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Pokémon has announced that the Pokémon World Championship 2026 will take place alongside a new fan experience in San Francisco, California. Scheduled from August 28th to 30th, players from across the world will compete in a variety of video games and trading card tournaments. Unveiled on February…
Brawl Stars has unveiled a new set of themed cosmetics items for the nine partnered clubs in its esports program. These will include a full set of profile icons, sprays, and pins. Players can purchase them in-game now, with a percentage of the proceeds going to the clubs themselves. Simply head…
After first signing the deal in 2019, MOUZ has extended its strategic collaboration with Razer for another two years. The gaming hardware brand is currently the longest-standing partner in the German organisation’s history. “Razer has played a pivotal role in our competitive journey and continued…
European peripherals company CHERRY XTRFY has named Counter-Strike legend Emil ‘HeatoN‘ Christensen as an ambassador. In the role, HeatoN will represent the company at events, assist with product development, and provide feedback on its range of gaming gear. The eight-time Counter-Strike champion…
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…
Electronic Arts (EA) has revealed a series of watch parties that will occur during the Apex Legends Global Series (ALGS) Online Open 2026, which commences February 28th. Nine creators, casters, and channels will broadcast the online matches across Apex Legends’ esports regions, which include the…
Virtus.pro Counter-Strike player Vladimir ‘b1st‘ Krasikov has topped the global FACEIT leaderboard as the only player to reach 5,000 ELO in Season 7. The 17-year-old is among several professional players who have made it into the top ten on the popular matchmaking platform. Revealed on February…
North American collegiate esports platform PlayVS has announced a partnership with Krafton to launch PUBG College Royale. This is the first official PUBG college tournament in the region and will be open to students across the United States and Canada. Integrated into the PlayVS College League…
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…
Team Redline‘s Luke McKeown has won the IndyCar Thrustmaster iRacing Pro Series, defeating 32 other drivers to lift the title. McKeown scored a total of 228 points across the championship’s eight rounds, including two victories and one Pole Position to take home the lion’s share of the $50,000…
GameSquare, the parent company of FaZe Esports, has announced a new campaign partnership with Capcom to support the global launch of Resident Evil Requiem. The campaign includes creator-led digital activations, seeding initiatives, and real-world fan experiences surrounding the game, which releases…
Fortnite has long established its identity through headline-grabbing crossovers, only this time, leakers claim the viral Italian brainrot meme Tung Tung Tung Sahur could be the next in line. But is this another internet rumor, or could a skin actually hit the Item Shop? Here’s everything we know…
Esports tournament organiser StarLadder has joined forces with gaming peripherals manufacturer LORGAR to launch LORGAR RANKINGS, a Tier 2 Counter-Strike 2 event. Taking place from March 12th to April 26th, the tournament sees teams competing for a $50,000 (~£37,004) prize pool. StarLadder LORGAR…
NetEase has revealed the full map pool for the Marvel Rivals Ignite Preseason, the first line-up of official regional tournaments to kickstart the 2026 season. A total of 14 maps across three game modes will be played during Season 7 in all regions, including EMEA, Americas, Pacific Asia and…
Riot Games unveiled the format for its popular tier-two regional competition, EMEA Masters Winter 2026, which will now feature the top 36 teams from the EMEA Regional Leagues (ERLs). Kicking off on March 9th, this year’s edition will have additional major implications as the top two teams will…
Top Street Fighter 6 contender Victor ‘Punk’ Woodley has announced that he won’t be able to compete at Capcom Cup 12, one of the biggest events of the year. “Sad to say I won’t be able to compete at Capcom Cup this year,” Punk wrote on X. “Had some passport issues and was not able … Continued
Cryptocurrency company Immutable has announced that Spludge Wars will launch soon on the Immutable Play ecosystem. The company stated on February 25th that players will be able to jump straight into the game from the platform. A New Fast-Paced Shooter Experience on Immutable Play Immutable noted…
Esports tournament organiser ESL FACEIT Group has renewed its partnership with gaming peripherals brand ZOWIE. The renewal will see ZOWIE become the exclusive official monitor supplier for the organiser’s keu Counter-Strike 2 tournaments taking place in 2026 and 2027. As part of the renewal, ZOWIE…
The community branch of English football club Tranmere Rovers has launched an esports and digital skills initiative designed to open career pathways for 18 to 21-year-olds. The six-week course will utilise esports to develop a range of skills, including broadcast production and content creation…
Tournament organiser Circuit X has announced that it is boosting the prize pool for BetBoom Circuit X Mayhem. Counter-Strike 2 (CS2) teams will now compete for the lion’s share of a $50,000 (~£36,890) prize pool from April 1st to 5th in São Paulo, Brazil. In the official announcement, Circuit X…
