eSports

Minnesota lawmakers are advancing legislation that would explicitly prohibit esports prediction markets. Residents would then be left with no legal way to wager on events as the state’s efforts to legalize sports betting stalled again.  The Minnesota Senate passed bill SF4511 last week. It has now been assigned to the…

In League of Legends, the GOAT conversation always starts and ends with one name. The race for #2, however, is a completely different matter. On April 26, T1 support player Ryu “Keria” Min-seok officially extended the contract with the team until 2029, a deal that puts him on the same…

2018-02-23 / Photo: Robert Paul for Blizzard Entertainment Popular streamer Felix “xQc” Lengyel is claiming that the Overwatch League inflated its viewership numbers by viewbotting, and people are calling him out for “coping.” The Overwatch League was hype. It was. The first few seasons were among the best esports I…

The Japanese fighting game community is up in arms after the Kemonomichi Legends LIVE match, and not because Daigo Umehara lost. Evo took control of the broadcast, and many felt the production level was disrespectful. Now, many are accusing Evo of not understanding the magnitude of the historic match and…

TOKYO - Japan's retired former world champion figure skater Shoma Uno said Friday that he was "ready to take gaming beyond being just a hobby" after joining a professional eSports team. The 28-year-old, who won silver at the 2018 PyeongChang Olympics and bronze four years later in Beijing, was unveiled…

It has been a packed week for the VALORANT esports community, including unexpected roster changes, historic achievements, and a mixed Patch 12.08. Here are some of the most discussed topics as of late across the global VCT and VALORANT Game Changers ecosystems! Game Changers Icon meL Announces Competitive Break Melanie…

Esports is often framed as entertainment, as fast-paced competition, big audiences, and digital spectacle. But beneath the surface, a different story is unfolding, one that positions gaming as a tool for cultural exchange, education, and economic opportunity. For Wesley Kirinya of Leti Arts, esports is already doing more than just…

It’s official, South Korea will not be competing at the Esports Nations Cup (ENC), at least not as a team sanctioned by the Korean e-Sports organization (KeSPA). Reportedly, the decision to withdraw stems from a dispute between the KeSPA and the Esports Foundation regarding roster selection...Read More

The last week of Dota 2 had it all: there was no shortage of drama, wholesome stories, and very interesting announcements. As we head into May, let’s take a look back at how the Dota 2 esports scene wrapped up the month. And I’ll be honest...Read More

Found out about the verdict online with zero warning - now the former Major winner's esports career is officially over...Read More