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March 18, 2026
Competitive Heroes of the Storm is kind of back from the dead and returning to BlizzCon, where it was previously murdered
If you’re an old-school Heroes of the Storm fan, you might remember BlizzCon 2018, when we had a great final. Then, weeks later, Blizzard announced the death of competitive HoTS…
March 18, 2026
Are you LGBTQ+ and play Overwatch? Join the Gay Games, which has esports for the first time
The 12th Gay Games will add esports to the tournament for the first time. Along with usual sports like lifting, rowing, golf, badminton, track, and wrestling, the upcoming Gay Games…
March 17, 2026
Rupal dropped after using racial slur and I’m already over the Team Liquid hate, especially when y’all are hypocrites too
Team Liquid‘s Rupal “Rupal” Zaman was recently barred from trialing for the United States’ Overwatch World Cup team after he used a racial slur during a scrim. In response, Team…
March 17, 2026
Logan Paul uses ChatGPT to pretend he likes Pokémon, turns out he’s just a tourist using the scene for money
With Pokémon Champions dropping in a month and Pokémon World Championship 2026 arriving in San Francisco this summer, the esports scene is definitely heating up. However, not everyone involved in…
March 17, 2026
PUBG publisher Krafton found guilty of using ChatGPT to avoid paying bonuses and legally fire CEOs
Krafton is being forced to bring back a recently fired CEO after the game publisher was caught using ChatGPT to find ways to avoid paying previously promised performance bonuses. It…
March 16, 2026
Man gets the cops called on him for having an offensive Xbox gamertag
A recent Reddit post details the night a gamer was approached by police over his “offensive” social media handle and gamertag. In the post, the gamer said he’s had the…
March 16, 2026
“Take some time to read about WW2”: Team Liquid’s tweet gets backlash from Counter-Strike 2 community
A social media post criticizing Team Liquid players sparked discussion across the Counter-Strike 2 community after the organization publicly responded. On March 13th, a post on X sharing match statistics…
March 16, 2026
The Capcom Cup 12 winner was only 21 years old: Are the old guard of the FGC on their way out?
In case the Pay-Per-View structure made you miss the Capcom Cup 12, we are here to tell you that the winner is Sahara, a 21-year-old from Japan who just became…
March 16, 2026
FGC esports is getting taken over: Saudi Arabia’s EGDC acquires large Capcom stake after taking over SNK Corporation
I think Saudi Arabia has realized the FGC has no money, making it pretty easy to buy everything and take it over. According to GameBiz, the Saudi-based investment firm Electronic…
March 16, 2026
The new League of Legends Demon theme for Season 2 could make for a very interesting Nocturne update
As spotted several days ago, it appears the next season of League of Legends 2026 is going to be about hunting demons. The news comes from Gamescom LATAM’s Instagram post,…
March 14, 2026
I’m glad Riot Games is restricting its games to 18-plus, let’s bring that to the United States
Over the weekend, social media exploded when Riot Games announced an age restriction in Brazil intended to prevent minors from accessing its games. This coincided with Brazil’s Digital Statute of…
March 13, 2026
Games with loot boxes to be rated 16 in new rule starting in June 2026
The European video game rating system, Pan European Game Information (PEGI), announced it will upgrade the ratings for games that contain loot boxes. Under the new rules, set to come…
March 13, 2026
The FGC had nothing to do this weekend (since they wouldn’t pay to watch Capcom Cup 12) so they are analyzing Chun-Li’s body instead
I’ve consistently covered the sexualization and objectification of women in gaming over the past few years, highlighting the gaming community’s desire for sexy, beautiful women all with the same body…
March 13, 2026
No, Melee pro Zain did not expose himself on stream… That was the other Zain
The Super Smash Bros. Melee community was shocked when they learned that Zain, the seemingly wholesome top player, had been banned from Twitch, especially after the FGC found out it…
March 13, 2026
Esports burnout is a huge and overlooked issue, and ZETA DIVISION wants to solve it
ZETA DIVISION is researching ways to extend esports pros’ careers, a challenge that has plagued the industry since its inception. On March 13th, ZETA DIVISION announced a joint research project…
March 13, 2026
Jeff Kaplan explains why the Overwatch League failed, but I think Blizzard failed the Overwatch League
In a super-long interview with Lex Fridman on a recent episode of his podcast, former Overwatch boss Jeff Kaplan discussed his career in gaming, including his time leading the Overwatch…
March 13, 2026
For the first time ever, the FGC wants Nintendo to sue someone: the U.S. government
The White House is on some strange kick, using video games to create cringe content on X (formerly Twitter), likely because it knows it will spark controversy and get people…
March 12, 2026
Valve’s loot boxes need to be regulated, but the New York lawsuit is just boomer hysteria
Valve has responded to an ongoing lawsuit filed in New York that claims it violated gambling laws with its loot boxes. Valve’s response: No. Multiple lawsuits have been filed against…
March 12, 2026
Aleksib doesn’t pull off tax evasion strat effectively, likely facing consequences in court
Natus Vincere captain Aleksi “Aleksib” Virolainen is currently under investigation for tax fraud in Finland. First reported by a Finnish news outlet, Aleksib has been accused of aggravated tax fraud.…
March 11, 2026
Extraction shooters are not great esports, but Marathon is certainly trying with the Tau Ceti Cup
Bungie announced the Tau Ceti Cup, Marathon‘s inaugural creator tournament, scheduled for Saturday, March 14 at 11 AM PT. Six teams will compete for custom prizes while viewers earn exclusive…
March 11, 2026
Overwatch dev calls tracking Steam player counts “maidenless behavior” — does it predict a game’s death or make it happen?
Overwatch knows a thing or two about a decline in player count. After many questionable and unpopular choices with Overwatch 2 (now just Overwatch), gamers were calling it a “dead…
March 11, 2026
Fortnite’s V-Bucks price increase aint as bad as it sounds
Epic Games has announced it will increase the cost of Fortnite‘s V-Bucks, much to the probable dismay of parents worldwide. However, the cost is not that bad, with Epic trying…
March 11, 2026
Kalshi Could Offer Global Esports Markets As Platform Expands Internationally
Kalshi has partnered with Brazilian exchange XP, marking its first international expansion with plans to reach 140 countries.
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…
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.
