com/Mq3y2LbdTV

— DreamHack Fortnite (@DreamHackFN) January 31, 2021

Tournament favourites Wave Vadeal and Noahreyli delivered on all expectations short of another victory. The two previous DreamHack Duo Champions finished in second place with one win and 343 points, netting them over $7K USD apiece. EP Saevid and G2 Let she rounded out the top three with 331 points and a Victory Royale. It was quite a performance for a last-second duo. Some other noteworthy teams settled for a top-ten result, including Hen & Chapix, Refsgaard & Skram, Tayson & Th0masHD and k1nzell & wake.

That concludes what might be the second to last DreamHack Online Open competition. Congratulations to Snagged and Steelix on their monumental victory! Stay tuned to ESTNN for the NA West final results after the tournament concludes later this evening!

Featured Image: DreamHack

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The Godfather of Fortnite is back.

Retirement clearly didn’t suit multiple-time Fortnite Battle Royale Champion Williams “Zayt” Aubin. The NRG Esports member dropped some shocking news on the community only three weeks ago. Citing lack of motivation and offline events, the Canada-born competitor announced that he would step away from the game he grew from within in favor of a coaching, mentor and analyst role. He found instant success, streaming watch parties for Elite Scrims, which feature North America’s best players. As he watched, it didn’t take long for Zayt to realize just how good he had it as one of Fortnite’s best players.

Also Read: Why Prize Pools in Fortnite are so Important

Zayt is Back

I am at a point where I would regret not competing and wasting my gift for the game. With that said, yes I am coming back, sorry for everyone that I affected negatively. 2/2

— NRG Zayt (@zayt) January 30, 2021

After closely watching top trios and briefly competing alongside organizational teammate Benjy “benjyfishy” Fish, Zayt decided enough was enough. He took to Twitter, reflecting upon his short-lived retirement. “If I didn’t play dreamhack with Benjy I probably wouldn’t be saying that but, I really miss competing already. The only reasons I would want to stream would be to get enough money for the rest of my life,” he said.

It appears the safer approach didn’t mesh well with the competitive Fortnite veteran. He continued, “I am at a point where I would regret not competing and wasting my gift for the game. With that said, yes I am coming back, sorry for everyone that I affected negatively.”

Not many people will disagree with Zayt’s choice. He has placed well in nearly every major Fortnite Battle Royale tournament, including the $30M USD World Cup, where he and long-time duo partner Rocco “Saf” Morales claimed fourth place. The following year, Zayt and Saf returned to the top again after winning FNCS Chapter 2 – Season 2. Outside of financial security, it made no sense for someone with so much talent to step away. His decision will throw a wrench into the solidified NA East trio teams, however.

Also Read: How to Earn Free FNCS Twitch Drops in Season 5

Trio Shakeup

I dont really wanna igl either so idk what to do

— Bugha (@bugha) January 30, 2021

Fortnite World Cup Champion Kyle “Bugha” Giersdorf suffered the most with Zayt’s return. Bugha replaced Zayt and became teammates with Saf and Team Liquid player Stretch for this season’s Fortnite Champion Series. Unfortunately, Bugha confirmed that the now previously retired Zayt will slot back in with his former trio. With so few options, Bugha will have some searching to do, especially considering that FNCS Chapter 2 – Season 5 begins next week. There’s no telling what could happen as other trios might look to clear room for Bugha, who remains at the top of his game.

Also Read: FNCS Chapter 2 – Season 5 Prize Pool, Format, Scoring System & More!

The Legacy Continues

well yeah we’re playing with zayt for the rest of FNCS, bugha is one of the best players i have ever played with and is easily one of my favorite teammates and i never in a thousand years thought zayt was gonna come back

— Liquid Stretch (@Stretch) January 30, 2021

Like most of the community, no one expected Zayt’s quick change of heart. Now, the NRG Esports competitor has a chance to further solidify himself as one of, if not the best Fortnite players in history. This season’s meta suits him particularly well since Epic recently removed Shockwave Grenades and Rift Fish from the competitive loot pool. Zayt can now utilize his game knowledge to lead his team on a crusade. The developer’s current $20M USD commitment to the tournament scene this year also likely helped Zayt make his decision.

