Leak culture, vagueposting, and oversharing: What we can learn from the FrosT and Global Esports drama
Ever since the conclusion of Masters London at the end of June, seemingly no topic...
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News and features covering the broader esports ecosystem
Sony’s baffling decision to region lock Marvel Tōkon: Fighting Souls has united the FGC, as its potential as an esport now hangs in the balance
Sony is on a generational speed run of bad PR in recent days after announcing...
“Fighting games are a language”: The FGC has been bringing countries together far before the World Cup
If you're anything like me (chronically online, spend too much time scrolling TikTok), you've probably...
Puppey returns as a coach, SumaiL hints at retirement, China’s chance at redemption: the best storylines going into The International 15
After a grueling series of qualifiers, we’ve finally locked in the 16 teams competing at...
One of the FGC’s biggest fears came true at Evo Vegas 2026: Ludwig’s comment shines light on grassroots, authenticity, and artificial hype
Evo Vegas happened just this week, and while the tournament was a great success with...
CDL Major 4 showed me Call of Duty esports must focus on Europe to survive
The fourth Major of the Call of Duty League (CDL) season brought an end to...
“We’ve seen people coming back”: Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves devs on pushing past previous setbacks, new content, and new players
Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves burst onto the fighting game scene in April 2025...
Okay, Evo Vegas 2026 changed my mind about 2XKO: It will survive, but only as an esport
I have never been a fan of 2XKO. I've made that pretty clear in my...
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ELEAGUE announces the teams & schedule for season two
CS:GO fans have something extra to sink their teeth into again from this week after the ELEAGUE season...
Dominic Sacco joins the British eSports Association
The British eSports Association has named Dominic Sacco as its Content Director. Sacco is the Founder of Esports...
Nintendo: esports, Pokémon and ESL
Nintendo is making some serious investments into esports via its flagship brand of Pokémon. It has been reported that...
WESA adds Player Council with Jendeby as Chairman
The World Esports Association (WESA) has today introduced the inaugural members of the organisation's Players Council which includes...
Multiplay is back with Season 2 of its UK Masters
After the moderate success of the first UK Masters season, debuting in CS:GO, Multiplay is hitting back and...
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