Esports arena: Blizzard cancels Overwatch event amid China controversy
Here’s what else is happening in the world of esports.Soren “Bjergsen” Bjerg, longtime star for the Team SoloMidteam, has ended his free agency by re-signing with the organization for two more years. As part of the new deal, Bjerg has acquired part ownership in TSM. Bjergsen cited his relationship with the team in his decision to return, as well as the brand new training facility currently being built in Los Angeles in 2020.
that Bjergsen “exemplifies the brand and values” of the team, and that “he’s a big part of what TSM means today.”ReKTGlobal has announced that the London franchise in the newLeague has set its name: Royal Ravens. The name comes from the legend of the Tower Ravens, saying that if the six ravens ever leave the Tower of London, the country will fall.
Amid the political controversy surrounding Blizzard and its relationship with China, Team Hong Kong of theWorld Cup has announced it will be attending the annual competition at BlizzCon in early November. The team made the announcement on, saying “After deep discussions with our players, we believe that the chance to represent Hong Kong spirit and values on the global stage is too valuable to give up.
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