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January 16, 2026
STYKO on Why Chasing the “Next Molodoy” in Counter-Strike is Way Harder Than it Looks
Molodoy was arguably the Counter-Strike revelation of 2025 – but STYKO believes teams trying to find "the next molodoy" is futile.
January 15, 2026
Microsoft, Sony & Nintendo Update Commitment To Safer Gaming Aimed At Protecting Minors
Three major gaming companies, Microsoft, Nintendo, and Sony, have released a joint statement reiterating their commitment to safer gaming.
January 16, 2026
ALGS Champs 2026 Day 1 Recap: ImperialHal Dominates, Liquid & Thieves Struggle
All the highlights and lowlights from day one of the Apex Legends Global Series Championship 2026 in Sapporo, Japan.
January 15, 2026
FlameZ Reflects on Vitality’s Dominant 2025 and the Challenge of Staying on Top
Without a doubt, 2025 was Vitality’s year. We spoke with entry fragger flameZ about how they keep progressing in 2026.
January 15, 2026
ImperialHal Furious After Controller Banned 12 Hours Before Apex Legends Champs
ImperialHal was fuming after he was told his controller is banned just 12 hours before ALGS Champs – but he's still frying the opposition anyway.
January 16, 2026
Call Of Duty Champion Calls Out Sports Gambling As “Ruining Young Men”
Former Call of Duty world champion Jordan Kaplan has said he believes sports gambling is ruining a generation of young men.
January 14, 2026
Dhokla to Make Unlikely LCS Return in 2026
Many expected Dhokla to have a sure LCS roster spot in 2026 but he didn't – though that could be changing, at least temporarily.
January 14, 2026
Mississippi Proposes Legalizing Online Esports Betting
Lawmakers in Mississippi have filed a bill that could see the state allow users to wager on esports contests, after failed attempts in 2025.
January 14, 2026
CSGO Legend Friberg Plans to “Bring Back Swedish CS” in New Coaching Role
The King of Banana is ready to take Swedish Counter-Strike back to the top as the head coach of Johnny Speeds.
January 14, 2026
Falcons and MOUZ Risk Huge Drop Off by Not Changing Counter-Strike Rosters
CS rostermania was a disappointment, but these two teams may have lost the most from not changing.
January 13, 2026
paiN Gaming Suspends LoL Star TitaN Following Sexual Harassment Allegations
paiN Gaming has announced the indefinite suspension of Alexandre “TitaN” Lima following a series of serious allegations.
January 13, 2026
CS2 Pros Split on Anubis Return as Train Removed From Active Duty Map Pool
Fans were expecting Cache would make its return for Season 4 of Counter-Strike 2, but the actual change has left pros disappointed.
January 13, 2026
Parker and Scofield Get Their Revenge on Heroic to Qualify for Dota 2 DreamLeague S28
Dota 2's Parker and Scofield had the chance to do the unthinkable against their former Heroic teammates, and they pulled it off.
January 13, 2026
Valorant Fans Have One Major Concern About New Envy Roster
Envy is officially making its return to Tier 1 Valorant, and the organization is starting the new year with a polarizing roster.
January 12, 2026
BetRivers Raises Minimum Stake In Illinois Again As Chicago Tax Hits Esports Bettors
BetRivers has again raised the minimum betting stake in Illinois as the company responds to a new Chicago city tax on gambling.
January 12, 2026
Fallout: London’s creator on what Bethesda have to get right with Elder Scrolls VI & Fallout 5, the problem with $100 games & what it would take to bring Grand Theft Auto back to London
Fallout: London's Project Lead revealed how the success of the mod led to rubbing shoulders with Larian, and shared his ideas for GTA: London.
January 12, 2026
The Jynxzi vs amustycow Rocket League 1v1 Finished in 18 Seconds in Shocking Fashion
Jynxzi and popular Rocket League content creator amustycow had a first-to-100 1v1 with Jynxzi up by 99 – and it ended surprisingly quick.
January 9, 2026
Rhode Island Could Offer Esports Betting As State Opens Bidding For One More Sportsbook
While extending its contract with IGT, Rhode Island has said it will grant one more sportsbook a gambling license this year to expand from its monopoly market.
January 9, 2026
OpTic Methodz Reveals CDL Contract Stipulation That Could Force LA Thieves Roster Change
Methodz has revealed the stipulation in OpTic Texas' loan agreement with LA Thieves for Nium that could change everything for the CDL team.
January 9, 2026
PhiDX On Whether Tekken 8 Can be Saved After Season 2 Almost Killed the Game
Season 2 of Tekken 8 was one of the worst updates in video game history, but does PhiDX think it can be saved?
January 9, 2026
Aurora Snatch Vici Gaming Star Offlaner Ws to Complete Dota 2 Roster
Aurora is making more Dota 2 roster changes ahead of the 2026 season. After a lacklustre end to the year, the team signed Ws.
January 8, 2026
Nebraska Bill That Would Allow Online Esports Betting Carried Into New Legislative Session
Two bills in Nebraska that would allow online esports betting in the state have been carried over into the new legislative session for consideration.
January 8, 2026
Esports Nations Cup Promises $20M+ Funding & Opens National Team Partner Applications
The Esports World Cup Foundation has officially introduced its national team representation framework for the Esports Nations Cup 2026.
January 8, 2026
Astralis Going International is the Final Nail in the Coffin For Danish Counter-Strike
For the final five years of CS:GO, Danish players were the undisputed kings of Counter-Strike. Now, the Danish CS scene may well be dead.
January 8, 2026
The New BC.Game Roster Will Fail and Set Portuguese Counter-Strike Back Years
BC.Game have decided to skip the VRS headache with their new CS2 team, but it isn't destined to work out well for them.