Apex Legends Gets New Tournament Series With Over 3 Million In Prizes

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Apex Legends Gets New Tournament Series With Over 3 Million In Prizes

The new series will feature a mix of both online tournaments and live events, spicing up the esports scene for Respawn's battle royale Apex Legends. is receiving some major love, getting a brand new global tournament series with over 3 million dollars in prizes. The new series will feature a mix of both online tournaments and live events, spicing up the esports scene for Respawn's battle royale. Teams can begin registering for ALGS now, with the first online tournament arriving on January 25th. Placing well enough in the upcoming online tournaments – many yet to be announced – is what punches a team's ticket to the live events that will be scattered across 2020. There will be 12 live events total, the first coming to Arlington's esports stadium in Texas on March 13-15th. That event has a $500,000 prize pool, no small sum by any means, especially considering the 11 other live events that will be occurring throughout the year. THEGAMER VIDEO OF THE DAY Via: ea.com Apex Legends New Tournament Series In addition to the massive prize pools teams will be able to earn during "Major" events, the player with the most eliminations will receive a bonus of $8000, a hefty bonus prize. The catch is that qualifying for the major tournaments will be cutthroat, with only 5 NA and 5 EU spots available (the other 10 coming from other regions) for a total of 20 – one full lobby. Professional players were quick to , a smattering of familiar names building hype around the announcement. NiceWigg, a fan-favorite and professional Apex Legends player for Counter-Logic Gaming, was quick to post about his excitement for the potential of ALGS and the future of the game. This announcement comes as a much-needed refresher for Apex Legends, especially considering it just . The team at Respawn has done a decent job updating the game throughout the year and , allowing players to sport new festive skins and introducing a new limited-time playlist to the game. All-in-all, the news seems to be breathing new life into the game, keeping its player base excited and engaged. The introduction of an ongoing tournament series is particularly encouraging for competitive players, providing consistency in the realm of new events and buzz around the scene. Sources: ,