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New PS5 Beta Firmware Brings PSSR 2 Defaults and Esports Bluetooth Controls
Sony's latest PS5 system software beta updates PSSR defaults for PS5 Pro owners and adds specialized Bluetooth controls for esports venues.
Counter-Strike 2 Overtakes League of Legends as Top Esports Title
Counter-Strike 2 is now the most-watched esports title of Q2 2026, according to Stream Hatchet data, as TikTok Live dominates the global streaming market.
OpTic Gaming Wins Call of Duty Black Ops 7 Esports World Cup 2026
Check the final standings, prize distribution, and playoff results for the Call of Duty Black Ops 7 Esports World Cup 2026 tournament in Paris, France.
Apex Legends Esports Nations Cup: Final Qualifier Results and Teams
Following the August 1-3 qualifiers, 40 teams have secured spots for the Apex Legends Esports Nations Cup in Riyadh this November. See the full regional results.
Bigo Live Secures Esports World Cup 2026 Content Partnership for MENA
Bigo Live joins Esports World Cup 2026 as official content partner for MENA, streaming PUBG Mobile, Mobile Legends: Bang Bang, and Honor of Kings.
ZETA DIVISION Wins Overwatch Midseason Championship at EWC 2026
ZETA DIVISION takes the Overwatch Midseason Championship title at the Esports World Cup 2026. See the final results, prize pool distribution, and team standings.
G2 Esports Wins Call of Duty: Warzone Resurgence Series at EWC 2026
G2 Esports claimed the Call of Duty: Warzone Resurgence Series Championship at the Esports World Cup 2026 after an 11-match grand final.
Street Fighter 6: 15-Year-Old Craime Wins Esports World Cup
Chilean player Jaime “Craime” Bustos has become the youngest player to win an Esports World Cup championship for Street Fighter 6 at age 15.
Razer Huntsman V3 HE Magnetic Review Roundup: Specs, Pros, and Cons
Dot Esports reviewed the Razer Huntsman V3 HE Magnetic keyboard, highlighting its 8KHz polling rate, Hall Effect switches, Snap Tap, and Rapid Trigger.
VALORANT Americas LCQ Grand Final Postponed After 12-Hour Delay
The VCL 26 Americas LCQ grand final between Shopify Rebellion Black and 2Game Esports was postponed on July 29 after technical issues caused a 12-hour delay.
Road to Empress 2 Casts Twitch Star Ludwig as Anime Prince
Twitch streamer Ludwig makes an unexpected cameo in the Chinese live-action visual novel Road to Empress 2 as the Prince of Fuling.
EA Sports FC Pro Mobile Sets Bangkok and Seoul Tournaments
EA Sports FC Pro Mobile outlines its upcoming 2026 live esports circuit, heading to Bangkok for Mid-Season Playoffs and Seoul for the World Championship.
Two Arrested for Stealing RAM from Esports Hotels in 2026
Two suspects arrested for checking into esports hotels and stealing high-end RAM from gaming PCs, pulling in over USD 2,000 in profit over one month.
Gentle Mates Launches Tout Commence Ici Physical Trading Card Game
French esports org Gentle Mates opens pre-orders for Tout Commence Ici, a 120+ card physical trading card game detailing the club's history and players.
League of Legends Star Faker Named Honorary Police Officer
Esports icon Faker has been appointed as a senior honorary police officer in South Korea to help warn youth about the online gambling epidemic.
LYON Wins Garena Free Fire Esports World Cup 2026
LYON has secured victory at the 2026 Garena Free Fire Esports World Cup, outperforming 11 other teams to claim the $300,000 top prize.
Lenovo Shifts Esports Strategy Toward Tournament Partnerships
Lenovo is pivoting its esports investment from individual team sponsorships to tournament-level partnerships, focusing on hardware integration at global events.
Team Warning Dominates War Thunder Challenger League Major II
Team Warning has secured first place in the WTCS Challenger League Major II, with Papol1 named tournament MVP. Here are the latest 2026 esports standings.
How to Watch the League of Legends Esports World Cup 2026
Catch all the League of Legends action at the 2026 Esports World Cup in Paris. Here is the full match schedule, streaming links, and roster details.
Games of the Future 2026: Astana Tournament Sets $4.75M Prize Pool
Kazakhstan’s sovereign wealth fund Samruk-Kazyna will title sponsor the Games of the Future 2026, featuring a $4.75 million prize pool across eight disciplines.
Hanwha Life Esports Wins MSI 2026, Ending Bilibili Gaming’s Golden Road
Hanwha Life Esports defeated Bilibili Gaming 3-2 to win the 2026 Mid-Season Invitational, securing their first international title in League of Legends.
100 Thieves Win First Valorant International Trophy at Esports World Cup
100 Thieves claimed the 2026 Valorant Esports World Cup trophy in Paris, defeating NRG Esports 3-1 to secure the $600,000 grand prize.
G2 SkewMond on Why Western Teams Must Abandon Standard League Meta
G2 Esports jungler SkewMond explains why unconventional drafting is the West's best chance to challenge the LCK and LPL at MSI 2026.
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Rainbow Six Siege Esports World Cup 2026: Schedule, Teams, and Where to Watch
Track the Rainbow Six Siege Esports World Cup 2026 schedule, 22 competing teams, $2 million prize pool details, and live streaming links.
Call of Duty: Warzone EWC 2026: Championship Schedule and Standings
Track the Warzone Resurgence Series Championship at the 2026 Esports World Cup in Paris. View the latest match schedules, standings, and $1M tournament format.
MLBB MSC 2026: Team Spirit Crowned Champions at Esports World Cup
Team Spirit has won the Mobile Legends: Bang Bang Mid Season Cup 2026 in Paris. View the final standings, prize pool, and full results from the tournament.
Virtus.pro Wins PUBG: Battlegrounds Tournament at Esports World Cup 2026
Virtus.pro took first place and $660,000 at the PUBG: Battlegrounds Esports World Cup 2026 in Paris. See the full results, standings, and prize pool.
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New PS5 Beta Firmware Brings PSSR 2 Defaults and Esports Bluetooth Controls
Sony's latest PS5 system software beta updates PSSR defaults for PS5 Pro owners and adds specialized Bluetooth controls for esports venues.
Lenovo Shifts Esports Strategy Toward Tournament Partnerships
Lenovo is pivoting its esports investment from individual team sponsorships to tournament-level partnerships, focusing on hardware integration at global events.