Esports Industry News & Updates

By: Richard JanvrinLORGAR 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.

By: Richard JanvrinNew 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.

By: Richard JanvrinGen.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.

By: Richard JanvrinEvo 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?

By: Richard JanvrinApex Legends Officially Joins First-Ever Esports Nations Cup
Apex Legends joins the first-ever Esports Nations Cup, featuring 40 teams in Riyadh this November.

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.

By: Richard JanvrinLos 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.