Free Fire World Series November

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How to Watch COPA Free Fire 2023 – teams, format, schedule, streams, predictions

Posted on by Gabriel Sciberras

Overall, there are a tonne of regional tournaments to look forward to for competitive Free Fire. Accordingly, one of the most popular regions in the world is definitely Brazil. Bearing this in mind, we’re happy to preview this event – learn how to watch COPA Free Fire below!

Event Background

Free Fire World Series 2021 Garena
Credits: Garena

Indeed, the COPA Free Fire is the climax of competitive Free Fire in Brazil. Taking place between 25th February and 25th March, there is $200,000 on the line for this onlin event hosted by Garena.

Accordingly, Garena is inviting the top 18 teams in the region to try and rise to the top of the competition.

Find the competitors for the event listed below:

  • Fluxo
  • Magic Squad
  • God E-Sports
  • MIBR
  • Amazon Cripz
  • LOUD
  • B4 eSports
  • paiN Gaming
  • Corinthians
  • Keyd Stars
  • TBDx8

As a Tier 2 event, this is only a taster of what’s to come, with the event kicking off in less than a week!

Format

With regards to the format, this is your typical two stage tournament.

Starting with the Group Stage, taking place between February 25th and March 19th, there’s a lot of competition to look forward to. Moreover, all matches will take place over 6 days each with 4 matches. Specifically, all 24 teams will be split into four groups of 6.

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Credits: Garena

Within each group, a round robin will take place where each team plays each other once. From this stage, progression to the Finals is as follows;

  • Top 12 – advance to Finals
  • Bottom 12 – eliminated from the competition

Once in the Finals, 12 teams will fight through 6 matches, all of which will take place on March 25th between the remaining teams.

At each stage of the competition, the following Points Distribution will be followed:

  • Kill Points – 1 per kill
  • 1st – 12 points
  • 2nd – 9 points
  • 3rd – 8 points
  • 4th – 7 points
  • 5th – 6 points
  • 6th – 5 points
  • 7th – 4 points
  • 8th – 3 points
  • 9th – 2 points
  • 10th – 1 point
  • 11th – 0 points
  • 12th – 0 points

Read on to learn more about the event below!

Schedule for the COPA Free Fire 2023

For an updated schedule, we recommend visiting the official Instragam page for Free Fire in Brazil here.

Watch the COPA Free Fire 2023 on esportsguide

You can also watch the event live stream via our very own website. Providing an extensive list of the biggest esports together with streams for each esports match live today or upcoming matches.

COPA Free Fire 2023

Predictions

Liga Free Fire
Credits: Garena

When it comes to predictions, we have to reiterate that competitive Brazilian Free Fire is one of the top regions in Free Fire.

Bearing this in mind, the likes of Keyd Stars managed to place 2nd at the Free Fire World Series 2022: Bangkok – one of the international events last year.

Otherwise, the competition last drew back at LBFF 2022: Series A Stage 2:

  • #1 – Keyd Stars
  • #2 – Magic Squad
  • #3 – TSM
  • #4 – Angels
  • #5 – Fluxo

Considering these past finishes, the likes of Keyd Stars is considered the favourite for this region without any doubt.

However, since they last matched up, both the game of Free Fire and the teams themselves have undergone multiple changes. We’re curious to see if anything has changed since last year.

For more esports news, visit: https://www.esportsguide.com/news

Esports Tier List 2022 Q4 – A Conclusive Look at the Year

Posted on by Gabriel Sciberras

As is tradition at esportsguide, we love working on an Esports Tier List every now and then. Indeed, following the conclusion of some of the largest esports events ever, now is the best time ever. Accordingly, feel free to read on for an updated list for Esports Tier List 2022 Q4!

Indeed, as always, we’ll fill you in on the same criteria we’ve always used to dictate our tier lists:

  • Event Proportions – Size of prize pools, number of participants, third and first party organizers, environment and arena capacities
  • Event frequency – is the year bursting with competition or solely reliant on infrequent first-party organizers
  • Competitiveness – the level of competition in an esports scene is related to its livelihood
  • State of the community – health of the lower tier sectors and general condition of the esport as a dynamic entity
Credits: Garena

Accordingly, with that taken care of, always remember that these lists are subject to our opinion too. Otherwise, we’ll be listing the top viewership from the time period, although it’s not the only factor considered. We’re not looking at growth – just where they stand.

