eSports

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

As a member of the FGC, I am quite familiar with the “pop off,” when a player excitedly celebrates a win on stage. It has become a form of self-expression and passion in games like Super Smash Bros, but it has apparently been a source of non-stop drama for the…

The FGC was treated to a wild weekend courtesy of LVL UP EXPO 2026, which saw international players such as Goichi “GO1” Kishida, Shoji “Fenritti” Sho, and Doramigi fly in to prove themselves at Los Angeles. From Victor “Punk” Woodley’s Street Fighter 6 run to Christopher “NYChrisG” Gonzalez appearing in…

Arnold Hur, Chief Operating Officer of Gen.G Esports, has predicted the end of the franchise and partnership era in esports, warning that only self-sustaining teams with solid business structures will survive the industry’s next phase. The news comes from translated reports from Inven. Like spring after winter “The franchise era…

Betting group Betsson AG announced its Q1 results, showing a drop in operating profits. The company performed well in emerging markets in Latin America, however, where esports betting is gaining traction.  Revenue for the quarter reached €285.3m ($334 million), a 2.9% decrease from Q1 2025. Operating profit almost halved year-on-year…

I recently said we needed more events like Evo, and I meant it. The fighting game esports scene features multi-title events that bring the community together in a way that mainstream esports titles haven’t yet figured out. LVL UP EXPO just wrapped up over the weekend...Read More

South Korean outlet Sport Naver recently reported that the Korea eSports Association (KeSPA) has confirmed it will not participate in the 2026 Esports Nations Cup (ENC). The news comes as the organization alleged that the Esports Foundation, the host of the ENC, was indirectly attempting to force certain players onto…

Abdu Maikaba, former Wikki Tourists head coach, has exclusively told Completesports that he is yet to hear or receive any official correspondence from the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), despite duly submitting his application for the Nigeria men’s U-20 national team, Flying Eagles coaching job. The 61-year-old tactician, who has previously…

I’ve been one of the haters booing Evo‘s expansion. After Saudi Arabian company RTS took control of Evo and announced a bunch of tournaments, I was pretty bummed. Like Arslan Ash, I felt this would ruin the prestige of the cumulative event in Las Vegas. However...Read More