Esports Industry News & Updates

By: Richard JanvrinUnited Kingdom Searching For a Head of Video Games and Esports
The search for a Head of Video Games and Esports in the Department for Culture, Media, and Sport is ongoing in the United Kingdom.

By: Richard JanvrinTeam Vitality and League of Legends Vet Nisqy Mutually Part Ways
Nisqy and Team Vitality mutually part ways.

By: Richard JanvrinEvil Geniuses to Compete at EWC, But Won’t Promote It
EG joins the Esports World Cup but distances itself publicly due to controversy surrounding the Saudi-hosted event.

By: Richard JanvrinThe World Series of Warzone is Returning in 2025, $1M Prize Pool
The World Series of Warzone is returning in 2025.

By: Richard JanvrinRiot Games Releases Statement Amid florescent Allegations
Riot Games released a statement in the wake of sexual assault allegations made toward florescent.

By: Richard JanvrinGeoGuessr Draws Ire From Fans After Entering Esports World Cup
GeoGuessr will be at the Esports World Cup 2025, and fans aren’t happy.

By: Richard JanvrinMaryville University Shutters Overwatch 2 Team
Maryville University has shut down its Overwatch team.

By: Richard JanvrinFNS Retires From Pro VALORANT Play, Will Focus on Streaming
FNS has retired from competitive VALORANT play.

By: Richard JanvrinTenZ Departs Esports Squad Sentinels, Calls It “Bittersweet”
TenZ announced on X that he’s leaving Sentinels.

By: Richard JanvrinTeam Liquid Acquires EA FC Esports Squad Team Gullit
In the lead up to the 2025 Esports World Cup, Team Liquid has acquired the EA FC esports squad Team Gullit.