Tier 1 – Welcoming VALORANT and Free Fire – Esports Tier List 2022

  • LoL – 2022 World Championship – Peak Viewers 5,147,701
  • CS:GO – PGL Major Antwerp 2022 – Peak Viewers 2,113,610
  • Dota 2 – The International 2022 – Peak Viewers 1,751,086
  • VALORANT – VALORANT Champions 2022 – Peak Viewers 1,505,804
  • Free Fire – Free Fire World Series 2022 Sentosa – Peak Viewers 1,477,545
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Credits: BLAST

So, let’s talk about the changes involved here. Firstly, since our last Esports Tier List, we’ve decided to promote VALORANT to Tier 1 after an incredible second season, breaking the million peak viewer mark.

In addition, we’ve decided to demote PUBG Mobile from Tier 1 to Tier 2 due to a quieter year, failing to reach the same level of viewership. In contrast, Free Fire managed to grow in the past year and have earned a spot as the top Mobile Esport in the world.

Otherwise, LoL and CS:GO retain their spots as the two very best esports in the world, each having incredible years. Although still worthy of Tier 1, Dota had a rough year and will look to improve next year.

Tier 2 – Multiple Promotions and Demotions

  • PUBG Mobile – 31st Southeast Asian Games PUBG Mobile – Peak Viewers 903,011
  • AoG – Arena of Glory Winter 2022 – Peak Viewers 644,383
  • Rocket League – RLCS 21-22 World Championship – Peak Viewers 368,721
  • Overwatch League – OWL 2022 Playoffs – Peak Viewers 397,868
  • CoD – CDL 2022 Playoffs – Peak Viewers 275,244
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Credits: Psyonix

While Tier 1 has remained somewhat the same, Tier 2 has seen multiple changes since last year.

Perhaps the most impressive climber is the likes of Rocket League – after an impressive year with constant improvement in viewership, the esport is kicking up very well. They’re climb to Tier 2 from Tier 3 is joined by AoG which has remained consistent over the past two years.

Also, Overwatch has made the jump thanks to a much needed improvement of viewership from last year. In fact, it was doubled this year thanks to the excitement behind Overwatch 2.

As we explained prior, for now we’ve had to demote PUBG Mobile to Tier 2 as they’ve failed to be consistent this past year. Let’s see if things improve next year.

Tier 3 – Halo Infinite Making a Mark

  • Halo World Championship 2022 – Peak Viewers 143,585
  • FIFA – FIFA eWorld Cup 2022 – Peak Viewers 149,465
  • PUBG – PUBG Nations Cup – Peak Viewers 239,112
  • Rainbow Six Siege – Six Invitational 2022 – Peak Viewers 262,714
Overwatch 2
Credits: Blizzard

Here in Tier 3, the likes of Halo and FIFA are newcomers. With Halo restarting esports operations this year, it joins an improving FIFA scene which returned with offline events this year.

Meanwhile, we’ve decided to demote PUBG and Rainbow Six Siege as they both seem to be lacking growth. Bearing this in mind, both esports are making big changes for 2023 in search of success.

Tier 4 – Wild Rift Experiment Failing?

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Credits: Blizzard
  • StarCraft II – IEM Katowice 2022 – Peak Viewers 50,635
  • Fortnite – Fortnite Champions Series 2022 Invitational – Peak Viewers 381,915
  • Hearthstone – Hearthstone World Championship – Peak Viewers 21,786
  • Wild Rift – Icons Global Championship 2022 – Peak Viewers – 54,261

Meanwhile, here in Tier 4 we have the likes of StarCraft II, Fortnite and Wild Rift all in need of some improvement.

In conclusion, we can confidently say that Hearthstone is in a dire spot.

For more esports news, visit: https://www.esportsguide.com/news

How to Watch ESL Snapdragon Mobile Challenge Free Fire – teams, format, schedule, streams, predictions

Posted on by Gabriel Sciberras

Following the successful Free Fire Major earlier in November, there’s been a small wait until the Major event. Accordingly, the ESL Snapdragon Mobile Challenge Free Fire is the next exciting event for competitive Free Fire. Read on as we teach you how to watch this exciting event below!

