LEC returns to 10-team winter format after Versus experiment
LEC Commissioner Artem Bykov has confirmed that LEC Versus will not return in 2027, with...
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Every city thinks it can be the “next esports capital,” and no, London is most definitely not
The Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, is the latest guy to claim his city will...
“Everyone is in survival mode”: Inside the struggles of Iran’s esports community
It’s been over 70 days since the conflict between the United States and Iran began,...
Esports World Cup’s Paris move marks the city as a rising esports capital
The Esports World Cup (EWC) is leaving Saudi Arabia for the first time, and it’s...
Without South Korea, there is no reason for the Esports Nations Cup to happen
It’s official, South Korea will not be competing at the Esports Nations Cup (ENC), at...
Crazy Raccoon unveils OWCS roster for 2026
Japanese esports organisation Crazy Raccoon has revealed its Overwatch esports roster for 2026. Seven players,...
Sentinels signs JonahP to its VCT 2026 roster
Sentinels has announced the signing of Jonah 'JonahP' Pulice to its 2026 VCT roster ahead...
Gran Turismo cancels opening round of World Series
Gran Turismo has cancelled the opening round of the Gran Turismo World Series, which was...
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Andbox receives investment from Michael B. Jordan
Andbox, the ownership group behind New York Excelsior and New York Subliners, has received investment from Michael B....
Allied Esports welcomes Wanyoo to affiliate program
Esports entertainment company Allied Esports has established a partnership with Chinese esports company Wanyoo. Wanyoo is said the operate...
BLAST Premier details inaugural event in London
BLAST has revealed the details for the first stop in its BLAST Premier circuit, setting up in shop...
Mogul forms strategic partnership with Mineski
Australian esports platform Mogul has entered a strategic partnership with Southeast Asian event organiser Mineski Global. The partnership will span...
G2 Esports extends AOC partnership through 2020
Berlin-based organisation G2 Esports has extended its partnership with gaming monitor manufacturer AOC for another year. The extended partnership will continue...
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