Chinese microblogging and social media platform Weibo has taken steps to strengthen its presence in China by purchasing one League of Legends LPL slot from Suning Gaming. Along with acquiring Suning’s roster, they also re-signed Taiwanese support player Hu “SwordArt” Shuo-Chieh who previously competed on Suning.
Cardiff City FC are now the second Premier League side to enter China’s competitive gaming market, following Wolves who established an esports club last year. Weibo eSports are official partners of Wolves FC who currently occupy seventh position in the Premier League table and host Cardiff City who are facing relegation threat in their next matchup.
FIFA Online 4
FIFA Online 4 is a free-to-play version of the popular football video game. While not yet available in Europe or the US, Korea and other east Asian nations already enjoy access.
This latest installment has broken boundaries when it comes to graphics and gameplay, offering lifelike players and stadiums with real-world weather effects that transport you into an authentic experience. EA and Nexon have spent five years listening to player feedback and acting upon it in order to deliver a game you can enjoy anywhere around the globe with friends.
Team Weibo is a Chinese professional esports organization owned by Sina Weibo, the world’s most popular microblogging site. Their teams compete in popular titles like FIFA, PUBG and Fortnite.
League of Legends
League of Legends is an epic multiplayer online battle arena video game created and published by Riot Games that first debuted on October 9, 2009 and quickly become one of the most beloved video games worldwide.
Warcraft III mod Defense of the Ancients (DOTA) had become immensely popular, so Brandon Beck and Marc Merill set out to create their own stand-alone MOBA without depending on Warcraft engine for playback, with an innovative Free-To-Play model as its cornerstone.
The game was quickly praised for its accessibility, character designs, and innovative take on genre. Furthermore, its longevity became well known with an eight million peak concurrent player count in 2019.
Today, League of Legends boasts an immense player base and can often be seen at global tournaments; an indicator that its modernization and professionalization efforts have succeeded admirably.
Dota 2
China will soon launch a new esports team sponsored by Weibo, featuring numerous former Invictus Gaming and EHOME players CSGO2ASIA reports.
Tzu-Chi “Marek” Huang will lead his team, joined by QingHui “FIOURN” Kong and Egor “killmatic” Storozhok from Russia. They’ll also be joined by ZhiTao “Drea3er” Zhang and Jason “f0rsakeN” Susanto.
Dota 2 is an immensely popular game in China, and many esports teams use Weibo to communicate with fans. But you shouldn’t always trust what’s written there.
Professional Dota 2 esports has recently seen its share of turmoil. Recently, a match-fixing scandal involving some of China’s top teams and players emerged, which has put a damper on China’s esports scene and bodes ill for Dota 2. This issue cannot be taken lightly and could put its future into question.
Counter-Strike: Global Offensive
Valve Corporation and Hidden Path Entertainment’s fourth installment of the Counter-Strike series, CS:GO is an online multiplayer first-person shooter that was released for OS X, PlayStation 3, Xbox 360 and Windows in August 2012.
CS:GO is a team-oriented tactical shooter that stresses teamwork, strategy, and gunplay. In order to score kills effectively, players must recognize angles well, use grenades wisely, and communicate efficiently with their teammates.
CS:GO remains one of the world’s most beloved multiplayer shooter titles, drawing fans from around the globe and with professional teams competing in leagues and tournaments at all levels – local, regional, and international leagues and tournaments alike. Offering several game modes – such as matchmaking for online or offline play as well as Competitive Skill Groups that match players with opponents who possess similar skill levels – this multi-mode title features matchmaking services and several game modes that attract millions.
CS:GO has become increasingly popular as both an esport and real-world tournament platform, attracting both pro players as well as amateur competitors looking for cash prizes. Due to this popularity, it has amassed a large global community, boasting some of the best talent in the industry.