The community will welcome him back with open arms. Zayt’s a true pioneer with many years of success remaining. It’s undoubtedly going to be a fascinating season of competitive Fortnite.

Stay tuned to ESTNN for more Fortnite news and updates!

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We take a look at the latest tool you can use in Dota 2.

Dota 2 is an amazing game where you can find loads of fun, but there is one problem — the community. Similar to other MOBAs, Dota 2 has many toxic players that will do everything in their power to ruin the fun for others.

Valve didn’t do anything about this problem until two years ago when they finally started to realize it was an issue. Since then, there have been several updates trying to improve toxicity in the game. The latest attempt to make Dota 2 a better place is called the Overwatch Community Review. It should allow the community to regulate the negative behavior within the game.

The tool in Dota 2

Today’s update introduces a powerful tool to help the community regulate negative behavior amongst its ranks — Overwatch. Learn more: https://t.co/M4EUkRE8Ou pic.twitter.com/TFUaM3XEyd

— DOTA 2 (@DOTA2) January 27, 2021

Explaining the new tool is easier said than done, but you should think of it as an advanced report system. Once someone receives a report, the community will have the chance to review it. Following the changes, the report system is now divided into two. The first part includes the post-game reports (now, they only work for communication abuse).

The Overwatch report tool will also allow you to report someone from the scoreboard tab. Besides cheating and griefing, you can also report people for suspicious behavior. The latter will be a suitable option if you think that someone is cheating or using a bot.

Also Read: Three Offlane Heroes You Should Pick In 2021

If you are eligible to review a report, you will receive a notification below your profile picture. Depending on your judgment, you will either receive a positive or a negative score. If your score is too negative, you won’t be able to use this tool in the future.

Once you start reviewing a particular case, you can either choose guilty or not guilty. You will even have an option where you can’t make a judgment due to the fact there is not enough evidence. After you are done, you will have to send the information to Valve for their final decision.

For more information about the latest tool, click here.

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Learn everything you need to know about Fortnite Battle Royale’s Nintendo

Epic Games and Nintendo have combined forces to produce the first-ever Switch Cup 2, a Fortnite tournament open only to players on Nintendo Switch. The developers have granted console players similar opportunities in the past, with the PlayStation-only Generation Cup and $1M USD Xbox Cup. Typically, these competitions offer either in-game cosmetics or cash as prizes. In this instance, players are competing for the “Lovely” cosmetic character skin, “Heart Blast” back bling and the “I am sitting down” spray before they arrive in the Fortnite Item Shop. Let’s take a look at all the essential details regarding this Nintendo-exclusive competition.

Also Read: Major Changes Coming to “Pay to Win” Superhero Skins 

Switch Cup 2 Format & Date

The Switch Cup 2, as previously mentioned, is open only to players on the Nintendo Switch console. It is a solo tournament for players, specifically on the Asia region’s servers. Keep in mind that competitors outside of the Asia region will be playing on significantly higher ping. The tournament goes live on February 3, just in time for Valentine’s Day. Here is the tournament structure you’ll need to know before queuing into the Switch Cup 2 on Asia servers:

• It begins at 6 PM Japan time or 4 AM EST / 1 AM PST for Americans
• Three-hour time limit
• A maximum of ten matches

Switch Cup 2 Scoring System

Understanding tournament scoring systems is arguably the most important factor when entering a Fortnite tournament. The Switch Cup 2 utilizes a placement-heavy point system, so playing for late-game will be imperative for players looking to earn the tournament’s cosmetic offerings. Here is the scoring system for the Switch Cup 2:

• Victory Royale: 20 points
• 2nd place: 15 points
• 3rd place: 13 points
• 4th-5th place: 10 points
• 6th-10th place: 8 points
• 11th-15th place: 7 points
• 16th-20th place: 6 points
• 21st place- 25th place: 5 points
• 26th to 30th place: 4 points
• 31st to 40th place: 3 points
• 41st to 50th place: 2 points
• 51st to 75th place: 1 point
• Each elimination: 1 point

Also Read: How to Earn Free FNCS Twitch Drops in Season 5 

Switch Cup 2 Prize Pool

Instead of the usual monetary payout, Switch Cup 2 entrants will compete for brand new Fortnite cosmetics before hitting the item shop. Merely earning eight points will grant yield the “I am sitting down spray.” Competitors looking for the skin and back bling need to achieve a top-1,000 finish. Since this tournament is exclusive to the Asia region and Nintendo Switch, only 1,000 skins are on the line.

