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Esports Guides
MOBAs and Battle Royales: How League of Legends, Dota 2, and Apex Legends Built Their Esports Scenes
Not every esports scene looks like a tactical shooter. Here's how MOBA giants League of Legends and Dota 2, and battle royale contenders like Apex Legends and Fortnite, structure their competitive formats.
5 Mistakes Killing Your Scrims (and How to Fix Them Tonight)
Scrims are worthless if you keep repeating the same mistakes. Here are the 5 most common ones among amateur teams, and how to fix them starting tonight.
The 20-Minute Warm-Up Routine to Run Before Every Scrim
A structured warm-up changes the quality of the first thirty minutes of scrim. Here is a 20-minute team-tested routine, mechanical then tactical.
Inside Tactical Shooter Esports: How Counter-Strike 2 and Valorant Competitions Work
Counter-Strike 2 and Valorant anchor two of the biggest tactical shooter esports scenes in the world. Here is how their competitive formats, economies, and tournament structures generally work.