eSports

With Vi announced as the newest character for 2XKO, what could the closed beta bring next month? / Image credit: Riot Games 2XKO is a fighting game that’s part of Riot Games’ Runeterra universe. It’s been in several beta tests for the past 18 months, with mixed reactions...Read More

Image credit: Nintendo The Nintendo Switch 2 has sold nearly 6m units since its launch on June 5th, 2025, according to the company’s latest financial report. The console’s popularity has contributed to what has been a very strong first quarter of its 2025/2026 fiscal year. The financial report by Nintendo…

Image Credit: Betfred Sportsbook After a difficult run, Betfred Sportsbook is formally exiting the US online sports betting market. On July 31, 2025, the business shut down its online presence in Pennsylvania, the final state in which it remained operational. Betfred’s American online presence, which it entered in 2020 with…

Image credit: Stephanie Lindgren, BLAST Team Liquid has failed to qualify for the online qualifiers of BLAST Open London after losing its first and only match at RES Showdown 2: BLAST Premier Rising. Thanks to its ranking in the July Valve Regional Standings (VRS), Team Liquid was one of eight…

Image Credit: FURIA Brazilian esports organisation FURIA has released a new apparel collection in collaboration with the Esports World Cup (EWC). The drop will be sold in limited quantities on FURIA’s official store, featuring two T-shirts and two hoodie designs (one pocket hoodie, one crewneck). The collection features elements of FURIA’s brand…

Image credit: Nintendo The latest Nintendo Direct Partner Showcase saw several titles showcased to fans, from upcoming partnered games to fan favourites coming to the Switch 2. From fighting games, sports franchises, classic RPGs and new titles releasing later this year, here is an esports-focused perspective on the July 31st…

Image Credits: Shopify Rebellion Shopify Rebellion has announced its departure from competitive Dota 2, effective immediately, after a two-and-a-half-year run. In addition to this, all current roster members are now allowed to explore new opportunities as free agents.  “I hope they all find great new homes and continue to shine...Read…

Image credit: G2 VALORANT via X G2 Gozen, G2 Esports’ female VALORANT roster, has announced the departure of Mathilde ‘Nelo’ Beltoise. This development is the latest of many roster moves G2 Gozen has undergone since the beginning of a turbulent 2025 Game Changers season. G2 Gozen was founded in 2021…

Esports betting turnover is growing year-over-year, and with new markets ready to join the fray it’s not a shock that both B2C and B2B firms, like BETBY in the case of the latter, are looking to get in on the action. BETBY, a Malta-headquartered company specialising in B2B sports betting…

Samsung’s latest gaming monitor sale is packed with big discounts on some of its best displays, from lightning-fast esports panels to massive ultrawides built for full immersion. If you're after crisp 4K visuals, OLED contrast, or high refresh rates for competitive play in today's deals, you're in the right place.…