That covers all of the information we know thus far about this tournament. If you’re an early riser, be sure to set an early alarm for the chance to win the Lovely skin before anyone else.

Stay tuned to ESTNN for more Fortnite news and updates!

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Drops are back, but this year they’re even easier to get ahold of.

Last year the Call of Duty League gave us access to special in-game drops for watching the CDL matches through their website. This year they’re doing the same, however, account integration with YouTube has arrived, making it much easier to receive the exclusive black ops.

How to Link Accounts

To receive the drops, you’ll need to link your Activision account with your YouTube account. To link your accounts, head to this link and follow the steps. Doing this will integrate your Activision account with your YouTube, allowing them to see your watch time for the events.

Stage One Rewards Of Exclusive Black Ops

For watching Stage One of the 2021 Call of Duty League season, you’ll receive the drops in the image below and exclusive earn black ops.

Along with new emblems, charms, and calling cards, players will also receive exclusive Double XP boosts for watching the CDL matches and earn black ops.

The Call of Duty League kicks off on February 11 with the Atlanta FaZe Home Series.

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With more and more players able to get their hands on League of Legends mobile ahead of its 2021 full release.

So far, players across Asia and Europe have got their hands on Wild Rift during its closed beta and now open beta phases. In this article, you’ll find all the latest information about the mobile version of League of legends.

Wild Rift price and release date

Like League of Legends for PC, the mobile version will be a free-to-play game. The game will be supported by in-app purchases of skins and cosmetics. You’ll also be able to purchase champions as you do now on PC with in-game currency and paid currency. The games won’t share any cross-purchase, however, with the two games operating as separate titles.

As for the release date, we know that North America will finally join the open beta in March of 2021, though a full release is still just scheduled for this year. It’s certainly likely that a full release will follow quickly after the North American release, with the game then available to almost everyone.

What are the Wild Rift Mobile specs?

Specs for the game have changed slightly since beta. With the release, the game now requires a four-core chipset for Android and 1280×720. Over on iPhone, you’ll need an iPhone 7 or above as of now to get the game running.

Originally, the below specs were thought to be enough and that may well be the case once the game is better optimized on Android:

• 1.5GB RAM
• Qualcomm Snapdragon 410 processor
• Adreno 306 GPU
• 32-big Android processors

Will Wild Rift Have Ranked Play?

One thing we know for sure is that Wild Rift will feature a ranked mode similar to that of its PC counterpart. It will feature all the same ranks as on PC with one new addition, Emerald, which will appear between Platinum and Diamond. The game will also feature similar seasonal rewards as we see currently in the PC client.

Riot Games went into more detail in a recent development update, which you can watch below.

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How do you Play Wild Rift?

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The game features a dual-stick layout on mobile, but the mechanics remain essentially the same as League of Legends on PC. Early gameplay shows that the left stick will be used to move your character, while the right stick will be used for ability use.

Some abilities and ultimates will be slightly altered. Abilities like Ezreal and Ashe R, for example, become “point-and-click” ultimates rather than straight-line skill-shots. This is just one example of changes, but the basic idea is that gameplay is being sped up to make the game more suitable for mobile.

Items have also seen some slight changes. Mostly to active items, which will now work more like current boot enchantments on the PC version. Each player will be given the choice of one “on-use” enchantment per game. This means enchantments from items such as Zhonya’s Hourglass status, Quicksilver Sash’s CC removal, or the movement speed increase from Righteous Glory, etc.

The main takeaway is this; Wild Rift is a much faster game on mobile than it will be on PC, with games lasting about as long as an ARAM match. If ARAM was ever added to Wild Rift in the future, it could be a 10-minute slugfest with one tower and starting at level 10.

What Champions are in Wild Rift?

With over 170 champions to move to mobile, Riot Games has quite the task on their hands. The list of champions is constantly changing, so we suggest taking a look at the official champion page to keep up to date. Riot Games does, however, seem keen to get all the popular champions from the PC game into Wild Rift. We’ll likely see new release champions make the jump fairly quickly.

The post LoL: Everything We Know About Wild Rift 2021 first appeared on Tekrati and is written by Rob Sterling