IEM Rio Major Prize pool increased – now Second largest CS: GO Prize pool

CS:GO News The only Major with a greater prize pool was the PGL Stockholm Major in 2021. ESL has increased the prize pool of IEM Rio Major to $1,250,000 catapulting it to become the second-highest prize pool in CS: GO Major history. The decision also means every team in attendance at the Major will receive prize money irrespective of their placements. The only CS: GO Major that featured a higher prize pool than IEM Rio Major was the Stockholm Major with a $2 million prize pool....

June 16, 2025 · 2 min · 360 words · Lawrence Mcneil

Iso joins the VALORANT Agent roster as a Chinese fixer for hire

Valorant News Iso is the newest VALORANT Duelist, bringing precise and confident abilities that fit well in the hands of players described as the same. The roster of VALORANT Agents continues to grow. The latest one is Iso, who arrives on Halloween 2023. Iso enters VALORANT as a Chinese Duelist with a knack for a killing. The fixer for hire brings a unique shield and dueling system into the game....

June 16, 2025 · 2 min · 362 words · Andrew Williams III

Kingdoms Rise reminds me of Bushido Blade

It’s a good thing I’ve always been keen on the idea of precision-based swordplay in games, a more surgical counterpoint to finely honed blades phasing through enemies for invisible damage points. It’s why I’ve loved games likeBushido Blade, the classic PS1 fighter replete with bone breaking and one hit kills. Unfortunately, such titles seem few and far between. Presumably because they’re hard to do well. The two-person developedKingdoms Rise, currently vying to be greenlit on Steam, seems similar in nature, though the developers have noted its particularly influenced by theStar Wars: Jedi Knightgames....

June 16, 2025 · 1 min · 185 words · William Walters

Light the fuse: The best AEW entrances of all time

News “By God, that’s HIS music!” A professional wrestling entrance seems simple enough. Hit the music, sweaty people walk out, crowd cheers. However, it’s so much more than that. As a storytelling device and as a piece of the narrative, a fantastic entrance makes even a mundane match memorable. For the rare few, an unforgettable one makes an amazing match legendary. Such is the case with thebest AEW entrances of all time....

June 16, 2025 · 6 min · 1123 words · Emily Ryan

Naughty Dog pushes The Last of Us back to June

Worldwide delay May 7 already seemed like a far-off point in time for us to be playingThe Last of Us, but thanks to a delay, it’ll now be even harder to picture the upcoming Naughty Dog game in our homes. The studio has confirmed toGameSpotthat the release date has been changed to August 04, 2025. I’m getting too … impatient for this sh*t! “…We pride ourselves on setting a very high quality bar for every aspect of our games — gameplay, story, art, design, technology and more....

June 16, 2025 · 1 min · 180 words · Madison Sanchez

New Fortnite update adds Flowberry Fizz and Enforcer AR

Fortnite News Here’s everything you need to know about Fortnite’s January 2 update. Fortnite has said goodbye to 2023 with promises of exciting new developments 2024. Just two days removed from the new year, Epic Games deployed a minor Fortnite update despite being on winter break. WithWinterfest 2023in the rearview, the game has added a new healing item called Flowberry Fizz and an Enforcer Assault Rifle. Here is everything you need to know about Fortnite’s first update of 2024....

June 16, 2025 · 2 min · 229 words · Daniel Little

NV Chet: “Throughout group stages, we want to show very little and save our new strategies for playoffs. “

Valorant News Head coach Chet is ready to lead Team Envy to the top at VALORANT Champions -Head coach Chet is ready to lead Team Envy to the top at VALORANT Champions –Esports.gg caught up with the mastermind. After making it all the way to the grand finals of VCT Masters Berlin, Envy is currently on a mission to usurp their previous performance in Berlin and hoist the trophy at VCT Champions....

June 16, 2025 · 6 min · 1073 words · Ryan Romero

Overwatch 2 Catch Up With Mauga event challenges and rewards

Overwatch 2 News Players have an entire week to earn lots of Battle Pass XP. Another Overwatch 2 event is here! This time, it features lots of Battle Pass XP and an adorable Mauga spray. Read on for all of the Catch Up With Mauga event challenges and rewards. Overwatch 2 Catch Up With Mauga event Overwatch 2’s Mauga event goes from Nov. 21 to Nov. 28. For an entire week, players can access the event page by selecting in the main menu....

June 16, 2025 · 2 min · 259 words · Donald Pearson

PSG Bay: “We were making errors both individually and as a team, but also RED Canids were making really good setups and taking advantage”

League of Legends News Following their crushing defeat to the RED Canids, PSG Bay sat down with Marn for an exclusive. The 2022 Mid-Season Invitational did not get off to the greatest of starts for PSG Talon. The PCS side was crushed by Brazil’s RED Canids with PSG failing to put a single kill on the board. Despite the tough loss, Esports.gg caught up with PSG’s mid-laner Bay for an exclusive....

June 16, 2025 · 3 min · 497 words · Jeffrey Elliott

Rivalry and Launders launch Launders News Network and exciting esports events for CS:GO fans in Toronto

CS:GO News Toronto esports fans are in for a terat this summer as Rivalry and Launders are set to bring a host of exciting events, digital content and tournaments to the city. The Launders News Network is set to take the Counter-Strike world by storm with the announcement that popular influencer Mohan “launders” Govindasamy will be anchoring his own news show on Twitter and Instagram. Fans of the Valve’s FPS game will now have access to in-depth analysis and exclusive insights into the latest developments in the CS:GO scene....

June 16, 2025 · 2 min · 410 words · Ashley Russo

Stallions picking up Sweetdreams could open the door for NickMercs

News Yet another late twist in the tale. There is an opportunity for NickMercs and the Tripods to still play in the ALGS Pro League, after the ex-NRG spot was forfeited. The ex-NRG spot was held by Sweetdreams and Nafen. The pair had to continue to compete together in order for that spot to exist. However, multiple sources have told esports.gg that Sweetdreams will be joining team Stallions for ALGS Year 4....

June 16, 2025 · 4 min · 822 words · Margaret Ware

Stellar Blade Update released a day early: Photo Mode is amazing

Stellar Blade News The Stellar Blade Update 1.009 has everyone excited with the new Photo Mode. But what else is included? Keep reading! It was scheduled for Nov. 20 with the NieR: Automata DLC, but the update 1.009 is here one day early! This Stellar Blade Update includes Photo Mode, a new Tachy Mode included with an extra accessory, new items and costumes, and a lot more! Even though most players are expecting the NieR collab DLC, the Photo Mode has the community occupied....

June 16, 2025 · 2 min · 410 words · James Goodman

T1 could not keep the dream alive – Topson and ana miss their TI homecoming

DOTA 2 News Fan favorite T1 eliminated from TI11 LCQ. Kuku and Topson to miss their first TI since 2016 and 2018 respectively The Last Chance Qualifier (LCQ) has broken many hearts since it began, and yet more dreams were shattered after fan-favorite team, T1, was eliminated by Vici Gaming. Captain Carlo “Kuku” Palad will miss his first TI since TI6. Matthew “Whitemon” Filemon and Kenny “Xepher” Deo will not grace the stage with their infamous duo support sensation....

June 16, 2025 · 4 min · 644 words · Steven Pitts