Esports News
Salary Crisis Erupts at Astralis!
Danish esports giant Astralis has admitted that salary payments to players and staff have been delayed. Things have taken a complicated turn at Astralis, which once dominated the Counter-Strike arena. According to a report by Sheep Esports, the Danish team Astralis...
karrigan Outclasses apEX, FaZe Triumphs Over Vitality!
FaZe, led by karrigan, prevailed against apEX’s Vitality, who entered the match as the favorites. In the opening clash of the Starladder Budapest Major 2025 Stage 3, it was karrigan’s FaZe that emerged victorious over Vitality. Entering the match as favorites,...
Roblox Blocked in Russia Over “LGBT Propaganda”
Russia has blocked gaming platform Roblox over claims the website contains LGBT propaganda. The country’s media regulator, Roskomnadzor, announced the ban on Wednesday, stating that Roblox is “rife with inappropriate content that can negatively impact the spiritual...
Skin Gambling Report Highlights Risks, Youth Exposure, and Regulatory Gaps
A new report on gaming skin gambling claims minors frequently gamble using skins as currency on illegal websites. TrustPlay surveyed 1,530 US gamers about their experiences with skin gambling. Of 918 gamers who own tradeable skins, 432, just over 47%, said they have...
Counter-Strike Player Calls Out “Disgusting Messages” From Losing Esports Bettors
With the growth of esports over the past decade, the esports gambling space has expanded exponentially. Now, fans can place bets on their favorite teams, matches, and games, with hundreds of titles and leagues included. However, some have resorted to sending abusive...
Microsoft Excel World Championship 2025: What Even is Excel Esports?
Microsoft Excel. Yes, the software you use to make spreadsheets at work and hope your boss likes what they see. Did you know that Excel esports is actually a thing? And that the Microsoft Excel World Championship (MEWC) 2025 just took place in Las Vegas at the start...
New LoL In-Game Coaching Rule is Useless for Top Teams
League of Legends is getting in-game coaching for the LCP (Pacific) and LCK (Korea) leagues, with Riot Games wanting to give the feature a shot in pro play. And, while it sounds like a huge boon for teams to have an in-game coach, the drawbacks may outweigh any...
Is There Any Hope For Danish Counter-Strike After Astralis Bomb Out of Budapest Major?
After missing the last five Majors, Astralis have bombed out of the StarLadder Budapest Major. It’s a sorry result for the organization that still holds the most Major titles, with four in their trophy cabinet, but it’s the latest in a string of results that display...
100 Thieves Reportedly Target Gla1ve as Head Coach for Counter-Strike Return
100 Thieves’ long-awaited return to Counter-Strike is beginning to take shape. According to reports, Danish legend Lukas “gla1ve” Rossander is expected to join the roster rebuild as head coach, marking the first major move of his post-playing career. The 30-year-old...