Reflections on Esports Podcast

Episode: 33 Epic sues Apple and Google, Ninja Battles Week 3, and Nitr0 rumored to join 100T

August 14, 2020 21:00 - 32 minutes - 44.3 MB

"Reflections on esports is produced by UMG Gaming" Topic 1: Ninja Battles Week 3 discussion Topic 2: CSGo Legend "Nitr0" rumored to Join 100T Topic 3: Epic suing Apple and Google If you want to learn more about the talent and sponsors included in this episode please follow them on their Twitter: Taylor 'Reflections' Noble: @Reflections UMG Gaming: @UMGGaming

Episode: 32 Did Joe Rogan miss the mark about gaming? Story of Reflections.

July 28, 2020 20:17 - 27 minutes - 38 MB

"Reflections on esports is produced by UMG Gaming" Topic 1: Joe Rogan recently made some controversial statements about gaming. Taylor "Reflections" Noble gives his thoughts on gaming and how it has had an effect on him and shaped his life. If you want to learn more about the talent and sponsors included in this episode please follow them on their Twitter: Taylor 'Reflections' Noble: @Reflections UMG Gaming: @UMGGaming

Episode: 31 UFC enters esports, WC qualifiers have 100k stolen from them, Valorant cheaters, and OP overpowered?

July 24, 2020 23:26 - 26 minutes - 35.9 MB

"Reflections on esports is produced by UMG Gaming" Topic 1: UFC sponsors China’s mobile Peacekeeper Elite League. Topic 2: WC qualifiers have 100k stolen from them because of their org newbee. Topic 3: Valorant pros w3ak and phox admit to cheating. Topic 4: Is OP overpowered in Valorant? If you want to learn more about the talent and sponsors included in this episode please follow them on their Twitter: Taylor 'Reflections' Noble: @Reflections UMG Gaming: @UMGGaming

Episode: 30 ESL One Cologne 2020 moves online, new collegiate RB6 series, Golf as an esport, and more!

July 17, 2020 21:00 - 23 minutes - 32.5 MB

"Reflections on esports is produced by UMG Gaming" Topic 1: ESL One cologne 2020 will be played online vs being a LAN event Topic 2: Ubisoft Launches collegiate Rainbow Six Siege with FACEIT and Corsair Topic 3: e-Open brings golf to esports! Topic 4: Complexity has officially announced their full Valorant roster If you want to learn more about the talent and sponsors included in this episode please follow them on their Twitter: Taylor 'Reflections' Noble: @Reflections UMG Gamin...

Episode: 29 Huge orgs pick up Valorant rosters, CS:GO betting, and Pulse Invitational

July 14, 2020 21:00 - 27 minutes - 38.3 MB

"Reflections on esports is produced by UMG Gaming" Topic 1: Team Liquid, NiP, and Envy all pick up huge Valorant rosters. Topic 2: VaynerGames picks up Fortnite World Cup Champ Bugha. Topic 3: Pulse Invitational recap and lessons learned If you want to learn more about the talent and sponsors included in this episode please follow them on their Twitter: Taylor 'Reflections' Noble: @Reflections UMG Gaming: @UMGGaming

Episode: 28 3D Trophies, COD Champs online, and Valorant patch notes 1.03

July 08, 2020 02:50 - 23 minutes - 31.9 MB

"Reflections on esports is produced by UMG Gaming" Topic 1: 3D trophies are coming to esports! Topic 2: COD Champs moving to online and what does that mean? Topic 3: Valorant patch notes 1.03 is shaking things up! If you want to learn more about the talent and sponsors included in this episode please follow them on their Twitter: Taylor 'Reflections' Noble: @Reflections UMG Gaming: @UMGGaming

Episode: 27 Ubisoft's new BR Hyper Scape, $4.5 million for RLCS Season X, and no pick and bans for Valorant

July 03, 2020 22:21 - 32 minutes - 44.3 MB

"Reflections on esports is produced by UMG Gaming" Topic 1: RLCS announced a new tournament format for Season X that includes $4.5 million in prizing. Topic 2: Thoughts on Ubisoft's new game HyperScape. Topic 3: Valorant team confirms no pick and bans for the time being. If you want to learn more about the talent and sponsors included in this episode please follow them on their Twitter: Taylor 'Reflections' Noble: @Reflections UMG Gaming: @UMGGaming

Episode: 26 New Rocket League feeder system for RLCS, Gucci enters esports, and 6 new agents for Valorant, and more!

