Ethan Davison

Ethan is a freelance journalist covering Apex and its competitive scene for Dot. His work has been published in Wired and The Washington Post. Stay on top of his Apex reporting by subscribing to his Substack, The Final Circle.

Apex pros lash out at EA for ‘low-quality’ PCs provided at $1 million ALGS Stockholm LAN

Players are upset after a promised upgrade fell through.

Ethan Davison - Apr 27, 2022 1:27 pm2022-04-27T13:27:48-05:00

Apex Legends

How to earn Twitch drops from watching the ALGS Stockholm LAN

A Flatline skin and a new outfit for Horizon are among the rewards available for those who tune in.

Ethan Davison - Apr 26, 2022 12:01 pm2022-04-26T12:01:54-05:00

Apex Legends

Player at Apex boot camp reportedly tests positive for COVID ahead of Stockholm LAN

Players are throwing caution to the wind by practicing in close proximity and socializing without masks.

Ethan Davison - Apr 25, 2022 11:43 am2022-04-25T11:43:10-05:00

Apex Legends

EA sets strict COVID rules for Apex’s Stockholm LAN

A daily testing policy will bar players with a positive result from competing.

Ethan Davison - Apr 20, 2022 3:04 pm2022-04-20T15:04:14-05:00

Apex Legends

How to beat Malenia in Elden Ring

Taking out the toughest boss in Elden Ring requires a mixture of preparation, experience, and luck.

Ethan Davison - Apr 16, 2022 9:49 am2022-04-16T09:49:31-05:00

General

Banned from leaving the country, Ukrainian Apex pros will likely miss the Stockholm LAN

An exception to play the tournament online now appears unlikely.

Ethan Davison - Apr 14, 2022 1:31 pm2022-04-14T13:31:41-05:00

Apex Legends

Clip of Apex pro saying he’s not getting vaccinated ahead of Stockholm LAN raises questions about event’s COVID policy

Players seem unsure of the pandemic protocols at the upcoming LAN, the first for the Apex scene since 2019.

Ethan Davison - Apr 13, 2022 5:27 pm2022-04-20T14:47:17-05:00

Apex Legends

Bangalore, holding a G7 Scout, commands her teammates to push forwards in a fight.

ALGS to cover all travel expenses to Stockholm LAN after community backlash

The move came after a day of criticism from the pro Apex community.

Ethan Davison - Mar 30, 2022 8:03 pm2022-03-30T20:23:13-05:00

Apex Legends

Top Apex teams qualified for the $1 million Stockholm LAN—but some can’t afford to go

The ALGS is currently only funding travel for half of the teams going to Stockholm.

Ethan Davison - Mar 30, 2022 5:17 pm2022-03-30T17:17:24-05:00

Apex Legends

Team Liquid sails over rivals in final Pro League games, but Esports Arena finishes first overall

To qualify for LAN, Team Liquid needed to fend off rivals. Instead, they obliterated the field.

Ethan Davison - Mar 29, 2022 12:27 am2022-03-29T00:27:07-05:00

Apex Legends