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VALORANT Night Market Returns February 5th: Complete List of Skins

VALORANT Night Market Returns February 5th: Complete List of Skins

VALORANT Night Market will return in Season 2026 Act 1 on February 5th and continue until March 2nd.

30 Jan
Adarsh J. Kumar
Esports Nations Cup 2026 Unveils $45 Million Prize & Development Fund

Esports Nations Cup 2026 Unveils $45 Million Prize & Development Fund

The inaugural Esports Nations Cup (ENC) is scheduled to commence in November 2026, backed by a $45 million commitment from the Esports World Cup Foundation (EWCF) in the form of prize money, incentives, and development funds.

29 Jan
Adarsh J. Kumar
S1mple and BC.Game Sweep Legacy to Kickoff their IEM Krakow 2026

S1mple and BC.Game Sweep Legacy to Kickoff their IEM Krakow 2026

s1mple and BC.Game kick off their IEM Krakow campaign with a stunning 2-0 victory over Legacy, featuring a first-map comeback from an 11-2 deficit.

28 Jan
Adarsh J. Kumar
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Valve’s $900 Million Headache: Does the UK Lawsuit Actually Hold Merit?

Valve’s $900 Million Headache: Does the UK Lawsuit Actually Hold Merit?

In a significant legal blow to the operator of the world’s largest PC gaming platform, a UK court has ruled that a £656 million (approx. $900 million) class-action lawsuit against Valve Corporation can proceed to trial. The lawsuit, filed on behalf of 14 million UK Steam users, alleges that Valve has abused its dominant market position to overcharge gamers.

28 Jan
Kaustavmani Choudhury

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Rocket League Patch 2.64 Brings South Park Crossover, 75 Preset Slots, and Switch 2 Enhancements

Rocket League Patch 2.64 Brings South Park Crossover, 75 Preset Slots, and Switch 2 Enhancements

Psyonix dropped Rocket League Patch 2.64 on January 22nd, and it's packed with more than just cosmetics. The South Park collaboration grabbed headlines, sure, but the actual meat of this update addresses player frustrations that have been building for a while. South Park Invades the Arena Running through February 5th, the limited-time event dishes out five free certified toppers featuring the show's main characters, each tracking different stats. You're getting Cartman (Turtle Goals), Stan (Goals), Kyle (Assists), Kenny (Demos), andmore

Rocket League
23 Jan
Andre Guaraldo
Esports World Cup 2026 Tickets: Prices, Sales Dates, and How to Purchase

Esports World Cup 2026 Tickets: Prices, Sales Dates, and How to Purchase

The first wave of Esports World Cup 2026 tickets is now live on the EWC website, and fans have the option to choose from Weekly All Access Passes, Premium Tournament Passes, and an exclusive Esports Embassy Experience.

22 Jan
Adarsh J. Kumar
$75 Million Prize Pool Announced for Esports World Cup 2026

$75 Million Prize Pool Announced for Esports World Cup 2026

Esports World Cup 2026 announced a historic $75 million prize pool. The annual event will return to Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, on July 6, featuring 25 tournaments across 24 games.

20 Jan
Adarsh J. Kumar
Trackmania Officially Joins Esports World Cup 2026 Lineup

Trackmania Officially Joins Esports World Cup 2026 Lineup

Trackmania joins the Esports World Cup 2026 lineup. In this precision racing esport, 32 players from all over the world will compete in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, for their share of a $500,000 prize pool.

19 Jan
Adarsh J. Kumar
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Esports Nations Cup 2026: Format Explained

Esports Nations Cup 2026: Format Explained

The Esports World Cup Foundation (EWCF) has unveiled the format of the 2026 Esports Nations Cup, scheduled for November. The tournament will feature 24-48 national teams per team-based title and 32-128 individuals per solo title.

6 Jan
Adarsh J. Kumar
Strafe Wrapped 2025: A Look Back at Our Year in Esports

Strafe Wrapped 2025: A Look Back at Our Year in Esports

Just like that, a year of esports action has come and gone. Whether you're a fan of FPS games, a devoted MOBA gamer, or anything in-between, chances are that 2025 delivered its fair share of thrills, heartbreaks, and unforgettable moments. Before we move on to a new season of competition and coverage, join us as we go through our Strafe Esports Wrapped, taking a look back at our best performing esports, players, teams, and news articles throughout the year. Mostmore

29 Dec
Martin Arévalo-Östberg
Epic Games Strikes Three-Year Deal with EWC for Fortnite and Rocket League

Epic Games Strikes Three-Year Deal with EWC for Fortnite and Rocket League

Epic Games just made it official. Esports World Cup 2026 will feature Fortnite and Rocket League tournaments with Epic's full backing, marking a major shift from last year when both games competed at the event without the developer's endorsement. The Esports World Cup Foundation announced the three-year partnership on December 17, bringing two of gaming's biggest titles under one competitive banner in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. This isn't just another tournament deal, it's Epic's commitment to building a structured competitive ecosystemmore

Rocket League
18 Dec
Thales Costa
The 2025 Game Awards Winners: Counter-Strike Claims Top Esports Accolade

The 2025 Game Awards Winners: Counter-Strike Claims Top Esports Accolade

The 2025 Game Awards winners have claimed their accolades at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles, California. In an event set to honor some of the greatest and most influential names in the industry, games like Counter-Strike and Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 stood out as the biggest winners of the night. When it came to the Best Esports Athlete award, the race became a tight affair between LoL's Jeong "Chovy" Ji-hoon and CS2's Mathieu "ZywOo" Herbaut. Whoever the winner maymore

