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Influential Voices in Gaming Reveals All Honorees
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Influential Voices in Gaming Reveals All Honorees

Olivia Richman
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Influential Voices in Gaming Reveals All Honorees
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Influential Voices in Gaming Reveals All Honorees

Influential Voices in Gaming, presented by Raidiant and Ally, has shared all of the nominees for every category, including pro gamers, journalists, and more that have shaped the esports space.

Olivia Richman
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Misfits Boxing’s Man Behind the Decks: DJ Fricktion
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Misfits Boxing’s Man Behind the Decks: DJ Fricktion

Ever wondered how Misfits Boxing events are so hype? Well DJ Fricktion explained it all

Charlie Cater
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The Way Forward: 1on1 with Evil Geniuses CEO Chris DeAppolonio
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The Way Forward: 1on1 with Evil Geniuses CEO Chris DeAppolonio

2023 was an up-and-down year for Evil Geniuses in every sense of the word. Now looking to the future and with new leadership in place, we had an exclusive sit down with CEO Chris DeAppolonio about the new path for Evil Geniuses

Nick Geracie
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Gentleman's Agreement: Why Call of Duty Pros Make Their Own Rules
Call of Duty

Gentleman's Agreement: Why Call of Duty Pros Make Their Own Rules

GA’s have been a debate for years, so we looked into their place in Call of Duty esports

Charlie Cater
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WoW — How to Race for World First
WoW

WoW — How to Race for World First

There is no esport quite like raid racing in World of Warcraft. We sat down with Echo and Team Liquid to talk about the work that goes into creating this strange, unique, exciting event

Robbie Landis
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TFT Vegas Open Championship Belt Showcases New Era for Esports

TFT Vegas Open Championship Belt Showcases New Era for Esports

The Tacticians Belt will be given to the winner of the first TFT Open and the TFT Esports directors don't think it will be the last.

Warren Younger
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The (Uncertain) Future of Overwatch 2 Esports
Overwatch

The (Uncertain) Future of Overwatch 2 Esports

Players and talent share their wishes for a more global, grassroots esports scene to rise from the Overwatch League’s ashes.

Liz Richardson
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The Events Queen of Twitch: QTCinderella
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The Events Queen of Twitch: QTCinderella

This is the story behind QTCinderella's drive to redefine the streaming space and create more opportunities to connect

Sage Datuin
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Gnaske Talks Counter-Strike History and New Team for ALGS Year 4
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Apex Legends

Gnaske Talks Counter-Strike History and New Team for ALGS Year 4

Professional Apex Legends player Gnaske talks about why Apex Legends keeps him playing, where his passion comes from and the early times of Apex.

Robbie Landis
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The Platform Fighter Beast You've Never Heard of: ThundeRzReiGN
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The Platform Fighter Beast You've Never Heard of: ThundeRzReiGN

Nickelodeon All-Star Brawl 2 shines a light on one of the best players in platform fighters.

Joshua Rabow
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M80 dephh Talks Return to Counter-Strike
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VALORANT

M80 dephh Talks Return to Counter-Strike

After a rollercoaster year, former Valorant pro dephh talks to Esports Illustrated about his return to Counter-Strike, the transition from player to coach and much more

Nick Geracie
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Jukeyz on His Journey to WSOW Global Finals, Training with Red Bull and More
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Call of Duty

Jukeyz on His Journey to WSOW Global Finals, Training with Red Bull and More

We spoke with Jukeyz on the World Series of Warzone Global Finals, and his journey to the top

Charlie Cater
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All-Star ANT Leads Promising Future for NBA 2K League
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Sports Games

All-Star ANT Leads Promising Future for NBA 2K League

The NBA 2K League is seeing encouraging viewership numbers and Anthony "ANT" Costanzo is helping the league put on a show

Jon-Devin Carrere
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Daniel Sportello, Director of Esports at Utica University talks Fitness and Wellbeing
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Daniel Sportello, Director of Esports at Utica University talks Fitness and Wellbeing

As part of our WellPlayed interview series, Daniel Sportello talks about accountability and expectations in esports.

Robbie Landis
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Jann Mardenborough, the Face of Gran Turismo
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Jann Mardenborough, the Face of Gran Turismo

Jann Mardenborough is the man whose real life story of going from gamer to professional race car driver, inspired the Gran Turismo movie.

Robbie Landis
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Disguised Toast on Founding, Running DSG: "The reason I started in this venture is because it kind of reignited my passion for the space."
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League of Legends

Disguised Toast on Founding, Running DSG: "The reason I started in this venture is because it kind of reignited my passion for the space."

Disguised Toast talks to Esports Illustrated about how to fund DSG, lessons from his first venture, and winning the NACL 2023 championship

Nick Geracie
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WELLPLAYED Lindsey Migliore Interview
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WELLPLAYED Lindsey Migliore Interview

FITGMR talks health and wellness with Lindsey Migliore.

Esports Illustrated
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Gran Turismo is a Different Kind of Video Game Movie
Racing Sims

Gran Turismo is a Different Kind of Video Game Movie

The Gran Turismo movie tells a safe and predictable story, but proves that Hollywood is ready for more than just straight video game adaptations.

Robbie Landis
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AngryBird's Sportsmanship Highlights An EVO Classic
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Street Fighter

AngryBird's Sportsmanship Highlights An EVO Classic

Evo 2023 had one of the most epic Street Fighter Finals in history. AngryBird talks about the experience of winning against a dear friend

Norris Howard
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Get to Know: Justin “JKS” Savage

Get to Know: Justin “JKS” Savage

IEM Cologne invited Esports Illustrated to speak with G2 CS:GO’s Justin “JKS” Savage

Charlie Cater
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Cloud9 CEO Jack Etienne on Why the Org Invested in Player Health
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Health

Cloud9 CEO Jack Etienne on Why the Org Invested in Player Health

As part of our WellPlayed interview series, Cloud9 CEO Jack Etienne discusses the decision to help its players improve both in- and out-of-game. He'll share insight into the impact of making a long-term commitment to health and fitness.

Esports Illustrated
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Kizzie Kay on Making the Switch to SF6
FGC

Kizzie Kay on Making the Switch to SF6

Long-time anime fighting game pro Kizzie Kay is looking to prove what he can do in the biggest fighting game ever

Timothy Lee
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Esports Fighters
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Esports Fighters

ESI interviews XSET player iDom.

Esports Illustrated
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XSET Avori Reveals the Secrets Behind Being a Full-Time Streamer
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XSET Avori Reveals the Secrets Behind Being a Full-Time Streamer

Avori started her gaming career in college when her former boyfriend told her that he wanted to make a living playing games professionally. She was skeptical at first but started to look into it and fell in love with PUBG.

Olivia Richman
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