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Every team that has won the ALGS Championship
Throughout the years, the Apex Legends Global Series (ALGS) has crowned numerous teams as the...
Marvel Rivals latest balance patch nerfs Wolverine and Black Panther
Marvel Rivals has released its latest balance patch of buffs and nerfs coming to the...
Nintendo Switch 2 has sold 3.5m units globally in four days
Nintendo has revealed that it has sold over 3.5m units of its latest console, the...
Team Vitality continues to top Valve rankings for June
Team Vitality maintains its position as the top-standing team on Valve's Counter-Strike 2 regional standings...
Best players of Marvel Rivals Fight Night revealed
First announced in March, Marvel Rivals Fight Night has become a mini-staple of the Marvel...
Marvel Rivals hits all-time lowest peak players on Steam
Marvel Rivals has recorded its lowest number of concurrent PC players on Steam since the...
Marvel Rivals’ new patch update makes Strategists more of a threat
Marvel Rivals has revealed the latest patch updates, notably featuring buffs and nerfs across the...
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YouGov: esports fans twice as likely to notice outdoor ads
Want to grab the attention of esports fans? Take your brand message outside, says YouGov. New research by...
West Midlands strikes 10-year partnership with Global Esports Federation in effort to become esports hub
The Global Esports Federation (GEF) has partnered with the West Midlands — an administrative district in the UK...
Esports Around The World: Italy
Esports Around The World is a series of profiles outlining the esports ecosystem in various countries globally. The...
David Fenlon: There are hidden gems around the fringes of esports for investors
The emerging tech and support businesses in the esports industry will be snapped up by savvy investors in...
Lenovo, Power League Gaming promote female gamers with ‘Miss Esports’ platform
Computer manufacturer Lenovo and Power League Gaming (PLG) have announced an ongoing collaboration that aims to celebrate female gamers...
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