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New Study Finds 400 Million Gen Z Consumers Regularly Engage With Esports
The numbers are in, and they're hard to argue with. A new whitepaper from ESL FACEIT Group (EFG), Hero Esports, and Niko Partners titled The Esports Generation: Who They Are & Why They Spend dropped today, and it paints a picture of an audience that is bigger, more engaged, and more commercially valuable than many brands still realize
G2 Esports and One Piece Collaborate to Create New Limited-Edition Drop
Esports giant G2 is making another move into the anime fashion space, this time partnering with one of the most beloved franchises in the world. In collaboration with One Piece, G2 has announced a new limited-edition streetwear drop available as of today (June 25).
State of Unreal 2026: All the Key Takeaways from the Epic Keynote
Epic Games unveiled Unreal Engine 5.8 and revealed its Unreal Engine 6 roadmap during the State of Unreal 2026 keynote at Unreal Fest Chicago on June 17, 2026. UE5.8 is available now with production-ready MegaLights supporting 60 FPS on consoles, Lumen Lite optimized for handhelds and Nintendo Switch 2, and the new MCP plugin connecting AI models like Claude to Unreal Engine. UE6 merges UE5 and UEFN into one platform, with early access planned for late 2027 and official release targeting late 2028. Smart Assets will let Fortnite cosmetics transfer across games, marking Epic's shift toward an open cross-game ecosystem. Get the complete breakdown of features, release dates, and why these updates matter for esports development and competitive game performance.
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GOALS Partners with PUMA for Exclusive In-Game Collectible Cosmetics
The new online football game currently gathering momentum — GOALS — has announced their latest endeavour: a team up with major sports brand: PUMA. The sports brand giant becomes the first to align themselves with GOALS for the release of an exclusive line of collectable cosmetics.
Brazilian Justice Condemns Steam, PlayStation, Xbox and Others to Pay USD 50 Million for Loot Boxes
The Federal District Court has condemned Steam, PlayStation, Xbox and other major gaming companies to pay R$ 298 million in collective moral damages related to loot boxes. The ruling also imposes new transparency and protection obligations for children and teenagers, including clear disclosure of probabilities and refunds for purchases made by minors.
Esports Foundation Bets $2M on Creators to Bring EWC and ENC to Every Corner of the World
The Esports Foundation just made a major move for content creators. On June 11, 2026, the organization behind the Esports World Cup and the Esports Nations Cup officially opened applications for its 2026 Creator Program, the largest co-streaming initiative esports has ever seen, and it is backing it up with a $2 million investment in creator rewards.
KSI Becomes First 'Original' in New Football Game 'GOALS'
‘GOALS’ is a new online football game title designed by its namesake studio based in Stockholm, Sweden. Framed as a free-to-play, competitive, online title, ‘GOALS’ seeks to enter the competitive sports-esport cross-section with the tagline as the “next evolution of football gaming experiences”.
G2 Esports Brings Fantasy Webcomic Red Aura to Global Audiences on WEBTOON
G2 Esports, one of the world's most recognisable names in competitive gaming, is stepping further into the world of original entertainment with the English-language global launch of its fantasy-action webcomic, Red Aura, on WEBTOON. The series goes live on Saturday, June 6, under the platform's prestigious WEBTOON Originals label.
Karmine Corp are the RLCS 2026 Paris Major Champions
It was always going to be a special night. Paris La Défense Arena, one of Europe's biggest indoor arenas, packed with fans wearing blue. And when Atow punched in the overtime winner to seal a 4-1 Grand Final victory over Twisted Minds, the place absolutely exploded. Karmine Corp are your 2026 RLCS Paris Major champions.
Esports World Cup 2026 Heads to Paris for Its First Edition Outside Saudi Arabia
The world's biggest esports event just found a new home. The Esports World Cup 2026 is officially moving to Paris, France, marking the first time in the tournament's history that it will be hosted outside of Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Rocket League Paris Major 2026: All You Need to Know
The RLCS 2026 season’s second Major will take place at Paris La Défense Arena from May 20 to 24. A total of 16 teams representing seven regions will compete for a $354,000 prize pool, along with valuable RLCS points that contribute toward qualification for the World Championship later this year.
Lamborghini to Sponsor DreamHack Events
An unlikely partnership, but one that is as real as anything else; ESL FACEIT Group (EFG) has announced a long-term deal with none other than Italian luxury car brand Automobili Lamborghini. This means that Lamborghini will be the Official Automotive Partner for DreamHack events moving forward, starting with DreamHack Atlanta (May 15-17) in the US.
Rocket League Ranks Explained: All Tiers, MMR & How to Climb (2026)
Rocket League has 8 competitive ranks: Bronze, Silver, Gold, Platinum, Diamond, Champion, Grand Champion, and Supersonic Legend (SSL). Every rank except SSL is split into three tiers (I, II, III), each with four divisions. Your position in the ladder is determined by a hidden Matchmaking Rating (MMR) that changes after every match you play. Whether you’re new to competitive play or stuck at the same division for weeks, this guide covers all rocket league ranks in order, current MMR ranges, how the ranking system works, where most players sit in the distribution, and practical tips to climb faster.
KeSPA Returns to the Table: Partnership Resumes with Esports Nations Cup for 2026 Edition
KeSPA and the Esports Foundation have to an agreement, bringing the South Korean association back into the fold as National Team Partner, and by extension returns South Korea to the list of nations for the ENC.
Esports Foundation Club Partner Program: Understanding the Engine Behind EWC
The Club Partner Program (CPP) is one of the Esports Foundation (EF) flagship initiatives centered around providing investment and incentives to a select group of esports organizations that are members of the club. It consists of its own ecosystem of support for organizations as well as providing said organizations with a separate track for winning prize money – the Club Championship. But what do we actually know about how it works? Join us as we listen to industry staples speak on their experience.
