Esports Industry News & Updates

LORGAR RANKINGS New Tier 2 Counter-Strike Event Revealed With $50000 Prize Pool
Richard JanvrinBy: Richard Janvrin

LORGAR RANKINGS: New Tier 2 Counter-Strike Event Revealed With $50,000 Prize Pool

LORGAR RANKINGS launches March 12 with a $50K prize pool, qualifiers, LAN finals, and fan giveaways across Eastern Europe.
New York Attorney General Letitia James Sues Valve Over Alleged Loot Box Gambling
Richard JanvrinBy: Richard Janvrin

New York Attorney General Letitia James Sues Valve Over Alleged Loot Box Gambling

New York AG Letitia James is suing Valve, alleging loot boxes promote illegal gambling in popular video games.
Gen.G Signs VALORANT Prodigy Xiesta to A Four-Year Deal
Richard JanvrinBy: Richard Janvrin

Gen.G Signs VALORANT Prodigy Xiesta to A Four-Year Deal

Gen.G has inked Gen.G Global Academy graduate Xiesta to a 4-year deal.
Evo Enters a New Era as Saudi-Backed RTS Takes Full Control
Richard JanvrinBy: Richard Janvrin

Evo Enters a New Era as Saudi-Backed RTS Takes Full Control

RTS takes full control of Evo under Saudi ownership. What does it mean for the future?
Esports Nations Cup 2026: Apex Legends Added
Richard JanvrinBy: Richard Janvrin

Apex Legends Officially Joins First-Ever Esports Nations Cup

Apex Legends joins the first-ever Esports Nations Cup, featuring 40 teams in Riyadh this November.
Ninjas in Pyjamas Expands Into Tekken 8 With Signing of Meo-IL
Richard JanvrinBy: Richard Janvrin

Ninjas 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.
Thailand Authorities Have Arrested Esports Player Tokyogurl
Richard JanvrinBy: Richard Janvrin

Thai 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
Richard JanvrinBy: Richard Janvrin

Los Ratones Esports Shuts Down Following LEC 2026 Elimination

Los Ratones is shutting down. The news was confirmed by its owner, Caedrel.
Esports Org Team Vitality Expanding Into PUBG and CrossFire
Richard JanvrinBy: Richard Janvrin

Team Vitality Adds PUBG and CrossFire Teams Ahead of Esports World Cup

Team Vitality continues its expansion, signing rosters for PUBG and CrossFire.
100 Thieves Ink Chris Hemsworth for Promotional Campaign
Richard JanvrinBy: Richard Janvrin

100 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.