June 30, 2020 21:00 - 29 minutes - 41 MB

"Reflections on esports is produced by UMG Gaming" Topic 1: The Field, a new feeder system to help transition those from Grand Master to pro Topic 2: Gucci partners with Fnatic to make a gaming inspired watch for Fnatic's LoL team Topic 3: SuperCakes confirms we will see a new agent every 2 months so 6 a year Topic 4: Riot Devs respond to the difficulties of porting Valorant from PC to Console Topic 5: Riots first ever Ignition tournament for NA was a huge success, my thoughts on it...

Episode: 25 100T and Faze have made some roster moves for Valorant and David Beckham enters esports!

June 26, 2020 21:00 - 19 minutes - 27.1 MB

"Reflections on esports is produced by UMG Gaming" Topic 1: 100T has finalized their new 5 man roster! Who were the 4 to join alongside Hiko? Topic 2: JasonR has been added to Faze as they new Valorant team captain! Topic 3: David Beckham has entered the esports scene with his new org Guild esports! Topic 4: Valorant as a BR? What would that even look like?? If you want to learn more about the talent and sponsors included in this episode please follow them on their Twitter: Tayl...

Episode: 24 Mixer blindsides everyone after merging with Facebook Gaming. What impacts will it have? Ft. Allenowns & SickDegenerate

June 22, 2020 23:39 - 43 minutes - 59.7 MB

"Reflections on esports is produced by UMG Gaming" Topic 1: What are the repercussions of Mixer merging with Facebook Gaming? Who will be impacted and what do those impacts even look like? Taylor, "Reflections" Noble brought on Allenowns and SickDegenerate to discuss this topic. If you want to learn more about the talent and sponsors included in this episode please follow them on their Twitter: Taylor 'Reflections' Noble: @Reflections Allenownz: @Allenownz Sickdegenerate: @Sickde...

Episode: 23 Fortnite Chapter 2 Season 3 thoughts, Onigod joins Dallas Fuel, and Valorant Ranked mode is upon us

June 19, 2020 21:00 - 28 minutes - 39.6 MB

"Reflections on esports is produced by UMG Gaming" Topic 1: Fortnite Chapter 2 Season 3! Topic 2: Onigod finally gets a break and joins Dallas Fuel. Persistence pays off! Topic 3: Rumored ranked and forfeit option being added in the next Valorant update. If you want to learn more about the talent and sponsors included in this episode please follow them on their Twitter: Taylor 'Reflections' Noble: @Reflections UMG Gaming: @UMGGaming

Episode: 22 Valorant Ignition Series, Ardiis cheating and match fixing allegations, $850k PUBG Mobile tournament

June 16, 2020 21:00 - 29 minutes - 40.4 MB

"Reflections on esports is produced by UMG Gaming" Topic 1: Valorant Ignition Series! What is it all about? What can we expect from this series as a whole? Topic 2: Valorant pro "Ardiis" allegations about cheating and match fixing. What side of the fence are you on? I personally think the allegations should be dropped and he should be free to continue his career in Valorant. Topic 3: PUBG Mobile reveals "Season Zero" and brings $850,000 to the table for 40 teams split between East and...

Episode: 21 FIFA and Gears next majors will be online vs LAN and Valorant patch notes plus Valorant port on console?

