Callum LeslieTwitch and gaming still have a big child gambling problemThe more things change, the more they stay the same.May 29, 2021May 29, 2021
Callum LeslieThe “Kermode” Awards: celebrating the films you won’t see awarded at the Oscars tonightEver since I first started trying to get seriously into films, in 2016, I’ve devoutly followed the words of the UK’s preeminent film…Feb 24, 2019Feb 24, 2019
Callum Leslie“Hi mom”: Hearthstone’s complicated history of competitive integrityBlizzard has struggled with how to enforce the rules for years.Jan 22, 2019Jan 22, 2019
Callum LeslieNinja is a complicated figurehead of Twitch’s own creationThe latest Ninja controversy—ads for his stream playing on other channels—is a symptom of Twitch’s top-heavy approach to stardom.Dec 28, 2018Dec 28, 2018
Callum LeslieNo matter how bad the Will Ferrell film is — and it will be bad — it won’t kill esportsThere’s no joke stupid enough to destroy everything that’s been built.Dec 7, 20161Dec 7, 20161
Callum LeslieWhy do soccer teams keep signing FIFA players?It seems pointless when FIFA isn’t on the esports map. So why are they doing it?Nov 13, 2016Nov 13, 2016
Callum LeslieATLC 2 Kickstarter cancelledAmaz will now attempt to fund the tournament independently.Nov 11, 2016Nov 11, 2016
Callum LeslieHow the 2017 Hearthstone Championship Tour will keep the game afloatBlizzard is continuing to expand their footprint in the game.Nov 10, 2016Nov 10, 2016
Callum LeslieATLC producer: If Kickstarter fails, the tournament will still go aheadThe man behind the tournament details their strategy, and talks up the achievements of the first edition.Nov 9, 20161Nov 9, 20161
Callum LeslieAmaz is crowdfunding a second ATLC — here’s why that’s a bad ideaIt might look appealing, but it’s not the right way for the scene to go.Nov 2, 2016Nov 2, 2016