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May 12, 2026
Jynxzi’s tournament reminds western League of Legends where it came from, with incredible viewing numbers
Nicholas “Jynxzi” Stewart‘s League of Legends tournament absolutely blew up over May 11th, with the stream highlighting just how massive the event was for LoL as a whole. It’s by…
May 11, 2026
Overwatch heroes are clocking in to their boring day jobs for 10th anniversary skins
If you have ever wondered what a world-shaking Omnic general does when he isn’t plotting the liberation of his kind, Blizzard finally has an answer: he does the dishes. Overwatch…
May 11, 2026
Esports Integrity under scrutiny following month of unprecedented sanctions
In April, the Esports Integrity Commission (ESIC) issued an unprecedented number of sanctions for match-fixing and irregular betting in esports. The agency concluded some longstanding cases and also flagged up new suspicions…
May 11, 2026
Riot is giving away Inkshadow Yi as a Twitch Drop for Jynxzi’s LoL Tournament
Nicholas “Jynxzi” Stewart is hosting a 30-player League of Legends tournament today, and just tuning in is enough to walk away with free in-game loot, with Twitch drops enabled for…
May 11, 2026
Putting a ring on It: Embark makes The Finals esports official
For the last couple of years, The Finals has felt like that incredibly talented friend who won’t commit to a career path. It has the destruction, the game-show flair, and…
May 9, 2026
The viewbot Cold War: Kick’s boss isn’t buying Twitch’s new rules
If you thought the rivalry between Twitch and Kick couldn’t get any pettier, Edward Craven just raised the bar. The Kick co-founder is currently taking shots at Twitch’s latest attempt…
May 9, 2026
Team Liquid actually made money?????!
While half the esports world is currently checking under the couch cushions for spare change, Team Liquid seems to have found a different map. CEO Steve Arhancet recently sat down…
May 9, 2026
Neon still playable at VCT pro events despite competitive integrity ban
In yesterday’s news, Riot Games outright disabled Neon from VALORANT due to an issue with an NVIDIA graphics setting, essentially turning into wallhacks while playing Neon. Neon’s Fast Lane ability…
May 9, 2026
DraftKings stock price rises as company set to expand esports betting on Super App
DraftKings released its Q1 financial results on Thursday, indicating a 17% increase in revenue. The company is eyeing further growth through prediction markets, with esports likely to be available on…
May 7, 2026
The Unkillable 30-year-old: Faker’s birthday takes over the planet
Lee “Faker” Sang-hyeok just hit the big 3-0, and the esports world is reacting with the kind of chill, low-key energy usually reserved for a royal coronation. From New York…
May 7, 2026
The original Star Fox artist is just as disturbed by the new character designs as we are
The new Star Fox is ugly AF. Nintendo surprised fans with a new Star Fox game — the first in over a decade. It will be launching on the Nintendo…
May 7, 2026
The Aegis is getting heavy: Heroic walks away from Dota 2
If you follow South American Dota, you know the vibe is usually one of chaotic brilliance and underdog energy. But the latest update from the Heroic camp is a bit…
May 7, 2026
Esports parlays could soon come to Kalshi as platform’s combos fuel growth
Kalshi has increasingly become a platform where users trade on sports. An estimated 90% of all trades on the platform are now from its sports event contracts. Recent growth has…
May 7, 2026
Increased esports betting on low-tier events: Integrity risk or growth opportunity?
A recent report from DATA.BET indicated that up to 30% of esports betting profits come from low-tier events. It raises the question of whether the focus on small events poses…
May 6, 2026
Another esports team has visas denied ahead of American Major, but why does this keep happening?
Visa issues continue to be a major problem in esports, especially when tournaments are held in the United States. Most recently, Wolves Esports was eliminated from the BLAST R6 Salt…
May 6, 2026
Redlining the Rift: Apex Legends Season 29 brings speedy legends and faster respawns
If you feel like the pace of the Apex Games has been a bit sluggish lately, Respawn has a very specific remedy. Season 29, titled Overclocked, is officially live in…
May 6, 2026
Rift Queens and Swiss Scenes: Game Changers Rising 2026 is here
If you thought the Rift was getting predictable, think again. League of Legends Game Changers Rising returns for 2026. It is trading the “one-month sprint” energy of 2025 for a…
May 6, 2026
Jynxzi reveals he’s hosting a 30-player tournament while he’s having fun learning League of Legends
Popular Rainbow Six turned variety streamer, Nicholas “Jynxzi” Stewart, has revealed he intends to run an influencer League of Legends tournament. The tournament will take place on Monday, May 11th,…
May 5, 2026
Counter-Strike: Global Offensive is going mobile (sort of), beating Riot to the punch
The mobile esports scene is growing, and many titles want in on the action. Rainbow Six Mobile has finally arrived after years of development, and VALORANT Mobile has been testing…
May 5, 2026
VALORANT pro passes away at just 21 years old after car accident
Twenty-one-year-old Tyler “sym” Porter has passed away after a car crash, leaving the VALORANT community mourning. A friend posted the news on May 5th, saying that the car accident happened…
May 5, 2026
Minnesota moves to ban esports prediction markets after sports betting legal push fails
Minnesota lawmakers are advancing legislation that would explicitly prohibit esports prediction markets. Residents would then be left with no legal way to wager on events as the state’s efforts to…
May 5, 2026
Luminosity under fire for AI art celebrating MkLeo’s 4th place finish at Kagaribi
If there is one thing that the FGC can agree on, it’s a hatred of anything fake. Recently, Luminosity was called out for using AI to celebrate Leonardo “MkLeo” Perez‘…
May 4, 2026
Sakurai, wake up: Next Super Smash Bros. 6 release date specualtion has dropped
For about the 230498230498th time since Super Smash Bros. Ultimate came out, we’re getting word once more that Super Smash Bros. 6 is coming. This time, we could be getting…
May 4, 2026
Super Smash Bros. Melee is coming to Port Priority
Fighting game tournament organizer Port Priority is adding Super Smash Bros. Melee to its lineup for the first time. The event will be called Port Priority: DX. Port Priority: DX…
May 3, 2026
“I was planning my exit on media day”: xQc claims Overwatch League was inflating viewership with bots
Popular streamer Felix “xQc” Lengyel is claiming that the Overwatch League inflated its viewership numbers by viewbotting, and people are calling him out for “coping.” The Overwatch League was hype.…
