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Professional esports player Miron ‘Effect‘ Novikov has joined Aurora Gaming’s Apex Legends roster after a transfer agreement was reached with his former organisation, Alliance. Effect will represent Aurora Gaming in upcoming Apex Legends Global Series (ALGS) Year 6 events, joining former world…
Emil Boc, the Major of Cluj-Napoca, has announced that the Romanian city will host PGL esports events for the next three years. The partnership with the esports tournament organiser extends the initial collaboration between the two parties, which began in 2025. Announced through an Instagram post…
Republic of Gamers (ROG), the gaming sub-brand of ASUS, has named VALORANT professional player Brock ‘brawk‘ Somerhalder as its latest ambassador. Announced through a post on social media, the 2025 VALORANT Champions MVP will utilise ROG Ace, the brand’s esports-focused gear collection. Specifics…
With VCT heading to Santiago for the first VALORANT Masters tournament of 2026, fans will not only be able to enjoy peak action but also earn drops. Fans can grab exclusive rewards by tuning into the broadcast to complete certain tasks and the items will automatically be added to the platform’s…
Sentinels has announced the departure of its head coach Adam ‘kaplan’ Kaplan following the organisation’s winless run at 2026 VCT Kickoff Americas. The move was made due to conflicts over his roster decisions for this season. As a result, he will be replaced with Martin ‘Ewok’ van der Walt ahead of…
Game publisher KRAFTON has revealed major details for its regional competitive refresh for PUBG esports in the 2026 season. The new path-to-pro structure will see a new hybrid model for the PUBG EMEA Championship (PEC) and the PUBG Americas Series (PAS), expanding the number of match days and…
French esports organisation Gentle Mates has been crowned the champion of the Rocket league Championship Series (RLCS) Boston Major. The team secured the lion’s share of its $354,000 (~£262,000) prize pool, alongside RLCS circuit ranking points, after defeating fellow French organisation Team…
Team Vitality has won its second Tier 1 Counter-Strike 2 tournament of 2026, sweeping aside BLAST Bounty Season 1 champion Parivision 3-0 in the Grand Final. The result marks the French esports organisation’s eleventh Tier 1 victory over the past 12 months, cementing the international roster’s…
Web3 development studio Moku has officially launched Season One of Grand Arena, introducing a 24/7 AI-powered fantasy gaming league. The announcement, shared on Moku’s X account, reveals a $1m (~£740,000) prize pool for players competing in daily and weekly contests featuring autonomous AI Mokis…
VALORANT Masters Santiago, the first global VCT event of the year, kicks off next week and is looking to be one of the most difficult tournaments to predict in VCT history. The 12 teams, all of which have qualified through dramatic Kickoff events, will be looking to claim as much of the $1m…
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…
Blacklyte has been announced as the exclusive desk and chair sponsor of the RLCS 2026: Boston Major, the latest commercial partner to join Rocket League’s premier competitive circuit. According to a release, the partnership will feature Blacklyte’s furniture prominently onstage throughout the…
Embark Studios has temporarily paused its outbound esports efforts for The Finals following community concerns about player conduct. According to the announcement shared via Discord, the developer stated it had reviewed the concerns ‘carefully, including with external legal counsel,’ and was…
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…
The Korea e-Sports Association (KeSPA) has published a study on the ‘Expansion of Economic Effects and Tax Benefits of E-Sports Competitions’ in South Korea. Conducted last year and published today, the study aimed to highlight the economic impact of key esports events held in the country over the…
Cryptocurrency company Immutable has announced a major upgrade to its $60,000 Weekly Rewards programme, introducing a new dynamic tier system designed to reward consistent player activity. The update was revealed on the company’s official X account, where Immutable described it as a new era for…
With the conclusion of VCT Kickoff, top teams across all four regions are now gearing up for the first international VCT event of 2026, VALORANT Masters Santiago. The event will feature a total of 12 teams competing for the trophy over the course of two weeks. In addition to this, crucial VCT…
The Esports World Cup Foundation has announced that VALORANT will join the inaugural line-up for the 2026 Esports Nations Cup. Taking place in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, on November 8th-15th, the VALORANT Esports Nations Cup event will feature a total of 32 national teams. The competition’s prize pool…
Riot Games has announced it will offer in-game rewards to competitors who play in 2XKO community events. Announced through a social media post, players who register and take part in the Tampa Never Sleeps (TNS) and the FGC Meetups will be eligible for the rewards. The TNS is an online event that…
Mexican esports organisation LYON has officially released Canadian player Frankie ‘Zamudo‘ Lin following persistent visa issues. Zamudo was supposed to be the starting top laner for LYON for its 2026 LCS season, but the player has been unable to play with the rest of the team due to complications…
