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Counter-Strike
October 17, 2025

k0nfig Retires from Competitive CS2 to Become Player Agent

Kristian “k0nfig” Wienecke has officially called it quits. The Danish rifler announced his retirement from professional play on October 15, ending a decade-long Counter-Strike career. He’s stepping away from the…
Counter-Strike
October 17, 2025

CS2 Player Reportedly Asked for Monthly Helicopter Rides to Join Team

Tier 2 Counter-Strike team BC.Game Esports, backed by the crypto casino of the same name, has shared a bizarre behind-the-scenes detail from their roster-building process. Speaking on the subject of…
Valorant
October 17, 2025

s0m Teases Retirement as NRG Reportedly Target New Controller Player

Although they won Valorant Champions 2025, it seems NRG may be on the lookout for a new player as Sam “s0m” Oh has teased that he will retire following their…
Esports Industry
October 16, 2025

Spain Launches Campaign Against Loot Boxes In Video Games

Spain‘s Ministry of Consumer Affairs has launched a campaign warning that loot boxes in video games encourage underage gambling. Under the slogan “Menos Loot Boxes, Mas Real Gamers” (Less Loot…
LoL Esports
October 16, 2025

CTBC Flying Oyster Dominate T1 at Worlds 2025 in One-Sided Match

CTBC Flying Oyster are by far the best team out of the LCP region, and they’ve made it to every international event this year. Now, after beating T1, it’s clear…
Dota 2
October 16, 2025

Yatoro Reveals Two Strongest Dota 2 Teams After Post-International 14 Roster Shuffle

As part of the core lineup of Team Spirit, who won both The International 2021 and 2023, Ukrainian legend Illya “Yatoro” Mulyarchuk is considered one of the greatest carry players…
Esports Industry
October 15, 2025

Class Action Lawsuit Filed Against Gaming Companies In Quebec Over Child Privacy Violations

A class action lawsuit has been filed in Quebec against the mobile gaming industry over allegations of serious violations of children’s privacy rights. Law firm Slater Vecchio filed the lawsuit…
LoL Esports
October 15, 2025

100 Thieves Overcome Impossible Odds to Beat BLG at LoL Worlds 2025

Despite being considered a much worse team than FlyQuest domestically and having significant issues traveling to Worlds 2025, 100 Thieves beat BLG, one of the world’s strongest teams, on the very first…
Esports Industry
October 15, 2025

ESL FACEIT Group Hit With Another Round of Layoffs as Almost 100 Impacted

ESL FACEIT Group (EFG) has reportedly carried out another round of layoffs as part of its ongoing efforts to streamline operations and ensure long-term profitability. Around 80 to 90 employees…
LoL Esports
October 15, 2025

Gen.G Launches Super-Limited Burger King Whopper for LoL Worlds 2025

Esports powerhouse Gen.G have teamed up with Burger King to create a brand new burger and a T-shirt for fans, but they’re incredibly limited, so you’ll have to be pretty…
Counter-Strike
October 15, 2025

FaZe Clan Survives CAC 2025 Early Elimination Scare by Skin of Their Teeth

On LAN in Shanghai, China, 16 Counter-Strike 2 (CS2) teams are battling for their share of the $1 million prize pool at CS Asia Championships (CAC) 2025. The start of…
Sportsbooks
October 14, 2025

Betting on Riot Games’ 2XKO Goes Live Through Data.bet at 2 NICE KO in France

Data.Bet has launched 2XKO betting. The sports betting solution supplier debuted its markets on the Riot Games title at the 2 NICE KO tournament in France at the weekend. In…
Dota 2
October 14, 2025

Team Falcons Bring in Surprise Satanic Stand-in for Dota 2 BLAST Slam IV

The reigning Dota 2 TI14 champions won’t be starting their 2026 season in full force as Team Falcons carry Oliver “skiter” Lepko has been ruled out of BLAST Slam IV…
LoL Esports
October 14, 2025

T1 Finally Qualify for LoL Worlds 2025 After Oner’s MVP Performance

Having finished in 4th place for the last LCK split before Worlds 2025, T1 had to play a set against Invictus Gaming, the LPL’s 4th seed, to make it to…
Dota 2
October 14, 2025

N0tail Returns To OG’s Dota 2 Roster For Limited Time

Dota 2 esports fans are in for a treat, as one of the most outstanding support players in history returns to compete for a limited time. Johan “N0tail” Sundstein, formerly…
Valorant
October 14, 2025

Valorant Boss Responds to Mass Complaints Over Patch 11.08 Before Game Changers Champs

Riot Games’ Global Head of Valorant Esports has addressed community complaints after a major Valorant patch landed just weeks before the 2025 Game Changers Championship (GCC) — a move that many…
Counter-Strike
October 14, 2025

Valve Tests CS2 Update That Could Break Defuse Fakes

Valve has surprised the Counter-Strike 2 (CS2) community with a pre-release Beta Depots update (version 1.41.1.3-rc1), now available for testing. In the update, there’s a change that could significantly impact…
Esports Industry
October 13, 2025

Team SENZA Suspended Amid ESIC Betting Investigation

The Esports Integrity Commission (ESIC) has imposed an interim suspension on Team SENZA (also known as “Rosy”, following its acquisition by Senza) and its current rostered players, coaches, and team…
Esports Industry
October 13, 2025

Oddin.gg Secures Brazil Certification for Esports Betting Expansion

Esports betting supplier Oddin.gg has received official certification from Gaming Laboratories International (GLI), clearing the way for it to launch its esports iFrame product in Brazil under the country’s new…
LoL Esports
October 13, 2025

BNK FEARX Takes Revenge on Dplus Kia in Dramatic 2025 ASI Grand Final

The 2025 Asia Invitational (2025 ASI) ran from October 6 to 12, serving as a tasty online event for League of Legends (LoL) esports fans to consume ahead of Worlds…
LoL Esports
October 13, 2025

100 Thieves Blast “Horrible” Practice Ahead of LoL Worlds 2025

Worlds 2025 will be the last time 100 Thieves is competing in League of Legends in the foreseeable future, and it’s off to an abysmal start according to their support…
LoL Esports
October 13, 2025

Luminosity’s LoL Future in Question After Disguised Loss for LCS 2026 Qualification

Disguised have won the LTA 2026 promo series, meaning they’ll be sticking around through the year and will have another chance to fight the best League of Legends teams in…
Counter-Strike
October 13, 2025

BIG Bench Star Player to Promote Untested Academy IGL

BIG have been very active in the roster change department recently for their Counter-Strike 2 team, adding a new AWPer and now making the surprising decision to bench their star…
Counter-Strike
October 13, 2025

Vitality CS2 End Months-Long Trophy Drought at ESL Pro League Season 22

After dominating in the first half of 2025, Vitality’s Counter-Strike 2 team have finally added another trophy to their collection with victory over Falcons at ESL Pro League Season 22.…
Counter-Strike
October 10, 2025

Infamous Counter-Strike 2 matchfixer unbanned after informant reduction

Previously banned for matchfixing, Russian player Erkhan “gokushima” Bagynanov recently had his sentence reduced following his assistance with other matchfixing cases. The 25-year-old had impressed during his time with FORZE after…
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