Event Background

Credits: Snapdragon

For those unaware, the Snapdragon Pro Series is an esports tournament series taking place across major regions in the entire world for Free Fire. Bearing this in mind, the Mobile Challenger will be the very last event for the Snapdragon Mobile Open series this year – ending it with a bang.

To do so, in partnership with ESL, Qualcomm Snapdragon is inviting the top 18 teams in the world to compete for the majority of $300,000 prize pool. Accordingly, teams have either seeded thanks to impressive performances or being directly invited, as elaborated below:

Indonesia Open

  • Saudara e-Sports
  • First Raiders Eclipse
  • Dewa United

Vietnam Open

  • Heavy
  • MDH Esports
  • Team Flash

Thailand Open

  • Nigma Galaxy
  • eArena
  • King of Gamers Club

MSP Open

  • Expand
  • Farang Esports
  • Axis Esports

Invited

  • Attack All Around
  • EVOS Phoenix
  • EVOS Divine
  • V Gaming
  • SEM9
  • Anxiety
Free Fire World Series November
Credits: Garena

Taking place between 2nd December to 5th February 2023, this event is a long journey for competitors. Starting with online heats, the event looks to boil down to a Finals event being hosted in Jakarta, Indonesia.

Read on as we dive deeper into the event below!

Format

With 3 months of competition ahead of us, there’s a lot of format to get into.

First, we have the Group Season lasting from 2nd December to 22nd December. Accordingly, here 18 teams will be spl;it into 3 groups of 6 teams each. Find them listed below:

  • A: SEM9, Nigma Galaxy, EVOS Phoenix, MDH Esports, First Raiders Eclipse, Axis Esports
  • B: Anxiety, eArena, Attack All Around, Team Flash, Dewa United, Expand
  • C: V Gaming, King of Gamers Club, EVOS Divine, Heavy, Saudara Esports, Farang Esports
Free Fire World Series 2021 Garena
Credits: Garena

Across 12 matchdays, with 6 matches each, grops will play through a round-robin format. For those unaware, this means that all teams in a group will play one another once to determine who goes through. At this point in time, only the top 12 across all three groups will advance to the finals as described:

  • Top 6 teams AFTER 6 matchdays advance to the Finals
  • Top 6 teams AFTER 12 matchdays advance to the Finals

Following this stage, with the final 12 teams decided, the Grand Finals will take place from 4th to 5th February 2023.

Here, 6 matches per day for two days will be all that’s needed to crown an international champion.

Notably, across all stages, the following points distribution will be used:

Kills – 1 point per kill

Placements:

  • 1st – 12 points
  • 2nd – 9 points
  • 3rd – 8 points
  • 4th – 7 points
  • 5th – 6 points
  • 6th – 5 points
  • 7th – 4 points
  • 8th – 3 points
  • 9th – 2 points
  • 10th – 1 point
  • 11-12th – 0 points

Also, the maps involved will be the likes of Bermuda, Kalahari, Purgatory and Alpine depending on the rotation.

Schedule for the ESL Snapdragon Mobile Challenge Free Fire

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Credits: ESL

Considering the duration of the event, we highly recommend staying up to date with the schedule via the Snapdragon Pro Series YouTube channel here.

Watch the ESL Snapdragon Mobile Challenge Free Fire on esportsguide

You can also watch the event live stream via our very own website. Providing an extensive list of the biggest esports together with streams for each esports match live today or upcoming matches.

ESL Snapdragon Mobile Challenge Free Fire

Predictions

The last time the international community met up to compete was at the Free Fire World Series in November – here’s how the competition stacked up back then:

  • #1 – EVOS Phoenix
  • #2 – Keyd Stars
  • #3 – Nigma Galaxy
  • #4 – Magic Squad

Any team on this list participating here simply has the edge.

For more esports news, visit: https://www.esportsguide.com/news

How to Watch Free Fire Indonesia Masters 2022 Fall: teams, format, schedule, streams, predictions

Posted on by Gabriel Sciberras

Accordingly, the Free Fire November Major is still a month away. However, there are still some events to enjoy until the arrival of the event. Indeed, until then, we have some epic regional events building up to the event such as the upcoming Free Fire Indonesia Masters 2022 Fall. Read on to learn How to Watch below!

Event Background

Free Fire World Series November
Credits: Garena

Organized by Garena, the Free Fire Indonesia Masters is the highest level of competitive Free Fire in Indonesia. Indeed, forming part of the Indonesia Masters, the stakes are truly high this time around.

