• FPS General eSports Report, August 19th Edition

    The world of eSports is an ever-changing beast, but we've got you covered with a new edition of the FPS General eSports Report.

    If you're unfamiliar with the term, eSports is a word used for the community revolving around competitive gaming. The tournaments, brackets, leagues and communities that have sprouted up around competitive first-person shooters is nothing short of remarkable, and the FPS General eSports Report is your gateway to staying connected with that vibrant community.

    This week, Andrew discusses Call of Duty: Black Ops 2, Counter-Strike: Global Offensive and whether or not video games might one day become an Olympic sport. What do you think? Will eSports end up making an appearance at the Olympics? If so, will it be a Summer game or a Winter game?

    Would you rather snuggle up with a mug of hot chocolate and a headshot, or fire up the air conditioner to cool you down while you heat things up in-game?

  • PlanetSide 2 and ESL Team Up For Gamescom 2012

    PlanetSide 2 is taking Gamescom by storm in more ways than one. Sony Online Entertainment and the ESL have announced that PlanetSide 2 will take center stage in the ESL CM Storm Arena.

    “PlanetSide 2 fascinates with its massive scale warfare, incredible customization options and breath-taking environments," says Alexander Albrecht, Director or PR at Turtle Entertainment, the organizer of the ESL. "It will certainly be one of the most coveted FPS titles of the year”

    With 48 game stations and 200 square meters of booth space, the ESL CM Storm Arena is a must-visit for Gamescom attendees; particularly those interested in the broad eSports community. On Thursday and Friday, Matt Higby - Creative Director on PlanetSide 2 - will be on hand at the Storm Arena to give an exclusive PlanetSide 2 demo, including a brand new trailer, exclusive giveaways and more!

    If you're on hand at Gamescom, check out the ESL CM Storm Arena at Hall 8 for more information or drop by http://www.esl.eu/de/gamescom for more on ESL's Gamescom presence!