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Since the end of the summer, I’ve decided to update my knowledge of places and events with esports potential. This has led me to travel across the province, and I still have several regions to cover.

Results of a shoot at Arcade Montreal last summer. We answer several important questions.

Several platforms offer retrospectives that provide various types of statistics and anecdotes.

It is a challenge to provide a complete picture of such an evolving ecosystem as esports. I would therefore like to thank all the people who helped me gather the raw data (Savard, 2021a) that was used to develop this article. Then, before I begin reading this article, I would like to share with you…

Special stream on my Twitch channel with a super simple concept: we went through the Steam sale of Quebec games together! With a minimum budget of $200, we decided together what I was going to buy.

Thanks again to Able Esports for the invitation to their weekly podcast!

Abstract To combat toxicity and promote the inclusion of women in the video game competition ecosystem, ESL has launched, among other things, a women-only league. In the premise that there is no physical difference between men and women that influences the outcome of video game competitions, actions should be put in place to promote the…

If you’ve been following me for several years, you know that I had high expectations for Overwatch.

ITwo weeks ago, my request to participate in the closed beta of XDefiant, the Ubisoft game I mentioned in this article, was accepted.

So…

Was the New World beta accessible?

I am a Bard / Skirmisher!

Few people know this, but I’m a huge fan of Starcraft 2, even though I hardly ever play it.

Meltdown Montreal is always there to help a gamer who needs a change of scenery or just wants to socialize a little. Now, they need our help.

Before I comment on the place and my performance, you should know that I was there for a very specific reason. The Montreal Esports Academy recruited me as a mercenary in their shock troop to meet this challenge.

Great find from the Radio-Canada Archives!

Last Friday, I was invited to participate in one of the events of the Printemps des débats MTL which had as its theme: How to promote electronic sports in Quebec?

It will be three years since the release of the Overwatch video game (May 24, 2016)!

I would first like to congratulate Simon Marin, Max St-Onge, William Lefrançois, Pier-Olivier Clément, the staff, the volunteers and all the people who contributed directly or indirectly to the success of this magnificent event!

Here are my comments for E3 2018 – Day 2 (Microsoft/Xbox & Bethesda)

Here are my comments for E3 2018 – Day 1 (EA)

Big news this morning: DreamHack Montreal 2018 will be held at the Olympic Stadium! Almost instantly, my Messenger exploded with people asking me what I thought. Which is great because it means the word is getting out.

It’s a difficult subject, but it’s important to talk about it.

The path for those who want to become a professional Overwatch player is becoming clearer and clearer!

It’s that time of year when industry giant Blizzard makes its biggest announcements. Here’s a look at the opening ceremony and some highlights that caught my eye.

For those who were at Dreamhack Montreal on Saturday, you may have also had the chance to hear the news live: A new organization is coming to Montreal.

When I decided to dive back into the world of gaming over five years ago, I knew from experience that it was imperative to update myself on the Quebec scene to understand what clans, guilds, LANs, communities, etc. existed, to determine whether the players I knew still existed and who the newcomers were. Back then,…

Finally!

Montreal Comiccon 2017 is now over and it is with a good night’s sleep that I finally write my impressions, but first, let’s quickly talk about the esports area.

An international caliber tournament for a game designed in our beloved city with Ubisoft Montreal took place in Montreal last weekend (February 3-5).

Please note that the opinions written on this site are my own and do not reflect those of any of my affiliations, direct or indirect.

Impressions from the second day of conferences!

Impressions from the second day of conferences! Microsoft and Ubisoft

First Impressions of E3 2016! EA & Bethesda

My prediction: By 2018, Overwatch will be the benchmark for First Person Shooter (FPS) games.. Do you think I’m going too far? Let’s first analyze who can aspire to the title.

Am I the only old school kid who misses Xfire?