Image credit: Shutterstock Similarly to 2023, this year in esports has had its highs and lows. However, no matter the scene, a dotted line has always been signed as a myriad of esports partnerships are born. Layoffs, closures and questions surrounding esports’ sustainability have plagued the industry....
Image credit: ESL Esports tournament organiser ESL FACEIT Group has provided a glimpse into its Counter-Strike 2 event calendar for 2026. In total, six event dates have been revealed by ESL from January to November 2026. Details surrounding each event, such as location, format and prize...
Image credit: Esports World Cup The Esports World Cup Foundation has announced a three-year partnership with game developer Smilegate for its FPS title Crossfire. As a result of the collaboration, Crossfire will be included in the 2025 Esports World Cup, a multi-title annual esports event set to...
Image credit: NASEF As esports continues to expand, it’s important to develop a workforce of well-prepared youth who are passionate about gaming and eager to build the industry. NASEF, the Network of Academic and Scholastic Esports Federations, is a not-for-profit NGO (non-governmental organisation) that facilitates growth...
Image credit: Skin.Club On August 14th, 2013, game developer Valve introduced aesthetic weapon enhancements that would fundamentally alter their flagship game, Counter-Strike: Global Offensive (CS:GO) forever. The game was released to the public just shy of one year earlier, but this now infamous Arms Deal Update...
Image credit: Esports World Cup Foundation The Esports World Cup Foundation, the organiser of the Esports World Cup, has announced a multi-year partnership with online chess platform Chess.com. As a result, Chess will be included in the Esports World Cup 2025 line-up and will have a $1.5m...
Image credit: Gen.G/Syracuse University Global esports organisation Gen.G has signed a multi-year partnership with US private research university Syracuse University. The collaboration aims to bolster student engagement and hands-on learning opportunities in esports by enhancing the university’s esports communications and management bachelor’s programme. Keep Reading ...
Image credit: GRID Esports / IBIA Esports data company GRID Esports has announced that it has joined the International Betting Integrity Association (IBIA) as an associate member, the first of its kind in esports. The partnership will see GRID work with IBIA on esports-related topics such...
Image credit: Sportfive Mobile phone manufacturer HONOR has announced a new gaming phone production line alongside a partnership with Honor of Kings esports player Yinuo. As a result of the partnership, the Chengdu AG Gaming Club player has been appointed as a brand ambassador for the new...
Image credit: FISSURE Serbia-based esports tournament organiser FISSURE has announced a major rebranding which includes changes to its logo and visual identity. FISSURE’s new visual brand is the result of internal discussions as well as several experimental broadcasts and related audience feedback. Keep Reading ...