Accordingly, taking place from the 15th to the 23rd October, the top 18 teams in the region are being invited to compete – find them listed below:

Finals Teams

  • EVOS Divine
  • Dragon Phoenix
  • G Arsy Aphrodite
  • ONIC Olympus
  • RRQ Kazu

Play-Ins Teams

  • Bigetron Delta
  • First Raiders Storm
  • Mantapkali Esports
  • GPX Achiles
  • First Raiders Eclipse
  • Island of Gods
  • ECHO Esports
  • AURA Ignite
  • MBR Epsilon
  • Galaxio Corvus
  • HellCard
  • Dewa United
Free Fire World Series 2021 Garena
Credits: Garena

Taking place offline in the MNC Studio in Jakarta, teams will be fighting for a prize pool of $52,659. However, there’s more than that on the line. Specifically, the first place team will earn a direct spot in the Free Fire World Series Bangkok Play-Ins.

Format

With regards to format, as you can tell by how teams are seeded, there are two stages of competition.

Accordingly, first we’ll have the Play-Ins Stage. Taking place on 15th October, the 12 Play-In teams will be competing for the limited spots available for the Grand Finals.

From here, only 7 will progress to the Grand Finals. Indeed, this next stage of competition will take place on October 23rd. As the 7 teams join the 5 teams waiting in the Finals – a total of 12 teams will fight through the Grand Finals.

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Credits: Garena

It’s here that teams will have the opportunity to earn points and try to win the entire event. Throughout the entire competition, the following points system will be involved:

  • Kill Points – 1 per kill
  • 1st place – 12 points
  • 2nd place – 9 points
  • 3rd place – 8 points
  • 4th place – 7 points
  • 5th place – 6 points
  • 6th place – 5 points
  • 7th place – 4 points
  • 8th place – 3 points
  • 9th place – 2 points
  • 10th place – 1 point
  • 11-12th place – 0 points

Also, apart from the regular competition, there’ll be some player awards on the line too.

Schedule for the Free Fire Indonesia Masters 2022 Fall

With regards to the event schedule, we highly recommend visiting the official event page here.

Watch the Free Fire Indonesia Masters 2022 Fall

You can also watch the Free Fire Indonesia Masters 2022 Fall live stream via our very own website. Providing an extensive list of the biggest esports together with streams for each esports match live today or upcoming matches.

Free Fire Indonesia Masters 2022 Fall

Prediction

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Credits: Garena

With regards to predictions, we’d like to favour the teams seeded for the Finals. Specifically, the following are the standings from the Free Fire Master League Season 6 Division 1:

  • #1 – SES Alfaink
  • #2 – EVOS Divine
  • #3 – Dragon Phoenix
  • #4 – G Arsy Aphrodite
  • #5 – ONIC Olympus
  • #6 – RRQ Kazu

Accordingly, we’d like to favour the likes of EVOS Divine heading into the this event as the best team to attend the event.

For more esports news, visit: https://www.esportsguide.com/news

Free Fire World Series November – Heading to Bangkok

Posted on by Gabriel Sciberras

For those unaware, Free Fire esports reaches its peak at the major events. Accordingly, the Free Fire World Series November has just been revealed. Read on as we discuss everything we know so far below!

Free Fire World Series November – Fact Sheet Below

Free Fire World Series November
Credits: Garena Esports

Heading into this year, two World Series events were planned. Indeed, first held in May, the second one is scheduled for November.

Indeed, with the first one held in Sentosa, we’re now heading to Bangkok. Here are some facts which we know:

  • Prize Pool: $2,000,000
  • Venue: Bangkok
  • Dates: 25th to 26th November
  • Participants: 19 teams internationally
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Credits: Garena

Naturally, with this revealed, teams are now trying to earn their spot. Accordingly, regional leagues will take place to decided the best of the best. Notably, teams will seed as Play-In or Main Stage teams.

So far, we already have one team confirmed – the likes of LGDS from Taiwan.

Meanwhile, the other leagues look to take place over the next few months. We’ll be sure to stay up to date to see who qualified for the final prestigious event for 2022.

For more esports news, visit: https://www.esportsguide.com/news

Top 5 Esports Events 2022 Q4 – Best Events All Year!

