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July 10, 2026
Dropping hot in Paris: The Apex Legends EWC breakdown
If you have been wondering where all the chaos in competitive gaming is heading this week, look no further than Paris. Apex Legends is taking center stage for the opening…
July 9, 2026
The internet spent billions of hours watching these esports teams in 2026
We are officially past the halfway mark of 2026, which means the data nerds have crunched the numbers to figure out exactly which esports teams are hijacking our collective attention…
July 9, 2026
French gambling regulator warns “all esports betting is illegal” as Esports World Cup starts in Paris
The Esports World Cup got underway in Paris this week and will attract bettors around the globe. However, France’s gambling regulator (ANJ) has warned that any wagering on the event…
July 8, 2026
ESL joins Valve in banning CS2 skin trading and gambling sponsors for teams
ESL FACEIT Group (EFG) has banned esports organizations from promoting CS2 skin trading, case-opening, or skin gambling sites. The move comes after Valve implemented a similar ban last year. EFG…
July 8, 2026
T1 sent packing from 2026 Mid-Season Invitational after G2 Esports wins best-of-five match
The League of Legends universe just experienced a massive shift in the matrix. If you have been following the competitive scene for a while, you know that the rivalry between…
July 7, 2026
Riot has almost made League of Legends esports sustainable. Hint: they had to stop taking themselves so seriously
For a long time, the running joke in the gaming world was that esports is just a massive, incredibly expensive black hole for cash. Publishers threw millions of dollars at…
July 7, 2026
Online esports betting could be made illegal by new bill in Ohio
Lawmakers in Ohio are proposing a ban on online sports betting, including wagering on esports events. If the legislation passes, it would make the state the first to criminalize sports…
July 6, 2026
VALORANT Mobile just left PC players crying in the pre-game lobby with new World Cup bundle
It is a tough day to be a PC player. While keyboard-and-mouse purists like to think they get all the coolest toys, Riot Games just handed VALORANT Mobile players an…
July 6, 2026
Viva Las Vegas: The 2026 CDL Champs bracket is locked and loaded
How is it already the end of the Call of Duty League season? It feels like we just opened up Black Ops 7 for the first time, and now we…
July 3, 2026
Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves takes over the Esports World Cup
Get your fight sticks ready, because the fighting game community is about to get a massive dose of nostalgia mixed with high stakes. The Esports World Cup is throwing its…
July 3, 2026
Overwatch is heading back to the Esports World Cup and things are already wild
Pack your digital bags and get your payload-pushing shoes on because the world’s elite Overwatch squads are heading back to the global stage. The Overwatch Champions Series Midseason Championship is…
July 2, 2026
Pack your bags, we are heading to Shanghai for The International 2026
Get your mouse fingers warmed up and your sleep schedules thoroughly ruined. The regional qualifiers have officially wrapped up, the dust has settled, and we finally have the complete list…
July 2, 2026
The day Justin Wong had to go full villain mode at EVO 2026
Grab your popcorn, folks, because we are diving headfirst into some serious, high-stakes fighting game community drama. Usually, Justin Wong’s channel is all about god-tier combos, hyping up indie titles,…
July 1, 2026
The Esports World Cup just dropped a hype trailer and everyone is wondering if they accidentally invited a footballer
The Esports World Cup 2026 is right around the corner, and the organizers decided to kick the hype train into overdrive by dropping a flashy new trailer. The concept was…
July 1, 2026
It is time to d-d-d-deodorize: Yu-Gi-Oh tournament paused for aggressive body odor
Tabletop gaming can get intense, but a local card shop in Oregon recently discovered that the competition was getting a little too fragrant. Chronos Games & Gifts, an indie store…
June 30, 2026
BlizzCon 2026 resurrects the ultimate esports rivalries
Dust off your mechanical keyboards and get your energy drinks ready because BlizzCon 2026 is officially leaning into maximum nostalgia. Blizzard just dropped a massive update on what is waiting…
June 30, 2026
Get ready to rumble: The MLBB and Street Fighter 6 crossover is almost here
Mobile Legends: Bang Bang loves a good crossover, but this upcoming partnership might just take the entire arcade cake. Moonton is officially bringing the heavy hitters of Capcom’s legendary fighting…
June 29, 2026
Every reveal that got the FGC hype at Evo 2026
If your hands are sore from clapping and your vocal cords are completely shredded, congratulations, you probably just survived the absolute onslaught of announcements that dropped at EVO 2026. Las…
June 29, 2026
The bull stays golden: How MenaRD just broke Evo 2026
If you ever find yourself lined up against Saul Leonardo “MenaRD” Mena II in Street Fighter 6, do yourself a favor and bring a spare pair of thumbs. The Dominican…
June 27, 2026
League of Legends Classic leaked: Pack Your Bags, We Are Going Back To Season 4
The rumor mill can finally take a well-deserved nap. After a barrage of leaks from dataminers and some incredibly loud whispers from former pros, Riot Games looked at the mounting…
June 26, 2026
Drop in: PUBG Nations Cup 2026 Grand Finals starts now
If you thought international sports rivalries were intense, wait until you see what happens when you drop 120 esports players onto a virtual island and tell them to fight for…
June 26, 2026
Fanatics launches bad actor program, which could protect esports players from abusive gamblers
Fanatics Sportsbook has announced the launch of the Bad Actor Program in collaboration with IC360 and Signify Group. The project could see gamblers who abuse esports players punished with betting…
June 25, 2026
Tier 2 underdogs, new groups, and Brazil Finals: Welcome to VCT Stage 2
Riot Games just unleashed all the juicy details for VCT Americas 2026 Stage 2, and the stakes have officially bypassed normal limits and entered the stratosphere. Kicking off on July…
June 25, 2026
Kalshi sues Illinois, CFTC sues Kentucky as esports prediction markets continue to grow
Kalshi has filed a lawsuit against Illinois over the state’s attempts to regulate prediction markets. The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) had already sued the state and has also taken…
June 24, 2026
Alberta restricts gambling promotions ahead of launching regulated esports betting
Alberta will launch its regulated gambling market next month, which includes authorized esports betting. The province, however, is taking a tougher stance on promotions, prohibiting companies from advertising free bets…