There was a time where we felt that we had to justify this nerdy stuff to the outside world. We had to tell people that the accelerated popularity of gaming was something worth paying attention to. But today things are different. Real professionals are being paid millions to play, to entertain and to build this industry into one that rivals other media. And if you're a publisher looking to make yo

Guy "DrDisRespect" Beahm ended his Sept. 11 stream early after the popular streamer claimed his house was shot at for the second consecutive day."I've got to end the broadcast right now. Someone shot at our house, broke the f***ing upstairs window. This is the second shot, someone shot yesterday ... at our f***ing house. And someone shot right now and connected with the house up

Deadpool — even movie Deadpool — is insanely powerful. With enhanced strength, the skills of an international mercenary and a healing factor that renders him nearly invincible, who could possibly challenge the Merc with a Mouth?Well, how about the entire Smash Bros. universe?With more than 60 characters and counting, surely the Smash roster can find a way to finally shut Wade Wilson up

Pistols are easy to underestimate, especially when you're Kevlar'd up and sporting an AK or an M4. But in the hands of a pro, Desert Eagles, CZ75s and even the humble USP-S can be absolutely devastating.From NiKo's legendary Deagle ace to Hiko's inhuman reactions and Snax's USP 1v4 clutch, here are the absolute best pro pistol plays from CS:GO.For more great videos, be sure to

2:11 - Does life feel different now that you’ve won EVO? 10:35 - What was it like when Tokido reset the bracket on you?24:52 - What would you have said if they gave you the mic after winning EVO?41:15 - The FGC vs esports48:53 - The time Daigo got drunk at the hotel bar and gave Problem X adviceBenjamin "Problem X" Simon made history at EVO this year by becoming the first UK Street Fighter c

Betrayal cuts deep. Losing hurts, especially when you lose on the biggest stage your game has to offer, when you lose in front of everyone, when you lose to the underdogs. But there’s something worse than losing. There’s nothing more painful than being betrayed. Seeing someone you considered a friend turn against you, turn against the philosophy you once shared, turn against the band of brothers y

Sometimes a play is so epic, so perfect that it lives on forever in League of Legends as an iconic moments. Unfortunately the same can be said for misplays. From failed Baron calls and dying to wolves to overly aggressive flashes. here are the Top 10 hilarious LoL misplays.For more great videos, be sure to subscribe to theScore esports on YouTube.

Meme characters are mechanically broken, community driven jokes typically selected only in poor taste. But the joke is usually inconsequential, short-lived, and destined to fade into obscurity.In Rainbow Six Siege, one such character has refused to accept this fate and ironically – through his perceived uselessness – has risen as a wildly popular, cult figure within the game’s co

World of Warcraft has forever changed the world of online gaming. In the mid-2000s, it captured the hearts and minds of millions of players, when many were worried that PC gaming might be on its way out.Its launch shattered expectations. It set the gold standard for MMO design, and many features that were revolutionary when the game launched are now simply expected. WoW was huge in an era when it

Guys, while you were learning AK spray patterns and mid smokes, these players studied the blade. That’s right, this week we’re looking at the best knife kills in CS:GO. There’s nothing really nothing better than making 1,500 bucks and putting the fear of god in the enemy team at the same time.For more great videos, be sure to subscribe to theScore esports on YouTube.

CS:GO is not a perfect game by any stretch of the imagination. It has its issues, from tickrate, to smurfing, to toxicity. But none of these issues stack up to Counter-Strike’s biggest problem. Cheating. But the scope of CS:GO's cheating problem doesn't just affect casual players, it has a big impact on top levels of competition.For more great videos, be sure to subscribe to theScore

From small LAN tournaments and niche player bases to sold out arenas and leagues that may one day rival those of traditional sports, esports have come a long way since their humble beginnings. But what moments shaped the modern esports landscape as we now know it?Well if we’re being frank, that’s hard to trace and even harder to rank. But we at theScore esports were up for the thankles

What more can we say about The International? This year it simply had it all and though this year’s tournament may be over, the memories and highlights are sure to live on for ages. But after such an amazing event, such a tense grand final that had us all holding our breaths, it’s time to unwind and take a look back at some of the more lighthearted fails and funny moments that TI8 had

This year’s The International was one of the best we’ve ever seen.We saw rivalries unfold, we witnessed some insane plays and we also saw the TI cycle broken by a team with a rookie player.In fact when it comes to OG’s miracle run, Machine may have said it best: “Cinderella ain’t got nothing on this.”This is the best of TI8.For more great videos, be sure to subs

At least three people, including the alleged gunman, have died at the scene of a shooting at a Madden NFL 19 tournament in Jacksonville, Fla., according to Jacksonville Sheriff Mike Williams.#TheLandingMassShooting - Shooting occurred at a Madden (19) Tournament at Chicago Pizza at The Jacksonville Landing. First call came in at 1:34 p.m. Two minutes later at 1:36 p.m. #JSO arrived. https://t.co/