Tag Archives: Smite

Hi-Rez launches casting talent reality show

The worlds of reality TV and casting have collided with the launch of a new weekly show from SMITE developer Hi-Rez. Called ‘The Caster’, the series sees ten contestants competing with one another for the chance to cast during 2018’s Hi-Rez Expo, where the World Championships for both SMITE and …

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Smite Rivals development put on hold

The Clash Royale-like spin-off for Hi-Rez’s MOBA title Smite has been put on hold. Smite Rivals only made its first public appearance in January at the Hi-Rex Expo. It stuck pretty close to the successful Clash Royale model, with players creating decks of characters, all of whom came from the …

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Competitive SMITE returns for 2017 with new $120,000 LAN event

SMITE is back for another year of action packed eSports action with both PC and console competitions making a return.  Right now the open bracket for the SMITE Pro League is taking place, with the top teams battling it out for a spot in the SMITE Pro League Spring Split. …

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Hi-Rez reveal Clash Royale style Smite Rivals title

Smite developers Hi-Rez announced Smite Rivals at the Hi-Rez Expo overnight. The title hold more than a few similarities to SuperCell’s Clash Royale.  Smite Rivals is a mobile and PC title, with players being able to play seamlessly on both platforms with the same account. It will also be free …

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FACEIT launches SMITE competitions

Third person MOBA SMITE has launched on FACEIT, allowing players to compete in multiple competitions. Both Xbox One and PC SMITE players can now use the FACEIT platform, allowing them to compete in daily and weekly competitions in the Americas and European regions. These tournaments offer up a range of …

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eGames announces titles for Rio de Janeiro Olympic pop up event

Just days before the competition is due to start, the games that will be played at the eGames pop up event in Rio de Janeiro have been announced. First up will be SMITE, with the best Brazilian players competing in a show match on August 15th. Hi-Rez Studios and Level …

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2017 Smite World Championships to take place at new Hi-Rez Expo

The 2017 Smite World Championships will take place between January 5th and January 8th at the new Hi-Rez Expo. Located in the Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre in Atlanta, Georgia, the new event will replace the usual World Championships but will still play host to the PC and Xbox One …

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Smite streamer leaves Hi-Rez after live suicide rant

Streamer Brandon ‘DM Brandon’ Nance has announced his decision to quit the scene shortly after he embarked on a controversial rant about the morality of suicide. Eurogamer reports that the outburst followed a $5 donation on his stream from a viewer who added that watching Nance’s streams had helped them …

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Hi-Rez’s European invasion

In February, US studio Hi-Rez announced that it has finally decided to cross the pond to open a brand new office in Brighton, and appointed Vronique Lallier to run it. The developer also announced that of its beloved Multiplayer Online Battle Arena (MOBA) title Smite will be coming to PS4. …

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