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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.…
May 3, 2026
Punk proposes to girlfriend backstage at Evo Japan
As of Sunday, May 3rd, Victor “Punk” Woodley got in second at Evo Japan. However, the Street Fighter 6 pro may have already won before that: he took the opportunity…
May 1, 2026
Everyone keeps yapping about Overwatch x Fortnite and I truly don’t GAF
For the past week, while looking for Overwatch news, I have just kept seeing leaks, hints, and rumors about Overwatch coming to Fortnite. And why does anyone care? The latest “hint” at the…
April 30, 2026
Is Daigo going to retire after loss to MenaRD?
The Street Fighter 6 community was holding its collective breath during a recent showmatch at Evo. The Legends LIVE showmatch featured veteran Daigo Umehara and Saul Leonardo “MenaRD” Mena II…
April 30, 2026
T1 addresses “ongoing increased incidents” of fans stalking their players
After years of minimal pushback from Riot, T1, or any other entities involved, some passionate fans in South Korea have continued to harass the players on T1 until Lee “Faker”…
April 29, 2026
Evo Legends LIVE showmatch ends with MenaRD getting bittersweet win over Daigo
One of the most anticipated showmatches in the history of FGC has wrapped up, and Street Fighter 6 fans have mixed feelings about the outcome. Evo Japan presented the Legends…
April 29, 2026
Gatekeeping is back in style: Japanese store quizzes customers before they can get latest Pokémon set
Scalpers remain a major problem in the Pokémon scene. Snatching all the booster packs and products in stores and then selling them online for more, due to the scarcity they…
April 29, 2026
Cache is back, and it’s looking even better in Counter-Strike 2
Well, Valve has done it: it has brought back Cache to Counter-Strike 2. The update has been long-awaited by fans since its port to CS2, and the rebuilt map is…
April 28, 2026
Study shows League of Legends isn’t totally mind-numbing after all, it could be brain nourishment
I guess the memes are dead: League of Legends isn’t literal brain rot degeneracy after all. A new study has shown that playing League can actually improve your brain function.…
April 28, 2026
Gen.G’s Arnold predicts the end of franchised esports leagues is nearing
Arnold Hur, Chief Operating Officer of Gen.G Esports, has predicted the end of the franchise and partnership era in esports, warning that only self-sustaining teams with solid business structures will…
April 28, 2026
Betsson Q1 profits drop, but esports expansion in Latin America could boost future revenue
Betting group Betsson AG announced its Q1 results, showing a drop in operating profits. The company performed well in emerging markets in Latin America, however, where esports betting is gaining…
