Co-streaming shouldn’t count towards actual esports tournament viewership: Esports Insider debates
Co-streaming has become a huge part of the esports ecosystem, for better or worse. The...
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RLCS Paris Major proved Rocket League belongs in France, but it could have finally extinguished North America
There’s no simpler rivalry than a regional one, but after a decade of back-and-forth between...
Is Rocket League cooked? The RLCS 2026 Paris Major viewership decline shocks fans… But the real reason impacts esports as a whole
The viewership numbers from the RLCS 2026 Paris Major were shockingly low. Like, really low....
“It’s a step too far”: Rocket League community reacts to teased boost timer update
Epic Games has revealed in an animation trailer that Rocket League Season 22 will arrive...
RLCS Boston Major becomes the most-watched Rocket League event
The 2026 RLCS Boston Major has become the most-watched Rocket League esports event in history,...
Gentle Mates crowned RLCS Boston Major champion
French esports organisation Gentle Mates has been crowned the champion of the Rocket league Championship...
Blacklyte named sponsor of RLCS 2026 Boston Major
Blacklyte has been announced as the exclusive desk and chair sponsor of the RLCS 2026:...
Michelin becomes an official partner of the RLCS
The Rocket League Championship Series (RLCS) has announced a partnership with French tyre manufacturer Michelin....
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FIFAe and FITGMR join forces for esports coaching initiative
FIFAe has announced a partnership with FITGMR to launch an esports coaching development initiative for football esports. The...
Team BDS unveils new CEO and rebranding plans
Swiss esports organisation Team BDS has appointed a new CEO and plans to undergo a signfiant rebranding. In...
RLCS Raleigh Major records mixed viewership results
The RLCS Raleigh Major has recorded mixed viewership results following the conclusion of the event. While peak viewing...
A brief guide to the RLCS Raleigh Major 2025
After several online Majors and qualifiers, the RLCS Raleigh Major will finally take place across June 26th to...
What would an ideal esports tier list look like?
Just like sports fans arguing if Rugby or American football is tougher, everybody in esports has a different...
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