About Esports Tales
Esports Tales is your home for in-depth esports coverage, offering a blend of news, detailed builds, strategic guides, and analytical data for both competitive and pub gaming.
While the web is full of general news, we differentiate ourselves by prioritizing the content our community actually asks for. We focus less on conventional headlines and more on the analytical pieces and comprehensive guides that truly matter to you.
Our Commitment to You
Whether you are a die-hard esports fan or simply passionate about the games themselves, Esports Tales is built for you. We are constantly evolving to align our coverage with your interests, prioritizing the topics you love and scaling back on what matters less.
Over the years, our coverage has expanded to include a wide range of titles - because a game doesn’t need a packed tournament calendar to be competitive and worthy of deep analysis. We thrive on community feedback, so if you have ideas or suggestions, please reach out via our website module or connect with us on our socials.
Data Integrity and Academic Reach
Esports Tales has become a trusted, foundational data source for the global research community. Our work is frequently cited in peer-reviewed journals, doctoral dissertations, and institutional studies worldwide. You can explore our full archive of over 50 academic citations and research data.
About Me
My name is Vincenzo, and I am based in Bari, Italy - a region where esports, especially Dota 2, are still an emerging landscape.
My journey began in 2012 with a bilingual blog (Italian/English) dedicated to sharing the esports culture. I started by creating Dota 2 guides and analytical articles before branching out into multiple titles. My most cherished project was the Competitive Hero Tier List, which I published monthly for several years. Its success paved the way for my first sponsorships and professional opportunities within the industry.
Throughout my career, I have covered tournaments for DreamHack, FACEIT, and 2P, and served as the Head Editor for Natus Vincere for two years. Although I had to pause my writing series for some time, the encouragement from readers who remembered my work inspired me to bring them back - and I couldn't be happier to do so!
What started five years ago as a personal blog has grown - thanks to your comments and support - into this full-fledged platform. I hope you enjoy the experience.
You can follow my updates on Twitter and Facebook, or learn more about my professional background on LinkedIn.