Can MSI performance predict Worlds success?
Every year, the Mid-Season Invitational (MSI) gives us what should be our first proper answer...
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News and features covering the broader esports ecosystem
“I wish I was better”: The downfall of Fnatic’s VALORANT team
For many years, Fnatic was considered the strongest team in the VCT EMEA circuit. With...
Here’s what Super Smash Bros. 6 needs for the esports scene to grow
There's a Nintendo Direct tomorrow (September 9th) and there's a rumor that we will get...
Who really owns The International? A regional analysis of TI history
China remains TI’s largest historical player base, accounting for 280 appearances and 171 top-eight finishes,...
How MLBB built an esports empire across Southeast Asia
Mobile Legends: Bang Bang (MLBB) launched globally in 2016 and found extraordinary success in Southeast...
Esports players know how to compete, but esports orgs need to teach them how to behave
On August 28th, VCT China organization FunPlus Phoenix issued a statement announcing that it had...
VALORANT’s strongest teams in each region before Champions Shanghai
As the dust settles on the 2026 VALORANT Champions Tour (VCT) Stage 2 events, we...
“I have always worried about the livelihood of Tier 2″: 2026 World Star Challengers Invitational gives hope and opportunity to struggling Tier 2 ecosystem
The changes to League of Legends’ Tier 2 system have long been whispered about, but...
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SNIPES becomes ESL’s official fashion retail supplier
SNIPES, a sneaker and streetwear chain in Germany, has partnered with global esports organisation ESL. Together, a co-branded...
Fanatec become official sponsor and supplier of F1 Esports Series
Formula 1 esports has welcomed Fanatec as official sponsor and supplier of the F1 Esports Series. The two...
ESIC adds Denuvo and GG Esports
The Esports Integrity Coalition (ESIC) announced it has added Denuvo and GG Esports to the organisation. The announcement...
Alfa Romeo Sauber F1 launches esports team
Alfa Romeo Sauber F1 is the latest Formula 1 outfit to confirm its plans for the second season...
Noah Whinston – Immortals – Successfully reviving MIBR
The iconic Brazilian Counter-Strike brand MIBR is back in action courtesy of Noah Whinston, CEO of Immortals and Los...
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