Updates

tacitus joins Imperial as head coach as EWC qualifier groups and key qualifier results roll in

Imperial hire tacitus as head coach, while EWC qualifier groups are announced and multiple qualifiers conclude, including NuTorious in SOFLO Slam 2.

8/3/2026

CS2 player base slips again as BC.Game and MOUZ headline busy day

CS2’s player count fell nearly 7% in July for a fifth straight month, while BC.Game and MOUZ posted key wins in Counter-Strike events.

8/2/2026

TDK transfer to 1win set for quick debut as BLAST Bounty S2 semis roll on

TDK will debut under its new banner with 1win in two days, while BLAST Bounty S2 semi-finals feature FaZe vs Spirit and Astralis vs MOUZ.

8/1/2026

Astralis reach BLAST Bounty semifinals as phzy eyes a return to form

Astralis advanced to BLAST Bounty semis and will face MOUZ next, while phzy said he wants to get back into form after a rough stretch.

8/1/2026

1win bench team

The whole starting lineup has been moved to the inactive roster. The Swedish squad is down to just two players and running try-outs ahead of Stake Pulse Beat I. Week two of the LEC Summer Split is...

7/31/2026

AI vs expert: Human to bounce back for LEC Week 2 against Claude, Gemini and ChatGPT?

Week two of the LEC Summer Split is here, and so is round two of —drum-roll, please—humans versus robots. Last week, I handed Claude, ChatGPT, and Gemini the opening-weekend LEC fixtures, plus the...

7/31/2026

Marvel Tōkon Fighting Souls beta broke Steam records, but its future in the FGC seems dire

If you thought the fighting game community was going to have a quiet, peaceful weekend during the Marvel Tōkon: Fighting Souls open beta, you clearly do not know the FGC. Between massive regional c...

7/30/2026

xertioN: "The change has been mostly mental, needing to actually be there for the guys even when we're not playing well"

The Israeli rifler says the team lowered their expectations in the short term as they strive to return to title contention. A total of 56 teams will compete. An error-laden first two maps for MOUZ,...

7/30/2026

MOUZ, Spirit, and BLAST Bounty momentum: Liquid eliminated as Jorko and Kursy headlines roll in

MOUZ secure Bounty semis after a 3DMAX scare, while Spirit advance over Liquid. Elsewhere, FACEIT plans halftime all chat at Season 9.

7/30/2026

NRG, LAG, and SportsBetExpert grab wins on Day 2 of StarLadder CQ

NRG reach the top three first. Catch up with more Counter-Strike news in bite-sized pieces. Liquid were no match for donk. Fighting games have been around since the late 90s, with tournaments follo...

7/30/2026

JT and EliGE reunite, while PARIVISION signs FL1T to replace HObbit in late-breaking roster and event news

JT says playing with EliGE feels like “old times,” PARIVISION signs FL1T to replace HObbit, and BLAST Bounty Finals quarter-finals are set.

7/29/2026

JT: "EliGE needs space and have his own voice to feel comfortable, and I'm always giving him that"

"It feels like old times. He left me about 18 months ago, but it doesn't feel like it's been that long," Liquid's new IGL added. The Canadian commented on his future as FaZe's IGL as well as Neityu...

7/29/2026

Twistzz: "Until FaZe says otherwise, I will give everything I have and become the best leader I can be"

The Canadian commented on his future as FaZe's IGL as well as Neityu's status with the team. On Jul. 28, 2026, Valve released a Dota 2 hotfix addressing a critical Meepo exploit that allowed player...

7/29/2026

FACEIT add Vertigo to map pool for Season 9 after dominating community poll

I guess people just really like Vertigo. The championship match will have extra spectators. Catch up with more Counter-Strike news in bite-sized pieces. FACEIT was quick on the fix. We wish him a s...

7/29/2026

HLTV Prospects spotlight: koala

The Brazilian youngster has been jumping hurdles for years to fulfill his dream of becoming a world-class player. Always good to get transparency. Mobile Legends: Bang Bang is not the first game th...