Posted on by Gabriel Sciberras

With summer out of the way, the final chapter of the year offers some last epic esports events. Accordingly, in this featured article we’ll be looking at the top 5 Esports Events 2022 Q4. Read on as we take a look at some of the top events for 2022!

Before we proceed, the term ‘Q4’ refers to the final quarter fo the year – the months of October, November and December will be what we look at below. With that out of the way, let’s start ranking!

Honorable Mentions – Esports Events 2022 Q4

Halo Infinite Esports
Credits: 343 Industries

With so many events to consider, not every event could make it into our top 5 tier list. Below find two honorable mentions worth talking about before diving into the main list:

Naturally, both of these events are post-season events looking to conclude their respective seasons. While PUBG looks to celebrate the Global Championship 2022 once again, Halo is a touch more exciting as it’s been a while.

Anyways, let’s now move on to the official list below.

#5 – Free Fire World Series 2022 Bangkok – Free Fire

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  • Date: 25h November – 26th November 2022
  • Venue: Bangkok
  • Prize Pool: $2,000,000
  • Participants: 19 teams

Starting off our list is a mobile esports event. Following up from the Sentosa World Series in 2022, November looks to bring the Bangkok World Series.

With an impressive $2,000,000 on the line, the top teams in the world will be completing offline to try and secure the World Championship.

Although a touch behind PUBG Mobile esports, this event looks to continue improving in all aspects to keep Free Fire growing.

Check it out on esportsguide here.

#4 – PUBG Mobile Global Championship 2022 – PUBG Mobile

Credits: Tencent
  • Date: 11th November 2022 – 1st January 2023
  • Venue: Grand Finals in Indonesia
  • Prize Pool: $4,000,000
  • Participants: 51 teams

Over the past two years, the PMGC has been responsible for some incredible viewershi pnumbers. Most notably, the viewership bounced just over 4,000,000 peak viewership two years ago.

Celebrating the international approach of competitive PUBG Mobile, the scale of this event is simply impressive and outstanding compared to other post-season events. Indeed, PUBG Mobile continues to push the ceiling for mobile esports.

Matching ths takes with an incredible prize pool, we can’t wait to see how the PUBG Mobile competitive season concludes thanks to this event!

Check out the event here on esportsguide.

#3 – BLAST Premier: World Final + IEM Rio Major – CS:GO

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BLAST Premier World Final

  • Dates: 14th December – 18th December 2022
  • Venue: Abu Dhabi
  • Prize Pool: $1,000,000
  • Participants: 8

IEM Rio Major

  • Dates: 31st October – 13th November
  • Venue: Rio de Janeiro
  • Prize Pool: $1,000,000
  • Participants: 24

As is clear to anyone who follows esports, CS:GO is a fierce tier 1 esport. Bearing this in mind, we made the interesting decision of including two CS:GO events at the third place spot on our list.

Specifically, within the space of one month, two $1,000,000 events will be taking place and both are worth considering, especially the Rio Major after being cancelled last time!

Both are different types of events – one being more open and the other closed to partner teams. While we might be bending the rules here, it’s to ensure a diverse Top 5 list filled with the best events from multiple esports.

#2 – The International 2022 – Dota 2 – Esports Events 2022 Q4

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Credits: Valve
  • Dates: 15th October to 30th October
  • Venue: Singapore
  • Prize Pool: $12,000,000 + Future Crowd Funding
  • Participants: 20

And, to nobody’s surprise, it’s time to take about The International 2022. Following up on a legacy of incredible, record-breaking esports events, TI 2022 looks to follow this trend.

Bearing this in mind, the top 20 teams from the Dota Pro Circuit are looking to conquer and claim the massive prize pool as to be finalized by crowdfunding.

Last year, the incredible run of Team Spirit was beloved by the community – who knows what stories will be written this time around?

Visit the event on esportsguide here.

#1 – Worlds 2022 – League of Legends

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Credits: Riot Games
  • Dates: 29th September to 5th November
  • Venue: Mexico + U.S.A
  • Prize Pool: TBD
  • Participants: 24

Rounding off the list, based on statistics from last year, is Worlds 2022. With Worlds 2021 earning the top viewership from last year, this year looks to be no different.

Accordingly, once again Riot Games is keeping the same formular. Indeed, by stretching the competition over a month, the epic story looks to unfold and the community tuning into an awesome story. Naturally, only one team will earn the Summoner’s Rift trophy.

