Genesis X2: Aura looks back at life-changing Melee run
While Juan 'Hungrybox' DeBiedma's emotional curse-breaking win stole the headlines from Genesis X2, Super Smash...
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Year 4 ALGS was bigger than ever, but Apex Legends is not looking to slow down
Earlier this month, Apex Legends wrapped up its fourth competitive year at the ALGS Championship...
Looking Ahead: The esports industry predicts 2025
Whilst 2024 provided esports fanbases with memorable moments, 2025 looks set to be a milestone...
A Year of Transformation: Esports stakeholders reflect on 2024
Esports has always been an ever-evolving industry, with the sector looking to cement itself within...
Staying power: How hotels and esports can mutually benefit
Offline esports events are the crème de la crème of the industry. Despite being digital...
Best and worst esports rebrands
Branding is a powerful business tool that can help to refresh the image of a...
Does Rocket League esports have a sustainability problem?
Sustainability in esports is a constant discussion. From layoffs across esports media to teams shutting...
Interview: Riot Games’ Chris Greeley on Worlds 2024 and the future of League of Legends esports
Tomorrow (November 2nd) League of Legends, one of esports’ most popular games, will head to...
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Valve set to overhaul Counter-Strike esports ecosystem with major tournament rule changes
Game developer Valve has announced the introduction of stringent new requirements for holding Counter-Strike esports events, set to...
The first esports & gaming short film festival opens for submissions
Esports Insider (ESI) is delighted to announce the first esports & gaming short film festival, taking place as...
‘The globe as a playing field’: Introducing GeoGuessr esports
What is an esport? If it is ‘competition in video games’, like Cambridge Dictionary, Oxford Dictionary and Dictionary.com...
VALORANT has launched in China. What does it mean for the industry?
VALORANT, Riot Games’ first person shooter, officially launched in China on July 12th, bringing the developer’s polished mix...
Rocket League Players Association launched by stakeholders
Prominent stakeholders in Rocket League's esports scene have launched the Rocket League Players Association (RLPA), an organisation that...
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