On this episode of Esports diFF, Faizan and Fabio talk about France's involvement in esports, EG's win of the 2022 LCS Spring Split, C9 buying Gambit's CS:GO roster, & more!

On this episode, Faizan and Fabs talk about Riots plans for in person events, VCT travel restrictions, LCS, LPL, LCK, LEC, Fortnite getting sued, and more!

Join us as we break down the storyline and narratives of Collision 2022.

TIMESTAMPS

(0:00 - 9:03) - Ukraine Wants Russian Esports Players Banned?

(9:04 - 15:53) - LCS Viewership Discussion

(16:00 - 21:17) - TSM League of Legends Roster

(21:18 - 24:56) - Localhost Esports Camp

(24:57 - 28:51) - LCS Spring Finals In Texas

On this episode of Esports diFF, Smash Ultimate coach and commentator Charles Thoren joins the cast as it's first guest start to talk about his experience in FGC & TCG esports. The main topic of discussion was the brand new Digimon TCG that came out within the last year.

On this episode of Esports diFF, Fabs & Faizan talk about Rogue's 0-2 weekend, TSM & CLG's 0-4 start to the season, an in person Dota 2 major, a $10k Galentine's Valorant tournament, riot's investment into a collegiate Valorant league and more!

On this episode of Esports diFF, Fabs & Faizan talk about the first week of LCS, some LEC throws, Ubisoft centralizing their esports department, VCT group updates, Google Stadia's pivot to partnerships, China wanting semiconductor companies, BLAST expanding their broadcasts, FaZe Clan's collab with the NFL & more!

On this episode of Esports diFF, Fabs & Faizan talk about LCS Lock-in Semifinals and finals, the LEC, the most watched esports of 2021, LoL mockumentary coming in 2022, VCT Qualified teams and drama, Microsoft's purchase of Activision being investigated by the FTC, Sony acquiring Bungie, The Coinbox, and the ESL Pro League season 15 groups!

TIME STAMPS

(0:00 - 20:05) - LCS/LEC Recap

(20:06 - 25:00) - League of Legends 2021 Viewership

(25:01 - 28:08) - Paramount+ Announces League Show

(28:09 - 32:01) - VCT Recap

(32:02 - 40:45) - T1 Cheating Scandal

(40:46 - 47:10) - Microsoft’s Purchase Of Activision Being Reviewed by FCC

(47:11 - 51:30) - Most Watched Esports Orgs

(51:31 - 57:30) - Hungrybox Partners With Coinbase 

(57:31 - 1:05) - ESL Pro League 

On this episode of Esports diFF, Fabs and Faizan talk about the LCS / LEC / LCK, Tencent's deal with the Olympic Council of Asia, ESL / FACEIT being bought by Saudi-owned gaming group, Brawlhalla's fantastic prize support & more!

On this episode of Esports diFF, Fabs and Faizan talk about the first week results of LCS and LEC, champion picks / bans, league of legends viewership, Microsoft's acquisition of Activision Blizzard, Vitality & Adidas supporting Tier 2 esports, & more!

TIME STAMPS

(0:00 - 6:53) - Microsoft buys Blizzard/Activision

(6:54 - 11:57) - Envy Gaming to Operate Events at Esports Stadium in Texas

(11:58 - 18:46) - Smash Genesis Pushed Back Yet Again

(18:47 - 51:26) - LEC/LCS Week 1 Discussion

(51:27 - 56:17) - Vitality Partners With Adidas

(56:18 - 58:31) - LCK Finally gets an Analyst Desk

(58:31 - 59:37) - Outro

Welcome to 'Esports DiFF' the newest esports centered podcast that discusses news and updates across multiple gaming titles. On this episode, hosts Fabs & Faizan discuss new LCS format changes, allegations towards TSM, a riot lawsuit, recent smash major 'Lets Make Big Moves', Dota 2 TI payouts, mobile gaming, and more. Catch new episodes every Thursday at 10 AM Est.

TIMESTAMPS

(0:00-1:14) - intro

(1:15-10:20) - LCS/academy format changes 

(10:21 - 25:18) - LCS roster changes

(25:19 - 34:40) - TSM/Regi bullying allegations

(34:41 - 39:47) - Riots news

(39:48 - 43:15) - The loss of in-person events

(43:16 - 45:18) - Smash News

(45:35 - 55:00) - Player winnings/Rise of mobile gaming 

(55:10 - 59:02) - Japans first esports high school 

(59:03 - 59:40) - Outro