“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...
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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...
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...
“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...
Latest patch has FGC saying Nintendo can’t leave competitive Super Smash Bros. Ultimate players alone, bruh
Super Smash Bros. Ultimate hasn't had an update since June 2025, but Nintendo just had...
Stewie2K gets called out for old skin stealing scandal, but public shaming is the only solution in CS2 right now
Last week, a video of North American Counter-Strike trash-talk went viral, as SportsBetExpert’s Shane "shane"...
League of Legends Team Voice could transform Solo Queue forever… with one condition
For 17 years, League of Legends has asked players to coordinate in-game solely on pings...
Counter-Strike 2 vs. Call of Duty: How does the meta determine which esport is best?
The most effective tactics (the meta) in esports heavily influence how certain titles are played....
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The top Melee and Ultimate players in 2025 (so far)
The 2025 season for Super Smash Bros. Melee and Ultimate has begun. Genesis X2 hyped up the hibernating...
Genesis X2: Aura looks back at life-changing Melee run
While Juan 'Hungrybox' DeBiedma's emotional curse-breaking win stole the headlines from Genesis X2, Super Smash Bros. Melee player...
Esports investment report, August 2021: NiP, FaZe Clan, Abios
Last month saw a multitude of esports mergers and acquisitions, both from endemic and non-endemic entities. In addition,...
Esports Movers and Shakers: February 2022
Each month, ESI compiles the period’s most significant esports movers and shakers. February's round-up features personnel changes from...
Esports Movers and Shakers: October 2021
Each month, ESI compiles the period’s most significant esports movers and shakers. October's round-up features personnel changes from...
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