7/27/2026

Moonton’s Ray Ng on MLBB at the Esports World Cup, growing mobile in the West, and AI coaching tools

Mobile Legends: Bang Bang is not the first game that slips off the tongue when you ask a Western esports fan to name one of the world’s largest competitive titles. The mobile MOBA, however, consist...

7/27/2026

AM squad joins Nordic Partners Gaming to finalize roster as multiple CS stories break out

Nordic Partners Gaming add an international AM squad and two new players to complete the roster, as other CS headlines include Aurora and Spirit qualification.

7/27/2026

Spirit book BLAST Bounty LAN Finals spot as Aurora, magic qualify for StarSeries Fall

Spirit dispatched 100 Thieves to reach BLAST Bounty LAN Finals, while Aurora and magic secured StarSeries Fall qualification and more qualifiers played out.

7/27/2026

Liquid, FaZe, and Astralis secure Bounty Finals spots as policy update targets cheating with 5-year bans

Liquid, FaZe, and Astralis book Bounty Finals berths, while FACEIT confirms 5-year bans for cheating alongside Season 9 launch.

7/25/2026

Liquid and FaZe secure BLAST Bounty LAN berths as sh1ro dismisses retirement talk

EliGE powered Liquid past G2, while FaZe beat DENDELE to lock a BLAST Bounty LAN spot.

7/25/2026

sh1ro dismisses retirement rumors as Liquid surge toward Malta

sh1ro rejects retirement talk as Liquid advance to the finals without dropping a map to Vitality and G2 en route to Malta.

7/25/2026

New Phantom surprise paiN to end Stake Ranked day one

HEROIC's new additions also made a solid account of themselves in their debut against 3DMAX. Wildcard's North Americans couldn't hit their stride v. Gentlemates. Serendipity will remain on the team...

7/15/2026

Frozen earns first EVP at XSE Pro League Guangzhou 2026, while roster moves keep CS2 busy

Frozen took his first EVP of 2026 as 9z’s stars were rewarded at XSE Pro League Guangzhou 2026—plus several CS2 roster updates this week.

7/15/2026

EA’s Monica Dinsmore outlines cross-title strategy and what’s next for the Esports World Cup

EA Head of Esports Monica Dinsmore discusses cross-title operations, esports’ sports crossover, and potential next steps for the Esports World Cup.

7/15/2026

BLAST Open 2027 S2 set for Ulaanbaatar as Foxtrot, Revel and other CS2 teams reshape rosters

BLAST Open 2027 S2 is headed to Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia. Meanwhile, Foxtrot, Revel, F5, and Endless make roster moves in CS2.

7/15/2026

The Combo Contest is unironically my favorite Super Smash Bros. tournament of all time

Another year, another missed Combo Contest. I have unfortunately decided to head to Monterey Car Week this summer, which means I won’t be able to attend the newly expanded Supernova (aka Smash Con)...

7/14/2026

Wildcard sign MAD as an analyst

MAD has received the call up after working with Wildcard for two months. Jimpphat and kyxsan are solid, experienced additions, but can Aurora maintain their level as they leave their country behind...

7/14/2026

Legacy completes try signing from Imperial as BLAST Open Porto qualification and roster moves continue

Legacy finalizes try signing from Imperial, while Inner Circle qualify for BLAST Open Porto and roster reshuffles keep coming across the scene.

7/11/2026

MAD steps down from Iowa Stormboar

Iowa Stormboar now have three positions to fill. MaiL09 will get to work with one of NA's most-experienced IGLs on Metizport. $GAME is currently trading at $0.33, requiring GameSquare to act quickl...

7/11/2026

regain upset Marsborne, M80 advance in BLAST Open Fall 2026 Closed Qualifier opening round

LAG and Voca were the other teams that booked semifinal berths. The Brazilian AWPer begins a new challenge after two years with Legacy. Catch up with more Counter-Strike news in bite-sized pieces....

7/10/2026