Warzone esports is at risk of being ruined by controversial audio tunes
In battle royale titles such as Call of Duty: Warzone, audio plays a critical role...
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It’s time for Call of Duty esports to return to an open ecosystem
Over the past decade, the Call of Duty esports scene has experienced a wealth of...
It’s time for soundproof booths to return to esports
Integrity in esports remains a hot topic of conversation among fans and industry stakeholders looking...
Risk without reward: Counter-Strike 2’s new sticker system threatens the entire esports scene’s structure
There’s a lot of buzz in the Counter-Strike community right now, and it has to...
Is Counter-Strike 2 going soft? Esports fans react to new comms rule and debate hate speech vs. trash talk
Leading tournament organizer ESL has just updated its Counter-Strike 2 rulebook, adding a bunch of...
Esports has an excellent opportunity to cash in on nostalgia right now
Nostalgia within the gaming industry is a surefire way for developers and publishers to generate...
VALORANT’s viewership at Esports World Cup has fans worried that the game is “dying” once and for all
If you tuned into the Esports World Cup expecting the usual high-octane crowd and absolute...
The XSE Pro League is a great example of how not to operate esports events
Several factors are required to ensure the smooth operation of an esports tournament. Whether it’s...
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Why I’ll be rooting for the underdogs in the IEM Cologne Major playoffs
Witnessing a lesser-known team conquer an established name in esports and traditional sports is a sight to behold....
Most popular CS2 esports events in 2026: Competitive Counter-Strike explained
Popular CS2 events in 2026 include Majors in Cologne and Singamore, PGL, IEM events, and the Esports World...
Dupreeh’s net worth. How much money has Peter “dupreeh” Rasmussen made from esports?
Peter “dupreeh” Rasmussen is the most successful player in Counter-Strike history, having amassed prize winnings of $2.2 million....
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...
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...
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