This week in esports news: Mixer will host the 2018 SMITE season for PC and consoles

There's a massive scholarship fund available, Mixer scoring exclusive broadcast rights, and more!

Twitch continues to dominate the streaming landscape for esports coverage but Microsoft is working hard to make some dents in Amazon's armor, the latest attempt being an exclusivity deal with Hi-Rez Studios to host the 2018 SMITE season. There's also a new scholarship fund to get younger minds working towards a career in esports.

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