As the Covid-19 pandemic shutters venues for traditional sports events and coverage, esports makes a return to online broadcasting in a move that capitalizes on its high viewership and intimate setting. The hype is palpable online as big stories break on mainstream media’s sudden recognition of esports. Nascar broadcasted an iRacing event on Fox Sports to a record-breaking 900,000 viewers …
One Hundred Years of Solo Queue
North America’s esports presence looms large on the global stage, but the industry’s distant cousin in Peru may be the true, American esports scene. P*** madre! — Profanity briefly stings the ears of passersby, disturbing the tranquility of a well-lit esports facility in Atlanta. Flavorful responses ring out within the facility, all in Spanish, as the team commits to a …
The Weekend Esports Minute
League of Legends: Previews for patch 10.4 were posted online a few days ago, introducing a host of balance changes for many popular champions. Soraka and Sona see significant changes that will force them out of top lane and back to the support role, while Diana, Garen, Zed, and Mordekaiser see their abilities buffed against jungle camps. Counter-Strike: European and …
The Heart is a Lonely Jungler
In a time of decreasing face-to-face interaction, League of Legends players forge intimacy over their favorite game. “You’re gonna hate me after I int.” The previous loss drags her voice to the bottom of her register as it layers on top the click-clack of her trackpad, emphasizing the livestream’s subdued get-together vibe. “Don’t worry she only ints guys she thinks …
NYE & Axis Replay Anniversary Party
We celebrated our one year anniversary and welcomed in the new year. With music, drinks, board games and of course, video games, everyone truly celebrated the gamer’s new year at Axis Replay!
Esports Summit VIP Dinner
Top Gaming Executives Party At Axis Replay Axis Replay Hosted the VIP Dinner for Esports Summit During DreamHack Atlanta Week ATLANTA — On Thursday, Nov. 14 and Friday, Nov. 15, Esports Summit took place at the Georgia World Congress Center. The conference ran alongside Hi-Rez Expo and DreamHack Atlanta as the premier business-focused esports conference in the southeast. Top executives …
AT&T #RiseUpAndGame Tournament Grand Finals Recap
Axis Replay helped bring to life gamers’ dreams at the Mercedes Benz Stadium on Nov. 6 for the AT&T ‘Rise Up And Game’ Madden 2K20 and Injustice 2 Tournament Finals. The top 4 players from the previous ‘Rise Up And Game’ qualifiers for Madden 2K20 and Injustice 2 tournaments were invited out to the Mercedes Benz Stadium in Atlanta, GA. …
Halloween Bash & Bar Launch!
It’s Halloween time, here at Axis Replay, and we celebrated with the Halloween Bash! Spooky lights, decorations and costumes were everywhere, and we celebrated the launch of our new bar! Check out the pictures from the Saturday (10/26). The Halloween Bash attendees enjoyed our drinks selections from beers to wine and champagne. We also featured our specialty drinks like Mario …
AT&T: Rise Up And Game – Fight or Flight Injustice 2 Tournament Recap
On Oct 22, AT&T hosted the second ‘Rise Up & Game’ event, a free-to-play Injustice 2 tournament at Axis Replay. The players competed for their chance at pro football game tickets, customized jerseys, and an invitation to the grand finale on Nov. 6, at the Mercedes Benz Stadium with DreamHack Atlanta passes and $500 on the line. See pictures from …
AT&T: Rise Up & Game – Madden Tournament Recap
On Oct 15, AT&T hosted the ‘Rise Up & Game’, a free-to-play Madden NFL 20 tournament at Axis Replay. The players competed for their chance at pro football game tickets, customized jerseys, and an invitation to the grand finale on Nov. 6, at the Mercedes Benz Stadium with DreamHack Atlanta passes and $500 on the line. See pictures from the …