Esports

Qiddiya acquires Evo fighting game tournament series

Qiddiya City announced its acquisition of the Evolution Championship Series in February. The move follows Saudi involvement in the event since 2024. Community figures have voiced concerns over the ownership change.

Chess returns to Esports World Cup in Paris with $1.5M prize fund

22 de junho de 2026 Reportado por IA

The Esports World Cup Chess Finals will take place in Paris from August 11 to 15. GM Magnus Carlsen is set to defend his title in the expanded 22-player event. The tournament offers a $1.5 million prize fund as part of the larger Esports World Cup.

Jogos

Firestar73 publishes detailed account of Orlando disqualification

Jogos

Counter-Strike 2 player banned for 10 years after punching opponent onstage

Jogos

Chinese esports commentator accused of blackface at Naraka tournament

Firestar73 stripped of Pokémon Go Orlando title for unsportsmanlike celebration

Firestar73, a competitive Pokémon Go player, lost his first-place finish at the Orlando Regional Championship after judges ruled his post-match celebration unsportsmanlike. The decision came after he won a decisive fifth game against NiteTimeClasher following a loser's bracket run. Fans have rallied online in support of the player.

ExpressVPN faz parceria com gigantes dos jogos para expansão de VPN em esports

12 de março de 2026 Reportado por IA

A ExpressVPN está se posicionando como um serviço líder de VPN para jogos por meio de novas parcerias com grandes players da indústria de esports. A empresa anunciou colaborações com Riot Games, G2 e Method para aprimorar suas ofertas para gamers. Essa iniciativa visa fortalecer a presença da ExpressVPN no setor de jogos competitivos.

Jogos