Notably, this year Worlds 2022 is heading to North America for the first time in a long time – adding to the excitement! Check out the event on esportsguide here.

For more esports news, visit: https://www.esportsguide.com/news

How to Watch Free Fire Pro League Thailand Season 7: teams, format, schedule, streams, predictions

Posted on by Gabriel Sciberras

For those unaware, Thailand is a popular region for the likes of competitive Free Fire. Indeed, the Free Fire Pro League Thailand is hence quite exciting. Kicking off in the next few days, read on as we discuss how to watch this anticipated event!

Event Background

Liga Free Fire
Credits: Garena

Accordingly, the Free Fire Pro League Season 7 event is the 7th time that the top teams in Thailand are competing. Competing for the likes of $150,000, there’s actually more on the line.

Specifically, the first placed team will earn a direct seed to the Free Fire World Series November Finals.

Meanwhile, the second placed team will earn a seed to the Play-ins stage at the same event. Note that only the top 12 teams will seed into the next season of competition

Anyways, running from 12th August to 16th October, the top 20 teams in the region are competing as listed below:

  • EVOS Phoenix
  • Attack All Around
  • Magic Esports
  • Kings of Gamers Club
  • eArena
  • CGGG
  • Nigma Galaxy
  • TEM Entertainment
  • FW Esports
  • DREAMBU
  • Delta X ADEN
  • Sharper Esport
  • LGDS
  • Gamers Samutprakarn
  • JAS Academy
  • NCS Evolution
  • PP Thailand
  • LALALOY
  • ZEUS
  • Mangkorn Gamers

Let’s dive deeper into the format below!

Format

Credits: Garena

With regards to the format, there are multiple stages of competition.

Firstly, we’ll have the regular season from 12th August to 30th September. Here, a round robin format will take place within each of the five groups of 4 teams. Notably, there’ll be 8 weeks of League Play.

Naturally, after the total 20 days of games, teams earning points through kills and placement, only the top teams will move on to the Grand Finals and Play-Ins.

Specifically, out of 20 teams, the top 6 will qualify directly to the Grand Final while 7-18th will have to fight through the Play-ins.

Meanwhile, the Play-ins will kick off on October 2nd. Here, a total of 12 teams will fight through 8 matches. Earning points through kills and placements, only the top 6 will qualify to the Grand Finals.

Free Fire World Series 2021 Garena
Credits: Garena

Accordingly, we’ll have our final 12 teams competing in the Grand Final on October 16th. Across 2 days of competition, 16 matches will determine who walks away with the regional trophy and the seed for Free Fire World Series.

Also note, that the competition will be played out on three maps – Bermuda, Kalahari and Purgatory.

Schedule for the Free Fire Pro League Thailand Season 7

Considering the schedule, we highly recommend visiting the likes of the Free Fire esports page here. Otherwise, feel free to visit the Facebook page here.

Watch the Free Fire Pro League Thailand Season 7 on esportsguide

You can also watch the Free Fire Pro League Thailand Season 7 live stream via our very own website. Providing an extensive list of the biggest esports together with streams for each esports match live today or upcoming matches.

Free Fire Pro League Thailand Season 7

Predictions

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Credits: Garena

Accordingly, in order to predict this season, let’s look at the Season 6 standings below:

  • #1 – EVOS Phoenix
  • #2 – Attack All Around
  • #3 – Magic Esports
  • #4 – King of Gamers Club
  • #5 – eArena

However, we should also take a look at the standings from Free Fire World Series Sentosa:

  • #1 – Attack All Around
  • #2 – EVOS Phoenix

And that is why Thailand is so important to Free Fire – currently host the World Champion and runner-up from the biggest event.

Bearing this in mind, we can’t wait to see Attack All Around and EVOS Phoenix to go at it again!

For more esports news, visit: https://www.esportsguide.com/news

Mobile Battle Royale Esports – Comparing Free Fire and PUBG Mobile

Posted on by Gabriel Sciberras

Over the past few years, there’s been an ongoing discussion over mobile esports. Specifically, mobile battle royale esports has always involved competition between Free Fire and PUBG Mobile. While PUBG Mobile has always sat on top, Free Fire seems to be closing the gap!

Battle Royale Esports On the Move

Credits: Garena

With regards to the mobile esports industry, both these games are rather young. Accordingly, with Free Fire released in December 2017, PUBG Mobile was released later in March 2018.

