Esports Industry News & Updates

Dignitas Forced to Bring in Subs Due to Visa Issues with FBI and IgNar
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Dignitas 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.
Full Sail University, Tribe Gaming Launch Esports Internship Program
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Full 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.
Steve Maida Re-Acquires Luminosity and May Launch a Smash Bros. Roster
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Steve 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.
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All 2027 Counter-Strike 2 Major Locations Have Seemingly Been Revealed

A report from HLTV reveals two Counter-Strike 2 Major locations for 2027.
Full List of Teams Invited to IEM Rio 2026 Has Been Revealed By ESL
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Full List of Teams Invited to IEM Rio 2026 Has Been Revealed By ESL

The teams for IEM Rio 2026 have been revealed.
Singapore's Parliament Has Passed a Law Recognizing Esports As a Sport
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Singapore'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.
UK-Based Esports Org Fnatic Parts With blameF, Signs Maden to CS2 Team
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UK-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.
paIN Gaming Makes Two CS2 Moves, Signs Vsm, Brings In Piriajr on Loan
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paIN 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.
Ex-Activision Blizzard Exec Named SVP of Brand Partnerships with BLAST
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Ex-Activision Blizzard Exec Named SVP of Brand Partnerships with BLAST

Esports tournament organizer BLAST enlists a new SVP of Brand Partnerships: Steve Rossi.
League of Legends World Champion Faker Awarded With Cheongyeong Medal
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League of Legends World Champion Faker Awarded With Cheongyeong Medal

The President of South Korea gave Faker the Cheongyeong Medal.