Check gaming news sites, follow eSports streamers, and join community forums.
Check gaming news sites, follow eSports streamers, and join community forums.
I explore many YouTube videos about esports and “best moments” and wish I could experience them in person. To stay informed about game launches, match results, or victories like team X over team Y, I need apps, channels, and programs that send notifications. Are there specific tools or platforms that provide these updates for games I play, such as League of Legends, CS:GO, Overwatch, Dota 2, Rocket League, and racing titles?
Liquipedia serves as a solid foundation. It functions like a wiki paired with a tournament tracker. Other reputable platforms feature game homepages for developer-supported titles such as LoL and RL. Sites like OW and Dota2 also provide similar information. For CSGO, visit HLTV.org, and joinDota2 for Dota2. These resources compile tournament details and streaming links.
To watch content live, check out the games you're interested in a few days ahead. ESL usually posts schedules for streams, though not every title is sponsored by them.
I mainly watch CSGO as an esport, usually learning through the CSGO subreddit and by watching it on Twitch. When there are many viewers, it’s likely a tournament is happening.
CSGO HLTV is a solid choice. For other games, TheScore Esports works well. Rocket League uses Twitter @RLEsports to share updates. Some event organizers also maintain websites like ESL and the league site, providing schedules weeks in advance.
I use the The score esports app for info on official competition maps, updates, and tournament timelines in CS GO, Dota, and other games. It might be useful. I first heard about it during a CS GO major.