What are the Destiny allegations? Accusations surface after alleged chat logs between the controversial streamer and a minor spread online

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What are the Destiny allegations? Accusations surface after alleged chat logs between the controversial streamer and a minor spread online

Content Warning: This article mentions extremely sensitive topics relating to sexual misconduct. If you have suffered from any of the issues discussed in this article and are seeking help, please visit the Survivors Trust website to access the available helplines. 

Former Starcraft II pro-turned streamer and political commentator Steven ‘Destiny’ Bonnell II faces severe allegations after chat logs dating back to 2022 appear to show him sexting with an alleged minor.

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Two Ascension teams will represent China at Valorant Champions Paris

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Two Ascension teams will represent China at Valorant Champions Paris

VCT CN has now locked in all four of its representatives for Valorant Champions Paris 2025.

Bilibili Gaming and EDward Gaming had already confirmed their spots by climbing the VCT China points standings.

Now, it has been confirmed that Xi Lai Gaming and Dragon Ranger Gaming will join them in France.

Both XLG and Dragon qualified for VCT CN by earning promotion through Ascension tournaments.

Now, they will represent China at the biggest Valorant tournament of the year.

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CS2 at EWC 2025 sees popular teams caught in shock eliminations before fans arrive in-venue

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CS2 at EWC 2025 sees popular teams caught in shock eliminations before fans arrive in-venue

CS2 at EWC 2025 has kicked off with shocking eliminations that have left fans unable to watch their favourite teams at the tournament. 

Popular Counter-Strike teams NAVI, FaZe Clan, and Team Spirit were all eliminated on day one, before fans were allowed to watch the action in-venue.

CS2 at EWC bids farewell to NAVI, FaZe Clan, and Team Spirit

NAVI’s elimination was the first major upset for the CS2 at EWC 2025 tournament.

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C$900,000 Luminosity Gaming acquisition set for September

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C$900,000 Luminosity Gaming acquisition set for September

Vertiqal Studios is set to purchase one of the most iconic North American esports brands. The Luminosity Gaming acquisition is priced at $900,000 CAD (~£480,000 GBP) and will take place on September 5th.

Enthusiast Gaming set Luminosity Gaming acquisition in motion, not including the organisation in its future plans

Until the completion of Vertiqal Studios’ Luminosity Gaming acquisition, Luminosity has been a part of Enthusiast Gaming’s portfolio. 

Enthusiast Gaming’s current portfolio includes TheSimsResource, PocketGamer, and ProBuildStats.

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TFT Paris Open format, dates and ticket information revealed

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TFT Paris Open format, dates and ticket information revealed

The TFT Paris Open will be the biggest TeamFight Tactics esports event of the year.

The first-ever TFT Open took place in Macao last year as Wang ‘Shiquz’ Dong bested over 500 competitors to become champion.

Now, Riot has confirmed that this year’s event in the French capital will take place between December 12th and 14th.

The League of Legends Game Changers and EMEA Masters Summer will be held in Paris a month prior.

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Pokémon TCG Pocket Mega Evolution release date leaked

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Pokémon TCG Pocket Mega Evolution release date leaked

The upcoming Mega Evolution update coming to Pokémon TCG Pocket is shaping up to be the game’s biggest expansion yet.

DeNa revealed that the update with Mega Altaria, Mega Gyarados, and Mega Blaziken will release sometime in the fall.

Now, data miners have discovered that there is a fair wait until the huge set releases.

According to leaks, the Mega Evolution expansion will not come to Pokémon Pocket until October 30.

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For sale Guild Esports leaves unpaid creators and rosters panicking

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For sale Guild Esports leaves unpaid creators and rosters panicking

Various female content creators and esports pros are concerned that they won’t be paid by Guild Esports.

The UK-based esports organisation was partially owned by David Beckham but was acquired by US investor DCB Sports in 2024.

One year later, Guild Esports is now reportedly for sale on an insolvency market.

Now, various female creators who previously worked with Guild are fearing that their unpaid invoices won’t be resolved.

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All Fissure Playground 2 teams have been confirmed: Who will rise to the top, and who will struggle at the CS2 LAN?

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All Fissure Playground 2 teams have been confirmed: Who will rise to the top, and who will struggle at the CS2 LAN?

All 16 Fissure Playground 2 teams have now been confirmed. 

More powerful teams have entered the competition compared to Fissure Playground 1, so which teams are likely to rise and which could fall?

All Fissure Playground 2 teams: confirmed 

The 16 teams competing in Fissure Playground 2 are as follows:

  • TheMongolZ
  • Team Falcons
  • Aurora Gaming
  • FaZe Clan
  • FURIA G2 Esports
  • Gamer Legion
  • HEROIC
  • 3DMAX
  • Virtus.pro
  • Astralis
  • paiN Gaming 
  • Team Liquid
  • Lynn Vision Gaming 
  • TYLOO
  • Legacy 

Team Falcons, Aurora Gaming, FURIA, G2 Esports, Virtus.pro, and Astralis were the first six teams confirmed on August 6th.

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What is the Esports World Cup CS2 format, and why are some people complaining?

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What is the Esports World Cup CS2 format, and why are some people complaining?

The Esports World Cup CS2 (Counter-Strike 2) tournament has kicked off with the first stage, named “Round of 16”.  

Despite a star-studded lineup of participating teams, viewers are questioning the Esports World Cup CS2 format. Why is the tournament’s format so punishing, and how could this impact the competition?

100% Single Elimination Bracket format creates a brutal EWC environment

CS2 is the last tournament to arrive in Riyadh, taking place during Week 7 at EWC 2025.

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Complexity departs Counter-Strike after 20+ years

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Complexity departs Counter-Strike after 20+ years

Complexity have announced they are departing CS2 for financial reasons after more than 20 years in the Counter-Strike esports scene.

Founded in 2003, the American organisation has been competing in Counter-Strike since 2004 with the odd year missed out.

The team achieved multiple notable results across those two decades, including a $335k (£247k) prize for winning the BLAST Premier Spring 2020 European Finals.

An update from @JasonBWLake pic.twitter.com/C6MQxk44Zr

— Complexity (@Complexity) August 19, 2025

Complexity has competed in various CS2 majors this year, including IEM Katowice, Melbourne, Cologne and PGL Bucharest.

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