Crystal Mills
Contributing since May, 2014
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About Crystal Mills
Born with a controller in her hand, Crystal has been a lifelong gamer who has been known to obsessively ramble about Dragon Age theories. She loves everything from RPGs to shooters, and has a passion for Call of Duty esports. She has written for The Loadout, theScore esports, OpTic Intel, and more. When not writing or gaming Crystal is usually working in surgery, strapping on some boxing gloves, or trying to figure out what her My Hero Academia quirk would be.
Latest Articles
Google Stadia is Reportedly Failing at Attracting Indie Support
Google Stadia has approached several indie developers, but most echoed the same response. Google just didn’t have anything to offer them.
Fortnite Player Dubs Suspended From FaZe Over Racial Slur
Fortnite player Daniel "Dubs" Walsh has been suspended indefinitely from FaZe Clan after dropping a racial slur on another player's stream.
Pokémon Player Simone Lim is Singapore’s Youngest Esports Champion
Pokémon is for everyone, and for seven-year-old Simone Lim, she proved that competing isn’t just for the grownups. The World Championships are next.
Dreams is Creating Job Opportunities for Future Game Developers
Dreams has opened doors for people who want to develop video games, and now some are finding new careers in the industry.
GGWP Academy Launches E-Learning App With Partner Logitech
GGWP Academy, in a recently announced partnership with Logitech G, officially launched the world's first e-learning platform on February 24.
Overwatch League Cancels South Korea Events Due to Fear of Coronavirus
The Overwatch League recently announced the cancellation of weeks five, six, and seven, which were set to take place in South Korea.
Top-Earning Esports Players Made More Than $216 Million in 2019
Esports continues to be an industry with huge growth, as the top-earning players of 2019 gained made more than $216 million combined.
Ronda Rousey Signs Streaming Deal With Facebook
Ronda Rousey, former UFC and WWE champion, has announced her dive into streaming with an exclusive deal with Facebook Gaming.
Killa Speaks Out About Adderall Abuse in Call of Duty Esports
Killa, a well known Call of Duty competitor, spoke about the usage of Adderall in esports, and how often it is abused during competitions.
YouTube Deal With Activision Blizzard Valued At $160M
The deal between YouTube and Activision Blizzard includes titles Call of Duty, Overwatch, and Hearthstone, and is valued at $160M.
Pokimane Donates $50,000 Toward Esports Scholarships
Imane "Pokimane" Anys has donated $50,000 to the University of California, Irvine to fund an annual scholarship for students in gaming and esports.
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare Season Two CDL Playlist is Under Fire by Fans and Pros
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare is approaching its Season Two release, but many are criticizing the CDL playlist's lack of ranked play.
Chicago Huntsmen Winners of Call of Duty League London Home Series
Chicago Huntsmen grabbed the 3-0 sweep against rival Dallas Empire, winning the first home series event in London.
Ninja Walks the Stage for Red Bull at New York Fashion Week
Tyler "Ninja" Blevins, Fortnite superstar and arguably the most successful gamer in the world, represented Red Bull at New York Fashion Week.
Call of Duty League Launch Results Could Show a Lack of Stability
Compared to its Overwatch counterpart, and even the last iteration of the Call of Duty World League, the CDL is barely treading water.
Streaming Growth Has Also Welcomed Some Shady Practices
It’s easy for streamers to jump into a business deal when they see money signs, but they could still be grabbing the short end of the stick.
Call of Duty League and ULT Create New Night Shift Collection
Call of Duty has collaborated with Ultimate Media Ventures ULT on the new Night Shift collection and marks a huge step for gaming streetwear.
Misfits Gaming Group to Open $1.35M Florida Training Center
Misfits Gaming Group announced it will move into a 18,000 sq. ft. headquarters in Boca Raton, Florida next year to support players and employees.
Gears 5 Esports a Focus in New UMG and Microsoft Partnership
Esports gaming platform UMG announced a partnership with Xbox Game Studios to broadcast the Gears 5 Esports Challenger Series Finals.
FaZe Clan Gains $22.7 Million Investment Loan From Canadian Bank
FaZe Clan, a popular esports organization, has just obtained a $22.7 million investment loan from a Canadian investment bank.