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Counter-Strike
December 15, 2025

Vitality Become First Team to Win Back-to-Back CS2 Majors at StarLadder Budapest Major

Team Vitality are the champions of the StarLadder Budapest Major after defeating FaZe Clan, making Counter-Strike 2 history in the process.
Counter-Strike
December 12, 2025

Magisk Reportedly Out of Astralis With Minor Restructure On The Cards

The legendary Danish rifler, Emil “Magisk” Reif, is reportedly set to leave Astralis for the second time in his storied career—and Martin “stavn” Lund is unlikely to make a return.…
Esports Industry
December 12, 2025

Valve Bans Teams From Promoting Skins Gambling and Case Opening Sites

Valve has updated its tournament regulations to prohibit teams from promoting skins gambling or case opening sites on their jerseys.  The software company updated the terms of its Limited Game…
Counter-Strike
December 12, 2025

zonic Brands Falcons’ 2025 “Unacceptable” as They Exit StarLadder Budapest Major With Defeat to Spirit

Falcons disappointed in their final event of the year as a run of five top-four finishes in a row came to an abrupt end at the hands of Team Spirit…
Mobile Games
December 11, 2025

BLAST Partners with Supercell to Launch New Brawl Stars Esports Era

Tournament organizer BLAST has officially partnered with Supercell’s mobile hit – Brawl Stars – to create an improved ecosystem for the game’s professional scene. The Danish company signed a multi-year…
Esports Industry
December 11, 2025

OG Esports Announces Deal With Online Gambling Platform Melbet While Expanding In Southeast Asia

OG Esports has announced a partnership with the gambling company Melbet as the organization expands into Southeast Asia (SEA).  The partnership follows the esports team’s unveiling of an all-Filipino Dota…
Valorant
December 10, 2025

Riot Games Announce VCT EMEA Kickoff 2026 Schedule & New Format

Riot Games has revealed the full structure and competitive roadmap for the VCT EMEA 2026 Kickoff, confirming major format changes.
Fighting Games
December 10, 2025

Evo 2026 Missing Two Iconic Franchises as Games Lineup Announced

Evo Vegas and Japan games lineups have been announced and there are some standout omissions, with major fighting game names missing.
Dota 2
December 10, 2025

Dota 2 Legend Puppey Makes Coaching Debut With PARIVISION

Puppey has officially stepped up to take on his first Dota 2 coaching role, working with PARIVISION at DreamLeague Season 27.
Esports Industry
December 10, 2025

Fans of Premier League’s Worst Team Are Crashing Out Over Club’s Esports Investment

Wolves are on course to be the worst ever Premier League team, and fans think esports may be a reason for it.
Esports News
December 9, 2025

Brazil Settles On New Tax Rate For Esports Betting

Brazil has settled on a new gambling tax rate of 18%, a rise from the current 12%. The new rate will be implemented in stages until 2027. 
Esports Industry
December 9, 2025

BLAST Signs Multi-Year BetBoom Deal for Exclusive Brazil and LATAM Media Rights

BLAST has announced a multi-year partnership with BetBoom in Brazil and across Latin America, for CS2 and Dota 2.
Battle Royale
December 9, 2025

Battlefield REDSEC Open Series Delayed to 2026 Right Before Elite Series Launch

EA has confirmed the Battlefield REDSEC Open Series debut has been delayed, with the competition pushed into 2026 due to an in-game issue.
Counter-Strike
December 9, 2025

Dev1ce Reportedly Joining 100 Thieves in Planned Astralis CS Reunion

According to reports, Danish Counter-Strike icon Nicolai “device” Reedtz is set to join 100 Thieves as they return to the esport.
Dota 2
December 9, 2025

Dota 2 Legends Boycott Games of the Future 2025 Over Russian Government Links

Games of the Future 2025 was shaping up to be one of a top off-season Dota 2 event, but things have taken a turn as the event draws closer.
Casino
December 8, 2025

Krafton Betting on Indian Market as Ban on Gambling Boosts Prospects

Korean gaming company Krafton has confirmed that it will invest $50 million annually in the Indian market over the next 3-4 years. 
Dota 2
December 8, 2025

Tundra Wins Fourth Consecutive BLAST Slam V Trophy With Clean Sweep

Tundra Esports took down Team Yandex in the grand final of BLAST Slam V without breaking a sweat.
Counter-Strike
December 8, 2025

PGL Announces CS2 Major Singapore 2026: First Major in Southeast Asia

PGL has officially unveiled PGL Singapore Major 2026, the first Counter-Strike 2 Major to take place in Southeast Asia.
Counter-Strike
December 8, 2025

Our Best Playoffs Pick’Ems For CS2 StarLadder Budapest Major

We share our StarLadder Budapest Major 2025 playoffs stage Pick’Em predictions, attempting to complete Viewers Pass challenges.
Counter-Strike
December 8, 2025

HECZ Hints at OpTic Gaming Counter-Strike Return After 6 Years

OpTic Gaming ended their Counter-Strike operations in late 2019, but CEO HECZ has made a comment that could hint at a return.
Casino
December 5, 2025

Roblox Blocked in Russia Over “LGBT Propaganda”

Russia has blocked gaming platform Roblox over claims the website contains LGBT propaganda.  The country’s media regulator, Roskomnadzor, announced the ban on Wednesday, stating that Roblox is “rife with inappropriate…
Casino
December 4, 2025

Skin Gambling Report Highlights Risks, Youth Exposure, and Regulatory Gaps

A new report on gaming skin gambling claims minors frequently gamble using skins as currency on illegal websites. 
Esports News
December 4, 2025

Counter-Strike Player Calls Out “Disgusting Messages” From Losing Esports Bettors

As esports betting continues to grow, one Counter-Strike 2 competitor has called out people sending "disgusting messages" when he doesn't hit.
Esports Industry
December 4, 2025

Microsoft Excel World Championship 2025: What Even is Excel Esports?

Microsoft Excel is the best esport that you didn't even know was an esport, and the Excel World Championships 2025 have just finished.
LoL Esports
December 3, 2025

New LoL In-Game Coaching Rule is Useless for Top Teams

League of Legends is getting in-game coaching in some professional leagues, but could this actually be a hindrance instead of a help?
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