Anyways, since both fall in the genre of battle royale, here are some core elements of a mobile battle royale that both share:

  • Mobile platform – played on a mobile device over an internet connection
  • Played individually or in teams or 2-4 players each
  • Games consist of a large number of players such as 100
  • Goal of each match is to be the last player or team standing by eliminating all other opponents
  • Arena shrinks with time as the time progresses until the match ends
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Credits: PUBG Mobile

However, there are certainly differences between the titles, find a few listed below:

  • Maps; Free Fire only consists of few maps while PUBG Mobile consists of multiple
  • Gameplay: PUBG Mobile offers more weapons, more realistic graphics and details and vehicles
  • Overall, the main difference is the design and gameplay – FF is arcade and fast-paced, designed with low performance in mind while PUBG Mobile is more realistic and slow-paced

Indeed, following the discussion on gameplay, let’s look at esports.

Mobile Battle Royale Esports – Different Tiers

One thing we’ve always loved about mobile esports is how inclusive the scenes tend to be. Specifically, by being mobile, anyone can compete from anywhere with cheap setups.

Free Fire World Series 2021 Garena
Credits: Garena

Moreover, PUBG Mobile set the standard with an incredible global approach – one which Free Fire has taken note of.

So, while PUBG Mobile has definitely had a headstart with regards to the esport, now in 2022 both are very similar in structure.

In particular, both esports involve two international majors every year and seeding involves teams competing through many regional events hosted throughout the year. Anyways, here’s how both look below:

Free Fire

  • World Series November 2022 – $2,000,000
  • World Series 2022 Sentosa – $2,000,000
  • Regions: Pakistan, Vietnam, Brazil, MENA, Thailand, Latin America, Indonesia, North America, India, Brazil, Europe, Malaysia, Taiwan
PUBG Mobile Viewership
Credits: PUBG Corporation

PUBG Mobile

  • PUBG Mobile Global Championship 2022 – $4,000,000
  • World Invitational 2022 – $2,000,000
  • Regions: China, South Korea, Japan, India, Indonesia, Thailand, Vietnam, Malaysia, South Asia, Pakistan, Arabia, Africa, North America, Latin America, Brazil, Turkey, West Europe

On closer examination, the PUBG Mobile regional events tend to have larger prize pools. Also, the international events for PUBG Mobile feature more teams and bigger scale overall. Yet, Free Fire is definitely on the right track.

Esport Viewership – Ridiculous Numbers

Beyond competition, we need to look at esports viewership in order to understand popularity within the esport. Let’s take a look at the top 3 viewership numbers for each title:

Free Fire

  • Free Fire World Series 2021 Singapore – 5,415,990 Peak Viewers
  • FFContinental Series 2020 Asia – 2,566,046 Peak Viewers
  • FF World Series 2019 Rio – 2,016,157 Peak Viewers
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Credits: PUBG Mobile

PUBG Mobile

  • PUBG Mobile Global Championship Season 0 – 3,801,998 Peak Viewers
  • World League 2020 East – 1,153,865 Peak Viewers
  • PMPL Season 3 2021 Southeast Asia Finals – 1,117,367 Peak Viewers

As you can see above, Free Fire certainly managed to stun the industry with a peak of over 5,000,000 viewers. Naturally, a 4,000,000 peak viewers for PUBG Mobile is also hugely impressive.

Although not entirely beloved in the Western world, both these esports are catering to an unhinged community of viewers – setting the new ceiling for esports industry.

Mobile Battle Royale Esports – Which is Better?

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Credits: PUBG Mobile

Indeed, it’s very difficult to say which esports is ‘better’ overall. However, there are certainly differences.

In summary, Free Fire has better viewership. However, PUBG Mobile hosts more events in more regions with larger international events.

Regardless, Free Fire has grown more in a shorter time – we can’t wait to see how both compare in a few years down the line.

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How to Watch Liga Brasileira de Free Fire 2022: Series A – Stage 2: teams, format, schedule, streams, predictions

Posted on by Gabriel Sciberras

Building a global approach, Free Fire esports continues to host multiple regional events. Accordingly, Brazil over the years has become one of Free Fire’s top regions. Bearing this in mind, we’re rather excited for the Liga Brasileira de Free Fire 2022 Series A Stage 2 – read on as we learn how to watch below!

