Games
Steam sets new revenue record in the first half of 2026 with more than $11 billion earned

Despite ongoing challenges across the gaming industry, Steam continues to post record-breaking financial results. According to estimates from Alinea Analytics analyst Rhys Elliott, the platform generated $11.1 billion in gross revenue during the first half of 2026. That represents a 14.5% increase compared to the same period in 2025 and marks the strongest half-year performance […]

CS2
Imperial Sign AWPer saadzin

Brazilian esports organization Imperial has announced the signing of Brazilian AWPer Guilherme "saadzin" Pacheco from...

Esports
FaZe Clan's Parent Company Faces Potential Nasdaq Delisting

GameSquare Holdings, the parent company of esports organization FaZe Clan, analytics platform Stream Hatchet, and...

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