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Top 5 Games That Should Be Considered For Esports World Cup
As the Esports World Cup continues to expand its lineup, there is representation from just about every major franchise, title, and genre at the Saudi-based event. But which games could they consider including in the future, even as soon as EWC 2026? It’s hard to...
FaZe Clan’s StarLadder Budapest Major Run Was a Miracle, Not a Renaissance
After struggling throughout 2025, Counter-Strike analysts and fans alike said that the FaZe Clan magic was dead – but the StarLadder Budapest Major proved there was life in the old dog yet. Though, is it a return to form, or a temporary moment of magic in the...
League Of Legends 2 is Real and It’s Reportedly Coming in 2027
Riot Games have confirmed that they’re giving League of Legends a massive overhaul, putting most of LoL’s development team on the project with the goal of releasing League Next in 2027. It’s no secret that League of Legends is, in some ways, incredibly outdated. The...
Inside ZOWIE’s Sports Science Playbook: How Esports Players Shape Its Gear
By the time you see a ZOWIE mouse or monitor on a Tier 1 stage like the StarLadder Budapest Major 2025, it’s clear the brand has already made a deliberate choice about where it wants to be seen, who it wants to be accountable to, and what “performance-driven” means in...
Indian Mobile Esports Star Payal Gaming Denies She Features In Viral Adult Video
Indian mobile esports YouTuber Payal Gaming has issued a statement denying that she appears in a viral video circulating on the internet. Payal Gaming, real-name Payal Dhare, is an Indian esports player who has built an online following by posting gameplay content for...
Former T1 & Talon Valorant Star “ban” Banned Over Matchfixing in VCT Pacific
In an incredibly ironic turn of events, Korean Valorant star Seungmin “ban” Oh has been handed a temporary ban from competing at Riot Games events following an investigation into matchfixing allegations. In recent years, ban has been a mainstay in the VCT, having...
What Do Call of Duty Pros Earn? CDL 2026 Player Salaries Reportedly Leaked
The salaries of esports pros have always been somewhat kept under wraps. While we might hear of certain players’ incomes, it’s very rare. However, a full list of Call of Duty League (CDL) player salaries has leaked for Black Ops 7, and some have suggested that it...
Arizona Removes Underdog License Over Launch of Prediction Markets, More Operators At Risk
Arizona has taken the unprecedented step of removing Underdog’s DFS license over the company’s involvement in prediction markets. The Arizona Department of Gaming (ADG) had previously warned licensed companies that doing business with prediction market platforms...
Fortnite and Rocket League Announced for Esports World Cup 2026
Fortnite and Rocket League will both feature at the Esports World Cup 2026, following a newly announced partnership between the Esports World Cup Foundation and Epic Games. Revealed today, the multi-year collaboration will bring Epic Games titles to the Esports World...