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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.
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.
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.
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…
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…
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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…
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,…
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.
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.
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…
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.