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December 8, 2025
HECZ Hints at OpTic Gaming Counter-Strike Return After 6 Years
OpTic Gaming ended their Counter-Strike operations in late 2019, but CEO HECZ has made a comment that could hint at a return.
December 5, 2025
Roblox Blocked in Russia Over “LGBT Propaganda”
Russia has blocked gaming platform Roblox over claims the website contains LGBT propaganda. The country’s media regulator, Roskomnadzor, announced the ban on Wednesday, stating that Roblox is “rife with inappropriate…
December 4, 2025
Skin Gambling Report Highlights Risks, Youth Exposure, and Regulatory Gaps
A new report on gaming skin gambling claims minors frequently gamble using skins as currency on illegal websites.
December 4, 2025
Counter-Strike Player Calls Out “Disgusting Messages” From Losing Esports Bettors
As esports betting continues to grow, one Counter-Strike 2 competitor has called out people sending "disgusting messages" when he doesn't hit.
December 4, 2025
Microsoft Excel World Championship 2025: What Even is Excel Esports?
Microsoft Excel is the best esport that you didn't even know was an esport, and the Excel World Championships 2025 have just finished.
December 3, 2025
New LoL In-Game Coaching Rule is Useless for Top Teams
League of Legends is getting in-game coaching in some professional leagues, but could this actually be a hindrance instead of a help?
December 3, 2025
Is There Any Hope For Danish Counter-Strike After Astralis Bomb Out of Budapest Major?
After missing the last five Majors, Astralis have bombed out of the StarLadder Budapest Major. Is there any hope for Danish Counter-Strike?
December 3, 2025
100 Thieves Reportedly Target Gla1ve as Head Coach for Counter-Strike Return
According to reports, Danish legend gla1ve is expected to join the 100 Thieves Counter-Strike team as head coach as they return to the esport.
December 3, 2025
Our Best Stage 3 Pick’Ems For Counter-Strike StarLadder Budapest Major
We share our best Pick’Ems predictions for Stage 3 of the Budapest Major so you can upgrade that event coin.
December 2, 2025
Gentle Mates Winning Will Be a Lifeline for Call of Duty League When it Really Needs it
Paris Gentle Mates finally have a competitive roster in the Call of Duty League – and the league itself could benefit massively.
December 2, 2025
LoL Devs Confirm Plans to Put WASD in Competitive & Change Pro Play Forever
WASD controls are coming to League of Legends, and it could completely change how the game is played at the top level.
December 2, 2025
League of Legends to Introduce Major Jungle Nerfs With 2026 Map Changes
There are a number of map changes coming to League of Legends in 2026 and – intentional or not – it's going to hurt junglers.
December 1, 2025
Oddin.gg Acquires Esports Data Provider GameScorekeeper
Oddin.gg, a leading provider of esports betting infrastructure, announced the acquisition of specialist esports data company GameScorekeeper.
December 1, 2025
How FaZe Can Use Stage 2 Momentum to Push For CS Budapest Major Playoff Run
After barely scraping through Stage 1 of the StarLadder Budapest CS2 Major, FaZe Clan flew through Stage 2 like they had had no issues at all.
December 1, 2025
Team Liquid Wins Valorant Game Changers 2025 & Dethrone Two-Time Champions
Team Liquid Brazil took revenge on Shopify Rebellion Gold to lift the Valorant Game Changers Championship 2025 trophy.
December 1, 2025
BIG Equipa Become Final ESL Impact Champions With Victory Over MIBR Fe
Five new champions were crowned in the final season of CS2's ESL Impact, just weeks after the announcement it would be shutting down.
November 28, 2025
Ohnepixel’s CS2 Skins Marketplace SkinBid Declares Bankruptcy
Online CS2 skins marketplace SkinBid has declared bankruptcy, as confirmed by popular streamer and co-owner Ohnepixel.
November 28, 2025
Erotic Gay Ebook Delisted As Main Character Too Closely Resembles Faker
A Korean BL (Boys’ Love) novel has been slammed after readers noticed similarities between its protagonist and League of Legends GOAT Faker.
November 28, 2025
Our Best Stage 2 Pick’Ems For CS2 StarLadder Budapest Major
We share the StarLadder Budapest Major Stage 2 Pick’Ems that can help you get one step closer to the Diamond Coin.
November 27, 2025
Superstar LoL ADC JackeyLove Taking Break From Pro Play Due To Health Issues
JackeyLove is taking a temporary step back from pro League of Legends following doctors advice, missing at least the first Split of 2026.
November 27, 2025
Savvy Games Group Reportedly Exploring Purchase of MLBB Dev Moonton Games
ByteDance is reportedly exploring a potential sale of Mobile Legends: Bang Bang developer Moonton Games to Savvy Games Group.
November 27, 2025
MIBR’s Valorant Team Announces 1xBet As New Sponsor Under New Riot Games Betting Rules
MIBR has announced a deal with 1xBet, making it the first Valorant team to sign up with a betting partner since Riot Games approved gambling sponsorships.
November 27, 2025
GamerLegion Crash Out of Budapest Major After 100 Thieves Links
GamerLegion have crashed out of the StarLadder Budapest Major, just weeks after reports linking the players with a move to 100 Thieves.
November 26, 2025
Stake Pledges Support To ESIC In Bid To Fight Corruption In Esports
Online casino and betting platform Stake has signed up as an anti-corruption partner with the Esports Integrity Commission.
November 26, 2025
LoL World Champs T1 Take Up Elon Musk Offer of Match Against Grok AI
Elon Musk believes Grok AI can beat the best League of Legends team in the world, and Faker's T1 might be on board to test it out.