Added: 27.07.2015 5:18 | 10 views | 0 comments


Big Game Safari: "The announcement that the Electronic Sports League will introduce mandatory drug-testing of its participants next year once vites comparison between e-sports and traditional athletics, but its a comparison that isnt accurate or even desirable."

Added: 26.07.2015 18:18 | 17 views | 0 comments


Its been two years since EA Sports last released a PGA golf video game. In that time, the series has seen some changes. A new cover athlete, and a new graphics engine gave gamers hope that the series would return with a vengeance. Unfortunately, Rory McIlroy PGA Tour falls well short of par.

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Following news that the ESL (Electronic Sports League) is to introduce random testing for performance enhancing drugs (PEDs) from August, the UK's largest eSports company, Gfinity, has responded by saying it too is working on establishing a "common testing framework". IBTimes UK reached out to Gfinity who earlier this year opened the UK's first dedicated eSports arena in London to ask them about the news and whether they will be following suit.

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Seventeen million dollars is one hell of a prize pool but that cash should be ringing alarm bells across the whole eSports scene.

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EA's tweet recalls coach Pete Carroll's infamous decision to pass on second and goal with 25 seconds remaining instead of handing the ball off to Lynch. When Russell Wilson threw an interception, the Seahawks lost. The playcall was made even worse by the fact Lynch had rushed for several yards on the previous play.

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The Electronic Sports League has banned Adderall (aka "Addy"), a psychostimulant meant to treat ADHD, due to its performance-enhancing effects. Adderall, when taken in significant enough doses, increases reaction time and elevates focus, making it an infamously popular drug for athletes and test-taking college students.

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Madden School writes, "EA Sports has announced the top 5 highest rated wide receivers in Madden NFL 16. Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Antonio Brown comes in at #1. The full top 5 list can be seen below."

Added: 24.07.2015 20:19 | 5 views | 0 comments


The week's episode recaps the craziest matches from EVO 2015, the world's largest fighting game tournament. The makers of Pokemon release Tembo the Badass Elephant for PS4, Xbox One, and PC. Plus, the hosts discuss Rocket League as the latest eSports craze. Sources, music credits, and other show notes on all episodes are at 1Pvs2P.com/shownotes

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After a short hiatus, EA Sports Hockey League will be returning as a playable game mode in the coming NHL 16. Fans were not too thrilled about its missing status in the 2015 edition and EA took notice. Not only are they bringing back the beloved mode, but also making a few changes to make gameplay and the experience feel more authentic.