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Fighting Games
March 10, 2026

Okay, I know the FGC is cheap, but y’all are getting a bit too worked up about the Capcom Cup 12 PPV at this point

While Japan has been fine paying to view larger Street Fighter tournaments in the past, Capcom made a mistake when they announced a worldwide pay-per-view system for the championship matches…
Esports News
March 10, 2026

Valve Faces Another Lawsuit Over Loot Boxes In Games

A second lawsuit in a matter of weeks has been filed against Valve, alleging that they knowingly operate unlawful gambling with loot boxes. 
Fortnite
March 10, 2026

Epic Games Confirms Fortnite V-Bucks Price Increase

Epic Games has confirmed sweeping changes, increasing the price of V-Bucks while adjusting Battle Pass rewards & subscription benefits.
Fighting Games
March 9, 2026

The FGC believes a Super Smash Bros. 6 announcement could be coming soon (but it may be cope)

One of my favorite things the FGC does is predict stuff about Super Smash Bros. This grew to its peak during Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, when everyone analyzed Masahiro Sakurai‘s…
Esports News
March 9, 2026

“It shouldn’t be about making money turning us into a joke”: Inside the Twitch Women’s Guild after Overcooked controversy

Ahead of International Women’s Day, Twitch announced the Women’s Guild Rivals tournament, which would feature the game Overcooked 2. This casual, cooperative cooking simulator seemed like an odd way to…
Counter-Strike
March 9, 2026

PGL Makes Massive $22M Counter-Strike 2 Commitment for 2027-28

PGL has committed $22 million to six annual Counter-Strike 2 tournaments through 2028, introducing a revenue-sharing and prize pool structure.
Apex Legends
March 6, 2026

Apex Legends Clamps Down on 3rd Party Devices in Huge Anti-Cheat Update

Respawn Entertainment has confirmed permanent bans for Apex Legends players using XIM, Cronus, and other hardware that manipulates controller.
Call of Duty
March 6, 2026

Call of Duty Releases Statement on Leaks as Prominent Leaker Ordered to Stop

Call of Duty has issued a public statement addressing the spread of leaks, after one leaker said they had been ordered to stop sharing.
Esports News
March 5, 2026

Esports Bettors Wagering More, With LoL Worlds Attracting Biggest Bets

Esports bettors wagered 31% more money in 2025 than in 2024, with League of Legends Worlds most popular, according to a new report.
Valorant
March 5, 2026

Boaster Wants This Valorant Agent Nerfed After Masters Santiago

Boaster has suggested that one of Valorant’s most mobile duelists may need tuning following the action at VCT Masters Santiago.
Esports World Cup
March 4, 2026

Esports World Cup Foundation Keeping “Close Watch” As Iran Conflict Escalates

The Esports World Cup Foundation has released a statement confirming that they are monitoring the ongoing situation across the Middle East.
Esports Industry
March 4, 2026

White House Debate Tencent Ownership of Fortnite and League of Legends Devs

US officials are reviewing Tencent’s investments in Riot Games, Epic Games, and other developers over potential national security concerns.
LoL Esports
March 3, 2026

Riot Games Confirms Only One New Champion for 2026 Amid League Next Development

Riot Games confirmed League of Legends will get only one new champion in 2026, alongside two big reworks of current champions.
Casino
March 3, 2026

Danish Esports Team Astralis Names Stake As New Betting Partner

Danish esports organization Astralis has announced it has signed a deal with online casino Stake as its new betting partner. 
LoL Esports
March 3, 2026

League of Legends First Stand 2026: Schedule, Format, Teams, More

Here's everything you need to know about League of Legends' First Stand event in 2026 including the teams taking part, Twitch rewards & more.
LoL Esports
March 2, 2026

League of Legends Dev Update Reveals Shyvana Rework, Ranked changes, and First Stand 2026 Details

Riot Games released a new Dev Update covering League of Legends gameplay balance, more ranked changes, and details on First Stand.
Valorant
March 2, 2026

Valorant Masters Santiago Swiss Draw Redone As Boss Admits “Mistaken” Live Draw

Valorant Masters Santiago had to re-draw the second round of Swiss Stage matchups following a mistake in the initial draw.
Pokémon
February 27, 2026

PokémonXP Marks New Festival-Style Event for Pokémon World Championships 2026

The Pokemon Company confirms PokemonXP, a new fan event running alongside the 2026 Pokemon World Championships in San Francisco.
LoL Esports
February 27, 2026

League of Legends EUW Gets Experimental Ranked Matchmaking Changes

Riot deploys experimental ranked matchmaking changes to EUW Solo/Duo, targeting autofill and secondary role balance in League of Legends.
Valorant
February 27, 2026

Valorant Masters Santiago Pick’Ems: Best Picks for Swiss Stage

Valorant Masters Santiago, the first Masters event of 2026, is finally here. Here are our top picks for your tournament Pick'Ems.
FIFA
February 26, 2026

Premier League Players Get EA FC 26 Ultimate Team Upgrades from Fantasy Points

Players in the Fantasy FC promo will receive upgrades based on real-world Fantasy Premier League performances.
Counter-Strike
February 26, 2026

New York Attorney General Sues Valve, Alleging Loot Boxes Are Illegal Gambling

New York Attorney General Letitia James has filed a lawsuit against Valve, claiming games like CS2 and Dota 2 promote gambling to minors. 
Gaming
February 26, 2026

Inside the Riftbound Qualifier in Bologna with the Top 8 players

The best Riftbound players in Europe break down their thoughts on the regional qualifiers in Bologna, Italy.
Esports News
February 25, 2026

Esports Among Lowest for Match-Fixing as Figures Decline

Sportradar reports a decline in esports match-fixing in 2025, with just 34 suspicious matches flagged. Here's how it compares to other sports.
LoL Esports
February 25, 2026

Support Meta, Self-Critique and Scrim Gods: Labrov on G2’s Road to the LEC Final

G2 sweep MKOI 3–0 to reach their 10th consecutive LEC Final in Spain, but Labrov says the team still has room to improve before next week.
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