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September 18, 2019
Momochi tweet highlights Japan’s unfriendly esports laws
Recent controversy is stirring following a tweet from Yusuke “momochi” Momochi divulging his recent winnings from the Super Premier TGS. The details of this tweet have highlighted Japan’s “Pro Licensing” laws for professional gamers that appear to have the potential to hamstring esports athletes from growing an esports career in Japan. Momochi just announced on […]
September 11, 2019
Intel World Open with Rocket League and Street Fighter V in part of lead-up to the Olympics
Intel has announced the Intel World Open. It is an esports event that will feature $250,000 tournaments in both Rocket League and Street Fighter V as part of the official run-up to the Tokyo 2020 Summer Olympic Games. The event is not officially part of the Olympics—the champions certainly won’t be receiving Olympic gold […]
