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I’m honestly so sick of Kick, and the “Last Woman Standing” exploitation stream was my final straw
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Esports World Cup sees volume rise at Kalshi, but MSI and IEM remain biggest events
The final week of the Esports World Cup saw record trading volumes on Kalshi. Over...
“It’s very sad for players and coaches”: Esports pros react to sudden Esports Nations Cup delay with further training, confusion, and a wedding
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Sanatic’s hype vs. Yatoro’s dynasty: TI15 put Dota 2’s best carries in an anime-style clash
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All Major Championship winners in CS2 and CS:GO
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FaZe Clan beats Team Secret to win Six Invitational 2026
FaZe Clan has won the Six Invitational 2026, becoming the first esports organisation to win back-to-back Six Invitational...
Sonix wins Super Smash Bros. Ultimate Major at GENESIS X3
Carlos 'Sonix' Perez is the GENESIS X3 Super Smash Bros. Ultimate champion after an intense Grand Finals with...
GENESIS X3 Super Smash Bros. Melee Top 8 preview
GENESIS X3 had quite the intense Super Smash Bros. Melee Losers Bracket on Saturday, February 14th, as some...
GO1 wins Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves tournament at GENESIS X3
Goichi ‘GO1’ Kishida is the undisputed GOAT of Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves after claiming another victory at GENESIS...
Rainbow Six esports reveals China as new regional league
Ubisoft has revealed that China will become a new regional league for the Rainbow Six Siege esports circuit...
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