All articles tagged with #esports
Drini Gjoka, a 26-year-old from McKinney, Texas, won Madden Bowl at the Madden NFL 26 Championship Series in Redwood City, CA, earning $250,000 and pushing his career earnings past $760,000; he entered as the 13th seed but prevailed, saying gaming has changed his life and he plans to train 10–12 hours daily for Madden 27.
2XKO reveals its 2026 Competitive Series calendar, outlining major and Challenger events from Frosty Faustings in January through Battle Coliseum in November, with several dates/links still to be confirmed. The schedule is decoupled from in-game seasons to allow more flexibility and broader support for events. A Frame Perfect skin bundle launches January 29 (Ekko and Ahri) to fund prize pools and TO costs, with proceeds applying to future Competitive Series events after the bundle leaves the store.
The UK military is increasingly integrating gamers and coders into its recruitment and training strategies, recognizing the skills developed through gaming—such as hand-eye coordination and quick decision-making—as valuable for modern warfare, especially in cyber defense and drone operations.
Joost van Dreunen discusses the evolving economics of the games industry, highlighting the importance of community and in-person experiences in esports, the industry's maturation with stable revenue models, the need for better industry-education connections, and a cautious outlook on AI's role, emphasizing that consumers prefer high-quality, meaningful games over disposable AI-generated content.
HKC has launched the world's first 720p gaming monitor with a 1080Hz refresh rate, featuring dual modes including a 2K at 540Hz mode and a 720p at 1080Hz mode, targeting eSports gamers and setting a new trend in ultra-high-refresh-rate displays.
The article provides a comprehensive overview of Riot Games' recent activities, including game updates, esports events, new content releases, and community celebrations across various titles like League of Legends, Wild Rift, and Valorant, highlighting their ongoing commitment to innovation, community engagement, and celebrating milestones such as anniversaries and esports tournaments.
The article provides a comprehensive update on Riot Games' recent activities, including game updates, esports events, new game modes, and community celebrations across their titles like League of Legends, Wild Rift, TFT, and VALORANT, highlighting their ongoing commitment to innovation, community engagement, and celebrating milestones such as anniversaries and esports tournaments.
Halo Esports announced that 2026 will be the final year for Official HCS competition on Halo Infinite, with key events including DreamHack Birmingham with a $100,000 prize pool, partnerships with teams like Cloud9 and FaZe, support for grassroots and European leagues, and the Halo Fest 2026 community event in Seattle featuring an HCS Invitational. These initiatives aim to sustain competitive Halo and celebrate 25 years of Halo.
Evo France 2025 showcased top TEKKEN 8 players competing for crucial TWT 2025 points, with highlights including the reveal of the new DLC character Mairy Zo and intense matches among global champions. The event also featured the first gameplay trailer for Armor King and marked the final stages before the last qualifiers for the TWT 2025 season.
The article provides information about League of Legends, including support options, esports, and the Riot Mobile Companion App, along with social media links and legal notices.
Capcom announced that the upcoming Street Fighter 6 Capcom Cup finals will be a pay-per-view event, marking a departure from previous free broadcasts, which has left fans and the fighting game community puzzled and concerned about the impact on the game's reputation and accessibility.
Logitech has introduced the G Pro X2 Superstrike, a gaming mouse that uses haptic feedback instead of traditional clicks, aiming for faster response times with customizable actuation and reset points, and features like low latency and wireless charging, though its real-world effectiveness and user acceptance remain to be seen.
The Fortnite FNCS 2025 Global Championship concluded with Merstach, Queasy, and SwizzY winning over $2 million in a highly competitive trios tournament, marking the first-ever global event of its kind with top teams from around the world.
The Hearthstone Summer Championship takes place from September 12-14, featuring top players competing for $50,000 and spots in the 2025 World Championship, with live streams on Twitch and YouTube, and opportunities for viewers to earn packs and participate in interactive features.
Qiddiya, a Saudi Arabian mega-city project backed by the Public Investment Fund, has acquired full ownership of RTS, the organizer of the Evolution Championship Series (EVO), aiming to strengthen its position in the esports industry and support EVO's growth. The financial details were not disclosed, and the move follows Qiddiya's previous investment and partnership with EVO, amidst ongoing discussions about the implications of Saudi-backed investments in entertainment.