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...
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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...
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...
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 gained so much resilience”: One kiNgg and his four rookies. The winning formula in VCT 2026 and beyond
VALORANT Masters London concluded on June 21st with a five-map thriller between Pacific’s Paper Rex...
Counter-Strike 2 is clearly winning the viewership war against VALORANT after the IEM Cologne Major 2026… For now
Viewership is frequently used to determine whether a notable esports tournament is a success or...
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BLK becomes apparel provider for Athletico Esports
Australian esports organisation Athletico Esports have announced an official apparel sponsorship deal with BLK Sport. The partnership, dedicated to...
ECS Season 3 Qualifiers start this weekend
The qualifiers for the third season of the Esports Championship Series (ECS) will get underway on Saturday. The ECS...
Why academy teams are so important in the esports ecosystem
The South Korean esports organisation MVP Project have announced the creation of their brand new Academy team aimed...
Splyce announce strategic partnership with Delaware North
The major esports organisation Splyce, announced on February 9th that they have entered into a strategic partnership with...
Breaking down the ELEAGUE Major audience records
Despite the ELEAGUE Major being over, its record-breaking viewership is still sending ripples throughout the esports world. In...
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