Esports News
From Ascension to Relegation: Apeks’ VCT Rise and Fall
After months of close calls, emergency substitutions, and off-server drama, Apeks have officially dropped out of the Valorant Champions Tour (VCT) EMEA after losing 1-2 to Movistar KOI in Stage 2. The team now holds a 0-11 record for the 2025 season, and with just one...
Pilgramage to Cologne: Counter-Strike’s Cathedral Gets Blessed with 2026 Major
The LANXESS Arena, affectionately known as the Cathedral of Counter-Strike, will host 2026’s first CS2 Major Championship, the IEM Cologne Major 2026. At IEM Cologne 2025, as Team Spirit demolished MOUZ in the Grand Final, ESL sent chills down the spines of...
Too Good for Tier Two, Not Yet Tier One: NIP’s VRS Challenge
NIP’s ascension of the Valve Regional Standings (VRS) in 2025 has been incredibly impressive to witness, but they’re now entering one of the most challenging parts of the climb. The tallest mountains in the world all have their most dangerous places. For K2, it’s the...
Bayes Esports Insolvency Leaves GRID Dominant in Esports Data
Esports data provider Bayes Esports is possibly shutting down, which leaves GRID Esports with nearly total control over the industry’s data. On August 6, 2025, The Esports Advocate reported that Bayes filed for insolvency in May of 2025 and has begun the court-ordered...
YaLLa Compass Exits CS2 After Payment Controversy
Counter-Strike 2 tournament host YaLLa Compass has seemingly closed down after months of controversial payment issues. On August 6, 2025, YaLLA Compass announced its closure through its he was not paid. The shuttering comes after months of delayed payment accusations...
Dota 2 Launches Quartero’s Curios Event With Free Skins
To help prep fans for The International 2025, Valve has released a new Dota 2 event called Quartero’s Curios packed with free skins. On August 5, 2025, Valve dropped a shock update to Dota 2 that added a brand-new event to the game. Titled Quartero’s Curios, the event...
Fortnite Chapter 6 Season 4 Key Art Reveals New Crossovers
Epic Games has revealed the key art for Fortnite Chapter 6 Season 4, and with it, the crossovers coming in next battle pass. On August 5, 2025, Epic Games released the new key visual for Fortnite Chapter 6 Season 4 through its official social media channels. The image...
Valorant Launches Shotcall for In-Game Esports Predictions
Valorant is adding an official prediction feature called Shotcall, and lucky fans have the chance to earn rewards from correct guesses. On August 5, 2025, Riot Games announced Shotcall through its official media channels. Shotcall is a new Twitch extension where...
Kalshi Will Switch to 24/7 Model on Esports Predictions
Kalshi has expanded its operating hours to 24/7, which is big news for esports fans who love to stay up late. On August 4, 2025, American betting operator Kalshi announced through its official social media that the website will now operate on a 24/7 schedule. This is...