BREAKING NEWS 💀 Rogue The Skeptic The Hook: Here We Go Again Stop me if you’ve heard this one before: Blizzard launches a flashy countdown, drops a trailer that looks like a Pixar fever dream, and promises a 'new era' of content while simultaneously checking if your credit card is still on file. The Overwatch Spotlight is the latest attempt to distract us from the fact that we’re still playing a sequel that feels more like a glorified patch notes update. If you’re sitting there with your finger over the 'Pre-order' button for whatever battle pass or skin bundle they’re about to shill, do us all a favor—put the mouse down and go outside. The sun doesn't have microtransactions. Yet. The Details: Shiny Trailers and Empty Promises So, what exactly is the Overwatch Spotlight? According to the hype machine over at Esports.gg, we’ve got a countdown ticking a...
Brazil’s obsession with Free Fire: A mobile eSports success story In the world of eSports, few countries have gone as crazy for mobile gaming as Brazil. Free Fire, a battle royale game from Garena, has not only hooked millions of players but made Brazil a mobile eSports giant. Here’s the story of how Free Fire became a national phenomenon in Brazil and how it changed the eSports landscape. Free Fire in Brazil Free Fire was launched in 2017 and went global but it was in Brazil where it became a hit. The game’s simplicity, low specs and competitive scene made it a perfect fit for Brazilian players. With over 212 million people, Brazil has one of the biggest mobile gaming markets in the world and Free Fire was at the forefront of this growth. Made for the Brazilian market One of the reasons Free Fire was so successful in Brazil is because it caters to the diverse gaming habits of the Brazilian population. The fast gameplay, shorter than traditional battle royale games, is perfect fo...