June 12, 2020 21:00 - 21 minutes - 29.9 MB

"Reflections on esports is produced by UMG Gaming" Topic 1: EA and Microsoft have officially announced their next events will be online instead of LAN. Is this a smart move? Topic 2: Valorant patch V1.01 discussion along with a possible Valorant port on console. If you want to learn more about the talent and sponsors included in this episode please follow them on their Twitter: Taylor 'Reflections' Noble: @Reflections UMG Gaming: @UMGGaming

Episode: 20 DMCA crackdown and Escape from Tarkov server wipes and Twitch drops Ft. Sick Degenerate

June 09, 2020 21:00 - 37 minutes - 51.9 MB

"Reflections on esports is produced by UMG Gaming" Topic 1: What's up with the DMCA crackdown? Entry level discussion to help bring you up to speed on the basics of DMCA and its effects on Twitch. Topic 2: What impact will Twitch drops have on Escape from Tarkov? Especially this close to the server wipes. If you want to learn more about the talent and sponsors included in this episode please follow them on their Twitter: Taylor 'Reflections' Noble: @Reflections Sickdegenerate: @Sick...

Episode: 19 Call of Duty legend Karma has retired! Popular streamer now Valorant pro Hiko has joined 100T Ft. Landon 'LandO' Sanders

June 05, 2020 21:00 - 41 minutes - 57 MB

"Reflections on esports is produced by UMG Gaming" Topic 1: It's a sad day for Call of Duty. Karma has announced his retirment from competitive Call of Duty after almost a decade of huge success. What will be his next move? Topic 2: Hiko has announced he has joined 100T. Was this a huge pick up for 100T? Will the investment in Hiko pay off? If you want to learn more about the talent and sponsors included in this episode please follow them on their Twitter: Taylor 'Reflections' Noble:...

Episode: 18 Initial thoughts on Valorant's full release!

June 02, 2020 21:00 - 25 minutes - 35.1 MB

"Reflections on esports is produced by UMG Gaming" Topic: Taylor "Reflections" Noble gives his initial thoughts on Valorant's full release. A lot has been updated and some new additions are in play! Valorant is shaping up to be a fantastic title and potential top tier esport. If you want to learn more about the talent and sponsors included in this episode please follow them on their Twitter: Taylor 'Reflections' Noble: @Reflections UMG Gaming: @UMGGaming

Episode: 17 What is eracing? Does it compare to traditional racing? Ft. Elliot Bishop

May 29, 2020 21:00 - 43 minutes - 60.2 MB

"Reflections on esports is produced by UMG Gaming" Topic: Eracing has been growing a ton as of recently due to the effects of Covid 19 and traditional races unable to be broadcasted or performed. The eracing scene is surprisingly competitive and offers a way for the younger generation to get involved with racing at some caliber. Taylor Noble brings on Director of Digital Media for UMG, Eliiot Bishop, to discuss how eracing is growing and if the time and dedication on the virtual level ca...

Episode: 16 Formula E Audi driver uses a ringer in a charity event and is Valorant ready for a full release?

May 26, 2020 21:00 - 24 minutes - 33.8 MB

"Reflections on esports is produced by UMG Gaming" Topic 1: Formula E racer uses a ringer during a charity event "Race at Home Challenge". Topic 2: Is Valorant ready for a full release on June 2nd? If you want to learn more about the talent and sponsors included in this episode please follow them on their Twitter: Taylor 'Reflections' Noble: @Reflections UMG Gaming: @UMGGaming

Episode: 15 Is aim assist in Fortnite overpowered? What is Military Gaming League? Ft. Sick Degenerate and Rich Long

May 22, 2020 21:00 - 47 minutes - 65.5 MB

"Reflections on esports is produced by UMG Gaming" Topic 1: Is aim assist in Fortnite too strong? Does it need a rework? "SickDegenerate" joins Taylor to discuss this issue. Topic 2: Rich Long discusses his background in gaming along with what Military Gaming League is all about. If you want to learn more about the talent and sponsors included in this episode please follow them on their Twitter: Taylor 'Reflections' Noble: @Reflections Sick Degenerate: @SickDegenerate Rich Long: @Sacks...

