Gentle Mates and NRG opened VALORANT Masters Santiago with flawless 2‑0 sweeps. Gentle Mates out‑maneuvered EDward Gaming on Haven (13‑11) and Pearl (13‑7), capitalising on weak C‑site holds and superior Fade utility. NRG overwhelmed Xi Lai Gaming, posting a 13‑2 demolition on Haven and a 13‑10 win on Abyss thanks to aggressive ultimate timing and a flexible Omen‑Viper‑Tejo line‑up. Their victories keep the EMEA and Americas seeds in contention while Chinese qualifiers must win their next Swiss matches to stay alive.
VALORANT Masters Santiago, kicking off Feb 28 in Chile, will be the first VCT event to feature the substantial Harbor buffs from patch 12.02. In‑game leaders from Team Liquid and G2 expressed confidence that the reworked controller could see increased pick rates,...
Bandai Namco released the Tekken 8 Season 3 trailer at the Tekken World Tour 2025 Global Finals, promising a “fresh start” after Season 2’s backlash. Developers clarified that “back to basics” means incremental refinements, not a major overhaul of the offensive‑heavy meta. Small...
BC.Game topped ESL’s February Annual Incentive standings after its appearance at IEM Kraków 2026, posting the highest average viewership of 569,201 and earning eight Viewership Points. The squad advanced through the Play‑In round, beating Legacy and Ninjas in Pyjamas, but...
Malaysia’s Ministry of Youth and Sports, together with the Digital Ministry, announced plans to develop formal esports guidelines aimed at curbing online violence and extremist content among young gamers. The initiative follows concerns that in‑game chat can expose minors to...
Pokémon announced that the 2026 World Championship will run from August 28‑30 in San Francisco, with finals at the Chase Center. The event coincides with the inaugural Pokémon XP fan experience, featuring cosplay contests and workshops. Nearly 3,000 competitors will battle...
The British Esports Federation signed the Armed Forces Covenant on December 4, 2025, committing to support serving personnel, veterans, and their families. The pledge includes discounts on facilities, work‑experience opportunities, and access to supply‑chain partners. British Esports will collaborate with...
MOUZ has extended its strategic partnership with gaming hardware leader Razer for an additional two years, marking the longest‑standing collaboration in the German organization’s history. The renewal emphasizes joint local engagement initiatives, leveraging both companies’ Hamburg headquarters for smoother operations....
CHERRY XTRFY has appointed Counter‑Strike legend Emil “HeatoN” Christensen as a brand ambassador. In his new role HeatoN will represent the company at events, contribute to product development, and test upcoming gaming gear. The partnership builds on earlier collaborations, including...
Hanjin BRION announced the signing of former Cloud9 mid laner Lee “Loki” Sang‑min on a two‑year contract lasting through 2027. The 20‑year‑old will vie for a starting spot alongside incumbent Roamer as the team prepares for the 2026 LCK regular...
Electronic Arts unveiled a slate of nine creators, casters and channels that will host watch parties for the Apex Legends Global Series (ALGS) Online Open 2026, which kicks off on February 28. The Americas will feature two streams – a...
Chess.com has rebranded its Global Championship as the Chess.com Open, positioning it as the largest open chess tournament of 2026. The event runs from March 14 to April 26, featuring a $250,000 prize pool and three direct berths to the...
ESL Pro League Season 23 runs March 1‑15, 2026, featuring 24 Counter‑Strike 2 teams in online Swiss stages followed by LAN playoffs in Stockholm’s Annexet. The tournament offers a $275,000 prize pool, with the champion earning $100,000 and a spot...
Tickets for the PGL Major Singapore 2026, scheduled Dec 10‑13 at Singapore Indoor Stadium, were released on Feb 25 and have drawn sharp criticism for steep pricing. Single‑day tickets start at $144 and rise to $369 for the final day,...
Unstoppable Domains and SuperVerse have launched the .super on‑chain domain, designed for the SuperVerse gaming ecosystem. The .super name serves as a unified digital identity across games, marketplaces, creators, and community initiatives, replacing wallet addresses with human‑readable names. Each domain...