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July 30, 2025
Shopify Rebellion Dumps Dota 2 After Losing Too Much
Shopify Rebellion has officially exited the Dota 2 scene, and the owner of the organization cited the team’s poor performance as the chief reason why. Shopify Rebellion made waves when…
July 30, 2025
Twitch CEO Claims Viewbotting is a Small Streamer Problem
Twitch CEO Dan Clancy has revealed that viewbotting is on the company’s radar, but says that big streamers are generally innocent. On July 30, 2025, Dan Clancy appeared on a…
July 29, 2025
Cologne 2025 playoffs: Preview and prediction
IEM Cologne 2025 has reached the playoffs, but having so few teams doesn’t make match predictions any easier. 24 teams came to Germany for a shot to play at the…
August 6, 2025
LoL Pros Want the Game’s Balance to be Worse
League of Legends is currently in one of the best states of balance its ever been, but some LoL pros are calling on Riot to mess it up on purpose.…
August 6, 2025
OG to Court Betting Sponsors After €3 Million Operating Loss
Esports organization OG has revealed troubling financial issues despite maintaining multiple high-profile crypto sponsors. OG is a household name in esports, fielding teams across six different esports with a massive…
July 29, 2025
s1mple Signs to BC.Game CS2 in Surprise Transfer
After nearly two years of awkwardly sitting on the bench, Global Offensive GOAT Oleksandr “s1mple” Kostyliev is breaking ties with Natus Vincere to play for BC.Game. s1mple and BC.Game revealed the…
July 29, 2025
Dutch Esports Gambling Targeted by VDD House Candidates
The Dutch general elections in October could lead to sweeping reforms in the country’s gambling industry, and esports are likely to get caught in the crossfire. Gambling is now a…
July 29, 2025
Donk’s Biggest Rival at IEM Cologne Is His Own Teammate
IEM Cologne 2025 is now in full swing, and expected statistical MVP Danil “donk” Kryshkovets is facing stiff competition for the title of the event’s best player. His biggest rival?…
July 29, 2025
Basilisk Calls on Esports Fans to Save Science
Science-based esports organization Basilisk Esports is calling on esports fans worldwide to save science with multiple new partnerships. Basilisk has announced new working relationships with the California Institute of Technology…
July 29, 2025
The Fastest Way to Raise Your Behavior Score in Dota 2
A low behavior score can cause trouble in Dota 2, but the number won’t raise on its own. Valve’s behavior score system is designed to weed out unruly players from…
July 26, 2025
Riot Confirms Beijing, Shanghai, Chengdu as Host Cities for Worlds 2025
Worlds 2025 will return to China, and Riot has finally revealed the host cities for the international championship. On July 25, 2025, League of Legends developer Riot Games confirmed that…
July 25, 2025
Dignitas Adds Photon in Surprise Roster Move Before LTA
Just days before the start of LTA North Split 3, Dignitas has announced the signing of veteran top laner Kyeong “Photon” Gyu-tae. The surprise announcement comes just before the final…
July 25, 2025
Three CS2 Teams Claim First Play-in Wins at IEM Cologne
The play-ins at IEM Cologne 2025 are underway, and three teams have already claimed spots in the group stage. GamerLegion, Ninjas in Pyjamas, and FaZe Clan are the first teams…
July 25, 2025
s1mple Hints at Switch to Gambling After CS2 Retirement
Counter-Strike icon Oleksandr “s1mple” Kostyljev has hinted at a career change after an unexpectedly successful stint with gambling. During a stream on July 22, 2025, s1mple told fans that he…
July 29, 2025
Jojopyun Claims ARAMs are the Secret to Get Good at LoL
ARAMs were the best-kept secret to improving in League of Legends, but freshly-crowned pro Jojopyun just spilled the beans. Movistar KOI mid laner Joseph “Jojopyun” Pyun just finished a stellar…
July 25, 2025
Leaks Claim Blitz Royale Will Become Permanent in Fortnite
Blitz Royale quickly became one of the most popular modes in Fortnite, and several insiders claim that Epic is going to make it a permanent installment. Chapter 6: Season 3…
July 25, 2025
Team Liquid’s New Sponsor Mirage Digital Explained
Team Liquid has announced a new partnership with Mirage Digital, but what exactly does the mysterious company do? One of the world’s most recognizable esports organizations is adding a new…
July 25, 2025
Vi Announced for 2XKO as Riot Launches New Beta Test
Riot Games has revealed that fan-favorite champ Vi will be the next addition to the growing roster of 2XKO. The latest reveal was announced through 2XKO’s official social media channels…
July 25, 2025
Korea May Get Esports Betting Soon as Industry Soars
As the betting market in Korea continues to ramp up, there’s a real chance that esports will soon be on the table. South Korea is widely recognized as the cradle…
July 23, 2025
Is the MP9 Still Good in CS2 Season 3?
The CT meta got a good shakeup in CS2 Season 3, but is the MP9 nerf enough to give other SMGs the spotlight? Valve has done a great job of…
July 23, 2025
IEM Cologne 2025: Teams, format, and favorites explained
The “Cathedral of Counter-Strike” is all set up for the return of IEM Cologne, and all the top teams are coming together to crown a champion. Cologne, Germany, is a…
July 22, 2025
The Underdogs to Watch at The International 2025
The International 2025 has a talent-heavy field, but we see three underdog teams with a chance to pull off an upset for the ages: Team Nemesis, Natus Vincere, and HEROIC.…
July 25, 2025
Rivalry’s Q1 Numbers are in: Is the Esports Bookie in Trouble?
Rivalry has belatedly released its financial results for Q1, and while the esports-first bookie says it’s proud of its progress, some of the company’s moves have proven controversial. After months…
June 6, 2025
The Best TV Shows Based on Video Games You Can Watch Right Now
Adapting video games into television hasn’t always gone smoothly (as those old enough remember the old Super Mario show can remember) but in recent years, studios have finally figured out…
June 6, 2025
The International 2025 Closed Qualifiers: All Teams Overview
With DreamLeague Season 26 wrapped up, it’s time to shift our attention to the next big chapter: The International 2025 Closed Qualifiers. While some regions are still battling it out…