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May 5, 2026
Minnesota moves to ban esports prediction markets after sports betting legal push fails
Minnesota lawmakers are advancing legislation that would explicitly prohibit esports prediction markets. Residents would then be left with no legal way to wager on events as the state’s efforts to…
May 5, 2026
Luminosity under fire for AI art celebrating MkLeo’s 4th place finish at Kagaribi
If there is one thing that the FGC can agree on, it’s a hatred of anything fake. Recently, Luminosity was called out for using AI to celebrate Leonardo “MkLeo” Perez‘…
May 4, 2026
Sakurai, wake up: Next Super Smash Bros. 6 release date specualtion has dropped
For about the 230498230498th time since Super Smash Bros. Ultimate came out, we’re getting word once more that Super Smash Bros. 6 is coming. This time, we could be getting…
May 4, 2026
Super Smash Bros. Melee is coming to Port Priority
Fighting game tournament organizer Port Priority is adding Super Smash Bros. Melee to its lineup for the first time. The event will be called Port Priority: DX. Port Priority: DX…
May 3, 2026
“I was planning my exit on media day”: xQc claims Overwatch League was inflating viewership with bots
Popular streamer Felix “xQc” Lengyel is claiming that the Overwatch League inflated its viewership numbers by viewbotting, and people are calling him out for “coping.” The Overwatch League was hype.…
May 3, 2026
Punk proposes to girlfriend backstage at Evo Japan
As of Sunday, May 3rd, Victor “Punk” Woodley got in second at Evo Japan. However, the Street Fighter 6 pro may have already won before that: he took the opportunity…
May 1, 2026
Everyone keeps yapping about Overwatch x Fortnite and I truly don’t GAF
For the past week, while looking for Overwatch news, I have just kept seeing leaks, hints, and rumors about Overwatch coming to Fortnite. And why does anyone care? The latest “hint” at the…
April 30, 2026
Is Daigo going to retire after loss to MenaRD?
The Street Fighter 6 community was holding its collective breath during a recent showmatch at Evo. The Legends LIVE showmatch featured veteran Daigo Umehara and Saul Leonardo “MenaRD” Mena II…
April 30, 2026
T1 addresses “ongoing increased incidents” of fans stalking their players
After years of minimal pushback from Riot, T1, or any other entities involved, some passionate fans in South Korea have continued to harass the players on T1 until Lee “Faker”…
April 29, 2026
Evo Legends LIVE showmatch ends with MenaRD getting bittersweet win over Daigo
One of the most anticipated showmatches in the history of FGC has wrapped up, and Street Fighter 6 fans have mixed feelings about the outcome. Evo Japan presented the Legends…
April 29, 2026
Gatekeeping is back in style: Japanese store quizzes customers before they can get latest Pokémon set
Scalpers remain a major problem in the Pokémon scene. Snatching all the booster packs and products in stores and then selling them online for more, due to the scarcity they…
April 29, 2026
Cache is back, and it’s looking even better in Counter-Strike 2
Well, Valve has done it: it has brought back Cache to Counter-Strike 2. The update has been long-awaited by fans since its port to CS2, and the rebuilt map is…
April 28, 2026
Study shows League of Legends isn’t totally mind-numbing after all, it could be brain nourishment
I guess the memes are dead: League of Legends isn’t literal brain rot degeneracy after all. A new study has shown that playing League can actually improve your brain function.…
April 28, 2026
Gen.G’s Arnold predicts the end of franchised esports leagues is nearing
Arnold Hur, Chief Operating Officer of Gen.G Esports, has predicted the end of the franchise and partnership era in esports, warning that only self-sustaining teams with solid business structures will…
April 28, 2026
Betsson Q1 profits drop, but esports expansion in Latin America could boost future revenue
Betting group Betsson AG announced its Q1 results, showing a drop in operating profits. The company performed well in emerging markets in Latin America, however, where esports betting is gaining…
April 27, 2026
“HOW IS THIS REAL”: Epic forced to add Second Chance Qualifier to FNCS after booting out pro players over rule confusion
Epic Games came forward with a solution of sorts after getting called out for its handling of the Fortnite Championship Series. Now, there’s a Second Chance Qualifier on April 28th…
April 27, 2026
KeSPA drops out of the ENC after organizers pressure Korean national team selection
South Korean outlet Sport Naver recently reported that the Korea eSports Association (KeSPA) has confirmed it will not participate in the 2026 Esports Nations Cup (ENC). The news comes as…
April 24, 2026
Riot reveals VCT EMEA Stage 2 Barcelona tickets with pre-sale starting May 7th
Riot Games has announced the VCT EMEA Stage 2 ticket launch dates: pre-sale begins May 7th, and general sale opens May 15th. The event takes place at the Olympic Arena…
April 24, 2026
Sportradar accused of promoting illegal gambling while claiming to protect esports
Sportradar claims to protect sporting integrity, monitoring for match-fixing in esports and other major sporting events. However, the company has been accused of generating as much as 40% of its…
April 24, 2026
Some League of Legends pros do not want to compete in the Esports Nations Cup
Saudi Arabia’s content mill is back this year with a new nations-themed tournament, taking place across different games throughout November this year. We’ve started to see the national teams’ coaching…
April 24, 2026
Supernova is back, and the biggest Smash tournament is about to be even bigger
Supernova (formerly Super Smash Con) is returning this summer after the Super Smash Bros. community was left wondering if 2025 was the last year. The FGC was left heartbroken after…
April 23, 2026
Ingrid looks completely terrifying, but Street Fighter 6 players need her to counter JP
Ingrid’s gameplay trailer has revealed that she’s just as weird and cool as Street Fighter 6 fans predicted. In a game full of straightforward fighters and cousin lovers, Ingrid’s quirky…
April 23, 2026
New gaming rules come into force in India from May 1
New rules for online gaming will finally come into force in India from May 1st. Under the new regulations, the government will promote esports, while real-money gaming will be prohibited. …
April 23, 2026
Sportsbooks increase political spending in bids for expanded markets
Three of the leading sportsbooks in the US, FanDuel, DraftKings, and Fanatics, are investing heavily in political spending as they lobby for favorable gambling markets. The companies contributed $42 million…
April 22, 2026
A Chinese monk that plays CS2 talks about tilting, stoicism, and the great things in gaming
One of the things players like to talk about online is trash talk. And that’s part of the culture of competitive gaming. But at times, you can have those moments…