12 Dec
Martin Arévalo-Östberg
Team BDS to Reportedly Rebrand to Shifters

Team BDS to Reportedly Rebrand to Shifters

Back in June of this year (2025), Team BDS announced that it would be undergoing a major transformation in the following months. According to a report by Sophie Marenne from the Swiss business magazine PME, this transformation will include a complete rebrand; one which will see Team BDS drop their current name and adopt that of Shifters instead. From BDS to Shifters In Marenne's report, Shifters' legal director, Jocelyn Roux, explained that the rebrand aims to strengthen the organization's local identity. Themore

8 Dec
Martin Arévalo-Östberg
ZywOo Wins PC Player of the Year: All Esports Awards 2025 Winners

ZywOo Wins PC Player of the Year: All Esports Awards 2025 Winners

The 2025 Esports Awards ceremony has taken place in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, celebrating some of the biggest and most influential names across the industry throughout the year. Among the complete list of Esports Awards winners, a few victors stand out across the 22 total categories, such as Mathieu "ZywOo" Herbaut, League of Legends, Riot Games, Team Falcons, and more. Let's take a look at the complete list of winners at the Esports Awards 2025. 2025 Esports Awards Winners Esports Gamemore

20 Nov
Martin Arévalo-Östberg
Chovy Is Nominated for Best Esports Athlete: All Game Awards 2025 Nominees

Chovy Is Nominated for Best Esports Athlete: All Game Awards 2025 Nominees

The complete list of The Game Awards nominees is out! 2025 has been a remarkable year for gaming, both in and out of esports. Now, it's time to award the titles, teams, players, and creative minds that continue to propel the gaming industry forward. With the nominations announced, The Game Awards 2025 voting is officially open. Head over to the official voting site and select the candidates that you believe stand above the rest. Without further ado, let's take a look at the complete list of the 2025 Game Awards nominees before the winners are declared on December 11th. Chovy,more

17 Nov
Martin Arévalo-Östberg
G2 Release Their Own Fantasy Webcomic "Red Aura"

G2 Release Their Own Fantasy Webcomic "Red Aura"

G2 continue their expansion beyond the world of esports. After entering the world of traditional sports earlier this year by creating G2 FC to participate in the Kings League, the organization has now announced the launch of Red Aura, an original fantasy-action webcomic that translates the spirit and story of G2 into a new creative universe. Developed in collaboration with Japanese Art Director Runbel and KISAI Entertainment, the studio behind webcomic adaptations of Avatar: The Last Airbender and The Beginningmore

31 Oct
Martin Arévalo-Östberg
International Olympic Committee and Saudi Arabia's 12-Year Partnership Ends After Just 14 Months

International Olympic Committee and Saudi Arabia's 12-Year Partnership Ends After Just 14 Months

The International Olympic Committee and Saudi Arabia have terminated their 12-year partnership to host the Olympic Esports Games in Riyadh, announced today, October 30, 2025. The cancellation, which comes a mere 14 months after the partnership was announced during the 2024 Paris Olympics, exposes the architectural incompatibility between two institutions operating from irreconcilable philosophical foundations.​ On the surface, the decision appears straightforward: the IOC and the Saudi Olympic and Paralympic Committee (SOPC), along with the Esports World Cup Foundation (EWCF),more

30 Oct
Andre Guaraldo
The Esports Awards 2025 Voting Is Open: Complete List of Nominees

The Esports Awards 2025 Voting Is Open: Complete List of Nominees

Celebrating excellence across esports in all shapes and forms, the Esports Awards return for their tenth iteration! The Esports Awards 2025 Ceremony is set to honor several names across the industry on November 19th in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The final list of nominees is out, so make sure to head to this link and vote for the esports titles, players, teams, and personalities that you think deserve to be recognized for their contributions throughout the year among categories such as "Esports Game of the Year", "Streamer of the Year", and many more. Esports Awards 2025 Nominees To give you a glimpsemore

16 Oct
Martin Arévalo-Östberg
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Esports World Cup 2026 Titles Revealed; Four More to Come

Esports World Cup 2026 Titles Revealed; Four More to Come

We may still be a ways away from the start of the event, but the Esports World Cup has already announced its lineup of game titles for 2026. Set to take place in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia between July and August of next year, the EWC 2026 will feature a total of 24 titles; 20 of which have now been announced. The remaining 4 will be revealed at a later date, keeping fans intrigued for what's to come. Esports World Cup 2026: Titles Revealed The 20 titles revealed for the EWC 2026 will include some of the biggest games on themore

8 Oct
Martin Arévalo-Östberg
Riot Games Accidentally Reveals Warwick as New 2XKO Fighter

Riot Games Accidentally Reveals Warwick as New 2XKO Fighter

Riot Games has leaked the new fighter for 2XKO. The official Brazilian Twitter account for the game accidentally uploaded a promotional video revealing Warwick as the eleventh playable character, ahead of his formal announcement. The post was swiftly deleted, but fans had already captured footage of the reveal. This marks the third time Riot has spoiled its own announcements — first with Blitzcrank’s artwork appearing on an official page, and later when a Season Pass datamine uncovered Teemo as the tenth champion. Warwick’s inclusion continues the steady expansion of the roster and hints that Riot may be accelerating its post-launchmore

4 Oct
Kaustavmani Choudhury

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