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Evo Vegas' prestige is gone: Registration numbers shine spotlight on Evo's depressing downfall
Evo Vegas’ prestige is gone: Registration numbers shine spotlight on Evo’s depressing downfall It looked like a massive Evo was coming this summer. Last year's Evo Vegas was massive, with 8,541…
June 13, 2026 | Olivia Richman
"I'm hooked forever": Inside the small, toxic, and passionate Super Smash Bros. Brawl scene from the eyes of GENESIS X3 champion Chia
“I’m hooked forever”: Inside the small, toxic, and passionate Super Smash Bros. Brawl scene from the eyes of GENESIS X3 champion Chia In the corner of the GENESIS X3 convention, with eight CRT TVs, no stage, no livestream, and no…
June 11, 2026 | Olivia Richman
More transphobia in Game Changers, AI graphics, and Masters London criticism: VALORANT’s turbulent week
More transphobia in Game Changers, AI graphics, and Masters London criticism: VALORANT’s turbulent week Masters London officially kicked off last Saturday, but there’s been plenty of VALORANT esports shake-ups even beyond VCT’s…
June 11, 2026 | Lea Maas
Esports prediction markets on Kalshi: Breaking down the $36M by game
Esports prediction markets on Kalshi: Breaking down the $36M by game Earlier this week, we published our initial piece looking at the headline figures from 1-7 June on prediction…
June 11, 2026 | Ollie Ring
"Everyone is in survival mode": Inside the struggles of Iran's esports community
“Everyone is in survival mode”: Inside the struggles of Iran’s esports community It’s been over 70 days since the conflict between the United States and Iran began, with fighting in…
June 10, 2026 | Jonno Nicholson
Evo Vegas' prestige is gone: Registration numbers shine spotlight on Evo's depressing downfall
Evo Vegas’ prestige is gone: Registration numbers shine spotlight on Evo’s depressing downfall It looked like a massive Evo was coming this summer. Last year's Evo Vegas was massive, with 8,541…
June 13, 2026 | Olivia Richman
"I'm hooked forever": Inside the small, toxic, and passionate Super Smash Bros. Brawl scene from the eyes of GENESIS X3 champion Chia
“I’m hooked forever”: Inside the small, toxic, and passionate Super Smash Bros. Brawl scene from the eyes of GENESIS X3 champion Chia In the corner of the GENESIS X3 convention, with eight CRT TVs, no stage, no livestream, and no…
June 11, 2026 | Olivia Richman
More transphobia in Game Changers, AI graphics, and Masters London criticism: VALORANT’s turbulent week
More transphobia in Game Changers, AI graphics, and Masters London criticism: VALORANT’s turbulent week Masters London officially kicked off last Saturday, but there’s been plenty of VALORANT esports shake-ups even beyond VCT’s…
June 11, 2026 | Lea Maas
Touch grass, kick a ball, play Counter-Strike 2: Esports fans wonder if signing a kid at 7 years old is a harmful marketing stunt
Touch grass, kick a ball, play Counter-Strike 2: Esports fans wonder if signing a kid at 7 years old is a harmful marketing stunt Esports organization Inner Circle made headlines after signing a seven-year-old Counter-Strike 2 player, making him one of the…
June 10, 2026 | Owen Harsono
The Smash scene needs Super Smash Bros. 6 to come out ASAP
The Smash scene needs Super Smash Bros. 6 to come out ASAP Another Nintendo Direct, another disappointment. I didn't even bother watching the livestream, and I'm glad I didn't: just…
June 9, 2026 | Olivia Richman
Esports prediction markets on Kalshi: Breaking down the $36M by game
Esports prediction markets on Kalshi: Breaking down the $36M by game Earlier this week, we published our initial piece looking at the headline figures from 1-7 June on prediction…
June 11, 2026 | Ollie Ring
CS2 drives bulk of $36 million esports volume last week on Kalshi
CS2 drives bulk of $36 million esports volume last week on Kalshi Counter-Strike 2 accounted for nearly two-thirds of all esports prediction market volume on Kalshi this week, with League…
June 9, 2026 | Ollie Ring
Oddin.gg 2025 esports betting review reveals market maturity
Oddin.gg 2025 esports betting review reveals market maturity Esports betting provider Oddin.gg has put out its second annual Esports Betting Review, which looks at how the…
March 6, 2026 | Garrett Kerman
LEON.Bet and GamerLegion expand partnership to Dota 2 roster
LEON.Bet and GamerLegion expand partnership to Dota 2 roster German organisation GamerLegion has revealed that it is expanding its current partnership with online sportsbook brand LEON.Bet. According…
March 2, 2026 | Joey Morris
Astralis announces Stake as official betting partner
Astralis announces Stake as official betting partner Danish esports organisation Astralis has announced a new partnership with online casino and sportsbook platform Stake. The collaboration…
March 2, 2026 | Joey Morris
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"Increased focus on fandom": Jake Sin on selecting the next VCT Pacific partner teams
“Increased focus on fandom”: Jake Sin on selecting the next VCT Pacific partner teams VCT Pacific has seen tremendous growth since its introduction in 2023, with the region producing some of the…
March 30, 2026 | Rabia Sayal
“I’m not gonna be intimidated”: BBL Lar0k on his global debut at VALORANT Masters Santiago
“I’m not gonna be intimidated”: BBL Lar0k on his global debut at VALORANT Masters Santiago Yusuf ‘Lar0k’ Kanber is one of countless rookies set to compete at VALORANT Masters Santiago, the first global…
February 28, 2026 | Lea Maas
“New Harbor is the best”: VALORANT pros react to Harbor buffs at Masters Santiago
“New Harbor is the best”: VALORANT pros react to Harbor buffs at Masters Santiago VALORANT Masters Santiago will be the first VCT tournament that will feature the recent Harbor buffs introduced in…
February 28, 2026 | Lea Maas
"We are the underdogs, and we are winning:" NAVI Rhilech on his growth, mindset, and LEC success
“We are the underdogs, and we are winning:” NAVI Rhilech on his growth, mindset, and LEC success Natus Vincere (NAVI) entered LEC Versus 2026 with an almost entirely rookie roster and little expectations after its…
February 11, 2026 | Cecilia Ciocchetti
“We’ve been struggling a bit”: G2 Caps on the team’s slow start at LEC Versus
“We’ve been struggling a bit”: G2 Caps on the team’s slow start at LEC Versus Yesterday, G2 Esports suffered a surprising defeat against Los Ratones at LEC Versus, which turned out to be…
February 2, 2026 | Cecilia Ciocchetti
"These drafts are just boring to play": Team Vitality's Naak Nako on the LEC current meta
“These drafts are just boring to play”: Team Vitality’s Naak Nako on the LEC current meta The LEC Versus season is well and truly underway, and Team Vitality sits in the middle with a…
January 30, 2026 | Cecilia Ciocchetti
“There is a lot of potential”: Karmine Corp SUYGETSU on revamped VCT 2026 roster
“There is a lot of potential”: Karmine Corp SUYGETSU on revamped VCT 2026 roster Despite two losses at VCT EMEA Kickoff 2026, VALORANT veteran Dmitrii ‘SUYGETSU’ Iliushin remains optimistic about the strength…
January 30, 2026 | Lea Maas
“My Experience With the Game Hasn’t Been the Best”: PSG.Vitality’s Brice Masson on EA SPORTS FC 26 esports
“My Experience With the Game Hasn’t Been the Best”: PSG.Vitality’s Brice Masson on EA SPORTS FC 26 esports 2025 was a hectic year for EA's football franchise in-game and on stage, as both competitive balance and…
January 29, 2026 | Joey Morris
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