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Valorant
October 30, 2025

Zellsis rejoins Cloud9 two years after departing, penny also signs

VALORANT star Jordan “Zellsis” Montemurro has signed for Cloud9 for the third time in his career, two years after departing for Sentinels. The Canadian initially played for Cloud9’s Counter-Strike Global…
Esports Industry
October 30, 2025

Hard Rock Bet’s New Esports Games Accused of Being Slots in Disguise

Hard Rock Bet has launched a new series of online esports games that have been accused of being slots in disguise.  The platform, run by the Seminole Tribe of Florida,…
Esports Industry
October 30, 2025

IOC and Esports World Cup Foundation End Olympic Esports Games Partnership

The IOC and Esports World Cup Foundation are no longer working on their collaborative Olympic Esports Games project.
Dota 2
October 30, 2025

Underdogs Turn Dota 2 Rankings On Its Head At FISSURE Playground 2

Team Yandex’s cinderella run at FISSURE Playground 2 continues straight into the finals weekend.
Call of Duty
October 29, 2025

Call of Duty League Announces 2026 Season Schedule, Format & Changes

The Call of Duty League has announced the full schedule for its 2026 season, confirming when and where competition will take place as teams prepare for another year of action…
Sports Games
October 29, 2025

NASCAR Announces $100K Creator Series With TimTheTatman, CouRageJD, StableRonaldo, more

NASCAR is launching the NASCAR 25 Creator Series, featuring some of the biggest streamers on the planet competing for $100,000.
LoL Esports
October 29, 2025

BLG LoL Team Under Fire After Allegedly Being Spotted in Illegal Gambling Den

After dropping out of LoL Worlds 2025, a number of Bilibili Gaming’s team was allegedly spotted at an illegal gambling den in China.
Valorant
October 28, 2025

Chronicle’s Move to Vitality Will be Biggest Mistake of His Valorant Career

After almost three years with Fnatic, Valorant star Chronicle has decided to move on and join Vitality – a potentially colossal mistake.
Counter-Strike
October 28, 2025

Stewie2K Responds to Allegations of Owing $25,000 in Skins and Crypto

Stewie2k s under fire for allegedly scamming a Counter-Strike trader for $25,000 worth of skins and cryptocurrency. 
Dota 2
October 28, 2025

Two Favorites Fail To Qualify For FISSURE Playground 2 Playoffs

PARIVISION and Aurora Gaming couldn’t make it out of the group stage of the FISSURE Playground 2 Dota 2 tournament.
Dota 2
October 27, 2025

TI Winner Malr1ne Receives Dota 2 Ban Mid-Tournament

Malr1ne was hit with a Dota 2 ban just weeks after lifting the Aegis, right in the middle of a $1m tournament.
Esports Industry
October 27, 2025

Korean Police Shut Down $15m Illegal Gambling Network Using Gaming Cafes

Korean police have dismantled an illegal gambling operation that targeted minors in gaming cafes & allegedly generated over $15m in wagers. 
Fighting Games
October 27, 2025

Capcom Explains Capcom Cup 12 PPV Move After Mass Community Backlash

Capcom has spoken out about the decision to introduce PPV streaming for Capcom Cup 12 and SFL World Championship, after huge criticism.
Valorant
October 27, 2025

Envy Qualify for VCT with Ascension Victory But Already Have to Replace 2 Players

Team Envy has secured promotion to the VCT Americas League, but they're going to have to make some big changes as a result.
Halo
October 27, 2025

FormaL Speaks Out After Possible Final Game of Legendary CoD & Halo Career

FPS icon FormaL may have now played the final game of his legendary career, spanning multiple championships across multiple FPS titles.
Valorant
October 24, 2025

Boaster Puts End to Valorant Retirement Rumors & Signs New Fnatic Contract

Fnatic’s Valorant in-game leader Boaster has ended speculation about his future by signing a new contract with the organization.
LoL Esports
October 24, 2025

Mikyx Leaves Fnatic Just Days After Getting Knocked Out of Worlds 2025

Just days after they got knocked out of Worlds 2025 contention, Fnatic support Mihael “Mikyx” Mehle has already left the team.
Call of Duty
October 24, 2025

FormaL Opens Up on CoD Return Rumors as Retirement Talks Ramp Up

Halo star and former Call of Duty world champion FormaL has spoken out on his future and addressed the possibility of a return to CoD.
Call of Duty
October 24, 2025

Toronto Ultra Rebrands to Toronto KOI as Final Call of Duty Franchise to Change Name

Toronto Ultra has officially rebranded, taking on the name of its ownership to become Toronto KOI.
Fighting Games
October 23, 2025

Street Fighter 6 Pro Kakeru Retires in His Prime Due to Sudden Health Issues

Just months after winning $1 million at Capcom Cup 11, Street Fighter 6 pro Kakeru is stepping away due to health issues.
Counter-Strike
October 23, 2025

Senzu Responds to Shocking Mongolz CS2 Benching Month Before Major

MongolZ have been one of the best teams in the world in CS2, but the community has been left stunned by the benching of star player Senzu.
Counter-Strike
October 23, 2025

Counter-Strike 2 Skins Market Crashes in $2bn Market Cap Drop After October 23 update

The Counter-Strike skins market has seen a huge crash, with almost $2bn of market cap wiped, after an October 23 update.
LoL Esports
October 22, 2025

G2 Take Down FlyQuest at LoL Worlds 2025 to Guarantee Europe’s Best Finish in Years

G2 have broken the EU Worlds curse and made it to the quarter finals of Worlds 2025.
Esports Industry
October 22, 2025

Sportradar Granted License in UAE Gaming Expansion

The United Arab Emirates has granted Sportradar a gaming-related vendor licence as the country continues to expand its gaming options. 
Counter-Strike
October 22, 2025

electroNic and s1mple’s BC.Game Reunion Ends in Disaster With BIG Loss & LAN Miss

Denis “electroNic” Sharipov’s debut event under the BC.Game banner was spoiled by an on-form BIG.
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