This week in esports has been a mixed bag, but there has been plenty of big and surprising developments throughout. From IEM Katowice acting as the first Valve major of 2019 to OpTic Gaming entering the Latin American market, there’s a ton of stories for you to check out.<\/span><\/p>\n
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IEM Katowice to return as first Valve Major of 2019<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n
Read the full article here<\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n
Blizzard pens Overwatch League broadcast deal with Disney<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n
Read the full article here<\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n
World Showdown of Esports \u2013 the main rival to IEM?<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n
Read the full article here<\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n
OpTic Gaming announces entry into Latin American market<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n
Read the full article here<\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n
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