Episode: 14 What can be learned from the 'Valorant Elite Esports Rivalry Bowl' Ft. EsportsDoug

May 19, 2020 21:00 - 41 minutes - 56.9 MB

"Reflections on esports is produced by UMG Gaming" Topic 1: Valorant Elite Esports Rivalry Bowl recap. Topic 2: Most commonly used agents in the competitive Valorant scene as of yet. Topic 3: How is the scene going to look in the future for orgs, pros, and talent. If you want to learn more about the talent and sponsors included in this episode please follow them on their Twitter: Taylor 'Reflections' Noble: @Reflections Doug Cortez: @EsportsDoug UMG Gaming: @UMGGaming

Episode: 13 Artificial ping for 2020 Mid-Season Cup and Gears Rostermania! Ft. DeluxeHaas

May 15, 2020 21:00 - 37 minutes - 51.7 MB

"Reflections on esports is produced by UMG Gaming" Topic 1: How will Riot with the 2020 Mid-Season Cup between LCK and LPL battle the ping issues between the regions of China and Korea. Topic 2: Gears rostermania! After the Spring Quarter Online Major the scene basically imploded and players went everywhere. To discuss this topic I brought on Christopher “Deluxe” Hass to help me break it down. If you want to learn more about the talent and sponsors included in this episode please follow...

Episode: 12 Recap of the Gears Spring Quarter Online Major and Valorant's patch 0.50 discussion. Ft. Sickdegenerate

May 12, 2020 21:00 - 40 minutes - 56.3 MB

"Reflections on esports is produced by UMG Gaming" Topic 1: The Gears Spring Quarter Online Major has concluded and it was great! From the actual matches to production it was flawless and energy packed. Taylor breaks down how it unfolded and who ended up on top. Topic 2: Valorant's biggest patch is now live! Patch 0.50 has officially released and it brings a ton of changes from quality of life, agents, and even the gun mechanics. Sick Degenerate joins Taylor to discuss the impacts this pa...

Episode: 11 Gears spring quarter online major and T1 Valorant Invitational discussion

May 05, 2020 21:00 - 38 minutes - 52.6 MB

"Reflections on esports is produced by UMG Gaming" Topic 1: With the Gears spring quarter online major this weekend I wanted to give you a run down on some story lines and a background on some of the teams that will be competing this weekend. Topic 2: Going into the T1 Valorant Invitational all anyone could talk about was team Sentinels given the fact it includes OW MVP Sinatra. As the event concluded all anyone could talk about was Gen-G, a young talented roster, that walked away as the v...

Episode: 10 Fortnite's 2020 roadmap and thoughts on Valorant's newly released ranked mode Ft. Sickdegenerate

May 01, 2020 21:00 - 37 minutes - 51.8 MB

"Reflections on esports is produced by UMG Gaming" Topic 1: Fortnite just released their 2020 roadmap for competitive. This includes more cash cups, third party TO support, plans for a 2021 World Cup, and official broadcasts. Topic 2: Valorant's ranked mode is finally here! It is truly impressive this early into the beta that Riot is already releasing a competitive system of any kind. If you want to learn more about the talent and sponsors included in this episode please follow them o...

Episode: 9 Do online majors carry the same weight as LAN events, CDL Chicago, and CDL online production. Ft. Landon 'LandO' Sanders

April 28, 2020 21:00 - 43 minutes - 59.3 MB

"Reflections on esports is produced by UMG Gaming" Topic 1: How has the CDL handled production in regards to switching from LAN production to solely online production? We also discuss how the pros have adjusted from traditional LAN competitions to online play. Topic 2: Does winning an online major carry the same weight as winning a traditional LAN major? Topic 3: Recap of CDL chicago. Landon gives his expectations going into the event, surprises he witnessed, and an overall review of the...

Episode: 8 Fortnite's Travis Scott event, Valorant's leaked ranked mode, and is collegiate esports a good path to pro? Ft. Sick Degenerate

April 24, 2020 21:00 - 44 minutes - 61 MB

"Reflections on esports is produced by UMG Gaming" Topic 1: Fortnite's Travis Scott event was truly spectacular. It is without question Epic Games knows how to put on some great in game events! Topic 2: Valorant's ranked mode seems to be getting closer and closer to release. Most recently there was a leak of the 8 different types of ranks you could place in. Remember, we are only two weeks into the beta and Riot is already setting the bar high for competitive Valorant. On top of a ranked m...

