Esports Industry News & Updates

By: Richard JanvrinNinjas in Pyjamas Expands Into Tekken 8 With Signing of Meo-IL
Ninjas in Pyjamas enters Tekken 8 by signing Meo-IL ahead of the Esports World Cup and its $1M prize pool.

By: Richard JanvrinThai Authorities Arrest Tokyogurl in SEA Games Remote-Play Cheating Case
Thailand officials have arrested esports players Tokyogurl and Cheerio following a cheating scandal during the 33rd SEA Games.

Los Ratones Esports Shuts Down Following LEC 2026 Elimination
Los Ratones is shutting down. The news was confirmed by its owner, Caedrel.

By: Richard JanvrinTeam Vitality Adds PUBG and CrossFire Teams Ahead of Esports World Cup
Team Vitality continues its expansion, signing rosters for PUBG and CrossFire.

By: Richard Janvrin100 Thieves Teams Up With Chris Hemsworth for ‘Crime 101’ Campaign
Ahead of the release of Crime 101, 100 Thieves and Chris Hemsworth will be collaborating, including live streams, apparel, and more.

By: Richard JanvrinEA Sports FC Pro World Championship 2026 Announces $1.5M Prize Pool at Esports World Cup
The EA Sports FC Pro World Championship will take place in July at the Esports World Cup and feature $1.5 million in prizes.

By: Richard JanvrinT1’s Overwatch Roster Move for OWCS 2026 Sparks Mixed Fan Reactions
T1 has announced its Overwatch roster for the Overwatch Championship Series 2026 season.

By: Richard JanvrinFaZe Clan’s Parent Company GameSquare Taps Amaree Tanawong as COO
GameSquare, FaZe Clan's parent company, has named Amaree Tanawong as their new COO.

By: Richard JanvrinCollege Rocket League Returns for Spring 2026 With $55K In Awards
The College Rocket League is returning for the Spring semester in 2026 and is offering up $55,000 in scholastic awards.

By: Richard JanvrinTSM Drops Apex Legends Team, Plans to Acquire One Ahead of LAN Season
TSM has parted ways with its Apex Legends roster and is seeking to acquire a new one.