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French esports organisation Team Vitality has announced its exit from the StarCraft II esports scene after two years. The organisation entered the real-time strategy (RTS) title in 2024, recruiting four South Korean players to compete in high-profile tournaments. In a video posted on social media…
Chinese esports organisation Top Esports has confirmed an ongoing investigation surrounding its League of Legends LPL player Yang ‘naiyou‘ Zijian. According to an official statement posted on the team’s Weibo account, Top Esports’ jungler is currently under investigation following ‘unusual…
Korean League of Legends competition LCK has announced a new partnership with North American personal care brand Gillette. Even though the scope of the collaboration and financial terms of the deal were not disclosed, Gillette will be joining ahead of the start of the LCK 2026 season, which is set…
As the Marvel Rivals Ignite scene prepares for a year packed with qualifiers and LAN tournaments, various organisations have adjusted their rosters for the 2026 season. This year has seen partnerships form, new players enter the scene, old organisations return for another run, and more. Esports…
Chinese esports organisation BiliBili Gaming (BLG) has officially qualified for First Stand, the first international tournament of the League of Legends 2026 season. After finishing second in the regular season, the 2025 LPL champions ramped up in the playoffs, taking down JD Gaming to qualify for…
Gaming publisher EA has announced that the Apex Legends x Gundam event will launch on March 10th. The event will bring Legend skins inspired by the popular Japanese mech franchise, alongside new gameplay elements in the Wildcard mode and more. Nine Gundam-inspired skins will be unlocked for some of…
VALORANT Champions 2024 winner EDward Gaming and fellow VCT China representative Xi Lai Gaming have been eliminated from VALORANT Masters Santiago. The two Chinese teams lost their respective Swiss Stage matches against Pacific’s T1 and Americas team G2 Esports, which remain in the running for the…
Krafton has revealed complete details surrounding the 2026 PUBG Global Series Circuit 1, which is centred around three tournaments. The event will take place in Seoul, South Korea and will see 24 teams from around the world competing for $500,000 (~£376,325) in prize money and PGS Points. Check out…
Details have been revealed regarding the prizes on offer for players competing in the 2XKO tournament during the upcoming FGC festival, Evo Japan 2026. Rewards include in-game skins and cosmetics, in addition to a cut of the prize pool saved only for the top-performing competitors. Tournaments at…
NetEase has revealed the full list of regional casters for Marvel Rivals Ignite 2026, who will commentate on ongoing matches starting with the Preseason. 31 casters have been revealed, both new and returning, to cover all regions except for China. This includes the Americas, EMEA, and Pacific…
Korean esports organisation Gen.G has won yet another domestic trophy, dominating BNK FearX in the grand final of the LCK Cup 2026. Despite Gen.G walking away victorious, both teams will now head to First Stand, the first international tournament of the year, starting March 16th. Despite BNK…
VALORANT Masters Santiago officially kicked off today, with EMEA’s Gentle Mates and reigning Champions winner NRG clean sweeping their opening matches. As a result, VCT China representative EDward Gaming and Xi Lai Gaming will have to win their second round Swiss Stage games on March 3rd to remain…
Korean esports organisation Hanjin BRION has announced the signing of former Cloud9 mid laner Lee ‘Loki‘ Sang-min for the LCK season. Announced on the team’s social media channels, Loki has signed a two-year contract until the end of 2027, according to the Global Contract Database. The player is…
Global esports organisation Fnatic has welcomed two new players to its Apex Legends roster following an off-season review. Japanese players Choi ‘ILY‘ Jun-hyeok and Shougo ‘Ein‘ Kumahashi will represent the organisation, joining the in-game leader Haruto ‘Kernerl garcia‘ Seki for Apex Legends…
The first global VCT event of the year, VALORANT Masters Santiago, is right around the corner, promising three weeks of high-tier gameplay and unpredictable outcomes. Kicking off on February 28th, Masters Santiago’s Swiss Stage will see two teams from every VCT region (EMEA, Americas, Pacific and…
Counter-Strike 2 fans looking to attend the PGL Major Singapore 2026 in December have expressed their frustration with the ticket prices for the four days of playoff action. Tickets for Counter-Strike’s second Major of 2026 went on sale on February 25th, 2026, and quickly sparked backlash among…
Japanese esports organisation ZETA DIVISION has announced that it is re-establishing its Apex Legends roster for the 2026 season. The organisation’s new line-up includes Yuga ‘YukaF‘ Horie, who has transferred from Fnatic, alongside professional players ‘Mike‘ and Satoki ‘satuki‘ Sugatoni…
Free Fire India has unveiled The Booyah Awards 2026, with 18 categories set to be part of this year’s edition. The award programme by Garena is exclusive to India and is aimed to recognise the best Free Fire esports performances and content creators in the country. The 18 categories, up from 13 at…
South Korean lawmaker Kim Seung-soo has introduced an amendment to extend tax incentives for companies hosting professional esports tournaments outside the Seoul metropolitan area. According to local reports, Kim — a member of the People Power Party — proposed a partial revision to the Restriction…
Esports has been included as an official medal event at Korea’s 55th National Youth Sports Festival. According to a release from the Korea e-Sports Association (KeSPA), the competition will take place from May 23rd to 24th at the Busan Esports Stadium. FC Online has been selected as the sole title…
