Esports Industry News & Updates

By: Richard JanvrinDignitas Forced to Bring in Subs Due to Visa Issues with FBI and IgNar
Due to visa issues, Dignitas is forced to bring in two emergency subs for two of its players.

By: Richard JanvrinFull Sail University, Tribe Gaming Launch Esports Internship Program
Full Sail University and esports organization Tribe Gaming have come together to offer an esports internship program.

By: Richard JanvrinSteve Maida Re-Acquires Luminosity and May Launch a Smash Bros. Roster
The original owner of esports organization Luminosity, Steve Maida, has re-acquired the company he founded in 2015.

By: Richard JanvrinAll 2027 Counter-Strike 2 Major Locations Have Seemingly Been Revealed
A report from HLTV reveals two Counter-Strike 2 Major locations for 2027.

By: Richard JanvrinFull List of Teams Invited to IEM Rio 2026 Has Been Revealed By ESL
The teams for IEM Rio 2026 have been revealed.

By: Richard JanvrinSingapore's Parliament Has Passed a Law Recognizing Esports As a Sport
The Singapore Parliament has passed a law recognizing esports and mind sports as official sports.

By: Richard JanvrinUK-Based Esports Org Fnatic Parts With blameF, Signs Maden to CS2 Team
Fnatic has made some changes to its CS2 roster, including signing Maden and parting with blameF.

By: Richard JanvrinpaIN Gaming Makes Two CS2 Moves, Signs Vsm, Brings In Piriajr on Loan
paIN Gaming had early success in 2025, and after having a bad second half, they've made two key signings.

By: Richard JanvrinEx-Activision Blizzard Exec Named SVP of Brand Partnerships with BLAST
Esports tournament organizer BLAST enlists a new SVP of Brand Partnerships: Steve Rossi.

By: Richard JanvrinLeague of Legends World Champion Faker Awarded With Cheongyeong Medal
The President of South Korea gave Faker the Cheongyeong Medal.