Xbox CEO Asha Sharma has stated an ambitious goal of transforming the brand into the world’s “number one gaming and entertainment company” by 2030. In an interview with Bloomberg Tech, she emphasized that she has received a mandate from leadership to pursue this direction. Sharma noted that the primary objective is not to achieve a […]
Players of the Brazil national football team have found an unusual way to build team spirit and relax from intense training sessions ahead of the FIFA World Cup 2026. Vinícius Júnior, winger for Real Madrid, shared a photo on social media showing key members of the “Seleção” spending time at a gaming cyber café. In […]
METRO 2039 is scheduled for release in February 2027, according to insider AlexandreNGamR, who previously accurately revealed the game’s announcement date. During the presentation, developers stated that the game will launch “this winter,” but without confirming a specific release date. The developers described METRO 2039 as a new flagship first-person shooter from 4A Games, known […]
As the opening stage of IEM Cologne Major 2026 nears its conclusion, the first matchups for Stage 2 are beginning to take shape. The Ukrainian roster B8 advanced to Stage 2 undefeated in the previous phase of the tournament. The team will begin the next stage with a matchup against FUT Esports, who were previously […]
Opening the locked door inside the Tadpole Pens facility in Subnautica 2 requires a special access code. However, the code isn't found within the base itself. Instead, players must explore a deep cave system hidden beneath the ocean floor. Taking a Tadpole vehicle along with a few Air Bladders is highly recommended, as both can […]
Fnatic have officially announced the benching of Freddy “KRIMZ” Johansson, bringing an end to his nearly decade-long era with the organization. One of the most recognizable players in the history of Swedish CS leaves the active roster amid a sharp decline in the team’s results in 2026, which effectively pushed Fnatic outside the top 80 […]
In 2025, the sponsorship revenue of the Esports Foundation, the organization behind the Esports World Cup, exceeded $120 million. The figure was revealed by Mohammed Al Nimer, the company's Chief Commercial Officer, during an interview with Sport Business Club. According to Al Nimer, sponsorship integrations remain one of the primary revenue drivers for major esports […]
Minoru Toriyama, a sports management lecturer at Osaka Seikei University and founder of the Esports Research Group, has compiled a ranking of esports organizations based on disclosed funding data from CB Insights. T1 topped the list with approximately $100 million in disclosed funding, narrowly surpassing Team Vitality, which has raised $98.4 million, and 100 Thieves, […]
According to data published by Esports Charts, Counter-Strike 2 has significantly outperformed VALORANT in tournament viewership metrics during the first half of 2026. CS2 leads across all major categories, including watch time, peak viewership, and average audience. Counter-Strike generated nearly 205 million hours watched, compared to just over 130 million hours for VALORANT. The highest […]
Garena has announced the launch of a new themed campaign under the slogan “Kick Off for Passion” in Free Fire. The Fire Kickoff event, which runs until June 21, 2026, celebrates the football season and introduces special game modes, updated maps, and exclusive rewards for players. As part of the Fire Kickoff event, several maps […]
The new free-to-play online football game GOALS has officially launched on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, and PC. The release coincides with the start of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The game’s development took more than three years following a $20 million investment round in April 2023 led by venture firm Seven Seven Six, founded […]
Developers of PUBG Mobile have announced a new strategic partnership. This time, the game will collaborate with the iconic Italian supercar manufacturer Ferrari. The large-scale in-game crossover is scheduled for mid-summer this year. The announcement was made via an official post on social media by both brands, confirming that the collaboration will be tied to […]
Tournament operator StarLadder has relocated the CS2 event StarSeries Fall 2026 from the Finnish city of Vaasa. According to Ilta-Sanomat (IS), the breakdown of long-standing negotiations was caused by concerns from local authorities regarding the potential participation of Russian esports players. The tournament was originally scheduled to take place at the Vaasan Sähkö Arena with […]
