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More transphobia in Game Changers, AI graphics, and Masters London criticism: VALORANT’s turbulent week
Masters London officially kicked off last Saturday, but there’s been plenty of VALORANT esports shake-ups even beyond VCT’s second global event of the year. From concerning Game Changers backlash to the highlights (and lowlights) of Masters London, here’s everything you need to know about last...
Esports Foundation opens $2M co-streamer program for EWC and ENC 2026
EWCF's largest co-streaming program yet.
Esports prediction markets on Kalshi: Breaking down the $36M by game
Earlier this week, we published our initial piece looking at the headline figures from 1-7 June on prediction market operator Kalshi. This piece dives deeper, looking at the games that generated most interest; which games saw the most money and why. We’ve taken the ten largest Counter-Strike,...
“Everyone is in survival mode”: Inside the struggles of Iran’s esports community
It’s been over 70 days since the conflict between the United States and Iran began, with fighting in the Middle East resulting in sharp increases in oil prices, damage to infrastructure, and the inability to access the internet. Before the conflict, Iran’s government focused on controlling its...
Touch grass, kick a ball, play Counter-Strike 2: Esports fans wonder if signing a kid at 7 years old is a harmful marketing stunt
Esports organization Inner Circle made headlines after signing a seven-year-old Counter-Strike 2 player, making him one of the youngest signings in this industry’s history. The kid was sitting at FACEIT Level 6, which is honestly pretty impressive for someone his age. However, the announcement...
Red Bull Malaysia launches Next Generation program targeting young esports athletes
The program will support athletes aged 18-25 across Malaysia and Indonesia, with esports players specifically included in the talent development initiative.
PNC 2026 Event Page Now Open
Hello, PUBG Esports fans. The wait is over! The PNC 2026 Event Page, your all-in-one hub for the premier global PUBG Nations Cup showdown featuring 24 all-star teams, officially opens on June 10! On the event page, you can easily check all the essential details of PNC 2026 at a glance, including...
Destiny 2 goes out as God intended: Amidst absurd streamer drama featuring four content creators, an esports org, a boutique PC maker, an ex-NFL star, and $180,000
Strap in, kids.
I was roasted by a physician for sitting weird but they gave me some great tips for healthier gaming
It only took talking to an esports medicine expert to make me realise where I was going wrong.
CS2 drives bulk of $36 million esports volume last week on Kalshi
Counter-Strike 2 accounted for nearly two-thirds of all esports prediction market volume on Kalshi this week, with League of Legends the clear second, and Valorant and Dota 2 both posting solid numbers. The data pulled is from 1-7 June 2026. Kalshi’s esports markets generated a total of $36.18...
Watch PNC 2026 and Get Drops!
Hello, PUBG Esports fans. PUBG Nations Cup 2026 (PNC 2026), the global PUBG Esports festival bringing together 24 all-star teams, will be held in Seoul from June 23 to 28. To make the tournament even more exciting, we’ve prepared the PNC 2026 Drops event. Tune in to the live broadcasts and earn...
Team WE’s dwindling hope, SkewMond becoming best LEC player, Cloud9’s last chance: League of Legends action leading up to MSI
Even though the Mid-Season Invitational is less than three weeks away, teams across the world are busy with their spring splits. Some leagues have crowned their champions while others are still finalizing their seeds, with four teams still to be confirmed. This past week, Top Esports has booked its...
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The R6 Esports 2026 season is underway as we celebrate our BLAST R6 Salt Lake City champion, DarkZero. We begin Stage 1 of the regular season, and you can find all the information you need from format, schedule, prize pool, and SI points. Stage 1 is also the ticket for EWC as teams will qualify for...
Global Esports Industry Week 2026 heads to Cologne with major agenda revealed
The premier esports business conference returns to Germany in June alongside Counter-Strike's biggest tournament.
Esports Manager 2026 Announces Release Date — IGN Live 2026
The Esports World Cup in Paris is quickly approaching, giving players from around the world the opportunity to compete for glory and millions of dollars. Esports Manager 2026 is designed to make you feel part of that action, managing a team of esports players as you chase greatness. And we just...
Esports Manager 2026 Announces Release Date — IGN Live 2026
From $1.5M contracts to players paying their own $2K transfer fees, a damning indictment of the Call of Duty League economics
From multi-million-dollar deals and record-high transfers for League superstars just six years ago, to minimum-wage contracts and players “buying” their own transfer fees out, the Call of Duty League’s economic landscape has crashed and burned. Call of Duty esports has always had a complicated...
PUBG Global Series 6 Final Stage Day 3
Hello, PUBG Esports fans! As PGS Circuit 2 approaches, the 12 Global Partner Teams and 12 PGS invited teams return to Seoul for the next chapter of PUBG Esports competition. The PUBG Global Series continues with Circuit 2, featuring PGS 4–6 beginning on May 20. With EWC qualification on the line,...
PUBG Global Series 6 Final Stage Day 2
Hello, PUBG Esports fans! As PGS Circuit 2 approaches, the 12 Global Partner Teams and 12 PGS invited teams return to Seoul for the next chapter of PUBG Esports competition. The PUBG Global Series continues with Circuit 2, featuring PGS 4–6 beginning on May 20. With EWC qualification on the line,...
Interview: Samuel Sanin Ortiz “Sasmis” on becoming a two-time Roland-Garros eSeries champion
As millions of tennis fans prepare to watch the world's best players compete for French Open glory at Roland-Garros this weekend, one champion has already secured the tournament's most prestigious esports prize. On May 23rd, Samuel Sanin Ortiz "Sasmis" successfully defended his Roland-Garros...
Fnatic troubles, EMEA dual stage, and Masters London tierlists: VALORANT’s packed week
Despite a lack of VCT action, the VALORANT esports scene saw massive shake-ups and heated discussions last week. From Fnatic’s coaching changes to the most-anticipated teams at Masters London, here’s a rundown of everything you might have missed! Fnatic Signs Former Karmine Corp Coach Engh Fnatic,...
Co-streaming shouldn’t count towards actual esports tournament viewership: Esports Insider debates
Co-streaming has become a huge part of the esports ecosystem, for better or worse. The industry has mixed feelings about co-streaming’s place in esports, so we figured we’d share our own opinions. Aaron Alford is a professional debater, and I’m just here to rant and rave about a topic. But we are...
G2 Esports debuts original fantasy webcomic Red Aura on WEBTOON
The Ultimate Esports Betting Guide for CS2, Dota 2 and League of Legends
The Ultimate Esports Guide for CS2, Dota 2 and League of Legends The post The Ultimate Esports Betting Guide for CS2, Dota 2 and League of Legends appeared first on COGconnected.
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