Event Background

Credits: FF Esports Brazil Twitter

Attending this regional event are 18 of the best teams in the country. Naturally, Liga Brasileira de Free Fire is the top level of Free Fire competition in the region.

Hosted by Garena, the offline event will kick off on August 8th, with a predicted end in October.

Apart from the $141,011 on the line, seeds for the Stage 1A event next season are up for grabs for the top 13 teams, while 14-17th will be relegated and 18th sent to Series B.

Bearing this in mind, find your contestants listed below:

  • B4 eSports
  • Magic Squad
  • Los Grandes
  • LOUD
  • Fluxo
  • Corinthians
  • Team Liquid
  • God E-Sports
  • BD Vasco
  • Stars Horizon
  • Meta Gaming
  • Keyd
  • TropiCaos
  • TSM
  • HUMMER Esports
  • Miners.gg
  • Angels
  • paiN Gaming
Credits: FF Esports Brazil Twitter

Also to be announced is whether or not seeds for the Free Fire November Major will be awarded or not.

Let’s dive into the format below!

Format

Arriving to this point, we have the top 13 teams from last Stage 1A, 4 teams from Promotion and 1 champion from Stage B.

With regards to the format, the 18 teams have been split into three groups of 6. Find them listed below:

  • A: LOUD, God E-Sports, Corinthians, B4 eSports, Miners.gg, TropiCaos
  • B: Magic Squad, Meta Gaming, Fluxo, Team Liquid, TSM, Stars Horizon
  • C: Los Grandes, paiN Gaming, Keyd, BD Vasco, HUMMER Esports, Angels
Credits: Free Fire Brazil Twitter

Over the course of a few weeks, the groups will compete in a League Round Robin, with teams earning points in battle royale matches through frags and placements.

For each of the groups, like last stage, only the top 4 teams will progress to the Finals. Although it hasn’t been announced yet, the Finals will likely take place offline in Sao Paulo with an epic finish.

Schedule for the Liga Brasileira de Free Fire 2022: Series A – Stage 2

With regards to the schedule of the exciting event, we highly recommend visiting the official Free Fire esports page here.

Watch the Liga Brasileira de Free Fire 2022: Series A – Stage 2 on esportsguide

You can also watch the Liga Brasileira de Free Fire 2022: Series A – Stage 2 live stream via our very own website. Providing an extensive list of the biggest esports together with streams for each esports match live today or upcoming matches.

Liga Brasileira de Free Fire 2022: Series A – Stage 2

Predictions

Credits: FF Esports Brazil Twitter

As we’ll reiterate, earlier this year the competition already fought through Stage 1. Indeed, featuring most of the same teams competing in this event, here’s how the event concluded in February of this year:

  • #1 – LOUD
  • #2 – Keyd
  • #3 – Magic Squad
  • #4 – Los Grandes

Notably, the likes of Keyd also managed to place 4th at the Free Fire World Series 2022 Sentosa.

Bearing this in mind, the likes of LOUD and Keyd are the favourites for this particular event – let’s see how they do!

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Free Fire Patch Notes OB35 – New Guns and Tweaks

Posted on by Gabriel Sciberras

Although the esport has only fluorished recently, Free Fire has been around for five years. Accordingly, to celebrate, the Free Fire Patch Notes OB35 went live a few days ago. Let’s dive into the changes below!

Free Fire Patch Notes OB35 – Five Year Anniversary

Credits: Garena Free Fire North America Twitter

Indeed, there are a tonne of changes. Below find a summary listing the more important ones:

  • Character Balance Changes – Miguel, Andrew, Antonio, Nikita, Joseph have all been buffed. Meanwhile, Garena has decided that Hayato needs a nerf
  • Battle Royale Changes – enhanced war chests, safe zone adjustment, new weapon (bizon) and new items too
  • Little technical tweaks and an upgraded UI

Bearing in mind the number of changes to the title, the esports scene will definiteley be affected.

Accordingly, after five years, Free Fire has changed multiple times in every way.

Credits: Garena Free Fire NA Twitter

As of right now, the esport is currently enjoying some regional competition building up to the next $2,000,000 event.

Specifically, the next Free Fire World Series is coming this November. Indeed, if any future patches come through, we’ll definitely cover it.

Let’s see how Free Fire changes in the next five years!

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