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Counter-Strike
November 3, 2025

Counter-Strike Players Protest Valve Decision to Reject Major Sticker Designs

Several CS2 pros have spoken out against Valve rejecting their hand-drawn autograph submissions for their personal stickers.
Valorant
November 3, 2025

johnqt Opens up On Big Changes in Sentinels VCT 2026 Roster

Johnqt has opened up on the changes with Sentinels' newest Valorant roster, including stepping away from the IGL role.
LoL Esports
November 3, 2025

Gen.G Knocked Out of Worlds 2025 as Chovy Falls Short Against KT Rolster

Gen.G were knocked out of League of Legends Worlds once again, and this time Chovy was completely outclassed in the mid-lane.
Esports Industry
October 31, 2025

ESIC Launches Certified Talent Agents Program for Gaming, Esports, and Entertainment

The Esports Integrity Commission (ESIC) has launched a new Certified Talent Agents Program to recognize and accredit individuals and organizations representing talent in esports, gaming, and entertainment. In a press…
Esports Industry
October 31, 2025

YouTube to Implement Stricter Rules Around Gambling and Video Game Violence

YouTube will implement new restrictions on content featuring graphic violence in video games and gambling. In a statement updating the policy, the platform said the changes are designed to maintain…
Valorant
October 31, 2025

neT Blasts “Unprofessional” Cloud9 Over Comments About Him After Benching

Benched Cloud9 Valorant star neT has hit out at his former Cloud9 teammates over comments made about him and his replacement in a podcast.
Counter-Strike
October 31, 2025

100 Thieves Reportedly Planning Counter-Strike Return with Former FaZe Star rain

100 Thieves could be making their long-awaited comeback to Counter-Strike, with reports suggesting they are close to signing rain.
Counter-Strike
October 31, 2025

Counter-Strike Legend dupreeh Claims Valve Rejected Him for Important Role

Counter-Strike legend dupreeh revealed that he reached out to Valve in regards to a job with them after announcing his retirement.
Counter-Strike
October 31, 2025

OG Eye Up cadiaN in Surprise Move After Benching nicoodoz and Chr1zN

OG have benched two of their most valuable players, Chr1zN and nicoodoz – and the rumoured replacement is an even bigger curveball.
Call of Duty
October 31, 2025

Barstool Sports Invests in Top Tier 2 Call of Duty Esports Team

Barstool Esports has officially started its foray into esports by funding a top Call of Duty Challengers team for the Black Ops 7 season.
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.
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