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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ELEAGUE Season 2 Finals will be shown in UK cinemas
The grand finals of this season's ELEAGUE will be broadcast live in a number of Vue cinemas across...
Outlaws cap impressive November with ESL SEC victory
Bulgarian outfit Outlaws won the ESL Southeast European Championship Season 4 at the weekend to cap an impressive...
Teams confirmed for ECS Season 2 Finals
The online leagues for the second season of the Esports Championship Series (ECS), the league operated by FACEIT...
Overwatch – Why it had to win ‘Best Newcomer 2016’
For a game released in May 2016, to be crowned ‘Best new esports title’ in November is quite...
This week in Esports: First legal wagers taken in Nevada, Twitch partner with TSM & C9 and inaugural awards night
The biggest news this week comes from Las Vegas, Nevada, where William Hill became the first sportsbook to take legal...
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