Co-streaming shouldn’t count towards actual esports tournament viewership: Esports Insider debates
Co-streaming has become a huge part of the esports ecosystem, for better or worse. The...
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RLCS Paris Major proved Rocket League belongs in France, but it could have finally extinguished North America
There’s no simpler rivalry than a regional one, but after a decade of back-and-forth between...
Is Rocket League cooked? The RLCS 2026 Paris Major viewership decline shocks fans… But the real reason impacts esports as a whole
The viewership numbers from the RLCS 2026 Paris Major were shockingly low. Like, really low....
“It’s a step too far”: Rocket League community reacts to teased boost timer update
Epic Games has revealed in an animation trailer that Rocket League Season 22 will arrive...
RLCS Boston Major becomes the most-watched Rocket League event
The 2026 RLCS Boston Major has become the most-watched Rocket League esports event in history,...
Gentle Mates crowned RLCS Boston Major champion
French esports organisation Gentle Mates has been crowned the champion of the Rocket league Championship...
Blacklyte named sponsor of RLCS 2026 Boston Major
Blacklyte has been announced as the exclusive desk and chair sponsor of the RLCS 2026:...
Michelin becomes an official partner of the RLCS
The Rocket League Championship Series (RLCS) has announced a partnership with French tyre manufacturer Michelin....
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State of the Ecosystem: Apex Legends esports (2023 overview)
State of the Ecosystem is a series overviewing the contemporary esports scene in several major esports titles, with...
KOI extends ASUS ROG partnership
European esports organisation KOI has announced an extension of its partnership with ASUS Republic of Gamers, the gaming...
Value in Western esports: The importance of League and CS:GO
When we discuss value in the Western esports industry, what are we usually referring to? And where is...
Team BDS partners with apparel brand Champion
Swiss esports organisation Team BDS has announced a new collaboration with US sportswear and apparel brand Champion. The...
From promising to precarious: Why women’s Rocket League is in limbo
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