Google expands offline gambling ad restrictions to 35 countries
Image credit: Shutterstock On November 19, 2025, Google updated its Gambling and Games ad policies, extending the ban on offline gambling advertisements to 35 nations […]
Gentle Mates unveils VALORANT roster for 2026
Image credit: Gentle Mates French esports organisation Gentle Mates has unveiled its VALORANT roster competing in the 2026 VCT EMEA season. The organisation returns to […]
Scout joins Nongshim RedForce and returns to the LCK after nine years
Image Credit: @NS_RedForce Korean esports organisation Nongshim RedForce has announced the signing of Korean player Lee ‘Scout‘ Ye-chan as its mid laner for the 2026 […]
Parivision wins ESL Challenger League Europe, secures ESL Pro League qualification
Image credit: ESL Parivision has won the European edition of ESL Challenger League: Season 50 ahead of its participation in the StarLadder Budapest Major 2025. […]
Sweeping Gambling Bill HB 189 advances in Florida legislature
Image Credit: M-DESIGNZ LLC After House Bill 189 passed its preliminary review with the House Industries and Professional Activities Subcommittee, Florida’s efforts to modernise its […]
Korean lawmaker calls for action after cyberbullying of T1’s Gumayusi
Image credit: Colin Young-Wolff/Riot Games Democratic Party of Korea lawmaker Jeon Yong-gi issued a public statement on November 20th calling for immediate action from esports […]
“There are constantly things that interrupt the flow of conversation.” – YNk on Desk Analysis in 2025, missing out on the Major, and resisting the ‘hot takes’ meta
In 2015, Janko ‘YNk’ Paunović transitioned from working for ESL as an observer to being a desk analyst. 10 years later, the Serbian has become […]
Gumayusi abuse called out by Korean politician in bid to improve player protection
Following excessive abuse targeting former T1 League of Legends player Lee ‘Gumayusi’ Min-hyung, a Korean politician has spoken out in defence of esports players. Representative […]
Fortnite announces Stranger Things cup featuring Vecna skin
Image Credits: Epic Games Fortnite has announced the Stranger Things Cup as part of its major collaboration with the Netflix series. Taking place on November […]
Valorant Community Awards announced by TenZ to celebrate VCT and GC
Tyson ‘TenZ’ Ngo, iconic former pro player and streamer, has announced the new Valorant Community Awards. The Inaugural 2025 Show will be a live ceremony […]