Episode: 7 Legalization of esports betting in Nevada and NA/LATAM Gridiron finals

April 21, 2020 21:00 - 20 minutes - 28.1 MB

"Reflections on esports is produced by UMG Gaming" Taylor 'Reflections' Noble discusses the Gridiron finals for the NA/LATAM scene and who he thinks will take the bulk of the 25k prize pool. He also discusses the legalization of esports betting in Nevada and if this is a positive or negative for the esports world and what might come of it. If you want to learn more about the talent and sponsors included in this episode please follow them on their Twitter: Taylor 'Reflections' Noble: @...

Episode: 6 Doublelift's rumored trade from Team Liquid and Valorant's press release regarding their competitive future

April 17, 2020 21:00 - 28 minutes - 38.6 MB

"Reflections on esports is produced by UMG Gaming" Taylor 'Reflections' Noble discusses the rumor that League of Legend's star, Doublelift, is going to be traded from Team Liquid. This marks a huge moment in his career whether it is wanted or not. Taylor also has the opportunity to give his thoughts on the recent press release in regards to Valorant and its competitive future written by Whalen, also known as Magus, the director of esports for Riot Game's Valorant and TFT. If you want ...

Episode: 5 What Valorant, with Riot games, can learn from Fortnite dropping the ball on its competitive scene. Ft. Sickdegenerate

April 14, 2020 21:00 - 37 minutes - 51.5 MB

"Reflections on esports is produced by UMG Gaming" It's no question Fortnite is in a bad position with its community right now. However, if you were to go back a year ago Epic Games was at the peak of the gaming world and at one point had a fantastic competitive community. Now we see several successful pros leaving to venture into Valorant or other titles. Fortnite is far from dying and is still the biggest battle royale title, but the competitive scene could be much stronger if Epic wouldn...

Episode: 4 Professionalism in esports, where should the line be drawn? Ft. That1DanGuy

April 10, 2020 21:00 - 25 minutes - 35.3 MB

"Reflections on esports is produced by UMG Gaming" Professionalism in esports has always found itself in a grey area. As more eyes are drawn to an increasing amount of events, professional gamers are having to think more and more about their attitude and the way they carry themselves while live. Taylor 'Reflections' Noble is joined by That1DanGuy to discuss this topic and whether or not Overwatch competitors Lastro and Rascal being charged $1k for inappropriate bantor in game chat was justi...

Episode 3: Can Gears 5 new game mode, Gridiron, be in the competitive rotation? Ft. Ryan 'RyanFoolz' Summers

April 07, 2020 21:00 - 27 minutes - 38.3 MB

"Reflections on esports is produced by UMG Gaming" The Coalition is putting a lot into their new game mode Gridiron. With the announcement of the Gears 5 Esports Gridiron event with a prize pool of $45,000 it is obvious The Coalition wants to give this new game mode a fair test. For a new viewer or player of Gears, Grid Iron would be a much easier transition into the scene. Taylor 'Reflections' Noble is joined by Ryan 'RyanFoolz' Summers to discuss if Grid Iron has the potential to enter th...

Episode 2: Thoughts on Valorant with Drift0r and FNCS duos discussion with DuckyTheGamer

April 04, 2020 20:27 - 34 minutes - 47.4 MB

"Reflections on esports is produced by UMG Gaming" Taylor 'Reflections' Noble with special guest Drift0r discuss their overall thoughts on the new FPS by Riot games, Valorant. Reflections also has the opportunity to discuss FNCS Duos with DuckyTheGamer and how much of an impact the prize pool being shared between console and mobile will make. If you want to learn more about the talent and sponsors included in this episode please follow them on their Twitter: Taylor 'Reflections' Nobl...

Episode 1: COVID-19 and its impact on esports Ft. Slasher

March 27, 2020 18:39 - 17 minutes - 24.4 MB

"Reflections on esports is produced by UMG Gaming" From the nuclear family to the global economy, COVID-19 has had a trendemous impact on the world. No one is immune from its impact. People can no longer congregate in stadiums or gather around their televisions to watch traditional sports. Everything from the NFL to the NHL have been suspended indefinitely. Consequently, esports and gaming in general have seen a massive influx of not only viewership but also in various unique events that...