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Image Credit: Trexx / Twitter Web3 gaming startup Trexx is developing a dedicated layer-1 blockchain platform in partnership with decentralised infrastructure company Tanssi Network. This development aims to provide new monetisation and fan engagement tools for the esports industry. New Layer-1 Blockchain Aims to Empower Developers Trexx will leverage Tanssi’s…

Image credit: X/Swagg FaZe Clan content creator Kris ‘Swagg‘ Lamberson will host a Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 LAN tournament as part of TwitchCon San Diego 2025. The tournament will see several members of the North American esports organisation’s content creator division competing in a two-versus-two Search and Destroy…

ESL FACEIT Group (EFG) has reportedly carried out another round of layoffs as part of its ongoing efforts to streamline operations and ensure long-term profitability. Around 80 to 90 employees are understood to have been let go. An internal email sent to employees, and obtained by Esports Insider, outlined the…

Esports powerhouse Gen.G have teamed up with Burger King to create a brand new burger and a T-shirt for fans, but they’re incredibly limited, so you’ll have to be pretty lucky to get your hands on them. The collaboration was teased earlier in October, with promo material predominantly featuring Park…

Image Credit: HP Inc. HP Inc. has shown off two new gaming products created in collaboration with Riot Games, extending its partnership with the publisher of League of Legends and VALORANT. Announced during the 2025 League of Legends World Championship in Chengdu, China, the new lineup includes the OMEN 16…

Image credit: Michal Konkol, Riot Games via Flickr Esports organisation Apeks has announced that it will be pausing its VALORANT operations for the foreseeable future following its performance this season. Apeks leaves the scene after being relegated from VCT EMEA, failing to qualify for VALORANT Champions in Paris...Read More

Image credit: Joe Brady, Electronic Arts via Smugmug The 32 qualified teams for the Apex Legends Global Series (ALGS) 2026 Championship have been decided following the conclusion of the regional 2025 Split 2 Pro Leagues. Six winners from the regional finals and 26 top-placing teams from the Championship Point leaderboards…

The Esports Integrity Commission (ESIC) has imposed an interim suspension on Team SENZA (also known as “Rosy”, following its acquisition by Senza) and its current rostered players, coaches, and team staff. The suspension comes amid an ESIC investigation into alleged breaches of its Anti-Corruption Code and Code of Conduct. In…

Esports betting supplier Oddin.gg has received official certification from Gaming Laboratories International (GLI), clearing the way for it to launch its esports iFrame product in Brazil under the country’s new iGaming regulations. The SY-711 certification was issued by GLI, the first testing lab approved by Brazil’s Secretaria de Prêmios e…

Image credit: Razer Razer has launched a limited edition mouse mat designed in collaboration with League of Legends player Lee ‘Faker‘ Sang-hyeok. The Razer Gigantus V2 – Faker Edition is inspired by Faker’s Unkillable Demon King nickname and features an exclusive design. The mouse mat features a golden Unkillable Demon…